"Yingjiu, are you there?"
"master."
"Among you one to nine, is there anyone who relies on brute force to gain an advantage?"
"In reply, Yingba is the one who can draw a thousand-jin bow and lift a five-hundred-jin millstone."
Xu Yixing recalled that Yingba was short and not very strong, and he never realized that he had such ability.
"Okay, is he in Beijing now?"
"Here I am."
"Then tell him to find a way to infiltrate the bandit gang in the mountains near Kyoto, and have Yingwu teach him how to disguise himself so he can look more fierce."
Even in such a peaceful capital, various bandits and robbers are not uncommon as long as you are outside the government's patrol area.
"Yes. Please tell me how far you want to go?"
"Well... at least become a small leader, able to talk to the boss, but don't be too ostentatious. Let him know the limits."
Yingjiu understood that his master's plan was obviously to use the bandit gang to do some things in the future, so he knew the importance of it.
"Also, tell him that he only has one month. If he doesn't make something of himself before the Mid-Autumn Festival, he doesn't need to come back."
If I can't take advantage of the situation to implement my plan by then, it will probably be too late.
"Yes, Yingba knows what to do, please rest assured, Master."
"Also, why didn't you come to save me when Ah Da dragged me away today? I told you not to avoid him in the future, but you still have to care about my life and death. If you do it again, I will send you to the military camp and never come back!"
Yingjiu didn't dare to refute, so he said yes and left.
Xu Yixing had her own reasons for choosing the trait of great strength. In reality, these shadow guards all possessed unique skills, but some were too conspicuous, while others were too insignificant to be quickly eliminated.
Take Shadow Five, for example. His disguise is indeed amazing, but what good does a bandit need a master of disguise? Or Shadow Four? If he strikes, half the mountaintop will probably be wiped out. Neither of them is a good choice.
The only thing about him that he has great strength is that he is very attractive to those outlaws. I believe that if Yingba shows off his skills, there will definitely be a boss who will take notice. And if something goes wrong, it will be easier to get away. This is a very wise move!
After arranging the journey ahead, Xu Yixing could finally take a break. He still had to go find Grandma He the next day, so he had to conserve his energy.
As Si Wen had said, Granny He was the most famous midwife in the capital, living in the south. Although she was in the south, families everywhere sought her out for deliveries, making her incredibly popular. If I hadn't informed her ahead of time, I'd have been hard-pressed to find her.
Although Xu Yixing was prepared, she couldn't help but be surprised when she saw the gate that was the same size as her own: Is Grandma He's family so rich?
I thought she was just a slightly wealthy commoner, but I didn't expect her family to be even more affluent than the government. Oh my god, is it too late for me to learn midwifery now?
She only brought Si Wen and Ying Wu out today, and didn't make a big deal about it. She also didn't want her father to know about this, so as not to hurt the father-daughter relationship.
"Si Wen, is this Granny He's home?"
"Yes, her family is very famous. Everyone in the south of the city knows them."
"Okay, go knock on the door."
Si Wen went forward politely, knocked on the door, explained his purpose, and was led in by the old woman.
"Madam, I'm so sorry, my mistress is out delivering a baby today. Please wait a moment, she might be back soon."
Why is she called Madam? Xu Yixing had specially fabricated an identity today, saying that she was pregnant and wanted to make an appointment with Grandma He in advance. The old servant was not surprised by such things. There were many wives who came to the mansion even though they were not pregnant. It was not uncommon.
"Okay, thank you for your help. We'll wait here." The old servant served tea and left, leaving only Xu Yixing and the other two in the guest room without disturbing them.
"Grandma He is really busy!" Xu Yixing stood up and looked around the room. Although it was not luxurious, it was definitely not cheap.
"That's right. Delivering a baby is hard work. Sometimes you have to stay in someone's home for days and nights. If you encounter a dangerous situation, it's even more difficult."
"Tsk, do you think we can wait for her today?"
"Well... maybe." Si Wen was unsure. If Grandma He didn't come back for a while, this trip would be in vain.
Fortunately, Xu Yixing was lucky. He had waited for less than half an hour when the old servant came in and told him that the master had returned and would come to see him soon.
Xu Yixing was a little nervous. Firstly, she hadn't thought about how to start the conversation. Secondly, she lied about being pregnant today. What if she didn't understand anything during the conversation? Wouldn't that expose her secret?
But Granny He didn't give her too much time to get scared, and she walked in from outside the courtyard. Xu Yixing took a look and found that the old lady didn't look like a seventy-year-old at all. Her face was rosy, her eyes were bright, and there was not a single white hair on her head.
"Madam, thank you for your courtesy. I apologize for the poor hospitality from my family." Grandma He spoke with full energy and a steady voice, sounding more like a grown-up girl than Xu Yixing.
"Hello, Granny He. I've long heard that you're the best midwife in Beijing. I'm honored to meet you today."
"I don't deserve it. What's your name, Madam?"
"My last name is Liu..."
"Mrs. Liu, I wonder which family member is going to schedule an appointment for a baby? When is the approximate due date?"
"Um, that's me. The due date is probably, maybe nine months from now..." As expected, this is really embarrassing! Xu Yixing groaned in his heart, damn it, I should have just mentioned a family member earlier.
Granny He looked at Xu Yixing's awkward expression, but she still wore a smile. "Madam, don't be shy. I've delivered at least eight hundred babies. We're all women, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Come, let me take your pulse."
Take the pulse! Xu Yixing was completely panicked and hid his hands behind his back. Oh no, oh no, how could she take the pulse?
"Grandma He! Actually, I'm not pregnant. I have something else to ask you!"
"Oh~" Granny He wasn't surprised and continued, "Do you need medicine for sex, or medicine to help you stay pregnant?"
Huh? This old woman's business is really extensive...
"Neither. To be honest, I'm here today to ask about an old matter." Xu Yixing said hurriedly and looked at Grandma He's face. However, she didn't seem angry. She just drove her family away and closed the door.
"I understand. Many people have wanted to ask me questions over the years. You don't have to panic. I will tell you everything I know."
Xu Yixing straightened his clothes, inwardly looking up to Granny He. She was indeed a professional. It must be no wonder she'd been able to mingle among the aristocracy in Beijing for so many years.
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