A glimmer of light appeared in the eyes that had been numbed by life.

"Can I still see Zhuer grow up?" Aunt Xu looked at Wenwen with hope in her eyes.

"You will get better only if you cooperate with the treatment." Wenwen nodded affirmatively.

Wenwen took the load of firewood and went down the mountain with Aunt Xu back home.

She insisted on pulling Aunt Xu into the clinic to wait for He Hongchi to come and take her pulse.

He Hongchi touched the small mustache on his chin and frowned slightly. He was in such a serious state of health.

After a long while, he asked Wenwen to feel his pulse and then write a report on the patient's treatment.

He Hongchi returned to the yard to arrange some things.

He Hongchi picked up the pathology report she had written and nodded. It was basically on point. He then picked up the conditioning prescription and was satisfied. Not bad, great progress.

"Not bad, but it's still a little lacking. You need to use warming tonic medicine to nourish it at the beginning, and only in the later stages can you use strong tonic medicine. Also, you can't overwork yourself."

He looked at the medicine and said, "Your body is weak and needs warming and nourishing. I will prescribe a few more food-nourishing prescriptions. You can adjust them according to the situation."

1. **Danggui, Ginger, and Lamb Soup**: Danggui, ginger, and lamb are all warming ingredients that have the effects of warming the middle and dispelling cold, replenishing blood, and activating blood circulation. It is suitable for those with insufficient Qi and blood, as well as those who are physically weak and afraid of cold.

2. Goji Berry and Red Date Chicken Soup: Goji berries and red dates nourish the liver and kidneys and replenish qi and blood, while chicken is a high-protein, low-fat tonic. This soup nourishes the body and boosts immunity.

3. Siwu Decoction: Composed of angelica sinensis, rehmannia root, white peony root, and chuanxiong rhizome, it's a classic blood-tonifying remedy. It regulates qi and blood, improving symptoms like pale complexion and fatigue.

4. **Shenling Baizhu San**: Contains ginseng, poria cocos, and white atractylodes macrocephala, and is known to strengthen the spleen and replenish qi. Suitable for those with weak spleen and stomach and poor appetite.

5. Guipi Decoction: Made with Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Astragalus membranaceus, it nourishes the heart and spleen. It can help alleviate symptoms like palpitations, insomnia, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

He Hongchi wrote the prescription and handed it to Wenwen.

"I've just told Wen Xiao and the other two that I'll let them help with chopping wood and fetching water.

Although we can help, it’s not the solution.”

Wenwen tapped her fingers lightly on the table, thinking, "This is the only way to go for now. Let's wait a few months until the cassava harvest comes in. If we open a workshop then, Lin Qing can come in and work there. At least we can make a living."

"Since you have planned it out, that's fine." His apprentice is young and thinks things through carefully.

"By the way, Master, do you think we can sell some pills if we make them? I just think that Lijiawan is backed by such a resource-rich mountain, and if possible, we can increase Lijiawan's income."

Wenwen thought of Bupleurum granules and Isatis root granules. They are both convenient and effective.

"Master, if the medicine could be made into something that could be drunk by just mixing it with water, wouldn't that be very convenient, especially for children? I'd put sugar in it and it would be sweet."

He Hongchi rolled his eyes at her and said, "You need to put sugar in medicine? Then don't take it. Just die of illness."

Wenwen...

Okay, old-fashioned.

So Wenwen patiently told He Hongchi about the convenience of the granules and how popular they were.

Finally, He Hongchi said let’s give it a try and see if he can do it.

Wenwen said that the master could definitely do it, and then gave some suggestions.

The master and disciple got to work as soon as they said they would, and went into the alchemy room in the afternoon.

Since the master and apprentice often needed to refine pills, they simply built another room to use as a medicine refinery.

After the master and apprentice's experiment failed again, they did not give up and continued.

First, we select high-quality Bupleurum chinense, which has thick, yellow-brown roots and a light herbal aroma. After washing and drying, we finely crush and grind it into a fine powder.

Next, the bupleurum powder is mixed with an appropriate amount of water and stirred into a uniform slurry. This slurry is then poured into a specially prepared copper pot and simmered over a slow fire. Constant stirring is required throughout the simmering process to ensure even heating and prevent clumping.

Over time, the paste gradually thickens and the essence of the herbs is fully released. At this point, some auxiliary ingredients such as honey or liquorice need to be added to enhance the taste and harmonize the medicinal properties.

After the slurry is cooked, it is poured into a mold and allowed to cool and solidify into blocks. The blocks of Bupleurum Granules are then cut into small pieces and dried to remove excess water.

Wenwen put small pieces of Bupleurum chinense powder into a cup and added hot water to brew it. Although it did not dissolve in the water as quickly as the granules, it dissolved after stirring a few times with chopsticks.

She tasted it again. It was sweet with a hint of honey, which neutralized the smell of herbs and made it more acceptable.

"Master, do you think it's better to keep it in small pieces like this, or grind it directly into powder?" Wenwen felt that it would be better to grind it directly into powder, which would be easier to brew.

"Grinding it into powder takes too much time, and the medicinal properties of powder tend to evaporate easily. It's best to use granules that are smaller than small pieces, so that it is easier to brew."

Wenwen gave the chef a thumbs-up. "Isn't this the same idea as a granule powder?" With this idea, she believed it wouldn't be far from being successful.

Finally, the dried Bupleurum Root Granules are put into small bags and sealed for storage. In this way, bags of Bupleurum Root Granules made using the traditional method are presented before your eyes.

There is no doubt that Chaihu Granules have been well received by the villagers.

Everyone likes its convenience and speed, as it does not require time to decoct the medicine, and it does not have the bitterness and medicinal taste of the juice.

With the success of Chaihu Granules, Wenwen and He Hongchi developed Isatis Root Granules.

Wenwen looked at the two types of powder and felt a little worried.

"Master, what should we do to get these two granules on the market? Such excellent medicine can't just be in Lijiawan."

"I have a friend who runs a pharmacy in Beijing. I'll write a letter and take a look." He Hongchi stroked his mustache.

"That's fine, let's test the waters first." It's very inconvenient due to current policy restrictions.

"If we really want to make medicine, we have to build a house and buy equipment, and there are a lot of trivial things to do." He Hongchi said that everything is difficult at the beginning.

Wenwen sighed: "I'm short of money, and Master, you don't allow me to sell herbs."

He Hongchi couldn't help laughing when he saw his apprentice's worried look.

"Keep the wild ginseng, and sell some of the Polygonum multiflorum and Poria cocos. If that's not enough, sell some Ganoderma lucidum." The silly disciple was vying for the medicinal materials she had last time, all of which were top quality.

Wenwen nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble you to worry about it, Master."

"If we want to make medicine, can we supply the raw materials?"

"It shouldn't be a big problem. There are many mountains here, and villagers can plant crops at the foot of the mountains."

The master and disciple discussed this matter for a long time, and then they would discuss it with their families.