Qu Moying did not go back to the Qu Mansion directly. When he went out, he had already told the lady-in-waiting that he might be back late. Now that he was going out, he naturally took a walk outside first.
Nanny Miao asked her to go to the herbal medicine shop to find some herbs. She wanted to prepare a few medicines to treat her body. In previous years, when Qu Moying came to this time, Nanny Miao would treat her for her. Although Yudong and the others would also go, they were not as good as what Qu Moying picked herself. Nanny Miao really looked down on Yudong and Yuchun's ability to pick herbs.
Qu Moying seemed to have an innate sensitivity to medicinal materials, and he also learned how to identify and recognize medicinal materials from Aunt Miao.
The carriage stopped in front of a large drug store. Qu Moying helped Yu Dong get off the carriage. She was still wearing a veil. It was more convenient to go out wearing a veil than wearing a veil.
The carriage went to the alley at the side to wait, and Qu Moying brought Yu Dong into the "Hua Ji Tang" in front of them.
When I went inside, I found that there were doctors sitting in the clinic. It seemed like there was not just one, but actually four or five in a row. They were seeing patients and dispensing medicine at the same time, and their business seemed to be very good.
What surprised Qu Moying the most was that she actually saw someone here, King Wei Pei Qingmin
Near the counter, there sat a pale-faced young man. He was wearing just an ordinary robe without the gorgeous decorations of the past, and there was only a servant beside him. He sat there casually, as if he was just an ordinary doctor. The most surprising thing was that there was actually a patient being examined in front of him.
The most important thing is that there are still quite a few patients, all queuing up, and most of them are young women.
Is King Pei Qingmin of Wei treating patients
This realization made Qu Moying stop in surprise.
Everyone in the capital knew that the King of Wei was a sickly person, but they had never thought that this sickly person could also treat illnesses for others? It was really strange.
A waiter came forward and said to Qu Moying with a smile: "Is this lady here to see a doctor as well? Master Qing may need to rest soon, so you should go see the other doctors!"
So, these young women all came to Pei Qingmin for medical treatment
Qu Moying curled the corners of his lips slightly, finding it interesting that the King of Wei was so ill that he was almost dying, but he still had the leisure time to treat other people, and he was treating some young women at that.
Looking at Pei Qingmin's pale face that was almost bloodless, and then looking at the uncontrollable fatigue on his face, Qu Moying felt that the King of Wei's approach was good.
At least this one is somewhat different from the prince who seemed completely ignorant of civil affairs and lived a life of luxury in the past.
"Our young lady is not here to see a doctor. She just wants to buy some medicinal herbs." Yu Dong took two steps forward and said cleverly.
"Well, please... please." The waiter quickly made way, secretly relieved. Fortunately, this young lady came here to prepare medicine. If she went any further, the master would not be able to bear it.
I don’t know what those young women want to do. They are obviously not sick, but they still try to get close to the master.
The medicinal materials at Huajitang were indeed not good. Qu Moying took a look at the few he had picked. Each one was good, but the last one, Scutellaria baicalensis, made Qu Moying a little dissatisfied. The year of the herb was a little insufficient, and it was somewhat different from what Nanny Miao had told him.
"Are there any that are older?" Qu Moying looked at the Scutellaria baicalensis in front of him and asked.
"This is already the best. If this lady goes to other places to find it, I'm afraid it won't be as good as what we have in our store.
"The guy introduced it with a smile.
"Why?" Yudong asked curiously.
Qu Moying groaned in silence. She also wanted to know why the shop assistant was so sure. It didn't sound like he was trying to evade her. Scutellaria baicalensis was not a rare treasure, but the old ones she was looking for were rare. Even if they were rare, it was impossible that other shops in the capital didn't have them. Huajitang was talking too much!
"Because all the good Scutellaria baicalensis from other places have been taken away!"
A leisurely voice came from behind. Qu Moying turned around and saw Pei Qingmin's extremely pale face. His complexion was really not good and he looked exhausted.
The patient in front of him in the queue has been taken over by another doctor.
Qu Moying turned sideways and saluted. Pei Qingmin must have recognized the maid beside him.
"What age of Scutellaria baicalensis does Miss Qu Si need?" Pei Qingmin asked with a slight smile, taking the handkerchief from the waiter and wiping his hands.
"It would be best if it's more than a hundred years." Qu Moying said. Since Pei Qingmin had hidden his identity, she didn't need to be too polite, so as not to ruin Pei Qingmin's plans. "If not, it would have to be more than fifty years."
In fact, a hundred-year-old Scutellaria baicalensis is hard to come by. The one Qu Moying asked for was more than fifty years old. Normally, this would not be considered a special treasure, but it was indeed surprising that such a large pharmacy would say such a thing.
"Not only is there no Scutellaria baicalensis, but even Astragalus membranaceus is not very old." Pei Qingmin said slowly.
"Where did they go?" Qu Moying asked in surprise.
"In the palace!" Pei Qingmin replied.
