"Once Upon a Time, There Was a Mountain 3"

"This is an ordinary stone," An Yu said with a mischievous smile as she met the puzzled eyes of the two people:
"I have drawn a soul-locking formation, an evil-dispelling formation, a nurturing formation, and... well, you can give this stone to your sister. Once her appearance is restored, she can be sent to the palace for recuperation. By extracting the depleted life force from her, her external appearance will improve, but she will need to slowly regain her internal strength. The palace is filled with dragon qi and protected by righteous energy, so she will recover within a maximum of two weeks."
As for the person who cast the spell, their decaying body is about to decay, and they have accumulated so much karma, it's likely not going to end well.
They're experiencing an unsatisfying retribution.
"But this looks like an ordinary stone...," Gu Jian felt a little uneasy.
Jianghuai actually couldn't see anything extraordinary about this stone, but since Anyu said so, he believed it.
"Thank you, Miss An. If Miss An needs any help from me, I will do my best."
An Yu thought for a moment and said, "When you return to the capital city, if you come across a blind child begging, please lend a helping hand."
Jiang Huai was taken aback by An Yu's simple request, but upon further reflection, realized that he had misunderstood.
Some things done are not for benefits, nor for transactions.
"I will keep that in mind."
An Yu was quite satisfied with Jiang Huai's attitude, so she added another sentence.
"After you go back, burn your sister's bed."
"There are seats over there. You two can make do for one night and request to leave the mountain tomorrow morning."
The two went to the room on the left with doubts, laid the seats casually, and lay down. They took off their cloaks and covered themselves, without any pretentiousness of aristocratic children.
Gu Jian had a lot to say, but was too tired and soon fell asleep.
Jiang Huai also had many thoughts, and the last conscious realization before falling asleep was that this temple was too warm, they were lying down and didn't feel cold at all.
When the two woke up the next day and didn't see Anyu, they wanted to express their gratitude by offering incense at the pillar, but hesitated because of the incident of extinguishing incense the night before. They only respectfully bowed a few times before leaving the mountain.
At this moment, Anyu is enjoying a free meal at the home of the Big-Headed Mother.
"Dafu, Big-Headed Dad has gone fishing. We had fish for lunch. Don't wander too far away, okay?" The Big-Headed Mother kindly served the lunch and made everything clear.
安虞听到这个称呼吃饭都不香了，要不是昨儿炒瓜子实在是太难吃，她也不至于为了吃顿好吃的大早上跑下来听大头娘亲喊她大福！
An Yu was picked up by the villagers of Wu Yu Village in the river when she was six years old. It was a cold winter at that time, and when she was brought back, she had no heartbeat or breathing. Her whole body was stiff. Da Tou Niangqin's family lived closest to the river, so they placed her there. Everyone thought she was beyond saving, but who would have thought that An Yu miraculously recovered after lying there for a night. Surviving a great disaster must bring great fortune, so Da Tou Niangqin always called An Yu "Da Fu" (Great Fortune).
Yu Daifu, no problem.
The village elders thought this name was too rustic, so they gave Yu the surname of An with a name of Pingping'an (peaceful and safe). Although she is only considered half a person from Wuyu village, the people of Wuyu village dote on An Yu as their own daughter.
安虞挣扎了一下，决定为了过江鱼就当自己聋了，欢欢喜喜的答应了。
Jiang Huai rushed towards Fushou Mountain without stopping, and finally met the convoy of Princess Chang returning to the capital two days later in the morning at the foot of Fushou Mountain.
"Mother!" Jiang Huai dismounted and quickly walked to the carriage of the Grand Princess.
The Grand Princess's personal maid, Hui Xin, got off the carriage and whispered, "Young Master, the Grand Princess has been sleepless for the past two days and has just fallen asleep."
Jiang Huai suppressed the excitement in his heart, saying, "Aunt Hui Xin, if my mother wakes up on the way back, please tell her that I have something to say to her, it is about my sister."
Hui Xin said and got on the carriage, turning around and pulling Gu Jian on the horse, following behind the carriage.
