Chapter 171

When Xu Yi saw that it was the Jia family boy who came back to look for him last time, he asked: "Why are you here? Didn't you buy the incense?"

"I bought the incense." The boy was a little downcast and said to Xu Yi said, "I bought all the medicinal materials, but I failed to concoct the method written on the prescription twice in a row."

After finishing speaking, the young man paused, thinking about his master's explanation, and said: "Master, let me Please come and ask Doctor Xu to help you prepare the medicine."

The preparation method written on the prescription is clear, and anyone who knows some pharmacology will know it once he tries it. It's probably because no one in Jia's family understands pharmacology, so they couldn't concoct it after trying it.

Xu Yi didn't think much and nodded in agreement.

He asked: "Have you brought the medicinal materials?"

The boy shouted quickly: "Yes, they have been brought, they are all here." He eagerly delivered the jute paper bag he brought to Xu Yi.

Xu Yi took the medicine bag and said to him: "Come back to get it at three o'clock."

He returned to the yard with the medicine bag. Ajin heard the noise and pulled Erqing to stand in the corridor next to him and wait. Xu Yi.

Seeing Lang Jun send the person away, she trotted over and took the medicine bag from Xu Yi's hand: "What medicine powder do you want to concoct? Lang Jun can just leave it to me."

"It's a cure . Medicine for armpit odor." Seeing her taking the initiative, Xu Yi planned to let Ah Jin try it.

With him guiding you, the error rate will be very low.

After a while, a small mobile stove appeared in the yard, with a clay pot on top and a few pieces of charcoal fire thrown below. After burning for a while, the pottery pot gave off warmth, and the medicinal materials could be put in and fried in order.

Xu Yi stood next to Ah Jin and said to her: "Stir fry for a quarter of an hour until the medicinal materials can be crushed into dregs when you pinch them with your hands."

"Yeah." Ah Jin held the pot. Shoveling, arms never stop.

When the strong smell of medicine floated in the air, Xu Yi squeezed it and felt that the heat was almost done, so he asked Ah Jin to stop.

Xu Yi clapped his hands and said, "Try it."

Ah Jin did as he was told, feeling the wonderful feeling of the medicinal materials turning into dregs between his fingers, and asked in surprise: "Is this good?"

Xu Yi: "Yes, Let it cool and then grind it into powder with Hui Yi Groove."

Xu Yi no longer needs to be there to guide you in the next step. Ah Jin can do it well alone.

She ground the medicinal materials into powder, took a sifted bamboo dustpan, and sifted out the rough parts.

This part of the coarse medicinal powder is then ground repeatedly to avoid wasting any medicinal materials.

Ah Jin wrapped the medicinal powder back into the jute paper, folded it carefully, tied it with a hemp rope, and hung it on the wooden hook on the upper beam of the eaves.

After finishing, Ah Jin ran briskly to report to Xu Yi, when she came out of the main room and wanted to go to the kitchen to find her brother. A Xu, who was busy in the kitchen, had already taken out the steamed meat buns from the bamboo drawer.

Hot smoke filled the entire field of vision, and the alluring aroma of meat invaded the tip of the nose. Ah Jin smelled it, and fluids formed in his mouth unconsciously.

This smell is so delicious.

It's more fragrant than the mutton buns sold at Grandma Cao's bun stall outside.

"Ah Jin, you're here, take out the steamed buns quickly. The braised mandarin fish will be ready too." A Xu saw her coming and smiled at her and said, "Ask Mr. Lang if you want to make a dipping saucer." "Dip the steamed buns?"

Ah Jin said with a smile: "Lang Jun expected you to ask, let me tell my brother that there is no need to dip the dishes."

She said and stepped forward, and A Xu handed her a plate of hot steamed buns. in hand.

Ah Jin took it and returned to the main room.

When Xu Yi saw her coming back, he put down the medical book in his hand, cleaned his hands and helped wipe the table.

Ah Jin didn't want Lang Jun to take action, but he couldn't spare any, so he had to give up, put the plate of steamed buns on the table, and said unhappily: "Lang Jun is just sitting there, why are you still up and busy? Your hands should be for Treating patients is not for rough work."

Xu Yi also said with a smile: "I don't have hands that don't touch Yangchun Shui. There is no need to be so pretentious."

A Jin said, "Lang Jun is just too easy to talk to. We know that. The husband is good, but outsiders may not."

When Xu Yi heard this, he could only shake his head and not argue with her.

Just as he said these words, A Xu came over with braised mandarin fish in oil and asked with a smile: "What are Lang Jun and sister talking about?"

"Nothing said." A Jin said first, deliberately facing Xu Yi's He teased, "How could someone as good as Mr. Lang make things difficult for him? I'm petty and deliberately said angry words to make Mr. Lang unhappy."

Xu Yi couldn't help but smile bitterly, so he said he couldn't argue with Ah Jin. Among several people, no one can speak highly of her.

