Chapter 733 - 733: Xi Yue Waiting for Father

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Mei Ji came in from the door and said angrily, Why should we believe you? Perhaps Feng Xiaoran sent you to monitor us!

Sai Huatuo was not angry after being questioned by Mei Ji. He had probably experienced too much and was already disheartened by some things.

He whispered, My life was given to me by Sir. Without him, I would have been trapped on the island for the rest of my life. I wouldnt even have been able to go back and burn incense on my sons grave.

In Mei Jis heart, Zhuge Qing was the most important person. She could not blaspheme him, and he was also someone others could not hurt. If one betrayed her master, she would never trust that person again.

If youre unfaithful once, you cant be trusted anymore! I wont believe a word of your nonsense!

With that, she left angrily.

The house fell silent.

Wei Ting guarded Zhuge Qings bed and stared at Sai Huatuo warily.

The two relatively calm people at the event location were the a.s.sa.s.sin and Su Xiaoxiao.

The a.s.sa.s.sin had already calmed down, but Su Xiaoxiao was still in a state of mind. She and Saihua Tuo sat on two stools in front of the bed. She turned around and asked Saihua Tuo, Can I ask you whats your relations.h.i.+p? One moment, it was an island, and the next moment, it was the mess with Feng Xiaoran.

Saihua Tuo sighed helplessly. I didnt want to mention some sad things, but you wont believe me if I dont.

Su Xiaoxiao crossed her arms and gestured for him to continue.

Sai Huatuo recalled, When my son was very young, he fell into the cold lake because of a mistake. After that, he contracted a cold illness, which was the cold poison. I was also a physician, but unfortunately, I couldnt cure the cold poison in his body. I brought him everywhere to seek treatment. The heavens didnt disappoint those who worked hard. I really found a prescription, but unfortunately, the herbs on the prescription were very difficult to gather. Just like you this time, I first received half of the herbs on the prescription and made the first pill. After my son took the pill, I heard that there were herbs I needed on an island in Northern Yan. I immediately brought that rascal of a disciple to the island.

As soon as we landed on the island, we vaguely sensed that something was wrong, but I was too anxious to find the herbs and asked the rascal to keep an eye on the boat. Ill be back soon. When I returned to the sh.o.r.e, he had already rowed the boat away.

I was caught by the villain on the island and became a slave. It was Sir who saved me and brought me out of the island. When I returned home, my son had already pa.s.sed away, and my things had been swept away by that villain. My son pa.s.sed away a year after taking medicine.

Su Xiaoxiao had an epiphany. But you just said that Zhuge Qing still has half a

year.

Saihua Tuo frowned and said, Sirs condition is worse than my sons. The medicine can only last for half a year.

What did Zhuge Qing experience on the island Su Xiaoxiao asked, Since

Zhuge Qing saved you, why did you join Feng Xiaoran?

Sai Huatuo explained, Im doing this for the herbs in Feng Xiaorans hand. He has a total of two herbs in his hand, and the Purple Phoenix Gra.s.s has already been taken away by you. The other herb is the Purple Lingzhi. I was going for the Purple Lingzhi back then. Yesterday, I accidentally b.u.mped into the Wei Nations medicine merchant selling the Purple Phoenix Gra.s.s. I lied that I needed this herb in His Majestys Great Nourishment Pill and asked Feng Xiaoran to buy the herb.

Mei Ji stood at the door and scolded, Nonsense, nonsense, nonsense! You revealed Masters illness to Feng Xiaoran! Youre a traitor! The a.s.sa.s.sin glanced at her. I thought you left.

Mei Ji snorted.

Saihua Tuo smiled bitterly. If I want to obtain Feng Xiaorans trust, I have to give him some benefits. Moreover, even if I didnt say it, he would have seen Sirs medical case long ago.

Mei Ji mocked, But at least he doesnt know what herbs we need! Now, hell s.n.a.t.c.h all the herbs we want!

