Chapter 270 Agree
Shen Mozhu nodded mechanically, he had thought of this.
"Also, even after the surgery, the recovery after the surgery is still a big expense." "No matter what kind of surgery it is, as long as it involves surgery, it will inevitably cause some damage to the human body.
Such injuries require not only medication but also various nutritional supplements and tonics to assist.
These are also considerable expenses.
Shen Mozhu continued to nod.
The young lady obviously hadn't finished her words yet, and she was waiting for the next words.
"You are now penniless. It is not an exaggeration to say that you have nothing." Song Qingci looked at Shen Mozhu. Except for one person, he was still his own. The rest of his things were really provided by the General's Mansion.
"Young Madam is right." Shen Mozhu readily admitted what Song Qingci said.
"You are a smart person, so I won't beat around the bush. I believe you understand that even your biological parents would not just give you everything without asking for anything in return. I choose to help you and save you, so naturally I need you to give me something in return."
"I understand." Shen Mozhu actually didn't dislike Song Qingci's straightforwardness. On the contrary, he admired it very much.
In this world, there are too many people who label themselves as kind-hearted people who do not seek anything in return. However, how many of them are truly kind-hearted people who do not seek anything in return?
Those purposes that cannot be expressed out loud are sometimes even more dirty, even more unbearable, and even more terrifying.
In comparison, he admired and appreciated the young lady's approach of laying things out in the open.
"I wonder what the young lady needs in return?" Shen Mozhu has his own bottom line in life and work. Since the young lady is so frank, he might as well ask carefully.
If what the young lady wanted from him in return was something he could do and it did not violate his bottom line, then he could agree to it without any obstacles.
If what the young lady requires from him in return is something he is simply unable to do, or if it goes against his bottom line, then it would be better not to do the surgery to restore her appearance.
There is no such thing as enjoying the benefits of others and then going back on one's word and being untrustworthy.
"The reward I need is very simple." Song Qingci took a sip of tea and said slowly, "First, I need you to regain your own identity after your appearance is restored."
Song Qingci has not forgotten the feud he had with the prince of Yongchang Marquis's Mansion.
If Shen Mozhu can successfully get back his own identity, then that idiot Li Yanzhi will not only have his good days over, but his life will probably be over too.
"Of course! Even if the young lady doesn't ask for it, this is what I want to do." Shen Mozhu was impersonated, and for him, it was a shame that he needed to wash away.
"Second, you must be of use to me after you regain your identity." Song Qingci stretched out his hand, revealing five slender jade fingers in front of Shen Mozhu's eyes, "Five years. I only need you to be of use to me for five years."
If Shen Mozhu could pass the imperial examination and get the third place, he would be considered a genius in modern times.
After talking to Shan Li last time, she realized that her previous plan to leave the General's Mansion and live alone was a bit difficult to implement. So, she gave up for the time being.
Since she couldn't leave the General's Mansion or the Kingdom of Dachen for the time being, she had to have some things that belonged to her alone.
With such a genius-level person at her disposal, many things can be done with half the effort.
"What does the young lady mean by use?" Shen Mozhu didn't quite understand what Song Qingci meant.
This young lady is the young lady of the general's mansion. As a man, I can help her with anything. Shen Mozhu's mind didn't turn around.
"I married into the general's mansion, not sold to him. I have some things of my own to do. And you need to help me when I need you."
"Of course, I am not a good person. But I will not do anything that is against the will of heaven and against conscience. You can rest assured about that."
"Okay! I promise. Within five years, as long as the young lady needs me, I promise to obey her. The premise is that I will not do anything that is against the will of heaven and against conscience." Shen Mozhu did not think too much.
He was a scholar, and even if he couldn't do it, he could not establish his mind for the world, establish his life for the people, inherit the lost knowledge of the past sages, and bring peace to the world. But he could never be a person who harmed the people and exploited the people.
This is the bottom line in his mind.
On this bottom line, he could promise the young lady to serve her for five years.
"Straightforward!" Talking to smart people saves effort.
Moreover, after observing for a period of time, Song Qingci also discovered that Shen Mozhu was not pedantic despite reading the books of sages.
Many times, he has his own independent and clear thoughts.
There are not many people like this among the scholars in the current environment.
That bastard Li Yanzhi! For his own selfish interests, he almost killed such a talented person. He really can't redeem his sins even if he dies a hundred times!
"In that case, go back and prepare today. Starting this afternoon, don't eat or drink. Take a good bath later. After you're clean, put this on."
Song Qingci asked Yinxing to hand the surgical gown similar to the undershirt that he had prepared earlier to Shen Mozhu.
This set of clothes was made by Yin Ping in a hurry. A total of four or five sets were made. They were all prepared for Shen Mozhu's surgery.
After being made, it is sterilized and disinfected at high temperature.
"Tomorrow, I will officially start treating you. I hope you will follow my instructions."
"Yes. I will definitely follow your instructions." Shen Mozhu took the clothes and said yes.
When Song Qingci returned to Chixiao Courtyard, Shan Li was already sitting at the desk copying something.
"What are you writing again?" Song Qingci was puzzled. The books on plant cultivation that I copied last time have come to an end.
Why did he write it again?
"Sort out the things you copied before in a systematic way. The more of these things the better." After Shan Li returned to Beijing to get married, the court only gave him the title of General Xuanwu.
In fact, he had no real job. It was as if the court had forgotten about this matter on purpose.
No one mentioned it at all.
The people in the family were either not qualified to speak in the court, or they were not in a position to speak. So the matter was delayed.
Since he had no real job, he naturally did not need to report for work every day like those who had official positions in his family.
He was naturally very free at home, so he had to find something to do.
"Have you discussed it with Shen Mozhu?" Shan Li originally wanted to go with them, but was ruthlessly rejected by Song Qingci.
"Well, it's settled. We can have the surgery tomorrow."