On her wedding night, she went into exile with her pharmacy arsenal

Chapter 2183 Miraculous Effects of Medicinal Diet

"Brother, when I came back from Baixing Teahouse that day, I gave Biluochun tea, osmanthus cake, and almond shortbread to Doctor Cao."

Huo Changxu's voice was steady, but his speaking speed was slightly faster than usual. "Dr. Cao examined me carefully for most of the day. He tested the tea with a silver needle and even disassembled the pastries to test them."

Huo Changxu paused for a moment: "They said all the ingredients are ordinary, the tea is top-quality Biluochun, and the pastries are made with clean ingredients, without any toxins or strange components."

Upon hearing this, Huo Changhe slowly nodded: "Dr. Cao is always meticulous in his work. He said there was nothing unusual, so he must have really checked carefully."

“But I still feel something is wrong.” Huo Changxu frowned slightly, his tone filled with undisguised confusion. “Both Mother and Madam Cao had problems after eating at that teahouse, which is definitely not a coincidence.”

On my way back with the test results, I kept thinking, even if the ingredients themselves were fine, could the problem have been caused by the timing of consumption or eating them with other things?

As he spoke, he looked up at Huo Changhe, his eyes full of inquiry: "I tried to recall my mother's whereabouts that day. She went to the teahouse in the afternoon, only drank tea and ate two pieces of osmanthus cake. After returning, she did not touch anything else. In the evening, she said she felt dizzy and weak."

Huo Changhe withdrew his gaze, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his fingertips tapped lightly on the pillar, producing a dull sound: "What you said makes some sense, but without concrete evidence, it is ultimately just speculation."

“And there’s an even more coincidence.” Huo Changxu took a half step forward, lowering his voice even further. “I went back to the academy and met up with a few familiar friends. During our casual conversation, I subtly inquired whether they had visited any teahouses recently. Guess what?”

Before Huo Changhe could respond, he continued, "They all went to Baixing Teahouse, some half a month ago, some just a few days ago, and they all said that the osmanthus cake and almond shortbread there were delicious."

"You mean, they've all been to Baixing Teahouse?" Huo Changhe's gaze sharpened.

“Exactly.” Huo Changxu nodded emphatically, his tone firm. “My sister-in-law once told me that there are no coincidences in the world, only people who deliberately do things.”

At first, I thought I was overthinking it, but so many people have gone there, yet my mother and Madam Cao encountered problems; there must be something wrong behind this.

Huo Changhe chuckled upon hearing this, his eyes showing a hint of approval: "You learn quickly, remembering your sister-in-law's words so clearly."

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Baixing Teahouse has been in Youcheng for quite some time and has always had a good reputation. It's always packed with customers. Just the fact that they've been there isn't enough to be considered evidence. If we really want to investigate, we'll have to start from somewhere else."

He changed the subject, his gaze turning towards the main house, his tone tinged with doubt.

"Previously, we said that Mother's symptoms were getting worse and worse, and even Dr. Cao was helpless. But today, seeing her looking so energetic and with a rosy complexion, it seems like she's completely recovered. There's something to this..."

Huo Changxu's expression turned serious, and he took a step forward: "This is the second thing I want to tell you."

Before he finished speaking, a series of light footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate.

The two turned their heads and saw a maid leading a servant into the courtyard.

The servant was dressed in a short blue cloth jacket with the sleeves rolled up to reveal his strong forearms. He had a shrewd and capable look on his face and walked with light steps, clearly a clever person.

He was carrying a dark brown earthenware jar, the mouth of which was sealed with cotton paper, and a plain white piece of paper was pasted on it, with the three characters "Yishengtang" written in ink neatly and clearly.

As soon as the servant entered the courtyard, he saw Huo Changxu and quickly stepped forward, bowing respectfully: "Greetings, Second Young Master."

Huo Changxu nodded slightly, without introducing Huo Changhe beside him, but simply raised his chin, signaling the maid to lead him inside.

After the servant had gone some distance, Huo Changhe asked, "Yishengtang? Is that the newly opened medicinal cuisine shop on the street?"

Huo Changxu looked at him with some surprise: "Brother already knows? Mother's illness has been gradually improving because she drank the medicinal food from this shop."

"On the way back just now, your sister-in-law and I saw that shop. There were quite a few people queuing up at the door." Huo Changhe raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with inquiry. "So effective? Even Doctor Cao couldn't find the cause of this illness, and a bowl of medicinal food can cure it?"

“At first I didn’t believe it either,” Huo Changxu explained. “After my mother drank it for two days, she said that her dizziness had lessened and her appetite had improved a lot.”

After drinking it for several more days, all her previous symptoms of weakness and palpitations disappeared. Madam Cao, having heard about it from her mother, bought some medicinal cuisine to drink as well, and has now almost fully recovered.

Inside the room, Yan Ruyu was sitting next to the First Madam, telling her about interesting things in Rongzhou. The First Madam had a gentle smile on her face.

"Rongzhou will gradually get better," Yan Ruyu said.

The First Madam smiled and said, "Of course, after experiencing this hardship, things will surely go smoothly for you in the future."

I remember a few years ago, I went to Rongzhou with your father-in-law. It was a very lively place.

There were also floating markets, with boats side by side selling all sorts of things: fresh fish just caught by fishermen, floral fabrics woven by women, and sugar figurines that children love.

Yan Ruyu nodded in agreement: "Hearing Mother say that, I will go and see for myself in the future."

I had heard that Rongzhou is crisscrossed by rivers, and every household lives by the water, relying entirely on boats for transportation; it certainly has a unique charm.

“That’s right,” the First Madam said, picking up a segment of orange and handing it to him. “Once the situation is more stable in the future, let’s go to Rongzhou as a family and try some of the local delicacies.”

Just then, the maidservant outside the door came in carrying the pottery jar from before and said softly, "Madam, today's medicinal meal has arrived."

Yan Ruyu's gaze fell on the earthenware jar. When she saw the three characters "Yishengtang", a subtle look flashed in her eyes. She then asked calmly, "When did Mother start eating medicinal cuisine? I saw this newly opened medicinal cuisine shop when I came back."

The First Madam said with a smile, "Just a few days ago, I used the spring water given to me by the abbot, and my health improved a bit, but I still feel a little weak."

That day, after returning from Madam Cao's place, I happened to see that this Yishengtang store had just opened. Thinking of medicinal cuisine for nourishment, I bought a jar to try.

The First Madam paused, her tone full of admiration: "I never expected it to taste so good, and the effects are truly amazing."

After drinking it for a few days, all the discomfort I had before was gone, and I felt much more energetic.

"Madam Cao heard what I said and went to buy some medicinal food. She's feeling much better now," the First Madam added. "She said her symptoms were similar to mine before, and she felt much better after drinking the medicinal food."