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Shuang’er stretched its neck towards Tang Jinghong and then called out to Chu Qingzhi, “Fool, fool…”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “We shouldn’t insult others; we must be civilized.”

“Civilized, civilized…” Shuang’er obediently stopped calling out and instead focused on eating the walnut crumbs scattered on the table.

Tang Jinghong watched Shuang’er, growing fonder by the minute, “Qingzhi, can it say longer phrases?”

Chu Qingzhi instructed Shuang’er, “Try to repeat after me, without missing a single word, okay?”

Shuang’er looked at Chu Qingzhi, then at Tang Jinghong, and said, “Try to repeat after me, without missing a single word, okay?”

Tang Jinghong was delighted, “Can it say even longer sentences?” Seemingly annoyed by Tang Jinghong’s doubt, Shuang’er quickly protested, “Yes, yes…”

“Shuang’er, repeat everything I say next.” Tang Jinghong then began to read from a letter, testing Shuang’er’s capabilities.

Shuang’er demonstrated its strong memory and learning abilities by repeating Tang Jinghong’s words exactly, looking at him with disdain as if to say, Is that all you got?”

Tang Jinghong was full of praise.

Chu Qingzhi gently said, “Stop praising it, look at its attitude. If you keep it up, it’ll become arrogant.”

“Shuang’er deserves all the praise.” Tang Jinghong showed his appreciation towards Shuang’er, “Can you fly to my hand?”

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Shuang’er eyed Tang Jinghong for a while and finally decided to fly over, seemingly acknowledging Tang Jinghong’s good relationship with Qingzhi. Qingzhi’s friend was its friend, after all.

Tang Jinghong examined Shuang’er more closely.

It’s amazing what a parrot can do. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

After playing with Shuang’er for a while, Tang Jinghong set it aside and continued making walnut crisps with Chu Qingzhi.

He was leaving tomorrow and felt reluctant to part.

After some time, Chu Qingyan walked in, “Fifth Sister, Brother Jinghong.”

Chu Qingzhi turned around, “What brings you here?”

Chu Qingyan didn’t want to take up too much of Chu Qingzhi’s time and quickly said, “Fifth Sister, do you know how to make a whitening cream?”

“Who wants to whiten?” Chu Qingzhi inquired.

Chu Qingyan pointed, “It’s the landlord’s daughter from the neighboring village. She said she would pay anyone who can make her skin whiter. Fifth Sister, let’s earn that money.”

Chu Qingyan seemed particularly fond of money. “1’11 write down the ingredients for the whitening cream for you. You go and prepare them, okay?”

Chu Qingyan eagerly agreed, “Yes, you’re the best, Fifth Sister.”

After washing her hands, Chu Qingzhi went to the office, wrote down the ingredients on paper, and handed them to Chu Qingyan, “Let me know once you’ve gathered the ingredients.”

Chu Qingyan nodded, “Thank you, Fifth Sister.”

As Chu Qingyan left like a happy butterfly, “More money to earn.”

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Chu Hongxiu, hearing Chu Qingyan’s voice, ran out from her house, “Qingyan, why are you so happy?”

Ever since becoming Chu Qingyan’s assistant, Chu Hongxiu had been able to bring a significant amount of money home each month. Now, her family urged her to work for Chu Qingyan even more enthusiastically than she did herself.

Chu Qingyan looked at Chu Hongxiu, “Fifth Sister gave me the recipe for the whitening cream. I’ll prepare it tomorrow. Come early, and we’ll go to the county to shop.”

“Okay, I’ll come after breakfast,” Chu Hongxiu replied.

Suddenly, Chu Qingyan said, “Hongxiu, ask your mother to make you two new sets of clothes. Your clothes are patched, and it would look bad in other people’s stores.”

She deliberately mentioned this, knowing the high wages she paid Chu Hongxiu, but Chu Hongxiu’s mother was reluctant to spend money, leaving her clothes in tatters.

Chu Hongxiu looked at her clothes and then at Chu Qingyan’s, realizing the stark difference, “I understand, Qingyan.”

Chu Qingyan advised, “Don’t be afraid to speak up. Say it’s my request. If your mother refuses to make new clothes, tell her I won’t let you work anymore. It would embarrass me.”

Chu Hongxiu got the message, smiling and nodding, “I know what to say, Qingyan.”

“Good, now go home and get some rest. Come find me early tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

Returning home, Chu Hongxiu did as Chu Qingyan suggested, and her mother immediately agreed to make new clothes with good material, fearing the loss of the opportunity to work for Chu Qingzhi.

In Fengxin County, a group of black-clad figures approached a residence from the shadows, all gathering at one side of the wall, waiting for orders.

The leader raised a hand signal, and his followers dispersed, encircling the neighboring residence.

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The leader scaled the wall and signaled again; all the black-clad figures immediately infiltrated the house, closing in on Li Tingzhao’s courtyard.

The intrusion was quickly noticed by the household, and someone went to inform Li Tingzhao.

Upon hearing the news, Li Tingzhao clapped his hands, summoning a petite figure who appeared before him in a flash, “Is it all taken care of?

“Yes, my lord,” the figure replied, drawing a sword and joining the fight against the black-clad attackers.

Li Tingzhao’s guards also emerged, engaging the assailants.

Back in his room, Li Tingzhao calmly poured a cup of tea, then stood up and walked outside.

His personal eunuch, Xiaoningzi, asked cautiously, “My lord, who sent these assassins?”

Li Tingzhao’s lips curled in a scornful smile, “Who else but the Lin family?”

“They’re too bold. My lord, we must teach them a lesson.”

“Send someone to cleanse the Lin family’s cloth shop.”

“Yes.”

After the skirmish, the black-clad attackers were completely annihilated, not anticipating the presence of a skilled protector on Li Tingzhao’s side, leading to their downfall.

Li Tingzhao ordered, “Clean up the courtyard!”

“Yes.”

Soon after, a grand cloth shop in the city was engulfed in flames. The well was sealed with large stones, and water containers were smashed, preventing timely firefighting efforts. The shop was burned to ashes.

Upon learning of the incident, Lady Lin fainted from anger. She knew Li Tingzhao was behind it but couldn’t openly accuse him, feeling both furious and helpless, cursing silently.

Li Tingzhao, hearing the news, was quite pleased, “Reap what you sow.”

In Chu Village.

Xiao Si, holding clothes, whispered, “Miss, shall we wear this today?”

Yu Wanwan got up, feeling increasingly agile, “Xiao Si, quickly measure me. The measuring tape Xiao Si used was drawn on a piece of cloth, a makeshift tool they utilized daily to track progress. Each morning, the two would measure Yu Wanwan’s body, observing the gradual slimming, though modest..

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Xiao Si immediately went to fetch the measuring tape for Yu Wanwan, exclaiming, “Miss, you’ve lost quite a bit more weight yesterday!”

She showed Yu Wanwan the half-inch reduction marked on the tape.

Yu Wanwan was delighted, “Yesterday, I was helping out with the villagers’ work and sweated a lot.” After a moment’s thought, she added, “It seems the more exercise, the quicker the weight loss…”

Xiao Si nodded in agreement, “Then let’s go help out with work again today.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Yu Wanwan was pleased, “Yes.”

After putting away the measuring tape, Xiao Si turned to her, “Miss, I’ll go prepare your medicine and breakfast. You should change your clothes.”

Yu Wanwan nodded, “Go ahead.”

Zhuang Ziqian was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard. Hearing Xiao Si come out from the room, he quickly asked, “How’s Wanwan today?”

Xiao Si stopped to reply, “Miss has lost a lot of weight, her clothes are becoming too big. I’m planning to make some new ones for her.”

