Chapter 591 A Dream of Youth 123
Xie Ning picked up his medicine box and then pulled Yan Xi into the inner room to give her acupuncture. "Your health has improved a lot, but judging from your pulse... Yan Xi, you know that with your body, you should avoid expending too much energy."
Excessive thinking depletes one's vital energy, leading to physical weakness and exhaustion.
Princess Yanxi lay on the couch without speaking, and Xie Ning sighed and did not press her further.
After giving Yanxi acupuncture, Xie Ning and Yanxi read books together. These were books that Yanxi had studied in class, and now, reading them again with Xie Ning, she felt that she had gained a lot of deeper understanding.
Yan Xi glanced at Xie Ning's still somewhat chubby face. Although they were about the same age, she felt a sense of mentorship and friendship towards Xie Ning, with Xie Ning being the "mentor".
She used to think she was smart, and although she didn't show it on her face, she was still proud of herself. But after spending a long time with Xie Ning, she often felt her own shortcomings.
Xie Ning yawned and handed over his book, "This is 'Xiao Dai Ji'. I've read it all, and it contains some insights. You can take a look."
They borrowed books from each other, and rarely gave books away, because the books they owned all had annotations, which were truly precious.
The book Xie Ning was reading not only had annotations from her family of four, but also notes from Xie Wangzhi's friends. What was originally a thin book became thicker with page after page added.
She still needs to find some free time to organize it, and then copy a new one.
Yan Xi handed the book she had found to Xie Ning, saying, "Didn't you say you wanted to read the Commentary on the Waterways Classic? It's a pity I couldn't find it. I'll go to Father's study another day and ask my cousin to look for it in the Imperial Academy's library as well."
"Thank you for your help."
Today, Xiuling saw Xie Ning off as usual. Before the two had even left the hall, Xiuling asked in a low voice, "Little Doctor Xie, could you examine us again and give us acupuncture?"
Xie Ning naturally had no objection.
Xiuling breathed a sigh of relief. She had recently heard that Doctor Xie's father had been promoted again, supposedly for presenting His Majesty with some water conservancy blueprints. His Majesty had originally intended to transfer him to the Ministry of Works.
But Lord Xie said he lacked experience and wanted to first manage the pharmacy well, gain more experience, and only when he had enough seniority could he take on the important responsibilities entrusted to him by His Majesty.
This means not taking credit for yourself, but giving the credit to others.
A person who is both talented and upright will naturally be loved by many.
Xie Wangzhi had an excellent relationship with the court. Because of this incident, although there was resistance to the reform measures he submitted regarding the pharmacy, neither the newly appointed Vice Chancellor nor other officials made things difficult for him.
Isn't it just about removing some corrupt petty officials?
It was a minor matter. Compared to the benefits the new blueprints brought to the drought relief, this small request was insignificant. In the end, not only was Xie Wangzhi's memorial approved, but he was also promoted in the pharmacy so that he could better carry out the reforms.
This was an olive branch extended by the incoming prime minister, which Xie Wangzhi was well aware of, but that didn't mean he had to respond.
After all, things have been quite chaotic lately, and he doesn't want to get involved.
He has always been a cautious person, and for now, he prefers to remain on the sidelines to avoid any unwarranted trouble.
Because what Xie Ning gave Xie Wangzhi wasn't just a blueprint for a waterwheel overturning, but also blueprints for other waterwheels and small tools, as well as some suggestions about the drought that the father and daughter came up with during their conversation.
Xie Wangzhi had also carefully explained to Xie Ning how to use these drawings.
Although keeping such blueprints and using them for business purposes might bring in more money, the country was suffering from a severe drought, and people were displaced. Some things could be kept, but some things could not.
Wealth and honor are what people desire; but if they are not obtained through proper means, they should not be accepted. Poverty and lowliness are what people dislike; but if they are not obtained through proper means, they should not be avoided.
A virtuous person strives for benevolence. Even if one cannot bestow gifts upon all people and help the masses, one should still do one's best to uphold one's principles. Seeking benevolence is not difficult; what is difficult is choosing benevolence and settling into benevolence in the face of various temptations.
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