A master of metaphysics is farming.

It's truly unbelievable that a country girl could possess Taoist magic.

Wang Rongxing looked at her with a skeptical expression. "Does the young lady really understand? Then tell me what happened to my grandmother and why medicine couldn't cure her."

Xiang He withdrew her hand, her eyes fixed on Xiang Huiying below as she jogged towards the house. She asked casually, "Did the old lady catch a cold on her way back to the city from Guanyue Temple?"

"Everyone knows this. We've consulted several doctors, but they still can't diagnose the condition."

"Did the old lady stop along the way?"

Xiang He had inquired with Xing Ji and learned that it would take four hours to return from Guanyue Temple to Shuiyun City. Old Madam Wang was old and could not stand sitting still for long, so she would definitely stop to rest.

Wang Rongxing looked impatient. "The journey is a bit long, so we naturally need to stop and rest."

"The place where we're staying must be quite remote, right?"

"Do you even know the answer? Stop trying to be mysterious here."

It was clear that he had lost patience and Xiang He was too lazy to explain step by step anymore.

"The old lady is being haunted by a ghost. The reason the amulet worked is because the ghost dared not approach. Once it got away, she naturally felt much more comfortable."

Wang Rongxing's face was filled with anger. He raised his hand to signal Xiang He not to be hasty. "I did go to your residence that day. In the courtyard where the old lady lived, there was indeed a faint yin energy rising up."

"Are you trying to scam me out of my money?"

Xiang He chuckled, "Young Master, you'll know if I'm capable once you take me there. It's just a trip. If I really can't cure it, you can hit me or scold me, I won't complain."

He irritably flicked his sleeve, his brows furrowed with slight annoyance and impatience. When he didn't know where to look, his eyes met Xiang He's. She stood with her arms crossed, her expression calm, and her eyes held a cool smile.

Her gaze was firm, without a trace of amusement. Wang Rongxing gradually calmed his agitation, nodded slightly, and turned around. "Let's go now!"

"Wait a minute," Xiang He tugged at his sleeve, "I still need to go to the back mountain to pick herbs. The old lady's condition isn't urgent. Young Master Wang, would you like to come along?"

How can we not be anxious?

Wang Rongxing clicked his tongue lightly, "Picking herbs is nothing compared to saving lives!"

He flicked his sleeve, withdrew his hand from Xiang He, and said calmly, "The herbs I picked are beneficial to the old lady. Young Master Wang, shouldn't you show some filial piety?"

One sentence completely calmed Wang Rongxing down, and he exhaled a long breath to calm himself down. "The medicinal herbs can be bought. Let's go back and treat Grandmother as soon as possible."

"The herbs I'm looking for might not be available at the pharmacy."

Wang Rongxing choked, "Then let's go find the medicinal herbs now!"

"Shall we have breakfast first?"

"..."

He was anxious; if the amulet hadn't actually worked, he would have stormed off.

“If you dare to lie to me, your whole family will never be allowed to stay here.”

Xiang He smiled and turned back, leading him into the house. "Young Master Wang's family is so wealthy and powerful, how could I dare to deceive you?"

A table had already been set up in the courtyard, surrounded by benches. Xiang He led him to sit down, saying, "The food at home is simple, please don't mind, Young Master Wang."

Seeing that Wang Rongxing had already sat down, Su Shi quickened her pace of stir-frying the vegetables.

In their humble abode sat a schoolteacher, the son of a wealthy merchant in the city; how could she dare to be negligent?

I wish I could stir-fry a few green vegetables into something amazing!

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During breakfast, apart from Xiang He and the other two, no one from the family said a word.

Xiang Dayong ate in silence the whole time, and after finishing, he went outside to tend to the vegetable garden. He still stutters a bit when he speaks, and if he says something wrong, he might ruin He Yatou's good time.

“Mother, my teacher, young master Wang, and I are going to the back mountain. We don’t need to prepare lunch.”

Madam Su rushed out and instructed, "Keep a close eye on the master and young master, make sure they don't get hurt!"

"Good~"

She naturally didn't need to worry about Xiang He, after all, he was very capable. However, she was extremely concerned about the other two, who were of noble status, and she was afraid they would suffer even the slightest harm; her family couldn't afford to compensate for it...

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Xiang He waved her hand and turned to continue walking down the path.

