mtl008 Chapter 32 Asking for Medicine
Chapter 32 Asking for Medicine
Three days later, Li Lianhua received a letter from Monk Wule. In the letter, in addition to expressing concern for her health, he also said that he had been staying at the temple recently and could not leave. He welcomed Young Hero Li and Miss Wu to come at any time, and promised to keep his mouth shut.
After reading the letter, Li Lianhua found Wu You in the study, who was writing calligraphy in a crooked and messy manner.
"You shouldn't practice your handwriting anymore, it hurts my eyes." Li Lianhua leaned against the door frame and rubbed her eyes as if she was in pain.
Wu You didn't even look up and continued writing: "It's not me who's in pain. You can close your eyes before you come in next time."
"It's not that serious. I was just joking. How could you expect me to come in and be blind?" Li Lianhua went inside and sat down in her usual reading spot.
"I'm just letting you close your eyes when you pass by; I'm not going to let you be blind." Wu You picked up the paper she had written on, blew on it, and put it aside. "How long do you think it will take me to even have a fraction of your style?"
"I've been practicing since I was a child, for over ten years. As for the basics, I'd say it took me three or four years to get a feel for the style," Li Lianhua said confidently about her calligraphy.
"Three or four years, that sounds like a long time. Remember to give me your feedback on how many points you'll get then." Undeterred, Wu You continued with the next practice piece.
"Don't worry, I'll see if you've improved then." Li Lianhua walked to her desk where she usually read, slowly poured herself a glass of water, drank it, and then stared at Wu You without saying a word.
Even though Wu You's eyes were fixed on the paper he was writing on, he couldn't ignore the meaningful gaze she was receiving. He had no choice but to stop writing, turn around, and say to Li Lianhua, "Li Lianhua, after looking at me for so long, aren't you afraid of hurting your eyes with your eyesight?"
Upon hearing this, Li Lianhua scratched the bridge of her nose with her index finger, looking slightly guilty: "Ahem, I came to tell you that I've found the person you mentioned before, and I need to go there."
"Found them? Who is it? How long will it take us to get there? Should we bring some gifts?" Wu You was also curious about which person Li Lianhua would choose to help, and asked several questions in a row.
Since she had already said it, Li Lianhua no longer hesitated and told him everything: "He is Abbot Wule of Pudu Temple. He used to treat me with acupuncture. If I ride a horse there, it will take less than ten days to get there. It will take about half a month to get to Lianhua Tower. We are all acquaintances, so there is no need to bring gifts."
Li Lianhua carefully answered Wu You's questions.
Upon hearing that there was no abbot, Wu You understood and quickly analyzed the situation.
"If we have enough time, we'll drive to the Lotus Pavilion. Riding a horse is tiring, and we'll have to find a place to eat and stay, which is inconvenient. What do you think? Since it's a temple, we can just donate some money for incense. I don't think they'll refuse. How much would be appropriate? One thousand taels or two thousand taels?"
Li Lianhua frowned slightly: "Driving the Lotus Pavilion is fine, but isn't a thousand taels of incense money a bit too much?"
Wu You waved his hand dismissively: "It's not much. If your illness is truly cured completely, I'll donate three thousand taels for incense oil. Don't worry, after all, I have the status to back it up, I'm not short of money." Wu You patted the purse hanging at his waist, indicating that he was well-fed.
Seeing Wu You's wealthy and generous demeanor, Li Lianhua suppressed her lip and stopped trying to dissuade him: "Alright, let's pack our bags first, and we'll set off in three days."
"Three days it is. I'll go move what I need to Lotus Tower first. You go and pack your things too, including pots, pans, vegetables, and fruits. Everything that can be moved should be brought into the tower now." Wu You ignored Li Lianhua and quickly tidied the table before running out in a flash.
Compared to the energetic Wu You, Li Lianhua slowly got up, straightened her clothes, and leisurely went out to pack her things.
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A small building slowly moved forward on the road, with several horses galloping in front of it, as if the building being pulled behind was not under any pressure.
The driver was a young man dressed in white, with a cool and handsome appearance. He held a riding whip in his hand and was directing the horse's path forward.
Beside the young man, a beautiful woman dressed in a light blue veil sat on a small stool, eating something. The two were talking about something, and the woman had a smile on her face.
This strange scene drew frequent glances from passersby. Where did this large, moving building come from? Who moves their house around like that?
This strange combination is Lotus Tower, Wu You, and Li Lianhua.
Wu You sat on a small stool, listening to Li Lianhua recount interesting stories from the scenic spots they passed by. Although Li Lianhua's storytelling wasn't exactly witty or humorous, her voice was pleasant, clear, and melodious, which gave it a unique charm.
Thinking of the antidote her brother had rushed to make under her urging, Wu You smiled even more happily.
No, I can't help but share this good news. Wu You left with the words, "Wait here," and quickly ran upstairs.
Watching the figure disappear quickly around the corner, Li Lianhua could only sigh, already familiar with Wu You's impulsive personality.
"Li Lianhua".
A shout came from behind, and Li Lianhua turned around to see Wu You, who had already gone upstairs, sitting on a small stool with a box in his hand.
"What is this?" Li Lianhua looked at the box in Wu You's hand, wondering what she had gone upstairs specifically to get.
Wu You carefully opened the box: "This is the medicine I told you about that can cure your illness. It's already been delivered to me."
"Why are there still two small boxes? Are the two pills to be taken together?"
Li Lianhua was very puzzled. Shouldn't traditional Chinese medicine be prescribed in doses? Why are there only one or two pills?
“No, just one is enough.” Wu You interrupted Li Lianhua’s thoughts. “Although the two pills have the same effect, one is the first one made, and the other has the main ingredient added.”
"The first pill is only 40-50% effective, so it can't be used. If you want to treat the illness, you can only use the second pill." Wu You carefully put the lid back on.
"Then what is the purpose of you taking out two pills?" Li Lianhua was very puzzled by Wu You's actions.
“Here’s what I’m thinking: Although Abbot Wule of Pudu Temple has been your doctor since childhood, this medicine of mine is very rare. I don’t know if he has seen it before. I can only give him one pill to understand it first, so that I can have a greater chance of curing your illness.”
Wu You had this idea long ago, and he wouldn't let go of any hope, no matter how small.
"I don't think it's necessary. The abbot is already familiar with my illness, so there won't be any problems," Li Lianhua said, trying to refuse.
"Although I have long been aware of your illness, I do not know enough about effective medicines, otherwise I would not still be unable to cure you."
"These two pills are bluish-green in color, so let's call them 'Azure Clear Pills'. To prevent the loss of their efficacy, I won't show them to you yet."
Li Lianhua strangely found a certain logic to Wu You's twisted reasoning.
Li Lianhua turned her whole body to face Wu You and said solemnly, "Thank you, Wu You."
Li Lianhua felt both helpless and touched by Wu You's actions. Wu You was so sincere to her, a complete stranger. She couldn't tell if it was due to Wu You's personality or her living environment.
I just hope that she won't be sad after she finds out the result, and that she'll give up on the idea.
Faced with Li Lianhua's earnest thanks, Wu You chuckled and said, "What are you thanking me for? You're my only friend here. How can I let you stay sick like this? Getting better is the most important thing."
"Regardless, I still want to thank you for your kindness."
"You're welcome. Turn around and keep on your way. Don't end up falling off the cliff with the building."
"it is good."