GLORIOUS TIMES: THE EVIL PRINCE AND HIS CUNNING CONSORT - CHAPTER 28

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CHAPTER 28 - THE FORMAL ACCEPTANCE OF A DISCIPLE

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Studying medicine isn't for everyone; it requires a certain talent level. The white-bearded old man called the senior disciple away for a private conversation. Yun Qingqiao could only wait in the courtyard to find out whether she would be allowed to stay and study medicine at the Valley of Divine Healers.

In her previous life in the modern world, she had primarily studied Western medicine and had limited exposure to traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, she wasn't sure if she could master it in this new era.

However, becoming a doctor had been her dream in her previous life. Although she'd only gotten halfway there before being transported to this new time, she was determined to find a way to stay in the valley and pick up where she left off.

"Yi, call that young lady in," the white-bearded old man finally said.

"Yes, Master."

"Young lady, Yi has spoken highly of you. Effective immediately, you are officially my disciple."

So, the handsome senior disciple's name was Yi.

Yun Qingqiao wasn't sure whether it was the kind words from her senior disciple Yi or something she'd done that had moved the white-bearded old man. Could it have been the leftover bowl of mushroom and mountain pigeon soup that made the decisive impact? Regardless, she was delighted that the renowned healer was taking her on as his disciple.

Swiftly, she knelt, bowed, and accepted the cup of tea Yi handed her. Lifting it high, she crisply exclaimed, "Master, please accept this tea!"

The ceremony for becoming a disciple seemed relatively straightforward, but given the unconventional ways of her new Master, she thought better than to question it.

"Qingqiao, since you've already recognized most of the common herbs in the valley, starting today, you may study in my medicinal garden," the old man said. "But remember, you'll need to loosen the soil, fertilize, and catch pests!"

'Loosen the soil and fertilize? I thought I came here to study medicine, not become a farmer,' she thought, not daring to voice her confusion aloud.

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Noticing her silence, Yi faked a cough to remind her, "Aren't you going to thank the Master?"

"Thank you, Master," she said, holding back her feelings.

"Girl, remember to make that mushroom and mountain pigeon soup for me in the next few days," the white-bearded old man chuckled.

She had guessed right; her new Master was indeed a food lover.

"As you wish, Master!" She held her tongue again, realizing there would be plenty of opportunities for patience and growth in her new life as a disciple.

The white-bearded healer was highly pleased with Yun Qingqiao. She was sharp and immensely talented—a perfect candidate for learning the art of medicine. 

And, crucially, she could cook a good meal, something he had been missing for years. Tired of the bland or overly medicinal food prepared by his medical apprentices, he finally found relief for his palate.

For the following months, Yun Qingqiao's life revolved around the medicinal garden and mountains of medical books. She occasionally caught pests and cooked meals, filling her days with such a whirlwind of activities that time seemed to fly. 

The white-bearded healer stayed true to his word, imparting his lifelong knowledge to her. How much she would ultimately learn was now up to her dedication.

Completely engrossed in her studies, Yun Qingqiao worked relentlessly, forgetting food and sleep. Were it not for the occasional need to prepare meals, she might have forgotten to eat altogether.

Before she knew it, nearly a year had passed since she began her life in the Valley of the Divine Healer. Having returned to the Duke of Dingnan's mansion only during the New Year, her grandfather, the old Duke, missed her dearly. 

After several discussions with the healer, they agreed that from now on, Yun Qingqiao would spend the first half of each month learning medicine in the valley and the second half studying literature and martial arts back at the mansion.

There was no helping it; her clever and spirited nature made her irresistibly endearing to the elders.

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