Xi Jiu Er found a village on the southern shore of the Huai River. There were only a few families living in this village, and the arrival of Xi Jiu Er and her group caused quite a stir in the village.
The majority of the people left in the small village were old people. According to Xi Jiu Er, the reason why the ex-sister-in-law was able to find out about the news was that there was a flood in the village, causing them to live out of luck. Unfortunately, their loved ones either died or fled, and they did not even bring their lives with them.
The group of 20 or so people gradually became 30 or so people. Later on, they discovered this village. Although most of the houses were destroyed by the flood, some of the houses were still fit for living, so they settled down!
It had been seven or eight years, and most of them had already died. Some people were kind enough to see that the homeless and abandoned children would be saved. Everyone would be raised together, so there were many children in the village.
The dilapidated houses, the stooped backs of the old women, the innocent and curious faces of the children, everything made them sad. They were too old to work, so they could only eat one mouthful a day!
"Elites, what are you doing here? Did he come to save us? "We don't need to save them. We're just a bunch of old women. It won't be long before we die. I beg you all, please save the children. The children are still young and there are still many ways to go …" As the old man spoke, he couldn't help but shed tears. He touched the child that was obediently lying on his lap. The child's eyes were wide open as he curiously stared at them, revealing a cute smile.
Xi Jiu Er said gently, "Old granny, don't worry. The imperial government will save everyone … Including children. " She was also a child without a mother. Her father was just a decoration to her! The Xi Family did not feel the slightest bit of warmth towards her … She only felt lonely and filled with hatred while living in the Xi Family.
The old granny shook her head, "The court? "I cannot trust the imperial government …"
Mu Qiu Shui stood at the door, and the Shui Xian behind him had a change of expression as she bit her lips. Looking at the child's pair of eyes that was shot at her out of curiosity, her eyes felt sore, and she said in a small voice: "Your Highness, we must definitely help them."
Mu Qiu Shui nodded his head, the zodiac had already worked hard in this area, but there were still some officials who turned the tables on him. These elderly people should be living a happy life, having the urge to bear the consequences, but they were just like duckweed who had no direction … This was the sorrow of a person's old life.
"Old granny, don't worry. Even if the imperial government does not care about you, we will not sit back and do nothing. Look, this is the prince of the imperial government. He will save you and your child. Old granny, don't worry." Xi Jiu Er felt her heart tearing up, she pulled Mu Qiu Shui over to the old man and said solemnly.
"Hehehe …" "That would be for the best …" The old granny looked at Mu Qiu Shui. This man was really pretty, it didn't matter if he was a prince or not, what was important was that they had money, and with that money, they would be able to save her grandson.
"Old granny, I want to ask you about a person. He's about the same age as you, he's a Lord of Master. His medical skills are very outstanding." Xi Jiu Er asked.
The grandma thought for a while before saying, "There's such a person …"
"Is that so? "Where is it?" Xi Jiu Er immediately asked.
The old granny instructed her grandson, "Go, bring these noble people to find the Master's grandfather." Suddenly, she grabbed Xi Jiu Er's hand and said, ", you must keep your promise. If you save my grandson, if I die, he won't be able to live for long."
"Granny, don't worry. I'll take care of your grandson from now on." Xi Jiu Er promised, how could she reject the old granny's eyes? A child, she has the ability to raise the child.
"What's your name?" Xi Jiu Er asked gently while holding his hand. The child was tall and thin. Her clothes were dirty, but her smile was exceptionally innocent and beautiful.
"Gou Dan!" The child said obediently. He was afraid of getting close to them, because his mother-in-law had told him that he couldn't afford to offend them. Moreover, they were dressed so cleanly and prettily that he had to stay far away from them in fear of dirtying them and making them unhappy.
"Come here!" Only when the older sister with the sweet smile beckoned him did he dare to go in. When she held him, he was very scared but also very happy. Along the way, the child had endless questions. He could answer any of them, and he was very smart.
"Gou Dan is very smart." Xi Jiu Er truly felt that Gou Dan was around the same age as him, but Xi Mao was far from being as tactful as him, and was also not as sensible as Gou Dan. Most probably, the children of the poor families should have already taken charge of their families, and those children that lived in the Shangguan family were all taken care of by other servants, even if they had a concubine.
Gou Dan laughed a little embarrassedly and whispered to Xi Jiu Er: "Elder sister, that big brother is so beautiful, but we also have a big brother here who is even more beautiful than him, at that grandfather's home."
"Here, this is where grandpa's house is …" Gou Dan led Xi Jiu Er to a house and shouted, "Grandfather, grandfather, someone is looking for you."
"Grandpa …" Gou Dan saw that there was no reaction and said.