A Xu was stunned for a moment and saw something was wrong, but he knew his sister's temperament, so he thought it was the husband who did something that was not "the husband" again.

"Lang Jun, just listen to your sister." In this regard, A Xu has always been on his sister's side.

Xu Yi: "..."

He touched his nose guiltily and pretended not to see the looks they both gave him.

"This mandarin fish is so delicious. A Xu, your cooking skills are getting better and better." Xu Yi changed the subject with a natural expression.

Sure enough, A Xu followed Xu Yi's gaze and looked at the braised mandarin fish on the table, scratched his head with a naive smile, and said sheepishly: "The braised mandarin fish I bought last time, Mr. Lang said it was delicious, so I made it." I'm trying to make it, but I still don't know if it tastes right to you."

Xu Yi picked up a chopstick and ate it in his mouth, chewing it slowly for a while, with surprise in his eyes: "It's delicious, as good as the last time."

He looked at it. A Xu's eyes were even more surprised.

With A Xu by his side, every time he wanted to eat, A Xu would try his best to make it.

Xu Yi's appetite was greatly satisfied, and he happily ate two more meat buns.

...

Time passed by, and Shopkeeper Jia had been applying the medicine powder for five days.

On this day, he woke up early and went to the main room to have breakfast with Madam Huang.

Madam Huang didn't like to sit and eat with him. The smell really affected her appetite.

As a result, this time, Madam Huang was a little surprised when she saw him approaching and smelled his body odor mixed with the smell of medicine.

That extremely stinky body odor doesn't seem so bad anymore.

Madam Huang was surprised and asked, "Have you changed the incense?"

"Is there any?" Shopkeeper Jia sniffed the smell on his body. He had done nothing else in the past few days except taking medicine powder or taking medicinal baths.

What was on his mind, he didn't care about being cautious, and quickly asked Madam Huang: "Do I smell better?"

After saying that, he stood up again, called the young man and the mother-in-law who were waiting outside, and faced Madam Huang. The housewife was very polite and let her smell his scent with a smile, but she felt a change.

The mother-in-law and others have been with Shopkeeper Jia for more than ten years, and are very familiar with his smell.

But at the end of the day, I can't describe the smell of the master. I just feel that the smell on Shopkeeper Jia's body is indeed not as bad as before.

However, it has only been a few days since the medicine was applied, but the effect is not that obvious. If you smell it carefully and often, it will still make you feel sick and uncomfortable.

Even so, the mother-in-law and the boy were very surprised and said good things one after another.

"Master, your illness is cured." The mother-in-law cried with joy and wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

The boy became more sincere and shouted happily: "Sir, that prescription is really wonderful. I didn't expect Doctor Xu's medical skills to be so good. Otherwise, I wouldn't know what to do with this disease."

"Yes. " , I didn’t expect this recipe to be so useful.” Shopkeeper Jia also sighed.

The illness that had troubled him for decades was easily solved by the other party.

Mrs. Huang said thoughtfully: "Then I should thank Dr. Xu."

Shopkeeper Jia listened to his wife's advice and agreed without hesitation. He ordered his servant to go to the warehouse to pick out a few gifts and send them to Xu Yi. There.

Soon, the boy knocked on Xu Yi's door with a congratulatory gift.

As a result, I felt lonely and asked the neighbors nearby, only to find out that Dr. Xu had left Zitong County yesterday.

The boy was a little panicked and almost tripped over a stone on the ground when he left. He ignored the pain in his feet and ran back to report to Shopkeeper Jia.

Shopkeeper Jia had a look of confusion on his face when he heard this... He should have known that the other party had bought a donkey and a carriage, so he would not stay in Zitong for long.

...

At this time, the donkey cart Xu Yi and the others were riding in had arrived at Longqing Mansion.

Longqing Mansion belongs to Lizhou Road, but it is still within the jurisdiction of Zitong County. Xu Yi and others drove the donkey cart to Pu'an County, which was under their control, to stop and rest.

Now they have two donkey carts, and the luggage and equipment they carry have been upgraded to another level.

This time, they did not stay in an inn in the city, but set up a leather tent in the suburbs.

This tent is sewn from several pieces of cowhide and can withstand wind, rain, and wild beasts. After it was set up, four people sat inside and rested, and the space did not feel crowded.

It was because of this tent that Xu Yi and the others stayed in Zitong for a few more days.

At this moment, A Xu and Er Qing set up their tents and ran to the river to get water. The water you retrieve cannot be drunk directly. Impurities need to be precipitated first and then poured into a new clay pot to be boiled.

Xu Yi took Xiao Huang and looked around. Although this place was outside the city, it was not far from the city wall of Pu'an City and could be reached in two-quarters of an hour's walk.

There are water sources around, and it coincides with the warm wind and warm weather in spring. Everything revives and the vegetation grows vigorously.

