C6 (2/2)
”What, is second brother afraid of suffering?” ”There is a saying that goes' good medicine is bitter, but Second Brother must not let down the medicine that Yuvniang has fried '.”
Why did it feel like this little girl was secretly laughing behind her veil? Putting down the medicine bowl, Second Elder Brother Zhu said seriously, ”Sister is looking at someone through the crack of the door, don't flatten Erlang. ”A manly man is not afraid of medicine, let's talk about big sister's handkerchief first.”
Saying this, Second Elder Brother Zhu took out a white silk from his bosom, reluctantly handing it over to the Lee Family's young lady, and asked: ”I still don't know my sister's name, I hope sister will kindly tell me.”
”Second brother, you can just call me Yuvniang. If you have the heart, you can call me elder sister.” Hurry up and take your medicine. Remember to come to the store tomorrow to get your medicine. ”
Under the cover of the hazy silk cloth, Second Elder Brother Zhu looked around with his narrow and long phoenix eyes, with a regretful expression. This was the first woman from Ming Dynasty that he knew. Yet she was even willing to tell him her name, as if looking down on him.
Picking up the medicine bowl, his eyebrows creased and he raised his head to drink it. The pain in his mouth made his entire body tremble. He could not vomit now, so he forced himself to drink it all.
With a deep breath, Second Elder Brother Zhu's face scrunched into a frown. Lee Yuvniang poured the rest of the cola-like soup into a bowl and said, ”Second Brother, you have to cheer up. Drink quickly.”
Women had always been the first to develop. Lee Yuvniang was fourteen years old, and standing in front of Second Elder Brother Zhu, who was ten years old, had a full head taller than men. She looked just like a pair of siblings.
How could he lose face in front of a woman? He vaguely sensed that Lee Yuvniang was harboring malicious intentions, but he still clenched his teeth and drank it all in one gulp. After drinking, he mumbled, ”Sis Yuvniang, wait a moment. Erlang Shen will be back soon.”
Inside the plain gauze, the corner of Lee Yuvniang's mouth curled up. Her bright and beautiful eyes narrowed as she looked at her handkerchief, which was as clean as ever, before she put it away. She knew that Second Elder Brother Zhu had gone out to rinse his mouth. She looked around and looked at the oil lamp.
Behind the desk, there was a bookshelf. The books were arranged in an orderly manner, and their eyes were filled with envy. Ever since ancient times, a scholar from the medical school read that one could be an official in terms of essence. Their comprehension ability could not even reach 9 stages. Both of them were noble professions.
This was the case for Lee Family. Their land was less than a hundred acres, and they had studied and practiced medicine and inherited their family. If the exam is good, then go to work as an official. If the exam fails, then pass on the legacy to the family and practice medicine to save lives. Not only can you support your family, you can also accumulate fame.
Lee Yuvniang turned around and saw the character ”Li” on a piece of white paper. Her heartbeat quickened as she retracted her gaze. Lee Yuvniang's heart thumped rapidly as she thought about the scene of Second Elder Brother Zhu taking his pulse. Her face felt like it was on fire.
After drinking a big gulp of cold well water and rinsing his mouth, Second Elder Brother Zhu carried a bag of snacks into the side room. Lee Yuvniang put away the porcelain bottles and picked up the bamboo basket. He heard her say, ”It will be dark soon. Second Brother, remember to come and get the medicine tomorrow at noon.”
”Then I'll give Erlang to Sis Yuvniang. Sis Yuvniangmo will refuse this package of snacks.”
Lee Yuvniang wanted to refuse, but Second Elder Brother Zhu stuffed the snacks into the bamboo basket and said, ”Today, Er Lang is going to invite Sis Yuvniang. Tomorrow at noon, Er Lang will be eating at Sis Yuvniang's house. ”This way, no one owes anyone a favor. Sis Yuvniang, take it.”
”Then... Then what does second brother like to eat? ”
”I don't know either, as long as it's not as bitter as the soup.”
Lee Yuvniang's house was at the village entrance. Lee Yuvniang's house was in the courtyard, and in front of her was a simple pharmacy store. The courtyard might be drying medicinal herbs, and the smell of medicinal herbs wafted in the wind.
This was Second Elder Brother Zhu's first time out. He had a wooden stick in his hand to protect himself, but he said that he couldn't see the road at night. When he was far away, Lee Yuvniang couldn't help but laugh.
”Mel, what's so funny?”
”Sister, A'Mei is laughing at Second Elder Brother Zhu, who was beaten like a ghost by someone else. With a much calmer and calmer personality, he opened his mouth and shut it, just like an Elementary Scholar. This is so sour to the extreme. ”
”You …” Pointing at Lee Yuvniang's forehead, the girl in plain clothes shook her head. Under her left eye, there was a tiny red mole, adding to her charm. She smiled wryly, ”When he finds out that you cooked two taels of yellow lotus, he might chase after you with a stick.”
”Of course not, Second Elder Brother Zhu is courteous now. Now that May is dry, it would be good for him to drink some yellow lotus to go to the fire. ” Lee Yuvniang took out some snacks and said, ”Sister, take a look. He's even giving some snacks to Mei'er.”
”That's because he doesn't know he's drinking yellow lotus. Mei Er, don't let any hint of it slip by.” The girl in plain clothes muttered to herself: ”This Second Elder Brother Zhu has never been taught by anyone since he was young. Maybe it was a good thing that he ate that stick yesterday.”
Second Elder Brother Zhu went back into the house and poured a bowl of tea from the teapot. The tea was sweet and refreshing, just like the one Lee Yuvniang had.
A clan disciple did not have the right to get married, they were merely random red strings drawn by people from Imperial Clan Court that were a thousand miles away. It seemed as if as long as they were of a suitable age, the Fang Family's background would be clear and untainted.
His heart was moved by Lee Yuvniang. He had a habit of entangling his feet ever since the Song Dynasty. He had just discovered that Lee Yuvniang wasn't wearing her legs, her figure, and even had a bit of a temper. He just didn't know what she looked like.
Sitting back in front of the desk, he saw that there were two words written on the white paper: ”Soo Mei”. Adding the word ”Li”, there were three words written on the paper: ”Li Xiu Mei”.
Could this be Lee Yuvniang's good name? This seemed to be interesting, Second Elder Brother Zhu frowned as he touched his chin.