Chapter 98: The Great Success in Medicine
"Definitely what?" Xiao Wan'er couldn't figure it out.
Or rather, she could think of it, but couldn't do it.
The pharmacy's poor business is not Chen Yi's fault.
Even if Wang Ji were still alive, or if he were replaced by another capable manager, the result would be the same.
Chen Yi was fully aware of this.
Even before he chose to "rest," he already knew that Linglanxuan was far more capable than Xiao Family Pharmacy in treating patients.
In addition to renowned doctors, they also have the support of traditional prescriptions from a long-established pharmacy in Jingzhou.
In addition, with its relatively inexpensive medicinal herbs, no other pharmacy could compete with Linglanxuan.
And the Xiao family's pharmacy...
At least without using the Xiao family's connections, government offices, or the Dingyuan Army, the Xiao family's pharmacy business will inevitably be affected.
The only way to break this deadlock is to have a more renowned doctor in charge, or to have more effective prescriptions and treatment methods.
Clearly, the Xiao family, who entered the profession later in life, did not possess these qualifications.
Thinking of this, Chen Yi glanced at the system.
[Chance: 223]
"200 can elevate both paths to the Great Perfection..."
He originally planned to wait until he obtained a suitable method for cultivating true essence before using the opportunity to improve his martial arts.
Now it seems that if the matter of the Xiao family's pharmacy is not resolved quickly, trouble will likely follow one after another...
He pondered for a moment.
Chen Yi then elevated his medical skills to a high level.
In an instant, his mind was filled with the complex and profound mysteries of medicine.
"hiss."
Even without comprehension, the profound mysteries of medicine at the Great Completion level are still several times greater than those of martial arts.
The medicinal materials alone include not only herbs and trees, but also the medicinal properties of snakes, insects, rodents, ants, wild animals, and other plants.
Furthermore, the medical techniques and theories involved are extremely complex and incomprehensible.
If we're talking about the four diagnostic methods and eight principles for beginners, then the six-channel differentiation, understanding the constant and adapting to change, and the compatibility of medicinal properties for those who have reached a certain level are still understandable to ordinary people.
The medical skills at the highest level have transcended the mundane, enabling one to harmonize the yin and yang of the human body, understand the five elements and six qi of the human body, and know the cause of disease simply by observing the complexion.
Regarding acupuncture techniques, there is also the method of selecting acupoints based on the meridian flow, which allows for the treatment of patients according to the timing of the day.
Other medical techniques, such as reshaping meridians and cleansing the marrow and bones, are too numerous to mention.
After swallowing the information whole and letting it settle in his mind, Chen Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief and told Xiao Die to get some food.
Xiaodie responded and jogged away from Chunhe Garden.
Chen Yi sat back in the pavilion, gazing at the pond in front of him, trying to recover his depleted energy.
At this moment, Xiao Wuge dropped his fishing rod and came over, "Brother-in-law, is there some trouble at home?"
Although he was young, he had heard a lot of news these days and seen many people in the mansion walking around in a hurry, looking preoccupied.
In addition, the conversation between Xiao Wan'er and Shen Huatang and others made him vaguely realize something.
Chen Yi smiled and shook his head: "What's so troublesome about this?"
"Compared to the great war between the old man and the barbarians, this is just a hurdle that we can overcome."
Xiao Wuge responded with an "Oh," and then asked, "What if we can't get over it?"
"Yesterday I heard from Sister Juan'er that Eldest Sister has pawned all her jewelry, saying that it's not enough to cover the monthly allowance for the household."
Chen Yi glanced at him, raised his hand and covered his head, laughing and scolding, "You're just a kid, don't worry about adults."
Xiao Wuge laboriously moved his head away a little, "Brother-in-law, I'm not a child anymore."
"If I say you are, then you are."
"I'm not..."
Even after Xiaodie returned with two servings of pastries, the two were still arguing about whether it was true or not.
After listening carefully, Xiaodie put down the pastries, suppressed a laugh, and advised, "Young Master, how come you're just like the Young Marquis?"
