Shangguan Yaohua laughed bitterly and said, "It doesn't matter. My face is not disfigured anyway. I'll be fine after a few days of rest." His purpose in coming here was to deliver the herb. Now that he had achieved his purpose, he did not want to stay any longer. This time he really did hurry and quickly went far away.
Xuan Yaohua wanted to call him a few more times, but he already knew where his injury came from. Thinking that he had said too much just now, he did not have the time to apologize. In the end he mocked himself and said, "Who cares? Whether I say it or not, he won't care anyway. "
There was no time to waste. He took the herb and rushed to the side hall, wanting to find Tang Yuancheng to discuss it. Seeing that the room was still lit, he was delighted. He knocked on the door several times, but no one answered. He put his ear to the door, but could not hear anything unusual.
He put his hands on the door and pushed it open inch by inch. As soon as he entered, a wave of heat hit him in the face, mixed with an indescribable strange smell. It was almost difficult to breathe, and tears flowed out of his eyes. He waved his hand in front of his face several times, covering his nose as he struggled to move forward. With great difficulty, he saw a dark gray jar on the ground, which was still emitting smoke.
Tang Yuancheng sat on a small wooden stool, holding a wooden spoon and stirring the medicine in the jar. His other hand held a palm-leaf fan, which he fanned around the medicine jar. There was an open book on his knees. There were several illustrations in the book, and at the bottom of the book was a large paragraph of annotations.
Looking at it, it was full of tadpole-like characters, stretching and shrinking, rising and falling. Just looking at it made him dizzy. He really did not know how Tang Yuancheng could look at this boring thing for so long. He frowned and said, "Master Tang, what are you doing? Cough cough … "As soon as he opened his mouth to speak, he inhaled a large amount of smoke. He was very close to the medicine jar, so the smell was particularly pungent, causing him to cough incessantly.
Tang Yuancheng said, "Oh, is it Xuan Yaohua? Why haven't you slept yet? Ai, you see, according to the imperial physician in the palace, that medicine only needs to be boiled according to the prescription. I know a little about medicine. Since they don't want to be free … "Xuan Shuang interrupted," It's not that they don't want to be free. It's just that they don't see any benefits, so they don't want to put in more effort. "
Tang Yuancheng said, "Since he said so, we should understand that he has his own difficulties. Even if he didn't believe it, he had to understand it. I happen to be reading some medical books. I hope to find some detailed explanations that might be helpful to Xiao Xuan's condition. "
Xuan Shuang nodded as if he understood. "Master Tang, you're really amazing. Others aren't willing to help, but you still know how to do your own research. Trash like us can only stay by the bedside all day and night, mumbling useless nonsense and being anxious for nothing. "
Tang Yuancheng said, "You can't say that. As long as he did his best, regardless of the channel, Xiao Xuan would eventually find out. You're smart, quick-witted, and talented. There's no need for you to belittle yourself. The art of medicine is broad and profound. It's not something that can be understood in a short time. In any case, you don't plan to walk the path of medicine in the future. "
Xuan Shuang played with his fingers. "That little idiot is still confused when he's awake. I'm afraid he won't know anything when he's unconscious. Ai, I'm just joking. You know this disciple of mine the best. He's always been proud and complacent. Even if he has nothing to do, he'll still brag about himself. How could he easily belittle himself? As for the future, I'm destined to be a tyrant. Things like curing illnesses and saving people should be left to the Jianghu scholars. "
As he said this, he also looked into the jar. He could only see the turbid and tumbling. He couldn't see the bottom of the jar. "Master Tang, has the other ingredients been gathered in this jar?" He said as he quietly hid the medicinal herbs behind his back.