Saihua Tuo sighed. I only told him the first half of the prescription. I didnt mention a word about the second half.

Mei Ji turned her face away. Hmph, who would believe you!

Su Xiaoxiao asked, Can you let me see the second half of the prescription?

Saihua Tuo took out a wrinkled prescription from his pocket. Be it the yellowed paper or the blurry handwriting, it was obvious that it was old. It was definitely not forged tonight.

In his youth, Saihua Tuo did not know Zhuge Qing, so he naturally would not guess that he would one day use a fake prescription to cheat him of his trust.

Therefore, this prescription was real.

Su Xiaoxiao showed the prescription to Wei Ting.

Wei Ting was an expert in this area. He would know at a glance if it was fake.

He nodded at Su Xiaoxiao and returned the prescription to Saihua Tuo.

Su Xiaoxiao continued, Your son has already pa.s.sed away. Why do you still want to refine the antidote? Is it to repay Zhuge Qing for saving your life?

Saihua Tuo laughed at himself. You can say that. You can also think of it as an obsession in my heart.

Su Xiaoxiao nodded and asked, You just said that youre still short of four herbs. Which four are they?

Sai Huatuo said, The Purple Lingzhi in Feng Xiaorans hand, the Jade Coral in the Third Princes residence, and the snow regions Snow Domain Hemp and Snake Bone Flower.

Su Xiaoxiao said, Where are the last two herbs?

Saihua Tuo shook his head. Im not sure.

He looked at the night sky outside the window and said, I have to go. I came out with the excuse of buying medicine. I have to rush back later. If I go back late, Feng Xiaoran will definitely be suspicious. Ill help you get the Purple Lingzhi as soon as possible. You can only rely on yourself on the Third Prince.

After Saihua Tuo left, the a.s.sa.s.sin left the house.

Only Zhuge Qing, Su Xiaoxiao, and Wei Ting were left in the room.

What do you think? Su Xiaoxiao asked.

Wei Ting was not in a hurry to answer. Instead, he asked first, Is the prescription correct?

Su Xiaoxiao said seriously, I know most of the herbs in the prescription. The medicinal properties are indeed used to treat cold diseases. Why? Do you suspect that Saihua Tuo is lying?

Wei Ting pondered for a moment and said, The prescription should be true.

The Purple Lingzhi is indeed in Feng Xiaorans hands, but I dont know if Saihua Tuo is sincerely helping us or if its just a trap set up by Feng Xiaoran.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled. As long as the recipe is not fake and the lingzhi is not fake, theres nothing to be afraid of.

It was over.

Could a mere Feng Xiaoran defeat the number one scholar of the Great Zhou and the number one strategist of the Western Jin?

Besides, he had a cheat in the form of Su Xiaoxiao.

Su Xiaoxiao continued, What are your plans after we get both herbs?

Bring Second Brother home.

Great Zhou, Wei family.

Wei Xiyue came to the courtyard to water the plant again.

She had recently moved into Madam Weis house and watered it four times a day, morning, noon, and night. She watered it again before going to bed.

However, the first thing she did when she opened her eyes the next day was to see if her father had grown out. Sometimes, when she woke up in the middle of the night, she would come over to take a look.

The courtyard was dark. Old Matriarch Wei and Nanny Li stood at the entrance of the courtyard and looked at the small figure. Old Madam Wei asked with heartache, How long has she been squatting there?

Madam Wei sighed. Its been almost an hour. She refuses to sleep.

Old Matriarch Wei frowned. Didnt she only squat in the morning in the past? Why is she squatting at night now? Isnt she afraid of freezing in the cold?

Madam Wei said softly, She said that the other saplings have germinated. Daddy must be growing soon.

Old Matriarch Weis heart ached. She walked over with her walking stick and touched Xi Yues hands.

Aiyo, they were all frozen!

She bent down and coaxed softly, Xiyue, be good. Its too cold outside. Lets go in first.

Wei Xiyue moved to the side.

She wasnt leaving.

She wanted to wait for her father..