Early the next morning, Xin Yi handed over the child to Xiang Ling and his husband, specially changed into men's clothes, and prepared to ride into the city on Mrs. Cao's family's carriage.

Sanbao clamored to go with him and cried for a while at the door. Later, he was carried back by his beloved husband.

Liu and Zhang Erlang were listening in the corner next door for a long time, with their faces full of vicious spitting.

"This little bitch sneaked into the city, and he must be doing something shameful. Erlang, go hitch a car and call the boss's wife. I'm going to catch her today and make her lose face."

Xinyi is very popular in Zhangjiacun these days, and Mrs. Liu has already hated her daughter-in-law so hard that she can't control her, and she is planning to vent her anger.

The same is true for Zhang Erlang. Little Xie was taken away by the Kaifeng Mansion and has not been released for so long. Every time I go to inquire, I can't be sure, and I also hold a grudge.

The couple got into the car and followed him out of the house.

…

Xin Yi chatted and laughed with Mrs. Cao along the way, and walked along the official road into "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". She had seen this scene countless times, and now that she was in it, she felt like a dream.

.

Miss Cao has received a lot of favors from Cao Yi and Gao Miao these days, and today she brought some of her own chickens, eggs and local products to Da Cao Mansion and Prince Pu Mansion to return the favor.

Xin Yi got off the car at Hongqiao and said goodbye to Lady Cao.

Hongqiao at this point is very lively, with people coming and going on the bridge. There are various stalls on both sides of the bridge railings, fortune tellers, and people selling goods, making it very noisy. There are two small boats moored under the bridge, and there is a

A slightly larger passenger ship was passing through the arch hole, and the boatmen were shouting and rowing hard...

While looking at the scenery of Hongqiao, Xin Yi walked along the bridge and finally stopped at the entrance of a tavern called "Hongluo Winery".

Green ants' newly fermented wine, a small red clay stove, and a crooked-necked weeping willow tree in front of the door, this is the right place.

Xin Yi chuckled lightly and walked in.

"How many gentlemen are you?"

The bartender greeted him enthusiastically, and Xin Yi looked past her to the location near the Bian River in the inner room, "I'm looking for someone."

When Dong Dahai saw her, he stood up and waved. Without waiting for Xin Yi to walk over, he called the bartender over, "I want a plate of roasted kidneys, a rabbit with green onions, half a pound of braised lamb feet, and a corner of wine to warm up. Hurry up."

Bring some up."

The bartender smiled and went down to buy it.

Xin Yi sat down beside Dong Dahai and looked at today's host and guest.

"Boss Ma, right?"

"Ma Fan, the little lady is laughing."

The Chuzhou druggist introduced by Dong Dahai looked about forty years old, had a long beard, and was dressed plainly and elegantly. He smiled and narrowed his eyes when he spoke, looking very friendly.

Dong Dahai was very sensible. After making introductions, he bared his teeth and left.

"Today's drink money is mine. You two eat slowly. I'm still busy in the shop, so go ahead. I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

As the food and drinks arrived one after another, Xin Yi sat across from Ma Fan, raised his hand to pour the wine for him, and smiled softly.

"Boss Ma came to me today not just to pay the balance, right?"

Ma Fan picked up the wine glass and sipped it at the corner of his lips, then smiled at the sound.

"My lady is a sensible person, so Ma won't hide it. I do have a private matter that I want to inquire about from my lady."

Xin Yi smiled and said, "Please speak."

Ma Fan narrowed his eyes and looked at her as though he was examining her. After a long while, he said quietly: "As far as Ma knows, there is only one person in the world who knows the magical effects of Nux Vomica, Chen Chusheng. I am very curious about the origin of the little lady? And where did she come from?

Strychnos that you can get anywhere?”

Xin Yi smiled and asked, "Where did Boss Ma learn about Nux Vomica?"

Ma Fan's hand holding the cup paused for a moment, then put it down, took out a yellowed drawing from his arms, and moved it from the table to Xin Yi's face.

"When Ma went to Beijing to sell medicinal materials, he was taken care of by Dr. Chen. Seeing that I was alone, he often let me stay at his home and entertained him with warm wine. We fell in love and became friends forever. Later, Dr. Chen asked me to find this place.

When I plant trees, I have to smell them..."

Xin Yi asked: "Did Boss Ma find the tree?"

Ma Fan narrowed his eyes and sighed with emotion.

"I went all over the place to ask around, and I actually found two plants for him..."

Xin Yi narrowed his eyes, "Where's the tree?"

Ma Fan shook his head, "I traveled thousands of miles to transport the nux vomica tree to Bianjing, but I heard that Chen Chusheng had been demoted and returned to his hometown."

Xin Yi asked again: "Where is the tree?"

