Chapter 49: The Apprentice

"What are you talking about?" Su Wen gave her a look, "What I did was called 'eliminating a scourge for the people', okay?"

"Oh, give me a break." Bai Kemeng muttered, "If it hadn't threatened your personal safety, you wouldn't have bothered with those trifling matters..."

"Really, is that how little you think of me?"

Su Wen gave her another look: "First bring your stuff inside, then I'll deal with you later."

After returning home, Su Wen properly placed the gifts from the villagers, had a quick meal, and went back to his room to continue studying herbal medicine.

...

The next day.

The sky turned a milk-white color, like the belly of a fish.

Su Wen then heard a loud knocking at the door!

He jolted awake from his sleep and hurried to the door.

He was worried that the knocking would disturb his sister and aunt's sleep.

Su Wen opened the door.

"Knocking so loudly early in the morning, have you no manners..."