The head of the Mu family

Chapter 41 A Small Remark on Returning a Kindness

Then, Qi Luan told Shen Huai about the "honey trap" plan.

The initial plan that was discussed was:

Wu Ya's pretense of seeking medical treatment backfired, and she was caught.

Find a large group of strong men, take her belongings, and go back to her parents.

Then buy out the four girls, and take the fifth girl with you.

We'll need to discuss the specific details when we get back, and we'll talk about it again when we meet tomorrow.

A rural version of the 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao' strategy.

After changing his clothes and having lunch with the wealthy woman, Shen Huai explained his plan, which left the woman deeply moved:

"It's amazing he even came up with this idea. It requires direct cooperation from our side, but the fake death drug is hard to come by!"

"This is not difficult. I will go to see Doctor Lan tomorrow."

It's good that I told him in advance that I was going back to my hometown, otherwise he would definitely get angry if I brought it up the day before I left.

Oh~ The Dean has already said so, and Lord Ruan also told me to continue going after I get back~

I've only learned the basics; I can't give up halfway.

"That's great. It's all thanks to your own hard work. Otherwise, Uncle Ruan wouldn't have given you a second glance."

Just then, the gatekeeper came to report that someone was looking for Shen Huai.

Shen Huai got up to check on her, and Xiao Jingtang immediately came over and took Shen Huai's hand.

"Sister, Jingtang wants to come along."

Shen Huai smiled affectionately and led Xiao Jingtang to see who it was.

When I got to the door, I saw the two siblings.

I haven't seen my sister for several months, and she has become even more beautiful.

My younger brother also raised some succulents, and they look much cuter now.

"My benefactor~"

When the older sister saw Shen Huai, she smiled brightly and took her younger brother's hand.

Shen Huai called them in and led them to the garden in the outer courtyard, where they found a bench to sit down.

"My benefactor~ My brother and I have finally settled down."

I'm selling clothes well now and earning a lot of money, which allows me to buy books for my younger brother.

This is a dress I made for you, and some pastries as well.

Pingbo told me that our benefactor is going back to his hometown in a few days.

I was thinking of giving you the things before you went back.

"You don't need to call me benefactor, it sounds strange. Just call me Doctor Liang, like everyone else."

You two siblings have many expenses, so you don't need to make clothes for me.

I like delicious food, and this food is just what I want.

He opened the oil paper package, took out a piece and put it in his mouth. To his surprise, it tasted even better than the same kind of pastry from the Marquis's mansion.

"Mmm~! Young master, Sister Xiangmei, you should try it, it's really delicious!"

"Leave a few pieces for Madam and Madam to try as well."

"You... um..."

Shen Huai suddenly realized that he didn't even know the siblings' names.

"Her name is Wanxing, and my name is Qianyan."

"Oh~ Miss Wanxing, your cooking is amazing!"

Of all the pastries I've had, yours is the best!

"Dr. Liang, you flatter me. I'll make you something else when you get back."

"Can you do anything else?"

I can't wait!

Qianyan looks like she's grown taller! The child is getting cuter and cuter!

As he spoke, Shen Huai reached out and touched the child's head.

"Sister, Jingtang is cute too~"

While eating pastries, Xiao Jingtang suddenly spoke in a childish voice.

"Yes, yes, the young master is very cute too!"

"May I ask where your residence is located?"

"This little cutie," Qianyan asked in a serious tone.

"My home is in Fangmu Village, Duoshui Town, Laiyang County, Panlong Prefecture, do you know that?"

As he spoke, he reached out and patted 'Little Serious's' head again.

"Hmm~ It's west of Panlong County, near Niushou Ridge."

Shen Huai exclaimed in surprise:

"Really? Are you from that area too?"

“No, it’s Qianyan who heard Pingbo mention a few days ago that you were going back to your hometown.”

So I bought the entire domain map of Dahao to look at.

"I can basically remember everything I've read."

"Wow! Little Qianyan is so amazing, what a good child."

"I heard from Uncle An and Wanxing that you went back this time to deal with some troublesome matters. Can I help you with your worries?"

"Oh dear~ what are you sharing my worries about?"

If you eat well, sleep well, and study hard, you'll be relieving your sister of her burdens.

I don't need your help here. I'll contact you when I need you, okay?

After chatting for a while, Shen Huai took a bag of walnuts from the Marquis's residence and brought it back to the siblings.

I unintentionally helped a child prodigy~ What a great deed!

The next day, I went to the bookstore and bought a few books for Qianyan and sent them over.

"Dr. Mu, what are you doing?"

"With a girl's skill, the clothes she makes look precious."

I don't have anything worth giving in return, but Xiao Qianyan loves reading.

I took a break and bought a few books.

I hope you won't find it offensive~

Xiao Qianyan, who was standing next to her, saw the book and her eyes lit up.

Shen Huai nodded to Wanxing:

"Look~ Xiao Qianyan likes it~"

Please accept it without worry.

After delivering the book, Shen Huai went to find the Blue Medicine God.

