Chapter 642 Is it for real? (Revised)
The old steward, however, scurried up to her, beaming at Jiang Nuanzhi: "Young Master, this old servant can introduce you to everyone."
Old man: "!!!"
Hey! This old bastard's really asking for it!
The old man almost bit his gums to pieces, but when he met Jiang Nuanzhi's clear eyes, he finally twitched his lips with heartache and said, "Um, bring them all."
The old steward smiled and took out the pills one by one: "Young Master, look, this is the Longevity Pill, which can prolong the life of the elderly. This is the Life-Saving Pill, which can save the life of people who have lost too much blood in a short time; it has even saved people from postpartum hemorrhage. And there are the medicines you saw before: the Strengthening Pill, the Tonic Pill, and the Beauty Pill."
"Wow, this is amazing! Who developed this? It's incredible!" Jiang Nuanzhi was already shocked even before opening the jade bottle.
Upon hearing this, the old man immediately raised his chin proudly.
Jiang Nuanzhi's eyes lit up: "Did you make this?"
The old man's lips twitched. "What are you talking about? How could I have such abilities? These are all passed down from my master's lineage! My master told me that an ancestor was proficient in divination, astrology, and medicine, and unexpectedly gained a connection to the immortals, becoming a celestial master. These are all things he left behind. I don't know if it's true, but people have made it sound like a miraculous skill. These elixirs are indeed exceptionally effective. However, there aren't many left for me now. I've tried refining them, and the effects are different."
Jiang Nuanzhi's eyes flickered, and the next second, she smiled and hugged the old man's arm: "That's amazing! I've never heard of it before. Can you tell me more about it?"
A quarter of an hour later, the old butler looked at his master in disbelief. It turned out that his master had not only taken out all the things he had just hidden after the young master's repeated praises, but also told the young master how to use them one by one. He even gave the young master the keys to the precious pills that he had locked away.
The old butler's lips twitched as she fixed her gaze on the young master, who spoke with a calm and composed smile. If anyone else had suddenly seen so many treasures, they would probably have gone mad. But she was amazed by each one, and praised them sincerely, making everyone feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
What's even more remarkable is that she was very sensible and didn't take the key without permission. Although she looked around a lot, she only took two bottles of pills.
Whether in terms of temperament or ability, this woman is indeed remarkable; no wonder her master took a liking to her.
"What can you do with just these two bottles? Here, take this one too. And this one!" The old man saw the two pitiful little jade bottles in Jiang Nuanzhi's hands and immediately dragged her into his storeroom to pick them out.
Jiang Nuanzhi stayed at the Imperial Preceptor's residence for another hour.
An hour later, she jumped over the courtyard wall. Dongzang and two guardians followed her, each carrying a bundle. The old man waved goodbye to Jiang Nuanzhi reluctantly, saying, "If you don't have enough, come back for more."
"It's late, you should go back and rest."
Jiang Nuanzhi waved goodbye, and then, under the watchful eyes of the two men, jumped off the wall and hurried home under the moonlight.
As they neared home, Dongzang was still in a daze. He looked at the things in his hands and then at the two protectors following behind him: "Madam, pinch me. Am I dreaming?"
The group sneaked into the Imperial Preceptor's residence at night. They originally wanted to get back the inheritance jade pendant, but instead of returning it, they brought back a lot of rare and precious materials, and even brought back two great protectors.
Is this reasonable?
The two guardians, staring at Dongzang in astonishment, were speechless.
How fresh is it?
She couldn't understand it, as if the two of them had figured it out.
They were originally following behind their young master, watching the show. After all, how many years had it been since they had seen their master so lively? To be precise, how many years had it been since they had seen their master at all?
To everyone's surprise, they were soon sent out by their master to protect the young master.
Dongzang had no time to care what they were thinking. She swallowed hard and suddenly realized something.
The Imperial Preceptor wasn't joking; it seems he really is choosing his wife to be the heir to his household.
Good heavens, isn't that higher than the rank of general?
Is the lady the future Imperial Advisor?
Looking at the lady's pretty face, he remained silent for a long time.
Inside the Imperial Preceptor's residence, the old man peered out from the wall. He could no longer see anyone, but he kept staring at them, saying, "That girl, she just forgot about the beauty pill she was so eager to take."
As he spoke, the old man glanced at the jade bottle in his hand.
"This old servant will send it over right away?"
The old man shook his head: "No need."
The courtyard wall in front of him seemed to separate two worlds, and he never stepped out of the courtyard to chase after them.
The old steward beside him moved his lips slightly, and after a long while, he sighed and said, "Master, the court is currently embroiled in constant strife, and it's also the time when General Li is going on campaign. Our Imperial Preceptor's Mansion has always remained aloof from these matters. Now that you're sending the young master with two protectors, I'm afraid it might cause misunderstandings."
The old man's expression was grim: "You know these are turbulent times. Li Rong is still in the capital, and everyone is patiently maintaining a facade of calm, waiting for him to set out on his campaign. Once he does, the capital will be engulfed in bloodshed. It's already difficult enough for a young girl like Nuan to be caught up in such conflict. I'm merely adding some leverage for her, protecting her life in a crucial moment."
The old steward frowned: "However, this will inevitably make others think that our National Preceptor's Mansion is going to stand with the Li family, which is a violation of the agreement made back then."
The old man pursed his lips and remained silent for a long while before finally saying, "A pact? All the people who made pacts with me are long dead now."
He paused for a moment, then added, "However, I don't intend to get involved. But that wicked disciple Xiao Yuanshan should be eliminated. If the world truly falls into his hands, it's uncertain whether our National Preceptor's Mansion's century-old foundation can still be preserved."
"So, you want to help the young master get rid of Xiao Yuanshan?"
The old man held the jade bottle in his hand and sighed after a long while.
"This is my support for her, and also a test. If she can emerge unscathed, she will be able to uphold the future glory of our Imperial Preceptor's Mansion, and the mansion will naturally be hers. If not, I will not interfere any further; everything will depend on her fate."
"Girl, I hope you won't disappoint me."
Outside, the celebratory fireworks display gradually came to an end, and the war songs from afar could still be heard in the smoke-filled air, making the entire Imperial Preceptor's Mansion seem exceptionally lonely.
The old man suddenly looked away, and the next second, he grabbed the old butler's ear, narrowed his eyes, and said, "You old bastard, you dared to reveal all my good stuff, letting that brat take so much away in one go! I'm going to skin you alive today!"
In the blink of an eye, the old man returned to his former appearance.
"Master, Master, please be gentle! This old servant knows he was wrong!"
The two voices faded into the distance, eventually disappearing into the air thick with the smell of gunpowder from the burning firecrackers.
(End of this chapter)
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