The Beloved Baby Deer of the Hwangryong Family - Chapter 34

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“Ga-ram said that since it doesn’t taste bitter, she definitely takes it more regularly. And since they’re medicine pills, it’s convenient to carry them around and take them. But I guess the effects are slower than herbal decoctions.”

“Well, it takes longer to reach the stomach, so that can’t be helped. There are pros and cons.”

“Still, constant sneezing is so exhausting, so it would be nice if the effects appeared quickly… Isn’t there a way?”

Seo-yu asked with a serious expression while holding a small ceramic bottle in her hand.

The medicine she had gifted to those kind people had received better reactions than expected, but there were also disappointing aspects.

‘If I’m going to give it to them anyway, I want to make it even better.’

At his disciple’s sharp question, Hyeon-ya rested his chin on his hand and fell into thought.

“Hmm, yes. A way to increase absorption speed while maintaining the excellent convenience of medicine pills.”

In fact, Hyeon-ya much preferred herbal decoctions when prescribing medicine to patients.

For him, having illnesses heal ‘quickly’ was most important.

When there was a better method available, was there any need to deliberately regress?

Hyeon-ya thought it wasn’t worth it, so he didn’t bother making medicine pills.

‘You want to make medicine taste good? What’s the point of medicine tasting good?’

‘Because being sick is sad. Eating something delicious gives you energy, so wouldn’t eating medicine that’s both delicious and cures illness be comforting?’

For Hyeon-ya, who had never considered patients’ feelings while making medicine, Seo-yu’s words came as a pleasant shock.

“If we grind the medicinal materials into finer powder, that would probably help. We could also consider combining with other medicinal herbs that aid absorption. Or make them in a completely different form.”

“What if we solidify the extract? Ah, but then it would taste even more bitter, wouldn’t it?”

The two began putting their heads together for a serious discussion.

From the properties of medicinal materials to manufacturing methods and improvements in administration.

The conversation between master and disciple grew deeper and deeper.

Meanwhile, Li-han, who was listening to this conversation from outside, couldn’t hide his surprised expression.

‘That child is discussing Medical Arts so seriously?’

It hadn’t been long since Seo-yu entered as Hyeon-ya’s disciple. Since she had only stayed with the Golden Dragon Family for a few months at most, it was natural.

But the level of conversation was much higher than expected.

It wasn’t even Hyeon-ya teaching one-sidedly, but rather them exchanging opinions with each other.

Come to think of it, he had recently heard stories about Seo-yu among the maids.

‘They definitely said they received ointment to prevent chapped hands and tea that’s good for digestion.’

Even though it didn’t seem that impressive, they were so excited talking about it that he had thought to himself, ‘Those don’t seem like particularly useful items.’

‘…No, they are useful.’

Li-han suddenly realized.

The beast-people of the Eastern Lands ruled by the Golden Dragon Family were generally strong warriors.

Due to a culture that had long revered Martial Arts and valued honor, most dreamed of becoming warriors, and naturally their personalities were all bold and straightforward.

But in other words, they lacked attention to detail.

Starting with Medical Arts, if it weren’t for Hyeon-ya, physicians from other regions would still occupy most positions.

But Seo-yu was naturally filling in the lacking aspects of the Eastern beast-people.

She carefully examined even small inconveniences, pondered better methods, and actually created solutions.

‘So that’s why Uncle accepted that child.’

He could understand why Hyeon-ya, famous for being difficult, had chosen such a child of unknown origins as his disciple.

But at the same time, his suspicions grew.

‘Is it really possible for a talent our family needs to come to us by such coincidence?’

Rather, it would be more reasonable to assume that someone well-versed in the Eastern Region’s affairs had deliberately chosen and sent a trustworthy child.

Li-han unconsciously steeled himself against thinking favorably of Seo-yu. He must not let his guard down.

He should also stop eavesdropping like a thieving cat. Li-han was about to turn away.

“Are the medicinal herbs you planted growing well?”

