"I see that you've been taking care of your sister most of the time along the way. Your uncle is really something. Since he took you two in, he should at least help carry Sister Rong." Jiang Yao showed sympathy on her face and felt very sorry for Jiang Fu.
Jiang Fu didn't expect Jiang Yao to say that. She looked around hurriedly and was relieved when she saw that no one noticed them.
She looked at Jiang Yao angrily, "Cousin Yao, I can carry my sister, and my third cousin, eldest cousin, and second cousin all helped me, so don't talk nonsense."
Not taking the bait?
Jiang Yao's eyes rolled as she continued, "Sister Fu, you're really kind-hearted. It's just a small favor...that's all. I also feel sorry for you sisters, otherwise why would I tell you this?"
Knowing that Jiang Yao was kind-hearted, Jiang Fu's anger gradually dissipated. After thinking for a while, she said, "Cousin Yao, my uncle's family treats us sisters very well. Don't say that in the future."
"I know, I know." Jiang Yao suppressed her impatience and approached Jiang Fu to ask why she was there. "What did the mute girl just hand you?"
Jiang Fu's heart tightened. "No, nothing, just some wild fruits that my second cousin picked a while ago..."
Jiang Yao didn't believe it and said directly: "Let me see."
Just when Jiang Fu was about to refuse, a familiar voice came from behind her, "What do you want to see?"
"Second cousin!" Jiang Fu's face immediately showed joy.
Jiang Yao was startled by Jiang Huaixu's sudden appearance, then smiled as usual, "Nothing, I just came here to talk to Sister Fu. Now that you're back, I'll leave first."
Having said that, she turned and left without waiting for Jiang Wei and Jiang Huaixu to speak.
"Is Jiang Yao up to some bad idea?" Jiang Wei looked at Jiang Yao's departing back in confusion. She didn't like her cousin's personality.
"What does she want to see?" Jiang Huaixu asked, raising his chin in the direction where Jiang Yao left.
Jiang Fu stood up without hesitation and whispered a few words to Jiang Huaixu.
"Sowing discord and gathering information?" Jiang Huaixu turned to look at Jiang Wei. "Sister, you don't have any grudge against her, do you?"
Jiang Wei, who was confused by the question, shook her head. She always kept her distance from people she didn't like and was too lazy to even look at them, okay?
Jiang Huaixu looked at Jiang Fu again, and Jiang Fu shook her head repeatedly, "Second cousin, I haven't spoken to Cousin Yao since we went up the mountain. I'm also puzzled that she came to see me."
"Eat those things secretly at night from now on, don't let anyone see you. People's hearts are hidden in their stomachs, so be more careful and don't get into trouble."
"Second cousin, I understand. I will stay away from her from now on." Jiang Fu nodded heavily.
Half an hour passed quickly and everyone started crossing mountains and hills again.
After walking for about three more hours, we finally got down the mountain and saw a road that had been smoothed by the flood.
On one side of the road was a mountain that had just been crossed, and on the other side were flooded rice fields.
"finally!"
Jiang Huaixu sat down on the side of the road, eyes wide with exhaustion. Then Jiang Sanlang, Jiang Wei, Jiang Fu, and Jiang Rong sat down in a row beside her.
Now this body has great strength but lacks endurance. After walking for three hours, my legs felt like they were filled with lead and it was difficult to lift my feet.
"We still need to find a place to rest, so that we won't be unable to get up later." Jiang Erlang reminded.
"Brother, I must have big blisters on my feet. It hurts so much." Jiang Wei said aggrievedly, almost crying.
Jiang Erlang consoled him, "Just bear with it for now. This place shouldn't be far from town. If the pharmacy is still open, ask Dad to buy some ointment."
"I want to go to town too." Jiang Huaixu said weakly.
Jiang Erlang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "You're so tired, why are you going to town?"
"It will be fine after a short rest." Jiang Huaixu couldn't help but wink at Jiang Erlang, "I'll go to the town with you."
Jiang Erlang, who had already known what she wanted to do, glanced at Jiang Lao Da and signaled Jiang Huaixu to go and tell his father.
Jiang Huaixu stood up and walked towards Boss Jiang.
After hesitating for a long time, Boss Jiang finally gave in under the pressure of Qian Xiuzhu's gaze.
The village chief led the group along the path for another quarter of an hour until they reached a fork in the road. He pointed to the road to the south and said, "Follow this road and you'll reach the town. Each of you should discuss it tonight. Those who want to go to the town should meet at 1:00 AM tomorrow. We'll rest in that forest for a while."
The forest he was talking about was on the left side of the road heading south. It was full of weeds and could be used for a night if it was cleaned up a bit.
Naturally, everyone had no objection to what the village chief said. As soon as he finished speaking, everyone, tired after a day of work, walked towards their resting place for the night and started busy again.
Boss Jiang and Jiang Huaixu talked head to head for a while before walking up to the village chief. "Brother Zhengmao, we have something to discuss. I want to take Sister Xu to town tonight to look for my in-laws. We agreed to meet in the next two days. Things like this should be done sooner rather than later."
The village chief agreed with what Boss Jiang said, but he looked at Boss Jiang and then at Jiang Huaixu, pointing at Jiang Huaixu and said, "This girl..."
"Uncle Village Chief!" Jiang Huaixu stepped forward and said seriously, "After a major flood, plague is likely to spread. The book my master left me contains a prescription for preventing and treating plague. I want to go to town and see if I can gather the herbs."
"Really?!" The village chief was so excited that he almost broke his voice. "I've never heard of a recipe for curing the plague in my entire life. Do you really have one?"
It was obvious that the teacher hadn't been paying attention in class. Jiang Huaixu simply explained, "Prevention and treatment are two different things. Prevention is about reducing the likelihood of contracting the plague, while treatment is about treating the plague once you've already contracted it. Even my master couldn't do the latter, let alone me."
There are prescriptions for treatment in the books in the medical space, but she doesn't plan to take them out now. It would be a crime to possess a treasure, and human hearts cannot stand the test.
The village chief's mood was low for only a moment before returning to his usual self. "It's good to be able to prevent and treat the disease. I'm sorry to trouble you, Sister Xu. We villagers will definitely be grateful for your kindness."
This is it.
Jiang Huaixu tilted his head and looked at his father with a smile. The eldest brother Jiang responded quickly and said, "There are many people fleeing. It's not certain whether there are still herbs. We can talk about it after Sister Xu and I come back. Brother Zhengmao, let's go back and pack up first. We'll leave soon."
"Hey, be careful on the road!"
The village chief, who was still worried about the two men, had no idea that the two people who had left were secretly exchanging information.
"My daughter, are we done with the cake?"
"The painting is done, it's done, Dad, you are so awesome." Jiang Huaixu gave a thumbs up to Boss Jiang.
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