Warm medicine emits fragrance

Wen Zhishu invited Fan Liuer into the classroom. Fan Liuer opened the packet of medicine she was holding and spread it on the desk. "Mr. Wen, please take a look. Is there any problem if these medicines are taken together?"

Wen Zhishu examined the various medicinal herbs inside, then looked puzzled. "These... are all cold-natured herbs. Madam Fan, what are you trying to treat with these herbs?"

Before coming, Madam Fan had already prepared an excuse, and she spoke up at the last minute, "My husband, who died young, suffered from a fever and was always troubled by it. I've been reading medical books these days, and on a whim, I wondered if I could concoct a prescription to suppress this fever."

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhishu gave Fan Liuer a deep look.

Everyone in the neighborhood knew that Fan Liuer had a husband who had died young. Guanshan Town was not a big town, and the news of a beautiful widow who had moved in quickly spread. Teacher Wen had heard about Fan Liuer from other people before he had even met her.

When Mr. Wen first met Fan Liuer, he did not know that she was the beautiful widow that everyone talked about, and he immediately took a liking to her.

I was quite disappointed when I learned her identity afterwards.

Although his family was of modest means, he was a scholar and the only schoolteacher in Guanshan Town, so his income was quite good. If he were to marry, he would naturally want to marry an unmarried woman from a respectable family, and he would never marry a widow.

Although he had given up on his feelings for Fan Liuer, he still couldn't help but pay extra attention to her whenever he saw her.

Now, seeing that Fan Liuer is still thinking about her deceased husband while learning medicine on her own, I feel a little jealous.

"Madam Fan is truly affectionate; she still cherishes the memory of those who have passed away."

Fan Liuer didn't detect the sarcasm in his words, taking it as a compliment, and smiled, "Although my marriage with him wasn't long, he treated me extremely well while he was alive. Quickly take a look at this medicine I've prepared; is it safe to drink? Will it cause any problems if I drink it long-term?"

Suppressing his discomfort, Wen Zhishu focused his attention on the medicinal herbs in front of him. After a moment, he said, "These medicines are not suitable for ordinary people, but they are fine for those suffering from fever."

Fan Liuer was relieved upon hearing this and quickly packed up her medicine bag. "Thank you, Mr. Wen. I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, he quickly left the classroom.

"Fan..." Teacher Wen wanted to say a few more words to her, but she had already disappeared through the door.

He walked to the window and watched Fan Liuer's departing figure, looking somewhat disappointed.

This scene was witnessed by the neighbors, who then turned around and gossiped about it to those around them.

Fan Liuer was unaware that her trip had brought her more gossip and rumors; at the moment, she only felt good.

Li Chenbi can drink these medicines, although their effects are not as good as the ones he used to drink, but it's better than nothing.

When she got home, she happened to meet Siqing standing at her door.

"Sister Liu'er? Where have you been?"

Fan Liuer waved the medicine packet in her hand, "I went to buy some medicine and also brought you some breakfast, fragrant meat buns." As she spoke, she handed the buns to Siqing.

"I've already eaten, so I won't come to your place for breakfast."

Siqing had only come to call Fan Liuer for breakfast, and after hearing that she had eaten, she didn't ask her any more questions. Instead, she asked, "Sister Liuer, what do you plan to do if Second Master... regains his memories in the future?"

Siqing had worked for many wealthy families and had seen a lot of people, so she knew the nature of those rich gentlemen very well.

Even if he no longer loves you, he will not tolerate betrayal. Only he can abandon you. If you dare to abandon him, the consequences will be dire.

Not to mention Li Chenbi's temper. If she were Fan Liuer, she wouldn't dare to save Li Chenbi at all. She might even kick him into the river and let him drown sooner rather than later.

Fan Liuer hadn't thought about this issue for the past two days, but now that Siqing brought it up, she realized it.

What will she do after Li Chenbi regains his memory?

Back then, Li Chenbi certainly wouldn't have let her have the final say like she does now.

However... he is no longer the all-powerful Li Chenbi of Xingzhou City, but a penniless and destitute man. What good would it do if he regained his memories?

Now she's very rich, and he has to rely on her for everything, so how can he be as assertive as before?

If he dared to say a single wrong word, she would kick him out!

Thinking of this, Fan Liuer calmed down and comforted Siqing, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Seeing that she seemed confident, Siqing didn't ask any more questions.

"Okay, then come over for dinner tonight. You don't need to cook for the next few days."

After Siqing left, Fan Liuer returned to the courtyard. She went inside first to check on Li Chenbi, and seeing that he was still sleeping, she went back to the kitchen.

I started decocting the medicine, then cooked some porridge and warmed it up before going to fetch water to wash clothes.

Li Chenbi could no longer wear his own clothes, but the outer robe left by the former landlord came in handy. He hadn't had time to wash it yesterday, so Fan Liuer washed it and hung it up to dry. In this sun, it would be dry in less than half a day.

By the time we finished doing all that, the sun was already high overhead.

Fan Liuer carried the already warmed medicine into the house.

As soon as I entered the room, I saw Li Chenbi groaning in pain on the bamboo bed. His head was tilted back, the veins on his neck were prominent, his hands were clenched into fists and pressed against the bamboo bed, and his body was covered in sweat.

This is a recurrence of the fever.

The medicine she prescribed was ultimately ineffective; it couldn't suppress his fever.

She quickly stepped forward, sat down on the edge of the bamboo bed, put the medicine aside, and reached out to help Li Chenbi.

"The medicine is here. Come on, get up and drink it. You won't feel uncomfortable after you drink it."

Li Chenbi was tormented by the fever to the point of wishing he were dead until a cool breeze fell on him, which pulled him out of his torment by a little.

He struggled to open his eyes, and before him was the face he longed for, the antidote to his fever.

He wanted to hold her, extract the medicine he needed from her, and drag her down into the abyss of pain, so that she could never escape it in this lifetime.

However, he didn't even have the strength to lift his hand. She was right in front of him, and he was powerless to help her.

Resentment welled up from his pain, and he looked at Fan Liuer with bloodshot eyes.

Fan Liuer had no idea what he was thinking; all she wanted to do was quickly give him the medicine.

She helped him sit up halfway, letting him lean against her chest, and then brought the medicine over to feed Li Chenbi.

Fortunately, Li Chenbi was quite cooperative. Although he didn't have much strength, he managed to finish the medicine with her help.

After setting the empty bowl aside, Fan Liuer planned to put Li Chenbi back on the bamboo bed.

Just as she grabbed Li Chenbi's shoulders, preparing to push him off her, Li Chenbi turned his head and pressed his burning cheek against her chest.

"think..."

Fan Liuer's heart skipped a beat from the heat of his breath, and she didn't hear what he was saying.

She lowered her head. "What did you say?"

Li Chenbi struggled to lift his head, his bloodshot eyes looking at her, his pained expression filled with longing.

"I want to drink..."