A Good Country Wife-Chapter 141: Must Have a Reason_1

Doctor Zheng had not easily learned that the Young Master enjoyed common folk cuisine, and having tasted Lin Yue’s cooking the last time, he found it extraordinarily delectable. He sought to appeal to the Young Master’s preferences—and if he could curry his favor, even a slight guidance from the Young Master in the medical arts would be infinitely beneficial to him.

Early on, when she had been told to prepare the meal, Lin Yue thought Doctor Zheng had already discussed it with the Divine Doctor. She was surprised that it was only being brought up now, and, seeing Doctor Zheng’s deferential attitude towards the Divine Doctor and the latter’s fastidious and discerning nature, Lin Yue thought perhaps the Divine Doctor would not stay.

Jiang Ziqi did like folk cuisine, true, but he disdained ordinary home-cooked dishes. Moreover, as a son of an Aristocratic Family, he was extremely particular about his clothing, food, and all other aspects of his life. Even when dining outside, he would have his servant prepare his own tableware. Under normal circumstances, Jiang Ziqi would have declined, possibly thinking Doctor Zheng incapable. However, this time, swayed by his favorable impression of Lin Yue, he hesitated only a moment before agreeing.

"I just expended a great deal of focus administering acupuncture to a patient. I’ll go rest in the carriage for a while; call me when the food is ready, and, my surname is Jiang, given name Ziqi—call me Doctor Jiang henceforth. The title ’Divine Doctor’ sounds too awkward," he said.

Jiang Ziqi originally wanted Lin Yue to find somewhere quiet for him to rest, but seeing that the small courtyard house had only a few rooms, and likely no guest room, he thought it would be too troublesome to arrange and he wouldn’t be comfortable, so he simply returned to his luxurious carriage.

Lin Yue also knew that the Divine Doctor would look down on their home. "Rest well, Divine Doctor; I’ll head to the kitchen now to cook. I’ll come get you when it’s ready," she said.

The meal prepared for the Divine Doctor naturally had to be of a higher standard, especially since he was a connoisseur of fine food. He was sure to be very picky; this genuinely made Lin Yue expend a great deal of effort. Fortunately, Doctor Zheng had informed her two days in advance, and had roughly conveyed the Divine Doctor’s preferences, so she already had all the ingredients prepared. Early in the morning, she made a steamer of delicate and exquisite soup dumplings and several sorts of small buns with different flavors. She also picked various wild vegetables from the mountains and fields, making them into a variety of different dishes and foods.

As someone from an Aristocratic Family who grew up with a golden spoon, the Divine Doctor had tasted every delicacy and certainly had his fill of rich foods. Since he preferred the tastes of common folk cuisine, Lin Yue prepared mostly common culinary delights and game from the mountains. However, the dishes Lin Yue created were naturally not as rough as those made by ordinary families—they retained the rustic flavor yet were exquisite and unique. The Divine Doctor was thoroughly satisfied with the meal, and so he decided to have his noon meals at Lin Yue’s home from then on.

Lin Yue readily agreed, thinking that if the Divine Doctor could heal Zhao Erhu, not just one midday meal but all three meals a day would be worth her effort to prepare.

In the small place of Zhao Family village, the mere arrival of a stranger drew attention, let alone the grandeur of the Divine Doctor. The eye-catching luxurious carriage passed through the village and stopped at Lin Yue’s courtyard gate, immediately prompting people to inquire. Once Jiang Ziqi had left, everyone in the village knew that Lin Yue had invited a Divine Doctor from the Capital City to treat Zhao Erhu.

As soon as the news got out, most of the villagers watched with curiosity. Wei Family’s mother and son, along with Zhao Er Gou, who had been plotting against Zhao Erhu’s property, became anxious. They had been thinking to take their time, confident there would be plenty of opportunities to act, but Lin Yue’s move caught them off guard. If Zhao Erhu awoke, all their schemes could turn to dust.