Chapter 350 A Method for Detoxification Has Been Found
The people on Mount Wubing were largely detached from society, and most children were educated by teachers on the mountain, having never attended formal schools. While not illiterate, their knowledge was not particularly profound.
Qi Luquan, looking at his granddaughter Xuanxuan, who was always boisterous and lacked the reserve expected of a young lady, had previously seen it as a release of her natural spirit. However, now that it was time for her to find a boyfriend, he saw the drawbacks. If Xuanxuan possessed even half of Ye Shenge's gentleness and knowledge, he could die with no regrets.
"Xuanxuan, why don't you learn more from Shenge? See what she does in her daily life, try to emulate her temperament. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll have a hard time finding a boyfriend here."
Qi Xuan didn't understand. This was just her personality. Were there no girls with her personality here? Why was something so normal in Mi Province not acceptable here?
"Shenge either reads books, dates, or accompanies this person and that person every day. I'm so busy I don't even have a chance to talk to her. Grandpa, I don't feel like there's anything wrong with me. At least Ye Mama and the Bai family aunts all like me. Those who can't accept me are simply not my destined match."
"Xuanxuan, you can't think like that. Think about the person you've set your sights on. Is he not considered very handsome and outstanding? Such people will have high expectations for their partners. You've been at the Ye family for some time now. Is Shenge's boyfriend an ordinary person? Are the people following Zi Yisheng merely friends?
Those people are basically guards, needing to be closely protected even when they come to the countryside. So, do you see that Shenge is exceptional in terms of appearance, family background, personal knowledge, and cultivation?
If you continue like this, you can still find a boyfriend, but will he be the one you desire? So, everything requires a match. If you don't have any points that attract others, how can you get them to accept you? You can't just watch you climb over someone's wall every day, right? Before anyone takes a liking to you, they'll call the police."
Qi Xuan was disheartened by her grandfather's words. She was, after all, a person of wealth and good looks. Why was she considered useless here?
"Then what can I learn now? I'm already this age, I can't possibly go back to school to study. I'd rather not get married for the rest of my life."
"It's a bit late to learn new things, but you can at least learn to curb your personality and be more elegant."
Deep down, Qi Luquan truly believed Xuanxuan was excellent. The fortune he had accumulated was enough to ensure she lived a prosperous life. However, sometimes wealth was not a good thing; being coveted was a lifetime of sorrow. It was best to find a man of like mind for a happy union.
"I see that your Ye Mama and the Bai family aunts are all people with excellent family backgrounds and knowledge. When you interact with them, don't just gossip. Observe their behavior more, and you'll be subtly influenced over time."
"Oh, I understand."
Qi Xuan felt unconvinced. Especially concerning Shang Shaoyan, her proud nature did not allow her to be so thoroughly disgraced by a man. The more he rejected her, the more infinite her fighting spirit became.
Ye Shenge went to the village clinic as usual. While flipping through the last book sent by Min Hang, she was deeply engrossed. Even when taken home, her thoughts were still elsewhere. That evening, she entered her space early.
In her space, she slept when tired and continued reading when awake. Finally, as she was nearing the end, Ye Shenge was so startled by the contents that she stood up abruptly.
The symptoms described, from being poisoned to the onset and intervals of the attacks, were largely similar to Uncle Qi's symptoms. Ye Shenge quickly took the book out of her space. Looking at the sky outside, she realized it was only five in the morning.
Ye Shenge opened her door and saw her masters' tightly shut doors. She returned to bed, closed her eyes, and pondered, trying to review everything she had just read.
When she heard the first sound in the courtyard, Ye Shenge immediately threw off her covers and rushed out. As expected, her two masters were always the first to wake up in the house.
"Well, well, our little lazybones is actually diligent today."
Ye Shenge had no mind to care about her masters' teasing. She shook the book in her hand, her excitement evident on her face.
"Masters, I found it! I found the poison that causes symptoms like Uncle Qi's."
"What?"
"Really?"
Elder Fan snatched the book from his little disciple's hand and hurried back to his room. Ye Shenge quickly followed.
Ye Dad, faintly hearing his daughter's voice, was surprised and also got up to see. Upon hearing the news, he patted his precious daughter's head with relief.
"How can my daughter be so amazing!"
"Heh heh, this is also Min Hang's contribution. I really don't know where he found this medical book."
Ye Dad completely ignored anyone else's contribution and was only proud of his daughter in his heart.
"What's written here indeed matches very well, but we still need to test it. Moreover, there are at least ten herbs mentioned that I've never heard of."
Ye Shenge leaned closer to look at the names of the herbs her master pointed out and indicated three of them.
"I've seen these three in other books. They are not found in our region. If Uncle Qi was poisoned in Mi Province, then the medicinal materials used to create the poison might be grown in Mi Province, and the antidote must also be found there."