"The most powerful Blue Medicine God in the Great Hao Kingdom~"

"What are you doing? What are you doing?"

It's never good news!

"Hehe, I just wanted to say goodbye. I'm going back to my hometown in five days, and I was thinking of asking you for some medicine~"

"What medicine?"

"Is there anything that can make people unable to feel your breath or pulse, preferably for more than ten hours?"

"You've come to the right person. I should be the only one in the entire Great Hao Kingdom who possesses this."

What do you need this medicine for?

Shen Huai then whispered the details of the matter and the plan to Lan Yaoshen.

I want to go too!

"You can't take leave; you're a doctor, otherwise it would be even better if you went."

"I can only make very few of these medicines, so I can only give you two."

However, the maximum duration is twelve hours, and the antidote must be taken within those twelve hours, otherwise the person will become mentally impaired.

You know my medicines are all made from those medicinal herbs.

"One pill is enough. I'll go back and see if there are any medicines you haven't seen before. If so, I'll find them for you."

"Then come back soon, I'll lose some fun when you're not around."

"Okay, don't worry~"

How many more days can I play with you?

"Okay, let's start memorizing the usage of those herbs that I asked you to memorize a few days ago!"

Shen Huai: . . . . .

The Duke of Anguo's mansion originally intended to help, finding a steward's son.

However, the steward heard that if the antidote was not taken in time, it would cause the child to become mentally disabled, so he declined.

I asked a few more people, but none of them dared to take the job.

Tell Shen Huai the next day.

Shen Huai also knew this, and that one had to respect other people's wishes.

So they went back to the noblewoman and asked her to think of another way. The noblewoman then asked Pingbo to go and look for a solution.

With only one day left before departure, Pingbo also asked all the stewards he knew who had children.

Naturally, the dangers were also explained, so no one was willing to participate.

When Wanxing saw Pingbo looking worried, she took a break from her busy schedule and asked him what was wrong.

Pingbo then mentioned that Doctor Liang needed a boy to help him.

But it's a bit dangerous; you can't find it.

"I can! Pingbo!"

Qianyan suddenly spoke up. "No! You can't!"

If anything happens to you... then...!

I've made up my mind!

"Pingbo, when shall we depart?"

"Let's set off tomorrow!"

"Have you thought it through? If you're willing, stay at the Marquis's residence tonight and depart first thing tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I'll take two pieces of clothing. Please wait a moment!"

Wanxing stood by, silently shedding tears.

Xiao Qianyan packed two changes of clothes and came out. Seeing Wanxing crying, she said:

"I believe it will be fine, and I trust her!"

While I'm away, mind your own business and wait for me to return.

"Uncle Ping, while I'm away, please take care of my elder sister."

"Don't worry, little one, Uncle Ping will definitely return your older sister to you safe and sound."

Xiao Qianyan then went to the Marquis's residence with Pingbo.

Pingbo handed Xiao Qianyan over to Shen Huai. When he saw Qianyan arrive, he was puzzled, so Pingbo explained.

Shen Huai patted Xiao Qianyan's head and explained the properties of the medicine to her again.

"I already know. Just take the antidote in time, it'll be fine~"

"Alright, the reward for this trip is ten taels of gold."

"I don't want it! I don't want your money!"

Shen Huai guessed that the child was precocious and wanted to repay a debt of gratitude, but it was a free clinic, and everyone who came for treatment was treated well.

"In short, that day was a free clinic organized by the Duke's Mansion."

I will treat everyone who came that day well, and I will give eggs to everyone, old and young.

Your sister works hard to earn money.

You need to think things through; there's no need to force yourself because of those things.

If my plan really doesn't work, I can always ask an adult to handle it.

“I’ve thought it through very clearly, and as long as you take the right medicine, it will definitely be fine. I believe in you!”

Also, don't mention payment to me again.

Okay! Thank you for trusting me~

Shen Huai was genuinely touched; this child believed in her.

He took Xiao Qianyan's hand and said:

"Then let's not talk about money. I'll pay for your school fees from now on."

"I don't want it either!"

Xiao Qianyan was a little angry. What was the difference between this and giving her a reward?

"Don't be angry~"

I'm supporting your education, firstly because I'm truly grateful for what happened.

Secondly, with your intelligence, you'll surely read more than me in no time.

I'm usually very busy, so you can come and teach me when you have free time. That way, it's like I'm paying for my own education!

Xiao Qianyan did not refuse.

Shen Huai thought: This child has a bright future ahead of him!

If you lend a hand now, there will definitely be benefits and no harm in the future.

"But you live in a mansion like the Marquis's, how can I teach you what I've learned?"

Shen Huai: This child is such a smart little genius, and so honest!

Shen Huai thought for a moment and said:

"Just between you and me, I pay a lot of money~"

Once this matter is resolved, I will try to buy a small house next time I come to Yedu and settle down.

Just think about it, in wealthy families, boys and girls were not allowed to sit together after the age of seven.

The young master is growing up, and I can't keep living in his courtyard forever.

I need to have my own home, and you're welcome to come anytime, okay?