With a creaking sound, the door opened, and the wooden door that was incomplete let out an ear-piercing sound, making people unable to endure it anymore. At this time, a beautiful voice that was like a clear spring sounded out: "Is this Gou Dan?" A man that didn't look like he had been lead in any way opened the door and smiled. However, his smile instantly froze … Because who did he see?
Xi Jiu Er's expression could be said to be plentiful as shock, panic and other emotions surged like a flower. Her mind only had one thought, how could he be here? Why was he here?
This man was no stranger, he was Feng Qing Cheng!
"Big brother, this big sis Miss and her friends have come to find master Master … Is grandpa home? " Gou Dan still couldn't really understand her expression, so the others standing behind Xi Jiu Er couldn't see it either. They could only see that Feng Qing Cheng's face was a little stiff. He even mistakenly thought that he had seen so many guests.
"Grandpa is here." Feng Qing Cheng stopped his thoughts, and looked at the people who came over cautiously. Did they come to look for Sun Kong Ming? What was his purpose? How did they know Sun Kong Ming was here?
"Big sister, grandpa is here." The child happily pulled Xi Jiu Er's hand and walked inside. Xi Jiu Er turned around and said to the people behind him: "It's enough for me to go in by myself, you guys don't need to come." As for whether Mu Qiu Shui came or not, she didn't dare guarantee that he wouldn't come, and since Mu Qiu Shui wasn't her servant, he wouldn't necessarily listen to what she said. Furthermore, Mu Qiu Shui had followed him for so long, he reckoned that she just wanted to see his true purpose.
Just as expected, Mu Qiu Shui instructed Shui Xian who was behind him: "Wait right here."
Gou Dan held Xi Jiu Er's hand and walked inside. Mu Qiu Shui followed behind curiously, but when they passed by Feng Qing Cheng, he curiously sized up the man who was as beautiful as himself. Right now, Feng Qing Cheng's mind was filled with thoughts — They had met again!
That night, after she knocked him out, he couldn't find her again. It wasn't as if he had never seen a woman before, but that person gave him a feeling that was difficult to forget for the rest of his life! He had never expected to see her today!
The inside of the house was very simple and was very clean. Gou Dan went in and called out for his' grandfather 'a few times, then the cough of an old man came from inside the house with a voice as loud as a mosquito: "Is this Gou Dan?"
"Grandfather, are you sick?" Gou Dan threw Xi Jiu Er down and went inside, Xi Jiu Er immediately followed behind him, Mu Qiu Shui followed closely behind, and then there was Feng Qing Cheng.
"Grandpa …"
In the room, there was a bed that looked like it was about to fall apart. On the bed, a skinny old man lovingly touched Gou Dan's head, and just as he was about to say something, he saw Xi Jiu Er and the rest … He paused for a moment, then softly said to Gou Dan: "Gou Dan, you go out first. Grandpa has matters to attend to."
"Alright." Gou Dan left quickly.
"Who are you?" The old man wanted to sit up, but he did not have the strength. Feng Qing Cheng immediately went forward to help him sit up, and leaned against him.
"I am Xi Jiu Er, daughter of the capital's Xi Family …" As Xi Jiu Er said this, she clearly felt the face of the white clothed man in front of him stiffen. Hah, she probably never would have thought that he was the daughter of a famous clan in the capital.
"May I ask if you are Senior Sun Kong Ming?" Xi Jiu Er asked softly.
Sun Kong Ming? Mu Qiu Shui looked at the dying old man on the bed in shock. It was actually Sun Kong Ming? The rare medical genius Sun Kong Ming? He had not expected the attack to come looking for him.
"Exactly." The old man said indifferently. Since the other party had already come looking for him, how could he possibly argue with him? He then asked, "Why has Miss Xi come to find me?"
"I would like to request Elder Sun's prescription." Xi Jiu Er enunciated each word: "I beg Elder Sun to bestow me the medicinal formula for treating smallpox, I am forever grateful."
"Smallpox? Heh — If you can't cure smallpox, then you'll have to rely on your own life. I don't have a cure for smallpox, so go, Miss Xi. " Sun Kong Ming laughed coldly, since ancient times, smallpox was one of the hardest illnesses to treat, how could he have the ability to do so?
"Let's invite this young master out and you out. I also want to have a private chat with Old Senior Sun." What he wanted to say next couldn't be overheard by others, so Xi Jiu Er could only shamelessly say it out loud!
Mu Qiu Shui knew that this was a matter of great importance. The reason why Xiu Er chose to do this was definitely because of the small-time students in the capital. A strange feeling rose in her heart when she heard call her master, and couldn't help but feel that it was a strange feeling. When she left, she brushed past Xi Jiu Er and gave her a glance.
"Old senior, there's smallpox in the capital …" Xi Jiu Er threw a huge piece of information to Sun Kong Ming. Sun Kong Ming was a genius in medicine, he could save countless lives and have the heart of a buddha.