Jiang Yimian paused, somewhat surprised that the little guy was because of Liu Xiaoyun.
She could guess why the other person was crying; she guessed it was because of Chen Tiezhu.
She heard Liu Xiaoyun crying several times at night, and Gou Sheng also looked worried and listless from time to time, most likely because of the situation at home.
"Does Ono want to help Aunt Xiaoyun?"
Ono nodded quickly, her eyes sparkling, but the light in them soon dimmed. "I don't know how to help Aunt Xiaoyun. Sister, can you cure Uncle Tiezhu? I heard them arguing today, and Aunt Xiaoyun cried because of him."
Jiang Yimian didn't answer, but reached out and patted Xiao Ye's head before smiling and saying, "Why do you, a little kid, think so much all day long? You're like a little old man. Go back to sleep. I'll help them."
Upon hearing that Jiang Yimian agreed to help the Chen family, the little guy instantly became happy, hugged Jiang Yimian's neck, and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I knew my sister would help them. My sister is the best."
After saying that, he happily went to sleep with Wang Fengqin.
Jiang Yimian smiled and went inside.
She had long wanted to help Chen Tiezhu get medical treatment, but Liu Xiaoyun and Gou Sheng had never mentioned it, so she didn't want to rush into it for fear of reopening their wounds.
Now that Ono has spoken, she does indeed need to go and find out more.
Now, all three families are working together towards a common goal in this small depression, looking forward to the future. She doesn't want anyone to suffer, because that would affect everyone and make them feel bad, stuck in the sadness of the past.
She wants everyone to look forward.
*
The next morning, the three families brought their farm tools and boarded a raft to remove weeds.
After working for a while, they all rested in the shade.
Seeing that Gou Sheng was squatting alone under the shade of a tree and didn't seem to be in high spirits as he was yesterday, Jiang Yimian walked over to him.
"What's wrong? You look so tired. Didn't you sleep well last night?"
Jiang Yimian squatted down beside him, but Gou Sheng was startled by her and almost slid down the slope next to him.
Jiang Yimian was amused, but Gou Sheng was a little embarrassed. He touched his nose and said in an annoyed tone, "Why do you walk so quietly? You scared me to death."
Jiang Yimian looked somewhat innocent and asked directly, "Is it because of Uncle Tiezhu that you're upset? How did he get injured?"
After a pause, the shock on Gou Sheng's face vanished instantly, and he casually said after a while, "He just fell down the mountain and that's how he ended up."
It's like killing the person from before.
Jiang Yimian continued, "Do you want him to get better?"
Gou Sheng paused, his hand gripping the grass, but quickly put on an indifferent expression. "I dream of him getting better, but he can't."
The family spent all their money on Father's medical treatment, and even sold their winter food supplies, but unfortunately Father still didn't get better.
Jiang Yimian glanced at the bare grass on the ground and said calmly, "What if I could help him stand up again?"
Although she wasn't entirely confident she could cure him, she was at least able to get him back on his feet.
Gou Sheng was startled and looked at Jiang Yimian, "Can you really cure my father?"
He vividly remembered that his mother had searched for all the doctors in town, and even specially invited one back from the county town, but they still couldn't cure his father.
Yi Mian is very capable, but can she be more capable than those doctors?
"You won't lose anything by trying," Jiang Yimian said calmly.
Seeing that the other person was about to pull at the grass on the ground again, she finally couldn't stand it anymore. She pushed the other person away, picked up the shovel on the ground, and shoveled at the houttuynia cordata whose green leaves had already been broken.
What a waste of resources! What a waste of resources!
If this kid keeps pulling them out, all this houttuynia cordata will be wasted.
Houttuynia cordata, also known as fish mint, has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, immune-boosting, heat-clearing and detoxifying effects.
It can also be eaten as a wild vegetable; cold-dressed houttuynia cordata is a unique delicacy for children in Sichuan and Chongqing.
Although she couldn't stand the taste either, she thought it would be good for making mung bean soup to cool down her body.
As Jiang Yimian scraped the piece of houttuynia cordata, she continued, "Go back and tell your mother, and ask her to consider whether or not to let me give it a try."
The words have already been spoken. If the other person is unwilling, it's no big deal. She's just a child now, and people will just think she's bragging.
Gou Sheng nodded happily, but seeing Jiang Yimian picking up the roots of houttuynia cordata, he hesitated and asked, "Sister Yimian, can this be eaten?"
He had just casually picked a handful of leaves, and he felt a strange smell on his hands.
Seeing that he had come back to life, Jiang Yimian simply nodded and said, "This is houttuynia cordata, it's edible. Take the roots and stems back, blanch them, and make a cold salad. The taste is... well..."
People might not be able to handle it.
Before he could finish speaking, Gou Sheng happily started picking them up. "I haven't eaten them yet. I'll take some back to eat with my mother and father."
Last time, he missed out on such a delicious dish as Guanyin Tofu because he didn't trust Sister Yimian. This time, he's learned his lesson. Sister Yimian said that if it's edible, it must be delicious.
He wanted to be the first to try it.
Seeing his excitement, Jiang Yimian assumed he liked the smell, so she didn't say anything more and told him to take his time picking the weeds while she continued removing the weeds.
Even at night, Jiang Yimian could hear Gou Sheng's painful cries from a great distance.
"Mom, what is this? I don't want to eat it. Don't give it to me, throw it away."
"It smells delicious! Did you bring this back?"
*
For several days, the group in Xiaowadi worked in the field weeding. They worked for four days straight before finally clearing away all the weeds and sowing the seeds.
While the seeds still needed time to grow, and everyone was tired, the people who had been busy for four days finally rested at home.
Jiang Yimian left the cave alone.
The medicinal herbs in the small depression were limited and not many grew there. In just a few days, Jiang Yimian dug them all up.
Besides, it had been quite a while since she had looked around the cave area, so she had to go and take a look.
As soon as you emerge from the cave, you can see the burned tree trunks around you. Some of them are sprouting tiny buds, while others are still completely blackened.
Jiang Yimian didn't linger at the cave entrance and went straight to another hilltop that hadn't been burned down.
Because few people walk around, the area is blocked by vines and weeds.
Jiang Yimian cut vines to clear the road while searching around in the grass.
As I walked, I came across a patch of plants hidden among the weeds.
The long, three-lobed leaves resemble wormwood, and the pink flower buds on the stem are mostly open, with only a small portion not yet fully unfolded, which turns out to be a small patch of motherwort.
Motherwort, also known as motherwort wormwood or motherwort mugwort, has a bitter and cool taste. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, regulating menstruation, and eliminating edema. It is very effective in relieving menstrual cramps in women.
"They really hid it well."
Jiang Yimian sighed and took out a small hoe from her basket to dig for medicinal herbs.
She used to drink motherwort granules every time she had menstrual cramps, but after coming here, her menstrual cramps have actually lessened.
However, there are many women in the small depression, so digging up some motherwort to take back will be useful.
After digging up a small patch of motherwort, Jiang Yimian continued walking into the woods. After walking for a while, she saw something familiar.
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