In the palace? Is it the emperor? I heard that the emperor's health has not been very good, but it has always been not very good, why would he use so many aged medicinal herbs, is there any special reason
But since Pei Qingmin mentioned the palace, Qu Moying didn't feel comfortable asking any further. What the palace wanted was not something she, the daughter of a mere minister, could criticize.
Moreover, the object of the inquiry was the third prince of the current dynasty, Prince of Wei Pei Qingmin, which was inappropriate no matter how you looked at it.
"Forget it then." Qu Moying said helplessly. Since there were no ones of sufficient age, he could only pick some that were not of sufficient age. Although the medicinal properties were less, it was better than nothing. He asked the waiter to pick some Scutellaria baicalensis and go to weigh it.
After they finished choosing, they found that the King of Wei had not left yet. It was clear from his face that he was having a hard time holding on. Qu Moying had no choice but to stop and whispered, "Your Highness, don't you want to take a rest?"
"The king is fine!" Pei Qingmin said. Today he looked much calmer than usual, and he did not show any obvious dislike for Qu Moying.
Seeing that he was still standing there, Qu Moying could only try to find a topic to talk about. He pointed to the doctor at the side and said, "Why is Your Highness treating patients?"
"Long illness makes a good doctor. After using a lot of medicine, you will be able to see the symptoms yourself." Pei Qingmin said slowly.
"Your Highness is truly kind-hearted." Qu Moying praised him.
"It's just a few small things, not a big deal." Pei Qingmin said disapprovingly, "If you want aged medicinal herbs, there is actually a place where you can get them."
"Where?" This was quite unexpected. Qu Moying raised her eyes and looked at Pei Qingmin. If she could get something good, she would of course use it.
Aunt Miao has always had very high requirements for medicinal materials, and will always be picky if they are not suitable.
"palace
"Inside!" Pei Qingmin's words completely put Qu Moying's mind to rest. All the good medicinal herbs with years of age were taken to the palace. They must be of great use. How could she possibly get good medicinal herbs from the palace
She is just the daughter of a small minister now, and she doesn't have such great abilities.
"Since it is in the palace, it must be of great use. How can I get it?" Qu Moying laughed twice and was really unwilling to say this to the King of Wei.
Judging from what she said, it seemed the same as if she hadn't said it. In fact, it would be better not to say it. But the next moment, she stopped where she was about to go.
"I have a way to help you!"
"What method?" Qu Moying asked.
"I am not feeling well. Miss Qu Si, can you come in and sit and talk with me?" Pei Qingmin pointed inside the pharmacy.
"Is this His Highness's pharmacy?" Qu Moying hesitated for a moment, and the current situation seemed to be very clear.
"It belongs to me. Follow me in!" Pei Qingmin walked in front and Qu Moying had to follow behind.
The two men led the people into a room at the back of the store one after another. As soon as they entered the room, they saw a full shelf of books, which were all medical books.
Judging from the layout of this room, it is where the prince used to rest and read.
There was a faint smell of incense in the room, it was very light and had a medicinal smell, it was a medicine that refreshed the mind and helped one to rest. Pei Qingmin had had this smell on him before, so it must have been acquired from him.
"Please take a seat, Miss Qu Si!" Pei Qingmin pointed to a chair beside him, then turned around and sat down behind the desk.
The servant following him hurriedly brought him a cup of tea and then stepped aside.
Qu Moying sat down quietly without taking off his veil.
"Miss Qu Si, now that you're inside the house, you don't have to wear your veil. It looks very uncomfortable to talk like this." Pei Qingmin leaned back, closed his eyes comfortably, then opened his eyes, looked at Qu Moying and asked with a slight smile.
"My eyes are not very good. I have to avoid light." Qu Moying said calmly.
"It's okay, I'll ask someone to close the windows!" Pei Qingmin stretched out his hand and was about to ask the servant to close the doors and windows.
"Your Highness, please don't let anyone close the doors and windows, otherwise it will cause a lot of inconvenience!" Qu Moying pursed her lips lightly and said, if the door is closed again in such a difficult situation, it will definitely cause criticism.
"Actually, I am curious about what Fourth Miss Qu looks like. Why don't you take off your veil and let me see it." Pei Qingmin motioned the servant to come back, looked at Qu Moying under the veil and asked with some curiosity.
"Your Highness, since rumors are just rumors, there must be some truth to them. There is no smoke without fire." Qu Moying raised his head and said, "Please tell me clearly, Your Highness, how can you help me find a Scutellaria baicalensis plant of a long enough age?"
"The Concubine Qu in the palace is ill." Pei Qingmin said slowly, "Among the medicines needed is the Scutellaria baicalensis that Fourth Miss Qu was looking for."
"Is Concubine Qu sick?" Qu Moying was stunned. This was really something she didn't expect. She thought it was the emperor. Would Concubine Qu let the emperor mobilize such a large army
The status of Concubine Qu in the palace was very low-key. When she was still Ji Hanyue, she had never heard of such a Concubine. If this Concubine Qu's surname was not Qu, and she was related to her in this life, she might not have known this Concubine.
Could it be that the identity of this Concubine Qu is so special