Recovery Pill

Seeing his sister offer to help him, Han Nanxing said delightedly, "If I can become the Great General's disciple, Father surely won't have much to say against it."

The reigning Great General, Fang Yongshan, was a legend. Born a commoner, he possessed a natural gift for military command.

He had repeatedly distinguished himself on the battlefield. Only when an old injury flared up six months ago, leaving him unable to walk properly, had he returned to the capital to recuperate.

Han Wanqing was so exasperated by her brother that she laughed. "Han Nanxing! If you want to become his disciple, you should show some sincerity, go to the Great General's Residence yourself, and earn General Fang's appreciation, rather than asking me to help you!"

She sighed. "Nanxing, even if His Highness used his authority to pressure him, General Fang wouldn't be happy about it. How could he be willing to put his heart into teaching you?"

Seeing that she had misunderstood, Han Nanxing hurriedly explained, "Eldest Sister, that isn't what I meant. I only wanted to ask Brother-in-law to find some good physicians and see whether they could heal General Fang's leg."

"Actually, I've visited the Great General's Residence several times and mentioned wanting to become his disciple. Madam Fang would like him to take me on, too, but General Fang seems to lack the energy because of his injury."

Only after hearing this did Han Wanqing realize that he had already made plans and put considerable effort into them.

She agreed. "In that case, I'll ask His Highness for you."

Han Nanxing said happily, "Thank you, Sister."

Han Wanqing said, "But don't get your hopes up too much. General Fang has been back in the capital for six months. His Majesty sent several imperial physicians to treat him, but none succeeded."

Han Nanxing said, "I know. I only want to do what I can to help General Fang. Even if I weren't hoping to become his disciple, I'd still want him to recover and regain his former glory."

The siblings exchanged a few more words before Han Nanxing took his leave and departed from Prince Yu's Residence.

Her second younger brother, who had always been a source of worry, finally had a plan. Han Wanqing wanted to do her part for his future, too.

When Prince Yu returned to the residence, she told her husband about it.

"Your Highness, are there any other physicians who could treat General Fang's leg injury?"

Chu Hongle thought for a moment, then said with difficulty, "Wanqing, I'm afraid that would be very hard. My imperial brother has sought out both imperial physicians and renowned healers among the common people, but none could heal General Fang's leg."

Han Wanqing was a little disappointed. "I thought as much."

Just then, Chu Siqing finally finished talking to the system and hurriedly spoke in her thoughts: [Mother! Mother! I have a miraculous medicine that can heal General Fang's leg!]

When Chu Siqing heard her second uncle say that he wanted to help treat General Fang's leg injury, she suddenly remembered that she had yet to use her beginner benefit. There seemed to be a suitable medicine in the shop.

As it happened, today was also the last day of the extension the system had granted her for that benefit.

Chu Siqing immediately closed her eyes and entered the System Space, then exchanged one point for a "Recovery Pill."

Hearing her daughter's thoughts, Han Wanqing was both delighted and incredulous. "Siqing, can that medicine really heal General Fang's leg injury?"

This was something so many imperial physicians and renowned healers had failed to do!

Chu Hongle also asked in astonishment, "Where is the medicine?"

Chu Siqing opened her tightly clenched little fist. A pill lay in her soft, chubby palm.

[This is a Recovery Pill. It can heal old injuries and hidden ailments, restoring the body to its original condition.]

When exchanging for the Recovery Pill, Chu Siqing had read the item description repeatedly and even specifically asked the system, ensuring there would be no problem.

The two exchanged a glance, both utterly astonished by their daughter's miraculous abilities.

Han Wanqing could not resist reaching out to pick up the pill in her daughter's hand and examining it closely.

It looked perfectly ordinary. How could it be so miraculous?

Chu Hongle suddenly sniffed and said curiously, "This pill has a peculiar fragrance."

Han Wanqing noticed it, too. "I find the scent very soothing."

[Father, Mother, just trust me. Don't ask where I got the pill, either. In any case, it will definitely heal General Fang's leg ailment.]

Looking down at Chu Siqing in her arms, Han Wanqing knew that her daughter held many secrets.

But regardless, now that this child was her daughter, she would raise her with care.

Chu Hongle did not dwell on it so much. He said to Princess Yu, "Wanqing, let's give the medicine to General Fang. He has rendered great service to our Great Chu. Healing him would be a good deed."

Han Wanqing nodded. "Then I'll leave this to Your Highness. Just say the medicine came from an itinerant physician. Don't mention Nanxing, either. Let him bring up becoming a disciple himself."

Chu Hongle agreed and immediately sent a visiting card to the Great General's Residence, planning to deliver the medicine in person the following day.

The Great General's Residence.

After receiving Prince Yu's visiting card, Madam Fang immediately told her husband about it.

General Fang asked in puzzlement, "Our family has never had any dealings with Prince Yu. What does he want with me?"

Madam Fang said, "Have you forgotten, old man? That Han lad who kept visiting us a while ago-Princess Yu is his elder sister."

General Fang snorted. "Hmph! So it's him! I've already said I'm not taking a disciple. Why won't that boy let it go? I won't see him. I won't see Prince Yu!"

Madam Fang promptly seized the old man's ear and twisted it. "What's wrong with you, old man? Have you taken the wrong medicine? Well? His Highness Prince Yu is coming in person. Do you think you can refuse to see him just because you say so?"

"Ow! Ow! Be gentle, my dear! Be gentle..."

General Fang swiftly grabbed his wife's ruthless hand and said hastily, "I simply have no desire to take a disciple!"

Madam Fang released his ear and sighed. "Why are you so stubborn? Our Wurong has been gone for so long. Wouldn't it be good to have a disciple by your knee to bring you some joy?"

The couple's only son, Fang Wurong, had died on the battlefield several years ago.

First came the agony of the white-haired burying the black-haired. Then Fang Yongshan's old injury flared up, leaving him thoroughly disheartened, so he had no intention of taking a disciple.

Fang Yongshan said, "No, no. My health is nowhere near what it used to be. I don't have the energy."

Madam Fang urged him, "Whether or not you take a disciple, you still have to see His Highness Prince Yu. You can simply explain your reasons to him in person."

Neither of them expected that when Prince Yu visited the next day, he would make no mention whatsoever of Han Nanxing becoming a disciple.

"General Fang, an itinerant physician recently came to my residence and gave me a 'Recovery Pill.' It can heal old injuries and hidden ailments, restoring the body to its original condition. Since your old injury has remained unhealed for so long, I thought I would bring it to you."

After speaking, Prince Yu handed over a wooden box.

General Fang was stunned. He accepted the box with both hands and said stiffly, "Ah... thank you for your gift, Your Highness."

Seeing her husband standing there woodenly, Madam Fang hurriedly took the initiative. "Your Highness, have you come on account of the Han family's second young master wanting to become a disciple?"

General Fang gave his wife a helpless glance, already considering how he would phrase his refusal.

Prince Yu, however, said, "No. I am giving General Fang this medicine because he has spared no effort in defending our homes and country, rendering great service to Great Chu. As for Han Nanxing wanting to become his disciple, that is his own affair."

General Fang was dumbfounded.

After seeing Prince Yu off, General Fang said to his wife, "My dear, do you think I should take this medicine or not?"