Chapter 292 Tacit Approval
Jiang Ran lowered her eyes to observe the expressions of the two men. She saw that Si Zuochen's lips were tightly pursed, and a hint of hesitation flashed across his face. After a moment of contemplation, he replied in a low voice, "Okay, I agree."
When Si Youlin saw that he agreed, he frowned and exclaimed in surprise, "Brother!"
They had clearly agreed not to interfere in Si Jiliang's affairs, so why did they suddenly change their minds?
Si Zuochen turned to look at Si Youlin, his eyes slightly sharp, and explained in a deep voice, "In the end, this matter is still because of Daddy. He is also a victim. Besides, can you bear to see Grandpa still running around for these things?"
Upon hearing this, Si Youlin lowered his eyes slightly but did not refute it, which can be considered as a compromise.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran's lips curled slightly, and a hint of triumph flashed in her eyes.
She refused to believe that she couldn't persuade them by appealing to their emotions and reasoning with them.
To say they have any real role to play wouldn't be entirely true, but the fact that Si Jiliang has a persistent high fever clearly indicates that someone is maliciously plotting against him behind the scenes.
Ordinary medications were ineffective for him, so he had to prepare them himself.
As a result, she had more contact with Si Jiliang, but their relationship seemed strange to outsiders. To avoid suspicion, having the twins involved would be much more convenient.
The three reached a consensus and went to Si Jiliang's residence together early the next morning.
Si Zuochen stood by the bed with his eyes lowered. Seeing that Si Jiliang had fallen into a deep sleep and was unconscious, a strange feeling rose in his heart.
I was initially ashamed of his act of hiding himself, but now seeing his weak appearance, I couldn't help but hesitate.
Just as he was about to ponder this, the maid pushed open the door and entered, carrying Chinese medicine. When she saw Si Zuochen, she was taken aback and exclaimed in surprise, "Young Master?"
Si Zuochen nodded slightly in acknowledgment, then asked, "Has he... always been like this?"
"Hmm." The maid explained softly, "She was still conscious before, and we took the medicine as prescribed by the doctor, but her condition did not improve. That's why Madam prepared the medicine herself."
Si Zuochen heard that his words were almost identical to Jiang Ran's, pursed his lips slightly, responded in a low voice, and then walked out on his own.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, they saw Si Youlin assisting Jiang Ran, occasionally asking, "What kind of medicinal herb is this?"
Jiang Ran glanced at it briefly and replied softly, "Polygonum multiflorum."
What about that one?
"Eucommia ulmoides".
"What about the one you have?"
Astragalus.
Jiang Ran patiently answered each question. Si Youlin looked at the herbs thoughtfully, then sighed softly, "There are so many kinds of Chinese herbs, how can you remember all their names and uses?"
His words carried a hint of admiration.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's lips curled slightly into a faint smile, and she said, "If you're interested, I can teach you."
In my previous life, medical facilities were far less advanced than they are now, and we could only rely on traditional Chinese medicine to treat illnesses.
Moreover, as a major sect, they have long lived in the mountains and are already very familiar with these herbs, using them flexibly.
Upon hearing this, Si Youlin's eyes lit up, and he readily agreed, "Okay!"
"What's so good about it?" Si Zuochen suddenly scoffed, slowly approaching and complaining, "You only get excited about things for three minutes at a time. Traditional Chinese medicine is profound and complex; can you really stick with it?"
When Si Youlin saw that Si Zuochen had exposed his true nature, he curled his lip and complained, "Brother, can you please stop interjecting at crucial moments?"
"I'm just stating the facts," Si Zuochen replied softly, raising an eyebrow slightly. Jiang Ran watched the two playfully bickering and inexplicably felt a warm atmosphere, a feeling she had never experienced before.
Si Zuochen has always been precocious, and Si Youlin always puts Si Zuochen first, so the two of them are always keeping a respectable distance when they are facing each other. It is rare for them to tease each other like this today.
Jiang Ran lowered her eyes and carefully examined the two of them, raising her brow slightly as she vaguely sensed that they were quite different from before.
"This isn't something you can just categorize at a glance. If you don't believe me, ask Jiang Ran. Do I have any talent for learning traditional Chinese medicine?"
When Jiang Ran realized that the topic had suddenly turned to her, she quickly snapped out of her daze and saw Si Youlin looking at her with hopeful eyes.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran suddenly chuckled and replied softly, "Yes, you're right."