“Well… I’m not sure yet. But the flower pot seems to like them. Master Hyeon-rang gave me such a beautiful flower pot.”

Hyeon-rang’s name made his footsteps halt.

‘Father gave a return gift.’

He could quickly understand what had happened. She had recently offered herbal decoction, and it seemed he had given a flower pot as repayment.

Though he wasn’t particularly pleased about looking after that child, it was certainly what he should do as the family head.

“I didn’t know you’d be so happy over just one flower pot.”

“It’s a gift you gave thinking of me! Besides, it’s so pretty just to look at that I keep staring at it.”

“Won’t that reduce your time reading books?”

Though it sounded like a scolding, there was laughter mixed in Hyeon-ya’s voice. Seo-yu’s response was the same.

“Hehe, I thought about that too. But I’ll still study hard. Don’t worry, Master.”

Hearing her bright laughter, Li-han was caught in a strange feeling.

The child who always seemed frightened or cautious when meeting him could actually laugh so brightly.

It felt as if he had become a bad person bullying a good child. He had only wanted to protect his family.

Rustle.

Li-han startled and looked down at his hand. He had unconsciously applied force, making a sound from the medicine packet bundle.

It wasn’t a loud sound, but he worried it might have torn. He quickly examined it and fortunately the medicine packet was intact, just slightly scratched. There were no torn places.

‘…It’s not because it was given to me specifically. Whoever takes it, it should be in perfect condition for good effects.’

Just as Li-han’s face turned slightly red from the excuse he hadn’t been asked to make, the conversation topic inside changed.

“Um, Master. May I ask you for one favor?”

A favor?

At the hesitant voice, Li-han held his breath.

“A favor? What is it. Tell me. I’ll listen and grant it if possible.”

“Could you perhaps share just one root of Jeongdam Herb with me?”

Jeongdam Herb?

Li-han was shocked and froze.

How precious was Jeongdam Herb? It was the only medicinal herb that could detoxify demon beast poison.

It was such a rare medicinal herb grown only by the Kirin Family that he had heard even the Emperor had to seek cooperation before his family would provide the herb.

And she was asking for that. Hyeon-ya also seemed surprised, judging by his momentary silence.

“Why Jeongdam Herb?”

Hyeon-ya asked calmly. Seo-yu answered step by step.

“The medicinal herb I planted in the flower pot looks weak.”

“Weak? Even so, what does that have to do with Jeongdam Herb?”

“I think… maybe it’s lonely? Since Jeongdam Herb is also alone in the medicine drawer, if I plant them together they might grow. By becoming friends.”

Li-han frowned.

‘What nonsense.’

To talk about friends when such precious medicinal materials were at stake.

But there was no need to get angry in advance. There was no way Hyeon-ya would listen to such foolish talk.

“Alright. I’ll give you one root, so take it when you leave.”

“Really?”

“Can’t I show that much generosity to my disciple? If it’s you, Seo-yu, I think I can trust you to take good care of it.”

“Thank you!”

What?

Li-han felt dizzy at how completely wrong his prediction had been.

‘What on earth is Uncle thinking!’

Li-han was about to rush into the medical room and demand to know what ulterior motive she had for asking for the Jeongdam Herb, but suddenly hesitated.

‘If she really does have a purpose… it might be better to let her carry it out for now.’

Whether that child stole the Jeongdam Herb or did anything else, he needed to catch evidence before he could punish her.

With Cho-ah’s case, the incident had erupted when he knew nothing, so the culprit Cho-ah had simply escaped, and he hadn’t even gotten the chance to reveal the complete truth.

If another threat to the Golden Dragon Family had appeared, this time it would be right to clearly establish the charges.

Grind.

Li-han clenched his jaw, gripped the medicine packet bundle tightly, and turned away.

He couldn’t leave the medicine behind, as that might reveal that he had been at this place.

‘After deciding never to be fooled again.’

Li-han blamed his foolish self and didn’t look back once as he walked away.

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