Chapter 18: Light and Darkness
After listening to the words, the people below looked at the sky, but they heard the sound of the river beating on the side of the boat, but there was silence on the boat.
There was an unusual silence, and the atmosphere inside the ship was a little stalemate for a moment!
On this premise, the speech can only be temporarily ended.
The few people at the bottom began to do as the heavens had said.
Not only pay attention to the movement on the river, but also pay attention to the cliffs passing on both sides.
However, it is easy to see that the terrain in this area is indeed steep and the terrain is very treacherous.
Because when the channel passes through the middle, there is no place to dock on either side.
This terrain usually occurs on some dangerous sections, and this one is no exception.
The attention of the people below was focused on the steep mountains on both sides.
What does it mean that the terrain is dangerous, but the channel is narrow?
It means that if there are uncertainties, there will be little hope of people escaping.
For a while, the calm was just the appearance, Tianfang and the boat boss were right, the most important thing is that this area is always a dangerous area.
Although looking at the calm at the moment can make people inadvertently ignore something, let down their vigilance and become paralyzed and careless.
Who knows if the people on the boat that had an accident in this area in the past had the same thoughts at that time.
The cliffs are steep and unclimbable.
In addition to the aforementioned, there are also very few boats here, and it is simply incomparable to the original waterways on the river.
In case of a situation, count on someone from behind to come to the rescue. It's also extremely difficult!
The combination of factors added up, and the group of people on the ship finally had the consciousness to face the situation squarely for the first time, but fortunately, Tianfang reminded him in time.
Tianfang's gaze swept towards the river at the stern of the boat. I also looked carefully at the cliffs on both sides.
Everywhere he looked, his gaze was always deep, like the slightest feeling in his heart that was not good.
Objectively speaking, once that emotion is there, it's hard to get rid of it.
What the hell is wrong?!
The lights in the hut were lit, and the eldest lady fiddled with the oil wick a little, and the light was brighter again.
There was silence. I lowered my head intently, and slowly drew the pattern of the herb on the paper, trying to replicate as closely as possible the sample drawn on Dr. Wu's codex.
A few minutes passed. It's just a few minutes, but it's a few minutes that feel like a long time.
I picked up the patterned paper, put it under the lamp and looked at it again, and then blew it. It was handed over to the eldest mother. "Look at it. This is what the medicinal herbs in the mountains look like. ”
When I was concentrating on my work, the uncle and aunt were all watching, and the tsundere boy was also beside me and did not speak.
At this moment, I glanced at him out of the corner of my eye, and then said to the eldest lady in a calm tone, "The people who often come and go to the mountains must be more familiar than me!" “
My mother took the paper I handed her to see, and her wife also came over to look at the patterns on the paper under the lamp.
After reading it, the two of them glanced at each other. Then his gaze fell on the paper again, and he muttered a few words.
Sounds good. It's a discussion of a weed they've seen.
It didn't take long for the eldest lady to put down the piece of paper, looked at me with a little surprise in her eyes, and said: "Child, this grass is not unusual, we have indeed seen it, and there are it in the mountains at the beginning of spring." ”
"But we never knew what else could be used to heal the sick," she said. ”
"It's good that I've seen it."
After listening to the eldest lady, I was relieved, and subconsciously nodded.
After a while, I looked into their eyes and said with some joy, "At first, I was thinking, if there is none, I have to think carefully about whether there are other medicinal materials that can be replaced. ”
"Now I hear you say that," I paused, "then I don't have to worry that you won't find this herb by then." ”
I thought for a few seconds and continued, "As for the efficacy, I think that master has drawn the appearance of the herbs and specially marked them in the booklet!" ”
The corners of my mouth tugged slightly, and I said lightly in a casual tone: "I think, it's always wrong." ”
Because I have heard a lot about Wu Yu's father from other people, and I also know that he often treats the mountain people.
As long as you think about it, you will connect the mountain people he has healed with the illness of the eldest lady in front of you!
Generally speaking, there are only a few common illnesses among mountain people.
I carefully read Dr. Wu's booklet, there are a lot of medicinal materials for the treatment of rheumatism, and it is obvious that he has been paying attention to the relevant medicinal materials and formulas when he was in Nanhua Town.
A local doctor in Nanhua Town who pays attention to a certain aspect of the special medicine must be inseparable from the patients he treats.
