Chapter 93 A unique gift
Sure enough, the old doctor came back very soon.
He sniffed and smiled, "What delicious food did Xixi bring?"
Gu Xixi stood up and helped take the herbs from the old doctor. "Sweet potato and lotus seed soup, it's still hot, wash your hands and sit down to eat."
The old doctor nodded with a smile at Gu Xixi, but when he turned to Mu Nanzhao, his face turned cold again.
"Why are you sitting up? Didn't I tell you to lie down more these days?"
Mu Nanzhao said with a smile, "You can't eat such a delicious sweet soup lying on the bed."
The old doctor washed his hands and scolded unhappily, "Still laughing? If Xixi hadn't given you the medicine in time, you would have been dead!"
"I don't know when I can replenish the blood I lost. You really know how to find work for me."
The old doctor complained, wiped his hands, took out a freshly written prescription from his pocket and handed it to Gu Xixi.
"Go to the city tomorrow and bring back more of these herbs."
White peony root, angelica root and rehmannia root are all medicinal herbs that can replenish and nourish the blood.
Mu Nanzhao said, "I don't feel any discomfort, why not buy it when I go to the city another day."
"What did you say?" the old doctor said angrily, "I'm almost bleeding out, and you want to postpone it?"
"If you do this again, I won't save you. I'll ask Xixi to get you a straw mat, roll you up, and bury you."
When Gu Xixi heard this, she looked at Mu Nanzhao in surprise.
Due to differences in physiological structure, men are far less tolerant of blood loss than women.
So when Mu Nanzhao fainted, it was actually due to anemia shock?
After that, he only rested for three days. After getting off the carriage at the village entrance, he still led the horse to walk such a long distance.
Gu Xixi is scared when she thinks about it now.
"You were wearing all black and it was dark at night, so I didn't notice how much blood you lost."
This time, not only the old doctor, but also Gu Xixi became more and more angry. "You must feel dizzy and anxious after losing so much blood. Why didn't you tell me?"
"If something goes wrong on the way back, where can I find a doctor to save you in the middle of nowhere?!"
Mu Nanzhao smiled bitterly and begged for mercy, "Yes, I didn't think enough."
"But don't worry, I won't die that easily."
"Shut up!" The old doctor and Gu Xixi shouted in unison.
Mu Nanzhao looked helplessly at the two angry people in front of him.
He suddenly swayed, supporting his forehead with one hand, his brows furrowed.
Gu Xixi stared at him suspiciously, "What's wrong with you?"
Mu Nanzhao raised his head with difficulty, weakly, "Hearing you say that, I do feel a little dizzy."
Gu Xixi and the old doctor were both silent.
After all, he is still a patient, and things have come to this point, there is no point in getting angry with him.
Gu Xixi said coldly, "Eat the sweet soup, and then go back to your room and lie down."
"No," the old doctor corrected, "it's lying down!"
The old doctor took a big mouthful of the sweet soup and squinted his eyes in enjoyment. "Hot sweet soup is the best in winter."
The next morning, the village school resumed classes as usual.
The parents have all paid their tuition fees, and in about a month it will be time for the New Year holiday.
Mu Nanzhao felt that it was unreasonable to continue postponing the class, so he insisted on going to the land temple despite the old doctor's objection.
The old doctor was fuming and glaring at home.
Gu Xixi had no choice but to persuade him, "He basically sits on a chair during class and doesn't do strenuous exercise, so he won't tear the wound."
"When school is over at noon, he will have time to rest in the afternoon and evening."
The old doctor has been tortured by Mu Nanzhao's repeated failure to follow medical advice, and new injuries have been piled on top of old ones.
He sneered and said, "I don't believe he can be obedient and rest well!"
It just so happened that Gu Xixi had failed to sell grain before, so she went out driving a mule cart.
She first went to the grain store to sell the corn.
After finding the prescription to buy the medicine, he went to buy a few packs of pastries and two small baskets of locally produced pears.
The Treasure Pavilion had just opened in the morning and there were not many customers.
As soon as Gu Xixi took two bags of cakes and a basket of pears out of the car, Madam Meng came out in person to greet her.
"When my friend sees you coming, tell me so I can come and meet you."
Gu Xixi smiled and said, "I bought some food on the way for you and the child."
Madam Meng signaled to the old nanny beside her to take the fruit snacks.
She took Gu Xixi's hand affectionately and walked towards the back hall.
"I made the pearls into jewelry and sold them all, making a lot of money."
"I was just wondering when you'd come. I have a gift for you."
Speaking of pearls, Gu Xixi felt a little embarrassed. "After all, it was us who deceived you back then. It's fine if you don't blame me, but I don't have the nerve to ask for any more gifts."
Madam Meng said sternly, "Didn't we agree not to mention this matter?"
Gu Xixi smiled and begged for mercy, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to you and won't mention it again."
In the back hall, the maid served tea and then left, leaving only Madam Meng and Gu Xixi sitting opposite each other.
Mrs. Meng took out a square black lacquer and mother-of-pearl box.
"This is the style I drew myself, what do you think of it?"
Gu Xixi glanced at Madam Meng, picked up the box and opened it.
There is a pearl ring embedded in it.
The ring is made of pure silver, and the arm is designed in the style of a wisp of orchid branches. The lines are smooth and soft, which makes the white pearl in the middle look even softer.
Gu Xixi smiled and praised, "It's really beautiful, the style is fresh and unique."
Mrs. Meng said, "As long as you like it."
"I was afraid you wouldn't accept it if it was inlaid with gold. Although this silver ring is not worth much, it is not so conspicuous."
"and……"
Mrs. Meng reached out and pinched both sides of the pearls.
There was actually a crack on the inside of the ring, and one could see a small hollow part hidden inside.
Gu Xixi was very interested, "There is actually a mechanism!"
Madam Meng said, "Although my brother didn't say anything, I saw with cold eyes that your young master might not be an ordinary person."
"This time Chengping came back and said that he had made a mistake and was beaten with a military stick. I am even more certain that I should have given you this gift earlier."
"No matter what, it's always a good idea for us women to have an extra trump card to protect ourselves."
Gu Xixi understood and confessed, "I have been learning how to make medicine, and this ring will come in handy."
She slipped the ring on her index finger and it fit perfectly.
"Thank you very much. It's rare that you are so thoughtful. I will definitely keep it well."
When leaving, Madam Meng said reluctantly, "Business is getting busier as the year draws to a close. If I have time during the New Year holidays, I will definitely visit you at home."
Gu Xixi smiled and responded, "Okay, I'll come to see you next time I go into town."
She climbed onto the flatbed and pulled on the reins.
Mrs. Meng suddenly remembered something. "It's not peaceful at the end of the year. There are human traffickers everywhere in and around the county. If you see someone trying to stop you on your way back, don't stop."
Gu Xixi didn't feel nervous when she thought about the treasures in her bag.
"Okay, I'll make a note of that."
But Huachidu Village is not far from the county town, so I have to tell Lao Qian when I go back.
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