Chapter 281 - 278: Someone Reads the Sky and You Must Stay Overnight Tonight

Chapter 281: Chapter 278: Someone Reads the Sky and You Must Stay Overnight Tonight

Xiao Chong looked at Qingyu, who remained silent, and teased her, "Why doesn’t the little one call anyone?"

Qingyu glanced at him and then jumped onto Lin Wanwan, not wanting to call anyone, especially this uncle.

Lin Wanwan smiled and hugged her, saying to Xiao Chong, "Cousin, you are not welcome by the children!"

Xiao Chong laughed, "I don’t believe that."

As they spoke, he drew out a finely carved wooden sword from beneath the table beside them and placed it in front of Qingyu, asking, "Do you like this wooden sword?"

Qingyu reached out to grab it, but Xiao Chong withdrew his hand again, smiling, "What will you call me?"

Qingyu looked at Xiao Chong, then at Lin Wanwan, who was smiling mischievously at them, and finally stared at the wooden sword and softly called, "Hello, Uncle!"

"Good child, do you like uncle?" Xiao Chong laughed and handed the sword back to Qingyu, though he didn’t fully let go.

Qingyu tugged it once but couldn’t move it, so she answered decisively, "Like!"

Only then did Xiao Chong let go of the sword and began brewing tea with a carefree expression.

Lin Wanwan: "..."

"Cousin, why are you so busy today, interrogating cases until the afternoon?"

Xiao Chong casually replied, "The assassin who ambushed us the other day has been found. I’m investigating the mastermind behind it. But apart from Wang, who was thrown out as a scapegoat, it seems the others can’t be uncovered."

"Ah, you caught someone already? It’s only been two days," Lin Wanwan exclaimed in surprise.

Xiao Chong said, "Not fast, everything leaves traces. They couldn’t hide it, and the County Magistrate quickly tracked them down."

Lin Wanwan paused, gaining a new appreciation for ancient capabilities. See, the speed of solving cases related to oneself is no slower than in modern times.

𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Did they confess? Why did they ambush us?"

Xiao Chong showed a faint look of sarcasm and said, "Wang’s family was liquidated by me, and she was unwilling. She was confused by those with ulterior motives. Since she left no way out, I fulfilled her wishes."

Lin Wanwan felt that Xiao Chong wasn’t telling the whole story and asked a few more questions, but his attitude remained evasive, making her angry and unwilling to ask further. Politicians have dirty hearts!

"Wanwan, the more you know, the less beneficial it is for you. I don’t intend to hide it, please understand." Xiao Chong, being smart, seemed to read her thoughts as she furrowed her brow, and promptly offered a seemingly sincere consolation.

I don’t believe you!

What could Lin Wanwan say?

You’re the boss of Mao County, you’re in charge! What can a powerless Secondary Fifth Rank Village Lady like me do!

"Come, cousin, have some tea. It’s your favorite sweet milk tea." Xiao Chong poured a cup of milk tea for Lin Wanwan and Qingyu, easing the atmosphere.

"By the way, I already dug three feet into that mountain the other day, but unfortunately didn’t find the herbs you dropped at its foot," Xiao Chong suddenly remarked while looking at Lin Wanwan.

Despite saying it’s a pity, there wasn’t a hint of regret in his eyes. Instead, it seemed he was exploring something.

Lin Wanwan held her teacup and said nonchalantly, "Thank you, cousin; it’s fine, if it’s lost, it’s lost."

If I’d known this guy was so serious, I would’ve made the effort to carry the herbs up.

At that time, Lin Wanwan was afraid such good herbs might fall during the climb, which would be a real waste.

After drinking the milk tea, Lin Wanwan called out to Qingyu, who was playing with the wooden sword beside her, ready to leave.

Just then, Chen Liang excitedly ran over and shouted from the doorway, "Sir, Shuchi has awakened! I would like to seek guidance from the Village Lady of Le’an on some medical issues, is it possible?"

Xiao Chong looked at Lin Wanwan and said, "What do you think, cousin?"

Lin Wanwan directly turned to the doorway and said, "Chen, please come in. Ask any medical questions you have, and we can discuss them together."

Chen Liang removed his shoes and entered Qinshenqing Hall, first bowing to the three inside, then kneeling down and addressing Lin Wanwan, "Village Lady of Le’an, I heard Shuchi took your pill today, and just now when I checked his pulse, the blood clot in his brain seems to have dissolved, with no obstructions left in his meridians. It appears your medicine has miraculous effects for stopping bleeding. Could you share which prescription has such miraculous effects?"

It’s generally inappropriate to ask for others’ secret formulas, but in the medical field, people often shamelessly ask or seek to buy secret formulas from others.

In seeking medical help and collecting various prescriptions, Dr. Sun often did this too. What could be bought with money was bought; what couldn’t be bought was begged for, and if that failed, he would try to soften them up, even working for free to persuade them to share their formulas for the benefit of the public.

Lin Wanwan didn’t mind Chen Liang’s actions; the old man was still so eager to learn, truly embodying the spirit of a doctor learning throughout life.

She didn’t have the specific secret proportions of Yunnan Baiyao Capsules, but she did have the secret formula for An Gong Niu Huang Wan, which was even more effective in treating cerebral hemorrhage.

She had already given the formula to Dr. Sun, who would eventually write it into Thousand Gold Formula and publish it to the world. Lin Wanwan didn’t intend to keep it secret.

But she was quite interested in Chen Liang’s acupuncture skills, so while the formula hadn’t spread yet, it was a good opportunity to exchange it with Chen Liang.

"It’s not difficult to tell you; this pill is called An Gong Niu Huang Wan, obtained by my former teacher from his friend Wu Jutong. Elder Wu created this life-saving pill to benefit the world, and wouldn’t mind me sharing it publicly. By the way, did Chen’s acupuncture skills come from Doctor Zhen? I’ve often heard my former teacher mention Zhen Quan, and I’ve long admired him, but unfortunately never met him."

Understanding the implied meaning, Chen Liang immediately said, "Indeed, my acupuncture skills were taught by Master Zhen, and I have some experience in this area. If the Village Lady doesn’t mind, I am willing to discuss acupuncture skills earnestly with you."

Lin Wanwan clapped her hands and said, "That’s great, once I return, I’ll write down the formula. Chen, when you’re free, come stay at my Lin Family Manor in Wanghai for a few days, and we can exchange skills."

Chen Liang bowed while remaining in a kneeling position, saying, "I dare not refuse."

With someone like Chen Liang, an old doctor in his fifties with a full beard, Lin Wanwan didn’t worry about unfounded gossip spreading when inviting him to stay.

Anyway, the school was separated from her residential area at the back by courtyard walls and gates, and there was a room for the martial arts teacher who taught the children half-day classes every three days. There was also a whole family of the elder teacher Chen living there. Adding Chen Liang posed no problem.

After settling on the discussion, Chen Liang took his leave.

Lin Wanwan, on the other hand, was ready to depart from Xiao Chong as well, but after checking the weather for a while, Xiao Chong said to Lin Wanwan, "Cousin, I fear you’ll have to stay overnight at the County Government today."

Lin Wanwan asked curiously, "Why? Oh, is it because of Shuchi? Don’t worry, Doctor Chen’s medical skills are definitely better than mine."

"Not at all. Surveying the weather, in about half an hour, there will be a strong wind and heavy rain. Even if cousin sets off immediately on a fast horse, it’s dangerous to travel back home in such a storm."