“After breakfast, I’ll go buy fabric. You go ahead and prepare breakfast and medicine for Wanwan.”

“Yes.”

Yu Wanwan, having changed, tugged at her oversized clothes and stepped into the courtyard, “Ziqian, do you notice a big change in me?”

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Zhuang Ziqian approached and scrutinized Yu Wanwan for a moment, “You must have lost around twenty pounds.”

Yu Wanwan joyfully examined herself, “Really that much?”

Zhuang Ziqian affirmed, “Yes, trust my judgment. Keep it up, and you’ll soon look like an ordinary person.”

“Mhm.” Yu Wanwan replied confidently, her joy mingled with concern, “You’ve been with me for so long, don’t you need to go back for a while?”

Zhuang Ziqian didn’t want to go back alone, “I’ve already sent a letter home, it’s fine.”

Yu Wanwan slowly nodded, “But you should still care about your family.”

“I know, don’t worry about me.” Zhuang Ziqian reassured her with a smile.

After breakfast, Zhuang Ziqian headed towards the Chu household. Arriving at the gate, he saw Chu Xuhua stepping out and quickly approached, “Manager Chu, I have something to discuss with you. Do you have a moment?”

Chu Xuhua responded, “Let’s walk and talk.”

Despite the intense competition between Li Tingzhao of Fengxin County and the Lin family, it proved beneficial for their business. Many sought partnerships, prompting him to stabilize Fengxin County’s business. Hence, he was very busy every day.

Zhuang Ziqian nodded, “Alright.”

On the way, Zhuang Ziqian got straight to the point, “Previously, Miss Qingzhi mentioned your plans to expand the business to Wancheng. I’ve been thinking, why not let me scout for you first? What do you think?”

Chu Xuhua stopped, “What do you mean?”

Zhuang Ziqian explained, “I’ll order some of your products and try selling them in Wancheng to test the waters. By the time you expand there, you’ll have a reference, making it smoother. Manager Chu, what’s your opinion?”

Chu Xuhua was intrigued. The business in the capital and surrounding counties was stable, and Fengxin County was almost secured. Wancheng was the next step.

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But Wancheng was unfamiliar territory. Having someone familiar lead the way would indeed be better.

“Master Zhuang, let me discuss this with my fifth sister and get back to you.”

“That’s fine. I’ll wait for your response.”

“Thank you.”

Chu Xuhua turned back home and relayed Zhuang Ziqian’s proposal to Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth Sister, what do you think?”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “We can agree to his proposal. However, Big Brother, you should visit Wancheng first to get a feel for it. I’ll be busy with the tissue paper business and can’t go to Wancheng.”

“Leave it to me. You don’t have to worry.”

“Okay.”

At the Chu Family Paper Mill.

When Chu Qingzhi arrived at the paper mill, Xiao Zongchao and Yu Zihui had just finished eating, but Li Changjiang was already there. Additionally, Chu Qingzhi noticed some workers sleeping in the corner.

Chu Feng explained, “They worked late last night and live far away, so they didn’t go home.”

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment, “Arrange a large room, buy some beds and blankets. If it’s too late to go home, they can sleep here. Also, hire a nimble woman to prepare some late-night snacks as a reward, paying her thirty taels per day.”

With the tissue paper being a huge success, Chu Qingzhi didn’t mind spending a little to win people’s hearts.

“I’ll have someone take care of it right away.” Chu Feng thought to himself that working under Miss Qingzhi was a stroke of luck; she was the best employer one could have.

Li Changjiang presented the packaging sample for sesame crisps, “Miss Chu, please take a look.”

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The packaging was ready, made quickly as the product was already prepared.

The sesame crisp packaging was pale yellow with added pearl powder for a shiny appearance. The front featured a cute illustration of a pine squirrel eating sesame crisps, with matching small images on the sides and back, making it overall very attractive.

“Master Li, thank you for your hard work.”

“It’s part of my job, nothing to thank me for. By the way, Miss Chu, we’ve prepared 5,000 tissue boxes ready for packaging.”

“I’ll arrange it.”

Chu Qingzhi immediately assigned workers to package the tissues, sealing them with pigskin glue.

Having prepared a lot of pigskin glue, they had plenty to use.

After ensuring everyone knew how to package, Chu Qingzhi left the mill for the Tan residence.

Tan Mengyang was satisfied with the packaging but suggested producing two sizes: one holding one 500 grams with twenty pieces, and another as a gift box holding 2.5 kilograms with one hundred pieces.

Chu Qingzhi agreed, and after re-signing the contract, she hired ten more workers upon returning to the mill, instructing Master Li to organize production.

With the growing workforce, Chu Qingzhi considered expanding the mill after this batch of products was shipped. The current size was just right, but any more would cause overcrowding.

Once the 5,000 tissue boxes were ready, they were immediately sent to the capital. Chu Qingyue delivered them to the first client who had signed the contract, earning 850 taels for over 5,000 boxes at a price of 170 copper coins per box.

In Chu Village.

Jiang Zhaoyong parked the carriage, “Big brother, sister-in-law, and the two nephews, we’ve arrived.”

Wu Yan and Jiang Tao alighted from the carriage, surveying the prosperous and beautiful village before their gaze settled on the luxurious and refined small western-style building of the Chu family.

Wu Yan’s eyes widened in amazement, “Do they really live in such a nice house?”

Jiang Zhaoyong nodded, “Yes, this is where they live. Let’s go in.”

“Aren’t you going to bring the betrothal gifts with us?” Wu Yan pulled Jiang Zhaoyong back, urging, “Hurry up and get the gifts, don’t be rude.”

“Right, right.” Jiang Tao grabbed Jiang Zhaoyong, heading towards the back of the carriage where the gifts were stored.

Their betrothal gifts were prepared following the standards set by the Chu family for Ge Lihua’s engagement, consisting of a chest full of various items, somewhat heavy for them to carry themselves due to not knowing anyone in the area who could assist.

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Learning that Wu Yan and Jiang Tao had come to propose marriage, all the Chu family members who could return did so, filling the house with lively activity.

Li Qingyu brought out the family’s fruits and snacks to entertain the guests, showing warmth and thorough hospitality.

After exchanging pleasantries, they got down to business.

Wu Yan signaled Jiang Tao, who promptly said, “Uncle, Aunt, our main purpose today is to propose marriage between Qingning and our family’s Zhaozong…”

He spoke at length before handing a list of betrothal gifts to Chu Rong, followed by presenting a box and giving over one thousand silver coins as betrothal money.

“Uncle, these are our betrothal gifts. If there are no issues, shall we set a date for their marriage?”

Chu Rong examined the list carefully, surprised by the generous offerings, and felt inwardly shocked.

Li Qingyu, Grandfather Chu, and Grandmother Chu couldn’t read, but they understood numbers. Seeing the lengthy list, they assumed it included many items, indicating the great value placed on their Qingning, which satisfied them.

Chu Rong closed the list and inspected the gifts, which were all high-quality items, showing genuine effort, “We have no objections on our side.”

Wu Yan and Jiang Tao internally sighed in relief. Wu Yan then took out a red paper with three auspicious wedding dates written on it.

She handed the paper to Chu Rong, “Uncle, these are all good dates for the wedding. Please take a look and see which one you like.”

After some discussion among the elders and consulting with Chu Qingning, they settled on a date, the sixteenth day of the first lunar month next year.

Li Qingyu enthusiastically said, “Wu Yan, Jiang Tao, Zhaozong, please make yourselves comfortable. I’ll go cook lunch. Have it here at noon. Qingning, please accompany your brother and sister-in-law for a chat…”

Wu Yan and Jiang Tao politely accepted the invitation.

