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Chapter 202: A Dispute Between the Stars and the Moon
Chapter 202: A Dispute Between the Stars and the Moon
Although there weren't many affairs to attend to in the Palace of Moving Flowers, there were still some matters to be handled, especially since Yao Yue and Lian Xing diligently practiced their martial arts. Naturally, they couldn't always accompany Jiang Feng.
So, after finishing breakfast, Yao Yue pulled Lian Xing along and left.
Hua Yue Nu approached Jiang Feng and gently asked, "Prince, would you like to return to your room, or would you like me to accompany you for a tour of the palace?"
At this time, Yao Yue hadn't reached the point in twenty years where she would lose control and kill indiscriminately. At most, she was just a bit stricter. Therefore, although the ladies of the Palace of Moving Flowers tended to be aloof, they hadn't yet reached a state of cold-blooded ruthlessness. Hua Yue Nu, in particular, was quite gentle and tender, which was why she had captured Jiang Feng's heart.
Jiang Feng sighed. He dared not let Hua Yue Nu accompany him on a tour, as he currently lacked confidence in his appearance. He didn't want to inadvertently harm the young lady.
"Let's go back to the room." Jiang Feng got up and started walking back. After taking a few steps, he turned around and asked, "By the way, are there any herbs in the Palace of Moving Flowers?"
"Yes, we have all the commonly available medicines on the market," Hua Yue Nu said. "We also have ginseng and lingzhi. If you need anything, just tell me, and I'll get them for you."
"After we return to the room, I'll write out a prescription for you. You can help me gather the herbs according to the specified amounts and decoct them into an ointment," Jiang Feng said.
"Yes," Hua Yue Nu said, but she couldn't help asking, "May I ask, Prince, what is this ointment for?"
"Of course you can," Jiang Feng nodded. "It's for removing scars."
"Huh?" Hua Yue Nu was left bewildered.
"What do you mean, huh? I took a whiff of the wound medicine you applied for me. Although it contained quite a few good ingredients, it lacked sufficient efficacy for scar removal and restoration. Don't I have to make my own if I want better results?" Jiang Feng explained.
As they spoke, they had already returned to Lan Hua Pavilion.
Hua Yue Nu fetched paper, brush, and ink, and watched as Jiang Feng wrote with a divine-like fluency, quickly completing the prescription. He even included the order and amounts for adding the herbs, as well as clear instructions on how to decoct the ointment.
Seeing Jiang Feng's expertise, Hua Yue Nu asked in bewilderment, "You also know how to make medicine?"
"Just a little bit," Jiang Feng put down his brush and handed her the prescription. "Go and decoct the medicine quickly. This ointment, when used in conjunction with the wound medicine, will yield the best results. If scars form, the final outcome may not be as desirable."
It must be said that some of the contents in the Ling Hua Bao Jian were indeed miraculous. At this point in the book, there was already a formula for scar removal and cosmetic enhancement. There were also formulas for preservatives, postpartum care, inhibiting bodily growth, and stimulating bone growth. One could only wonder why Wang Lian Hua had researched these various formulas.
Hua Yue Nu nodded repeatedly and said seriously, "I understand. I will personally decoct the medicine and won't tell anyone..."
"It's fine. You can give this formula to the Palace of Moving Flowers. They probably need it more than I do," Jiang Feng smiled.
Seeing Jiang Feng's smile, Hua Yue Nu's face reddened, and she returned his smile. Then, she took the prescription and left in a hurry.
...
Before noon, Hua Yue Nu returned with the medicine, but she wasn't alone. Yao Yue and Lian Xing followed closely behind her.
"You also know how to make medicine?"
The same question came from Lian Xing's mouth, and her eyes were fixed on Jiang Feng as if she were looking at a treasure.
"Just a little bit," Jiang Feng said. "I haven't systematically studied medicine, but I've read a medical book compiled by a martial arts predecessor. It contains some practical medical techniques and formulas."
