Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

Qi Lei walked to the bedside and sat down, calling softly: "Mother, mother, mother..." His voice was filled with anxiety and worry, as if he was afraid that his mother would leave.

The mother slowly awoke to her son's gentle call. She opened her eyes, looked at him, and a hint of helplessness appeared on her face. She slowly said, "Son, there's no money left at home. Don't look for a doctor anymore. I'm old and dying, but I can't let you delay my studies any longer. Your father passed away early, and you..." At this point, the mother couldn't hold back her tears, which slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the pillow, forming teardrops.

Qi Lei felt a pang of pain at hearing his mother's words. He held her hand tightly, his eyes gleaming with determination as he said, "Don't worry, mother. I've met a noble person, this lady, who has decided to support my mother. Don't worry, I will study hard and will never let you suffer." With that, he turned away from the bedside and bowed to Li Ruoyue, saying, "Miss Li, please help me look after my mother."

Li Ruoyue asked Luzhu to get some medicine boxes for use? He walked to the edge of the village to take the old lady's pulse. Li Ruoyue said softly to the woman on the bed, "Madam, please stretch out your hand. Let me take the burden for your parents. These are all minor illnesses. Let me take a look." Li Ruoyue sat on the edge of the bed and saw the old woman's outstretched hand.

The old lady's face was deeply wrinkled by the passage of time, and her eyes betrayed the hardships and fatigue of life. Years of hard work and malnutrition had left her in a state of decline, leaving her haggard, her complexion sallow, and almost devoid of her former vitality.

Faced with this condition, Li Ruoyue first conducted a detailed interview and physical examination to understand the elderly woman's medical history and lifestyle. She noted that she was not only malnourished but also suffered from chronic fatigue and digestive problems. Li Ruoyue knew that to completely cure the elderly woman's condition, she had to start by improving her nutritional status and lifestyle.

After taking the pulse, Li Ruoyue quickly dripped Luzhu into the handkerchief. Li Ruoyue wiped her hands, turned to the old woman on the bed and said, "Madam, these are not serious illnesses, just malnutrition or something. You should have a good rest. I will go outside to get some medicine. After you take it, take good care of yourself and you will recover soon." After that, she walked out of the room first. Qi Wei followed closely behind, turned around and said to her mother, "Mom, you should have a rest first. I will go to boil the medicine."

What Li Ruoyue knew was that when he walked out of the door, the old lady looked at him with a glimmer of hope in her eyes. He also wanted to live. He wanted to see his son get married and have a family with many children and grandchildren. It was just that his body hoped that this time it would be useful. Ruoye walked outside, took out a pen and paper and wrote it down on the mahogany desk.

Li Ruoyue developed a comprehensive treatment plan for the old lady, including:

Li Ruoyue prescribed a traditional Chinese medicine formula rich in iron, vitamins and minerals to improve the old lady's anemia and enhance her immunity. She also recommended that she increase her intake of protein and vegetables to ensure a balanced diet.

Considering that the old lady had been overworked for a long time, Li Ruoyue suggested that she adjust her work and rest time, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid overwork.

Depending on the old lady's specific situation, Li Ruoyue may prescribe some Chinese herbal prescriptions that help improve sleep, such as sour jujube seeds, julibrissin flowers, etc. These natural herbs can help regulate the nervous system and promote sleep.

I have prescribed some medicinal foods for regulating qi and blood: Angelica and Red Date Chicken Soup: Ingredients: 15 grams of angelica, 10 red dates, 500 grams of chicken, a few slices of ginger. Method: Cut the chicken into pieces, put it into a casserole together with angelica, red dates, and ginger slices, add appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 1-2 hours, season and serve. Efficacy: Nourishes blood and nourishes the skin, suitable for those with insufficient qi and blood and pale complexion. Four Substances Soup: Ingredients: 15 grams each of angelica, rehmannia root, white peony root, and chuanxiong. Method: After washing the above materials, add water and boil for 30 minutes, remove the residue and take the juice, you can add appropriate amount of brown sugar for seasoning. Efficacy: Nourishes blood and regulates menstruation, suitable for symptoms such as irregular menstruation and dull complexion caused by blood deficiency

After Li Ruoyue finished writing, she handed it to Qi Lei. Qi Lei took the prescriptions and medicinal recipes and carefully read every line. However, when he finished, he couldn't help but frown. He thought to himself, "What a huge favor I owe this person!" He knew that the precious herbs in these prescriptions were expensive, and purchasing them would cost a lot of money. The thought of this made him feel a sense of pressure.

At that moment, Li Ruoyue noticed the change in Qi Lei's expression as he looked at the prescription. She immediately understood what Qi Lei was thinking, so she turned to him and said, "Qi Lei, don't worry. You can get these herbs from the Qihuang Pavilion. Just tell them to put them on my account." Then, she turned to Lu Zhu and instructed, "Lu Zhu, give Qi Lei some money."

Qi Lei was delighted to hear this, but he still felt a little embarrassed to decline, saying, "No need to bother..." However, Li Ruoyue interrupted him, saying, "Take it! These are necessary expenses. If you still feel it's not enough, feel free to tell me." Qi Lei nodded gratefully and accepted the money. He secretly vowed to repay Li Ruoyue's kindness.