“Mother, understood.” After Li Qingyu headed to the kitchen, Chu Qingning took Wu Yan, Jiang Tao, and the two children out for a stroll around the village, with Jiang Zhaozong accompanying them throughout.

In Sun Village.

After arranging the workshop tasks, Chu Qingzhi went straight to Sun Village to select piglets.

Not only did the villagers rear pigs, but the landlord also did, with a pigsty housing over three hundred meat pigs, ten sows, and over a hundred piglets.

Chu Qingzhi headed to the landlord’s place.

Hearing that Chu Qingzhi wanted to buy a large number of piglets, the landlord personally greeted her, “Miss Chu, please follow me.”

Leading the way to the pigsty, he said, “Miss, take a look at our piglets. Plump and active, they’re definitely easy to raise.”

After inspecting all the piglets and the sows, confirming their health, Chu Qingzhi asked, “How much for the piglets?”

The landlord was straightforward, “They’re sold by weight, two thousand and five hundred copper coins per kilos. If you take them all, I’ll give you a price of two thousand and two hundred.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Let’s weigh them. After that, please deliver them to Chu Village.”

The landlord readily agreed, “No problem.”

A total of one hundred and twenty-eight piglets weighed in at four thousand four hundred and eighty jin, averaging thirty-five jin per piglet, amounting to one hundred and three taels of silver. The landlord generously rounded down the figure.

With the pigsty already repaired, the piglets, upon arrival, were allocated ten per pen for convenience in feeding and management until they grew bigger.

The entire pigsty was built to accommodate five hundred pigs, with room for expansion.

Guo Shangyong knew how to raise pigs, and Chu Qingzhi assigned ten people to him, “Brother Guo, from now on, the pigsty is your responsibility.”

Guo Shangyong promised, “No problem, Miss Chu. We’ll take good care.”

“Your wages will still be one tael per day, the same as everyone else. Good performance will earn a bonus at the end of the month, and regarding holidays…”

Chu Qingzhi gathered everyone to discusswages, bonuses, and holidays in detail, and contracts were signed to instill a sense of responsibility.

She also addressed the cattle shed, assigning it to Fu Kangping with ten people, and the horse stable to Luo Hongping, giving him the remaining injured soldiers. As the number of horses increased, more people would be added.

Wan Haonan was tasked with overseeing the brick kiln, which had no soldiers assigned, so Chu Qingzhi planned to hire workers once the kiln was operational.

“Also, there’s something else,” Chu Qingzhi pointed towards the walnut grove, “After the kiln is built, I’ll fence off this area, including the walnut grove. Please keep an eye on it, apply fertilizer, etc. Next year, you can harvest for consumption, and I’ll collect any surplus for other arrangements.”

“And about the forest, it’s full of mushrooms and wood ears. If you’re free, you can take Da Bai to forage. Later, you can sell them to me.”

“If you’re interested in cultivation, I can teach you.”

The mention of mushrooms and wood ears stirred hope among the listeners, “Thankyou, Miss.”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “Just do your jobs well as a thank you.”

“Miss, we’ll do our utmost.”

“Okay.”

Wan Haonan hesitated before speaking, “Miss Chu, there’s something I’d like to discuss.”

“What is it? Just say it,” Chu Qingzhi encouraged.

Wan Haonan scratched his head, slightly embarrassed, “Miss, now that we’re all working here and really like it, we’ve decided not to leave. There’s a nice open space next to the walnut grove where we’d like to build our houses. We’ve saved some money from the army and can buy the land. What do you think?”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “Of course, you can. But there’s no need for you to buy it; keep your money. I’ll arrange the housing.”

Tang Jinghong had given her thirty thousand taels, and she had barely spent any. There was more than enough to build houses.

Wan Haonan insisted, “Miss, that wouldn’t be right. You’ve already helped us so much; we can handle this.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi said, “Since I’ve helped this much, one more thing won’t hurt.”

Grateful, Wan Haonansmiled, “Thankyou, Miss.”

Just then, a villager ran over, “Qingzhi, the people delivering the calves have arrived. Come and check.”

“Thanks, Uncle.” Chu Qingzhi hurried home.

Rows of calves, tied with ropes and looking impressive, were a rare sight, attracting many onlookers from the village.

Chu Qingzhi approached, “Manager, you came yourself?”

“Yes,” the manager replied with a smile. “Where’s the cattle shed? I’ll help drive them there.”

Chu Qingzhi pointed, “Over there.”

With the manager’s skilled guidance, the calves were smoothly led into their new home.

Chu Qingzhi politely inquired, “Manager, how much for the calves?”

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The manager said, “Twenty cows and twenty calves, with the cows only two to three years old and capable of bearing several more calves, are priced at one hundred taels each. The calves are thirty taels each, totaling two thousand six hundred taels. Subtracting your five hundred taels deposit, the balance is two thousand one hundred taels.”

Chu Qingzhi promptly paid the remaining silver to the manager, “Thank you for making the trip yourself.”

The manager waved it off, “No trouble at all. It’s you who’ve done me a great

favor.”

After exchanging pleasantries, the manager left with his people.

Gradually, the remaining sixty cows from other cattle farms were delivered.

The four cows bought by Wu Yaqing for her home were also taken to their new enclosure, allocated a separate pen.

At Yunfei School, there was intense discussion among the students…

“I heard Teacher Yan is coming to teach us, and only us.”

“Who told you that? Is it reliable?”

“Yes, is it? Teacher Yan only teaches those aiming for the scholarly exams. It seems unlikely he’d teach us.”

“We’ll know soon. Reliable sources say Teacher Yan will teach us today.”

“I think you’re joking…” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

As the conversation continued, a scholarly figure entered the school, “I will be teaching the next lesson for everyone…”

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His voice was gentle and melodious, like flowing water, very pleasant to the

ears.

Despite Teacher Yan’s soft voice, it immediately quieted the noisy schoolhouse. All students turned their attention forward, eyes filled with surprise and joy.

Teacher Yan’s reputation for teaching students who all passed the imperial exams was well known in Yunfei School. Many students sought backdoor ways to become his disciples, but he only took ten at a time, making it difficult to enter his tutelage.

The students quickly composed themselves and stood up, greeting in unison,

“Good day, Teacher.”

Everyone looked at Teacher Yan as if they were seeing a treasure, a mix of shock and happiness in their eyes.

Teacher Yan got straight to the point, “Please sit, let’s start the lesson.”

“Yes, Teacher.”

After his lesson, it was time for lunch. Students could eat in the cafeteria, go outside, or eat what they brought from home, which could be warmed up m the cafeteria.

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao chose to eat in the cafeteria. Having come from humble beginnings, they were always frugal, satisfied merely with the opportunity to study.

As the brothers headed to the cafeteria, Teacher Yan called them over, “Come with me.”

Exchanging glances, they quickly approached Teacher Yan, “Teacher, is there something you need?”

Teacher Yan said, “Let’s have lunch at my house. Xiao Fu has prepared the meal; it’s ready to eat.”

Chu Xuyuan was puzzled, “Teacher, why are you inviting us to lunch out of the blue?”

Teacher Yan didn’t answer Chu Xuyuan directly, “Don’t ask too many questions. Just do as I say.”

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Chu Xuyao, after a moment’s thought, said, “Teacher, are you doing this because my fifth sister healed your leg, and you want to repay her?”

Teacher Yan thought to himself, not expecting the young boy to be so astute, but he couldn’t admit it, or they would refuse, “No, the headTeacher specifically instructed me to take care of you. It has nothing to do with your fifth sister.”

This surprised the boys, Chu Xuyuan scratching his head in confusion, “Why would the headTeacher take special care of us?”