When he went in and out of the mountains, he saw a lot of medicinal herbs and found them, and he would definitely try to use them for the patients himself.
It is also worth mentioning here that according to Dr. Wu's booklet, this kind of herb that grows in the mountains in the spring is freshly picked and simply cleaned, and then pounded and used as a dressing, and applied externally to the sore area.
Because it is an external medicine, the side effects are much smaller!
There are more chances of testing topical drugs than eating them in the mouth.
Because it is convenient and fast, unlike oral medicine, it also has to consider complex issues such as dose concentration, patient age, and physique.
A decoction is used on different people, and the difference is too great.
The uncle and aunt were still talking quietly about herbs, and their expressions looked very happy at this moment.
If this herb grows in the mountains, it can be regarded as common, so there is no need to spend money to go to the pharmacy in the town to get the medicine, of course, it is good news.
I can understand their feelings, at this moment a few thoughts turned in my mind, and suddenly remembered that I don't know where Wu Yu is now?
Calculate the itinerary she mentioned to me, go all the way south, and get on the boat smoothly, she should meet her father!
That Martial Doctor, if you have the chance, I really want to meet him, and I want to ask him about some of the contents of the codex!
His thoughts drifted away, and the whole person was in a trance. In an instant, the tsundere boy next to me suddenly pushed my arm.
I withdrew my thoughts and looked back at him.
I choreographed him before the meal. A little weak-hearted, I don't know if when I am alone with him for a while, will the tsundere young master question me?
But I had a bit of luck, anyway, he didn't know what he was saying, he was speculating about what I mentioned to my aunt.
If he asks later, why don't I explain it a little, anyway, I said something similar last time.
Tsundere boy this person. Even if he gets angry, it won't be too long, and I probably know his personality.
"I've made some changes to this recipe. Another herb has been added to neutralize the medicinal properties. ”
I turned my head to the eldest lady and said to the uncle: "The prescription prescribed by the doctor in the town must have his reason, but the eldest lady must be more distressed when she drinks the medicine!" ”
The eldest lady was stunned for a moment, and looked at me with a surprised look in her eyes.
I thought for a moment and pursed my lips. said to the eldest lady: "The doctors in the town, aren't the prescriptions they prescribed particularly bitter?" Particularly unpleasant? ”
"That's what I said," the eldest lady said suddenly, "I'm used to it." ”
"No, you can't get used to it, making the medicinal soup taste better is what the doctor has to do," I paused and continued. "You may have a better appetite, but if you are a more reactive patient. I might not be able to drink it at all. ”
I deliberately emphasized: "Once the herbs are neutralized, the medicinal effect will be better, and the taste will be stronger than the original." ”
I lowered my head and thought about it, and said to the eldest lady: "Also, you should grasp the timing of drinking after boiling the medicine, don't drink it while it's hot, wait for it to cool down a little, it's best to drink it in one go when it's warm but not cold." ”
"At that time, the taste of the medicinal soup can be better."
I said a few words, and my eyes fell on the tsundere boy, who had just bumped my arm as if he had something to say.
"It's not too early, auntie, what do you think will be arranged tonight?"
The eldest lady hurriedly said: "In the room next to it, I'll find a quilt for you." “
I chuckled in my heart, but still smiled on my face: "Thank you." “
Although he had been mentally prepared for a long time, when the man in Tsing Yi saw the dilapidated courtyard on the path near the top of the mountain, he stood on the path and stopped, and he was still startled.
To be honest, the place where the Tsing Yi people live in Nanhua Town may not be very good, but the house in front of him is more old than he imagined!
In an instant, a thought crossed the hearts of the people in Tsing Yi, living in this dilapidated house, I am afraid that the mountain breeze can blow at night.
The mountain people also stopped, stood on the path and looked back at him, and said, "I told you, it's a very dilapidated house, so I wanted to find a familiar family in the village for you to live in." ”
"It's because my house is too broken!"
The man in Tsing Yi hurriedly waved his hand and responded: "Big brother, you are so righteous, I can't be grateful, the house is broken and it's fine, it's good to have a place to live." ”
This was not said from the heart, although the mountain people were simple, but they also faintly saw the thoughts of the people in Tsing Yi, he smiled and did not speak.
Approaching the yard and looking closely, I felt that the room was even more old.
