Chapter 340.1: Stabbing Once More

Li Hong Yuan opened the box. Inside, there were three things.

A letter, most likely written by the Pei clan leader, also a yellow and rough sheet of paper, clearly a sheet of ancient paper, and at the very bottom was a half a palm-sized jade pendant, having a openwork

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design carved with dragons and phoenixes, the jade transparency very ample. Just this piece of jades value in itself was already out of the ordinary. Generally speaking, jade with designs of dragons and phoenixes all have the meaning of joining two surnames, and under normal circ.u.mstances, wont be casually given away. Li Hong Yuan wouldnt be unaware of this layer of meaning, and reasonably speaking, this thing, he wouldnt be interested in either, yet at the moment, he was pensively playing with the jade pendant.

Jing Wan put down the clippers and walked to his side, Is there anything special about this jade pendant?

The design patterns are very special. Li Hong Yuan casually had the jade pendant handed to Jing Wan.

Jing Wan was confused inside. The patterns were special? Was the living Enma someone that would pay attention to these? She had the jade pendant looked over again and again. The dragon and phoenix designs were also varied and in thousands of poses, and regardless whether it was the sculpting or the carving, it was all as exquisite and refined as possible.

Jing Wan really couldnt tell what was so special about this jade pendant.

Before Jing Wan could make sense of it, Li Hong Yuan had already handed her that letter, and conveniently had the jade pendant in Jing Wans hand taken back, throwing to one side. Theres nothing special about the jade pendant itself. w.a.n.gfei should have a look at this. Truthfully speaking, the contents of the letter made him somewhat want to laugh.

Jing Wan took it over and quickly swept through. Regardless whether it was her expression or gaze, all didnt have any changes. Just, picking up that sheet of ancient paper, Anti-aging pill? At most probably just having some effect on slowing down the aging process. Having such a name, isnt it a bit exaggerated? This prescription of medicine, according to the letter, was just a bit of the Pei clan leaders kindly feelings. As for that jade pendant, this was the Pei clans token, pa.s.sed down from their ancestors, and for the Pei clan, it was quite an important thing. Of course, the letter also promised, as long as Li Hong Yuan keeps the Pei clan daughters by his side, not only will there be a generous dowry, they will also a hundred percent a.s.sist him.

Dont look at how the Pei clan right now seemingly have signs of collapsing, it was still far from this step. In this nearly a hundred years worth of time, what kept the Pei clan standing tall and not collapsing, aside from marriage connections, it was just those renowned great scholars. They have disciples all over the world, and under the great backdrop where the master and disciple relations.h.i.+p was equal to father and son, the disciples of these great scholars and renowned masters were precisely the Pei clans strong foundation. Among these people, the ones that served as officials absolutely werent in the minority. Just imagine, even Jing Wans great-uncle alone all possess quite a bit of influence, and the Pei clan currently have five great scholars and three renowned masters in existence. These people combined together absolutely possess a shocking force. This was also the reason why other influential families didnt dare to make a reckless move.

Of course, these people, by nature, most likely wont be the same as the Pei clan leader. At least, the Pei clan leader, when facing them, all needed to be polite and amicable, and moreover, even needed to have his dirty thoughts hidden well. It was also greatly fortunate that these people for the most part were a bit aloof from politics and material pursuits, very much cheris.h.i.+ng their feathers, and their moral character actually werent lacking either. If all the same as the Pei clan leader, then the Pei clan can all blow up in a b.l.o.o.d.y storm. But, speaking from another angle, if their thoughts were all the same as the Pei clan leader, actively scheming for power and benefits, then how can they possibly become renowned throughout the world.

Anti-aging pill? Gong Jiu just happened to arrive. Hearing Jing Wans words, even he who came from the shadow guards was all somewhat moved, to the extent of somewhat rudely blurting out.

Gong Jiu knows? First examine the old madam, then talk about this. Jing Wan naturally wont forget the main matter.

Yes. Gong Jiu took the Pei clan leader madams pulse, and then carefully looked over, Replying to w.a.n.gfei, the old madams body cant be considered well, having quite a few ailments on the body, and also pent-up stress in the heart all year round. On normal days its not obvious, but when provoked, it will just burst out. And just now, it was also being overly stirred up, in addition to some negative emotions, thus momentarily unable to withstand. The heart even has signs of rapid decline appearing. If not treated in time, then will have to prepare the funeral arrangements. Gong Jiu said without the slightest stirring.