"Young Master Wang, listen to my instructions and don't wander off. There are wolves, tigers, and leopards in these mountains; it's very dangerous."

"As soon as possible."

The three of them followed Xiang He for a long time. Each time, she would stop at the foot of the mountain, look up at the mountain and mutter for a while, and then say that it was no good and continue to the next mountain.

After walking and stopping for quite a while, Wang Rongxing's patience had long since worn thin. "How much longer are we going to search? What kind of medicinal herbs are you looking for? Maybe the pharmacy has them!"

"Thorn aster grows mostly in high-altitude areas. Our climate is not very suitable for its growth, so pharmacies may not have it."

"climate?"

Xiang He waved and continued walking uphill. "In short, it's a rather hard-to-find herb. The flowers are pale yellow, and the leaves are alternate. Please be careful."

Wang Rongxing resignedly followed, "You haven't even examined my grandmother enough yet, how do you know this medicine is suitable? Can you diagnose illnesses from afar or something...?"

“Look at what the young master is saying,” Xiang He said, grabbing a tree branch on the uphill path and looking back, “this medicine is essential for the elderly, a good medicine for calming the mind, improving intelligence, and harmonizing the heart and kidneys!”

As she said this, her eyes were fixed on He Suian.

He Sui'an was slightly taken aback, then smiled knowingly, "Thank you, Miss Xiang."

"You're welcome. It's good that I have someone with me, in case I fall and no one knows."

In these deep mountains and high slopes, if you fall and tumble down, it will be troublesome if there is no one by your side. It is safer to have someone accompany you.

Wang Rongxing glanced at the two of them and pursed his lips, "If I fall, you'll be in even more trouble..."

“How could I let you fall? It’s safer for you to stay with me. If you stay in the village, a bunch of old ladies will surround you, not to mention your aunt’s family, they’ll definitely come looking for you.”

I almost forgot about that!

Wang Rongxing rolled his eyes. "I heard that family is a bit difficult to deal with."

“They’re really tough to deal with,” Xiang He said, stomping her feet firmly as she continued upwards. “Once they get on your heels, Young Master Wang, you’ll have no choice but to marry them.”

"..." Thinking of that family, Wang Rongxing's eyes showed disgust. "Then I should thank Miss Xiang even more."

"You are Welcome."

"..."

The four of them walked up the mountain. The terrain was treacherous, and if they stepped on the wrong spot, they could fall down. They walked very carefully.

Xiang He was certain he hadn't come to the wrong place. The hillside here was sunny, high and dry, and the soil beneath his feet was sandy loam. It must be somewhere nearby.

Unable to bear the intense sun, Xiang He raised his hand to wipe away sweat, which conveniently blocked the shadows. Suddenly, he noticed a yellow glint in the corner of his eye. He stared intently, his eyes lighting up with joy, "Found it!"

The group turned to look and indeed saw yellow flower stamens.

Wang Rongxing was overjoyed and crawled over, grabbing the vine and starting to pull. Xiang He hurriedly went over and chopped it off with a sickle. "My dear young master Wang! Can you be gentle? Don't pull it up by the roots! It still needs time to grow!"

After being scolded by Xiang He, Wang Rongxing immediately put the cut piece into her bamboo basket, saying, "I... I was just too excited, hehe."

Seeing his silly look, Xiang He had no choice but to explain to him carefully, cutting the bamboo basket while continuing to look for other places until it was half full.

Looking at the master and servant, Xing Ji's bamboo basket also contained some, but not much.

"Go back now. We know the location today. Bring your tools next time you come."

Xiang He straightened up, supporting himself on the ground. They were now at the top, and could see the distant scenery at a glance.

As he stretched, he glanced into the distance and spotted a small town. "What place is that?"

Seeing the direction she pointed, He Sui'an lowered his eyes, concealing his thoughts, and said, "Jiayang Pass."

"The city gate?" Xiang He glanced at it a few more times before walking downstairs. "The city gate is so close... If there's any war, won't they attack us...?"

“How could that be?” Wang Rongxing put his hand on Xiang He’s shoulder to prevent himself from falling. “There’s another fortified pass behind Jiayang Pass. Not to mention that the world is at peace now, it’s impossible.”

"Oh."

As the two continued downwards, they did not notice the somber expressions on He Suian's and Xing Ji's faces.