Li Ruoyue was busy doing so many things that time had unknowingly come to the evening. Qi Lei scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Miss, thank you so much! If you don't mind, you can stay here for a while and taste my cooking." After that, Qi Lei prepared to cook.

At this moment, Li Ruoyue suddenly remembered that she had something important to ask, so she stopped Qi Lei and asked, "By the way, Qi Lei, do you know where to find Ganoderma lucidum and century-old ginseng?"

Qi Lei thought for a moment and replied, "Miss, these are all precious medicinal herbs. They are usually only available in the pharmacies in the capital, but the price may be very expensive. And it is very difficult to buy them. They are all treasures of the town.

Li Ruoyue nodded in thanks. Then she continued, "I need ginseng and ganoderma to make pills so that I can better treat your mother's condition."

Qi Lei listened to the pills Li Ruoyue prepared for his mother, and his heart was filled with gratitude. Qi Lei expressed his gratitude to Li Ruoyue again: "Miss, you have been so dedicated to helping us mother and son. I really don't know how to repay your kindness. If it weren't for you, my mother's illness would probably be difficult to get effective treatment." As he said that, Qi Lei knelt down on the ground and kowtowed three times.

Li Ruoyue quickly helped Qi Lei up and said, "Qi Lei, you don't have to be so polite. I'm glad to be able to help you. I hope your mother recovers soon."

Qi Lei was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He choked up and said, "Miss, as long as you can cure my mother's illness, I am willing to do anything you ask me to do."

Li Ruoyue smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, Qi Lei, I will do my best to save your mother." At this moment, she saw full of gratitude in Qi Lei's eyes, and her determination to help them became even stronger.

Li Ruoyue asked Qi Lei to go to Qihuang Pavilion to find her sometimes, or if his mother was not feeling well, he could go to Qihuang Pavilion to find Doctor Chen. Doctor Chen's medical skills were also very good, as long as he mentioned Lu Zhu's name, he would be there at any time. You don't have to worry about this. Ruoyue had arranged it, and Qi Lei was ready to go back.

After a period of careful care and treatment, the old lady's physical condition has improved significantly, her complexion has gradually returned to rosy, and her spirit has become full. More importantly, Li Ruoyue not only healed the old lady's body, but also healed her mind, allowing her to regain her confidence and hope in life.

With a "creak", the carriage stopped steadily in front of the marquis's mansion.

Li Ruoyue lifted the car curtain and just stepped out of the door when she heard a gentle voice: "Sister, why did you come back just now?" She looked up and saw Li Ruoliu standing at the door with a concerned expression on her face.

"Sister, mother has been waiting to have dinner with you. We waited for a long time but you didn't come back, so we started eating. Where have you been?" Li Ruoliu walked to Li Ruoyue, took her arm, and revealed a little dissatisfaction in her tone.

Li Ruoyue looked at Li Ruoliu's feigned anxiety and felt a surge of annoyance in her heart, but she tried to remain calm and replied with a smile, "I'm fine, I just stayed out a little late. You know, I've lived outside for so many years, and I'm not very familiar with everything in the capital. I was so excited today that I forgot about time."

As she spoke, she walked into the gate of the Marquisate. Li Ruoliu followed closely behind her, continuing to nag, "Sister, don't do this again! Mother will be worried. Besides, if you're not at home all the time, people will gossip."

Li Ruoyue frowned, stopped, looked back at Li Ruoliu, a hint of impatience in her eyes: "Sister, I'm grown up now and have my own life and friends. It's normal to go out for a walk occasionally. As for those gossips, let them talk, I don't care." After that, she turned around and walked quickly towards her yard, no longer paying attention to Li Ruoliu's chattering.

Li Ruoliu stood there, staring intently at Li Ruoyue's departing figure, her eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness. She clutched her handkerchief tightly, rubbing it back and forth between her hands, as if to vent all her anger and jealousy. "Why?" she roared inwardly, "Who isn't a legitimate son? What about a legitimate daughter? You're just a few years older than me, what's so great about that!"

Her mother was still alive, but her father's love for her was far less than that for Li Ruoyue. Even though Li Ruoyue's mother had passed away, her father's love for her remained undiminished, leaving Li Ruoliu feeling incredibly wronged and unfair. She couldn't understand why, as a legitimate daughter, she didn't receive her father's attention and love, while Li Ruoyue received everything.

"I refuse to accept this!" Li Ruoliu muttered to herself, gritting her teeth. She decided not to tolerate this unfair treatment any longer. She wanted to fight for what was hers, including her father's attention and love. She firmly believed that as long as she worked hard, she would be able to replace Li Ruoyue and become the focus of everyone's attention.

Then, a sinister thought began to grow in her mind: "Since you're so favored, I'm going to take everything from you! Then, let's see how arrogant you are!" She swore to make Li Ruoyue feel the pain of being ignored and neglected, to let her know the pain of losing everything. She, in turn, would be the victor, high above everyone else, enjoying the admiration and flattery of everyone.