“That’s a question for the headTeacher.” Teacher Yan internally remarked on the difficulty of diverting the topic, “It’s getting late. Let’s eat first and talk later, shall we?”

Chu Xuyuan was uncertain but looked to Chu Xuyao for a decision.

Chu Xuyao, not wanting to offend Teacher Yan by refusing, nodded after some thought, “Teacher, thankyou.”

Xiao Fu, ever more dedicated after opening up to Teacher Yan, had the meal ready when they arrived. The food was thoughtfully prepared, showing great care.

Teacher Yan invited them to sit and join him.

Xiao Fu hesitated before sitting to the side, waiting until Teacher Yan began eating before he started, very cautiously.

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao sat beside Teacher Yan, eating slowly.

Teacher Yan mentioned, “I’ve found some books I used for my scholar exams. If you’re still energetic after eating, you can take a look.”

“Scholar?” Chu Xuyao paused, “Teacher, do you mean we can pass the child scholar exam?”

Teacher Yan internally noted Xuyao’s sharpness, “Yes, I’ve seen your papers.

As long as the examiners are fair, you’ll definitely pass.”

The brothers were overjoyed, this being the best news they’d heard in a while.

The meal was exceptionally joyful.

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After eating, Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao went to the room Teacher Yan had prepared for them to study. He handed them the books, “Take a look first. I’ll explain in detail later.”

Chu Xuyao asked, “Teacher, won’t this be too much for you?”

Teacher Yan smiled, “As long as you learn well, a bit of hardship is nothing. But if you can pass the exams sooner, I can relax earlier.”

Chu Xuyao blinked, then smiled, “My brother and I will work hard.

Teacher Yan nodded with a smile, “Good.”

In Shuiyun County.

Ge Lihua walked in with a food box, “Senior Brother, why are you up?”

Ling Yanjiang stood by the window, watching the bustling street, and turned to smile at Ge Lihua, “You finally came. I was beginning to think you’d forgotten me.”

“I’ve brought you lunch. Come and eat.” Ge Lihua set out the dishes from the food box, all beneficial for recovery.

Grateful, Ling Yanjiang approached, “I’m lucky to have you, or I’d never have tasted such good food.”

Ge Lihua handed Ling Yanjiang the chopsticks, “Focus on healing, don’t worry too much.”

Ling Yanjiang casually asked, “Do you plan to stay here permanently?”

Ge Lihua nodded lightly, “I’m getting married.”

Ling Yanjiang was shocked, looking at her in disbelief, “Married?”

A soft look appeared in Ge Lihua’s eyes, “The wedding is set for the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month. If you’re still around, you’re welcome to celebrate with us.”

Ling Yanjiang struggled to accept the news, “Who are you marrying?

Ge Lihua replied, “The third son of the family I’m staying with.”

Ling Yanjiang objected, “How can you, a young lady with a good background, marry a farmer’s son?”

Ge Lihua shook her head, “I was one, but not anymore.”

Ling Yanjiang didn’t know what to say.

Ge Lihua concluded, “Just eat. The wedding is decided, and I genuinely wish to stay. Let’s not discuss it further.”

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Ling Yanjiang truly felt it was a pity. His little junior sister, who was beautiful and had been carefully nurtured from a young age, excelling in everything, was actually going to marry a farmer’s son. It seemed like such a waste.

He couldn’t help but try to persuade her again, “Little junior sister, could you please reconsider?”

Ge Lihua firmly responded, “I have already made up my mind, Senior brother. There’s no need to persuade me any further.”

Ling Yanjiang fell silent. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

After a while, as the atmosphere eased a bit, Ge Lihua asked, “Senior brother, what are your plans for the future?”

Ling Yanjiang thought to himself, once he handed over the ledger to the emperor, his family’s vendetta would be settled. After that, he hadn’t thought about what to do, “I haven’t considered it yet.”

Ge Lihua suggested, “Senior brother, you could use this time of recovery to think it through.”

LingYanjiangnodded, “I will.”

In Chu Village.

Chu Qingshuang brought Li Shaoliang to the village, “Wait here for a moment; I’ll ask where mother and fifth sister are.”

Li Shaoliang replied, “I’ll come with you.”

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Li Qingyu was weeding in the vegetable garden, right next to the medicinal garden. This particular plot of land, where the vegetables were nurtured with spiritual energy by Chu Qingzhi, showed very healthy and rapid growth.

“Mother,” greeted Chu Qingshuang as she approached.

Li Shaoliang quickly greeted her with respect, “Auntie Chu.”

Li Qingyu nodded at Li Shaoliang, “Why have you both come back to the village together?”

Chu Qingshuang said, “We’re here to discuss something with fifth sister. Mother, where is she?”

Pointing in a direction, Li Qingyu informed, “She’s over by the brick kiln.” Then she added, “Qingshuang, when you go there, could you take some water for your fifth sister? She might get thirsty and find nowhere to drink.”

“Alright, I’ll go get it.” Chu Qingshuang fetched a large water jug and headed towards the brick kiln, with Li Shaoliang accompanying her.

Building a brick kiln was complicated due to the need for excavation, so it was progressing slowly and would take about half a month to complete.

Chu Qingzhi, not very knowledgeable about this, was learning by observing.

Approaching, Chu Qingshuang handed the water jug to Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth sister, do you want some water?”

Chu Qingzhi turned, surprised, “Why are you back?”

Stepping aside, Chu Qingshuang let Li Shaoliang come forward, “Shaoliang has something to discuss with you, fifth sister.”

Li Shaoliang quickly greeted Chu Qingzhi, his mind clearer this time, avoiding the awkwardness of calling her “fifth sister” alongside Chu Qingshuang.

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Chu Qingzhi led them aside, “What’s the matter? Go ahead.”

Li Shaoliang, a bit nervous, cleared his throat and said, “It’s just one thing. I would like to imprint ‘Li’s Porcelain Kiln’ on the bottom of the porcelain you order from us. Your business is doing well, and if we add this mark, it could help more people recognize Li’s Porcelain Kiln, boosting our sales.”

This seemed like a good strategy to increase brand recognition, and Chu Qingzhi thought Li Shaoliang was quite smart.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi’s silence, Li Shaoliang quickly added, “I won’t ask for this without giving something in return. I promise, for each piece of porcelain with ‘Li’s Porcelain’ marked on it, I will reduce the price by one wen per item. What do you think?”

Chu Qingzhi’s business ordered about two thousand pieces of porcelain from Li’s Kiln daily for beer and soy sauce bottles, averaging four wen each. A one wen discount per item would save two taels of silver daily.

“Can you guarantee your offer?” A two-tael daily saving amounted to over seven hundred taels a year, not a small sum.

Li Shaoliang confidently affirmed, “I have the authority to decide. If you agree, we will start with the next batch of porcelain, reducing one wen per item.”

To Chu Qingzhi, the discount was significant but manageable. “Alright, shall we sign an additional contract?”

Li Shaoliang nodded, “Yes.”

After signing the contract, Li Shaoliang and Chu Qingshuang returned to Li’s Porcelain Kiln. Chu Qingzhi headed to the workshop area to store the contract with Shen Ruyue and informed her to pay less for the next delivery.

Shen Ruyue, seeing the contract, couldn’t help but laugh, “Only you could do business like this, always having people willingly give you money.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Must be my good karma.”

Li Shaoliang proved quite astute. Merchants, noticing “Li’s Porcelain” marking, presumed a good relationship between Li’s Kiln and Chu’s Trade, prioritizing Li’s Porcelain when making purchases. Soon, Li Shaoliang’s business flourished, earning him commendation from Li Zhenzong.

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For this, Li Shaoliang later treated Chu Qingzhi to a meal as a gesture of thanks.

In Chu Village.

