Chapter Seven: Healing the World with a Hanging Pot

Xie Zhaoying sneered: "What are you doing joining the commotion?"

I chuckled: "You must not tell anyone this. Don't guess about the trivial matters of girls. I promise it will be kept from my parents!"

Song Zijing had to admit his educational failure: "Expressing the bitterness in words is not as effective as a single sigh"

I asked: "Do you know where I can get some money?"

Most of my fellow villagers suffer from gastrointestinal diseases, and some cases are more complex; I myself only have a superficial understanding. It is only at this moment that I begin to regret not studying hard enough in the past. ... If I had slept less in class, if I had watched fewer TV series, if ...

Yunxiang asked, "Are we coming again tomorrow?"

I said: "Comrade Xiao Song, it would be too ungracious to keep pretending. That young lady has harbored feelings for you for quite some time, sending you soup in the heat of summer and clothes in the cold of winter. Can you honestly say you were unaware of it? Do not let my sister's good intentions go to waste"

The coachman was moved: "Miss Four has a truly kind heart." After saying this, he rode away.

I had to return with disappointment. However, those fellow villagers were reluctant to part and accompanied me all the way to the city gate

I was just about to give her a few words of reprimand when suddenly a maid rushed into the backyard, shouting: "A great event! A great event! The young lady is expecting again!"

The next day, I changed into a set of cloth garments and, accompanied by Yunxiang, climbed over the wall and slipped out.

I let out a short and faint "Eh?" and then was knocked over, falling straight to the ground.

An old man beside me said, "Young lady, you may not know this. Those of us who have fled here are not allowed to enter the city. The guards at the city gate will drive us away upon seeing us"

I smirk: "In the past, or perhaps in the future, a great literary figure and educator once said: Time is like water in a sponge; as long as one is willing to squeeze, there will always be some available."

Until Xie Zhaoying pulled me away with a face full of frustration, leaving Xie Lingjuan standing there, wanting to cry but having no tears.

I have already touched the child. The body temperature is icy cold. I checked thoroughly and asked, "Is the child feeling unwell?"

However, if one has no money, nothing can be accomplished. It is at this moment that one realizes their decision was both impulsive and foolishly naive

As soon as I heard that I could go out, I immediately perked up, rushing over with a flattering expression, clinging to Madam Xie's arm and whining that I wanted to go too

Then the mother called out: "Living Bodhisattva! Good people are rewarded!" and suddenly fell at my feet

My words have ignited the flames of resentment. The vast masses of people, driven to desperation by poverty and suffering, have begun to voice their grievances, and the clamor of their complaints is overwhelming, almost drowning me. What about the once-in-a-decade snow disaster, the corruption of officials, and the issue of racial discrimination

I shamelessly laughed: "I don't know. I study under high pressure all day long, and the stress is overwhelming, so it's inevitable that I speak nonsense."

In fact, he and Xie Zhaoke are not without hope; at worst, they could stage a faked death and elope, living freely and easily, drifting along the rivers and lakes. After eighteen years, when the storm has passed, they could return with their child to acknowledge their roots, and relatives would gather together, weeping in unison.

I smiled through tears: "Sir, you are remarkable"

I lifted the curtain and looked outside, surprised to see many ragged individuals crowded under the trees and in the grass, each one emaciated and wearing a worried expression after the snow and ice had melted.

I crouched down to scoop up some snow when suddenly a pair of long hands reached over to scoop up a handful as well. I looked up and smiled at the person, saying: "Mr. Song, Happy New Year"

Food poisoning? That's not too bad. Spring comes quickly in Dongqi, and everything suddenly revives, with bacteria vigorously reproducing their next generation. What I fear is the potential outbreak of any infectious diseases.

As soon as I get up in the morning, I practice my voice, striving to transform my broken gong into heavenly music. I personally feel that even if Dongqi achieves the four modernizations, I may not necessarily attain immortality. After breakfast, I go to the school, where Song Zijing, following Madam Xie's orders, has prepared a special study plan for me, focusing on various historical texts and poetry. I am someone who is well-read but does not have a broad memory; I learn things as water flows over a duck's back, leaving no trace. Fortunately, Song Zijing is very understanding of me and does not push me; instead, he often discusses some medical knowledge with me. I am someone who is well-read but does not have a broad memory; I learn things as water flows over a duck's back, leaving no trace. Fortunately, Song Zijing is very understanding of me and does not push me; instead, he often discusses some medical knowledge with me.

