Chapter 458 Mentality Change

The next morning, after Achu helped Xiao Xia get up, he went to the headquarters of Xihai Trading Company located in Luoyang West Market. Luoyang West Market is also called Datong Market. It is the market with the highest grade of goods in Luoyang and is also the most prosperous.

Ah Chu originally wanted to stay with the young master for the next two days, but today was the day when the two stewards from Chang'an came to report the accounts, so she had to be there. She originally wanted to ask Xiao Xia to go with them, but Xiao Xia was too lazy to listen to the stewards' accounts, so she let her go by herself.

"Little Sister, do you want to go out for a walk with me?"

"Sir, are you not working today?"

"The job report is scheduled for tomorrow, so I have some time today."

Zhang Qiao nodded and forced a smile, "Okay! I want to see the Eastern Capital Luoyang, too!"

Xiao Xia noticed that her complexion was not very good, so he said with concern: "If you are not feeling well, take a good rest today!"

"How can a martial artist be so delicate?"

Zhang Qiao took Xiao Xia's arm and smiled softly, "It's getting late, let's go!"

Xiao Xia was still a little worried, so he arranged a carriage for the two of them to travel around Luoyang. They did not bring any personal soldiers with them. It was just the two of them, wearing casual clothes, riding in the carriage to tour Luoyang and appreciate the customs and culture of the city.

In the carriage, Zhang Qiao, contrary to his usual behavior, snuggled in Xiao Xia's arms, which surprised Xiao Xia and made him a little flattered. He knew that Zhang Qiao was very reserved and was embarrassed to even hold his hand. So, snuggling in his arms and letting him hug him like this was something he had never seen before.

"Junior Sister, what happened today?" Xiao Xia whispered in her ear.

Zhang Qiao blushed and said coquettishly, "I feel a little uncomfortable, so I just want you to hold me!"

"Senior sister has given an order, so of course I will obey!"

Xiao Xia was full of love, but he was puzzled. Zhang Qiao had been so distant to him along the way, but suddenly became so close to him when they arrived in Luoyang, as if he had been stimulated by something.

Thinking of the word "exciting", Xiao Xia's heart suddenly moved. Could it be because of Ah Chu?
Xiao Xia guessed correctly. Last night, Zhang Qiao came to see Xiao Xia, but found the door closed. She went to the window and heard A Chu and Xiao Xia making love in the room, which really shocked her.

She didn't know that she had sacrificed herself the night before Achu left Jiangdu. She always thought that the young master only had two women, his wife and Xiaoqing, and she could still consider it for another year or two. Wasn't Achu also considering it?
Only now did she realize that Ah Chu had gotten there before her.

Zhang Qiao always used practicing Taoism as an excuse to be distant towards Xiao Xia, but she couldn't deceive herself and ended up living in Prince Jin's mansion.

The fundamental reason was her arrogance. She always hoped that Xiao Xia would only have her in his heart and would only marry her, and that the couple would support each other and grow old together.

But she eventually realized that her expectations were unrealistic and that beautiful wishes were just dreams after all. She had to either let go of this relationship completely or accept reality. Zhang Qiao finally chose to accept reality and followed Xiao Xia to Jiangdu.

But she couldn't let go of her face in order to completely change the pride she had developed since childhood. She had been waiting for Xiao Xia to pursue her passionately and let her reserve melt in the passionate love. As a result, she was ambivalent towards Xiao Xia, and Xiao Xia was also lukewarm towards her.

It was not until last night, when the passionate intercourse between Xiao Xia and A Chu on the bed seemed to have dealt her a heavy blow, that she finally realized how stupid she was. She had no capital at all. Xiao Xia's favor for her was entirely maintained by old friendship. The lady had given her this opportunity to accompany the young master to the capital. If she did not cherish this opportunity, and when the young master's last bit of old affection was exhausted by her indifference, it would be time for her to leave.

"Sir, how many days will we stay in Luoyang?"

"I don't know exactly, maybe four or five days! I'll go see my aunt in the afternoon, talk to my father tomorrow, and meet with some ministers. That should be about it."

Zhang Qiao asked softly, "Will you stay in Jiangnan for many years, sir?"

"Maybe! I don't know. Why do you ask this question?"

"Nothing, I was thinking, if you stay longer, maybe I can go visit my parents' graves."

Xiao Xia nodded, "I'll go with you when I go to inspect Jiangnan tomorrow spring!"