Chen Yi stopped talking, picked up the pastry, and said while eating, "What you said is ambiguous, you deserve to be hit."
Xiao Die smiled and apologized, then went over to comfort Xiao Wuge, whispering something to each other.
This was not a difficult task for Chen Yi, who was already skilled in martial arts, but he didn't pay attention to it.
Just as he said, compared to the "trade business" that the court and the hidden guards were planning, Linglan Pavilion was indeed just a hurdle.
Even if this hurdle involves some people and events, it is still just a hurdle.
Looking at the shimmering surface of the pool, Chen Yi thought to himself, "It can all be resolved eventually."
...
Early the next morning, Chen Yi finished his cultivation, instructed Xiao Die to take Xiao Wuge to Jiaxing Garden, and then left alone.
Upon arriving at the front yard, Chen Yi noticed that among the armored soldiers, only Ge Laosan was somewhat familiar, so he instructed him to prepare a carriage.
"Young master, are you going to Jishi Pharmacy today? It's been a while since you've been to the East Market."
Chen Yi nodded perfunctorily, then glanced at the elderly and noble man out of the corner of his eye and greeted him with a smile.
Uncle Gui ignored him as usual and walked out of the back room coughing.
During that time, he only said one sentence: "Go and buy some things."
As Chen Yi watched him walk away, he secretly raised an eyebrow, thinking that this "hidden guard" was a bit stranger than Liu Si'er and Xiao Dongchen.
However, he had things to do today and couldn't be bothered with these "court lackeys".
After Ge Laosan led out the carriage, he sat down.
However, just as the carriage passed the prefectural government office, Chen Yi said, "Turn right to the West Market."
Although Ge Laosan was puzzled, he still changed course as instructed.
The gurgling sound had faded into the distance for a long time before Uncle Gui slowly turned left along Bashan Street and entered Wudong Street.
About an incense stick later.
The carriage stopped at the edge of the West Market. Chen Yi got off, looked around, and then told Ge Laosan to wait there.
Ge Laosan didn't understand, but he didn't ask any further questions.
The West Market of Shuzhou was more prosperous than the East Market, selling mostly gold and silver jewelry, cosmetics, and other similar items.
Those who frequented the West Market were either wealthy or noble, with substantial family assets.
Therefore, Ge Laosan assumed that Chen Yi was going to buy some things.
What he didn't know was that not long after Chen Yi entered the West Market and visited a few shops, he came out again and walked towards an elegantly decorated wooden building not far away.
The signboard outside the building bears three large, gilded characters: "Bai Cao Tang".
It was just past dawn, and although there weren't many people in Baicaotang, there were still several times more than in Jishi Pharmacy.
The interior layout is unlike that of a typical pharmacy, which has a doctor's consultation room; instead, it features a completely open counter.
Behind the long counter, various kinds of medicinal herbs are displayed, all in translucent glass bottles that look very bright.
There were also three small porcelain bottles on the counter, about the size of a palm, with only a note on the bottle that read "Lao Baijin Tea" and "Wang Ji Tea".
Chen Yi glanced around and saw Yan Hai, the former owner of the herbal medicine shop, busy at the counter.
"Auntie, please keep this safe and don't spill the medicine."
"In addition, I'd like to give you a bottle of 'Old Platinum Tea.' It's not anything expensive, but it's perfect for you. Drinking it will make you feel more relaxed."
Chen Yi was watching when he heard a voice from the side: "My lord..."
Before Wang Ji could finish speaking, Chen Yi raised his hand, signaling for someone to speak inside, but said aloud, "Manager Wang, how have you been? It's been quite a while since your matter came up."
Wang Ji understood and led him into the inner room, then went up the stairs to the second floor.
"Sir, if you need anything, just send someone to inform me, and I will go and pay my respects."
Chen Yi sat down and waved his hand. "Enough with the small talk. I've come to you today because I need you to do something."
"What are your orders..."
(End of this chapter)
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