"Yes, that's also a possibility. We haven't been to Mi Province, after all, and we don't know what medicinal herbs are abundant there."
Ye Shenge's eyes twinkled. For medicinal herbs, she should ask Min Hang. He was the number one medicinal herb merchant in the country, so he would definitely know more than her, a novice.
However, having to trouble Min Hang made Ye Shenge look towards her father. After all, finding medicinal herbs was not a simple matter that could be dismissed with a word. It might consume a lot of Min Hang's financial and material resources. After all, neither Zi Yisheng nor Min Hang had any relation to Uncle Qi.
"Dad, finding these medicinal herbs might require a trip to Mi Province, and it might also involve troubling Min Hang. We can't possibly use Brother Zi's influence to command Min Hang, can we?"
Ye Dad understood his daughter's meaning and chuckled as he tapped her forehead.
"Is your dad that kind of person? You've all worked hard day and night to find a way to treat Qi Luquan, and it's not reasonable to involve the entire family. I'll go talk to Qi Luquan later and see what he thinks. Whether he sends people to look or asks Min Hang, he needs to handle it himself."
Ye Shenge immediately smiled. As long as her dad didn't act foolishly regarding Uncle Qi.
"You little girl is developing her own little thoughts now. But let me tell you today, Qi Luquan and I are just friends. I'll help him through his difficulties, but there's no reason why I or my family should be obligated to contribute, understand?"
Ye Shenge knew her dad was not confused and was clear about many things.
"I knew Dad was the best. The rest is up to you. My masters and I have been very tired lately. Doesn't Dad have anything to show his appreciation?"
Elder Fan and Elder Dang also feigned exhaustion to cooperate with their little disciple. Ye Dad quickly patted his chest and made a promise.
"I'll go to the private kitchens in the city today and bring back some dishes for you all to enjoy."
Ye Dad knew that his daughter's space was abundant with supplies, meaning she lacked nothing. The only thing he could contribute to was the deliciousness of the food.
"That's great, Dad, you've worked hard. I want to eat it by noon today!"
"Hahaha, don't worry, as long as my daughter wants to eat, I'll go to the city every day if needed."
Elder Dang copied down all the medicinal herbs required from the book, as this precious medical text could not be casually given away.
Ye Dad took the prescription and went to Qi Luquan's room. The two of them talked in the room until breakfast was ready before coming out.
Ye Shenge also went to visit her maternal grandparents early. She had been too busy these past few days to chat with the elderly couple.
Zi Yisheng found his way to the Bai family with lingering doubts. Seeing the little girl's rosy complexion, he felt relieved, thinking she had just had insomnia last night. He didn't have any particular reaction upon hearing that she had found a method for detoxification, but when he heard his father-in-law was going to the city to bring her food, he had an idea.
"Shenge, the food will get cold by the time it's brought back. Why not eat out directly? It's almost New Year's anyway, so let's go to the city and do some shopping."
Ye Shenge loved shopping the most, and she immediately forgot about her father's kind intentions.
"Okay, let's leave after breakfast."
Breakfast was also at the Bai family's residence. The only slight drawback was that this trip to the city was accompanied by a whole bunch of tag-alongs. Yes, a whole bunch. Ye Shenge's own brother and six other cousins tagged along.
Therefore, Zi Yisheng had a dark expression the entire way. Ye Mu'en, watching from the side, felt quite pleased. It was good to have more boys in the family.
Qi Xuan had also wanted to join, but her leg couldn't travel far. She could only watch the group leave with envy and a touch of disappointment. Fortunately, learning about her grandfather's good news diverted her attention.
Ye Dad rummaged through the family's storeroom and found a pile of gifts. He then took Qi Luquan and Qi Xuan to Min Hang's house.
Min Hang was extremely enthusiastic upon seeing Ye Dad, as if he were seeing his own father-in-law. In fact, Min Hang genuinely treated Ye Dad as a future father-in-law, as he was an elder to his close friend and his attitude had to foster goodwill for his friend.
Min Hang's enthusiastic attitude made Ye Dad sweat. This young man was truly something.
"Alright, my boy, sit down. If you keep fussing, I won't be able to sit still."
"Hahaha, I just feel close to Uncle Ye."
Ye Dad explained the purpose of his visit and handed over the prescription.
Min Hang also became serious, frowning unconsciously as he looked at the prescription. He then glanced at Qi Luquan, whose complexion was very poor.
"I only have six of the medicinal herbs on this prescription, and I'll have to go find them. I haven't heard of the other five, so it will require many people to search. I can't guarantee if they can be found, and the cost will indeed be significant."
Qi Xuan became anxious upon hearing this. If they couldn't guarantee finding them, how would her grandfather be detoxified?
"We can add money. It doesn't matter how much."
Min Hang glanced at Qi Xuan, the young lady who had been caught climbing over a wall. He had heard about her.
"Miss Qi, this isn't a matter of money. You need to understand that money isn't everything."