The two wolves happily returned, circling around Chu Qingzhi, acting unusually, “What’s the matter with you two?”

Da Lang wagged its tail at Chu Qingzhi, then tugged at her skirt, pulling her towards the woods.

“I understand, lead the way.”

Da Lang immediately released her skirt and ran ahead with Er Lang.

Behind the workshop area was a large tree hollow. Approaching, Chu Qingzhi heard the tender cries of wolf pups.

Da Lang and Er Lang stood outside the hollow, looking expectantly at Chu Qingzhi.

Approaching, she found two mother wolves lying on either side of the hollow, each nursing three to four pups, a big happy family.

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Are these your children?”

Both wolves wagged their tails vigorously, almost blurring with motion.

Then, Da Bai approached, and the aura of a fierce beast made the mother wolves uneasy. They leapt out, showing teeth, but relaxed upon recognizing Da Bai.

Chu Qingzhi petted Da Lang and Er Lang, “What did you bring me here for?”

Da Lang nuzzled her hand then brought out a pup, placing it before her, clearly wanting her to take the pups home for safety.

Noticing one of the mother wolves had several deep wounds, likely from a fight, Chu Qingzhi called the wolf over and healed its injuries with a wave of spiritual energy. The mother wolf gratefully nuzzled her leg.

“I’ll be right back.” Chu Qingzhi fetched a large basket from the workshop, placed all seven pups inside, and carried them home, followed by the four wolves.

On the way, she encountered An Shanwu and Nie Huiyang heading to the brick kiln. They were astonished to see Chu Qingzhi carrying a basket full of wolf pups. The back mountain was almost like Chu Qingzhi’s own domain, where she moved freely, and now even the wolf pups seemed to be hers to take.

Chu Qingzhi brought the wolf pups back to her home and placed them in the wolf den she had prepared earlier.

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The two mother wolves confidently took over Da Lang and Er Lang’s den, with the two male wolves not daring to protest, yielding everything to their mates.

Chu Qingzhi observed the litter of wolf pups, initially planning to search for some pups after finishing her urgent tasks. Now, it seemed there was no need.

Sitting on a swing, Chu Qingzhi summoned the four wolves to her side and meticulously explained the rules, “The workshop area is off-limits to strangers, the storeroom must be guarded, no biting allowed. If you spot suspicious individuals, chase them away and report back to me…” After laying out many rules, the four wolves sat obediently in front of her, listening intently.

Chu Qingzhi infused each wolf with some spiritual energy, “Now, go perform your duties. I’ll prepare a feast for you tonight.”

The wolves wagged their tails and scampered off.

Chu Qingzhi watched them leave. Da Lang took his mate to the workshop area, while Er Lang took his to the storeroom before starting their patrol, appearing utterly loyal to their responsibilities.

With this arrangement, the household’s security seemed assured.

In the workshop area.

Chu Haodong hurried into Shen Ruyue’s office, appearing anxious.

Shen Ruyue was holding a meeting with the managers. Seeing Chu Haodong’s worried look, she quickly stepped out, “What’s happened?”

Chu Haodong whispered, “Shopkeeper Zhu wants to raise the price of pork; otherwise, he won’t sell to us anymore.”

Shopkeeper Zhu was a pork merchant collaborating with Chu’s Trade.

Shen Ruyue’s mood soured instantly, her brows furrowing, “Why suddenly raise prices?”

Chu Haodong was equally annoyed, “I don’t know. He wouldn’t give any details, only saying he’d have to raise prices to continue doing business with us.”

Shen Ruyue paused, “Did you manage to buy the pork needed for tomorrow?” Chu Haodong shook his head, “No, he suddenly wanted to raise prices, and since we buy in large quantities, I didn’t dare make a decision on my own.” Shen Ruyue asked, “How much is he raising the price by?”

Chu Haodong replied, “Two hundred copper coins per kilo.”

“That much?” Shen Ruyue’s frown deepened. Normally, if prices were to increase, the supplier would give notice. This sudden price hike indicated a problem, “Arrange some horses. I’ll go talk to Shopkeeper Zhu with you.

“Okay.”

After delegating her tasks, Shen Ruyue mounted a horse, accompanied by Chu Haodong, and left Chu Village. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Nearby was a pig farm that supplied pork to Chu’s Trade.

Shopkeeper Zhu seemed to be expecting them, waiting at the gate. Upon seeing Shen Ruyue and Chu Haodong, he greeted them with a smile, “Madam Chu, Brother Haodong, let’s talk inside.”

“Okay.”

Once inside the guest room, Shen Ruyue got straight to the point, “Shopkeeper Zhu, Haodong has already informed me of your intentions. I’m puzzled why you’re raising prices so suddenly. We’re long-term clients. This treatment seems rather unfair, doesn’t it?”

Shopkeeper Zhu smiled, “Madam Chu, please, I was forced to raise prices.”

Could there be an underlying issue?

Shopkeeper Zhu was no fool. Raising prices like this would cut off his own revenue. Shen Ruyue patiently asked, “Could you explain, Shopkeeper Zhu?” Shopkeeper Zhu’s expression turned bitter, “To speak frankly, Madam Chu, for some reason, pigs in my farm have been dying one after another. I even called in the most experienced pig farmers, but no one could figure out the cause.” Shen Ruyue frowned, “How could that happen?”

Shopkeeper Zhu shook his head helplessly, “Nearly half of the pigs in my farm have died…”

“If that’s the case, I understand your reason for raising prices.” Shen Ruyue then proposed a compromise, “How about this: you continue selling pork to us at the original price, and we’ll work together to solve your farm’s problem. Solving the issue is the priority. What do you think?”

Shopkeeper Zhu couldn’t refuse. He didn’t want to lose Chu’s Trade, a major customer, “Let’s do as Madam Chu suggests.”

After reaching an agreement, Chu Haodong stayed behind to handle the pork issue, while Shen Ruyue returned home alone to consult with Chu Qingzhi.

Upon hearing the news, Chu Qingzhi set aside her work and accompanied Shen Ruyue back to the pig farm.

Chu Qingzhi was straightforward, “I need to see the pig feed, water source, sick pigs, and dead pigs.”

Shopkeeper Zhu immediately complied, “Please, Miss Chu, follow me.” Though aware of Chu Qingzhi’s reputation as a miracle doctor, he hadn’t thought to consult her about treating animals, so he hadn’t sought her out. The pig feed had a clear supply chain, managed by dedicated personnel. After inspecting it and finding no issues, Chu Qingzhi then examined the water source.

The farm backed onto a small river with crystal clear water, safe even for human consumption, used for mixing the pig feed.

Chu Qingzhi fetched a bucket of water from the river, added a drop of medicine from a vial she carried, and observed no change in color, indicating the water source seemed unaffected.

Next, she visited the sick pigs.

The sick pigs were isolated immediately upon detection by Shopkeeper Zhu, kept in a separate pen at the farm’s edge.

After examining the sick pigs and noticing fever symptoms, Chu Qingzhi questioned, “What does he do on the farm?”

A young man replied, “He’s responsible for removing pig manure.”

Chu Qingzhi realized… smallpox!

Her expression grew serious as she inquired, “Does anyone else on the farm have similar symptoms?”

The farmhands gathered around, all replying in the negative.

If the pigs showed symptoms before the boy, it suggested that the pigs transmitted smallpox to humans!

“Everyone, step back and don’t come near him. He has smallpox!”

The word “smallpox” caused everyone to retreat in panic, their faces filled with fear.

Shopkeeper Zhu was in turmoil but managed to compose himself, asking with dread, “Madam, smallpox is fatal and highly contagious, leading to many deaths. Do you have a cure?”

