It's hard for my elder sister. I rely on the mountains to farm and pay off my debts.

Doctor Zheng and Zheng Hui had just returned from collecting herbs in the mountains, and were now carefully sorting the herbs they had picked.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, dappling onto the busy grandparents and grandchildren, adding a touch of warmth to this peaceful scene.

Song Zhi stood at the door and saw this scene, and her heart moved slightly, thinking that it is better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early.

I wonder if I can take this opportunity to ask Dr. Zheng to teach her how to identify herbs?

She suppressed her thoughts, stood at the door and called out, then walked into the yard carrying food, "Grandpa Zheng, these are some cakes I made myself. I brought some for you to try."

After saying that, he walked forward and placed the two plates of cakes in the basket on the stone table.

Wang came hurriedly from under the eaves and said cheerfully, "You are too polite, child. You children at home can keep more for yourselves."

Song Zhi also smiled and said, "We all have it at home. It's not a good thing. Grandma Wang, please don't despise it."

Wang looked at the two plates of exquisite pastries again and waved her hands repeatedly, "That's not true. I think they are just as exquisite as the ones sold in the shop."

Song Zhi pointed at two kinds of cakes and introduced them: "This millet cake is crispy and delicious, and this golden silk cake is crispy and soft. It is very suitable for the elderly and children."

Doctor Zheng watched from the side and said at the right moment, "Since it's a kind gesture from the child, let's accept it. Go inside and get a bag of astragalus for Azhi."

Before Song Zhi could refuse, Doctor Zheng said to her, "This Astragalus is used to replenish Qi and strengthen the exterior. When you go back, take two or three slices and soak them in water for your younger brother to drink. It will also be beneficial for his deficiency."

Having said that, Song Zhi couldn't refuse anymore and agreed with a smile.

While Wang went into the house to get the herbs, Song Zhi's eyes naturally fell on the neatly arranged herbs.

She asked curiously, "Did Grandpa Zheng pick these herbs today?"

Doctor Zheng looked at Song Zhi's eyes full of curiosity, and couldn't help but think of the last discussion he had with his wife about taking in a disciple.

He smiled and nodded, deciding to give Song Zhi a chance and also take this opportunity to examine her qualifications.

He nodded. "These are the herbs we use every day, and they are also very common in the mountains."

He patiently introduced each herb one by one, explaining in great detail from its name, growth habits to its medicinal value.

Song Zhi listened very carefully and asked questions from time to time, and Dr. Zheng answered them patiently.

Before I knew it, I had introduced four or five kinds of herbs in the yard.

After learning about all the herbs and their properties, Doctor Zheng wanted to test Song Zhi and asked, "Tell me, which of these herbs can clear away heat and detoxify?"

Song Zhi answered without hesitation.

Doctor Zheng asked a few more questions, and Song Zhi answered them all very well.

Not only was Doctor Zheng surprised, but Zheng Hui, who was standing by, was also very surprised to see that Song Zhi had quickly memorized all the herbs and could even remember their medicinal properties.

Before he could continue the test, Wang came over with a bag of astragalus and a plate of pastries.

Song Zhi thanked Wang with a smile, then put the medicine bag back into the basket beside her and was about to say goodbye and leave.

Before leaving, Doctor Zheng couldn't help but call out to Song Zhi: "Azhi girl, I see that you are quite interested in herbs. If you are willing, why not come to my house every day in the future? I can teach you how to identify more herbs."

Song Zhi was overjoyed when she heard this, and the light in her eyes could not be concealed. She thanked him repeatedly and said that she would definitely come.

Considering that she had to go to the county town to sell the prescription tomorrow, Song Zhi asked for an hour, and Doctor Zheng agreed very kindly.

Having gotten what she wanted, Song Zhi happily left the Zheng family.

The reason why she did not mention the matter of becoming a disciple was that she felt that it was not the right time and that today was too rushed. The ancients were very cautious about becoming a disciple and thought that an apprentice was like a half-son.

Song Zhi also wanted to show off in front of Dr. Zheng so that she would be more confident when she spoke.

At this moment, Wang couldn't help but ask the question in her heart, "Since you are willing to ask Azhi to identify herbs, why don't you just propose to take her as your disciple?"

"There's no rush for this. Let's first see how determined and perseverant that girl is. If she really has such intentions, then it won't be too late to bring it up then. If she doesn't have such intentions, then wouldn't we be forcing her to do anything?"

Wang disagreed, "You think too much. Why don't you go out and ask around? Nowadays, if you want to learn how to identify herbs and pharmacology from a master, you should become his disciple early on. Why are you worrying about this for nothing?"

"With your slow nature, when will you be able to find a future supporter for our Hui'er?"

"Your eagerness for quick success is unacceptable. Since he's Hui'er's future support, you have to carefully examine his character! How much affection can he have in the future if he's too eager to help you?"

Zheng Hui saw her grandfather and grandmother arguing about her again, so she hurried forward to smooth things over.

She took Wang's hand and changed the subject, "Grandma, let's go try that cake. I wonder what it tastes like."

Wang was pulled back into the house by her granddaughter. She patted her granddaughter's hand and sighed, "I know you don't want to see me arguing with your grandfather, but your uncle hasn't been heard from since. I don't know if he can come over."

"Hui'er, grandma will definitely find you a good helper. Even if we are gone in the future, you won't be alone in this world."

Zheng Hui felt sad after hearing what her grandmother said, but she knew that this was not the time to be sad. She forced herself to smile and joked with Wang, and only stopped when Wang had to hold back her laughter.

And the person the two of them were talking about just now, Zheng Huaiming, was sitting by the bed, concentrating on taking the pulse of the person on the bed.