Chapter 281: Engagement in the Forest

"Really? That's great." Mancao was so happy that she looked at Manteng's expression.

Man Teng was frowning, and he seemed a little unconvinced. He asked, "I need Lingzhi grass to cure my illness. Have you got it?"

"I know how to plant, so you don't have to worry about this. I promise to cure you." An Yan said to him, and then walked past him and went forward. She wanted to determine the soil quality there, and she might need to make some preparations.

There should be a big, round moon tonight, which is just right for the growth of Ganoderma lucidum.

Sure enough, tonight is a full moon night.

The moon was big and bright, like a silver plate, without a trace of cloud or mist to cover it, pouring all the silver onto the earth.

An Yan and Li Rongsen had already planted the seeds in the soil before the sun set.

When the monster crushed the Ganoderma lucidum, An Yan grabbed a handful of powder in her hand and put it back into the bottle, so that she had seeds to plant in the soil.

Otherwise, this Ganoderma lucidum will become extinct.

Qingfeng and Mancao walked out of the house side by side.

"I came here specially to thank you. Mancao told me everything. It was you who saved me, so I should come here to thank you." Qingfeng spoke to An Yan respectfully.

An Yan glanced at Mancao and thought to herself that this girl was quite honest. He had asked her to take the responsibility, but she insisted on telling him. "Don't be polite. It's my instinct to heal people."

"If you need anything from me in the future, just tell me and I will definitely do it." Qingfeng told her seriously and sincerely.

"Then I'll tell you when I remember it." An Yan said calmly, looking towards a big tree and asked Mancao, "What is that? It looks like there are many small lanterns hanging on the tree, shining brightly."

"That's a lantern tree. It glows at night. It's actually its fruit that's glowing," Mancao explained to her. "I built a platform up there so you can go up and enjoy the view. If you want to go up, just use the ladder."

"This is interesting. Shall we go up and take a look?" Li Rongsen asked An Yan.

An Yan glanced at him and said, "Okay. I've finished the last bit of work."

"You go up first, I'll ask the servants to make some snacks for you, but we only eat vegetarian food in my yard, do you mind?" Mancao asked.

"I'm usually a vegetarian and rarely eat meat. Sorry to bother you." An Yan said to her.

Li Rongsen also reminded her, "Don't make it too sweet. If there's no juice, use water. Nothing else is necessary. The amount doesn't need to be too large. She always just takes a couple of sips and doesn't want to waste anything."

Mancao smiled and said to Anyan, "He is truly a dedicated city slave. He knows your preferences so well. It shows that what the old man said is right. He is an excellent person."

"That's why you want to snatch her over to help you manage things, right?" An Yan asked him.

"That's exactly what you said, but there's no need for that right now. The city lord should enjoy it himself. I'm not worthy of it." Mancao playfully joked with Anyan, while looking at Qingfeng again.

Mancao and Qingfeng can be said to be a perfect match, but I wonder what their final outcome will be.

Qingfeng said, "It would be nice if I could play a song under the moonlight today."

"I'm a rough person and don't understand elegance. Now I regret it." Mancao sighed. She originally only wanted to help her brother take care of this place, but she never thought about what she really wanted.

An Yan said, "If you want to learn, wait for me to get you the sheet music and instruments when I get back, and I'll teach you step by step for a few days."

"That's great. Let's make a deal. You must come back to see me again." Mancao said to Anyan with a smile, and then asked her, "By the way, what does the big tiger outside eat? I see it's so well behaved, so it must be hungry."

"It's okay, I just gave him something to eat." An Yan signaled her not to worry about it.

"Okay, you and him go to the tree to enjoy the scenery first. I will tell the servants to prepare some snacks." After Mancao finished speaking, he went to the kitchen first.

An Yan asked Qing Feng: "Does it hurt now?"

"Well, everything is fine now. I feel like I'm alive again. It's a wonderful feeling." Qingfeng said to them.

"If, by any chance, you remember something again, remember one thing: being too persistent will only hurt others and yourself." An Yan reminded him. She was afraid that sooner or later he would remember Chu Nu's matter.

If he goes crazy again and wants to be with Chu, he will be letting Mancao down.

"I understand. You should let go of things that don't belong to you and cherish the people around you. That's the truth, right?" Qingfeng asked with a chuckle.

The man under the moonlight looked tender and affectionate. He had become a modest gentleman, as if he had been reborn.

An Yan nodded at him, and then went up the tree with Li Rongsen.

The steps leading up are also made of wood. Although only one person can pass through, they are very stable.

There is a platform in the middle of the tree. The area is not large, only about twenty square meters. One side is against the thick main trunk, and the other three sides are based on branches. There are also wooden railings around it, and many red ribbons are tied around it.

A gentle breeze blew, rippling the red silk and causing the glowing fruits to move slightly.

Li Rongsen sat next to An Yan and said to her, "The scenery here is so beautiful."

"It's a good place, but we have to go back early tomorrow morning, otherwise the old people will be worried." An Yan said to him.

"Ganoderma lucidum is really interesting. It's so precious, how can it grow in just one night of moonlight?" Li Rongsen asked her. He was a little puzzled. Most precious herbs need to go through many years of wind, frost, rain and snow before they can grow or bear fruit.

An Yan smiled and said, "Of course it won't grow, but a small bud will sprout, which is enough. Manteng's disease is not that difficult to treat, and a little bit is enough. As for Wen Jiaer, we can take it back and plant it in Xicheng. It will take about ten days. The medicinal effect of Ganoderma lucidum varies according to its growth time."

Li Rongsen nodded slightly, then looked up at the moon and said, "The moonlight is beautiful."

"This place is really suitable for seclusion. It's quiet and not noisy." An Yan said with a smile.

At this time, an old woman's voice was heard. She said, "Since the city lord likes this place, why not stay? My grandson is willing to give the entire forest as a betrothal gift. I am here to act as a matchmaker for him."

It turned out to be the old lady coming over.

Li Rongsen was shocked, and An Yan was also confused. She didn't know where this came from, and why Man Teng had such intentions.

An Yan immediately stood up and went back under the tree, and Li Rongsen followed her.

"Old lady, what do you mean? I don't seem to understand. I don't plan to stay." An Yan made her intentions clear to the old lady.

The old lady smiled and said, "Stay ten more days, and you'll understand how thoughtful my grandson is. He's never told me he likes anyone. He's always thought only of this forest, never of a lifelong commitment. I can tell he's incredibly serious."

"Why didn't I realize that he was interested in me?" An Yan frowned. She found this unbelievable. Maybe it wasn't Man Teng's intention, but the old lady's own.

"He is just shy and doesn't know how to deal with matters of the heart, so an old woman like me has to come here to explain it to you." The old lady said with a smile.

"We have to leave early tomorrow morning." An Yan told her.

This surprised the old lady. She asked, "Why are you so anxious? Be patient and stay for a few more days. You will eventually find his advantages. It won't be too late to make a decision then. Just consider it a favor to me."

(End of this chapter)