RPAGF Chapter 179 The Book of Green Bags
Chapter 179 The Book of Green Bags
Chapter 179 The Book of the Green Bag
Time passed quickly, and it wasn't until dawn that Ye Ru realized it was already daylight.
At this moment, many scholars walked around the pharmacy, as if it were some kind of festival.
"Chief Ye, today is a medicine gathering. Since we have been invited to participate, we should naturally give the Hua Sheng family some face."
With a hint of longing in her eyes, Chen Sijun spoke to Ye Ru.
The Hua family's medicine gatherings are renowned among the various sage families. The Great Learning states, "Investigate things to acquire knowledge." This principle is not only passed down in the families of Confucius and Mencius, but is also revered as a treasure among many medicine sage families.
"Let's go, I also want to see just how capable those scholars from the Hua Sheng family really are."
Ye Ru raised his head, rubbed his temples, and then smiled.
"This is a good opportunity to bring Mr. Hua back to the Hua family. Although Mr. Hua says he doesn't want to, I know he's just saying that. He actually wants to return to his roots."
Chen Sijun said slowly.
"Yes, Mr. Hua has done us both a great favor, so it's a good opportunity to lend a helping hand."
Ye Ru and Chen Sijun walked out of the room and happened to meet Hua Mufeng at the door. The three of them walked side by side towards the square of the medicine building.
Although the square is not large, it can still accommodate several thousand people. After all, this is the capital city and the old base of some of the powerful families.
"Those are the Confucius family, these are the Zhang family, and there's also the Dong family... the Sage of War..."
Hua Mufeng glanced around at the people, then introduced Ye Ru to them, saying that there were many other wealthy families present, and that all the seats for the prominent families and wealthy families were now full.
At one point, the former stopped in his tracks, and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes:
"I never expected it to be this guy."
"Who?"
Ye Ru followed the former's gaze and saw a young man dressed in Hua family robes with his eyes closed. His lips were thin, giving him a sharp and sarcastic look.
"This person is named Hua Shengming. He was only four years old when I left the family. But when he was born, he was surrounded by the fragrance of a hundred kinds of medicine. At the age of four, he had already comprehended a general pharmacopoeia. However, he chose to join the Huaxing camp."
Hua Mufeng sighed and then said, "Clearly, he also felt a little sorry for such a prodigy."
Hua Shengming seemed to sense a gaze coming from him, and his eyes opened slightly, meeting Ye Ru's gaze. A tense atmosphere instantly erupted the moment their eyes met.
"Pity……"
Ye Ru nodded. The other person's eyes were sharp, and a faint murderous aura appeared on his face. He seemed less like a good doctor and more like a demon.
"Hmph, you brat, you made me look bad in public. Today I'll make sure you're utterly disgraced!"
Hua Xing seemed to have noticed Ye Ru as well, and immediately lowered his head and said maliciously.
"Ahem, today is the time for the Hua Sheng family's pharmacopoeia. The arrival of all the esteemed members of the Hua Sheng family has brought great honor to this pharmacy."
At this moment, an elderly figure emerged from behind the curtain, finally reaching the high platform. He looked around and smiled.
"Master Hua, you are too polite. This medicine gathering concerns the safety of the people of the capital. I think it should not be held twice a year, but rather as many times as possible."
At this moment, the head of a wealthy family spoke up loudly.
"Yes, we should have as many of these kinds of medicines as possible."
……
The constant echoes of those who agreed with him made Ye Ru marvel at the deep roots and influence of the renowned families of medicine masters.
"Since that's the case, I won't say any more. Let's have these talented young people engage in a wonderful debate on medicine."
"The victor of this debate will receive a fourth-grade literary treasure from my Hua family, the Qingnangzi Book. Reading this book can cure all diseases. Although the Qingnangzi Book is nowhere to be found, it is still a precious literary treasure of my Hua Sheng family."
Confucius said, "Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me." I believe that everyone, whether they study medicine or not, has different views on the way of medicine. Therefore, whether it is the Hua Sheng family or other families, they can join this debate on the way of medicine.
The Hua Sheng family patriarch's few words raised the atmosphere to near climax.
"Patriarch, I have found Brother Hua Mufeng, who left the family in anger back then. Why don't we ask Brother Hua to tell us how he has been living these past years?"
At this moment, Hua Xing sneered, then stood up and looked at the head of the Hua Sheng family.
"Oh? Brother Hua has actually returned?"
The head of the Hua family frowned, then looked at Hua Xing and said slowly.
"Yes, Brother Hua is here today. I was just thinking, didn't he sever ties with our Hua Sheng family back then?"
Hua Xing spoke in a pretentious manner, silencing everyone else. Some of the older people naturally knew about the past grievances.
"This guy is shameless and has disgraced the ancestors of the Hua Sheng family."
Anger flashed across Chen Sijun's face, and then she said in a low voice.
Ye Ru narrowed his eyes slightly, and a gloomy look appeared on his face as well.
He knew that Hua Xing deliberately brought it up at this time, firstly to make things difficult for Hua Mufeng, and secondly to damage Hua Mufeng's literary reputation.
Hua Mufeng is no longer a member of the Hua Sheng family, which undoubtedly makes the former even more embarrassed.
The members of the Hua Sheng family also had strange expressions. The head of the Hua family looked around and then spotted Hua Mufeng, saying:
"Brother Hua, I didn't expect you to actually come. What happened back then was our fault, and it made you suffer."
Upon hearing this, Hua Mufeng lowered his eyes slightly. He knew that what happened back then was not the family head's fault at all, but rather that he was forced to leave the family due to pressure.
“Patriarch Hua, I have no connection with the Hua Sheng family anymore. There is no need for us to address each other as brothers.”
Taking a deep breath, Hua Mufeng suppressed the turmoil in his heart and said softly.
These words elicited a sigh from most people, but Hua Xing's lips curled into a cold smile, and he continued:
"Brother Hua, you are mistaken. Although you have taken the initiative to sever ties with the Hua Sheng family, you were born here and are still part of the Hua Sheng family. One should not forget one's roots."
"Hehe, Elder Huaxing, you are turning black into white. As a doctor, you were shameless in the past for bullying your superiors and deceiving your inferiors."
At that moment, a cold laugh rang out from the crowd, causing many people to turn their attention to that direction.
When they saw that the speaker was a boy who was no more than fifteen years old, they were all astonished.
"They're really like newborn calves that aren't afraid of tigers. This is the Hua Sheng family, how dare they come here and act so recklessly."
"Yes, they even dared to insult the Hua family. They're incredibly audacious."
Countless members of the various noble families whispered among themselves, while Hua Xing's face was extremely gloomy:
"You brat, I have no grudge against you, why do you slander me! Seize him!"
"Patriarch Hua, I had no intention of offending you. You want to arrest me before I've even said a few words? Isn't that a huge disservice to your hospitality?"
Surrounded by the crowd, Ye Ru spoke with sarcasm.