Tang Yuancheng's gaze returned to the book. He didn't notice Xuan Shuang's secret movements at all. He replied, "That's right. It's a pity that we're missing the last ingredient. If we can't find it, we won't be able to concoct it. Then no matter how good our preparation is, it'll all be for naught. "
Xuan Shuang had been hearing this for a long time. He was already tired of hearing this. He waved his hand and said, "Who knows? It's said that a doctor has the heart of a parent. I don't believe that a certain expert who wrote a book would leave behind a medicinal herb that can't be found anywhere in the world to play a joke on his descendants. Unless the person we're dealing with is a stepfather. "
Tang Yuancheng was amused by him. He smiled and said, "That's right. It's just that people aren't willing to put in the effort. They want to push the blame onto the fact that the records are unclear, or that it's a rare herb. That's a common problem in the secular world. "
Xuan Shuang giggled. He didn't want to listen to Xuan Shuang's reasoning. He changed the topic and said, "That's right. Master, can you tell me again about the appearance and characteristics of that medicinal herb? Maybe I'll be able to find some clues. Who knows? "
Tang Yuancheng was slightly stunned. Although Xuan Shuang didn't know much about medicine, he was the most familiar with this' Xiao Xuan's Key to Treating Illness' in the Palace. Yet he suddenly asked him this question. There must be a deeper meaning behind it. Still having doubts, he recited the original sentence from the book. He said, "Its stem is tough and long. It's curved like a vine. There are short thorns in the middle and leaves at the top. It's shaped like a cattail lotus …"
Xuan Shuang smiled mysteriously. He took out the medicinal herb from behind his back and pretended to be puzzled. He said, "Since that's the case, I think this one is somewhat similar. Come and take a look. Could it be that my eyes are playing tricks on me? "
At first, Tang Yuancheng thought that Xuan Shuang was joking with him. He casually glanced at it, but this time he was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. He hurriedly flipped to the page of the medical book where 'mysterious medicinal herb' was recorded. He compared it with the description in the text and a few drawings. After repeatedly confirming, he finally confirmed that the two were the same thing. He said with great joy, "That's right! It's the real deal! But you … where did you find it? "
Xuan Shuang said, "I was in the backyard picking wild flowers and playing with butterflies when I accidentally saw this herb. I thought it looked very familiar, but I didn't dare to believe it. You know, what you think about during the day, you dream about it at night? It's often an illusion that it's similar. I didn't even dare to trust my own judgment. That's why I hurriedly asked Master Tang for your help. "
Tang Yuancheng was startled. He immediately smiled with tolerance and said, "If you don't want to tell me the truth, or if you have your own secrets, then that's up to you. Anyway, this time Xiao Xuan can be saved. "He tore the medicinal herb into small pieces and solemnly sprinkled them into the medicinal pot.
Speaking of which, it was strange. The inside of the pot was originally extremely unsightly. After the addition of the medicinal herb, the murky medicinal decoction boiled several times and bubbled a few times. The color of the decoction gradually turned clear. The smell also changed from the initial pungent smell to that of medicinal herbs, which refreshed the mind.
Xuan Shuang was full of praise. He repeatedly said, "Good! You're too amazing. You really deserve to be called Master Tang! " Tang Yuancheng smiled slightly and said, "What credit do I have? I just followed the steps listed in the book and added a few herbs. Anyone can do it. You were the one who found the best medicinal primer, so the credit should go to you. "
Xuan Shuang felt embarrassed. If it was his credit, he would fight for it. But he also didn't want to steal the limelight from others, especially an honest person like Tang Yuancheng. He smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm just an errand boy. Someone did a good deed, but didn't want to publicize it and didn't want to leave his name. That's why I had the opportunity to take the credit. It's not that I wanted to hide it from you, but … cough, I promised him. A promise is worth nine times its weight in gold. I can't go back on my word. "
Tang Yuancheng nodded and said, "That's right. In this world, honor and righteousness are the most important thing. You can't go back on your word."
Xuan Shuang smiled and stared at Tang Yuancheng's wrist. The medicinal fragrance was getting stronger. Although it was no longer pungent, it had a calming effect. Gradually, a wave of sleepiness hit him and his eyelids started to droop. He hugged his knees with both hands and began to pound his forehead again.