The man in Tsing Yi asked curiously, "Big brother, do you live alone?" What about your family? ”
The mountain people led him into the courtyard, and replied as they went: "I have an elder brother, many years ago when something happened while hunting, and he didn't carelessly fall off the cliff, and he is gone!" “
The man in Tsing Yi was stunned for a moment, and immediately asked again: "Big brother, where is your father?" "They were gone when I was five years old!"
"My brother took mine."
The mountain man replied briefly.
He thought for a while and explained to the people in Tsing Yi: "The family I took you to just now, I used to go to eat when I was a child, and among the people in the village, their husbands and wives treated me the best. "When I was a child, my eldest brother went hunting in the mountains, and he didn't have time to take care of me, so he entrusted them to take care of me."
The man in Tsing Yi looked at the mountain people with sympathy in his eyes and said, "Big brother, you are not having an easy time!" ”
The people in Tsing Yi turned their minds and added: "Life will always get better." ”
In fact, he didn't have much confidence in saying this, he just said it to comfort others.
"Big brother, since you're so lonely, haven't you ever thought about starting a family?"
The man in Tsing Yi followed him into the room and sat down at a low table.
Look at that table, it should be the table for eating!
When I walked in, it looked fairly clean, at least better than looking at the room from a distance in the courtyard outside.
"It's done." The mountain people walked to the corner of the house to untie their burdens, and said to Tsing Yi.
"Why don't you see my sister-in-law?" The man in Tsing Yi asked confusedly.
"Ran!"
"It's been a few years now." The mountain man bowed his head and said, "Follow the passing caravan." ”
"However, I don't blame her, the family is so poor."
The man in Tsing Yi looked at the mountain people dumbfounded, unable to say a word for a long time.
What happened to the mountain people is simply a refresher to cognition!
After a long time, he whispered: "I thought I was unlucky enough, big brother, your life is not easy!" ”
"Who said that you have the strength to do things, have something to eat, and a room to sleep in, don't you just do it!"
The corners of the Tsing Yi man's mouth moved, but his expression was very stiff, and he didn't know whether to laugh or not.
"It's okay, big brother, you are content and happy."
The man in Tsing Yi couldn't say anything else, couldn't think of a clue, so he had to answer casually
The fire in the earthen stove was lit, and the temperature in the room rose a little.
The people in Tsing Yi watched the mountain people start to boil water, as if they were going to make some food.
Just now there was a bowl of hot soup in the old couple's house, and the two of them were at least not so hungry, but it was definitely not enough to drink some soup, so when they arrived at the mountain people's house, they had to get something to eat.
The mountain people put a few black objects on the side of the hearth, and they couldn't tell what they were.
It didn't take long for the people in Tsing Yi to smell a burnt smell in the air.
"We often have them here, dig them up and store them, and they can be eaten in the winter."
The mountain people glanced back at the man in Tsing Yi and said, "There will be some porridge later, and I will boil it with the cold rice left in the pot." ”
"Are there often people from other places in the village? Do you live here alone and do you usually have anyone to stay with? ”
The man in Tsing Yi thought for a moment and asked.
"I heard that old man just now say that there are still people staying in the house today, and there are often them in your village?"
The man in Tsing Yi thought about it for a while, and couldn't help but ask the mountain people, he didn't expect it to be so coincidental.
Speaking of which, if it weren't for the two strangers who occupied the old couple's house, and I heard that they were also passers-by, they wouldn't have come with them.
Although the old couple's house is not very good, it must be better than the current dilapidated house!
"Well, people often come down the mountain," replied the mountain man after thinking for a moment, "and sometimes I catch some prey in the mountains, and the caravans passing by will exchange it for some money. "It saves me from running to the town, and it takes a long time to get a car."
The mountain man walked to the stove, lifted the lid of the pot and looked at it.
The man in Tsing Yi lowered his head and thought about it when he heard this, and then asked: "Big brother, the mountain you said is definitely not the way I followed you just now." "Yes, the path on the other side is to be walked through the woods." The mountain man replied immediately. "You don't have to worry," the mountain man glanced at the man in Tsing Yi and continued, "I have to go down the mountain tomorrow morning, just to lead the way for you." "Big brother," the man in Tsing Yi said in a low voice, "I want to ask if there are quite a lot of caravans and carriages passing by in this area?" (To be continued.) )