Shen Cui was just about to open the blueprint to take a look when the system prompted her again: [Viewing the blueprint will be considered activating the follow-up task. The system will release the follow-up task within ten days. Do you agree?]

She was about to read it when suddenly there was another commotion outside.

This time the commotion was even bigger, with a middle-aged man leading a group of people and several carriages behind him.

It looked like someone was moving.

Just after Wei Xi had finished serving tea to Lao Bu Yu, he heard the noise outside and glanced out. Apologetically, he said, “It’s my family’s steward, coming to deliver something to me.”

As he spoke, the middle-aged man leading the group had already entered. He bowed respectfully and said, “Apologies for the disturbance, Master, and Madam. The young master asked us to bring some things to the Second Young Master.”

Needless to say, this was also arranged by Wei Shu.

The servants quickly entered, bringing out the daily necessities Wei Shu needed for his studies one by one.

The room suddenly became crowded, so Shen Cui gestured for Mu Er Pang and herself to leave first.

Wei Xi watched as the servants busily brought in everything from writing utensils to desks, bedding, and blankets, all into the old house.

In comparison, Mu Er Pang, who had arrived earlier, had far fewer things.

As he watched, Wei Xi’s face couldn’t help but darken. The steward, seeing this, comforted him, “The young master has already agreed to let you study here. You should also consider the young master’s feelings. Only when you are well-fed and housed can the young master and the lady in the capital feel at ease, right?”

Wei Xi naturally knew this, otherwise, he would have stopped them from entering earlier.

But this manner still made him unhappy.

Seeing Shen Cui and Mu Er Pang leave, Wei Xi’s heart felt heavier again.

He gave up his seat, slowly limping back into the house, and leaned against the window in silence.

Soon, he heard the sound of the window latch being opened.

He opened the window a crack and saw Shen Cui and Mu Er Pang outside again.

Both mother and son had a handkerchief tied around their noses. Mu Er Pang was holding a tree branch, and on the branch was a purse whose original color could not be discerned.

Shen Cui smiled and asked him, “Is this your purse?”

Wei Xi inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief and smiled warmly, “Madam, why are you still looking for this?”

“You said you didn’t know where it fell. I guessed it must have fallen into that pit. Sure enough, I went to look for it, and it was there.”

Mu Er Pang’s eyes lit up and couldn’t help but boast, “It was still me who spotted it!”

Shen Cui glanced at him, “But I was the one who went down and retrieved it!”

The pit was narrow, and grown men like Mu Er Pang couldn’t fit in, only because she had lost some weight recently could she go down so easily.

Mu Er Pang rubbed his belly embarrassedly and laughed.

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Shen Cui turned to Wei Xi and said, “If it’s yours, then it’s yours.” As she spoke, she took the branch from Mu Er Pang, motioned for Wei Xi to step back a few steps, and emptied the silver coins and bills onto the windowsill.

Wei Xi was indeed wealthy. Inside the seemingly inconspicuous purse, there were several silver coins and bills of considerable value.

“You keep the silver for yourself. I’ll take the purse to wash it, and I’ll give it back to you later.”

Shen Cui said, taking out a small bottle from her pocket.

Naturally, the bottle contained medicinal wine. The old doctor had advised Wei Xi to use medicinal wine to massage his foot.

Yesterday evening, both Shen Cui and Lao Buyu had asked about his injury, and he had only said that it wasn’t too painful. Today, Wei Xi had even claimed that after resting overnight, his foot no longer hurt, and he appeared to be walking normally.

However, since he had become the system’s recognized cultivation target number 2, Shen Cui could now see his relevant information. She found out that he had lied—

His physical fitness score was only 55, and it was noted in parentheses that his body was injured and there was a serious trend. If neglected, it could lead to serious consequences.

He truly had poor physical foundations but was stubborn and insisted on appearing strong.

Instead of directly exposing him, Shen Cui spent 10 shopping points from the system’s store to buy a bottle of medicinal wine.

The medicinal wine produced by the system looked no different from the products of this era on the outside, but its contents were products of advanced civilization. The description stated that although it was only a single dose, it could greatly alleviate bruises, sprains, or strains.

“This was prepared by my husband when he was at home. It would be a waste to leave it unused. The doctor said your foot injury would be best treated with medicinal oil or medicinal wine massage. We finally found it at home. Unfortunately, you’ve already recovered. Isn’t it unfortunate that it’s not the right time to send it over?”

Wei Xi, who had always been frail since childhood, was most afraid of seeing others showing too much concern or pity. But at this moment, he couldn’t bear to disappoint his savior. He immediately said, “Madam didn’t mention it, but now, my foot does feel a bit uncomfortable.”

Saying this, Shen Cui directly pushed the bottle of medicinal wine through the window, saying, “You rest yourself. We’ll go back to change clothes first, and then come back later.”

The mother and son waved to him together before leaving.

Wei Xi took the bottle of medicinal wine, uncorked it, and couldn’t help but recall what Wei Shu had said to him earlier—

“Why didn’t I tell you about Master Lao’s whereabouts? Do you know whose home this is? This is the Mu family, the home of Mu Yunchuan’s stepmother and younger brother!”

“I’ve met his younger brother once before, and his character is not bad. But as for his stepmother, how many evil deeds has she done? Ask anyone in the academy, and they’ll know!”

“A person like Mu Yunchuan, she’s willing to treat him cruelly. Under her watchful eye, do you think you can get a good deal? I see you’ve really been blinded by flattery. Its like you’re just helping them count their money after being tricked!”

The medicinal wine had a unique smell, but it wasn’t unpleasant. Wei Xi sat on the kang (heated brick bed), poured the medicinal wine into his hand, and gently rubbed it on his ankle.

Soon, there was a hint of warmth at the ankle, which made him feel much more comfortable.

“I’m going to teach you that in this world, the truth is not necessarily what others say it is.” Wei Xi murmured softly to himself.