Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 166 - 164: Another Treasure

Chapter 166: Chapter 164: Another Treasure

Once all the plans had been confirmed, Xiao’er finally had the time to appreciate the mountains and rivers here, lifting her head to look at the distant peaks that towered into the clouds, with the clouds swirling halfway up the mountain.

Xiao’er recalled a poem by Jia Dao and couldn’t help but recite it: "Under the pine tree asked the young boy, went to collect medicine while reciting poems. Only in this mountain, amidst the deep clouds, I know not where."

The Fourth Prince heard this and turned his head in surprise to look at Xiao’er, "Indeed, Rui’an County’s main lady lives up to her reputation!"

A short five-word quatrain, but it described his first experience looking for the Medicine King in Yaowang Town so thoroughly.

Shangguan Xuanyi gently raised the corner of his mouth, feeling a sense of pride.

Xiao’er, her head half-tilted up and her lively eyes full of curiosity, asked, "What exactly has been said about me?"

"Hm?" The Fourth Prince was left confused.

"Didn’t you say that I live up to my reputation? So what exactly am I famous for that isn’t false?" Xiao’er had become slightly familiar with the Fourth Prince over these past two days, and thought his personality was far more lively than Shangguan Xuanyi’s.

"People say that you’re a great talent, that your guqin skill is superb, your poetry flows naturally just like speech, you don’t have to think about it, it just comes out naturally." Shangguan Xuanhao recounted his first impression of Xiao’er. He certainly didn’t have the time to listen to what others were saying. All he did was praise her casually. He had never heard of someone asking what they were praised for after hearing that their reputation was well-earned.

Shouldn’t she be saying something modest like ’I’m flattered’?

Xiao’er nodded seriously, "I really am quite talented."

The Fourth Prince looked at Xiao’er’s straightforward manner and was utterly shocked! This person’s face was thicker than a city wall!

He turned to look at Shangguan Xuanyi and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "What kind of taste do you have, fancying someone with such a thick skin?"

Shangguan Xuanyi glanced at the Fourth Prince, "Isn’t it? Honesty is a virtue! You, with your half-baked medical skills, still go around calling yourself a divine doctor! Is your face thin?"

The Fourth Prince got angry, "How did I end up with half-baked medical skills? I don’t know who it was who explained a phrase and immediately awakened the imperial doctor in his dream."

"That was the imperial doctor’s own solution! And besides, has the poison been cured?" retorted Shangguan Xuanyi, exasperated.

"Didn’t it get suppressed?" The Fourth Prince felt a little wronged.

Was this still his younger brother? He had forgotten his older brother before he even got married!

"Hmm, a dose of medicine every day for ten or eight years, and it’s still only suppressed! Someone else curing a burn incidentally also removed the poison! Don’t you admit to your half-baked medical skills? You can’t be so arrogant, brother!"

Seeing Shangguan Xuanhao appearing completely defeated, Shangguan Xuanyi felt a bit relieved.

These two days, he had been the butt of the joke; it was his turn to cash in on some interest.

Just as someone once said, what goes around, comes around!

The Fourth Prince was completely, utterly disheartened!

This was not the little brother who used to follow him around and beg to be taken along whenever he left the palace!

This was a debt collector!

Boo hoo... Give me back my brother! Who stole my adorable little brother!

Watching the interactions between the two brothers, Xiao’er found it funny. It was rare to see brothers in the royal family with such a strong bond.

To liven up the atmosphere, she decided to add more fuel to the fire. Xiao’er, never missing a beat, began, "Brother Shangguan, it’s commendable that the Fourth Prince can humbly travel through mountains and rivers, seeking famed doctors to learn from."

Upon hearing these words, the Fourth Prince felt pleased with himself! At least sister-in-law understood! He defiantly glanced at Shangguan Xuanyi, "Hear that? Isn’t that the truth? Isn’t my spirit commendable?!"

Shangguan Xuanyi looked at him as though he were a fool, reminding him, "Are you sure roaming famous mountains and rivers doesn’t mean you’re just idling about, being uneducated?"

