Chapter 62 Go and coax, don’t coax
But even though he said this, a slight bitterness welled up in his heart. Although she had taken care of his daily life as usual these past few days, slept beside him at night, and talked to him with a smile, the feeling he had was really different.
Two days ago, her smile was so bright that people felt happy at the sight of it. But these past two days, her smile was faint and distant, more like when she was still in the East Palace.
Xiao Ji didn't understand why she was so angry.
He thought he was disguising himself very well, but Zhao Tong, the eunuch who had grown up with him, could tell at a glance that something was wrong with him. It was obvious that he was unhappy.
This young couple, really... Zhao Tong had just thought about not worrying about them, but seeing his master like this, he couldn't help but persuade: "Madam must have heard it, you should go and comfort them."
Xiao Ji stiffened his neck, his Adam's apple rolling, and after a while he uttered two words, "No."
Zhao Tong changed the topic, "Then let's go to the backyard to relax. The flowers in the backyard are blooming."
Xiao Ji's expression froze for a moment, and he squeezed his hands on the armrest again and again, and finally nodded very slightly. If Zhao Tong hadn't been staring at him, he almost didn't see it.
Tsk, you say one thing and mean another.
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Qing Wu was walking straight over there, and her heart was not as calm as her appearance. When she was far away, she pursed her lips slightly and hummed softly.
Never take the initiative again?
If you take the initiative, you are a dog?
She wanted to see if he could hold on.
Qing Wu could see that Xiao Ji had some affection for her. Now there was no other beauty around, and she took care of him all day long. Any man with a conscience would be tempted.
But after hearing what he said, Qing Wu was still a little angry. She was not the kind of person who was always submissive. She also had her own little temper. If Xiao Ji made her unhappy, she would not keep flattering him. So they should both calm down.
It just so happened that she had to go to the backyard to guide the villagers to pull weeds these past two days, and the absence of Xiao Ji made her movements more convenient. The grass in the backyard was different from the grass in the front yard. Most of it was ordinary. In addition to the remaining rare flowers and plants, there were also many medicinal herbs.
She had originally intended to pretend she didn't know much about pharmacology, but what doctor in the world could watch herbs being pulled out like weeds? Qingwu couldn't stand it anyway, so she took advantage of the "cold war" between the two to quickly clean up the backyard.
"Grandma Li, that's motherwort, don't pull it out!"
Seeing that Granny Li was about to pull out the herbs, Qingwu quickly lifted her dress and walked into the garden. Although she had found the simplest style of clothes among Xi Qingtong's, it was still a little inconvenient.
The aunts and wives in the village were in awe of Qingwu a few days ago, but they have become more familiar with her these days and all know that Qingwu is a good person. Seeing her trying to enter the meadow wearing such beautiful clothes again, they hurriedly stopped her and said,
"Oh, ma'am, please don't come in. Just stand on the cobblestones and talk. Don't let the weeds get your fine clothes snagged!"
Qing Wu smiled and waved his hand, "I'll be more careful. If it doesn't work, I'll just patch it up and wear it again."
This is just the beginning. She will have to grow vegetables herself in a few days. If she keeps being reserved, how can she gradually change the image of herself in their hearts?
Qing Wu walked into the group of women and children and explained in a gentle voice, "Motherwort can invigorate blood circulation, regulate menstruation, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. It can cure many women's diseases."
The men have been busy in the fields these days, and now the garden is full of women. Which woman doesn't have some minor ailments? Hearing this, he immediately asked without caring about his status, "Really? What can be cured?"
In the past, Qingwu often treated women when he followed his grandmother as a traveling doctor. Naturally, he knew the pitiful situation of women. If the husband at home was considerate, she could find a doctor to treat her. But if she met a cold-hearted man, the woman could only suffer.
Seeing those eager faces, how could Qing Wu bear not to tell them a thing or two? However, remembering her current status, Qing Wu only told them a dietary therapy recipe.