Jing Wan slightly frowned. Truthfully speaking, this wasnt the outcome that she wanted to see. Even if its dying, it should still be the Pei clan leader that old thing dying first. Use medicine.

This subordinate has a kind of heart-protecting pill, and at present, is the best medicine that can be use, temporarily having the condition stabilized so that one can slowly treat.

Do you have medicine thats already made?

Yes.

Go bring it over then. As for using it or not, all depend on the old madams own wishes.

Understood. Gong Jiu retreated out. The things at his place werent just ordinary medicine. There was also quite a few poison, and under normal circ.u.mstances, he wont let others handle.

The Pei clan leader madam naturally wasnt one that couldnt distinguish good from bad. Her own great-granddaughter had acted as such, yet the person that originally didnt have any relation with her instead had her life prioritized first, how was it just the heart turning cold? Many thanks w.a.n.gfei. She originally just wanted to see her outer grandson. Now that shes seen him, and although he didnt acknowledge her, feeling regretful inside, this was also enough. In the future, she will no longer bother with the Pei clans stupid matters, no longer caring what that man that shes been married to for several decades will do.

Old madam is too polite. Ultimately, cant let you meet with mishap here. This was also half the reason.

Pei Xiu Ying slightly averted her gaze, her body faintly trembling. It was obvious, at this time, she also was unable to face her own great-grandmother.

Gong Jiu left quickly and also returned quickly, placing a porcelain bottle on the table.

Whether to take the medicine or not was the Pei clan leader madams own business, and at this time, the old madam naturally didnt act stubborn, asking Gong Jiu the dosage, and just directly consuming, even though ever since marrying into the Pei clan, she has never taken medicine given by a doctor outside of the Pei clan.

The attention was turned back onto the anti-aging pill, The matter of the anti-aging pill is real, but its also just as w.a.n.gfei said, the medicine effect not that miraculous. However, in terms of maintaining ones beauty, it should be considered a sacred item. In the Chu dynasty six hundred years ago, there was an imperial consort that frequently took the anti-aging pill all year round. At sixty some years old, on her deathbed, she still appeared to be less than forty years old. Gong Jiu said.

That rather legendary Xiang Consort

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? Jing Wan asked in reply.

Yes. Afterwards, the prescription was lost. This subordinate once saw an incomplete recipe at ones s.h.i.+fus place. Also, in the previous dynasty, it was said that the anti-aging pill had appeared again, just dont know if it was real or fake, and this anti-aging pill seems to indeed have connections with the Pei clan. As such, for the Pei clan to have the anti-aging pill prescription perhaps isnt all that surprising either. Speaking of which, for Gong Jiu to know these things, it was also because of his s.h.i.+fu. Although he was also an orphan, he was still a little different from the others. Prior to getting trained into a shadow guard, his skills in medicine and poison were already very impressive.

Then, why dont you have a look. Jing Wan had the prescription handed to him.

Gong Jiu deferentially went forward, taking it, quickly looking over, The majority of the medicinal ingredients indeed match with what one had seen on the incomplete recipe.

This thing, w.a.n.gfei wants? Li Hong Yuan nonchalantly asked. If w.a.n.gfei wants it, just let Gong Jiu prepare it to try.

[1] Openwork is a type of technique that produces decorations with patterns of openings and holes. Its better to see the picture example below.

[2] The t.i.tle translates to fragrant consort, and historically, it generally referred to the Qing dynasty Emperor Ganlongs Rong Consort. However, in the unofficial history, or popular legend, Xiang Consorts personality, and background were different from Rong Consort. Historians believe that Xiang Consort was just a literary character based off of Rong Consort, and not an actual historical person.

In the unofficial histories, she was said to be naturally born with a sweet fragrant like a rare perfume that was neither the fragrance of flowers nor powder, hence her t.i.tle Fragrant Consort. In the legends, her name was (Yipaerhan), in the Uighur language its . Shes said to be from South Xinjiang, so of Uighur descent, which matches with Rong Consorts origins. Rong Consorts personal name was Xojam () Fatimah () however.

The funny thing about old historical text is theres always the possibility that it might just be someones fanfiction and not at all historically factual, which is why unofficial history exists. It was also common for ancient poets and writers to change the names and dates in their writing because it was kinda illegal to write about the royalty and n.o.bles currently in power. Take for example, Bai Juyis Song of Everlasting Regret, although it was about Yang Guifei and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty, the first line of the poem instead states a certain emperor of the Han Dynasty. By the way, I consider The Song of Everlasting Regret Bai Juyis fanfiction.