The smile on the Fourth Prince’s face froze.

Xiao’er continued, "Divine doctors, special doctors, aren’t positions just anyone can hold, are they? We can’t expect everyone else to match our intelligence. I believe the Fourth Prince is more than capable to treat ordinary patients with symptoms like dizziness and fever."

Could they not play nicely anymore?!

What was wrong with his intelligence!

A clinic doctor? For dizziness and fever!? This is too insulting!

The Fourth Prince was so angry, he put his hands on his hips, "You all bully me! Let me tell you, I am the renowned figure in the martial arts world, one who rescues the dying and heals the wounded, one with magical hands that bring spring, deemed as the reincarnation of the legendary doctor Hua Tuo... possessing profound medical skills, able to bring the dead back to life, to heal the living and mend the dead, the Divine Doctor Shangguan that is!"

"So formidable!" Xiao’er was quite cooperative, looking at him admiringly, her eyes shining with stars.

"Isn’t it!" Shangguan Xuanhao cocked his head, full of pride.

"Fourth Prince, before I came here, I saw a grave at the foot of the mountain. I’m sure there’s a skeleton there. Why don’t you dig it out and let us see? I’ve never seen the legendary revival of the dead, mending the bones with flesh. Show me how amazing it is!" Xiao’er said with an expression that read "I admire you, don’t disappoint me".

Hearing this, the Fourth Prince’s expression went from stunned to inconsolable.

Snort!

Snort!

Neither Xiao Fuzi nor Xiao Guizi, the Fourth Prince’s followers, could help but burst into laughter.

People accompanying them also struggled to hold back their laughs.

Shangguan Xuanyi, with a face full of smiles, looked at Xiao’er fondly. Dig it out and let us see? She did have the guts to say so!

The Fourth Prince turned his head and glared at everyone fiercely!

"I will cut off the tongue of anyone who dares to laugh!"

Then he turned back to Xiao’er and said in a pitiful tone, "Xiao’er, you shouldn’t treat me like this!"

He then straightened his back and said resolutely, "No, I must also find a confidante to help me bully you guys back! You are bullying me for having no one by my side!"

After saying that, he looked towards the Imperial Palace and wailed, "Mother, they are all bullying me!"

Everyone could not help but laugh.

OK, the Fourth Prince is truly an amusing guy. Xiao’er was so amused that she had a hard time standing up straight after confirming this fact.

"Hahaha..." Shangguan Xuanyi also laughed heartily.

When Xiao’er looked up, she saw him laughing heartily. She realized that someone could be so handsome while laughing heartily.

Now that everything had been taken care of, everyone prepared to return home.

Bai Tian inside the space, timely reminded Xiao’er, "Master, there’s a space stone at the top of that highest mountain."

Upon hearing this, Xiao’er stopped and looked at the distant high mountain: A space stone? Can it provide another space? But that mountain is very high, isn’t it? The clouds are even at the middle of the mountain!

Bai Tian: It is very high.

Xiao’er: If I go up, it will take a lot of time and effort, right?

Bai Tian nodded: Yes!

Xiao’er: This is Yaowang Town, there are surely countless precious medicinal materials like thousand-year-old ginseng, ten-thousand-year-old reishi, Tianshan snow lotus, and Cordyceps, right?

Bai Tian closed his eyes and sensed: There are ginseng and reishi that are hundreds of years old, but not a thousand years old. There are also snow lotus and Cordyceps.

Xiao’er: Bai Tian, I’ve been nurturing you all this time, now it’s your turn to work! Bring back the space stone and various precious medicinal materials for me tonight.

Indeed! Every mountain is a treasure! Xiao’er couldn’t help but her eyes crinkled with joy.

Upon hearing this, Bai Tian shook his goose-head swiftly: "How can I do that!"

"Haven’t all the shrimps and crab soldiers been eating for free? Ask them for help!

The birds in the space squawked and squawked in protest upon hearing this.