Chapter 753: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 753: Sharing Money and Losing Face (2)
Mo Yan was in the small room next to the kitchen, warming herself by the fire and reading a book when Tang Xin came in holding two ledgers. "Sister Yan Yan, these are the accounts I just calculated. Please check if there are any mistakes."
"Alright, let me have a look." Mo Yan put down her book and took the ledgers. Her fingers brushed against Tang Xin’s hand, which felt icy cold. Frowning, she asked, "Why are your hands so cold? Haven’t you lit a fire?"
This girl was overly frugal with firewood and charcoal. Even when working at her desk during the day or sleeping at night, she hesitated to use the brazier. Mo Yan had scolded her about this several times, yet she still refused to listen. How could she endure such cold weather without falling ill?
"I-I forgot!" Tang Xin blushed and pulled her hand back awkwardly. Seeing Mo Yan’s skeptical expression, she quickly added, "I really forgot! My hands are always cold in winter. They don’t feel that cold to me, really!"
Mo Yan frowned even more deeply. She set the ledger aside and had Tang Xin sit down, then took her wrist to check her pulse.
Every time Mo Yan delivered medicinal herbs to Old Physician Du, she spent several hours learning from him. Thanks to her sharp mind and diligence, she had picked up some basic diagnostic skills in two months. While her understanding was still superficial, she could identify simple ailments, which impressed the physician , who often praised her natural aptitude and lamented that it would be a waste if she didn’t pursue medicine further.
After a while, Mo Yan let go of Tang Xin’s hand and said, “Your pulse shows signs of blood stasis and sensitivity to cold, clear symptoms of a cold constitution. If untreated, it will cause you problems later.”
Tang Xin, who trusted Mo Yan completely, paled and stammered, “S-Sister Yan Yan, is it serious?”
Seeing how frightened the young girl was, Mo Yan quickly reassured her. “Don’t worry, a cold constitution isn’t a major issue. You’re still young, so a couple of years of proper care should resolve it. But if left untreated, you might suffer from irregular menstruation, severe abdominal pain, and, in extreme cases, fertility issues.”
Tang Xin was almost twelve, old enough to understand matters related to a woman’s health. Hearing about potential menstrual difficulties, her face turned red with embarrassment. When Mo Yan mentioned fertility, her face burned even brighter, as though it could drip blood.
Despite her shyness, Tang Xin couldn’t ignore the implications for her future. She asked anxiously, “Sister Yan Yan, can it really be treated?”
“Yes, absolutely!” Mo Yan nodded firmly. “However, I’m not skilled enough to prescribe medicine yet. My master will need to check on you. I’ll take you to him in a few days.”
“Thank you, Sister Yan Yan!” Tang Xin said gratefully.
Mo Yan shook her head with a smile. “We’re family; there’s no need for thanks.”
Tang Xin smiled softly, saying nothing, but warmth spread in her heart.
Mo Yan picked up the ledgers and began reviewing them. The handwriting wasn’t elegant but was neat and clear, showing Tang Xin’s effort. Nodding in approval, Mo Yan continued reading.
One ledger recorded the work points of the villagers involved in the greenhouse vegetable project. The other documented daily expenses for the greenhouse and revenue from vegetable sales. After deducting the maintenance costs of the greenhouse, the remaining amount would be distributed among the villagers based on their work points.
Initially, they planned to settle accounts monthly. However, the villagers’ financial situations were tight, and once they saw the greenhouse project turning a profit, they were eager to see real money. Although they didn’t voice it, Mo Yan understood their feelings and decided to settle the accounts every half month instead. It was slightly more work but manageable.
The greenhouse vegetables hit the market on the fifth day of November. In the first half of the month, eleven days of sales generated 740 taels and 5 qian of silver. After deducting 2 taels for greenhouse repairs, 738 taels and 5 qian remained to be distributed among 36 households, including Mo’s.
(End of Chapter)
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