My Lady Always Lacks Ambition-Chapter 228 - 227: Liu Xi Returns with Heavy Gifts

Qin Liuxi listened to Qi Huang’s words, did not insist on taking Jade Snow Skin, took all the medicines and handed them to her, then went to the shelf storing the rare medicinal materials. Gazing at the boxes on the top shelf, she pursed her lips, realizing she needed to hurry in collecting the remaining few herbs.

Back in the room, Qin Liuxi took out a few peace charms, gave a few instructions, and asked Qi Huang to take them along, one of which was for a servant named Zhang Quan’s Family.

Qi Huang helped her take a nap, then tidy up the items in her hands, prepared them, and delivered them to the main courtyard.

Coincidentally, Mrs. Wang was also speaking with Zhang Quan’s Family. Seeing Qi Huang, she smiled and said, "Does your young miss have a message for us?"

Qi Huang bowed and replied with a smile, "I heard that Mrs. Zhang is leaving. My young miss instructed this servant to come and deliver some items."

Mrs. Wang raised her eyebrows.

Qi Huang forwarded the wrapped package, opened one of the boxes, took out a peace charm with both hands, and handed it to Zhang Quan’s Family, saying, "As you might know, my young mistress is from the Mystic Sect, a disciple of the temple master of Qingping Temple. The charms she draws are very effective. This Peace Talisman, gifted by my young mistress, is for you to have a safe journey and a happy family."

Zhang Quan’s Family was quite flattered, stood up, wiped her hands repeatedly, and repeatedly said, "How could I deserve this? The young mistress is too generous to this servant."

She then looked toward Mrs. Wang, feeling somewhat at a loss.

To be honest, during her few days here, she could count on one hand the number of times she had seen Qin Liuxi. The young mistress always seemed very busy, and she didn’t expect to be esteemed by someone she considers a mere servant.

Yet unexpectedly, as she was leaving, Qin Liuxi also offered her an amulet.

Although it was just an amulet, being rewarded by one’s master was highly face-saving, especially since they had met only a few times, almost like strangers, yet the young mistress showed such thoughtfulness.

Mrs. Wang said, "The child has a good heart, just accept it. When you’re better off, remember her fondly and pray for her at the various Daoist Temples in Lin Chuan Prefecture."

"Yes, indeed, indeed," Zhang Quan’s Family took the amulet with both hands, bowed to Qi Huang, and said, "Tomorrow, when I leave the house, I must bow to the young mistress."

Qi Huang smiled, showed them the rest of the peace charms in the box, all of which were for Granny Wang and others.

Then, she took out Yangrong Pills, looked at Mrs. Wang, and said, "The young mistress said that Lady had a darkening crescent, the crescent governing the lady is ill, fearing that Granny Wang might be unwell. These Yangrong Pills are intended for Granny Wang to nourish her body."

Mrs. Wang’s eyelid twitched, and her heart started racing, asking, "Are you saying her grandmother is unwell?" She turned to Zhang Quan’s Family, "Was Mother unwell when you left?"

Zhang Quan’s Family too was alarmed, "She did suffer a bit from the cold, Granny has not been feeling well since autumn, as you know, Lady, it’s an old ailment..."

Mrs. Wang composed herself, then looked at the Yangrong Pills in Qi Huang’s hands, the bottle looked familiar.

"Are these Yangrong Pills from Changsheng Hall?" The Yangrong Pills from Changsheng Hall are well-known for being extremely effective and valuable, and very rare, yet here was a bottle.

"Lady has good eyesight, the Yangrong Pills from Changsheng Hall are indeed of this kind," Qi Huang replied with a light smile.

Mrs. Wang paused her breathing momentarily, her eyes half-closed. She didn’t get a direct answer about whether they were from Changsheng Hall, only that those from Changsheng Hall were of this kind. What did that imply?

Qi Huang put down the Yangrong Pills, then took out a small round box, opened it to reveal an Angong Pill inside, wrapped in gold foil and sealed with honeycomb to preserve its effectiveness. It was just one pill.

"The most precious of all is this Angong Pill, which, if taken during a stroke or a severe accident when near death, can maintain a breath until rescue arrives, preventing severe complications or paralysis. Of course, it can also be used for maintaining health, scraping some off and consuming it regularly can also preserve health," Qi Huang explained, "The ingredients for Angong Pill are rare and hard to find, and the refining steps are meticulous. One pill is worth a fortune, and I dare say so. Please, Mrs. Zhang, keep it close to her body."

A pearl of great price.

Mrs. Zhang’s heart pounded wildly, and her hands trembled.

Really, truly?

She had given gifts before, and this time she had traveled a long way to bring presents and money to the Lady, given the Qin family’s downfall, even if there were return gifts, at most they would be some local specialties, but now?

Let’s not mention the peace charm for now, those two pills almost made her breathe faster.

This girl named Qi Huang, she wouldn’t be bluffing, right? After all, the Langya Wang family is not a small household but a distinguished family, capable people are not hard to find, even if she herself doesn’t recognize the goods, finding a famous doctor to examine it would reveal the quality of the medicine.

If it is an exaggeration, then it would be nothing but empty boasts and a joke.

But is this really boasting?

She had seen Qin Liuxi before, whose demeanor and magnanimity didn’t seem like one to bluff and act important.

So does this mean, this medicine, as Qi Huang said, is worth a fortune?

As a return gift, it’s really extremely precious.

Mrs. Zhang swallowed hard, wanting not to show weakness in front of Qi Huang, but she couldn’t hold it back, she felt a bit panicked and could only look towards Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang was also shocked, looking at the box of Angong Pill, she recognized it too, from Changsheng Hall, when Princess Consort Min had a sudden stroke at a palace banquet, she saw the Imperial Physician feed her this Angong Pill. After that, although Princess Consort Min was a bit slower in movement, it was much better than many who either died or were left drooling and paralyzed from a stroke.

This shows that the medicine from Changsheng Hall is top-notch.

At that time, she also wanted to get a couple to keep at home for safety, as gifts, or to send to her family, but they were always out of stock. Upon asking around, those who could afford the price found it easier to get it from the renowned Jiuxuan Auction, but she never managed to get it.

Now she saw it, during the times of downfall, while sending a return gift to her family, she saw that rare Angong Pill.

It was Qin Liuxi, the nominal daughter, saving her face.

A vague feeling rose in Mrs. Wang’s chest, her nose grew sour and her eyes reddened.

She took a deep breath and said: "This medicine is so precious and rare, why does your young lady treat it as a toy? Is there anything else she said?"

Qi Huang closed the medicine box and said: "The young lady said, no matter how precious things are, she is willing and able to give them as return gifts as long as the recipient is sincere. Mrs. Wang was willing to lend a hand when the family in-law was failing, and did not stand by indifferently nor avoid it inadequately; such sincerity cannot be bought with a thousand gold, she is willing to share this affection with madam. The return gift is not much, please do not disdain it."

These words were directed towards Mrs. Zhang, meaning for her to take them back.

Mrs. Wang’s tears suddenly could not be held back, and flowed down.

This child, really, what can she say?

"Miss also said, tomorrow during the third quarter of the morning hour is an auspicious time for a long journey, this trip should go smoothly," Qi Huang looked towards Mrs. Zhang, bowed and said: "I wish you a smooth journey."

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