Ma Fan shook his head again: "No one can be found in the post, and I don't know what the tree is used for. It must have been abandoned or dead... I haven't seen Nux Vomica again for many years, and this time I suddenly came from shopkeeper Dong

I was shocked to learn that this thing was for sale there, so I made an appointment with the young lady to come and meet. I apologize for any rudeness."

After a pause, he saw Xin Yi was silent, and then said: "I have already answered everything the young lady asked me. It's time for the young lady to answer me, right?"

Xin Yi thought for a while and sighed.

"After Imperial Physician Chen was deposed, he lived in our village. This tree happened to be planted in the village. I heard about it from Imperial Physician Chen..."

She half-truthfully told Ma Fan about the tragedy of Chen Chusheng's family. After hearing this, he was filled with emotion and sighed while stroking his beard.

"It's a pity, it's a pity..."

Ma Fan unfolded the drawing, pondered for a moment, and suddenly looked up at Xin Yi, "Ma wants to go to the medical hut where Mrs. Chen lived... the Yaowang Pagoda that was struck by lightning. I wonder if the little lady can do it."

Is it convenient for me to accompany you?"

Xin Yi frowned slightly, then smiled.

"certainly."

The two made an appointment, and Xin Yi asked him about the market conditions of some medicinal materials in the north and south. Ma Fan answered all questions, and he was very knowledgeable.

Xin Yi changed the topic at this time and asked with a smile: "Mr. Chen has a fellow junior named Cui You. I wonder if Boss Ma knows him?"

Ma Fan was stunned for a moment and then said with a smile: "Back then, I had a chance encounter with Dr. Cui at the Imperial Physician Chen's residence. We once had a drink around the fire and talked about medicine. We were not very happy. How could the young lady know this?

he?"

Xin Yi smiled and said: "Mr. Cui is in Bianjing."

Ma Fan's face showed a bit of surprise, "I once heard that Mr. Cui traveled around the country and made his home all over the world. I didn't expect to settle in Bianjing. Please introduce me to my wife. I want to meet my old friend..."

Xin Yi still kept a smile and spoke calmly.

"It's easy. I'll help Boss Ma make an appointment with Mr. Cui. How about we meet at Yaowang Pagoda tomorrow?"

"good……"

Before Ma Fan could say a good word, there was a bang at the door of the wine shop.

Mrs. Liu had been watching outside for a long time. Seeing that the two of them were eating, drinking and laughing, she became impatient and rushed in with Zhang Erlang and Mr. Gong. In front of many diners, she yelled at Xin Yi.

"You shameless little whore, you finally let me catch you today, right? You come out to seduce wild men in broad daylight, but you can't stand it anymore, you're so itchy and bitten, aren't you..."

Liu was a great dance master, and he spent his whole life pretending to be a ghost. He relied on these two words. When he scolded people, his voice was sharp, he was loud, and his mouth was bad.

Mrs. Gong couldn't bear it and pulled her sleeves.

"Mom, if you have something to say, you can talk about it when you get back. Don't let others laugh at you."

Ms. Liu spat, shook Ms. Gong away and rolled up her sleeves.

"The little bastard is not afraid of jokes, so what should I be afraid of? My Sanlang hasn't even been born yet, and today I'm going to drag this slut to see the official and give me an explanation..."

Xin Yi couldn't help laughing when he saw her acting like a shrew.

"What are you yelling about? Isn't that embarrassing enough?"

Mrs. Liu was a little afraid of her strength and did not dare to take action. She just put her hands on her hips and cursed angrily to attract others to listen.

"My daughter-in-law here has strong wings, and I dare to scold her casually. She really has a white-eyed wolf. The neighbors are coming to judge. Should such a little bitch be dragged to see an official and put in jail...

…”

It was so noisy. Xin Yi rubbed his temples.

This Mrs. Liu is like a louse on her body. It can't bite anyone but kills others.

Seeing more and more people gathered around to watch the excitement, pointing and laughing, Xin Yi apologized to Ma Fan apologetically, got up and strode towards Liu.

"Since you are not afraid of embarrassment, then I will help you become famous..."

Mrs. Liu's eyes widened, "Little bitch, what are you going to do?"

Xin Yi didn't answer, but grabbed Ms. Liu's wrist and pulled it out. Ms. Liu screamed loudly, but couldn't break free from Xin Yi's hand. She howled like a butchered pig. Zhang Erlang followed up and grabbed her, while Ms. Gong was helpless.

The people nearby tried to persuade them to make peace, and several people made noisy noises until they walked to a wine shop by the Bian River filled with colorful flag poles...

The crowd grew bigger and bigger.

Xin Yi smiled coolly and pushed Mrs. Liu in.

"Shopkeeper, this is Zhang Silang's mother. She is here to help Zhang Silang pay the bill."
To be continued...