The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37: 37 Surgeries

Editor: Atlas Studios

People of ancient times loved watching operas. After all, there wasn’t much else they could do, especially women.

In the countryside, it was quite difficult to see an opera. The nearest theater was in the town, and it would take quite a few copper plates to get in, a luxury the country folk couldn’t afford.

The elderly lady, though unable to sing, could narrate, and quite in detail too.

“Where did you hear these operas from?” Gu Jiao leaned in to ask.

“I don’t remember.” The elderly lady shook her head.

Seeing that the old lady didn’t look like she was lying, Gu Jiao continued: “Do you remember anything else?”

The elderly lady thought hard: “No more.”

Gu Jiao: “…”

Gu Jiao asked again: “Can you stop bamboozling people in the future?”

The elderly lady took her time to think again: “No.”

Gu Jiao: “…”

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The end of the year was coming, and Gu Jiao became busier, having less time to constantly watch over the old lady. Although the old lady occasionally acted weird, she was mostly able to contain herself, not causing any trouble for Gu Jiao and Xiao Liulang. _{ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom}

Gu Jiao went to the temple once more afterwards. The master in charge of the treasury had yet to return, so Gu Jiao decided to visit again after the new year.

The academy had another exam before the new year. Most likely due to the influence of the theft incident, Gu Dashun’s performance was significantly worse this time, dropping him to tenth in the class.

The performance of Gu Xiaoshun remained stable, perpetually at the bottom.

Xiao Liulang advanced one rank. But that was not because he did well, it was because the original second last and fourth last were absent due to illness, and he tied with Gu Xiaoshun for the bottom position.

Many teachers at the academy knew about Xiao Liulang’s admission essay. But since then, he had never written any essays, basically turning in blank papers during exams.

Some people suspected that he had exhausted his talents, others suspected that he cheated to get into the academy, but Headmaster Li remained steadfast, believing in Xiao Liulang’s talent.

No matter what others said, he didn’t want to give up on Xiao Liulang.

The imperial examination takes place every three years. The autumn examination will be held next year. If they miss it, they will have to wait for the next one after three years.

Those who participate in the autumn examination must be degree holders, that is, scholars.

There will be a county examination shortly after the new year. Headmaster Li hesitated for a bit, then took the initiative to register Xiao Liulang.

Gu Jiao, unaware of all this, was preparing for the upcoming surgery. She needed to ensure a good night’s sleep and adjust herself to be in top form.

She had performed this type of surgery countless times in her previous life, so she shouldn’t be burdened by it. But performing surgery on a stranger and on Xiao Liulang were two different things.

She couldn’t afford having any regrets on such a perfect person.

Before sleep, Gu Jiao checked the first aid kit. As expected, all the anesthesia and injections needed for the surgery had appeared.

These medicines were not the kind sold in pharmacies in her previous life, but were from the research institute. Gu Jiao seriously suspected that as long as the research institute doesn’t close, her medical kit would continue to be replenished.

Well, it’s good news!

Gu Jiao had a good night’s sleep, prepared breakfast after waking up, and started brewing the medicine for the old lady.

When Gu Jiao brought the medicine to the old lady’s room, the old lady hesitated, looking at the pills in the plate and then at the medicine in the bowl, she frowned, “Why do I feel that this medicinal soup is optional?”

“You’re overthinking it, the medicinal soup is as important as the pills.” Gu Jiao said, keeping a straight face.