allonlinenovel Chapter 388 Private Chat
Chapter 388 Private Chat
Just then, Murong Qing personally brought in tea: "Please have some tea, everyone." His voice was deep and steady, like that of a loyal guardian, who was delighted to see his adoptive father's condition improve.
Gu Mochen picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and was immediately struck by the fragrant aroma that soothed his soul. He looked up at Murong Qingfeng and saw the old man resting with his eyes closed, a look of contentment on his face. He couldn't help but recall the detail of Murong Qingfeng opening the window earlier, and his respect for the old man's observational skills and manners deepened.
"Grandpa, do you know what kind of tea this is?" Gu Mochen picked up the teacup, took a sniff of the aroma, and then asked with a smile.
Murong Qingfeng, who had been keeping her eyes slightly closed, slowly opened them after hearing Gu Mochen's question, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
"This is Yunwu tea that I personally planted and processed. It needs to be sun-dried for three days and then slowly stir-fried over low heat for four hours." Murong Qingfeng's voice was gentle and deep, as if it contained the sedimentation of the years. "It is picked before Qingming Festival every year and brewed with spring water, and the taste is exceptionally fragrant."
As he spoke, he poured Gu Mochen a full cup of tea. The clear tea rippled in the cup, emitting a faint fragrance that was refreshing and delightful.
Gu Mochen took the teacup, took a sip, and felt a refreshing fragrance spread in his mouth. The tea soup was mellow and had a long aftertaste.
"It is indeed excellent tea!" Gu Mochen exclaimed. "Grandpa, your Yunwu tea is a rare treasure indeed."
Murong Qingfeng smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said modestly, "Young Master Gu, you flatter me. This is just a small hobby of mine. If you like, I will give you some later."
Gu Mochen couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Murong Qingfeng was not only meticulous but also generous to others. He was indeed an admirable elder.
"Then thank you very much, sir," Gu Mochen said. "The taste of this cloud and mist tea is so wonderful. If I can bring some back to share with my family and friends, I'm sure they can also appreciate its charm."
Murong Qingfeng nodded and readily said, "It's good that Young Master Gu likes it. Although this Cloud Mist Tea is not a particularly precious item, it is still a token of my appreciation."
At this moment, Ye Qingchen coughed lightly and said, "Mo Chen, it's getting late. Shouldn't we take our leave? The old man needs to rest, and we shouldn't disturb him any longer."
Gu Mochen nodded, stood up and said, "Grandpa, please forgive us for disturbing you today. We will come again tomorrow at this time to perform acupuncture on you. Also, I have a tea set that I brought back from the Northern Frontier. It is translucent and matches this very well. I will bring it over tomorrow as well."
Murong Qingfeng waved his hand and said, "Not at all. I had a very pleasant conversation with you all today. Please feel free to come tomorrow. I will be waiting for you here. There's no need to bring the tea set."
Gu Mochen said, "I just think that tea set goes very well with this. If you like it, you can keep it; if not, we can discuss it later. We'll take our leave now. As for Valley Master Song, we'll let him stay with you for now. He might not feel well tonight after his acupuncture treatment, so we'll feel more at ease with him here." After saying that, he left. Dong Nanxi and Murong Qing quickly went to see him off.
After the others took their leave, Murong Qingfeng stood there, quietly watching them go until their figures completely disappeared from sight. His gaze lingered for a long time, as if he were deep in thought, a complex expression occasionally flashing in his eyes.
After a while, Murong Qingfeng turned around, looked at Song Ming beside him, and slowly said, "Valley Master Song, can my illness really be cured? It's good that the children are happy because of your words, but I want to truly understand my physical condition. I did feel much more relaxed just now, but I don't want to misjudge my condition just because of momentary joy."
Song Ming remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering how to answer Murong Qingfeng's question. Finally, he slowly spoke, "Grandpa, you are indeed worrying too much. Based on my assessment of your condition, you are really fine. I always take precautions and don't jump to conclusions. Besides, I have a certain degree of confidence in my medical skills."
He paused briefly, then continued, "However, your illness is indeed quite troublesome. Besides me, there are three other people in the world who can cure your ailment, and all three of them are from the Gu family. Therefore, there are actually not many people who can save you."
Upon hearing Song Ming's words, Murong Qingfeng couldn't help but sigh and said with emotion, "So that's how it is. Many doctors have been helpless with my condition, and some have even given me a death sentence. I feel quite remarkable that I've managed to hold on until now."
Song Ming comforted him, "Grandpa, don't worry. I'll write a prescription right away and have them buy the medicine. I also have some other medicines in my medicine box that I can prepare for you first. The Ginseng Nourishing Pill is a ready-made prescription, and I can prepare it for you directly. Just take the medicine as I told you and treat it for 14 days. Then we'll see how effective it is."
After hearing this, Murong Qingfeng asked thoughtfully, "You just said that there are three people who can save me, and they are all from the Gu family. Are they Emperor Gu Mochen, Empress Ye Qingchen, and their son Gu Wenyou?"
Song Ming quickly waved his hand and explained, "Actually, that's not entirely true. Gu Wenyou's medical skills aren't particularly outstanding. The truly remarkable one is his younger sister, Gu Wenqian. Don't let her young age of 12 fool you; her medical skills are truly extraordinary! I was originally thinking of taking her on as an apprentice, but then I realized that I should be the one to find a master! Her medical skills even surpass those of her parents in some aspects. For example, she can actually perform surgery with a scalpel—that is, open up someone's intestines and then suture the wound back up, allowing them to survive. It's truly amazing!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Qingfeng said, "Could it be that all the geniuses in the world have been snatched up by the Emperor of Great Xia?" Song Ming smiled and said, "You know what, it's pretty much true. You've met Gu Mochen and Ye Qingchen. Their son, Wen You, is a business prodigy and is now going to take over the Southern Frontier. The eldest prince, Wen Chao, is already in charge of Great Xia. Gu Wenchen and Gu Wenxi are both skilled in martial arts, and there are several other children who also seem extraordinary."
Murong Qingfeng smiled and said, "This family is indeed remarkable! And look how well they've managed Nanxi. As for Valley Master Song, such a cold and aloof person, he's now speaking so highly of him. It's clear that Emperor Gu Mochen of the Great Xia Dynasty has extraordinary charm!"
Song Ming said, "This Empress is no ordinary person. She's the one who saved Nanxi. Don't underestimate her just because she's a woman; she has the mind and courage of a great man!"
Murong Qingfeng said, "Truly, new talents emerge in every generation!" After saying that, the two of them laughed together.