It was already late at night. Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye waited outside the courtyard. Han Yunxi discovered that the number of people begging for medicine had not decreased, but had actually increased.
Regardless of gender, age, or gender, everyone was kneeling. It was as if they would be able to beg for medicine as long as they obediently knelt for a bit longer.
In reality, whether or not they would be able to beg for medicine depended entirely on Gu Qi Sha's mood. If he was in a good mood one day, he might just pick a few people to deliver the medicine to. If he was in a bad mood, unless they offered something he was interested in in exchange for the medicine, they would have to keep kneeling and begging!
The last time Han Yunxi had come here, she had paid special attention to a few faces. This time, she looked around and quickly found them again. It had been at least two months since the last time she came here. They hadn't managed to beg for medicine, but they hadn't given up either.
From the looks of it, there were probably people who had been kneeling here for half a year. Based on Gu Qi Sha's personality, kneeling here for half a year would probably cause him to return empty-handed.
This Gu Qi Sha, if he didn't want to give them medicine, he should've directly rejected them. Why did he have to let them kneel here and give them out depending on his mood?
Han Yunxi looked at the dense crowd and cursed under her breath. "Despicable!"
At this time, the old steward personally opened the door. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, esteemed wangfei, sorry for the wait. Please come in."
Han Yunxi and Long Fei Ye were just about to enter when the sound of hurried horse hooves came from behind them, followed by a servant's anguished wail. "Master! Master, Madam has passed away … the night before yesterday, Madam passed away … "
A middle-aged man in the crowd shot to his feet and looked over in a daze. He spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted.
The servants around him supported him, and someone anxiously pinched his philtrum. The servant got off his horse and scrambled over, tears streaming down his face. "Master, Master, wake up! The estate is still waiting for you to return and preside over the situation!"
"Hurry and bring me some hot water."
Han Yunxi tossed out these words before rushing over like an arrow. The old steward glanced at Long Fei Ye, but Long Fei Ye was looking at his wangfei and ignored him.
The old housekeeper could only silently agree that the Princess Consort was ordering him around.
Han Yunxi asked the people surrounding the middle-aged man to move away so that the air could circulate. She laid him flat and checked his breathing and heartbeat before taking his pulse.
When the old butler brought the water over, she had already confirmed that the patient's life was not in danger. Because he was too tired, his liver was depressed for a long time, and coupled with the sudden blow, he vomited blood.
From the servant's words, it could be inferred that this master should have come to ask for medicine on behalf of the madam. Unfortunately, before the medicine could be obtained, the madam had passed away.
His life was not in danger, but he was still unconscious. Who knew how he would face the cruel reality when he woke up?
Han Yunxi sighed faintly. She gave the servant some first-aid pills and the hot water brought by the old housekeeper before leaving.
The old butler followed behind without making a sound.
Han Yunxi couldn't help but ask, "Butler, she fainted. Did all of you save her?"
"Princess Consort, there are people kneeling here because they're tired, sick, and people like her who can't take the blow every day. Sickness and death are normal for people. If you want to save them, wouldn't the Medicine Ghost Valley become a clinic? "The old butler said helplessly.
"Then why are you planting these herbs? Are you planting them for fun? "Han Yunxi suddenly asked in a loud voice.
Instantly, everyone looked over. The old butler did not dare to quarrel with this master and wanted to persuade her to leave, but the person in the courtyard could not wait for him to come out.
"Princess Consort is right, we're planting them for fun!" This voice was filled with laughter and sarcasm.
Han Yunxi immediately looked over and saw that Gu Qi Sha had unknowingly appeared on the courtyard wall. His large black robe was fluttering in the night wind, making him look like a ghost in the night.
"That's Sir Pill Fiend! Sir Pill Fiend has appeared! "
It was unknown who had suddenly shouted from the crowd, but the entire courtyard was stirred up. The people who had been standing all knelt down and begged with everyone else.
"Sir Pill Fiend, please do a good deed! Please save my mother! "
"Sir Pill Fiend, this old man has been kneeling here for three months now. This old man is willing to give up his life here, so please save my son!"
… …
Countless pleas broke the moonlit night in the valley with Ning Jing. Han Yunxi was speechless at these people, but if they didn't beg, what else could she do?
Gu Qi Sha ignored all of this and turned a deaf ear to it. His smiling eyes swept past Long Fei Ye and landed on Han Yunxi. "Princess Consort, planting herbs is a very fun thing to do. If you're interested, Medicine Ghost Valley welcomes you at any time."
Long Fei Ye looked on in confusion. Gu Qi Sha seemed to be very excited about their arrival. Could it be that this guy was so confident in his adulterated medicine? Wasn't he in a hurry to ask them why they were here?
Of course, Long Fei Ye kept his confusion to himself and did not show it.
"Playing with human lives, isn't Sir Pill Fiend afraid of being punished by the heavens?" Han Yunxi angrily cursed.
A trace of ruthlessness flashed through Gu Qi Sha's eyes. Heavenly punishment? Ever since he left Medical City, he had never been afraid. After everything he'd experienced in Medical City, how could he lose to heavenly punishment?
However, when faced with Han Yunxi, Gu Qi Sha's eyes held a trace of a smile. "Qin Wangfei, it's not good for you to slander me like this. Sir, I'm only a farmer, not a murderer. Don't misunderstand! "
"You're a hundred times more despicable than murdering people for their wealth! Don't think I don't know that you bought hundreds of herbs from other places. They're all rare treasures, each of them can save several lives. You bought them but didn't use them. What's the difference between that and taking someone's life? "Han Yunxi questioned.
