Chapter Twenty-Three: Prescriptions
After helping Su Mulan decoct the medicine, it was already past noon, and Xu Huaigu went back from the house.
Xu Huaigu also wanted to help them find another place to live, but Su Mulan didn't agree. One is because her mother is reluctant to go, and the other is that she feels that it is too troublesome for Xu Huaigu and is embarrassed, so Xu Huaigu did not force it anymore.
Xu Huaigu walked all the way back to Chen's mansion. Walking out of that mansion, Xu Huaigu's mood was not very good, and when he was stepping into the vermilion gate of the Chen Mansion, he happened to meet Chen Congming, who had a ecstatic face, also stepped down from a carriage and hurriedly trotted into the mansion.
Xu Huaigu looked at his anxious back, frowned and thought for a while. Chen Congming went to the government house with Master Bai He yesterday to study the prescription, looking at his happy look, could it be that there is progress?
That was really a good thing, so Xu Huaigu also quickened his pace to keep up with him. Chen Congming walked all the way to the depths of the mansion until he reached the main house, which was where he and Shen Hanguang lived, so Xu Huaigu stopped when he stood outside the house for more than ten feet.
Chen Congming's voice of joy came from inside the room, and said, "Madam, the prescription has finally been researched!" Hemen City is saved! ”
"Really? That's great! Ahem...... It's good to spread the prescription as soon as possible. After so long, everything is finally saved, ahem......"
"Madame, what's wrong with you? Why are you coughing too? ”
"It's okay, it's just that my throat is a little itchy, maybe I got up early and got a little cold, it's okay."
"I'll go and ask you for Lang Zhong right away. The times are different now, coughing is not a trivial matter, I'll go right away! ”
"It's okay, it's really okay. Those little masters who live in our house don't know the good news yet, so you went and told them about it. Also, I know that you must still be busy in the official mansion, so let's go and get busy first, I can just take two pairs of medicine by myself for this little thing, and I won't delay. ”
"That's, that's fine...... I'll go and spread the news first, and you must ask Lang Zhong to take a look! Don't forget! ”
"I know, I'm not a child, I know it in my heart." Chen Congming opened the door and hurriedly walked out.
He does have a lot of things to do, and although he is retired, he is a man who cannot be idle.
He is always not at ease doing things in the official mansion, he wants to inspect everything in person, and it is a shame that the people in the official mansion are not annoyed with him.
"Ahem, ahem...... cough cough ......" As soon as Chen Congming left, as if he couldn't hold it back, a piercing cough broke out in the room, and Xu Huaigu looked in that direction with concern.
The coughing stopped for a long time, and Shen Hanguang crossed his waist with one hand and walked out of the room weakly holding on to the door.
Xu Huaigu wanted to catch up, but Shen Hanguang hurriedly retreated a few steps when he saw it, and waved his hand again and again: "Don't come close to me!" Xu Huaigu had no choice but to stop and said worriedly, "Mrs. Shen, I heard you cough just now." Shen Hanguang was stunned for a moment, as if there was no room for quibbling, so he nodded unwillingly.
Xu Huaigu asked, "How long has it been?" Shen Hanguangqiang cheered up, cut his hair, and replied, "It didn't take long, it started at noon today." Xu Huaigu shook his head and said, "I don't believe it, if it started at noon today, it wouldn't have been so serious." Shen Hanguang sighed and said helplessly: "Okay, I can't hide it from you." In fact, it's been more than two days, and it was relatively mild before, I'm afraid of causing you trouble, so I'll just endure it. It's just that it suddenly became a lot heavier at noon today, and then the stuffing was exposed, allowing you to bump into Chen Congming. Xu Huaigu looked at her worriedly, and said seriously: "Madam, other people's lives are lives, isn't your own life?" I know that you have a good heart, madam, but when you are kind to others, you should also be kind to yourself. I'll help you go and ask Lang Zhong to come, there is a newly researched prescription, and it will be fine. Shen Hanguang smiled at Xu Huaigu and compromised: "Okay, I'm sorry for you." Xu Huaigu nodded, ready to turn around and go to Steward Shi.
Shen Hanguang seemed to suddenly remember something, called Xu Huaigu and asked, "Wait, I suddenly remembered that I haven't asked your name yet, what is your name?" Xu Huaigu hesitated for a moment and said, "My name is Xu Songtu." ”
Xu Songtu ...... It's a nice name. ”
"Madam, you go into the house to rest, Lang Zhong should be there soon."
