Chapter 729  : Learning to Make Medicinal Cuisine

Ge Lihua sighed, “You two certainly have a knack for business, but it’s a pity you misused it.”

“Sister Lihua, we won’t do it again, please don’t send us away, okay?”

“Rules are rules. Since you stole, you must face the consequences.”

The two children cried, “Sister Lihua, we really know we were wrong. Please give us a chance to make amends?”

“You only get one chance, and you squandered it.”

Ge Lihua left the schoolhouse and asked Shen Ruyue for someone from the same village as the two children to send them home.

The parents of the two children, knowing they were at fault for selling the stolen paper, dared not make a fuss. What if they had to return the money they made from selling the paper?

With two more children gone, only twenty-five remained.

The Chu family, upon learning of the incident, didn’t comment much. It was better to weed out the dishonest now than deal with bigger issues later. Dishonesty was intolerable anywhere.

In the military camp.

After preparing the medicine, Chu Qingzhi opened the letter from the eagle’s leg and frowned, “This sounds like symptoms of rabies.”

She immediately replied to Bao Linjiang, asking him to bring the patient to her.

Upon receiving Chu Qingzhi’s reply, Bao Linjiang hurried to the military camp.

At ten in the afternoon, they arrived at the military camp. Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang arranged for the patient to stay in the tent they used to live in.

Bao Yunhong looked at Chu Qingzhi, who was even younger than her cousin, and was dumbfounded. She knew that Bao Linjiang had become someone’s disciple. She thought that it was a white-haired old man, but she didn’t expect him to be a beautiful young lady.

Chu Qingzhi examined Wu Bingyi and confirmed it was rabies, “Was he bitten by a dog?”

While asking, she used her internal vision technique to inspect Wu Bingyi’s body, noticing some deep scars on his hand that had been treated well and were now scabbed over.

Bao Yunhe thought for a moment, “No, his family doesn’t have a dog, and he hasn’t been near any dogs.”

Chu Qingzhi pressed on Wu Bingyi’s forehead, and he slowly opened his eyes. She asked, “How did you get these wounds on your hand?”

Wu Bingyi, still groggy, took a moment to respond, “A few days ago, I went hunting in the mountains with friends. We encountered heavy rain and sought shelter in a cave, where a swarm of bats flew at us, and that’s how I got these wounds.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that not only dogs but cats, bats, and other wild animals like wolves and foxes could transmit rabies. His infection was likely caused by bats.

“Your illness was caused by bats. Typically, this disease leads to death within ten days of onset.”

In modern times, rabies could only be prevented, not treated after onset, except through the use of spiritual pills, medicines, or herbs by cultivators. In ancient times, the only option was death.

Bao Yunhe panicked at this revelation, pleading, “Miss, please save Bingyi…”

It was fortunate for Wu Bingyi to encounter Chu Qingzhi, who had spiritual energy. Otherwise, even the most skilled doctor couldn’t cure him, “Calm down, I’ll find a way to treat him.”

Bao Yunhe was somewhat relieved, “Thankyou, miss.”

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “Get him something to eat, anything will do. He doesn’t need to follow any dietary restrictions.” Wu Bingyi hadn’t eaten for three or four days; continuing to starve could kill him even without the disease.

“Right away, miss,” Bao Yunhe hurried off to prepare food.

Chu Qingzhi nodded and stepped out of the tent, followed by Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang. The atmosphere was heavy.

Bao Linjiang stepped forward, “Master, he was only slightly scratched by a bat. Why would he lose his life over it?”

Chu Qingzhi explained the cause and nature of rabies in terms they could understand.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, quick to grasp medical concepts, nodded in understanding after the explanation.

“Let’s go prepare the medicine.”

“Yeah.”

After administering the medicine to Wu Bingyi, Chu Qingzhi and her two disciples continued performing surgeries on the remaining wounded soldiers.

In the Chu Village.

On the way to class, Zhuang Ziqian stopped Chu Qingning’s path.

Hearing Zhuang Ziqian’s request, Chu Qingning was somewhat surprised, “You want to learn how to make medicinal cuisine?”

It wasn’t strange for men in the village to cook, but it was indeed unexpected for a young master like him to express interest in learning to cook.

Zhuang Ziqian nodded earnestly, “Miss Qingning, could you teach me?”

Chu Qingning probed further, “Is this for Yu Wanwan?”

Zhuang Ziqian admitted, “Yes, you’ve seen Yu Wanwan’s condition. I want to prepare some medicinal meals to help improve her health.”

Touched by Zhuang Ziqian’s sincerity, Chu Qingning decided to teach him, “Alright, follow me.”

Since shifting her focus to medicine, Chu Qingning had read many books on treating women’s health, including those on medicinal cuisine to help balance a woman’s body.

She hadn’t yet practiced making them herself, so this was a good opportunity for hands-on experience.

Medicinal cuisine wouldn’t harm the body. The worst outcome of a poorly made dish was simply that the medicinal properties wouldn’t be fully utilized.

Chu Qingning asked Zhuang Ziqian to wait outside the ancestral hall while she went inside to list the ingredients needed for the medicinal cuisine. She instructed him to gather the materials, and she would teach him after her class.

Zhuang Ziqian agreed happily and set off to prepare immediately.

Chu Qingzhi watched Zhuang Ziqian walk away, thinking to herself that Yu Wanwan was fortunate to have such a caring man in her life.

Fengxin County.

Chu Xuhua, accompanied by Li Zhangjie, entered a residence.

In the courtyard, Li Tingzhao, dressed modestly yet elegantly, was sipping tea, seemingly having waited for some time.

Chu Xuhua approached Li Tingzhao and greeted him, “Young Master, I’ve delivered the goods as agreed.”

Li Tingzhao gestured to his man. “Go and settle the payment for the goods for Manager Chu. Then, place the goods in the shop and publicize it throughout the county to snatch the Lin family’s customers.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

After giving the order, Li Tingzhao invited Chu Xuhua to sit.

Chu Xuhua asked Li Zhangjie to oversee the transaction and then sat opposite

Li Tingzhao, “Young Master, is there anything else?”

“Let’s sit for a while. I’ll be meeting with the county magistrate soon. You’ve expanded your business to Fengxin County. How about getting acquainted?” “Thankyou, Young Master.”

Once Li Zhangjie returned after settling the payment, Li Tingzhao led Chu Xuhua to the county office.

Li Tingzhao’s matter had been notified throughout the Daling Dynasty, so the magistrate of Fengxin County was well aware of him and recognized Li Tingzhao. Knowing that Li Tingzhao was visiting the county office, the magistrate dared not show any negligence and personally welcomed him at the entrance.

The magistrate bowed deeply, “Greetings, Your Highness.”

Others followed suit, “Greetings, Your Highness.”

Li Tingzhao gestured slightly, assuming the air of a prince, “At ease.”

The magistrate straightened up and led Li Tingzhao into the inner hall, every action cautious and every smile perfectly measured.