Chapter 589: Chapter 589: Did a Blind Cat Really Find a Dead Rat?

Originally, she thought she would find the medicine pot and put it directly on the open flame, just like she usually did for his bone broth.

Unexpectedly, she even knew to soak the herbs in cold water.

Thinking about it carefully, the Qin Family’s health has been quite good, except for Mr. Qin for whom he had prescribed a few doses of traditional medicine, the others didn’t seem to have any ailments.

Could it be that she learned it when Mr. Qin’s medicine was being brewed?

But he remembered she was busy selling her meat buns at that time, barely home all day, so there was no way she could have boiled the medicine.

Was it a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse?

As her mentor, he certainly hadn’t taught her this.

Just as he was thinking, Zhuang Yang indirectly asked Old Sir He’s question.

He simply asked Lin Chuxia, “Isn’t it enough to soak them, aren’t we supposed to brew traditional medicine?”

If soaking it is enough, tell him how long to soak it for next time so he can do it himself for the chairman without bothering Mr. Lin.

“Of course not,” Lin Chuxia arranged the herbs in the medicine pot so they were fully submerged in water, “Before brewing traditional medicine, it should be soaked. The prescription this time is ordinary, soaking in cold water for about half an hour is enough. This maximizes the efficacy of the herbs when brewed.”

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Yang became interested, “You say ordinary medicine needs to be soaked for about half an hour, are there any that are not ordinary?”

Lin Chuxia nodded, noticing Old Sir He watching them closely, she realized the old man wanted to test her knowledge.

Lin Chuxia indeed had some understanding of brewing traditional medicine, but not from reading the medical books given by her master.

The medical books given by her master were treasures; such trivial matters weren’t even recorded in them.

Her experience in brewing traditional medicine mostly came from her own past lifetime.

In her past life, he developed a chronic condition from going into the river, and she drank a lot of traditional medicine to try for a child.

Later, when hope was lost, and she gave up on having a child, her body still needed conditioning.

Her skill in brewing medicine developed naturally from enduring illness.

Under Old Sir He’s watchful eyes, she patiently explained to Zhuang Yang, “As I mentioned earlier, this time the prescription is ordinary. For decoctions that release the surface and dispel heat containing lightweight ingredients like Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum, Pueraria lobata, or ephedra, they only need to soak for about 20 minutes. Too long of a soak can cause the active ingredients in some surface-decoction herbs to volatilize, affecting treatment. Also, herbs with nourishing and energy-supplementing effects, with a harder texture like dragon bone or oyster shell, should be soaked longer, for one or two hours, to extract all their medicinal properties.”

Zhuang Yang, trying traditional medicine for the first time, widened his eyes in disbelief, “Dragon bone? Are there really dragons? Can oysters be used as medicine? Also, when I got the medicine in the hospital, I saw lots of strange things; can these really cure diseases?”

Lin Chuxia smiled slightly, “With so many questions at once, I don’t know where to start.”

“Then… start with the first question. Are there really dragons? The chairman says we Chinese are descendants of dragons, the heirs of dragons, so if dragons are our ancestors, how can I use their bones as medicine? Even though I lived abroad since I was young and don’t share this belief, it still doesn’t feel right.”

“Dragon bone is just a name for a traditional medicine ingredient, the fossils of large ancient mammals like the three-toed horse, bois intermedius, or ruminants. They possess calming and sedative, liver-soothing, color-solidifying effects, not from real dragons.”

She actually wanted to add that even if he grew up abroad, his blood is the same as theirs, they are of the same lineage.

But such words might seem weightless now.

However, Lin Chuxia knew that decades later, they would all be proud of the blood running through their veins.

Zhuang Yang was greatly moved, “I didn’t expect so much intricacy involved, it’s thanks to Miss Xia’s help, otherwise I wouldn’t know what to do.”

Lin Chuxia smiled slightly, sneaking a glance at Old Sir He.

Old Sir He met her gaze, snorted arrogantly, and walked back to the house with his hands behind his back.

But Lin Chuxia knew he was satisfied with her answers.

The herbs soaked for half an hour before being brewed, soon filling the courtyard with the aroma of medicine.

Zhuang Yang seemed uncomfortable with the smell and couldn’t sit still.

Lin Chuxia didn’t force him, “I heard it’s your first time back in the country, and you haven’t toured Yan City. You don’t have to keep watch, come back in about an hour to pick up the medicine.”

Zhuang Yang, as if relieved from a burden, quickly said, “Then I’ll go have a look around, sorry to trouble Miss Xia with the medicine.”

“It’s my duty.”

After all, knowing she could brew the medicine properly, the consultation fee was generous, covering this task.

After Zhuang Yang left, Old Sir He came back out from the house with his hands behind his back.

Seeing Lin Chuxia watching the medicine pot, he muttered, “Clumsy fool, needing to watch over medicine brewing, don’t tell others you’re my apprentice, it’s embarrassing. Move aside, I’ll watch it myself to avoid you burning the medicine and ruining my reputation.”

Lin Chuxia playfully responded, “Master, it’s just the two of us here, you don’t have to be so stubborn. Just say you’re concerned about me being tired, I won’t tease you for it.”

Old Sir He shot her a white-eyed look, “I’m not worried about you, I’m worried about my grandson.”

“Same thing, the child is in my belly, so you worrying about the child means worrying about me. Even if you don’t say it, I know your sentiments.”

Old Sir He, unable to retort, simply ignored her.

Lin Chuxia stayed by his side, chatting idly with Old Sir He.

“What do you think of Ms. Zhuang’s condition? Is there hope for proper treatment?”

“I’m no immortal; whether his body can be properly conditioned depends on how well he cooperates during later treatment. Even if the treatment is right, everyone’s body reacts differently to medicine. Nowadays, you’re learning from those officials, just wanting the illness to be cured quickly without considering that her body didn’t deteriorate overnight. It takes time to heal.”

Lin Chuxia knew Old Sir He disapproved of Bai Qifeng’s attitude.

To doctors, a patient’s condition is, of course, the top priority.

However, Lin Chuxia could understand him, “Director Bai isn’t just hasty for himself. In his position, getting investments is a skill, but ultimately it benefits the people of Yan City. This Director Bai used to be the county head in Ancheng County, and had helped me, too. Initially, it was on Minister Wei’s account that I asked you to treat Ms. Zhuang, not expecting it would turn out to be Director Bai. Now, I do hope Ms. Zhuang’s condition improves soon – it would be a win-win.”

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