Chapter 263: Trouble

But since the money was indeed given to buy medicine, it wouldn't be appropriate to ask too many questions, so the shopkeeper swallowed the words that came to his mouth several times.

The villagers were all overjoyed.

Mugwort leaves were widely available everywhere, abundant by the river, and easy to dry. Adults, children, women, and the elderly alike could participate; a bit of effort and diligence would earn them silver. It was hardly any different from picking up money.

In a short span, the villagers were overflowing with gratitude towards Zhuang Qingning. She, too, was warmly reciprocated by the villagers.

This family brought apricots, that family brought peaches. One family sent over a bowl of steamed dumplings they made for lunch, while another sent over a plate of dumplings. Some who had gone to the town to buy jujube cake and mahua brought back a piece, while some who caught small river shrimp also delivered a bowl...