I said: "What are you burning? I am doing good deeds."

I do not blame her for being ungrateful in the face of temptation, and I have picked myself up.

I smiled playfully and said, "How could I possibly make you worry, sir?"

I smiled wickedly and said, "Wait a moment."

While the other women stayed indoors by the fire and played with mahjong, I, along with several children including Xie Lingjuan, was happily building snowmen in the courtyard

The elder sister is indeed pregnant, two months along, and the fetus is stable. Madam Xie was so overjoyed that tears streamed down her face, saying that the wish she made before the Buddha at the beginning of the year had come true. She then mentioned that after the New Year, she would go to the mountains to fulfill her vow.

Xie Lingjuan, the main culprit, not only did not flee, but also stood by laughing secretly

I took out a small amount of change that I carried with me and said, "Sister-in-law, your child has eaten something wrong; it is not a serious illness. Let him drink more water. Take this money and hurry to take him to see a doctor."

Yunxiang trembled in fear: "Rebellion?"

Xie Lingjuan, this child, though small, is quite clever and full of ideas. She directs the Ma brothers to flit about like flies, sometimes piling things up and other times pushing them down, purely to amuse herself at their expense

As it was the New Year, he wore a brand new deep purple outfit, which was understated and dignified. Yet, he exuded a warm and gentle demeanor, as delicate as spring willows, with a flawless smile, akin to the abundant auspicious snow covering the ground. I found myself momentarily captivated by his handsome features.

However, I also lack the audacity to go back to Madam Xie and demand the money again

Then the mother smiled bitterly: "Bark and roots. In this day and age, what else is there to eat?"

Song Zijing was taken aback: "What did you say?"

Song Zijing gently smiled at me and said, "Miss Si, Happy New Year"

In the afternoon, it was time for music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. My hands were like chicken claws; as soon as I placed them on the guqin, all the strings snapped, and the guqin master fled in panic, as if I had mastered some unparalleled magical skill. The Go master was Song Zijing, and after I arranged the pieces to form a "囧" character, he switched to playing against himself. I was relatively good at calligraphy; my father had sent me to the Youth Palace to learn hard pen calligraphy for two years when I was young. However, I was not good at painting; every time I attempted it, I would flood the scene with ink.

Due to my foolish eating and sleeping habits, I have gained a few pounds, and Xie Zhaohua's little face has finally become rounder, with her skin also becoming a bit fairer, radiating a healthy vitality.

A tie

However, all the cattle and sheep at home have frozen to death, and they have nothing to eat when they return

Lost in thought, the carriage came to a stop. The coachman said, "Miss Si, there are refugees blocking the road ahead, we need to take a detour."

I was filled with rage, suddenly sitting up, and my head collided violently with something, a flash of light appeared before my eyes, and I fell back down. Mr. Song Zijin was also knocked down to the ground by my impact.

I ran outside the city and saw the lady from yesterday. I went over to greet her: "Madam, has your son's illness improved a bit?"

After returning home from offering incense that day, I felt somewhat restless.

I hurriedly helped her up, "Sister-in-law, please don't do this. It's just a small effort, I can't bear it."

I laughed: "But she likes you. If father finds out, he will definitely transfer you to another place. By then, you won't be able to see the books in this attic anymore"

I have restrained myself a bit: "They all say the inner palace is like the sea. If I am to cast myself into the sea, I must possess the heroic spirit and awareness to do so"

I suddenly saw a mother holding a child, wiping her tears, while the child had a pale face and occasionally twitched his hands and feet

I patted her shoulder and said, "That is just the worst outcome, I was merely speaking." Suddenly, an idea struck me, and I pulled Yunxiang over, "Good sister, how about we do some good deeds?"

No, it is just that I have been vomiting and having diarrhea since early this morning

Yunxiang touched my forehead: "Miss, you are not burning up, are you?"

Song Zijing frowned and said, "It can't be that bad."

The place where I grew up is located further south, and even in winter, when it snows, the snow melts into water shortly after it falls to the ground. However, the Eastern Qi capital is situated to the north, and during the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, a heavy snowfall blankets the entire world in a silver-white attire, creating a beautiful and spectacular scene that captivates the heart.

I am filled with poetic inspiration and laugh heartily: "I laugh towards the heavens with my sword held high, regardless of my fate, my loyalty and courage are as vast as the Kunlun mountains."

