Chapter 48 Kidnapping
Lin Wu quickly returned with Meng Yi.
Meng Yi carefully took Grandpa's pulse and said, "Although Grandpa's illness is a bit serious, it can be cured. I'll prescribe some medicine. Take it on time and you'll be cured in about a month.
But from now on, old man, you should drink less, as drinking too much will damage your liver."
When grandma heard this, she immediately started to criticize grandpa: "I told you not to drink too much alcohol. It's not good, but you refused to listen! Now look what happened. I wonder if you'll ever drink again!"
My grandfather is really a heavy drinker. He is the type who can’t eat without drinking something.
As soon as he was asked not to drink, grandpa immediately shrugged his head, looking as if the rest of his life was boring.
Lin Qian patted his hand and said, "Grandpa, I'm not telling you not to drink anymore. After you stop taking the medicine, you can still drink a little, but drink less. Only one cup a day."
Grandpa finally smiled and said, "Drink as much as you can. Wine is my lifeblood. If you want me to stop drinking, I'd rather die."
When grandma heard what he said, she was so angry that she wanted to spank him: "What nonsense are you talking about on New Year's Day?"
Grandpa was afraid that he would make grandma faint from anger, so he quickly stood up and put on a smile. The younger generation looked at the two of them happily.
Since Meng Yi was also there, he stayed for lunch. In the afternoon, he returned home with Lin Qian and the others.
In the days that followed, there was nothing for Lin Qian and the others to do. All the relatives had left, and they had nothing to do.
After staying at home for more than ten days, the New Year passed quickly. On the morning of the sixteenth day, Meng Yi set off for the Western Regions with four children, Lin Qian, Lin Shuo, Wei Jing and Xu Jingcheng.
Originally, Zhang Yufang did not agree with Wei Jing going, but Wei Jing found the teacher himself and asked for a month's leave, and the teacher agreed.
As long as it doesn't affect Wei Jing's studies, Zhang Yufang will not interfere in Wei Jing's affairs, so Wei Jing also came along.
As for Xu Jingcheng, after the fifth day of the New Year, Xu Chengde packed him up and sent him to Lin Qian's home. On the surface, they were master and apprentice, but in fact, they were both learning medicine from Meng Yi.
Because they were going to buy medicinal herbs, they did not stop along the way and went straight to the Western Regions.
After arriving in the Western Regions, Meng Yi led the four children to a shabby little shop. Before entering the house, Lin Qian smelled the scent of medicinal herbs.
The storefront is small and shabby, but it has two large and exquisite medicine cabinets.
In front of the medicine cabinet, an old man dressed in plain clothes was sitting on a tattered rocking chair, smoking a pipe.
Hearing the noise, he opened one eye and took a look.
"Oh! Are you still alive?" The old man asked curiously when he saw Meng Yi.
Meng Yi smiled and nodded: "I originally wanted to die, but I have concerns and want to live a few more years."
The old man followed Meng Yi's gaze, glanced at Lin Qian, and then looked away indifferently.
"The medicine is at the usual place, go get it yourself."
Meng Yi responded and went to get the medicine himself. He didn't hesitate and grabbed several handfuls. Finally, the old man sitting on the recliner couldn't lie down anymore.
"I said you're almost there. I only have so much stock. Don't take it all. Leave some for me." The old man looked distressed.
Meng Yi nodded: "I know, I know." But his hands did not soften at all and continued to grab.
After taking the medicine and without paying, Meng Yi took the children away and found a nearby inn to stay in and asked for a small stove.
"I said, you endure it." Meng Yi returned to the room and said to Lin Qian
He traveled day and night, even though he was lying in the carriage and had cold spring water. But Meng Yi still didn't feel well.
Lin Qian secretly took his pulse while he was sleeping and found that he was getting weaker and weaker, with a severe loss of energy and blood.
Although cold spring water and hot spring water have miraculous effects, they are not a panacea. Meng Yi's body has reached the point of exhaustion.
Lin Qian felt bitter and uncomfortable. Meng Yi was clearly a miracle doctor, but he couldn't save her life. And she was powerless to do anything about it because she controlled the space.
After coming to her senses, Lin Qian began to boil the medicine according to what Meng Yi said. This time, she added enough cold spring water.
A large casserole of medicinal materials was finally boiled into black mud, with a shallow layer sticking to the bottom of the casserole.
Lin Qian took out all the medicinal mud, rolled it into small pills, and stored them in a jade bottle.
He gave Meng Yi two pills and watched him swallow them.
"I feel a little tired after taking the medicine and want to rest for a while. You can go out. It's very chaotic and unsafe here. You must pay attention to safety and don't run around." Meng Yi reminded Lin Qian, and then fell asleep.
"Master, you're out? How is my master?" As soon as Lin Qian went out, she saw Xu Jingcheng. He also noticed Lin Qian and asked immediately.
Lin Qian said: "I've already gone to bed, why are you here?"
Xu Jingcheng smiled sheepishly and said, "You're helping Master-grandmother make the medicine. I thought I'd wait here. If Master and Master-grandmother need help, I can go in and help right away."
After listening to Xu Jingcheng's explanation, Lin Qian immediately felt that this child was very sensible, and couldn't help but touch his soft hair.
"Be good, you don't have to wait outside next time. I'll call you if I need anything."
Xu Jingcheng looked at his young master and nodded obediently.
Wei Jing and Lin Shuo opened the door of the room opposite and just happened to see this scene.
"What are you doing?" Wei Jing asked casually, but his eyes were fixed on Lin Qian's hand on Xu Jingcheng's head.
Lin Qian saw the two of them, withdrew her hand and said, "I didn't say anything. Where are you going?"
Lin Shuo excitedly pointed to the street below and said, "I finally made it to the Western Regions. Shouldn't I experience the local customs and culture? I just saw that there's a snack street next door."
When she heard about the snack street, Lin Qian's eyes lit up. Western beauty? That meant grilled lamb skewers and beef jerky, right? She quite liked those two.
"What are we waiting for? Let's go." Lin Qian said, then pulled Xu Jingcheng.
Xu Jingcheng is an introvert and doesn't make decisions on his own. He always listens to Meng Yi or Lin Qian, so Lin Qian subconsciously wants to take care of him more.
Wei Jing looked at the two men's backs and was so jealous that he was almost filled with jealousy. Unfortunately, only he knew the bitterness in his heart.
The four of them had just left the inn and turned a corner when a carriage came crashing down on them. Three of them knew martial arts, so Lin Qian pulled Xu Jingcheng and they immediately dodged.
When Lin Shuo flew past the side of the carriage, the curtain was blown half open by the wind. Lin Shuo happened to see the situation in the carriage and his eyes widened immediately.
Wei Jing approached Lin Qian at this time, unnoticedly separating her from Xu Jingcheng, and asked, "Qianqian, how are you? Are you okay?"
Lin Qian shook her head. At this time, Xu Jingcheng suddenly asked, "Master Shuo Shuo, what's wrong with you?"
Lin Qian and Wei Jing turned around and found Lin Shuo standing in the middle of the road in a daze. He came to his senses when he heard Xu Jingcheng's voice, then jumped onto the roof and caught up with the carriage.
The three of them were stunned and wanted to chase after him immediately. Wei Jing reacted very quickly at this time. He directly hugged Xu Jingcheng and flew onto the roof.
Lin Qian caught up with Lin Shuo, then frowned and asked, "What's wrong with you? What did you see?"
Lin Shuo stared at the carriage and said, "I just saw a little girl. Her hands and feet were tied and her mouth was gagged."
The four of them were immediately shocked. It was a kidnapping case!
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