Pots, pans, wooden buckets, and water vats were understandable.
What was that thing?
"A medicine nest. We don't have any patients coming in anyway."
A Jiu gasped, then took a step back, "What's that then?"
Inside were centipedes, scorpions, and snakes.
"It's a jar for soaking medicinal wine. Since there's no business, I forgot to strain out the dregs when I was in a hurry."
Huh? There was also a basket. The entire yard was filled with them.
"Miss A Jiu, please don't misunderstand. This basket can hold water because I learned magic when I was a child. This is because I smeared dried toad eggs all over the inside."
Tongzi quickly lifted a large basket of water to show A Jiu.
A Jiu already knew this, but suddenly felt a sense of emotion. This rain had not only saved their family but was also the hope of the common people.
"Miss A Jiu, please rest. I will store all this water. When Miss Liu returns, she will be overjoyed."
Saying this, Tongzi began to gather the water.
Upon hearing this, A Jiu suddenly thought of a problem. She wondered if this rain had reached Nan Zhou County, which was rampant with plague.
After all, Grandma had said her abilities were limited. If she had to bestow rain equally upon all people under heaven, she would have to give her life.
Thinking of this, A Jiu realized that Grandma might have indeed given her all.
As A Jiu pushed open the door, there was a splash in the yard.
She turned back to look. Xiao Yan Yan, holding his hands cupped, jumped down from the wall. He was stunned by the sight of all the containers for catching water in the yard.
"Xiao Yan Yan, what are you holding?"
A Jiu closed the door and turned to look.
Unexpectedly, Tuoba Yan released his hands, and a few drops of water fell into the water bucket in front of them.
"Nothing," he quickly hid his hands behind his back.
"You're here at the right time. I have something to tell you." A Jiu turned and entered the house.
Tuoba Yan looked at his palms, his brows furrowed. He was on patrol when it suddenly started raining. He remembered that Sister A Jiu and the others needed water to drink.
But he had nothing to carry it in, so he cupped his hands and rushed over from the west of the city.
Who knew the yard was filled with rain-catching equipment? Seeing this, his meager amount of water, which had also leaked on the way, truly paled in comparison.
"Xiao Yan Yan, were you in the military camp all day?"
A Jiu sat down and looked at Tuoba Yan.
"Yes."
"Did anyone question you or check your background?"
Tuoba Yan shook his head.
A Jiu then found it strange. Tuoba Yan was usually quite talkative, "What's wrong?"
Tuoba Yan finally came to his senses, "I originally wanted to bring you the water I cupped in my hands, but I saw you had much more."
"Ah?"
As A Jiu looked down, she noticed a patch of whiteness on Tuoba Yan's palm. It was a water blister.
"You were holding it," A Jiu recalled his subtle action from before.
"Yes, others had containers, but I didn't."
As soon as he said this, A Jiu covered her mouth and laughed heartily. Could her little Yan Yan be this adorably foolish?
"Sister A Jiu," Tuoba Yan suddenly noticed how happily she was laughing, "You're smiling. Does that mean what I brought you brings happiness?"
A Jiu nodded vigorously.
"Yes, it brings happiness, but..."
A Jiu said with utmost seriousness, "You are impersonating someone. This matter is ultimately not safe. You should tell me the specific situation, and I will think of a way for you to leave the military camp."
"Why? I'm not leaving the military camp. I won't listen to you this time."
A Jiu looked at Tuoba Yan with concern.
He mysteriously took out a steamed bun from his embrace, "Look how white this bun is. This is the food from our military camp. I didn't dare to eat it and hid it for you."
A Jiu was dumbfounded. All this for a steamed bun?
A Jiu took the steamed bun and pondered for a long time, "Then if I say I need a helper, will you come and help me?"
A Jiu had to find another way.
Tuoba Yan chuckled,
"I am helping you right now. I heard from Aunt Li, who is your neighbor, that your sister-in-law is Liu Yuanxian's daughter, and this medical clinic was opened by him.
A few days ago, I also heard that you know medicine. Then, in the future, I can apply to patrol this area, and I can visit Sister A Jiu every day."
"..." A Jiu was stunned. "You... you did this for that reason?" A Jiu suddenly lowered her gaze. Was this considered helping?
"What's wrong with me? Sister A Jiu, my colleagues like me. They all praise me for being sweet-talked. I told them I have a sister at Hua Lan Medical Clinic, and they will help protect you."