CHAPTER 385: CHAPTER 383: HIDING MERIT AND FAME, THRIVING IN CAUTION

"Cousin Shouli, make sure you take your medicine well and get better soon!"

After using Incense Fire Wishing Power on Yuan Shouli, Yuan Bao left a sincere blessing, then hopped away merrily.

She had done what she needed to do; what came next was none of her business.

Returning to her own courtyard, Yuan Bao began practicing swordsmanship again.

However, this time, she didn’t use the Incense Fire Wishing Power on herself.

Her intuition told her that the children’s illness in Yunyang City might be beyond the cure of medicine, and in the end, it would probably require her to use the Incense Fire Wishing Power.

But, how was she going to reach those sick children?

"It seems I have to go around the City Governor’s residence!"

After all, the children’s illness was to be diagnosed and treated by the City Governor’s Office.

Generally speaking, all the sick children are sent to the City Governor’s Office for treatment.

But, what excuse should she use to appear there?

"I could use my title as the Jiafu Village Chief!"

At this time of crisis, as a child myself, showing concern on site is reasonable!

Of course, showing concern isn’t just about walking around there, there should be some gestures.

Currently, the Yuan Family is relatively well-off.

And for a person to recover from illness, it’s not just taking medicine, but also paying attention to diet and nutrition.

The medicine was taken care of by the City Governor’s Office.

But diet and nutrition, that’s uncertain.

Hmm, better to be straightforward and donate some silver directly!

Of course, this kind of direct donation isn’t something she should do alone, but rather, like distributing porridge on the street, she should involve more people.

Doing good deeds, one should never highlight oneself.

Hide one’s skills and name, quietly be the king!

Thinking of this, Yuan Bao once again went out, heading straight to the Wei Family, finding her godmother, and shared her thoughts.

"That’s my good daughter!"

After listening to Yuan Bao, Mrs. Wei Shen smiled immediately, "You’re doing the right thing, it’s something we should do!"

"However, directly donating silver might not be suitable."

"It’s better to buy some food and deliver it to each household!"

"You can do this with your sister Qiqi!"

"Godmother, I understand!"

Listening to Mrs. Wei Shen, Yuan Bao naturally displayed a very teachable attitude.

"Then let’s start tomorrow!"

Mrs. Wei Shen smiled slightly, "Today, it’s getting late, I’ll quickly arrange for someone to purchase the food ingredients!"

The heavy snow had been falling for days, and although it had stopped, the city was actually low on food supplies. Purchasing enough food wasn’t something just anyone could do, sometimes even with silver it might not be possible.

Mrs. Wei Shen handling this matter was definitely much better than Yuan Bao doing it herself.

"Thank you, godmother. I’ll go talk to Sister Qiqi!"

Yuan Bao left excitedly to find Wei Qiqi.

At the time, Wei Qiqi was still studying with the tutor.

Yuan Bao waited until Wei Qiqi finished her lessons, then found her to explain what they would do the next day.

"Jiaojiao, you have such a kind heart!"

Wei Qiqi was visibly moved after listening to Yuan Bao’s explanation.

"Sister Qiqi, I just empathize!"

"After all, I have two cousins and three younger cousins who got the children’s illness too!"

"By the way, Sister Qiqi, are Brother Lingtou and the others alright?"

"They’re fine!"

Wei Qiqi shrugged, "Imperial Doctor Shen said this children’s illness was contracted due to someone not paying attention to hygiene and cleanliness."

"According to Imperial Doctor Shen’s analysis, it was probably the heavy snow falling for consecutive days, causing a lack of firewood in many households, so they couldn’t boil water to clean the children, leading to the outbreak of this illness!"

"Sister Qiqi, if that’s the case, does it mean it’s not just us in Yunyang City experiencing this outbreak?"

"Possibly!"

Wei Qiqi sighed.

This snow disaster had not only affected Yunyang City but also probably many surrounding cities. The children’s illness outbreak in Yunyang is likely happening in other cities too.

By comparison, Yunyang City is faring relatively well, at least here they still have what seems like firewood sent by immortals.

Wait, immortals!

"Jiaojiao, do you think, since we have firewood sent by immortals, could there be immortals healing this illness too?"

Wei Qiqi was indeed daring in her thoughts.

Yuan Bao was stunned by Wei Qiqi’s bold idea.

If Wei Qiqi could think of immortals, wouldn’t other citizens?

If the medicinal broth is ineffective, the people might quickly think of immortals!

In that case, would her Incense Fire Wishing Power increase?

Suddenly, Yuan Bao was eager to check if the Incense Fire Wishing Power in her Space Incense Burner had increased.

Unfortunately, once her consciousness enters the space, her body would enter a daze.

Once Yuan Bao finished discussing with Wei Qiqi, she hurriedly left with Nanny Xue, Mei Jiu, and Hu Niuniu.

Upon returning home, Yuan Bao climbed onto the warm heated brick bed, leaned against the stacked quilts, and closed her eyes.

As expected!

It increased!

As her consciousness entered the space, Yuan Bao quickly noticed that the mist above the incense burner had become much denser. Although some of the Incense Fire Wishing Power had been used to treat Yuan Shouli and others, there was still half the incense burner full.

"Does this mean I’ve become an immortal?"

Yuan Bao felt her space was truly incredible.

The incense burner’s value seemed to surpass the space itself.

Fortunately, Sheng Xueyi didn’t have time to activate the burner and obtain the Incense Fire Wishing Power. Otherwise, she would be doomed.

As her consciousness returned to her body, Yuan Bao quickly jumped off the bed.

"Nanny Xue, Mei, Hu Niuniu, quickly, I almost forgot, I need to go see Grandma and talk about something!"

About delivering food to those children’s families tomorrow, she had to inform her grandparents, as it would be a significant expenditure.

When Yuan Bao reached her grandparents’ courtyard, she found they weren’t there.

After asking around, she learned they had gone to the courtyard Yuan Zhaodi rented.

Well, no need to ask, they must have gone to see their grandsons.

"Village chief, should we go over there and check it out?"

Nanny Xue looked towards Yuan Bao, whispering.

"Not for now!"

Although Yuan Bao planned to use the Incense Fire Wishing Power on Yuan Shouhu, considering Yuan Shouhu was spoiled by Mrs. Xiao Li, Yuan Bao decided to temper his temperament a bit.

The saying goes, you have to carve jade to make it useful.

If Yuan Shouhu kept behaving this way, he’d harm himself sooner or later.

After all, they were siblings by blood.

Leaving the grandparents’ courtyard, Yuan Bao was about to return to her place when she bumped into Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng coming back with serious faces.

"Grandfather, grandmother, you’re back!"

Seeing them, Yuan Bao smiled and greeted them.

"Jiaojiao!"

Mrs. Zeng looked at Yuan Bao, forcing a smile.