"You can use this motherwort to boil chicken eggs and add some brown sugar. This recipe can be used for irregular menstruation, unbearable abdominal pain, or those with insufficient Qi and blood. It can also help with the discharge of lochia after childbirth. However, it should not be used by those with heavy menstrual flow or pregnant women. Remember this."
All the women present had slim figures, not because they loved beauty, but because their families did not have enough food, and without enough food it was difficult to have a healthy body. Six out of ten of them had irregular menstruation, and when they heard that this prescription could regulate it, they all showed joy on their faces.
"Then...then we can pull some..."
This was Granny Li who was about to pull out the weeds. She stopped talking halfway through, obviously afraid that Qing Wu would feel offended. However, Qing Wu had already seen what they meant and smiled.
"Of course you can. However, although this dietary therapy is good, it cannot be taken long-term. It can only be taken three days before menstruation, or two days after menstruation. It is also available outside, so there is no need to pick it up too much. Women who need it can take it themselves."
After the words were spoken, the women calmed down, and only a few of them shyly pulled out a few strands. They actually knew the grass. Motherwort was very common, but it grew particularly well in this garden because there were no cattle, horses or sheep to harm it.
Moreover, Qingwu paid them so much money that they felt embarrassed to take advantage of Qingwu again.
Qingwu smiled and continued walking while distinguishing which were herbs and which were weeds in the garden. He was teaching the women how to distinguish them when he suddenly heard the sound of wheels in the distance.
As soon as the sound of wheels rolling over gravel reached her ears, Qingwu, who had been half-crouching, straightened up like a startled wild goose flapping its wings. She neatly adjusted the folds of her skirt and adjusted her hairpin before stepping out with a graceful demeanor.
All these subtle changes were seen by the women of Hedong Village. They all chuckled, thinking that she was a newlywed, and upon hearing that her husband was coming, she was so concerned about her image.
But they all tacitly lowered their heads and didn't look away. Some of them even turned their backs to work. Although there were some medicinal herbs that couldn't be pulled out, there were still a few wild vegetables. If they were to be pulled back and mixed into the porridge, they would have to use less rice...
Behind the bushes, Xiao Ji's gaze was fixed on the slender figure. The wind lifted the hem of her skirt, and the hairpin in her hair trembled with her movements. The sunlight danced on the ends of her hair like tiny pieces of gold foil.
He was so engrossed in watching that he didn't notice Qing Wu suddenly turning around. Then he turned his head in panic and stared at the bush beside him and said nonsense: "The leaves on this tree are growing quite well..."
He dared to say this, but Zhao Tong didn't dare to listen. He tried to hold back his laughter until his face turned red. He bit his lower lip tightly, fearing that the laughter would burst through his throat.
This is really a case of trying to cover up one's own faults. You are just making up stories.
Qingwu, who was not far away, also heard this and couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips and chuckle.
Xiao Ji naturally also heard the short chuckle. His face began to get hot and he was so embarrassed that he leaned back and asked Zhao Tong to push him somewhere else. Zhao Tong also got his hint and moved the wheelchair, but pushed it straight forward!
Xiao Ji was now in a difficult situation. He couldn't refuse directly, so he could only be pushed in front of Qing Wu by Zhao Tong. However, the awkwardness between the two had not yet been resolved, so Xiao Ji didn't look at her. His eyes casually fell on the garden, pretending to inspect it.
Qing Wu, however, looked calm and asked naturally, "Are you here to see me, my dear?"
Xiao Ji subconsciously uttered a "hmm." As soon as he finished speaking, he realized he had spoken out of turn, and the tips of his ears instantly burned red. He stared at the flowerbed, his Adam's apple rolling up and down, and forced himself to change the subject, "I came to see how the backyard work was going, ahem."
After saying that, he casually pointed at the purple wildflowers in the garden and frowned, saying, "It doesn't look very clean. Why are there still scattered weeds?"
He casually pointed at the Viola yedoensis, which was also a herb that Qingwu specifically instructed the women to keep.
Qingwu's expression changed slightly.
Viola yedoensis
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