The night in the ancestral hall was indeed much colder than elsewhere. Xie Ruzhuo knelt respectfully on the futon and recited the scriptures silently in his heart. In her previous life, she had always been the sweetheart of the family. Except for the time when she withdrew from the third prince's marriage, she had never knelt down in the ancestral hall at other times.
But even that time, she didn't sincerely kowtow to these ancestors and recite sutras. Now that she thinks about it, she is really ashamed.
The Xie family's reputation has been accumulated over the past hundred years, but if it really collapsed, it would be destroyed in an instant and nothing would be left.
It's just that in this life, she will definitely not follow the example of her previous life. Her ancestors are supreme, and her unfilial descendant Xie Ruzhuo will spend her whole life to eliminate all the wolves, tigers and leopards that covet the Xie family!
The night wind blew, and the candlelight in the ancestral hall swayed, making the shadow on Xie Ruzhuo's face become thicker and thicker.
Suddenly I heard a bird chirping, and immediately I heard the sound of "尜尜" everywhere.
The snow fox that was sleeping at her feet suddenly opened its eyes and looked warily at the blood-red bird squatting at the window.
Xie Ruzhuo opened his eyes and looked back, and saw that the door of the ancestral hall had opened at some point. The night wind surged from outside the door and pushed a man in.
Wearing a bright red brocade dress with complicated patterns, embroidered with flowers that lead to the underworld, and a face with heavy purple lines depicting the corners of the eyes, she is an unparalleled monster and unparalleled beauty.
When she saw Xie Ruzhuo like this, Wen Ruyu immediately sneered and said, "I didn't expect you to be so sincere. It's a pity that everything may not work if you are sincere."
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo smiled slightly and said, "Sincerity is your intention, and actions will count." After saying that, she stood up and patted the corner of her skirt, smiled with her eyes bent, and said, "Master, has he come out of the land of beauty?"
Wen Ruyu caught A Li who tried to provoke Xue Hu and said, "After thinking about it carefully, I still think you are more important. Disciple, what do you think?"
"If the master didn't have so much calculation in his eyes when he spoke, maybe I would have taken it seriously." As Xie Ruzhuo spoke, he stretched out his hand and said, "Give me the porcelain bottle."
Seeing her cooperation, Wen Ruyu didn't say much. After handing the porcelain bottle to her, she saw Xie Ruzhuo take out a dagger from his sleeve, cut open his arm cleanly, and let the blood flow into the bottle. He even frowned in the process. Not even a wrinkle.
Wen Ruyu secretly sighed, what a cruel girl, and said rudely, "You can be cruel to yourself, girl, what are you worried about?"
"Then I don't have to worry about it, Master." After Xie Ruzhuo filled the porcelain bottle, he took out a handkerchief, tied a knot with his teeth, and simply bandaged it before closing the porcelain bottle.
Seeing Wen Ruyu about to take it, Xie Ruzhuo immediately took the porcelain bottle back and said with a half-smile, "Master, the past few times were considered as thank you gifts, in what name do you want to take it this time?"
Wen Ruyu has always been a smart person, "Tell me, what do you want to do as a teacher?"
"It's 'please', not 'want'." Xie Ruzhuo corrected Wen Ruyu's statement and said with a crooked smile, "My disciple would like to ask you to help me find someone, someone who has retired and returned home."
Wen Ruyu sneered and said, "How can you kill a chicken with a butcher's knife? You are overqualifying yourself." Even so, he still asked the person for detailed information, only to find out after he returned.
After discussing the matter, Wen Ruyu said disdainfully, "Yes, I heard that Hu Weide copied a book for you, saying it was what he had learned throughout his life?"
Xie Ruzhuo immediately became vigilant and said, "What do you want to do?" After she went back, she studied the book carefully. The content was indeed exquisite, but it was a pity that she was a woman, so taking it would be a waste of money. She was about to turn around and ask Hu Weide to see if she could excerpt part of the content for Xiao Junxi.