Hearing Jiang Ran's agreement, Si Youlin seemed to have found an ally. He raised his chin and looked at Si Zuochen provocatively, saying, "Well? Did you hear that?"
Seeing that he was fixated on that answer, Si Zuochen scoffed and a look of helplessness flashed across his face.
Jiang Ran lowered her eyes and saw the two arguing over this matter. She smiled slightly and then went to deal with Si Jiliang's prescription.
By the time the three returned, it was already dark. Si Youlin had been working all day and was still a little sore in the back when he came back.
As soon as she entered the hall, she met Si Yanxiao's gaze. They stared at each other, and Jiang Ran pursed her lips, a hint of unease flashing across her face.
When Si Yanxiao saw the three of them enter together, a look of surprise flashed across his face. He then asked softly, "What did you all go about?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation appeared on Si Zuochen and Si Youlin's faces. They lowered their eyes slightly, wondering whether they should reveal the truth.
Seeing that the two remained silent, Jiang Ran immediately understood their thoughts. She then looked at Si Yanxiao and spoke up first to explain.
"Si Jiliang has been released from prison."
Si Yanxiao looked up at Jiang Ran, his face full of confusion. As soon as Si Jiliang left the detention center, the people he had sent there came to report immediately.
He then spoke in a deep voice, asking, "So?"
Jiang Ran touched the tip of her nose lightly, then coughed twice and slowly said, "He has a persistent high fever, which is probably due to someone plotting against him. So I have to take care of his health myself. As for the two of them, they are there to help me with chores."
Hearing Jiang Ran's explanation, Si Yanxiao raised an eyebrow slightly, but did not doubt it.
After all, he had seen Jiang Ran's abilities firsthand, and he had previously had many disagreements with her, always questioning and denying her existence.
However, after spending time together, he became convinced that Jiang Ran was proficient in metaphysics, especially after learning from the kidnapper incident.
Seeing that Jiang Ran made no attempt to hide anything in her words, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin frowned slightly, their eyes filled with incomprehension as they looked at her.
It's an open secret that Si Yanxiao and Si Jiliang are irreconcilable enemies. As those in the know, they've instead sided with the opposing camp, causing a moment of awkwardness to cross their faces.
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Come back earlier next time. There's no need to spend the whole day there."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the room.
Si Youlin was startled upon hearing this, then asked in surprise, "Is Daddy warning us or...?"
A look of disbelief flashed across Si Zuochen's eyes as well. He glanced at Si Youlin and said helplessly, "What warning? It's obvious that you're tacitly approving it."
Jiang Ran was genuinely surprised that Si Yanxiao would agree so readily. She had considered the actual situation and concluded that Si Jiliang had a reason for his persistent high fever, which was caused by evil spirits.
Si Yanxiao has always been decisive in his actions. Considering these factors, one would expect him not to make things difficult for her in trying to help. However, he did not stop her at all.
Seeing that he had tacitly approved, Jiang Ran and Si Zuochen became even more unscrupulous, and even asked the steward to help them find some hard-to-find herbs.
For the past few days, they have been going back and forth between the villa and Si Jiliang's house, living a very simple life, with no time to think about anything else.
Si Jiliang's symptoms were somewhat complicated. In addition to taking medication and acupuncture, he also needed spiritual energy to purify his body and prevent the yin energy from entering his body again.
But she couldn't be by his side every moment, so she decided to buy a personal item, store her spiritual energy in it, and place it by his side.
Si Youlin looked up at the window and suddenly realized that the road was unfamiliar. He asked in confusion, "Where are we going?"
Jiang Ran looked straight ahead and replied softly, "Buy a jade pendant."
He then briefly explained the meaning behind buying the jade pendant, but changed the storage of spiritual energy to consecration, which he believed would be beneficial to his health.
The two were completely unaware of this, but they knew that Jiang Ran was proficient in metaphysics, so they did not suspect anything.
Jiang Ran drove to the mall and arrived at a shop that specializes in selling jade. When the shop owner saw that she was dressed in expensive clothes, a wicked thought immediately arose in his heart.
He then quickly approached and greeted her, "Is there anything you need?"
"Jade pendant." Before Jiang Ran could speak, Si Youlin replied directly from the side.
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