A master of metaphysics is farming.

Chapter 116 Diagnosis

The carriage stopped in front of the Tang family's gate, and the two headed straight for the main courtyard.

As if she had smelled something, Tang Yixue skipped over with joyful steps, her face beaming with a bright smile.

"Cousin!" When she saw Xiang He's face, her lips visibly stiffened for a moment before she smiled and said, "Miss Xiang is here too. Please come in and sit down."

"Thank you."

Upon entering the main courtyard, Tang Jing waved to the two of them, "You're here early? Have you eaten yet?"

"Ate."

The group went inside and sat down. Tang Yixue brewed tea with practiced ease. "Cousin, you should thank me for coming. Grandpa has been talking about it all the time."

"It's so close, I'll come often."

Tang Jingxian was overjoyed. "You've been away for so many years. You should stay in the capital after the imperial examination, right?"

He Suian nodded slightly, but Xiang He glanced at him. She knew that his heart was in the capital. He had finally returned, so how could he leave so easily?

Sensing her casual glance, He Sui'an lowered his gaze. "Grandfather, He'er knows traditional Chinese medicine. Shall we have her take your pulse?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Jingxian's drooping eyelids showed slight surprise, "The medicinal herbs you sent earlier were the ones you suggested to Miss Xiang?"

"Yes."

Tang Yixue also looked up in surprise, "Miss Xiang is so skilled? Who is your teacher?"

"Just a mere porter," Xiang He said, gesturing with his hand, "Grandpa Tang, have you taken your medicine? How are you feeling?"

Tang Jing first placed his hand on the table, then reached out to take He's pulse.

"I've drunk it several times, and it really works. The palpitations I used to have have subsided a lot, and I rarely feel soreness in my bones anymore. I feel much more energetic every day."

A steady and strong pulse at the fingertips indicates a robust constitution, suggesting the patient is in good health.

Xiang He stopped, and a pen and ink were already laid out beside him. "Grandpa Tang is in good health. I've made a few changes to the previous prescription. Just drink it as usual. If you feel severe bone pain, two doses a day are also fine."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Miss Xiang. This old man's bones have caused these young ones so much worry."

He Suian patted his back gently, "Grandfather, please don't say that. It's only right that we younger generation should worry about your health."

"Yes, Grandpa. We can only feel at ease as long as you are healthy."

"Hahaha, very good! Then this old man will have to take good care of his health so that I can watch you get married, have children, and live a good life!"

Tang Yixue blushed, glancing shyly at He Suian, "Grandpa, what are you saying! This...this is something that happened so far away..."

"Xue'er, you should also hurry up and find a husband. Grandpa will personally go to propose marriage!"

"Grandpa! Please stop talking..."

The family chatted happily while Xiang He quickly wrote down a prescription, adjusting the dosage. The old man's body couldn't be rushed; he needed to recuperate slowly.

After drying the writing and looking up, I noticed that Tang Yixue's face was flushed, like a blooming peach blossom, shy and reserved.

Those round eyes occasionally glanced at He Sui'an, a look that anyone with eyes could see, but He Sui'an completely ignored it, continuing to talk to Tang Jingxian.

Tang Yixue's unrequited love was destined to end in heartbreak.

Xiang He raised an eyebrow and put the paper down. "The prescription is ready. If any of the herbs are not available in the pharmacies in the capital, you can ask me, and I will find them for you."

Tang Yixue immediately took over and called over the manager, "There are many pharmacies in the capital, and quite a few precious medicinal herbs. These should be easy to find."

"That's good."

She met He Sui'an in the back mountain back then. Whether Ji Wan is difficult to find is another matter, but the fact that he would personally go to find the medicine means that it must be a rare herb in the capital, or perhaps...

Xiang He's heart skipped a beat. As for medicinal herbs in the capital, wealthy people could obtain them for a thousand gold pieces. Although the thorny aster was difficult to collect, as long as one could afford the money, one could definitely buy it. Why did he have to go and collect it himself?

The Tang family doesn't seem poor; they should be able to come up with a mere hundred taels.

So what exactly did He Sui'an go to the back mountain for...?

A faint doubt arose in her heart. She concealed her emotions and looked at He Suian, who happened to be looking over as well, and returned her smile.

Her bright eyes were full of tenderness, like the clear surface of a calm lake.

But beneath the seemingly clear surface of the lake, she saw the undercurrents surging beneath, the pent-up energy he had been building up for so long.

Xiang He couldn't help but be distracted, then looked away and tidied up the writing brush and ink on the table.

Tang Yixue, who was watching the two staring at each other, couldn't help but feel a chill on her face, and her eyes revealed her disgust.

Tang Jing, observing the expressions of the three, narrowed his eyes slightly. "Miss Xiang, how did you get the injury on your face? There's a white ointment at home that can remove marks. Xue'er, go and get it."

Xiang He, who was in a daze, smiled slightly when she looked up. "No, it's just a scar, it's nothing."

Tang Yixue suppressed her unusual emotions and smiled, "It's an honor to please yourself. A young lady's face should be well protected. How can you neglect it like this? I'll go get you some white ointment."

Seeing that she was about to get up and leave, Xiang He waved her hand, "Really, there's no need. I don't have the time to fuss over myself."

"No need to take it, He girl has never cared about appearance."

Seeing his grandson speak up for him, Tang Jingxian waved for Tang Yixue to sit down. "If that's the case, then forget it. Xue'er, go prepare some gifts for Miss Xiang as payment for the consultation you provided for me this time."

Xiang He crossed her arms and said, "Since you insist on giving me something, then give me money. I don't like fancy stuff."

Before she could even speak, He Sui'an smiled helplessly, knowing she would say that.

Tang Jingxian and Tang Yixue were stunned for a while, then Tang Jingxian burst into laughter first, "Good, good, good! Miss Xiang is so genuine, I am very pleased! Xue'er, go and prepare the silver."

Tang Yixue, who was called, was taken aback and then looked at Xiang He before turning around and leaving through the door.

The two chatted with Tang Jing for a while, and after receiving the consultation fee, they left the Tang family.

Sitting in the carriage, Xiang He opened the money bag, inside which was a hundred-tael silver note.

She took out the silver note and held it up, saying, "The Tang family can easily give away a hundred taels of silver. What exactly were you planning to do when you went to the back mountain?"

Her gaze was calm, her tone even, and her expression composed. Only the deep light in her eyes shone with wisdom, as if she had seen through everything.

Human curiosity is always strong, and Xiang He also wanted to know the reason.

Xing Ji, who was driving, darkened his eyes. Xiang He suddenly raised his hand and said, "Stop. Forget it, I don't want to hear it."

Whatever He Sui'an is planning, it has nothing to do with her; hearing about these things will only annoy her.

He Sui'an's dark eyes were deep and bright, with the corners slightly upturned. "I'm just going to check on some matters at the request of a friend. I'll tell you the specifics once things become clearer."

"You're so troublesome..."

Xiang He sighed softly and leaned against the car wall, her eyes darting around as she looked at the scenery outside the window. She said calmly, "Whatever you're planning, be careful. Once you make a mistake, there's no turning back."

His thoughts and actions are certainly not simple; if anything were to happen to him, he would be doomed.

He Sui'an smiled and said, "Don't worry, these things will definitely not involve you. Just do your own thing."

“My own safety is not a concern,” Xiang He pointed to the window frame, “help me find a master, even if it’s just hearsay.”

"it is good."