Treatment for smallpox was typically preventive. Once symptomatic, supportive care was given, such as fever reducers for high fever, antibiotics for bacterial infections, and pain medication for severe discomfort.

“Don’t worry, Shopkeeper Zhu. I have a way, though it will be troublesome. Also, not everyone with smallpox dies; there’s no need to be so scared. Smallpox had a mortality rate of about thirty percent, high but with many survivors able to recover naturally.

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The fear of smallpox was deeply ingrained in people’s hearts, and it wasn’t something Chu Qingzhi could easily dispel with just a few words. Shopkeeper Zhu, feigning calm, suggested, “Miss Chu, please check if anyone else here has contracted smallpox. Those who are infected should isolate themselves in a corner to avoid spreading the disease to others.”

This responsible suggestion from Zhu won Chu Qingzhi’s approval. She put on a mask and began checking the pulses of the farm workers one by one.

After her examination, three more individuals were found to be infected. Shopkeeper Zhu instructed them to rest in a separate room and avoid contact with others.

However, the more pressing issue for him was the infected pigs. Nearly a hundred pigs had contracted smallpox, each worth about ten taels of silver, amounting to a loss of a thousand taels.

Shopkeeper Zhu, looking quite dejected, asked Chu Qingzhi, “Miss Chu, can you cure my pigs?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “I’ll prepare medicine right away.” She thought for a moment before adding, “Shopkeeper Zhu, please find out where else smallpox has appeared. Inform me immediately once you have any information.” Controlling the epidemic was crucial to preventing it from affecting their business.

Shopkeeper Zhu promptly agreed, “Leave it to me.”

Chu Qingzhi headed to the county town to purchase a large amount of antipyretic herbs, as the symptoms observed were mainly high fevers. The medicines would be brewed at Zhu’s farm to treat both the pigs and the people. Just as Chu Qingzhi finished her preparations, Chu Xujin arrived with two constables, looking particularly anxious, “Fifth sister, there’s a big problem.” Anticipating it might be related to smallpox, Chu Qingzhi took Chu Xujin aside to discuss, “Third brother, what’s the matter?”

Chu Xujin touched his nose, “Actually, I don’t know what the big problem is, it was the Magistrate who made a fuss. After whispering a few words to the County Magistrate, he sent me to find you.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Chu Xujin, feeling he needed to be more composed, “Let’s go then, things here are almost settled.”

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At the county office.

The County Magistrate warmly received Chu Qingzhi, “Miss Chu, you’re the only one who can solve this problem. We’re counting on your help.”

“If you can help our county overcome this difficulty, the position of County Captain will be yours, brother, along with many rewards.”

Promising so many benefits indicated the seriousness of the situation. Chu Qingzhi asked, “Please, tell me more.”

The County Magistrate grimaced, “There’s a village called Yun Village to the south of the county town, located beside the official road. Recently, villagers there have been experiencing unrelenting high fevers, spreading the infection to passing travelers.”

It s clear that Yun Village has been struck by an epidemic, showing the earliest symptoms of unrelenting high fever.”

He looked at Chu Qingzhi with deep concern, “Miss Chu, please see if you can cure them. If not, as the source of the disease, the village will have to be sealed off.”

History had recorded instances where entire villages were slaughtered due to epidemics, a brutal but sometimes necessary measure to prevent more deaths.

Chu Qingzhi reassured him, “Treating the disease is not a problem, as long as you can ensure a supply of medicinal herbs.”

That won’t be an issue.” The County Magistrate was desperate for a solution, especially with the performance review period approaching and such a disaster looming, “I’ll head there right away.”

Grateful, the County Magistrate thanked her, then instructed Chu Xujin and the head constable to accompany Chu Qingzhi to Yun Village, “Take whatever you need and act as necessary.”

“Yes, sir.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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Chu Qingzhi suggested, “County Magistrate, perhaps issue a decree in conjunction with nearby counties. Those exhibiting symptoms of unrelenting fever should come to Yun Village for treatment. Otherwise, even if Yun Village is cured, other places might experience outbreaks.”

The County Magistrate agreed, “Your consideration is thorough, Miss Chu. I’ll issue the decree immediately.”

After ensuring her family was informed, Chu Qingzhi mounted her horse and hurried to Yun Village.

Yun Village was already sealed off by the government, with entry allowed but not exit. People nearby wore clothes over their noses and mouths, and the area was under strict surveillance.

Joining Chu Qingzhi were Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, leading a volunteer-medical team.

“Master.”

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang had intended to assess the situation before reporting back to Chu Qingzhi, not expecting their master to have already arrived.

“Cough, cough, cough…” Fan Yuru suddenly began coughing.

After diagnosing Fan Yuru, Chu Qingzhi frowned, “How did you get infected?”

Rong Shiyu anxiously asked, “Qingzhi, what’s she infected with?”

They had seen many patients with fevers recently, attributing it to seasonal changes.

Noticing the unusual pattern of illnesses among Yun Village residents led Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang to investigate, which inadvertently exposed them to the disease.

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“Smallpox!”

“What? Smallpox!”

Fan Yuru panicked, knowing the lethality of smallpox, but then remembered something important, quickly covering her mouth and stepping back, “Stay away from me, I don’t want to infect you.”

Rong Shiyu became frightened, “Qingzhi, are you sure?”

“Positive, but don’t worry. Smallpox can be cured.” Chu Qingzhi took out a pill for Fan Yuru and distributed masks, “Yuru, after taking my pill, just rest until the fever subsides.”

This assurance eased everyone’s concerns.

Yuan Hongjun helped Fan Yuru to a tent, “There’s a tent over there; let’s rest.” His care was evident.

Fan Yuru nodded, her eyeswarm, “Thank you for the trouble.”

As Yuan Hongjun carefully escorted Fan Yuru to the tent, he said, “If you keep saying that, I’ll stop caring for you.”

Fan Yuru gently tugged at his sleeve, “Okay, I’ll stop.”

Yuan Hongjun’s lips curved in a smile, “Good.”

Rong Shiyu asked Chu Qingzhi, “What can I do?”

Chu Qingzhi responded, “Linjiang, Shiyu, wait here for a bit. I’ll check the village first.”

“Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi instructed Chu Xujin and the constables to wait outside the village, talcing action only after she assessed the situation.

After making arrangements, Chu Qingzhi headed into the village, her official badge ensuring smooth passage.

Yun Village was entirely sealed off, with only one entrance and exit.

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The village was a scene of desolation.

Villagers lay dying in corners, their children, covered in dirt, sat beside them with vacant, hopeless eyes.

Cries of grief occasionally emanated from houses, some of which had coffins at their doorsteps, enveloping the surroundings in an aura of death.

Some impoverished villagers wrapped bodies in mats, setting them on fire next to makeshift pyres, filling the air with a strange odor.

Many villagers congregated around the ancestral hall, some already dead but unable to be moved from the village, were laid aside, emitting the stench of decay.

Despite the presence of many people, an eerie silence pervaded, the air thick with the presence of death.

“Save me, save me…” A man, leaning against a wall corner, weakly reached out to Chu Qingzhi. His voice was feeble, his eyes losing focus, his body covered in pox…

Approaching, Chu Qingzhi checked his pulse, then administered a pill and made him drink lots of water, “Rest well.”

Tears of gratitude filled the man’s eyes, “Thank you, miss, thank you.”

Continuing her way, Chu Qingzhi arrived at the ancestral hall.

The sight inside was even more despairing, with many lying on the ground, covered in pox. The scene, especially of children huddled in corners without adults, was heart-wrenching. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Groans came from those resigned to death, sitting against walls, enveloped in silence.