If this guy hadn't bought those herbs, those who needed them could still buy them and beg for them. But since he'd bought them, those who needed them would have to kneel here and wait for him to be in a good mood.
"Sir, I didn't steal or rob. I bought them with real money and kept them as my treasures. How could you blame me for that?"
Gu Qi Sha said innocently, but a trace of amusement flashed through his eyes. He could sense that Han Yunxi's visit this time was different from last time. The smell of gunpowder was very strong this time.
Just as he'd expected, this woman was here to settle accounts with him!
"Treasures? Do you think they're gold, stone, antiques, or paintings? " Han Yunxi was incredulous. "Gu Qi Sha, you've used your status and wealth to steal those herbs for your treasures, yet you've watched as those who needed them died. Don't you feel the slightest bit of guilt? No one forced you to save people, but can't you refrain from harming others? "
Han Yunxi's voice wasn't loud, but it caused those who were kneeling and begging to stop. Everyone turned to look at her, only to see this young woman exuding an aura of righteousness and dignity!
Finally, someone stood out from the crowd. "Good, well said! This old man doesn't want this life anymore. I won't beg him again to boost his arrogance! "
That person had come to beg for medicine for his own sake, so after he finished speaking, he really left with a flick of his sleeves.
After that, more and more people stood up. Some cursed Gu Qi Sha, some spat at him, and some left without saying a word. In short, many people left one after another.
Gu Qi Sha stared at the scene in disbelief. He had established Medicine Fiend Valley for many years now and anyone who came to beg him for help had been driven to a dead end. Therefore, once someone knelt here, they would usually leave in despair. He had never seen anyone throw a tantrum and leave in anger.
Who would dare to throw a tantrum in front of him?
Gu Qi Sha hated this kind of situation. He'd hoarded medicinal herbs without buying them for two reasons. First, it was out of interest, and second, he enjoyed watching people struggle to survive. What he liked the most was not these family members begging for medicine, but the patients. He especially liked seeing people on the verge of death.
Death, to him, was a blessing.
The old steward thought that his master was about to get angry, but he didn't expect Gu Qi Sha to laugh. "Qin Wangfei, you're the one who's murdering for money. You've tricked them away. What if I'm happy and want to give them medicine? Where am I supposed to find them?"
"They'll be back very soon!"
Han Yunxi was certain. She didn't want to waste any more words with Gu Qi Sha. This guy's skin was extremely thick. No matter how much she scolded him, he would still laugh.
This feeling reminded Han Yunxi of Gu, but she didn't have time to think about the similarities between the two of them. Coldly, she said, "They're not here to beg for medicine, they're here to collect a debt!"
Gu Qi Sha had been waiting for these words for a long time, but he feigned confusion as he looked at Long Fei Ye. "Your Highness Duke of Qin, I've already repaid my debt to you, haven't I?"
Long Fei Ye didn't answer. Instead, he walked into the courtyard with his hands behind his back. Han Yunxi immediately followed after him, ignoring Gu Qi Sha.
He was clearly the master, but Gu Qi Sha felt like he was being left out in the cold. This was especially so when he saw Han Yunxi eagerly following Long Fei Ye's back. He did a beautiful backflip and chased after them.
Long Fei Ye, I'll wait and see if Han Yunxi will still follow you out later!
Han Yunxi clearly wanted to have a long chat with Long Fei Ye. She usually didn't take the initiative to enter the room, but this time, she entered uninvited and sat down at the tea table with Long Fei Ye.
Gu Qi Sha floated in, his black robes draping over the floor. Only the heavens knew how his legs floated. He sat down on the main seat and said coldly.
"Long Fei Ye, I've already repaid the two medicines I owed you. I even concocted the medicine for you for free. What else do I owe you? Tell me clearly! "
Long Fei Ye calmly sipped his tea, treating Gu Qi Sha like air.
Han Yunxi was also calmly sipping her tea. Let Gu Qi Sha keep up the act. She'll deal with him after she moistens her throat and rests.
This guy mixed the antidote with a fake antidote, so he should know what kind of debt we're here for!
Gu Qi Sha was impatient for the show to begin, so he deliberately stood up. "If the two of you are here to drink tea, I won't entertain you!"
He was about to leave when Han Yunxi sneered. "Gu Qi Sha, you should recognize this, right?"
Han Yunxi took out a bottle of antidote from her sleeve. It was the antidote to the Broomcorn Millet Poison that Long Fei Ye had taken from Gu Qi Sha.
Gu Qi Sha was secretly delighted. He raised his brows and asked, "So what if I recognize it?"
Han Yunxi opened the bottle and handed it to him. "Take a closer look!"
"This is the antidote to the Broomcorn Millet Poison. I personally concocted it, so how could I not recognize it?" Gu Qi Sha said disapprovingly.
"At least half of this antidote is fake! You've mixed it for yourself! "Han Yunxi angrily exposed him.
Gu Qi Sha pretended to be shocked. He paused for a moment before regaining his senses. "What a joke! You think it's fake just because you say so? Where's your proof? "
"If this isn't proof, then what is?"
Han Yunxi did not use any tools. Her movements were elegant and nimble as she poured the antidote back and forth between the two bottles. With great precision, she divided the fake antidote into two. One bottle contained the real antidote to the Broomcorn Millet Poison, while the other contained the fake antidote to the Broomcorn Millet Poison.
She casually tossed the fake antidote to him and said Coldly, "Gu Qi Sha, this is the proof!"
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