SEC Chapter 148 Ling Su
Chapter 148 Ling Su
Xiangyang.
A border city of the Song Dynasty, connecting the Ming Dynasty and the Liang Dynasty, it has been a strategic location fought over by military strategists since ancient times.
Over the years, the Liang dynasty has sent troops to attack Xiangyang from time to time, and it was only thanks to Guo Jing and Huang Rong leading the heroes of the martial arts world and the defending army that they were able to hold on.
Therefore, at this time, the people of Xiangyang City held Guo Jing and Huang Rong in the highest esteem.
Because it is located at the junction of three kingdoms, trade is very prosperous when there is no war, making it a good place to open a thousand sorrows market.
With recommendations from Guo Jing and Huang Rong, Gu Qianbei quickly found a suitable shop and opened a branch of Qianchou Si.
"Congratulations, host, on opening the Qianchou Si Xiangyang branch."
Seeing that another tavern had lit up on the map, Gu Qianbei smiled with satisfaction.
"We now have four branches in total: Qixia Town, Beijing, Lujiazhuang, and Xiangyang. The results are quite good."
The next step could be to consider opening several more branches in countries like Daliang.
Looking at his balance, Gu Qianbei felt he could open at least three more stores.
However, once he returns to the other branches to collect the money, the balance will soon be replenished again.
"Now that the branch is open, it's time to brew the dream of wealth and glory."
With so many people in Xiangyang, it should be easy for them to gather the remaining brewing ingredients.
With Guo Jing and Huang Rong's influence, these people probably won't refuse.
Thinking of this, Gu Qianbei went from house to house to borrow rice, water and firewood.
Of course, Gu Qianbei didn't lend the money for nothing; he would always leave a corresponding reward.
It was called a loan, but it was actually a purchase.
The item itself may not be valuable, but the attitude is still important.
When he and Yang went to borrow rice before, they left behind quite a few copper coins.
Where is Yang now?
Naturally, Guo Jing invited her to his residence for a visit.
Gu Qianbei was happy to see this happen, so he decided to collect the remaining materials himself, since there weren't many left anyway.
"There are only a few left."
Gu Qianbei tapped the rice, water, and firewood in the system, feeling a surge of anticipation, before knocking on the door of the last house on the street.
dong dong dong.
A knock sounded, and a moment later, the door opened.
A young girl in blue opened the door; she had an ethereal air about her and didn't seem like an ordinary person at all.
Those eyes were so bright and expressive that they were unforgettable.
Gu Qianbei was somewhat surprised to see this.
After all, they had just seen a group of ordinary people, so it was understandable that they were surprised to suddenly see such a spirited young girl.
Who are you looking for?
The girl in blue frowned slightly, clearly not understanding why he was there.
Gu Qianbei snapped out of his daze and smiled, "Hello, young lady. My name is Gu Qianbei, and I run a wine shop on the main street ahead."
I have come today to borrow a grain of millet, a ladle of water, and a piece of firewood from the young lady's family.
The girl in blue frowned even more deeply.
This person is strange.
Why would anyone borrow something like this?
Could it be a scam?
"Ahem, Dr. Cheng, who is that?"
At that moment, the old woman's weak voice came from inside the house.
"Aunt Zhang, a young man, is the owner of the newly opened tavern up ahead. He has come to borrow a grain of rice, a ladle of water, and a piece of firewood."
The girl in blue turned around and said.
"Cough cough cough... Borrow some rice? Just one grain? Cough cough cough..."
The old woman was also very puzzled, accompanied by even more violent coughing.
Gu Qianbei was already used to the puzzled looks on their faces.
After all, anyone would find this request strange.
Before Gu Qianbei could explain, the girl in blue had already walked straight to the bedside, taken out silver needles, and inserted several needles into the old woman, only then did the old woman's coughing stop.
"Auntie, you can't get too agitated with your condition. Rest well, I'll take care of it."
"It's a girl in blue," the girl in blue said gently.
"Ahem, Dr. Cheng, thank you for your trouble. If that young master really wants to borrow these things, please give them to him."
The old woman laughed.
"Um."
The girl in blue nodded and looked at Gu Qianbei again.
"Aunt Zhang isn't in good health. If you want rice, water, or firewood, just take it yourself."
However, don't take too much.
Aunt Zhang didn't have much money either.
"Thank you, young lady."
Gu Qianbei bowed slightly and walked to the rice bin.
Upon opening the lid, it was discovered that there was very little millet left inside, only a thin layer.
Looking at the firewood and water beside it, there wasn't much left.
Just as the girl in blue said, this old lady really didn't have much money.
Gu Qianbei took out a grain of millet, filled a gourd with water, and finally took a piece of firewood.
The ingredients for brewing have finally been gathered.
Gu Qianbei put the things away, took out ten copper coins, and placed them on the table.
"Young lady, madam, these ten copper coins are on my behalf. Thank you both for your generosity."
The girl in blue was even more confused.
What exactly does this young man in blue want to do?
Judging from his appearance and demeanor, he doesn't seem like someone with a mental illness.
"Ahem... Young master, you're too kind. This little thing isn't worth ten copper coins at all. Please take it back."
Aunt Zhang quickly replied.
"It might not be worth it for the old lady, but for me, it's worth far more than that."
Gu Qianbei said with a smile, and then went to Aunt Zhang's bedside.
With a single glance, he could already discern the old woman's ailment.
"Is this a case of chronic cough, ma'am?"
Upon hearing this, a look of surprise appeared in the eyes of the girl in blue.
"How did you know? Are you a doctor too?"
"Not really, just a little bit. The old lady's cough was weak, short and intermittent, she was short of breath and tired, and her body was trembling slightly. It should be an internal injury and deficiency caused by old age, deficiency of qi and blood, depletion of lung qi, and insufficiency of spleen and kidney."
Gu Qianbei pointed out Zhang Da Niang's illness, which surprised the girl in blue even more.
Being able to see this is already quite remarkable.
Because ordinary doctors would mistake it for a common cold, rather than a cough.
Before the girl in blue could ask, Gu Qianbei picked up the water glass on the table and poured the Dragon Tiger Wine from the Cangguang Gourd into it.
"This wine is called Dragon Tiger. It has a warming effect and can also replenish blood and qi deficiency and insufficient essence."
"The old lady can try drinking a sip; it should alleviate her symptoms."
Gu Qianbei handed over the cup, but Aunt Zhang looked at the girl in blue.
"Dr. Cheng, will this work?"
Clearly, she trusted the girl in blue, the doctor, more.
This is not surprising.
The girl in blue took the wine glass, held it to her nose, and took a slight sniff.
"What a unique aroma! It contains many medicinal herbs that strengthen the body, making it a top-quality medicinal wine."
But there are still some things that I can't distinguish.
However, it should be good for your health.
Aunt Zhang, why don't you give it a try?
The girl in blue held the Dragon Tiger Wine to Aunt Zhang's lips, and Aunt Zhang drank it down without hesitation.
Upon tasting the Dragon Tiger Wine, I immediately felt a warm sensation throughout my body.
Aunt Zhang stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief.
"What an amazing feeling! I think my cough has stopped, and I have more energy. This wine is wonderful!"
Aunt Zhang immediately took the wine glass herself and drank it all in one gulp.
The girl in blue was surprised and immediately took Zhang Da Niang's pulse.
"It actually helped. What an amazing drink!"
The girl in blue's eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up to look at Gu Qianbei.
"My name is Cheng Lingsu, a disciple of Medicine King Valley. May I ask which divine physician you, young master, have studied under? How could you possess such skills?"