A master of metaphysics is farming.

Chapter 143: 1 rise, 1 fall

After resting at the He residence for a few days, Shen Zhuoci frequently visited Qi Sui.

Chu Wu's injuries have healed. He was previously unable to speak, but now he can communicate with Xiang He's consciousness.

He's flying around in the yard right now, having a wonderful time.

The little rabbit, however, remained asleep, its breathing steady but showing no signs of waking.

"Hey girl, come and try this!" Jiang Xinyue came over with a bowl of soup. "I feel this tastes even better, please try it for me."

Recently, under the guise of health preservation, Jiang Xinyue has been trying various medicinal diets. She follows Xiang He's advice and spends all her time in the kitchen.

She sniffed the air; it smelled quite fresh.

"Xinyue, are you planning to open a medicinal cuisine restaurant?"

Jiang Xinyue's eyes widened when she asked the question casually. "You guessed it!"

"..." Xiang He looked up speechlessly, "You do this every day, how come you don't have any thoughts about it..."

"Hehe!" Jiang Xinyue stirred her bowl with a spoon. "You know about medicinal herbs, and I can cook! There are many restaurants in the capital, but I've never seen one that serves medicinal cuisine. I'm thinking of giving it a try."

"Is there enough money?"

Jiang Xinyue stopped eating and smiled, "You didn't even ask me if I was sure."

"We'll only know once we do it. Besides, you said yourself that there are no medicinal cuisine restaurants in the capital. It's perfect that you take the lead in opening the first one. You'll definitely be the one who profits."

He Sui'an, who was sitting to the side, put down his book and said, "Let's drive to the East Market. There are many powerful and influential people there." After saying that, he picked up his book again and continued reading.

Xiang He turned to look at him, "Come and try it. I'm not picky about food, but you guys who are used to eating can help me taste it."

He Sui'an didn't even put down his book, and casually pointed to the door, "The young master is here, let him have a taste."

The two looked towards the door at the same time, and after a while they heard the door being pushed open. A dashing figure walked in, followed by Qin Fuhua.

"Sir, you're amazing! You knew who it was before you even saw them."

Xiang He pursed her lips. "People with good hearing can tell who it is just by the sound of footsteps."

"That's still amazing!"

"Impressive?" Shen Zhuoci walked in, waving his folding fan. "Are you referring to me, the young master?"

Don't be presumptuous.

Xiang He glanced at Jiang Xinyue, who immediately understood and ran to the kitchen to prepare the medicinal meal.

"What are you eating?"

"You all have a share too."

"very nice!"

After finishing the last bite, Xiang He put the empty bowl aside. "I cooked a whole pot of this, it'll go bad if you don't eat it."

"..." Shen Zhuoci sat down, "Can't you say something comforting?"

Seeing how familiar they were with him, Qin Fuhua seemed a little awkward, "So Brother Shen is so familiar with you all..."

“They are easy to get along with and very honest. Fu Hua should come here more often; it’s quite interesting.”

Xiang He immediately raised his hand to stop them, "My place can't withstand the ravages of you rich people. Stop it, or you'll attract unwanted attention."

"Look at what He girl is saying, I came here secretly."

At this moment, He Sui'an came over and sat down, fiddling with the tea set on the table. "Princess, what brings you here?"

The question fell on Qin Fuhua, who visibly tensed up, clutching her shirt with both hands. "Then...how is that rabbit? Is it dead...?"

"She's half-dead, isn't she?" Xiang He raised her hand and beckoned, and Chu Wu cried out as it landed in her hand. "She's a demon, why does the princess care about her?"

The words carried a distinct chill, making Qin Fuhua's already anxious heart sink even further.

"After hearing what you said that day, I went to find Brother Shen and learned that the demons were not entirely evil..."

"Well, then what?"

The cold tone dissipated into mist over the hot tea. He Sui'an poured tea for the two of them, saying, "It's no wonder He'er is angry. She wasn't feeling well that day, but you two indiscriminately killed living beings. She was so eager to save the demon that she was also exhausted. She had to rest for several days before she felt better."

He glanced at He Xi and finally relaxed his tone, "What does the princess want to ask?"

Qin Fuhua bit her lip for a long time before finally speaking, "Did I ruin her life...?"

Those present remained silent for a long while, listening to the sound of the wind.

"Yes, her cultivation has been completely dissipated."

The sound was very soft, so soft that it seemed like only the whisper of the wind, yet it dealt Qin Fuhua a heavy blow.

She seemed to be frozen in place, her whole body tense for no reason, even her expression froze.

The courtyard in front of the door fell silent again. Xiang He pointed at the table with her finger, and Chu Wu nodded in response, occasionally pecking at her finger.

Xiang He looked at Chu Wu with great interest, "Do you know how difficult it is for living beings to cultivate? It could take decades, hundreds of years, or even thousands of years of good fortune."

After a moment of silence, Xiang He lowered her gaze and said, "She's just a rabbit spirit. Before she met a human, she couldn't even defeat other demons. She had to rely on Shuang'er's help to escape danger."

The image of a reflection in the water beneath the distant tree brought tears to her eyes. The leaves in her hand were lush and green, while the fallen leaves at her feet were yellow and about to wither.

Born in one day, fallen in another.

"She is currently seriously injured, and it is unknown whether she can rebuild her lost cultivation."

“He girl…”

A soft voice called in her ear. Xiang He looked up at Jiang Xinyue with surprise, then followed her finger to the door.

A snow-white rabbit hopped out, its ruby-like eyes darting around, finally seeming to look at He. It hopped over and reached out to He, who obediently climbed onto its paw.

Qin Fuhua's eyes followed the rabbit in Xiang He's arms. It looked very well-behaved, with no color in its body and soft, snow-white fur.

Xiang He gently stroked its back and said softly, "You woke up at just the right time..."

After being stunned for a moment, Jiang Xinyue quickly put the plate on the table and rushed to the kitchen to find red fruit.

"Now she is just a rabbit, no longer able to speak human language, no longer able to take on a human form."

Chu Wu blinked on the table, flapped its wings and flew to the big tree, picked up a new leaf and came back, shook its head a few times, opened its palm to He, and put the new leaf down.

The new leaves in her palm were so tender. Xiang He stared at them blankly, a hint of joy in her eyes. "The sun shines on the leaves, and life is everywhere..."

She suddenly picked up the rabbit, her eyes sparkling with laughter, "If you cultivate diligently, things will get better."

The rabbit in my hand seemed to understand; it blinked its eyes, moved its mouth a few times, and then closed its eyes as if it had fallen asleep.

Xiang He placed the rabbit on her lap. Jiang Xinyue rushed over with some red berries. Seeing the rabbit asleep, she pouted, "I was thinking of giving her some red berries..."

"She needs enough rest, please put her back."

"Alright!" Jiang Xinyue carefully picked them up, not forgetting to add, "You guys should try my cooking, I'm still waiting to open the shop!"

Xiang He shrugged. "Please, Princess and Prince, try Xin Yue's porridge. She plans to open a restaurant in the East Market, where there are many nobles. It has to suit your tastes."

Just a moment ago it was so heavy, but now Xiang He's relaxed tone took away that heaviness.

Shen Zhuoci unceremoniously reached out and placed a bowl in front of Qin Fuhua, saying, "Fuhua, have a taste."

The medicinal porridge was right in front of me when suddenly a few water droplets fell and bloomed.

Qin Fuhua quickly covered her face with a handkerchief, "Excuse me..."