Chu Qingzhi’s arrival, like a beacon in the darkness, instantly drew everyone’s attention. Those who could move gathered around her, pleading on their knees, “Please, miss, save us…”

Dressed in a white gown and wearing a mask, only her clear and calm eyes visible, Chu Qingzhi seemed like a divine figure bathed in the sunset glow, bringing hope to the hopeless.

“Listen to me, I can cure all of you. Now, I need some volunteers. Who’s willing to help?”

Eyes shining with hope, many volunteered, “Me, me, me…”

Chu Qingzhi selected twenty men, “Go back to the village and set up ten stoves for brewing medicine. If you follow my instructions, I guarantee everyone will be cured within ten days.”

Her calm assurance made everyone instinctively believe her. A man took the lead in rallying the others, “We will follow the miss’s orders.”

The twenty men, invigorated, hurried back to execute her instructions.

Chu Qingzhi walked towards the village entrance to write a list of needed herbs, handing it to a leading soldier, “Inform the County Magistrate to send these herbs immediately, and bring some rice for porridge…”

The soldier wasted no time in carrying out her orders.

Chu Qingzhi asked another soldier, “Find ten people who have been cattle farmers for over five years, regardless of gender, and bring them to me.”

“Yes, Miss Chu.”

After making more arrangements, Chu Qingzhi approached her two disciples, handing them pills, “Come with me.”

Then, she addressed the physicians who had come with her, “I have a way to cure this disease. You don’t need to worry. Those who trust me, come with me. Those who don’t, you can go back.”

Faced with a choice, three physicians decided to leave, but the rest expressed their willingness to trust Chu Qingzhi, “Miss Chu, as physicians, it’s our duty to save lives. We will follow your lead.”

Relieved by the majority’s decision to stay, Chu Qingzhi felt reassured, “Let’s go.”

Leading the group back into the village, she instructed them to use handkerchiefs as masks and began assessing the villagers’ conditions, planning to administer specific treatments based on their symptoms.

The needed personnel and materials arrived swiftly.

Chu Qingzhi directed some to fumigate the village with mugwort and vinegar to cleanse it thoroughly.

“Yes.”

“The rest, come help me prepare the medicine and start boiling it.”

“Yes.”

With her guidance, order was restored in the village, replacing the despair and death with hope and life.

After ensuring everyone was engaged, Chu Qingzhi approached the village chief, “Where’s the first person who fell ill?”

The chief, resentment in his eyes, pointed to a house at the village’s edge, “It’s their family. Their child suddenly got a high fever, causing this calamity…”

Chu Qingzhi made her way there.

The house was silent, appearing uninhabited.

Knocking on the door, she called out, “I have some questions for you. Could you open the door?”

The homeowner, after a struggle, replied. It was a man covered in pox, his gaze averted, “What do you want?”

“You encountered something before falling ill?” Knowing smallpox is a viral disease and never having occurred in the village before, it must have been introduced from outside.

The man, realizing Chu Qingzhi wasn’t there to accuse, relaxed slightly, “Before getting sick, we ate a squirrel.”

“Where was the squirrel caught?”

“I can’t describe it, but I can take you there.” The man, overwhelmed with guilt for causing the village’s plight, was eager to atone and thus cooperative.

“Lead the way.”

He led Chu Qingzhi to a forest filled with pine trees, where they found dead squirrels on the ground and others appearing sick in the trees, gasping for breath…

Chu Qingzhi examined a squirrel and confirmed it had smallpox.

Extending her spiritual sense, she followed a direction where the condition of the squirrels worsened, suggesting the true source of the disease lay that way.

The man, fearful of deep forests, tried to stop her, “Miss, there are dangerous beasts deeper in. We shouldn’t go further.”

Ignoring him, Chu Qingzhi pressed on.

He reluctantly followed.

After some time, they stumbled upon a corpse.

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The man was startled, his fear palpable, “How can there be a dead person here? People seldom come to these deep parts of the mountain, and this person isn’t from any nearby villages.”

Chu Qingzhi inquired, “Have you hunted in this area before? How can you be so sure he isn’t from the village?”

“We don’t hunt deep in the mountains, usually sticking to the outskirts for small game. Entering deep requires several hunters together; we wouldn’t leave someone here alone. Recently, there’s been no word of anyone missing from the village. Plus, his clothes might look ordinary, but they’re actually quite expensive, something villagers can’t afford.”

Examining the clothes, Chu Qingzhi confirmed they were indeed made from high-quality fabric.

After inspecting the clothes, she examined the body, which was already skeletal, its flesh eaten by birds, making it difficult to discern any details on the surface.

Around the corpse were some dead vultures. Wearing gloves, Chu Qingzhi examined one that had recently died and found it also succumbed to smallpox.

Looking at the body, she surmised this must be the true source of the disease.

How did this body end up here? And who was he?

Chu Qingzhi then noticed a jade pendant on the man, examining it closely, it had a single character “Ming” engraved on it.

If a name was engraved on a jade pendant, it usually included the last character of the person’s name.

Pondering over the character “Ming”, Chu Qingzhi delved into a deep thought, later meticulously examining it further.

The man, stretching his neck to see, asked cautiously, “Miss, have you discovered something?”

Chu Qingzhi turned, “Go notify the authorities that there’s a significant discovery here.”

The man, concerned for Chu Qingzhi’s safety, suggested, “Let’s go back together. It’s too dangerous for you to stay here alone.”

“I’ll be fine. Go quickly and do what needs to be done.” With a slight exertion of pressure, the man hurried back, complying with her directive.

Chu Qingzhi continued her examination…

The deceased was a young man, about twenty-two years old, approximately eight chi tall, with the name “Ming” part of his identity, died from smallpox, and had been dead for roughly three months, based on the condition of the body.

Soon, officials arrived at the scene, led by Chu Xujin, who had been entrusted with all matters related to the epidemic by the County Magistrate upon leaving the county office.

Chu Xujin, furrowing his brows at the skeletal remains, asked, “Sister, can we move the body now?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, sharing the information gleaned from the remains with

Chu Xujin, “Post a notice offering a reward for information.”

The mysterious appearance of this individual as the source of the epidemic felt unusual to her.

Chu Xujin solemnly agreed, “I’ll handle it right away.”

Returning to the village, everyone went their separate ways.

The village, now suffused with the smell of vinegar and mugwort, would normally be unbearable, but under the circumstances, it offered a comforting sense of security.

Yuan Hongjun, Bao Linjiang, and the other physicians approached Chu Qingzhi, providing her with data on the diagnosed conditions. After reviewing it, Chu Qingzhi identified six symptoms and formulated a corresponding treatment plan for each, organizing the physicians into six groups, each responsible for a specific regimen. Once the medicine was prepared, it would be administered to those with matching symptoms.

The resources Chu Qingzhi requested were swiftly delivered.

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “Fumigate the entire village with mugwort and vinegar, covering every corner.”

“Yes.”

“The rest of you, help me prepare the medicine and tend to the fire.

“Yes.”

With her guidance, the village regained a semblance of order, replacing the previously pervasive sense of doom with a glimmer of hope.

However, as the situation began to stabilize, news arrived that several other villages had outbreaks, and there were isolated cases in the county town as well.

Chu Qingzhi calmly ordered, “Quarantine them all.”

Given the contagious nature of smallpox, she wasn’t surprised by these developments. Isolation was the only immediate solution.

“Yes, Miss Chu,” the messenger said, departing with a grim expression.

After about five days, those who took the medicine would begin to show improvement. With the community now knowledgeable about the procedures, Chu Qingzhi toured the village before leading half of the physicians to the next affected village.

Yuan Hongjun stayed behind in Yun Village, while Bao Linjiang accompanied Chu Qingzhi.

