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“The method of decocting medicine is quite complicated, and this herb is a rare and precious plant with only one plant. I’m worried about it. So do you have the ingredients for decocting medicine here? I’ll decoct it myself. It only takes half an hour, which is enough time.”

Wow, this medicine is amazing!

Gu Xixi examined it carefully and poked it with her finger. "Isn't it too hasty to eat it now?"

“If you take it now, you won’t need to take the medicine to treat your lump anymore. Do you want to take that bitter medicine for months?” Shen Qingyan smiled and gently touched Gu Xixi’s forehead.

Gu Xixi looked up at him in surprise. Shen Qingyan immediately realized that he seemed to have overstepped his bounds, so he quickly stepped back, smiled apologetically, and still said nothing.

"There are earthenware pots for decocting medicine on the third floor of the supermarket." Gu Xixi changed the subject, got up and led the way, and Shen Qingyan picked up the box and followed.

Chu Feng then cut off a small flower to keep as a sample.

Because he had previously traveled through time with the supermarket and stayed there, Shen Qingyan was very familiar with its layout and knew his way around, so Gu Xixi didn't bother to greet him.

She simply sat in the living room, watching Shen Qingyan busily working in the kitchen, carefully preparing the medicine, feeling completely at ease.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Shen Qingyan brought out a bowl of yellow broth medicine. While it was cooling on the table, Chu Feng left ten milliliters of the medicine as a sample.

Gu Xixi originally wanted to wait for it to cool down naturally, but Shen Qingyan picked up a fan and used the medicine to speed up the cooling process.

"Shen Qingyan, I have a feeling you're hiding something from me. I didn't see any special process when you were decocting this medicine." Gu Xixi looked at him questioningly.

Shen Qingyan chuckled, "Yes, there isn't. But I won't feel at ease unless I see you drink it myself."

If Xixi knew about his illness, she would definitely return the medicine to him, but... if he had to choose, he would still hope that Gu Xixi would live a good life and that her descendants would also be well and no longer be troubled by this potentially hereditary disease.

Furthermore, although the drink was effective for his illness, his internal organs were already exhausted due to prolonged hunger and mental strain, so it would probably only prolong his life a little longer.

Why bother? No matter how you look at it, it's all going to be drunk by Xixi, and that makes him the happiest.

"Your words are so touching... I'm almost moved." Gu Xixi took the bowl, blew on it to cool it down, and then gulped it down in one go.

Shen Qingyan handed her a tissue, saying, "Don't be moved. You deserve any good thing in the world."

Gu Xixi was delighted to hear this and could barely contain her laughter. How could he be so eloquent today?

She looked at Shen Qingyan, but Shen Qingyan avoided her gaze and stood up, saying, "It's almost time, I'll go back now, I'll come again tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll take you." Gu Xixi grinned, the bitter taste still lingering in her mouth. She grabbed a bottle of Wahaha and drank it as she followed.

Shen Qingyan walked at a leisurely pace, and only drove away in his oxcart after Gu Xixi escorted him to the courtyard gate.

Back in his study, Shen Qingyan's steps were much lighter; today, he had finally resolved the matter that had worried him the most.

Constable Cheng had been waiting there. “Sir, the carriage is ready. There is still some grain left over from the grain that Miss Gu sent earlier. I have put it all on the carriage as you instructed, and divided it into portions of ten catties of rice for each household.”

Shen Qingyan handed over the ox rope, "Alright, go have breakfast and we'll set off to pick up the students. Also, have Dongdong inform the wealthy merchants who donated money before that they can come to the yamen and have a casual meal with me this evening."

After saying that, Shen Qingyan suddenly stopped in his tracks, his face contorted in pain. He clutched his abdomen, his face covered in beads of cold sweat.

This is a reaction that only occurs when a person experiences sudden, intense pain. Officer Cheng immediately released the rope and helped Shen Qingyan up. "Sir, are you in pain again? Perhaps you could have the other officers do these things, so you can rest and recover..."

Shen Qingyan simply shook his head. This medicine was a reward he had asked His Majesty for. Although he had asked for it, Gu Xixi's contribution was also crucial in making it go so smoothly.

Moreover, having accepted the rewards, as the first to implement the new policies, he must produce something to live up to His Majesty's expectations.

Only then can he have no regrets.

"The medicine is ready. Has the master returned yet?" Constable Dongdong came in from outside and, seeing the two of them like this, immediately put the medicine to Shen Qingyan's lips.

Shen Qingyan drank the beverage and took a long time to recover before getting up. While tidying his appearance, he instructed, "Old Cheng, go have breakfast. I'll wait for you in the carriage."

Old Cheng hesitated, but he knew he couldn't change Shen Qingyan's decision, so he sighed and left.

……

The hour of You (酉) is the time of sunset.

Shen Qingyan returned bathed in the glow of the setting sun. As he stepped down from the carriage, Dongdong immediately brought over the medicine. "My lord, it's freshly brewed, and the temperature is just right. I knew you would arrive at this time, so I came to wait for you."

We can't let the adults suffer any more pain.

The wealthy merchants waiting around kept their eyes down, waiting for Shen Qingyan to finish his drink before bowing respectfully, "Lord Shen."

"Please come in, everyone." Shen Qingyan walked in front and casually explained, "I just caught a cold, and my subordinates made a big fuss about it. Please forgive me."

"Sir, you are too kind. You have caught a cold, which is a cold in our Xilan County. It is not an overreaction."

"Your health is naturally the most important thing in Xilan County. Did you go to pick up the students before returning, Lord Shen? If you need a carriage, our carriage company can help you pick up the remaining students."

"Lord Shen, you've worked hard. It's truly a blessing for Xilan County to have you here. If you need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to ask, and we will certainly do our best to help."

……

The group chatted and laughed as they sat down in the back hall. Shen Qingyan didn't stand on ceremony and invited everyone to sit down before saying, "I've invited you all here today because I have a business deal to discuss with you."

Everyone stared at Shen Qingyan with curiosity, not quite understanding why a county magistrate had ever asked them to do business before.

"His Majesty's new policies promote gender equality, allowing men and women to participate equally in the imperial examinations and become officials. The future of these students' businesses is bound to be very promising. Today I went to see Miss Gu and asked her for new technologies such as paper, ink, and printing, which can be used at a lower cost... Since everyone has been so generous in their contributions, I think it would be most appropriate for me to entrust these businesses to you."

The world is bustling with people coming and going for profit; this is the same principle.

"I am willing to give you the technology without any money and support your business. However, I need each of you to donate 30% of your profits every year to help poor students across the country with their tuition and living expenses."

The crowd was thrilled to hear this; Lord Shen was actually thinking of giving back to them.

They weren't worried about the technology being subpar at all. Miss Gu's reputation was known throughout the world, and what she brought was the best in the world.

Who would refuse a free business opportunity?

"No wonder the magpies were chirping when I went out this morning. It turns out there really is a windfall waiting for me. I originally ran a bookstore, and I'm willing to do business with you, sir."