At this time, when Wen Ruyu asked, she was afraid that he was trying to do something wrong.
Wen Ruyu glanced at her sideways and said, "Then even if Hu Weide practices for another thirty years, he will still be inferior to me!" After saying that, he threw out another thread-bound book and said, "You're just a little girl, it's okay. Don’t imitate those messy things, I’ll give you a serious one and go have fun.”
Xie Ruzhuo was stunned at first, and then subconsciously hugged the book he threw over. When he saw the title of the book, he was shocked and said, "Meixian Pu?"
This plum fairy score was created by the Plum Blossom Fairy of the previous dynasty. This person made the silver needle in his hand magical. Later, he integrated his lifelong skills into the strings of the piano to create a song that shocked the world and captured the soul.
This book has not appeared for more than a hundred years since the death of Plum Blossom Fairy, and the world has forgotten this person. But who would have thought that this Plum Fairy Book, which would cause a bloody storm as soon as it appeared in the world, would be in the hands of Wen Ruyu !
Seeing her surprised look, Wen Ruyu immediately sneered and said, "Girl who has never seen the world, that's it, I'm leaving."
Xie Ruzhuo still wanted to ask about Feng Ruhong, but it was obvious that Wen Ruyu had already left the door, so he stopped thinking about it. That's all, after all, it's someone else's business, and it's useless for her to care.
After Wen Ruyu walked away, Xie Ruzhuo slowly knelt down towards the ancestor's tablet and said, "Zhuoer knows that he will not be able to see his ancestors after death, but he still needs his ancestors to bless me so that things can go smoothly this time."
After saying that, she kowtowed deeply towards the tablet.
It was said that the ancestral hall was closed. On the second day, Ji asked someone to take Xie Ruzhuo back and only restrained her feet.
Xie Ruzhuo didn't complain, so he stayed quietly in the room without leaving, and honestly picked up the girl's ring.
But Xie Ruzhuo didn't expect that even if she gave in like this, rumors would still spread in the family. It was said that in order to let Xie Ruyue climb to Dingnan Prince's Mansion, the eldest family would exert pressure on the third family, in order to make Xie Rulan retreat. No more fighting with the second lady for the crown prince of Dingnan!
After Hongrui heard these rumors, she immediately became furious. If Jiangzhu hadn't been there to pull her, she would have started a fight with those gossiping girls.
After returning to the room, Hong Rui looked at Xie Ruzhuo carefully copying the girl's ring, her eyes immediately turned red, and she muttered angrily, "Young lady is such a good person, but those people are really rotten-hearted!"
Jiang Zhu sighed and said, "You will know if you stay here for a long time. Our lady has suffered too much."
While the two were talking, they suddenly saw Mrs. Li, the doorkeeper, walking over with a cautious look on her face. She first smiled and said, "Hello, girls." Then he looked around and saw no one around, and then said, "Girls, are you there?" Time, the old lady wants to tell you something."
Qianbi happened to come out of the house and asked doubtfully, "Hey, what are you doing here if Mother Li doesn't go to the door?"
Mrs. Li quickly waved her hand and said, "I asked people to watch. Girls, don't worry. I have something to tell you. I'm afraid it's quite important."
Jiangzhu knew that although Mrs. Li was a bit rude, she still had a good heart, so she smiled and said, "Let's talk about it in Mrs. Li's room."
As he spoke, he went to the side room to meet her.
After entering the house, Mrs. Li said softly, "My niece Xiuqiao came to me this morning and said that the third lady's maid Feicui secretly threw things away while the weather was dark. She was curious and went to look through it. After a while, who knew that what was still there was the dumped medicine dregs! You said that the medicine dregs used to make medicine are always stored separately and taken away by the people in the house. Why are the people of the third lady sneaking around? Is there something wrong? Isn’t it an ulterior secret?”
After hearing this, Hongrui immediately frowned and whispered, "Mother Li, how did Xiuqiao know about this?"