They arrived at Xia Village, where the situation was dire, with seven or eight dead and an ominous pall hanging over the village. The village had already been locked down by officials, preventing further spread of the disease. Chu Qingzhi and her team immediately began diagnosing and treating the villagers. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

However, they soon faced a critical shortage of medicinal herbs. With the epidemic spreading, local supplies were insufficient, and external purchases were being snapped up by wealthy families using Chu Qingzhi’s prescriptions, leading to a severe shortage.

“Master, we’re running out of herbs,” Yuan Hongjun reported, having already reached out to friends for help, but to no avail.

Unfazed, Chu Qingzhi revised the prescription, opting for more effective but significantly more expensive herbs.

“Yuan Hongjun, how is Yuru doing?”

He nodded, “Much better. Master, what was in that pill?”

“I’ll tell you later. For now, you wouldn’t be able to replicate it anyway.’ Accepting this, Yuan Hongjun took the new prescription to act on it.

Chu Qingzhi inquired of Chu Xujin, “Any news about that person?”

“No,” he replied, concern etched on his face. “Sister, could he be from another place?”

“Possibly,” she pondered, then suggested, “Let’s involve the surrounding cities and counties in the search. And, where does the official newspaper come from?”

“From the ‘Imperial Memorial Institute’ in the capital,” Chu Xujin answered.

Chu Qingzhi wrote a letter for the County Magistrate to send to the Emperor, requesting the inclusion of “Ming” in the search throughout Daling, believing it crucial to identify his identity.

Upon receiving Chu Qingzhi’s letter, the Emperor immediately instructed his closest eunuch to publish the information and initiated a secret investigation.

The Emperor closely monitored the epidemic’s developments, aware of its mysterious origins and considering the unidentified man as the key to unraveling the mystery.

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The County Magistrate, sweating with anxiety, approached Chu Qingzhi, “Miss Chu, more and more people are contracting smallpox!”

Chu Qingzhi was equally troubled. The panic induced by smallpox had people fleeing in all directions, exacerbating the spread of the infection and making it nearly impossible to control.

“Post a notice, disclose the six medical prescriptions, and inform everyone to immediately return to their villages and homes. Anyone caught disobeying will be arrested and their entire family imprisoned!”

Heartened by Chu Qingzhi’s decisive and authoritative approach, the County Magistrate found renewed vigor, “I’ll handle it right away.”

The County Magistrate, now effectively acting as Chu Qingzhi’s aide, carried out his duties efficiently. Within three days, order was restored in Shuiyun County, and the epidemic was under control.

Other counties, taking cues from Shuiyun County’s management, also quickly brought their outbreaks under control. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The only unresolved issue was the absence of any news about “Ming” five days later.

Not only was the Emperor utilizing his hidden resources to search, but Tang Jinghong and many others who had benefited from Chu Qingzhi’s kindness, such as the Empress, the Prime Minister, and several generals, were also searching. However, all efforts turned up nothing.

There were three possible explanations for this outcome…

The first possibility was that the opposing force was larger than all of theirs combined, hence their inability to find anyone. The second was that the individual wasn’t from Daling. The third was that her profiling was too vague, making it difficult to find anyone matching the criteria.

The first possibility seemed unlikely, making the second and third more plausible.

If it was the second scenario, the implications were grave.

If the individual wasn’t from Daling, it could mean the epidemic was intentionally brought into Daling from another country, a situation that could potentially lead to war.

The current peace was hard-won, and no one desired to plunge back into conflict.

The truth needed to be uncovered.

Chu Qingzhi returned to the county office to examine the body once more. The stakes were now higher than just her business interests; it could lead to Tang Jinghong returning to the battlefield, causing countless people to lose their homes. Having lived on this land for nearly nine months, she couldn’t bear to see it ravaged by war.

In the mortuary, Chu Qingzhi meticulously inspected each bone, soon discovering new evidence. The bones showed uneven darkening under light, indicating mild poisoning.

This poison, deep in the bones yet not lethal, suggested prolonged exposure without causing death.

She scraped some bone powder into a cup, dissolved it in water, and added a drop of liquid, turning the water purple-blue.

As expected…

The deceased had used opium for a long time, enough for the poison to seep into his marrow and deeply into his body. Even if he hadn’t died from smallpox, he would have eventually succumbed to opium addiction.

As far as she knew, only the eastern border had opium. If so, the situation was complex!

Hands pressed against the wooden table, Chu Qingzhi pondered deeply…

After a while, she continued her examination and noticed a faint “X” mark on the cheekbone of the skeleton.

Typically, only severe criminals had an “X” carved on their faces. If he was a severe criminal, he should have been beheaded. How did he survive, and seemingly live well?

More mysteries unfolded…

After concluding her examination, Chu Qingzhi paused her investigation and sent out the newly gathered information for others to search for people matching the new criteria.

Rubbing her forehead, exhausted from continuous high-intensity work on the front lines, Chu Qingzhi was visibly tired.

Chu Qingning approached, supporting Chu Qingzhi to sit, “Fifth sister, I brought you a tonic soup to help you recuperate.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi didn’t refuse, having lost several pounds recently. She needed to replenish her strength.

Fan Yuru arrived at the county office, expressing concern, “Qingzhi, you look pale. Why don’t you go back and rest?”

“I will soon.” Chu Qingzhi nodded, asking, “How do you feel? Do you still have a fever?”

“It stopped yesterday.” Fan Yuru was grateful, “Thankfully you were there, or I might not have survived.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled lightly, “You should cherish your life more. It wasn’t easy saving you.”

Fan Yuru smiled in agreement, “I will.”

In Chu Village.

The parakeets had been hatching continuously. Besides dealing with the epidemic, Chu Qingzhi also had to care for the young parakeets. Fortunately, Shuang’er and a pair of parakeets, who had sneakily laid their eggs, were there to help, preventing accidents.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi return to her room, Shuang’er flew out from the nest, “They’re all sleeping…”

Chu Qingzhi approached the window, checking on the sleeping parakeets. They were well-fed and peacefully asleep, easing her worries.

The parakeet couple flew over, their eyes shining, seemingly seeking praise.

Chu Qingzhi, not stingy with her affection, infused a bit of spiritual energy into each bird, “I’m going to rest for a bit. Watch over the young ones. If anything happens, come and call me.”

Shuang’er chirped happily, “Okay, okay…”

Chu Qingzhi lay down, a gentle breeze wafting through the window, softly moving the white curtains. The room, adorned with fresh flowers and bathed in sunlight, felt serene and beautiful.

As the epidemic slowly improved, “Ming” remained elusive.

Then, unexpectedly, Chu Qingzhi received a letter from someone she had almost forgotten – Xing Jindong.

Xing Jindong had once paid one hundred taels of silver to learn Q.-drawing from Chu Qingzhi but had returned home before completing his studies.

The letter suggested “Ming” might be his cousin, Xing Jinming.

His cousin was a member of a certain organization, known for his ruthlessness. Once, to exact revenge, an enemy got him addicted to opium.

To feed his addiction, he fell into degeneracy, frequently attacking wealthy families.

One day, while attempting another robbery for opium, the family’s master, accompanied by a skilled martial artist, captured him.

The captor, a government official, immediately sentenced him to death, but Xing Jinming escaped during a heavy rainstorm en route to the execution, and he hadn’t been seen since.

Chu Qingzhi mused, the letter’s contents matched her profile, but she was unfamiliar with Xing Jindong. Could his words be trusted?

Maintaining skepticism, Chu Qingzhi replied, “Which organization is Xing Jinming part of? What’s with the opium? Has the eastern border experienced a smallpox outbreak?”

After sending her response via the postal service, as her eagles didn’t recognize Xing Jindong and couldn’t deliver the letter directly.

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