HCB Chapter 275: Refining Medicine
Chapter 275: Refining Medicine
In the early morning of winter, the sky was a light blue-purple color, with a thin mist lingering, covering the imperial city with a mysterious and cold veil.
Although the snowflakes have not yet arrived, the air is filled with a biting chill, and every breath seems to condense into frost in the lungs.
Inside and outside the palace walls, the omen of a snow-covered world was quietly brewing.
Jun Feimo and Chu Zixi returned to the palace, and Chu Zixi began to refine some medicine using the herbs in the space.
Jun Feimo wanted to help but didn't know anything about medicinal herbs, and Chu Zixi refused his help, so Jun Feimo started drawing on the table nearby, glancing at the busy Chu Zixi from time to time.
Yu Er's figure suddenly broke into the palace, her footsteps were hurried, as if bringing an unspeakable storm.
Her face was not good. "Master, Princess, something bad has happened! At the palace gate..."
Chu Zixi did not stop the action in her hands. Her voice was as calm as the water in a cold pond. "What's the matter now?"
Jun Feimo put down his pen, and his deep eyes instantly became icy cold. He slowly raised his head, and his gaze shot straight at Yu Er like a sharp sword, causing the latter to shiver involuntarily and shrink his body involuntarily.
"A lot of people gathered at the palace gate. They looked angry and emotional, shouting slogans and demanding that the emperor... kill the master. They also said that the master was... a disaster star!" Yu Er finally mustered up the courage and stuttered to finish his words.
After hearing this, Chu Zixi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a hint of a cold smile, and a sharp light flashed in her eyes. "The rumors just started this morning, but in just a short time, the people gathered at the palace gate. It seems that the person behind this can't wait to kill me?"
Jun Feimo gently stood up, slowly walked to Chu Zixi's side, stretched out his hands and held her tightly in his arms, his movements were gentle and warm. He looked down at the woman in his arms, his eyes full of affection and pity: "Xi'er, these malicious and unbearable words are just the despicable tricks played by those jumping clowns, you don't need to take it to heart."
Chu Zixi looked up and met Jun Feimo's loving eyes. She shook her head gently, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Of course I won't take these rumors to heart, but I will never allow others to slander me like this and remain indifferent." Although her voice was small, it revealed a power that should not be underestimated.
At this moment, Eunuch Su pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing the scene in front of him, he was shocked and quickly lowered his head and said respectfully: "Princess, King Zhan, we are polite."
Jun Feimo let go of Chu Zixi, who turned to face Eunuch Su, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, and asked, "Eunuch Su, why are you here?"
Eunuch Su took a deep breath and calmed himself down, then raised his head and smiled flatteringly, "Princess, Prince Zhan, the emperor said that the princess doesn't need to worry about what happened at the palace gate, the emperor will take care of it."
"Oh, I see."
After Eunuch Su left, Chu Zixi continued to be busy. She was wearing a simple and elegant lavender dress, as beautiful as a blooming violet.
Her long hair was gently tied up and fell behind her like a waterfall. A few strands of hair on her forehead were slightly wet with fine beads of sweat and fluttered gently in the breeze, but this did not affect her extraordinary temperament at all.
Her eyes are as bright as stars, flashing with determination and concentration. It seems that nothing can stop her love and pursuit of medicine.
At this moment, her hands were deftly moving between the medicine furnaces. The addition of each medicinal ingredient seemed so precise, like a gorgeous dance.
She put various precious herbs into the medicine furnace and used skillful techniques to control the temperature so that they could fully blend and release their unique medicinal properties.
Throughout the whole process, Chu Zixi's movements were smooth and seamless, as if she had already become one with these medicinal herbs.
"Xier, why do you refine so many medicines?" Jun Feimo stood quietly by the side, his eyes gently falling on Chu Zixi's busy figure, and asked softly.
Chu Zixi did not stop her hand movements when she heard this, but just turned her head slightly, "There was an avalanche in the north city, and it's snowing heavily. The people are homeless, which is already miserable. What's more hateful is that there are people who are inciting these people to make trouble in this heavy snow. I'm afraid these poor people will get sick. After all, the people are innocent. I'm just preparing for a rainy day." Her voice was soft, but every word was sonorous.
Chu Zixi looked intently at the medicine furnace in front of her, gently stirring the herbs with the spatula in her hand.
As she moved, strong medicinal fragrance gradually wafted out, filling the entire palace. This fragrance formed a sharp contrast with the icy cold air around it, as if it could dispel the haze and sorrow deep in people's hearts.
"What's more, when we were in the underground palace, we were fortunate to collect many rare herbs. Now is the time for them to come into play. It might be useful to refine more medicines." Chu Zixi's voice was crisp and firm, with a hint of confidence and expectation.
"Xier, you are so kind-hearted!" Jun Feimo on the side looked at Chu Zixi who was concentrating on refining medicine, his eyes full of pampering and tenderness.
Chu Zixi smiled slightly and responded: "No, I just don't want the conspiracy behind to succeed, not to mention that the people are innocent."
Suddenly, Chu Zixi thought of something, turned to look at Jun Feimo and said, "Oh, right, let Yu Si come and help. Her medical skills are also quite good and can speed up the progress."
Jun Feimo nodded and called out.
Chu Zixi waved her sleeves, and piles of precious medicinal materials instantly appeared in the originally empty hall.
Not long after, Yu Si hurried in.
"Master, Prince."
Chu Zixi smiled and beckoned her over, "Yu Si, come here, and make medicine with me."
Yu Si walked to Chu Zixi's side without hesitation and nodded in response, "Yes."