Song Anxin smiled and patted his head, saying, "Then what about your rabbit's food?"
Lin Fengyao thought for a moment and said, "I go to dig grass with my younger brother Dongzi every morning. Tomorrow I'll tell him to dig more to feed our rabbits."
Song Anxin said, "Alright, then Feng Yao will come with me. That way you can all rest assured."
After hearing what their mother said, the boys felt that this was the only way, at least their fourth brother would go with them.
After dinner, it was time for the Lin family class again. Lin Erxi and Lin Dongzi had also finished their dinner early and came over, bringing seven sand tables with them.
Perhaps Brother Lin spent too much time on this sand table, because only two wooden basins were delivered today.
However, they were too busy at home and hadn't had time to plant some mushrooms, so they still had a few wooden basins left. Song Anxin told Brother Lin that there was no rush.
With the sand table, it's much easier for the children to practice calligraphy. They're all reluctant to let go even when it's almost dark.
The next morning, Song Anxin got up early to practice her skills as usual. After breakfast, she took Lin Fengyao to the county.
Lin Fengyao was very excited as he rode the oxcart, chattering incessantly as he looked at the surrounding scenery.
The two women in the carriage and Uncle Lin, the driver, were all amused by him throughout the journey.
A woman said, "I think Fengyao looks much more lively and lovable than before. Look at his little face, it's gotten so much plumper and whiter."
Lin Fengyao chuckled upon hearing this.
Since Song Anxin went out with this kid, the corners of her mouth have never left her lips. This fourth brother has indeed changed a lot. She remembers when she first came, his little face was dirty and he looked like a little radish head. He always liked to hide behind Lin Fenghe, as if he was afraid that she would eat him.
Now I've not only gained weight but I'm also cleaner. I'm not as timid as before and I love to talk, always making people laugh.
Soon the oxcart arrived at the county town gate, and Song Anxin got off and led Lin Fengyao into the town.
This is the busiest time in the county town.
"Candied hawthorns..."
"Steamed buns, steamed buns, delicious and inexpensive meat steamed buns..."
"Vegetables for sale! Fresh vegetables..."
"......"
Lin Fengyao was completely captivated by the sights of the county town as soon as he entered, but he didn't dare to wander around on his own. He held his mother's hand and looked around.
Song Anxin smiled and said, "We'll come back to shop later. Let's sell these medicinal herbs first and get some money. Then Mom will buy you candied hawthorns."
Lin Fengyao's mouth watered at the mention of it. He had never eaten candied hawthorn before. Once during the Spring Festival, he saw his brother Ermu eating it, and all the children in the village surrounded him. He looked so proud.
Lin Ermu is the second grandson of Lin Lizheng.
Song Anxin took Lin Fengyao to the Renshan Clinic they had visited last time. The same young apprentice and the old man were there. Song Anxin thought that this was probably the old man's own clinic.
The young apprentice stepped forward and asked, "Are you feeling unwell, auntie or brother?"
Song Anxin shook her head and said, "I dug some medicinal herbs from the mountain. Do you think your clinic would accept them?"
The young apprentice said, "I can't make that decision myself; we'll have to ask the master to come and take a look."
Then he called out to the old man sitting behind him, "Dr. Zheng, come here for a moment. This auntie says she has some medicinal herbs and is asking if we'd like to buy them?"
Song Anxin thought to herself that her guess was right; this clinic belonged to the old doctor.
After hearing this, Doctor Zheng came over and peered into Song Anxin's basket, asking, "Is this He Shou Wu?"
Then she took out the largest one and said, "It is indeed a Polygonum multiflorum. This one must be at least fifty years old. Polygonum multiflorum has many roots and is difficult to find. Even experienced herbalists have difficulty finding one that is over fifty years old. This old lady must have gone through a lot of trouble."
Song Anxin: "......."
Sister-in-law is fine, but why add "old" to it? o(╥﹏╥)o
After silently wiping away a tear, Song Anxin said, "It is quite difficult to find, but we were lucky. Dr. Zheng, would you consider accepting it?"
Doctor Zheng said, "Of course I'll take it. It's rare to find one that's over fifty years old. How about I give you 380 coins per catty? Don't worry, my clinic may be small, but I'm definitely not trying to rip you off."
Song Anxin knew that the old doctor was a kind person, and he hadn't prescribed any medicine for them last time.
He said, "Alright, I'll pay the price you quoted, Doctor."
Finally, the largest He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) was weighed, weighing two catties and one tael, and was also the most valuable, costing seven hundred and ninety-eight coins.
Song Anxin's basket contained a total of seventeen He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) roots, excluding the largest one.
There are also two that are thirty to forty years old, two that are over twenty years old, and three that are over ten years old.
The old doctor prescribed prices of 190, 115, and 80 coins per catty, respectively, with the rest being less than ten years old.
Especially those from the last year or two, which were small and not very valuable, were eventually sold by doctors for 15 wen per jin (500 grams) for a few that were five years old or older.
These medicinal herbs sold for a total of 1,600 coins, which is 1.6 taels.
Song Anxin received the money and a smile bloomed on her face. This was the first money she had earned here, and she had almost lost her life trying to earn it.
She said sincerely, "Thank you, Dr. Zheng."
"Hey, you deserve this, why are you thanking me? If there are any more good things from such good years in the future, you have to come to me first."
Dr. Zheng stroked his goatee and said.
"But you look kind of familiar to me."
The old doctor looked closely at Song Anxin, then remembered and said:
"Aren't you the woman who carried that young lady with a face full of injuries last time? I remember she became your daughter-in-law."
Upon hearing what the old doctor said, the young apprentice looked at Song Anxin, his eyes lighting up as he said, "Yes! Doctor Zheng, it's that auntie."
Lin Fengyao, the little boy, said from the side, "Are you talking about my sister-in-law Meizi?"
Song Anxin was surprised to be recognized and replied, "I didn't expect Dr. Zheng to still remember me. My daughter-in-law is really grateful to you, doctor."
Dr. Zheng waved his hand and said, "I didn't do anything. Your daughter-in-law is young and just needs to rest more."
"But it was you, kind-hearted old lady, who saved that girl; I remember you very well."
Song Anxin smiled without saying a word. Fine, since you praised me, I'll call you sister-in-law then. ╮(╯▽╰)╭
Lin Fengyao proudly puffed out his chest and said, "That's right, my mother is doing very well now, and my sister-in-law is also living a very good life in my family!"
Seeing Lin Fengyao's proud little face, Song Anxin couldn't help but rub his head. Lin Fengyao enjoyed the feeling of his mother touching his head every time, and he smiled happily.
Song Anxin led Lin Fengyao to say goodbye to the old doctor and leave the clinic, returning to the bustling streets.
With money in hand, Song Anxin felt much more confident and declared, "Fengyao, just tell me if you see anything you want, and I'll buy it for you!"
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