After an unknown amount of time, a faint light appeared in the sky. Xuan Shuang moved his body and rubbed his eyes. He felt a slight weight on his back. He turned his head and saw an empty sleeve swinging down. At first, he was startled. He turned around and saw that it was an extra piece of clothing. He looked straight ahead and saw that Tang Yuancheng was still standing in front of the earthen jar, constantly observing the latest progress.
Xuan Shuang vaguely remembered what happened last night. He originally came to check on Xiao Xuan's medicinal concoction. He didn't expect that he would fall asleep halfway. He really didn't want to live up to expectations. He walked over to Tang Yuancheng and squatted down next to him. He didn't know when the medicinal concoction would be ready, so he felt embarrassed that he couldn't get a word in. He smiled slyly and said, "Master Tang, you treat Xiao Xuan … really well! Tell me, what's your purpose? Hmm? "
Tang Yuancheng said, "What are you thinking? Xiao Xuan is Noble Consort Yun's maid. More importantly, I admire her will to pursue love. If everyone could have this kind of attitude when dealing with matters, why worry about not being able to succeed? In our eyes, Xiao Xuan is a very naive girl. Any matter can make her excited for a long time. All day long, she doesn't do proper work and only does meaningless pursuits. However, it's because she loves to disguise herself that everyone can only see her happiness. We are her friends. No matter how much she avoids taboos, we can still see her true self. I feel that Xiao Xuan is very strong, perhaps stronger than any of us. She's like a soft and tenacious blade of grass that can be bent by the wind, but can't be destroyed. I hope to understand her a little more and let her live a happier life, even if it's just a little bit. I want her to understand that she's not the only person in the world. There are still many companions by her side who encourage her and care for her. If she understands this, perhaps there will be more sunshine and warmth in her world. "
As he said this, he took out a bowl of medicinal concoction from the cupboard next to him. He scooped up a bowl full of medicinal concoction and said, "This is the first time I've concocted this medicine. I don't know how effective it is, so I'll have to ask the imperial physicians to take a look first. If it's effective, we can immediately give it to Xiao Xuan. It will probably take a few days for it to take effect. "
Xuan Shuang was not without worry. He said, "I don't dare to claim credit for myself, but you are fully deserving of it. If the Prophet knew the imperial physicians, when they reported to Emperor Ama, they would definitely take all the credit on their head. Humph, those bunch of snobs! We … no, you, won't all your hard work these past few days be in vain? "
Tang Yuancheng smiled and said, "Wouldn't it be too tiring to haggle over every little thing as a person? Think about it from a different perspective. As long as this medicine is effective, who cares who bears the false reputation? Moreover, the prescription was proposed by them, so they ought to take the credit. Besides, if they report it, the prescription will be popularized all over the world, which will benefit even more common people. In the long run, it can also be considered a good thing. "
On the other side, he looked at Li Yijie. Shunzhi and Shen Shiyun discussed for a while, but they still couldn't come to a conclusion. Later on, the two of them talked about national affairs, leaving him hanging on the sidelines. However, from then on, whenever he recalled the woman he saw in Yuan Yi's mansion, who looked exactly like Nangong Xue, but who called herself 'Xia Shengxun', his heart would skip a few beats.
A few days ago, he was still able to control himself, but the longer he delayed, the more he felt as if his heart was being scratched by an invisible claw. Finally, he couldn't hold himself back. This time, he couldn't stop himself. Many times he found an excuse to pay a visit.
Every time Yuan Yi received him warmly, setting out food and wine, talking loudly with him, treating him like an honored guest. Xia Shengxun also often accompanied him at the banquet. As soon as Li Yijie's gaze fell on her face, he couldn't move it away. He always wanted to find a topic to deliberately lead her to answer.
But this time he learned to be obedient. He never mentioned 'Nangong Shimei' again. Not because of anything else, but to any girl, she hoped that others would love her completely, and not someone else's shadow. Even if that 'someone else' was her other self, she still couldn't tolerate it.
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