After some thought, Housekeeper Hao agreed. To help his master sleep, they tried every possible method, consulted folk doctors, and used every possible remedy. Besides medication and acupuncture, they tried foot baths, changing pillows, practicing qigong, massage, and even rituals. They tried everything, but the master's insomnia still couldn't be cured. Finally, they had to resort to a very small amount of knockout drug.

They weren't averse to quack doctors and so-called folk remedies. Their suspicions were simply because the young woman didn't look like a skilled doctor. "Old Imperial Physician Fang was right," they said. "Let's give it a try. What if there's something unexpected?"

Butler Hao smiled and apologized, "I was wrong just now. Miss, please don't be angry. I will take you back to the mansion right away. If you really can cure my master's illness, I will definitely reward you handsomely. I will also remember your kindness."

He took the knockout pills that Doctor Fang had sorted into piles and said, "Young lady, please follow me."

By the time they left, Zhao Wu had already gathered the medicine. After hearing what Xu Lanzhou had said, he had no doubt Xu Lanyin could do it. He also knew Minhu was a gentleman and wouldn't harm her even if she didn't succeed. He also hoped to cure Minhu's insomnia, not only because he wanted to work at the Criminal Investigation Department, but also because of Minhu's continued kindness towards his brother.

He handed the medicine to Xu Lanzhou and said, "I will go with my sister. Lanzhou, Miss Hu, and Lanting will go back to the Hu family to wait for us."

Xu Lanyin meant the same thing.

The two brothers knew that their sister was going to do something important, and that she was helping an important official. They did not dare to act rashly and honestly agreed. They also whispered to her, "Sister, be careful and come back soon."

But Hu Yi was unwilling to leave her brother and Xu Langu, and she pouted and refused to go. Hu Wan and Xu Lanyin coaxed her for a while, and Xu Lanting came over to pull her hand, and finally pulled the little girl away.

Butler Hao, Zhao Wu and Hu Wan took the Min Mansion's carriage, while Xu Lan took the Hu family's carriage and went directly to the Min Mansion.

Min Mansion is not far from Huichun Hall and it takes more than two quarters of an hour to get there.

After getting off the car at the gate of Min Mansion, several people entered through the corner gate. Butler Hao explained Min Hu's condition. He usually had trouble sleeping, and at most only slept two hours a day. Whenever something big happened, such as a major court event or a difficult case, Min Hu would become particularly prone to insomnia. The most serious time was when he couldn't sleep for five days and five nights. He forced himself to stay awake without taking medicine, and thus was ill for a long time. This time, it was because a major theft case in Ningzhou Mansion had not been solved, and he couldn't sleep for three days and three nights again. Due to dizziness, he fell this morning and didn't even go to the government office today...

When they arrived at the outer study, Xu Lanyin and the other two were waiting outside, and Butler Hao went in to report.

After half a minute, he came out and said, "Our masters invite you in."

When they walked in, they found Minhu sitting on a bed in the living room. He was wearing bamboo green house clothes, his face was haggard and pale, with dark circles under his eyes, large bags under his eyes, and a purple spot on his forehead. He looked listless.

He was also stunned when he saw Zhao Yi.

Zhao Wu hurriedly clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "I am Zhao Wu, the constable of Nanping County. I have come to Jinzhou Prefecture with my sister and brother to handle some personal matters. My sister is a hypnotist, and we happened to meet Butler Hao at Huichun Hall, so we came here."

Min Hu said, "Wei Xizi has grown a beard and changed his appearance, and he is also a martial artist. Not only did you discover him, but you also captured him single-handedly. This is very impressive. I will reward you and write a letter to Lord Min."

Even when he was so sleepy that he was almost collapsing, even when he was talking about business, his voice was gentle and calm, and he was very approachable.

Zhao Wu clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Lord Min."

Minhu looked at Xu Lanyin again and said, "Hypnosis, this word is quite new."

Xu Lanyin knelt and saluted, saying, "I am Xu Lanyin, a commoner. I can hypnotize you, and I think it could be helpful for your insomnia." To reassure him, she introduced herself, "I am very familiar with Madam Min from Nanping County, and I often play with Miss Min Nan."

Last name Xu!

Minhu remembered the Xu's pastries sent by Mincan's family. Because his daughter liked to eat this kind of pastries, he specially asked people to go to Nanping County to buy them twice.

He asked again, "Can hypnosis really make people fall asleep?" As soon as he asked, he yawned loudly. Feeling that it was not a good look, he quickly clenched his fist to press against his mouth.

Xu Lanyin said, "There are many causes of insomnia. Psychological, physical, environmental, medication, behavioral, and mental factors can all cause insomnia. I just heard Uncle Hao briefly describe the experiences of adults with insomnia. Most of them are caused by excessive mental or psychological stress. This kind of cause is more suitable for hypnosis... However, some external factors are still needed."

"Just tell me what you want," Minhu said.

Xu Lanyin smiled and said, "It's best if Lord Min doesn't know about these things for the time being, so that you can get into the state more easily."

Min Hu was eager to try this method; he was nearly driven mad by insomnia. He also knew that the knockout drug he had taken earlier was bad for people. He was an official, a criminal investigator, and how could he serve the people if his brain was damaged?

He said to Butler Hao, "Uncle Hao, please do as Miss Xu tells you."

Butler Hao and Xu Lanyin left the study, and Xu Lanyin discussed with Butler Hao in a low voice for a while.

Butler Hao looked at Xu Lanyin suspiciously, and still had them taken to the side room for tea. He hurried out to ask someone to do something.

About half an hour later, the living room of the outer study was decorated.

All unnecessary furnishings were removed, and pots of orchids, a favorite of Fujian residents, were brought in. The air was filled with a faint fragrance. In the corner stood a screen embroidered with mountains and rivers. Behind it stood a large wooden barrel, half full of water. Two little girls took turns scooping water with a ladle and then slowly pouring it down, creating the sound of running water. Several bird cages hung in the tree outside the study door, and the birds chirped, a sound neither loud nor soft.

From somewhere came the sound of a flute, appearing and disappearing, beautiful and gentle.

The wooden lattice windows blocked some of the sunlight, and the brightness in the room was just right.

At this time, Xu Lanyin was the only one left in the room.

Minhu was invited out of the side study by Butler Hao and looked at everything in front of him in surprise.

Xu Lanyin pointed at the Luohan bed and said with a smile, "Master Min, just recline on the Luohan bed."

Minhu obediently leaned against the dark blue pillow, and Butler Hao covered him with a thin blanket.

Xu Lanyin signaled to Butler Hao to move the first official chair on the right forward and lean it against the Arhat bed.

On the surface, she wanted to be closer to the hypnotized Minhu, but in reality, she wanted to listen to his inner thoughts. Knowing his thoughts and feelings would help her prescribe the right medicine.

Butler Hao put the chair in place, Xu Lanyin sat down, and asked Butler Hao to sit aside. Butler Hao waved his hand and stood behind the Luohan bed.

When Min Hu saw this, he said, "Listen to Miss Xu, Uncle Hao, please sit down."

Butler Hao then sat down opposite Xu Lanyin.