After Xu Yi took Xiao Huang a few steps, he came across some herbs. He plucked some of the herbs he could pick and took them into his hands.

But soon, Xu Yi saw a Agrimony plant with bright golden flowers and leaves composed of large and small leaves.

Agrimony is a good thing. Xu Yi rarely encountered it in Yanting and Zitong. He didn't expect to be so lucky today. When he was walking around, he saw it in the corner.

This agrimony grows very tall, almost one meter, and the slender plant is covered with fine hairs.

Xu Yi found that the seeds under the flower were mature. After staying like this for a while, a few seeds stuck to his sleeves.

As long as you take away its seeds, it will fall as you move, take root, and continue to thrive.

Xu Yi did not dig up the whole plant, but only picked a few twigs, took out the mature seeds on it, and wrapped them in a handkerchief.

When they came back, A Xu and the others were stunned when they saw Xu Yi holding various medicinal herbs in his hands.

Compared to them, Lang Jun can easily encounter various medicinal materials anytime and anywhere.

"Lang Jun, what is this?"

"It seems to be Agrimony. I remember Lang Jun dug it up before."

Xu Yi raised his eyebrows when he heard this and asked them on the spot: "Then do you remember what this Agrimony can cure?

Ah Jin thought for a while and answered first: "This medicine can replenish qi and stop bleeding, and it can also activate qi and blood. It is a tonic." [Note 1] "

Is there any more?" Xu Yi looked at them with a smile.

This time, it was A Xu who stood up and answered: "Lang Jun, I remember you said that this agrimony is also called Tuoli grass, and it can treat fatigue and fatigue injuries."

Xu Yi nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that they had firmly remembered what he said. If so.

He handed the agrimony in his hand to them and added: "In addition to the uses you mentioned, it has a bitter and cold taste. It is mainly responsible for evil and heat. It has scabies, ulcers, hemorrhoids, and the effect of removing white worms." [Note 2]

In addition, there are many taboos when using Agrimony.

For example, if the bleeding does not stop, it cannot be used, otherwise it may have side effects.

In other words, promoting qi and blood circulation will actually make bleeding worse.

After Xu Yi explained to them how to use the agrimony, he asked them to dry it on the tent.

"Remember to use stones to hold it down, otherwise it will be blown away by the wind." Xu Yi did not forget to remind.

He walked back to the tent, poured a cup of boiled water, blew on it, and took small sips to soothe his throat.

At this time, Erqing came to him and told him that he wanted to try his luck in the mountains not far away.

Xu Yi said: "Bring Xiao Huang with you."

"Yes." Er Qing nodded. He and Xiao Huang were already the best partners.

Ajin came in after drying the herbs. When she heard that he was going to hunt in the mountains, she asked Xu Yi with shining eyes: "Mr. Lang, can I follow you?"

Afraid that Xu Yi would not agree, she sighed and said that she had been sitting here for the past few days. I was almost suffocated in the carriage and wanted to move my limbs.

If she's lucky, she can help Erqing hunt more prey.

"I think you just want to play." Xu Yi shook his head helplessly, but he didn't stop her. Playfulness is the nature of young people.

Even if he followed him out, Ah Jinxu was still only sixteen or seventeen years old, so he was still a teenager.

Like an old mother, he looked at their excited expressions and warned, "There is snake-repelling medicine in the medicine box. You all should bring it with you. By the way, give some more to A Xu and let him sprinkle the medicine powder around."

They will stay here tonight to be on guard against snakes, insects, rats, ants and other animals.

After explaining, Xu Yi waved his hand confidently and let them go out. He moved the short table from the carriage and put it in the tent. He also took pen, ink, paper and inkstone, poured some water, and began to grind the ink.

Since coming out of Yanting, Xu Yi has developed the habit of writing notes.

It is said that writing notes originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and had entered a period of prosperity during the Song Dynasty. The most famous among them are the diaries of Lu You and Fan Chengda. [Note 3]

The dozen volumes of travel notes given to him by Pang Boyi are also a type of handbooks.

These dozen volumes of travel notes were all recorded bit by bit by Pang Boyi when he traveled around the world.

Pang Boyi gave such a precious treasure to Xu Yi without blinking an eye.

Xu Yi naturally knew the value of these travel notes, so he cherished these travel notes on the road, and after reading them, he kept them in a bookcase.

Xu Yi held a pen and wrote about the people and things he met along the way.

He mainly recorded the various medicinal herbs he encountered, and wrote their growth conditions, environment, characteristics, medicinal values, etc. in detail on Xuanbai's paper.

As time went by, the amount of paper in front of Xu Yi gradually decreased. He waved his hand and put the paper covered with writing in front of him aside.

And around him, on the floor covered with mats, sheets of white bamboo paper were covered with ink stains that penetrated the back of the paper.