The working people are simple and kind, always remembering even the smallest acts of kindness. I think of others who lack clothing and food in the cold winter, while I am wrapped in warm blankets, surrounded by candles, and enjoying luxurious food and clothing. After all, I come from an ordinary family, and my heart feels heavy, causing me to lose the desire to travel.

My mind is still in a state of confusion, and I can already hear Song Zijing's anxious voice calling me: "Fourth Miss!"

There is also something fun, which is that it has snowed

Suddenly, a snowball flew in out of nowhere, heading straight for Song Zijing's beautiful occiput. I opened my mouth to call out, but before the sound could escape, I saw Song Zijing precisely tilt his head as if equipped with a reverse radar. Then, the snowball grazed his cheek and came flying towards me.

Having a maid is truly wonderful; in the past, if I wanted to eat like this, I had to do it all by myself

Song Jingyan: "What a wonderful poem! What a wonderful poem!"

What did you eat

Everyone was taken aback. I thought that my sister-in-law had merely indulged in too much food during the New Year and upset her stomach, but I did not expect that she had secretly blossomed and bore fruit again.

Indeed, today I encountered many individuals with rather pronounced facial features

The elder sister was so excited, as if she were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the liberating army. She wanted to take my hand but did not dare to, so she could only keep saying: "Young lady, you truly have the heart of a Bodhisattva! Truly the heart of a Bodhisattva!"

Song Zijing's handsome face was tinged with a rosy blush, truly a sight to behold, and I could not take my eyes off him

I said: "Although spring has begun, it is still cold and freezing. How can one find a good place to settle?"

Song Zijing examined my artwork with his hands clasped behind his back. He clearly could not identify what kind of creature it was, nor could he associate it with the superstitious concept of totem worship. After a long hesitation, he finally said: "Is it a duck?"

I joyfully ran up to the still-dazed little girl, Xie Lingjuan, and grinned, revealing my white and even teeth: "Your mother is about to give birth to a little brother! No one will love you anymore! Everyone will abandon you! They'll sell you to a bear as a child bride..."

Xie Zhaoying also comfortingly patted my head and praised, "Xiao Hua has grown taller."

However, during the day you need to study books and practice the piano, where is the time to go out

I laughed so hard that I was in a flurry: "I pray to the Bodhisattva to bless me to soon take charge of the Eastern Palace"

Song Zijing furrowed his brows in contemplation. It is already quite a grievance for someone of his remarkable intellect and talent to be reduced to teaching me this kind of worthless drivel. If I voluntarily seek to leave, I will have ample time to continue my literary studies, so why not take advantage of this opportunity

I said: "Isn't it true that even with money, one cannot see a doctor?"

However, action is always more difficult than planning

The first act of kindness done out of loyalty, of course, had its shortcomings. The amount of silver I had was not considerable; after looking at about twenty, Yunxiang said, "Miss, we don't have enough money."

The coachman said: "Miss Si, you are unaware. The northern regions are experiencing a snow disaster, and many people are trapped in the snowfields. These are the ones who managed to escape; they cannot enter the city and are all crowded outside."

I am humble: "Flattery! Flattery!"

The monthly expenses are all covered by the madam, and there are clear amounts specified. However, miss, when you were ill before, that portion of the money was saved.

I single-handedly developed a venue, relying on my previous skill in carving radish flowers, meticulously crafting until the outline of a Snoopy gradually emerged. Perhaps due to insufficient solidification, one of the dog's ears suddenly fell off.

Madam Xie was very touched: "Xiao Hua, it is truly wonderful that you have such awareness"

My current schedule is as packed as that of a college entrance examination candidate

The elder sister was taken aback for a moment before recognizing me, and with great joy exclaimed: "It is this young lady! My son is fine! You have come to see us again?"

"Success and failure are but fleeting illusions, how many times has the sunset turned red"

Yunxiang said: "I don't know. I heard that the nearby county towns also do not allow them to enter the city. These are all herdsmen, many of whom have come from the Liao Kingdom. We people of Qi refer to them as barbarians and have always looked down on them. When children misbehave, their parents scare them by saying they will send them to the Liao barbarians to be shepherd boys"

After the year passed, I set off to Mount Ten Thousand Buddhas in a swaying horse-drawn carriage. Yunxiang sat beside me, helping me to shell the melon seeds, which I then grabbed and tossed into my mouth.

This child is very seriously ill

I reached out to touch the child's forehead. Yunxiang hurriedly called out: "Miss!"

I said harshly: "At the head of Peach Blossom Isle ... ... "

Xie Zhaoying pulled me and said: "Let's go, we need to congratulate the eldest sister."