"Okay." Xu Huaigu turned around and walked quickly to find Steward Shi. Hearing that Mrs. Shen was sick, Steward Shi didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly ran to invite the best Lang Zhong in Hemen City.
Hui Cheng and Neng Wu were still preparing for the next day's rituals, and Xu Huaigu hadn't seen them for a day, so he walked to the guest room where several people lived.
Before he could get closer, he heard the sound of happy conversation coming from the guest room. He pushed the door and entered, and saw Chen Congming standing in the middle of the three, and knew everything.
It seems that Chen Congming has already told them the good news.
"Xu Songtu, the prescription has worked! The plague is finally cured! Hui Cheng saw him walk in and shouted at him excitedly,
"It was said that there was a lack of key medicinal materials in the previous prescription, but it was the master who proposed it. I didn't lie to you, our master is the best! Nengwu finally showed a relieved smile and said happily: "Yes, there is finally salvation, this one prescription can at least save thousands of people in Hemen City." Chen Congming was overjoyed, and couldn't stop admiring: "Master Baihe is really our life-saving benefactor of Hemen City!" Now that the prescription has been handed over to the people in the city, the plague will soon be quelled. Wu Cheng also asked happily: "Then do we still want to do things tomorrow?" ”
"To do it, of course to do it." Hui Cheng replied quickly,
"Surpass the dead, comfort the living. Coupled with the efficacy of this prescription, it is sure to cheer up the whole city. With everyone's faith, Hemen will be able to return to normal life sooner. Nengwu also said: "What Huicheng said is right, tomorrow's Dharma will be carried out correctly." As if he remembered something, Nengwu suddenly asked Chen Congming: "Chen Yuanwai, how is my master now?" Is he okay? ”
"Don't worry, Master Baihe is very good! The prescription has been completed, and he has been arranged to rest in the official mansion, so you can rest assured. ”
"That's very good. If I have time, I hope Chen Yuanwai can help me tell Master that tomorrow's Dharma is ready, so don't worry about it and leave it to us. ”
"Okay, I'll go to the government office later, and I'll help you bring it myself." Chen Congming has said this, so there is no reason to stay here any longer.
He hurried to the official mansion again, and saw that Xu Huaigu was a little helpless. Although Chen Congming is indeed kind-hearted and very enthusiastic to the people, he neglects to take care of his family.
Shen Hanguang was sick like that, and he didn't see it, so he had to let Shen Hanguang hide it in front of him, which was really a bit annoying to say.
Why are these people so enthusiastic about outsiders and so mean to themselves? Master Baihe is, Chen Congming is, and so is Shen Hanguang.
Forget it, anyway, if I asked Steward Shi to invite Langzhong, it is estimated that Shen Hanguang will have nothing to do.
Huicheng was in a good mood and asked him with interest: "Xu Songtu, I saw the note you left, where did you go this morning?" Xu Huaigu replied: "Go and make breakfast porridge with Mrs. Shen." ”
"Shi morning porridge? Sounds interesting, I want to go too, call me next time! Xu Huaigu shook his head helplessly and said, "It is estimated that it will be a long time before the next time, Mrs. Shen is sick." ”
"Sick?" Hui Cheng was a little surprised,
"What disease?"
"The cough is the same as that of those who have the disease. But fortunately, with a prescription, there should be no worries about life. Nengwu lowered his head and recited the sentence Amitabha, and said: "Mrs. Shen and Chen Yuan are doing good deeds and accumulating virtue, and the Buddha blesses them, and they will be fine." Xu Huaigu glanced at him obliquely and said, "I hope so." Huicheng asked him: "Speaking of Xu Huaigu, we will do things tomorrow, will you go?" Xu Huaigu replied crisply: "Go." I haven't seen anything done yet, so let's join in the fun, is there anything I can do to help? ”
"It just so happens that we lack one person to shake the bell, and these two bells are them." Hui Cheng took out two palm-sized golden copper bells from his arms and handed them to him,
"It's not a mess, it has to go with the scriptures. But it's not difficult, I'll teach you. Xu Huaigu readily agreed, so Huicheng began to teach him how to ring the bell.
The rain has stopped, the medicine is available, the service is held tomorrow, and it looks like everything is on track. Satoru's gaze looked through the window at the setting sun, and the heavy clouds were illuminated in a brilliant orange color, like ashes on burnt red charcoal.
He clasped his hands together, recited a phrase of Amitabha, and thought to himself, "I hope everything goes well." ”