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Chapter 174 The Controversy over He Shou Wu

The Duke's Mansion.

Liang Jiang and Madam Liang went to Renhe Hall early in the morning.

Lady Liang was worried about the coachman's injuries, and upon checking, she found that the situation was indeed not optimistic.

He remained unconscious and had developed a fever again; his wounds seemed to have worsened.

Lady Liang had no choice but to readjust the prescription, and she was quite worried.

"His internal organs were injured, and the best time for wound treatment was delayed. Whether he can pull through depends on his fate."

Liang Jiang was helpless in this situation. Her own mother had accumulated more experience in treating external injuries than anyone else on the battlefield. If even she was helpless with the injury, then she could only leave it to fate.

Lady Liang hesitated, her pen still in her hand, before writing: "If we can find a hundred-year-old humanoid goblin to use as a medicinal ingredient, his injury might be cured."

Manager Wei pondered for a moment: "I've heard that there's a humanoid goblin in Jishetang in the west of the city. It's said to be at least a hundred years old. I wonder if that's true."

Without hesitation, Liang Jiang said, "Then I'll send someone to buy it."

Manager Wei hesitated for a moment: "I heard that this goblin is asking for an exorbitant price."

"If you're going to save someone, go all the way. It's a matter of life and death, so spending a little more money is fine. Go on."

Lady Liang, still worried, instructed, "Find a knowledgeable assistant; ordinary goblin medicine won't work."

Liang Jiang thought for a moment and said, "I just happen to be going to the Jingzhao Prefecture, so I'll go there on my way."

"What are you going to the Jingzhao Prefecture for?" Lady Liang asked immediately with concern.

Liang Jiang pointed to the unconscious coachman: "I was just thinking that with such a commotion that day, the master would definitely report it to the authorities. I'll go and inquire if I can find his family."

Madam Liang nodded: "You're absolutely right. His life could be in danger at any moment. It would be best to find his family as soon as possible."

Liang Jiang didn't delay and immediately took Yu Tan to the west of the city.

Passing by Jishetang, Liang Jiang dismounted and went straight inside.

When the shopkeeper heard that she wanted to buy a humanoid goblin, he immediately invited her to sit down and personally presented the humanoid goblin to her for her to examine.

Liang Jiang confirmed that the gnome was the medicinal ingredient her mother had mentioned, and asked the shopkeeper how much silver it cost.

Seeing that her attire was simple yet elegant, and that the jade hairpin in her hair alone was quite valuable, the shopkeeper immediately demanded an exorbitant price.

Liang Jiang was an expert; how could he not know the market price? After some haggling, the deal was quickly finalized.

The shopkeeper ordered the waiter to pack the goblin away immediately, and Liang Jiang took out a silver note and handed it to the shopkeeper.

Just then, two more people walked into the pharmacy.

A beautiful and graceful young lady, and a clever and charming maid.

As soon as the two entered, the maid asked the waiter, "I heard that you have a hundred-year-old human-shaped He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum) here, which can calm the nerves, soothe the mind, turn white hair black, and even make people younger?"

The shop assistant paused in his packing: "Yes, we do, but I'm sorry, miss, this he shou wu was just sold."

The young lady immediately noticed the goblin on the counter and said unhappily, "Isn't this just a human-shaped he shou wu? What, are you trying to turn away a customer who's already here?"

The shop assistant glanced at the shopkeeper, who, seeing the woman's arrogant demeanor, knew she was someone he couldn't afford to offend. He immediately stepped forward, smiling obsequiously, "This he shou wu has indeed been sold. It was this young lady who bought it; she arrived before you."

The young lady turned to look at Liang Jiang, clearly startled, her eyes flickered slightly, and she whispered something to the maid beside her.

The maidservant immediately understood, turned around and went out. Then she walked straight up to Liang Jiang and said arrogantly, "I want this he shou wu."

Liang Jiang looked at the person in front of her and felt that he looked familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before, but she couldn't remember where.

This he shou wu (Polygonum multiflorum) is crucial to the driver's life; how could it be easily given away?
"Excuse me, miss, everything is done on a first-come, first-served basis. I have already bought this he shou wu and paid for it, so please forgive me for not being able to give it to you."

The young lady grew even more arrogant: "Do you know who this he wu (Polygonum multiflorum) is for? A noble person in the palace!"

"No one can," Liang Jiang said resolutely. "I want to use this Polygonum multiflorum to save lives."

Qianjin turned to look at the shopkeeper: "That depends on whether the shopkeeper is willing to sell to you, don't you think?"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's heart pounded, and he dared not sell it anymore. He immediately tried to return the silver notes in his hand to Liang Jiang.

"Miss, I'm sorry, we're not selling this He Shou Wu anymore. Please try looking elsewhere."

Qianjin immediately looked at Liangjiang with a smug expression, as if in a defiant manner.

Liang Jiang stood up: "As the saying goes, cash on delivery. Now that I've already paid the money, this He Shou Wu is mine. No one can say anything about it."

He went straight up, took the box from the counter, and instructed Yu Qin, who was standing next to him, "Let's go!"

The young lady pressed on from behind, asking, "You don't even give face to the nobles in the palace?"

Liang Jiang didn't even turn her head: "I won't give it to anyone."

Just as he finished speaking, two people walked in.

The woman wore a five-tailed phoenix hairpin inlaid with gold and jade, dressed in Sichuan brocade and silk, exuding elegance and nobility. Her skin was as white as jade, and she had a full figure. She appeared to be around fifty years old.

The other person was the little maid who had just gone out.

The woman stared at the box in Liang Jiang's arms, her face ashen: "What an arrogant and unruly commoner! Is it you who insisted on stealing my He Shou Wu?"

Liang Jiang knew that she must be the noble lady in the palace that the young lady had just mentioned.

But she was suspicious. Given her age and the fact that she was outside the palace, who could she be?
Liang Jiang bowed respectfully to the other party, neither humble nor arrogant: "I have already paid for this He Shou Wu, and it is urgently needed to save a life. Please forgive me for not being able to give it away so readily."

If you only wish to buy it for calming the nerves and relieving anxiety, my household has no shortage of such medicinal herbs. I can have someone deliver it to you free of charge.

By saying this, Liang Jiang has already made the greatest concession possible.

After all, it was that young lady who was unreasonable first.

The woman's expression immediately softened.

Unexpectedly, the young lady was unreasonable and started to complain, saying to the woman, "This hundred-year-old human-shaped He Shou Wu has the effects of calming the nerves, soothing the mind, and rejuvenating the body. How can it be compared to those ordinary medicinal materials?"

Moreover, the shopkeeper himself said he didn't want to sell her the he shou wu (Polygonum multiflorum), but she forced the sale, leaving the money down and trying to take it away.

The woman glanced at the pharmacy owner, who dared not refute her and could only nod with a dry smile.

The woman then scolded, "This is where you, young lady, are wrong. Even if you are eager to save people, it is up to the shopkeeper to decide who sells the goods."

Liang Jiang took a deep breath: "The shopkeeper dares not sell because you are using your power to oppress me. We have clearly already settled the payment. Besides, as I just said, I am using this he shou wu to save my life."

"In your heart, whose life is more noble than that of the Imperial Concubine?" the young lady retorted sarcastically.

The Imperial Concubine Dowager? Liang Jiang's heart skipped a beat. Which Imperial Concubine Dowager?

Could it be Consort Xie? Has she already returned to the capital?
(End of this chapter)