Because Xu Yuan's mother was still ill, Su Man gave Xu Yuan a few days off and also gave him an advance on his wages in case of emergency.
That night, Xu's mother woke up.
Seeing this, Xu Yuan dropped the medicine stove in his hand and knelt beside Xu's mother's bed. "Mother, are you awake? How are you? Are you feeling unwell?"
Although Xu's mother's face was weather-beaten, her demeanor still vaguely showed some of the demeanor of a wealthy family.
She looked at the extra charcoal fire in the floor stove and some exquisite brocade boxes in the room, and immediately frowned, "Where did all this come from?"
Xu Yuan's eyes evaded, "These... were brought by the eldest daughter of the Liu family."
Mother Xu looked Xu Yuan in the eye. "Xu Yuan, tell me the truth. What's going on between you and this Miss Liu? Why would she help you for no reason?"
"I..."
No matter how old you are, your scalp will still tingle when your mother calls you by your full name. Xu Yuan was no exception and whispered what had happened during this period.
From how Su Man found him, to how he asked Su Man to save his life for Xu's mother.
After hearing this, Xu's mother sighed and said, "It seems that this young lady knows your background."
Xu Yuan was stunned. "How could that be? I haven't told anyone about my ancestors."
Mother Xu shook her head gently. "Some things can't be kept secret just because you don't tell them. Alas, it's fate. I didn't want you to get involved with those officials, but since you've already received their kindness, you must repay them. I'm glad to hear what you said. Although Miss Liu is quite cunning, she is also a kind person. In that case, mother will give you something."
"What?" Xu Yuan looked puzzled. "Didn't our belongings get taken away during the house raid?"
Mother Xu didn't answer. She reached out to the purple cotton coat hanging on the screen and said, "Go, bring that coat over here."
This dress is Xu's mother's favorite. She takes it out to wear every autumn and winter, and even remembers to dry it in the spring and summer to prevent it from getting moldy.
Xu Yuan thought his mother was cold, so he took it as he was told.
But after Xu's mother took it, she actually tore open the lining of the cotton coat.
"Mother, what are you doing?"
Xu's mother did not answer, but took out a book from the lining of her cotton coat and handed it to Xu Yuan.
"This is?"
Xu Yuan took it and flipped through a few pages, and found that it was a medical book.
No, to be precise, what is recorded above is more like witchcraft.
Xu Yuan has been learning medicine from his father since he was a child. If it were not for the changes in his family, he would have been a doctor like his grandfather and father.
However, this book was different from what he had learned before. In addition to medical techniques and prescriptions, it contained some magical things.
For example, using soil from graves or frost on tiles can bring bad luck. Hair combined with cinnabar can be made into an elixir that will make the person who consumes it inseparable from you. There are even ancient methods to ward off evil spirits.
Xu Yuan was confused. "Mom, what is this?"
Mother Xu propped herself up and stood up. Xu Yuan hurried forward and put a pillow behind her. "Be careful."
Mother Xu waved her hand, took a breath, and said, "When your father gave me this book, he told me to destroy it. But this is the only thing he left me, and I have never been willing to throw it away. Now that you have decided to enter the world, I will give it to you."
"So, everything above is true?"
"Indeed, your grandfather was famous not only for his medical skills but also for his unconventional skills. It was precisely because of this that he was exploited and involved in the harem disputes."
Recalling the past, Xu's mother's eyes reddened. "Now, despite your father's wishes, I am giving you this book. I just want you to have an extra bargaining chip to save your life. You must use it with caution and don't follow in your grandfather's footsteps."
For a moment, Xu Yuan felt as if the book in his hand weighed a thousand pounds. He said in a deep voice, "I definitely won't."
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As the New Year draws to a close, every household becomes busy, some buying New Year's goods, some preparing family banquets, and the Liu family is no exception.
In the Biluo Garden, Si Xi opened the door holding a steaming basin of water.
Su Man had just finished her morning run. After a simple wash, she changed into a moon-white long skirt, and put on a Qiuxiang-colored double-breasted long jacket embroidered with silver thread. Her hair was tied into an ordinary bun. It was definitely Liu Man's outfit in the past.
Si Xi squatted down to help Su Man adjust the hem of her skirt. "The prince will be back today and will visit you in the afternoon."
"knew."
Suman picked up the veil on the dressing table and covered her face with it.
This was specially made for her, just enough to cover the scary birthmark on her face, leaving only a pair of slightly small almond-shaped eyes exposed.
Actually, Liu Luoyi's appearance is not bad, just not stunning. Now that she has lost weight, she also has some of the youthful charm of a girl.
As for why Liu Luoyi became like that, it was mainly because Liu Luoyi was the daughter of a housekeeper and had never enjoyed the treatment of a rich lady.
So, ever since she became the second daughter of the mansion, she had lived a life of luxury, with servants serving her in every way. She herself, on the other hand, was fed a daily diet of various pastries, fat chickens and ducks, until she was practically a ball. Add to that the black birthmark on her face, and she became a laughing stock in the mansion.
This should also be the reason why she attacked Liu Man. Compared to her, Liu Man was a natural-born eldest daughter, loved by her parents, respected by servants, and had a fiancé of noble status, all of which she did not have.
Thinking of this, Su Man's heart moved slightly.
fiancé...
She curled the corners of her lips, it seemed that there was still a good show to be performed today.
Just as he was thinking about it, someone came from outside and told Su Man to go to the front hall because the prince had arrived.
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When Su Man arrived at the main hall, Fang Tianhe had already arrived and Master Liu was talking to him.
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