In fact, Jiang Feng was being modest. Wang Lian Hua had summarized the essence of medical techniques in the Ling Hua Bao Jian. After reading that book and supplementing his knowledge with two popular medical books, his medical skills were no less than those of a reputable physician. Moreover, with his modern mindset, his ability to treat various poisonings and injuries had long surpassed that of ordinary doctors.
"Are you going to give this formula to the Palace of Moving Flowers?" Yao Yue asked.
"It's just a formula for scar removal and restoration. It's not like it's a formula for the Great Pill of Life or the Small Pill of Life that can raise the dead and regenerate flesh from bones. There's nothing extraordinary about it.
"We'll know once we try it, won't we?" Jiang Feng smiled. "It's time for me to change my dressing anyway. With this ointment, we'll see the results in a few days when the wound has healed."
Then, Hua Yue Nu helped Jiang Feng change his bandages, with Yao Yue and Lian Xing also lending a rare hand.
After the bandage change, the three women remained silent, but Jiang Feng broke out in a thin layer of sweat. He enjoyed a delicious lunch to calm his nerves.
"It's a pity you have wounds; otherwise, you could have enjoyed the hot springs in the Jade Valley as well. They're quite comfortable," Lian Xing said.
Yao Yue spoke softly, "In a few days, when the wound has healed, you can."
When the two women mentioned the hot springs, they simply meant for Jiang Feng to soak in them, and he didn't misconstrue their intentions. Thus, he maintained a clear-headed expression and smiled in response, "I've been thinking about it since I entered the Jade Valley, so I added some medicine to help speed up the healing process."
As long as they maintained a respectful distance, the atmosphere among the three of them remained harmonious.
However, after seeing Jiang Feng and the other female disciples off, the mood in the side hall turned somber.
Yao Yue and Lian Xing sat facing each other at the table, neither speaking a word.
After a moment of silence, Yao Yue finally lifted her head to look at Lian Xing. Unexpectedly, Lian Xing was also looking at her, her eyes revealing a mix of apprehension and determination.
Yao Yue's eyes turned cold, "Have you fallen in love with Jiang Feng?"
Lian Xing replied calmly, "Is it not allowed for me to fall in love with him?"
"Just because he saved you?" Yao Yue inquired.
"Isn't that enough?" Lian Xing retorted, unable to resist asking, "What about you? Why do you feel this way?"
Yao Yue fell silent, questioning herself. Why did she view Jiang Feng differently, feeling her heart stir at his presence? Was it because of his appearance, his aura, his wisdom, his fearless attitude when Lian Xing was in danger, his courteous and respectful demeanor towards her, the fact that he treated her sister better, or perhaps because he understood her while also subtly advising her...
Or perhaps it was a combination of all these reasons?
Yao Yue didn't know for sure, but she acknowledged the undeniable fact that she had experienced love at first sight with Jiang Feng, and as time went on, these feelings only intensified instead of fading.
Given this, Jiang Feng was meant to be hers!
In her life, there had never been anything she desired and couldn't obtain!
Seeing the cold determination in Yao Yue's expression, Lian Xing's heart trembled.
"Give up," Yao Yue said calmly.
"Why should I?" Lian Xing clenched her fists. "He saved me, I fell in love with him, and he hasn't rejected me. Why should I give up?"
"Because he understands me, and I love him as well," Yao Yue stated.
"Does that mean I can't love him too?" Lian Xing asked.
Yao Yue replied indifferently, "Since you were seven years old, you've always liked to cause trouble with me. No matter what I liked, you had to compete with me for it..."
"But ever since you pushed me off the tree when we were fighting over the only ripe peach, causing me to fall and break my leg, I never dared to fight with you for anything again. Do you remember that?" Lian Xing asked, her voice shaking.
Yao Yue glared at Lian Xing, her eyes as sharp as knives, but Lian Xing refused to back down, mustering her courage to meet her gaze.
"So..."
"This is the first and only thing I want to fight for in over a decade!"
(End of Chapter)
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