"What's wrong?" Shen Yimin asked, puzzled.
Chai Yang's face was filled with murderous intent. "Young Master, that woman Shen family arranged for Master to marry, should I… take care of her?"
"No need." Shen Yimin refused without thinking. "Do not harm her without my command."
Chai Yang was slightly stunned, a hint of doubt in his heart, but he chose to obey.
Xing He, unaware of the tension, took out four strangely shaped objects from his embrace.
If Li Yue Shu were present, she would immediately recognize these as the four bullets she had left behind.
Xing He said with a serious expression, "I have never seen such peculiar concealed weapons. I wonder who saved Young Master?"
Shen Yimin looked at the objects in his hand, and the scene of Li Yue Shu bursting into the carriage involuntarily flashed through his mind.
He was silent for a moment before saying, "The person who saved me was Li Yue Shu."
"That's impossible!" Xing He denied it without a second thought.
Realizing his outburst, he quickly bowed. "Young Master, we questioned those people, and the rescuer vanished into thin air after entering the carriage. We already investigated Li Yue Shu's background; she wouldn't possess such skills."
Chai Yang, being more composed, pondered for a moment and asked, "Does Young Master recall the situation at the time?"
Shen Yimin shook his head. "I had fainted."
Therefore, only Li Yue Shu knew the truth.
After a period of silence, Shen Yimin spoke, "Investigate Li Yue Shu's whereabouts for the past few months, and continue investigating this concealed weapon."
He always felt that the current Li Yue Shu was not the person they knew.
Although he preferred the current stepmother, if she were approaching him with ulterior motives, he would have to guard against it.
…
No one noticed Shen Yimin's brief disappearance; everyone was busy with the final preparations.
Li Yue Shu was simultaneously teaching Shen Tan and the other seven medicinal knowledge while packing the herbs from her spatial dimension into porcelain bottles, making their packaging resemble the customs of this world.
For those that required airtight sealing, she would find time to handle them within her spatial dimension, so no one discovered the secret of these medicines.
Shen Yimin and Mo Lian were responsible for writing labels and affixing them to each bottle.
The next morning, Shen Wei and Shen Zhi Yu stayed at home, with Mother Mo looking after them.
Li Yue Shu, along with the eleven children and the bottles of medicine, set off for town with Old Man Liu, each pulling a ox-cart.
Upon reaching town, Li Yue Shu first took Shen Yimin and Mo Lian to the academy.
She took out two identical parcels. "I've packed some food and silver. You only need to focus on your studies at the academy. If you need anything, come find me at the pharmacy."
The medicinal herbs during this period were "generously sponsored" by Doctor Chen, so she gave all her silver to the two of them, leaving not a single coin behind.
When Mo Lian heard there was silver inside, he immediately tried to refuse.
Li Yue Shu didn't give him a chance to speak and directly handed him the parcel. "Stop with all that nonsense and hurry inside. Don't delay my earning money."
Mo Lian's hands trembled slightly. He took a step back and cupped his hands in a salute to Li Yue Shu, his gratitude unspoken.
Li Yue Shu waved her hand and directly pulled the remaining children towards the pharmacy.
Mo Lian watched her receding figure, his grip on the parcel slowly tightening.
In this life, he would serve her like an ox or a horse, and in the next, he would repay her kindness like a silkworm spinning its cocoon!
…
Meanwhile, Li Yue Shu arrived at Hengde Pharmacy with everyone and found a crowd already gathered outside.
Listening to the surrounding discussions, she learned that these people were here for Doctor Chen.
Seeing Li Yue Shu arrive, Doctor Chen immediately brought his people to help unload.
As the sound of clinking bottles could be heard, onlookers curiously asked, "Are all the medicines your pharmacy sells in these bottles?"
Li Yue Shu smiled faintly. "Yes, but we sell more than just one kind of medicine. These are our own prepared Chinese patent medicines, designed for different ailments, convenient, fast, and effective."
"Chinese patent medicines? Never heard of them. What are those?"
"Medicine is for saving lives. Who would dare to use something concocted by a mere woman?"
"Exactly. When you're sick, you need a doctor to prescribe medicine. Prescriptions differ for different people. How can one pill, this so-called 'Chinese patent medicine,' possibly work!"
…
The crowd naturally disbelieved Li Yue Shu. If it weren't for Doctor Chen's presence, they would have left long ago.
Li Yue Shu had anticipated this situation and was prepared.
Just as she was about to say something, a commotion suddenly erupted from the back of the crowd.
The crowd parted automatically, allowing a sedan chair carried by four people to approach the pharmacy entrance.
Under everyone's curious gaze, a man in official robes alighted from the sedan chair.
"Why is the County Magistrate here?"
"His Excellency is in official attire. Has something happened at this pharmacy?"
"If something happened, shouldn't he be arresting them with bailiffs? Why did the Magistrate come in person?"
…
While everyone was chattering, the Magistrate turned and lifted the curtain, ushering out an old man.
The old man wore casual clothing with no extra adornments, but the fabric was clearly of superior quality.
Upon seeing the old man's face, Shen Tingwen, who was standing next to Li Yue Shu, his expression changed drastically, and he immediately turned away.
Why was this old man still here!
The old man noticed his movement and glanced at him curiously, but soon withdrew his gaze and looked at Li Yue Shu. "Madam, we meet again."
Li Yue Shu recalled for a moment before remembering who the person in front of her was.
She had previously saved an elderly man suffering from a heart attack by the roadside, leaving him a bottle of quick-acting heart pills, which had led to her collaboration with Doctor Chen.
And the person before her was the old man she had saved earlier.
"Madam left in such a hurry last time, I didn't get a chance to properly thank you!"
"I heard it was your pharmacy's opening today, so I came specifically to show my support."
The Magistrate also added cheerfully, "I heard Madam has exceptional medical skills, even able to save my friend when he suffered a heart attack. Truly a divine doctor!"
Li Yue Shu looked at the Magistrate, who clearly showed respect towards this elder, and understood.
She smiled faintly and replied cooperatively, "This is the duty of a physician. The medicines at our Hengde Pharmacy are made for the convenience of the people."
"For simple colds, coughs, or certain specific illnesses, using specific medicines can provide preventive and therapeutic effects."
With someone helping, Li Yue Shu naturally seized the opportunity. She casually picked up several types of medicine and began explaining their efficacy and usage.
The Magistrate was a discerning person. After hearing Li Yue Shu's explanation, he immediately expressed his intention to buy a few to keep at home.
Li Yue Shu had priced each medicine differently. Those intended for daily use by common folk were naturally priced lower.
With the promotion from both the Magistrate and Doctor Chen, coupled with these unheard-of names, it attracted quite a few buyers.
Li Yue Shu believed that as long as people bought them, they would naturally discover the effects.
She was about to ask Shen Tingwen to practice his sales skills, but after searching for a long time, she couldn't find him. Shen Tingyi was also nowhere to be seen, with only Shen Tan and the other seven busy working.