Before Mrs. Li could speak, Jiang Zhu explained with a smile, "Miss Xiuqiao just entered the house this year and worked as a rough girl at the Third Miss. At that time, Mother Li came to ask me, but there is no shortage of people in our yard for the time being. So let her go to the third lady first."
Hongrui cleared up her doubts and murmured, "Is there really something wrong with the medicine residue?"
Jiang Zhu was still thoughtful and made a decisive decision, "Mother Li, please do me a favor."
Mrs. Li smiled hurriedly, "Girl, if you have anything to do, just ask me. Whatever I can do, I will definitely do it."
Jiang Zhu said softly, "Please help Miss Xiuqiao find a way to steal some of the medicine residue back."
Mrs. Li has also been in the inner courtyard for most of her life. She immediately understood Jiang Zhu's plan and said with a smile, "Okay, I have written down the girl's instructions. I will ask Qiaoer to take care of it tomorrow."
Jiangzhu thanked Mrs. Li, took off a bracelet from her wrist, and said with a smile, "Mother Li, I'm sorry, you have helped me a lot by coming here today. If you don't mind, just accept this bracelet." "
Mrs. Li repeatedly declined, and when she saw that Jiang Zhu was sincerely giving it, she happily accepted it.
After Mrs. Li left, Qianbi followed her secretly. Seeing that the Mrs. Li had really told her niece to steal the medicine dregs, she returned to Tingfengyuan with peace of mind.
Jiang Zhu laughed that she was worrying for nothing, and went into the room again to report the matter to Xie Ruzhuo.
On the second day, Mrs. Li indeed sent the medicine dregs. Jiangzhu had already received Xie Ruzhuo's instructions and prepared another purse to reward her.
After Granny Li left with a lot of thanks, Xie Ruzhuo said, "Let's go to the government doctor."
If she invited the doctor, the elders would be alarmed, so she had to go in person.
It's almost September and a half now, and although the autumn air is crisp and clear, there is still a hint of coolness.
The courtyard of the government doctor is not far from Tingfeng Hospital, and we arrived in a short time. As soon as you entered the door, you could smell the scent of traditional Chinese medicine inside. A man in a long gown walked through the room, looking through the medicinal materials like a treasure.
Xie Ruzhuo bowed first, then smiled and said, "Doctor Su."
This Doctor Su is the new doctor in the government. Although he is a young man, his medical skills are not ambiguous at all.
Seeing Xie Ruzhuo, Dr. Su was slightly startled for a moment, then smiled and said, "What's the matter with the fourth lady coming here? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"
Xie Ruzhuo smiled softly and said, "No, I just asked Dr. Su to help identify something." After saying that, she opened the small bag, and the medicinal residue inside came into view.
After learning the purpose of Xie Ruzhuo's visit, Dr. Su was also unambiguous. He immediately stretched out his hand, took out a small clip, and picked out the medicinal residues one by one, smelling or rubbing them to identify them. Finally, he frowned at something dark and said, "This medicine is really exquisite. It can calm down the shock and relieve the fire while treating the injuries. It is a unique skill. But, how come there is withered vine grass in it?"
"What is the withered vine grass?" Xie Ruzhuo immediately knew there was something wrong and asked immediately.
Dr. Su did not hide anything and told the truth, "This withered vine herb is extremely powerful. Even if an ordinary person eats it, it will cause both Qi and blood deficiency and listlessness. If an injured person takes it, he will have a high fever within half a day." "
Hearing this, Xie Ruzhuo immediately understood and sneered without saying a word. She had previously wondered why the palm of the hand could have such a high fever that it wouldn't go away. It turned out to be like this! This Xie Rulan is really cruel to her. Unfortunately, since she discovered this matter, she can only be disappointed!
After thinking about it, Xie Ruzhuo asked again, "All medicines are mutually reinforcing and incompatible. I dare to ask Dr. Su, what is incompatible with this withered vine grass?"
"Tianzhuzi."