Chapter 449 Tea Garden
Gu Xixi was choked by the tofu pudding and pounded her chest, unable to speak.
Although the old doctor couldn't see his troublesome apprentice, he still felt more worried.
After a moment, Gu Xixi just took a breath and said hurriedly, "No! It's not what you think!"
The old doctor sighed, "Although the prescription is not complete, don't try to hide it from Master."
"This drug is only effective for women of childbearing age, making it impossible for them to get pregnant."
"Although everyone knows that Xiao Mu is yours, even the government has already confirmed it."
"But you haven't had a formal ceremony yet."
"If you, a girl, get pregnant before this, it would be easy for people to talk about you."
"But you can't think of a way that would harm yourself."
Gu Xixi had completely recovered. She said righteously, "Master! I want to tell you that this prescription is not for my own use, but for someone else."
The old doctor was stunned. "Ah?"
Gu Xixi said, "It's really for others."
The old doctor breathed a sigh of relief, then asked seriously, "Have you taken over the brothel business?"
In ancient times, ordinary families believed that having many children and grandchildren would bring more blessings.
Only a prostitute would go to such lengths to avoid pregnancy.
Without waiting for Gu Xixi to answer, the old doctor overturned his previous guess.
"No, they often use strong drugs in brothels to damage the uterus once and for all, without caring whether the woman will be healthy in the future."
"They are reluctant to use these precious herbs, not to mention that they have to use them every day. If they miss one or two times, all the previous efforts may be wasted."
Gu Xixi thought for a moment, not wanting to deceive the old doctor, so she could only tell half the truth:
"Someone doesn't want a woman to get pregnant after marriage, but at the same time, he doesn't want her to notice anything."
"Because if she gets pregnant, not only will both mother and child die, but countless others may also be implicated."
The old doctor suddenly understood and said in deep thought, "So that's how it is."
"No wonder you try to be gentle with your medication."
"Then this woman is indeed innocent."
Gu Xixi's eyes dimmed a little, but soon became firm again.
"At present, it seems that she has no choice but to do so. She is indeed innocent."
"But one day, if she voluntarily gets involved, I think those who are not involved are more innocent than her."
Princess Beili married a foreign prince to gain benefits for her motherland.
But what if she caused instability in the Daye government or the two countries went to war again?
How many people will starve, how many will bleed and be injured, how many will die...
Gu Xixi bowed solemnly to the old doctor, "So please help me, Master! I'll try my best to make sure everything goes well!"
After a moment, the old doctor let out a long sigh.
He could vaguely sense that this prescription would be used for something big.
However, the master's school has taught that medical knowledge should not be used by the court to fight for power and profit.
So the old doctor said solemnly, "Master, I don't know who, where, and where this prescription of yours will be used."
"But you have already made some considerations."
"It is only natural for a master to revise the prescription for his apprentice."
Gu Xixi was extremely grateful and bowed again, "Thank you, Master!"
The next day was still sunny.
Fortunately, the weather was still cool in the early morning before the sun rose.
The mule cart was driving on the official road, and the breeze blowing in the face was very pleasant.
While driving, Lu Jing took a moment to eat a few hot pancakes and said, "If you want to go out in the summer, you should get up early."
"Otherwise we'll be roasted to a pulp on the road."
Gu Xixi and Shitou were sitting on the back board and eating biscuits.
In order to go out early, they brought their breakfast with them.
There were two cans in the car, one of lotus seed and mung bean soup and one of boiled water, both of which were put there by Aunt Zhang.
The mung bean soup should be consumed before noon to prevent it from spoiling.
Shitou felt a little thirsty after eating, so he picked up the jar and took two sips.
“Wow, delicious!”
"When Sister Xixi buys a horse and a carriage, we won't be afraid of the sun anymore."
"I like dark horses! Black!"
Previously, Gu Xixi had brought back horses from the Northwest Army and raised them at home for a few days.
Shitou likes horses very much. Ever since he heard that Gu Xixi had a plan to buy a horse, the little guy has been looking forward to it.
Which boy doesn’t like the majestic tall horse?
Lu Jing also joined in the fun, "I like white ones, and floral ones are nice too."
"Like the ones that are all chestnut and have their hooves treading on the snow."
She concluded, “I think the reason I haven’t learned how to ride a horse yet is because I haven’t ridden a real horse.”
Shitou nodded in confirmation, "Sister Xixi learned to ride a horse in just a few days. It was a real horse! So tall! So big!"
Faced with these two enthusiastic people, Gu Xixi could hardly hide her guilty conscience.
"Don't keep talking about horses. Lai Fu is still working hard to pull the cart."
"Is Lai Fu not good? Our Lai Fu is also tall and strong."
Shitou said, "But Laifu is a mule."
Gu Xixi said, "Laifu can pull a cart and haul goods. He is sensible and well-behaved."
"With this, there's no need to rush to buy a horse."
The key point that Gu Xixi wants to make is the last sentence.
Shitou said in a lost voice, "You're not going to buy a horse?"
Gu Xixi couldn't bear to look into Shitou's eyes and said, "I won't buy it for now."
Lu Jing understood the reason and said with a smile, "There will be many places to spend money in the tea garden in the future."
"I'm afraid your sister Xixi will only reconsider buying a horse when the tea garden produces some income."
Stone understood.
Although he felt a little disappointed inside, he did not show it. Instead, he became worried about Gu Xixi.
"I know, but I have to invest a lot of capital, and I'm afraid I won't have enough money."
"When my family's nursery was still open, I often heard my father and mother say this."
Lu Jing chuckled, "As expected of the young master of Miaopu, you know a lot."
Gu Xixi continued to eat.
Shitou turned to her and said seriously, "Sister Xixi, if you can't help, why don't we just sell my nursery."
Gu Xixi put down the cake in her mouth, her eyes were helpless and soft. "You..."
"How many times have I told you that household finances are adults' business, you don't have to worry about it."
Shitou's eyes flickered, "But I'm afraid..."
After his grandfather passed away, he watched his own nursery go from bad to worse.
Until my father passed away, the nursery was actually on the verge of collapse.
Shitou is young and doesn't know anything about business.
He simply thought that his father's nursery business was doing so poorly because he didn't receive enough money.
But he felt it was too unlucky to say it out loud, so he stopped talking.
How could Gu Xixi not see the little guy's worries?
She said seriously, "Since I have decided to start the construction of the tea garden, I naturally have the capital to support it."
"Shitou, do you believe me?"
Shitou looked at Gu Xixi and immediately perked up, "Yes! Believe it!"
tea garden.
From a distance I could see many people busy at work.
Jiang Mingyuan stood on a high place and saw Gu Xixi and Shitou waving at him and smiled.
Although the message was sent telling Gu Xixi not to rush over.
But based on Jiang Mingyuan's understanding of Gu Xixi, if there was nothing more urgent, she would definitely come today.
So he stood in a conspicuous place waiting for her.
However, Jiang Mingyuan's smile quickly stopped as he glanced away.
Because he saw the Regent, who was supposed to be in the capital, walking up the ramp next to him.
Mu Nanzhao looked at Jiang Mingyuan, obviously coming for him.
"Jiang County Magistrate is here to enjoy the scenery. What a leisurely and elegant life."
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