Zhang Qiao's eyes lit up and she looked up at Xiao Xia, "Really?"

Xiao Xia smiled and said, "Of course it's true!"

He slowly lowered his head, and this time Zhang Qiao did not dodge, and they finally kissed each other.

The two had lunch at Qinghuafang, and then Xiao Xia took her to Jishanfang.

Princess Yang Lihua's residence was in Jishanfang, a mansion covering an area of 30 acres. Hearing that Xiao Xia was coming, Yang Lihua was so happy that she came out to greet him in person. Xiao Xia quickly saluted, "Greetings to mother!"

Yang Lihua held Xiao Xia's hand and said excitedly, "I heard from your father that you would go to Beijing to report on your work in the next few days. I have been looking forward to it every day, and finally my son has come."

"Is mother in good health?"

"I'm fine!"

Zhang Qiao bowed to Yang Lihua again. Yang Lihua was delighted and pulled Zhang Qiao to her side, saying, "Let's go inside and talk."

Yang Lihua brought Xiao Xia and the other person to the inner hall. Her granddaughter Li Jingxun also came. This little girl who died of illness at the age of nine in history was now eleven years old. She looked very healthy and had a ruddy complexion.

Li Jingxun bowed to Xiao Xia, "Jingxun pays respects to uncle!"

Since Xiao Xia calls Yang Lihua his mother, then Yuwen Eying is her elder sister, and Li Jingxun is naturally his niece.

"Jingxun is much stronger than before. I almost can't recognize him."

Yang Lihua smiled and said, "Thanks to your medicine, both mother and daughter are much better. This is my greatest comfort."

“Are they still eating now?”

"The meditation has stopped, but her mother is still taking it, one pill a month. Didn't you say she had to take it for three years?"

Xiao Xia nodded. "The first year is for improvement, the second year is for recovery, and the third year is for consolidation. If the medicine is not enough, I will send someone to deliver it. Mother can also take it, and it should be effective."

Yang Lihua smiled and said, "Actually, I am taking it too. I take one pill every two weeks. I have been doing this for a year and I obviously feel more energetic than before."

Xiao Xia smiled and said, "Mother, let A Qiao check your pulse!"

Yang Lihua was surprised and asked, "Aqiao also knows medicine?"

"Aqiao is my mother's only disciple, and she can also make the Spring Rain Pill!"

Yang Lihua usually doesn't trust outside doctors, but Xiao Xia's biological mother is the famous Poison Lady, and her only disciple should be no bad. Moreover, Zhang Qiao can make Spring Rain Pills, which is a secret medicine that even the imperial physician can't understand. "

Yang Lihua happily said, "Okay! Ah Qiao, take a look for me."

Zhang Qiao sat forward, put three fingers on Yang Lihua's pulse, thought for a moment, and said slowly: "Mother-in-law can't sleep well at night!"

Xiao Xia felt warm in her heart. A Qiao actually called Yang Lihua grandma. It seemed that he should marry her when he returned.

Yang Lihua nodded. "You are right. I always wake up in the middle of the night and then I can't sleep until dawn. My head is groggy all day long and I often have headaches. It's an old problem."

"Does grandma have any sores on the middle toes of her feet?"

Yang Lihua's eyes lit up. "Yes! I have ulcers on the middle toes of both feet. They don't itch or hurt, but they keep coming back. They don't look like tinea pedis. I wonder what's the reason?"

Zhang Qiao asked with a smile, "What did the imperial physician say?"

Yang Lihua sighed and said, "The imperial physician said that I have a deficiency of both heart and spleen, insufficient yin and blood, and stagnation of liver qi, but after taking their medicine, there is no effect!"

Zhang Qiao smiled and said, "The imperial physician is basically right. Deficiency of the heart and spleen and insufficient Yin blood do affect sleep, but mother-in-law's poor sleep, dizziness, and ulcers on her toes are not caused by deficiency of the heart and spleen and insufficient Yin blood."

"What's the reason?"

Zhang Qiao smiled and said, "The blood vessels in grandma's body are like canals. The blood flow is blocked, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the brain and toes. This causes insomnia, drowsiness, headaches, and toe ulcers. At this time, the blood vessels need to be dredged. I will go to the pharmacy to prepare some pills tomorrow. Grandma should see the effect after taking them for three days!"

Xiao Xia understood immediately that her aunt had hyperlipidemia.

(End of this chapter)

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