Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty
Chapter 248 - 247: Miracle Medicine for Men’s Health

Chapter 248: Chapter 247: Miracle Medicine for Men’s Health

With strange names spinning around in his head, Chen Afu kept his fingers busy filling empty flower pots with new plants.

By his side, Xia Yue remarked with a laugh, "Such pretty flowers. Jin Bao is growing more and more capable; not just bringing birds home, but flowers too. But what’s the flower called? I’ve never seen it before."

Chen Afu shook his head to indicate his ignorance.

Qiu Yue took some coarse rice from the kitchen to feed the birds and then cooped up the dozen beautiful birds into cages.

Chen Afu planted the flowers in a larger pot. Seeing that the plants had wilted a bit, he went into the cultivation room, inserted some cuttings into available spaces, and fetched some Yan Poop to water the plants with.

Noticing Jin Yanzi following him in, he mused, "What does that flower cure, and why is it called Nightly Spring? A strange name indeed."

Jin Yanzi fluttered about and stated, "I’ve seen this flower deep in the mountains before, but only admired its beauty without knowing its purpose. It was only yesterday, when I passed by Lingyin Temple and decided to mess with that greedy old monk, that I happened to overhear something..."

Master Wu Zhi was tucked away in his incense-making chamber, uninterested in meeting anyone. A young man dressed in elaborate clothing stood outside the Zen Room for most of the day without being attended. Eventually, Wu Zhi’s senior disciple, Gui Ling, received the visitor.

The young man had come seeking medical attention, revealing after much embarrassment that his virility was suffering due to excessive indulgence in carnal pleasures. He had consulted numerous doctors without success and sucking up his pride, traveled for miles hoping Master Wu Zhi could cure his condition.

After examining the young man’s pulse, Gui Ling mentioned that his body was thoroughly drained; he seemed to have had a fright during intercourse and it would be impossible to treat him using conventional medicine unless the Three Color Sphere was used as a medical catalyst.

The young man expressed his eagerness, "As long as this drug exists, I’ll... I will find it. Please tell me, Master, what does it look like? No matter the cost or the effort, I’ll find it."

Gui Ling described, "The drug is a plant with three stems, each over fifty centimeters tall, and semi-circular leaves. Each year at the end of spring or beginning of summer, a flower blossoms on each stem; white, red, and yellow respectively. These three flowers make up the medical catalyst. Scientifically known as the Three Color Sphere, its common name is Nightly Spring. It is a holy grail for those needing a cure for impotence. However, this flower grows deep in the mountains and is extremely difficult to locate..."

Chen Afu was a little dazed. So, the old monk’s disciple could treat such ailments. It was a revelation that the knowledge of medicine truly knew no boundaries or sects.

A small sense of thrill passed through him. This drug was a treasure, indeed. He would check at the Qianjin Medical Clinic in Dingzhou and find out how much he could sell it for.

Jin Yanzi continued, "Upon hearing the monk’s words, I remembered spotting such a flower a few days ago in the mountains. Should Daddy Chu suffer from impotence, we have a cure. So, I brought it back home."

This kindler both amusement and exasperation in Chen Afu. He shot the bird a glare and teased, "You naughty thing!" After scolding it, he poked at its head with a fingertip.

Jin Yanzi, with its beak concealed by its wing, chuckled cheekily and said, "Mommy, don’t be stubborn now. You may even thank me in the future. Sigh, lonely spring nights, indeed."

What a flirtatious little thing!

Chen Afu chose to ignore it, picked up some Yan Poop with a toothpick, and left his cultivation room. He sprinkled the poop and watered the Three Color Sphere. Not wishing to overwater it, he used the remaining water to water the other flowers.

Late in the evening, the birds beneath the eaves were chirping joyfully. Dabao, lying on his bed, was delighted to hear these lovely sounds after a relatively long silence.

Chen Afu noticing the improved color on Dabao’s face murmured, "Dabao, your mother needs to discuss something with you."

"What is it?" Dabao inquired.

Nestling him close, Chen Afu replied, "Tomorrow, Uncle Chu along with his grandfather, mother, third aunt, and Yan’er will be visiting us. They are coming not just to celebrate my birthday, but Uncle Chu will also formally accept you as his adopted son in front of all these witnesses."

What she did not mention was that during her stay in Dingzhou at the Chen’s Mansion, her household registration had been moved from Sanqing County to Dingzhou. She was no longer registered under a woman’s household. As such, she could no longer legally have a son. At the same time, Dabao too had been moved to Chu Lingxuan’s household as his adopted son.

Back then, Chu Lingxuan had sent word that he would formally adopt Dabao once he returned to Tang Garden. In today’s letter, he again reiterated his decision.

Chen Afu was unsure if the household registration system in the previous historical period was as strict, but the system was indeed very stringent in this dynasty.

Upon seeing Dabao go quiet, she added, "Look how highly Uncle Chu thinks of you. He is willing to call you his son in front of so many people, which shows how much he likes you. My dear boy, all you need to do is kneel and pour him a cup of tea, then address him as Daddy. Nothing else will change. You will still live with mom, and remain my loving son. Also, Sister Yan’er will bow to you and call you ’brother’. She will no longer address you by your first name."

Dabao seemed more interested in the last piece of news, "So, Sister Yan’er will only call me ’brother’ but not ’Dabao’, from now on?"

Chen Afu nodded, "Yes, that’s right. As an elder brother, you should also prepare a gift for your sister."

Sitting upright, Dabao expressed his concern, "What should I give Sister Yan’er? If the gift isn’t up to snuff, I would be embarrassed about my status as an elder brother."

Chen Afu smiled, "Don’t worry, I’ve prepared something for you: a beautiful little bull head accessory."

This accessory was a hairpin that Chen Afu had designed and modeled after Snoopy. It was made of silver, wrapped in carmine silk thread, and decorated with a little cloth-art Snoopy. This hairpin was made a while ago, and since it hadn’t been gifted yet, it was perfect to be presented by Dabao.

Dabao, feeling unconvinced, insisted on inspecting the gift. Seeing its exquisite beauty firsthand, he gave his approval.

Early the next morning, Chen Afu took charge in the kitchen while Auntie Zeng, Xia Yue, and Qiu Yue assisted. After breakfast, Madam Luo and Mrs. Wei also arrived to lend a hand.

Around late morning, Chen Afu had completed most of her tasks and withdrew to her bedroom to change into a Consort Yang-themed dress with embroidered flowers and a silver, red pleated skirt. She adorned her hair with a jade hairpin and a few delicate flowers, creating a bright and elegant look.

She also dressed Dabao in a bright red embroidered soft satin gown that reached his knees, with white pants and a little red silk tied to his skyrocket hairstyle. Dabao looked so adorable it was almost unbelievable. Chen Afu hugged his face and showered it with kisses, delightedly exclaiming, "My son is such a handsome young man!"

Breaking into a smile, Dabao asked, "Mother, who’s more handsome, me or Uncle Chu?"

Chen Afu jested, "Of course, my son is the more handsome! But let’s just keep that between us and not mention it to others."

Right when the two were ready, a buzz of excitement started outside, announcing the arrival of the Chu family. Chen Afu promptly led Dabao outside to welcome them. To her surprise, he had also come.

How shameless of him to show up!