Then there were the gloating laughter of Xie Lingjuan and a few others

I also patted his arm: "Second brother has also grown stronger."

In fact, there is nothing wrong with time travel; it is just that one does not have much freedom. How wonderful it would be if I could become a man, allowing me to roam the world freely. However, how would I resolve the physiological issues? Of course, I cannot marry a wife; would I have to take in a bunch of male companions? ... Isn't this precisely the popular notion of a broken back nowadays ...

I, Education Cloud Xiang, state: "Allowing them to wander aimlessly is not a solution. Food is the most fundamental need for human survival. When the people cannot have enough to eat, they will inevitably develop dissatisfaction towards the governing institutions. If this sentiment is allowed to brew, it will ultimately lead to an outbreak. The people will rise up to overthrow this institution, topple the wealthy class, and while addressing their basic survival needs, establish a new society that benefits themselves. In our words, this is called revolution; in your words, it is rebellion." The people will rise up to overthrow this institution, topple the wealthy class, and while addressing their basic survival needs, establish a new society that benefits themselves. In our words, this is called revolution; in your words, it is rebellion.

I pinched him hard to remind him to know when to stop

Thus, Song Zijing smiled and nodded: "Alright. You must not neglect your other studies, be careful of Madam Xie testing you"

Then she hurried over, helping Song Zijing to his feet, her voice trembling: "Mr. Song, how are you? Does your head hurt? Did you injure yourself there?"

I asked: "What is going on? Why are there so many refugees?"

After her promotion, many ailing refugees came to seek help. I set up a stall in the dilapidated temple, borrowing the incense table of the Earth God to treat them.

I smirked: "If you don't want her to go, then you should hurry up and marry her."

I confidently declare (if there is any) that: "Of course, it is to alleviate the suffering of the world! With my average score of 70 in my third year of college, I cannot claim to tackle complex ailments, but I am more than capable of handling common colds, fevers, and stomachaches."

I was suddenly overjoyed: "Sir, my request is not high; could you please cancel my afternoon Go and calligraphy classes? After all, I am like a potato unable to carve jade. Whether you teach me or not, I won't be able to learn, so why not take a step back and let everyone be at ease?"

Song Zijing added: "Furthermore, do not stir up trouble."

I felt a wave of heartache, so I took pen and paper to write down the prescription and called for the coachman: "You ride into the city and fetch this medicine."

I said: "I will come to examine your illness. If you cannot buy the medicine, I will purchase it for you"

I cheer

Yunxiang does not understand: "What good deeds?"

Then the mother anxiously said: "Yes, suddenly fell ill, there is no way to remedy it at all"

At this moment, they heard Xie Zhaoke's panicked voice: "What is happening?"

Song Zijing is not foolish, he smiled faintly and said, "Go ahead."

Song Zijing asked me: "Do you want to enter the palace?"

The first Spring Festival I experienced in this world has passed in a lively yet peaceful manner

Poor Mr. Song, having successfully evaded the hidden weapons, could not escape the open assault

I said: "I will not go, but Third Sister will. In any case, our Xie family cannot compete with the Zhao family, so we must sacrifice a daughter to lure the wolf."

Song Zijing fixed his clear eyes on me and asked, "Will you tell Lord Xie?"

Xie Zhaoying's expression changed, and she rushed over with concern: "Fourth sister, my dear sister, where did you fall? Does it hurt? Let me take a look!"

At this moment, Xie Zhaoying, who heard the commotion, also ran over. Upon seeing me, she pointed her hand and burst into a very unkind laugh

I refer to myself as Xiao Min, which is a homophone of my original name. They then call me Miss Min

Isn't the weather getting warmer now?

Xie Zhaoying is wiping my face with a handkerchief belonging to some girl I don't know, and my words are constantly interrupted by him: "It's fine... it's just... later when I bumped into something... it hurt... it really hurt! Second brother, you're wiping the spot where I bumped into!"

He asked: "What do you want to do with this time?"

I hurriedly called for the car to stop and jumped down from it

In the temple, you do react quite intensely

Song Zijing stood up and first came over to ask me, "Did the Fourth Miss not fall?"

Yun Xiangji, asked: "Does the young lady still care about those disaster victims?"

As I was lost in thought, I heard Song Zijing say: "My relationship with Miss San is not what you imagine it to be"

Song Zijing said: "The third young lady cannot go either"

Xie Zhaoying was so frightened by the smile that she broke out in a cold sweat