Two hours later, the convoy entered the capital city.
The common people avoided left and right, while Jiang Huai worried about Fang Qiyue and didn't pay attention to the surroundings, until a ragged child with closed eyes fell in front of the carriage, and the guards drew their swords and stood in formation.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, gentlemen, I apologize for the disturbance caused by this child. I'll take him back right away!" A man dressed decently said, reaching out to grab the child. The child struggled but couldn't break free, and his wrist turned red from the grip without making a sound.
The guards saw the accident but did not interfere.
Jiang Huai, however, dismounted and walked over quickly.
"Wait."
The man hesitated, his eyes darting around. He pleaded, "Please forgive this little child, he has always been disobedient and loves to run around. He accidentally bumped into you, noble sir. Please spare us!" After saying that, he waved his hand and slapped the back of the child's head, ordering, "Apologize to the noble sir and kowtow!"
The man saw that the child had no reaction and kicked the child's leg.
Jiang Huai frowned and pulled the child forward with one hand, then pulled the child into his arms. With his other hand, he pressed the back of the child's head, saying, "This child almost got hit by a carriage, which is our responsibility. Here's what I'll do: I'll take the child back to our mansion and have a doctor check on them. If everything is fine, I will send them back to you tomorrow."
The man was a little flustered: "This...this is too bothersome, sir. This is originally caused by the child's recklessness. It's really unnecessary, really unnecessary."
Jianghuai blocked the man from trying to pull back the child's hand, his tone became serious: "I am taking the child for treatment, not trying to keep him from you. If you are worried, come to the princess's residence tomorrow to pick him up in person."
After speaking, he picked up the child and placed him on the horse, then jumped on himself.
The man saw this and dared not stop them anymore, he could only watch as they walked away.
Gu saw someone riding a horse approaching quietly and whispered, "Miss An is truly amazing."
Since seeing that stone, he has been skeptical of An Yu's words, but now it seems there may indeed be another mystery.
"Why not simply give them some money instead of bringing the person back to the mansion?" The princess's mansion is already chaotic enough because of Princess Qiyue's affairs.
Jiang Huai lowered his eyelashes and looked at the child's torn clothes and the red-purple bruises underneath, tightening his grip on the reins.
Now he understood the true meaning of An Yu's offer to help.
Regardless of whether Ah Jie can be cured or not, since he now knew about it, he naturally had to take care of it.
Until the carriage entered the mansion, the eldest princess got off the carriage with a tired face.
"Where is Ah Huai?" Jiang Huai, like a mother, the eldest princess's features are even more delicate, and even tiredness cannot hide her charm.
Huixin supported Princess Chang and said softly, "Master has a kind heart. On the way, we encountered a beggar child and brought him back. I believe he must have personally arranged for his settlement."
Speaking of Jianghuai, Princess Chang seemed to be in a better mood and said, "Ah Huai has been like this since childhood, but luckily he is kind but not weak. Now, he also knows how to protect his elder sister."
Since Ayue is seriously ill, Jianghuai, as a worried mother, is no less worried than her.
"The princess will get better."
The eldest princess shook her head gently, her eyes filled with bitterness.
Her daughter, who has been cherished since childhood, is now experiencing such a great disaster and suffering so much. Even though her daughter does not speak, as a mother, she can see how difficult it is. But the most difficult thing is not these sufferings, but the waiting without hope. Knowing that the end of suffering is death, but can only endure it without any other way.
"Your Highness, please take a rest first. Breakfast is no longer useful, and it is already past noon. At least have some food before going to see the princess. Otherwise, if the princess sees you exhausted and worried like this, she will also feel distressed."
"No, let's go see A Yue."
Hui Xin couldn't stop her and could only go along with Princess Chang's wishes. She waved her hand to let the maidservant prepare the meal, and she accompanied Princess Chang to Hua Ye Ge.
The Hua Ye Pavilion is exceptionally quiet, and the faint scent of medicine cannot be covered up. It is not known whether it is because of the weather, but Fang Qiyue's sleeping quarters seem to be slightly colder than elsewhere.