Plotting with You: The Forensic Scientist in Ancient Times!-Chapter 207 - 206: Longevity Ointment

Seeing that Divine Doctor Yan, who had a calm expression just now, suddenly had a change in demeanor, seemingly a bit surprised, Pang Yuzhen felt quite proud.

"Indeed, has Divine Doctor Yan also heard of this precious tonic?" She adjusted her sitting posture to make herself appear more dignified, "I’m not sure if it’s suitable for me to consume now?"

"The Three Flavors Longevity Ointment is indeed very rare. I’ve traveled extensively with my master and have only seen it once from start to finish. I didn’t expect the Princess to have it here?" Yan Daoxin quickly adjusted his expression, concealing the surprise he had shown briefly before, returning to his previous calmness, with even a hint of skepticism in his tone.

Pang Yuzhen didn’t originally intend to consume the Three Flavors Longevity Ointment. It was just that the prescriptions Yan Daoxin gave her consisted of ordinary herbs, which displeased her, so she deliberately mentioned this item to prove her nobility.

Unexpectedly, the other party seemed to imply doubt, as if suspecting she was boasting.

This kind of skepticism was intolerable to Pang Yuzhen, who valued her reputation. She beckoned to another maidservant standing by to serve, "Go, bring my Three Flavors Longevity Ointment and let Divine Doctor Yan help me authenticate it and see if it’s genuine."

The maid responded promptly and left, and Yan Daoxin wasn’t in a hurry to leave either. He sat there steadily, waiting.

Zhu Yu, who could recognize only a handful of medicinal herbs, naturally had never heard of such a rare thing as the Three Flavors Longevity Ointment.

Though not familiar with pharmacology, she could read expressions and situations. Seeing Yan Daoxin, who was about to leave just now, sit back and wait, she guessed there was something notable about this ointment and watched from behind.

After a while, the maid who had left returned, carefully holding a redwood box. The box was not only intricately carved and polished to a bright sheen but also had gold-trimmed corners, exuding an air of grandeur.

Seeing that box, Zhu Yu roughly guessed that it must have been sent over from the Pang Family.

Unlike Zhu Cheng, who was indifferent to food and clothing and detested extravagance, the Pang Family had always been ostentatious about wealth, fond of all things luxurious, afraid others wouldn’t notice their opulence.

Throughout these years, wherever Zhu Cheng presided, things were low-key and modest, yet Pang Yuzhen and her daughter were the two exceptions in the household; both loved intricate and luxurious items, and Zhu Cheng let them indulge as they pleased.

Pang Yuzhen placed the box on the table, carefully opening it to reveal a small pouch of brocade.

She cautiously emptied a palm-sized vermilion agate jar from the brocade bag, handing it to Yan Daoxin.

"Please, Divine Doctor, take a look and see if my Three Flavors Longevity Ointment is the real deal." Although Pang Yuzhen spoke as if requesting Yan Daoxin to authenticate it, her eyes were clearly full of pride.

Yan Daoxin didn’t act ceremoniously, reaching out and directly lifting the lid.

Pang Yuzhen’s eye twitched slightly, seemingly pained, but she couldn’t set aside her pride to stop him.

Yan Daoxin brought the small agate jar to his nose for a sniff, then reached in with his fingers to get a bit, putting it in his mouth, smacking his lips, and frowning while carefully discerning the taste of the medicinal ingredients used inside.

Pang Yuzhen leaned forward slightly, raising her hands, previously resting on her legs. Seeing Yan Daoxin only take a little and not further dig in, she quietly put her hands back down, sitting back upright.

"The Princess’s Three Flavors Longevity Ointment is indeed genuine, using top-quality materials." Yan Daoxin replaced the agate lid, pushed the item aside for the maid to pack it up, and nodded at Pang Yuzhen.

"Of course," Pang Yuzhen proudly lifted her chin slightly, her eyes gleaming with unrestrained pride, "My brother, knowing I was unwell, specially obtained it for me.

I had heard it was extremely rare and valuable, hard to acquire even for thousands of gold. I was somewhat skeptical, but with Divine Doctor Yan affirming it, it seems true.

Can I use this item?"

"No, you cannot." Yan Daoxin replied with utmost straightforwardness, "Such a precious item should be kept carefully by the Princess.

The Three Flavors Longevity Ointment, while a rare treasure, and this jar of good quality, doesn’t suit your condition. In fact, using it for nourishing your body might backfire, the more consumed, the more severe the symptoms may become.

If the Princess is unconvinced, feel free to try. After use, you will naturally find out if I’m right."

Pang Yuzhen was stunned by his words. Though not willing, she seemed to believe what Yan Daoxin said, that she really shouldn’t consume too precious or overly nourishing medicines, thus had to accept it.

After examining the Three Flavors Longevity Ointment, Yan Daoxin had no intention of staying longer, not even bothering to exchange pleasantries with Pang Yuzhen, only instructing the maidservant beside her to persist with boiling and taking the prescribed medicine, and to seek him in Li Garden if there was no improvement after three to five days.

Hearing this implied that Divine Doctor Yan wasn’t in a hurry to leave made Pang Yuzhen quite pleased. She promptly thanked him, asking Miao Family to see them out.

Miao Family still appeared extremely cautious, probably thinking that Yan Daoxin was the Divine Doctor respected even by Princess Consort Lianshuo, dared not to walk alongside him, only following behind, just beside Zhu Yu.

Zhu Yu couldn’t reveal her identity at this moment, thus walked quietly, but she sensed that Miao Family was looking at her.

However, Lu Qing’s disguise skills were quite commendable; with the fake skin applied, not only others but even Zhu Yu herself would fail to recognize her own reflection suddenly as herself in the mirror.

Miao Family was never particularly sharp or clever, making it even less likely to see through it.

After a few more steps, Zhu Yu confirmed that Miao Family was undoubtedly sneaking peeks at her.

So she straightforwardly turned her head to look, catching Miao Family staring at her.

Miao Family didn’t expect her to turn suddenly and look, blushed immediately, at a loss.

"Madam, is there something?" Lu Qing, noticing this, spoke on behalf of Zhu Yu, directly asking Miao Family.

Miao Family hastily shook her head, her face turning even redder, speaking hesitantly, "Sorry... I was merely looking at this Taoist, thinking of my daughter...

She’s about this tall..."

Subconsciously realizing this statement might not be appropriate, as if implying something about the Taoist’s appearance, she blushed even more.

"Madam needn’t see us any further, here will do." Lu Qing politely indicated to her, nodding slightly, gently supported Zhu Yu, and the three quickened their pace to leave.