Xu Lanyin didn't mention the name "blackroot grass" because she was afraid that it would get out. If someone knew the properties of this medicine, they might have bad intentions.

After hearing that Xu Lanyin had saved someone, the Qin family members no longer blamed her.

Qin clasped her hands together and chanted, "Amitabha, that child is so lucky to have survived. He will definitely be very rich in the future."

Xu Lanyin didn't dare to say that the young man was the one she had had several adventures with. She only said that he seemed to have been plotted against by his family, who had certain power, so the news of her saving him must not be spread.

Xu Lanzhou frowned and said, "Sister, isn't that a problem? If his family comes looking for him, he won't survive, and we will be implicated as well."

Xu Lanyin said, "The people who killed him certainly didn't expect him to survive. They killed him and couldn't hide, so how could they find him again? Besides, that place is very secluded. I found the miracle medicine because of saving him. This is God's blessing. We should help him." She said in disbelief, "I don't know what kind of fate that young man had to fall from the top of the mountain and still have his hands and legs hanging on the pine tree. The servant who was killed with him only had half a leg left. The rest of his limbs are nowhere to be found. It's terrifying."

Qin thought of her husband. If only someone had reached out and saved him when he was in an accident, how wonderful it would have been. She said, "Yin'er did the right thing. How could you stand by and watch someone die when they encountered him?" She added, "Let Zhou'er take care of him from now on. It's not convenient for you, a girl, to do that."

Xu Lanyin said, "If my brother goes to the mountains every day, it will arouse people's suspicion. Unlike me, I go into the mountains every day to collect herbs and people are already used to it. Zhao Wu is lucky, he only got scratches on his back and arms, and he is younger than me... As long as we don't tell anyone, no one will know."

For the safety of the young man and her family, this matter must not be spread. Qin Shi did not dare to let Xu Lanzhou go. She also specifically instructed the children not to tell anyone about this matter and asked Xu Lanyin to be careful when taking care of him, otherwise it would be difficult to propose marriage.

They passed the "miracle medicine" around and took another look at it.

The original owner, having frequently gathered herbs, knew how to prepare them simply. This blackroot, like some traditional Chinese medicines, such as old mountain ginseng, required no specialized preparation; it could simply be dried in a cool, dark place and stored away from light and moisture. Xu Lanyin couldn't immediately sell it in the capital, so she decided to keep it safe. Furthermore, she was deeply curious about what illness this herb could cure that had drawn the old doctor all the way here, exchanging it for the Jade Regenerating Ointment and the small wooden plaque.

Xu Lanzhou asked, "Is this medicine as valuable as that wild ginseng?"

Xu Lanyin smiled and said, "I think it should be worth more."

Xu Lanting's eyes widened. "That way we can sell it for more silver. Our family will be richer than Zhou Lizheng's!"

Xu Lanyin couldn't bring herself to tell the old doctor about the Beijing Baicaotang, so she could only say, "Since it's a 'miracle drug', it must be very rare. I've never seen it at Qianjin Medical Hall. Most people here probably don't know about it and can't afford it. I'll try selling it at a major medical hall or pharmacy in Beijing when I have the chance."

Xu Lanzhou said, "Just because you don't know him doesn't mean others don't. Shopkeeper Qian and Doctor Wei are both knowledgeable and experienced. They must know him. Selling him sooner can help improve our family's situation." His eyes sparkled as he added, "The wild ginseng sold for 280 taels of silver. If this medicine is worth more than the wild ginseng, it will definitely sell for 300 or 400 taels. I'll use half of the money to buy land and give my sister a large dowry. I'll send my younger brother to school and prepare for the imperial examinations. I don't have much talent for studying, so I'll work hard and read more military books. If my family allows, I'll find a master to teach me riding and archery so I can take the military examinations. If not, I'll just be an honest businessman, earning money to support my mother, my younger brother, and my sister."

Because of the changes in his family and the stimulation from Gu Wangchen, the young boy has more thoughts and plans for his future life.

Qin smiled and nodded. She was pleased that the child, so young, could think so far ahead. She also agreed to sell it immediately and asked Xu Lanyin for her opinion, "How about selling it at Qianjin Medical Clinic?"

If Xu Lanyin had only listened to what Xu Lanzhou said, she would have felt happy for him. After all, it was rare for a twelve-year-old child to be so thoughtful.

But she heard his inner voice. He was afraid Xu Lanyin didn't agree to sell the blackroot grass now because she was afraid she would keep it for herself and take it to her in-laws in the future. He was afraid she would fall into her old habits again and use the miracle medicine to pay off other men, which would be a huge loss for their family...

Xu Lanyin looked at Xu Lanzhou. If she had kept the medicine to herself, would she have been able to give it to him? This child wasn't a bad person by nature. He was truly filial to his mother and cared for his sisters and brothers. He was also diligent, but he was ultimately a bit stingy.

Being stingy doesn't just refer to one's attitude toward money and material things; it also refers to one's magnanimity and vision. If one doesn't correct certain flaws, even if one passes the military exam or becomes a successful businessman, their future prospects will be limited.

Qin was a good mother, thinking only of her three children. She didn't look down on Xu Lanting because she was a girl, nor did she expect her daughter to hide anything. Xu Lanting was still young, and as long as his mother, sisters, and brothers were happy, he was happy.

Although Xu Lanzhou had some small concerns, Xu Lanyin could understand them, after all, she had been through so much at such a young age. She would still stick with this family through thick and thin, but she would need to be more careful about how she spoke and acted, and give herself more space. This might be better for both the family and herself...

She said awkwardly, "It's not that I don't want to sell it. It was Grandpa Zhang who said this medicine was worth a lot of money, and I guessed it was worth more than wild ginseng. Grandpa Zhang also told me to find someone who knows this medicine to sell it to, because those who don't know it will just mistake it for jasmine. It was he who suggested that if I collect this medicine again, I should take it to the capital to sell it..."

After she said that, Qin was in a dilemma. The capital was far away and she didn't want to let her children go there.

Qin said, "Then Yin'er, keep the medicine safe and slowly find a buyer."

Xu Lanzhou didn't even bother eating, instead running to Doctor He's house in Xinghua Village to buy ointment and fever-reducing medicine for his injuries, saying only that his sister had fallen while hiking in the mountains. Money aside, Xu Lanzhou was definitely a good brother and a hard worker.

Xu Lanyin washed her face and hands, and just as they finished dinner, Old Mrs. Xu came.

She angrily scolded Xu Lanyin, "You're such a grown-up girl, but you run off to the mountains every day and don't come home until dark. What if something happens? Do you still want to get married? Oh, my second son is so smart, why did you give birth to such a silly girl like you?"

Xu Lanting buried his little face in the old lady's legs and acted coquettishly, "Grandma, please stop scolding my sister. If my sister doesn't go into the mountains, she won't be able to collect ginseng, and she won't be able to open a shop."

The old lady was happy and said, "Yes, this girl is a lucky one. Remember to go home early and don't let anything happen to her." Her attitude became much better.

PS: The second update will be uploaded soon.