Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 565 - 563

Chapter 565: 563

Du Yijin felt confused after hearing Xiao’er’s words, assuming that the Rui’an county lord may have misspoken.

Just as Jingrui entered the room, he overheard Xiao’er’s words and was also baffled by them. Giving the medicine out of respect for him? What does this have to do with him? Isn’t Du Miss friends with Xiao’er, not him?

The thought flashed across Jingrui’s mind, but he didn’t give it any further consideration, believing that Xiao’er might’ve mispronounced her words.

"My sister’s medicine is very effective. It treats ailments and strengthens the body when one is well. Your younger brother will certainly recover after taking it. These are the medicines that Miss Du just asked for. These two packets are for colds, and these two packets are for asthma. I suggest Miss Du allows her brother to try my sister’s medicine first and not take the ones you ordered today." With that, Jingrui placed the four packets of medicine on the table.

A few days ago, Jingrui had seen her maid come to their shop in the rain to purchase the medicine. Now she was here personally to do the same. Among the medicines she purchased was one for the common cold, likely because her brother hadn’t fully recovered and her maid had fallen ill, forcing her to come and queue for the medicine herself.

Two days had already passed, and her brother was still waiting for her to return with the medicine. This suggested that the medicine wasn’t quite effective.

Du Yijin held the bottle Xiao’er had given and was somewhat indecisive.

The medicine is helpful in curing diseases and strengthening the body. Hearing this, she suspected that the medicine must be very expensive. Even though she earned quite a bit of silver with the Rui’an county lord not long ago, most of it had been spent buying land to plant walnuts, leaving her nearly penniless.

"Rui’an county lord, how much is this medicine per bottle?" As long as the medicine was truly effective and could cure her brother’s illness, no matter how expensive, she would buy it. Worst case scenario, she would have to shamelessly go into debt for it.

"This medicine isn’t for sale, you don’t need to pay. Take it." Xiao’er shook her head.

"That doesn’t seem right!" Du Yijin hesitated.

"I usually give this medicine to my friends without any charge. The only time I charged for it, it was for 100,000 taels per pill."

100,000 taels per pill!

Du Yijin was dumbfounded and didn’t know how to react for a moment. The bottle in her hand felt like a hot potato. Whether she accepted it or not seemed to be a problem: "Just 100,000 taels, could I even pay back this debt in ten lifetimes?"

Seeing her reaction, Xiao’er couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Jingrui also laughed and said, "My sister was just joking. This is a gift from her, you won’t need to pay it back. This pill isn’t for sale."

"Yes, we don’t sell this pill because the medicinal ingredients are very difficult to grow, but all the ingredients are grown at home, so we don’t need payment. Miss Du, please take it. Don’t be polite." Xiao’er added.

A blush crept onto Du Yijin’s face when she heard these words. She hadn’t expected that she would actually express her thoughts out loud. However, she really needed the medicine and she couldn’t bear not saving her brother when there was a chance right in front of her. She remembered this kindness: "Lord Rui’an, Young Master Shen, I will remember your kindness. If given a chance, I will definitely repay it."

Xiao’er nodded her head with a meaningful expression, "There should be an opportunity. Go back and give the medicine to your brother now."

"Thank you, Young Master Shen and Rui’an county lord. I’ll take my leave now." Du Yijin stood up and bowed, eager to bring her medicine back to her brother as soon as possible.

Jingrui nodded and then remembered what she mentioned while queueing, about bringing back the medicine to save her brother’s life. He then asked, "Miss Du, did you come by carriage? If not, let me arrange to have someone take you home."

"No need, I arrived by carriage." The truth was, she had taken a carriage. But her father had needed it and she had sent the coachman back; she now had to make her own way home.

However, regardless of how it ended, she felt embarrassed asking for a ride home as her house wasn’t far from here.

After Du Yijin left, Xiao’er turned to Jingrui without blinking at all, "Big brother, don’t you have anything to say to me?"

Jingrui was at a loss: "Say what?"

"Didn’t big brother treat Miss Du too well?"

"Did I? Minus, isn’t she your friend? I thought you would be happy to help her?"

"I have more friends than just Miss Du. Big brother, you don’t usually rush to help any of my other friends!"

Unable to help himself, Jingrui rolled his eyes at Xiao’er: "Do your other friends need my help?"

"Well... not really." But not needing help doesn’t necessarily mean he shouldn’t offer it.

"I have a good relationship with Miss Du’s brother and understand her situation pretty well. They are both decent people, so why not help if possible."

"Yes, poor Miss Du, I’m afraid she won’t be able to get married later." After saying this, Xiao’er sneakily glanced at Jingrui’s reaction.

"Why would you say that? She’s such a wonderful lady. Someone is bound to be interested." Jingrui responded carelessly, and sat back down at the table and lowered his head to start looking at the ledger.

"Big brother, you also think she’s good? So, would big brother like to marry her and bring her home as my sister-in-law?" Xiao’er asked tentatively.

Upon hearing this, Jingrui looked up and stared at Xiao’er, "Don’t say these things casually, you might ruin her reputation."

"So, big brother are you willing or not? Mother is eager to find you a wife lately. Have you set your eyes on anyone?"

Jingrui thought for a moment, then shook his head: "I don’t know, I haven’t thought about it. Marriage is a major matter determined by one’s parents and the matchmaker’s words. Mother..."

Xiao’er was deflated: "Big brother, stop talking, I need to concentrate on my drawing."

Jingrui: ...

Wasn’t it her who asked him? And he was just responding?

Unable to give up just yet, Xiao’er continued, "Then, big brother, if mother decided on Miss Du as your wife, would you be happy?"

Jingrui: Weren’t we done talking?! Women can be so fickle!

Jingrui thought about it and said, "I wouldn’t be unhappy. Since you also like Miss Du, she must be a good person."

"I also like Princess Wanru! How about her as your wife?" Xiao’er struggled to suppress her exasperation!

She likes them, so he thinks they’re good? Who, after all, is getting married?!

"Isn’t Princess Wanru already promised to the Nangong Crown Prince?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao’er had a strong urge to hit someone. She patiently asked again, "What about the Fifth Princess? I like her too!"

"You are marrying the Sixth Prince, and I should marry the Fifth Princess? This isn’t a wive-swap!"

Xiao’er: ...

Alright, she made a mistake with her examples.

"What about Fu Ranhui? I really like her, too."

"She won’t do."

The spark of curiosity was reignited in Xiao’er. Why would Fu Ranhui be unsuitable while Du Yijin would be?!

Could it be that her big brother didn’t realize he in fact likes Du Yijin and not Fu Ranhui?!

"She holds a high status. If I married her, mother would be uncomfortable."

Xiao’er: ...

Big Brother, when you’re looking for a wife, shouldn’t your primary consideration be whether you like her?!

First, it was about who she liked, then it was about making mother uncomfortable. Who, after all, was he marrying!

Xiao’er really didn’t want to talk to him anymore! Yet, she couldn’t help but be curious:

"Big Brother, do you like any girls? Just like how the Sixth Prince likes me, and how Brother Ri likes Yun’er?"

"Didn’t your relationship with the Sixth Prince and Yun’er’s relationship with Brother Ri develop from spending time together? Since I haven’t spent time with other girls, who should I like?"

At the conclusion of this, Xiao’er finally accepted defeat. She couldn’t argue with him! This topic is finished.

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