Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 171 Spring Buds

Subsequently,

Lin Feng, Aunt Liu, and Aunt Li stayed behind to discuss methods for learning medical knowledge.

Lu Qingqing followed Shunzi.

Qiangzi and Chunya each carried a basket on their backs and walked up the mountain.

Spring Bud skipped and hopped ahead.

He would turn back every now and then to urge them on.

"Sister, Brother Shunzi, Brother Qiangzi, hurry up!"

Her little face was beaming with excitement and anticipation.

I am filled with curiosity about the herbal exploration journey that is about to begin.

Shunzi smiled and said to Lu Qingqing:

"Miss Qingqing,"

Chun Ya is eager to learn more about herbal medicine.

They're so proactive!

Lu Qingqing smiled and nodded:

"It's a good thing that Chun Ya is so eager to learn."

Maybe this trip up the mountain...

She can give us a lot of surprises.

Qiangzi chimed in from the side:

"Yes, Chun Ya is familiar with this mountain."

In some nooks and crannies,

We may not even notice,

She might discover the herbs before we do.

Along the way, a gentle mountain breeze blew by.

It brings a refreshing fragrance of grass and trees.

Lu Qingqing walked,

On the one hand, occasionally give spring buds,

Shunzi and Qiangzi explained some easily identifiable herbs.

Lu Qingqing took a plantain from her basket and said,

"Look, this is plantain."

It usually grows along roadsides and in grassy areas.

It has the effects of promoting urination, clearing heat and detoxifying.

If you accidentally get a sore throat or other heat-related symptoms, boiling it in water and drinking the resulting liquid is quite effective.

Spring Bud curiously leaned closer to observe.

She even gently touched the plantain leaves with her little hands:

"Sister, its leaves feel smooth to the touch."

Shunzi and Qiangzi listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

Lu Qingqing then explained the characteristics of plantain to them.

Then, smiling, he asked:

"Can spring buds find such herbs?"

Chun Ya's eyes lit up immediately.

With her chest puffed out high, she said confidently:

"Sister, I'm sure I can find it!"

I run in the mountains every day; I know this forest very well.

Perhaps even the most hidden herbs...

I can find them all.

Shunzi laughed and joked from the side:

"Spring Sprout, don't make promises you can't keep."

Identifying these herbs is not as simple as gathering firewood.

We need to look at it carefully.

Spring Bud pouted defiantly:

"Brother Shunzi, don't underestimate me."

I'll find it for you in a bit.

After saying that, she acted like a lively little rabbit.

It hopped and skipped as it searched through the nearby bushes.

Lu Qingqing looked at Chun Ya's serious expression.

I couldn't help but laugh.

She turned to Shunzi and Qiangzi and said:

"Chunya is such a cute child."

So eager to learn,

If we teach her more about herbs,

"Maybe it will be a big help to the family in the future."

Qiangzi nodded in agreement:

"Yes, Chun Ya is also a pitiful person."

After her parents passed away, only she and her grandmother lived at home.

Chun Ya longed to learn more skills.

My dear girl,

Thanks to you and Uncle Raymond Lam for teaching everyone medical knowledge,

This is a great thing that will benefit the whole village.

When Lu Qingqing heard about Chun Ya,

A feeling of pity welled up in my heart.

She looked into Chun Ya's expectant eyes.

He secretly made up his mind.

We must teach her more practical knowledge about herbs.

Just then, Chun Ya suddenly shouted excitedly:

"Sister, Brother Shunzi, Brother Qiangzi, come and see!"

I think I've found plantain!

Lu Qingqing, Shunzi, and Qiangzi quickly walked over.

Spring buds were squatting beside a clump of grass.

Pointing to one of the plants,

She looked at them with eyes full of expectation.

Lu Qingqing, Shunzi, and Qiangzi quickly walked over.

Spring buds were squatting beside a clump of grass.

Pointing to one of the plants,

She looked at them with eyes full of expectation.

Lu Qingqing squatted down.

Carefully observe the plant that the spring buds refer to.

The leaves are ovate with clear veins and a heart-shaped base.

The edges also have irregular, shallow, wavy teeth.

Then look at its growth close to the ground.

It was indeed plantain. She smiled and said to Chun Ya:

"Spring Sprout, you're amazing! This really is plantain."

How did you find it?

Chun Ya's eyes narrowed into slits with joy.

Proudly say:

"Sister, I just followed the method you taught me."

Pay attention to those grasses with broad leaves that grow close to the ground.

This is the one I saw.

And I remember you said that the edges of its leaves are slightly wavy.

When I looked at it, it was exactly as you described.

I thought it should be plantain.

Shunzi and Qiangzi both gave a thumbs up:

"Chun Ya, you're amazing! You learn so fast."

Lu Qingqing patted Chun Ya's head and encouraged her:

"Chunya is so smart, she learns quickly and well."

From now on, I'll identify herbs this way.

Grasp the key characteristics of each herb,

It's less likely to admit a mistake then.

Spring Bud nodded vigorously.

Then, cautiously, he asked:

"Sister, can we pick it and take it home?"

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"Of course you can, but you need to be careful when harvesting."

Do not completely sever its roots.

If you leave some roots, it can continue to grow.

And we only need to pick some leaves.

This will not affect its next growth.

"We can find it again if we need it again in the future."

Chun Ya listened attentively to Lu Qingqing's words.

Following her instructions

I gently picked some plantain leaves.

Put it in the basket.

Shunzi and Qiangzi followed suit.

I picked plantain with Chun Ya.

Their movements were skillful.

The roots of the plantain were carefully preserved.

They picked a suitable amount of leaves and put them into their basket.

Pick the spring buds as you go.

She hummed a little tune happily.

Being able to accurately locate plantain and earning praise from everyone,

This made her feel exceptionally happy.

Subsequently,

Lu Qingqing then went with Chun Ya, Shunzi, and Qiangzi.

It explains the detailed characteristics of Bupleurum and several other herbs.

From the shape and color of the leaves to the texture and grain of the stems,

Then there's the preference for a growing environment.

She explained everything clearly.

After finishing her explanation, Lu Qingqing smiled and suggested:

"Let's play a game, like a competition."

Let's see who can find these herbs I just mentioned first.

After finding it,

I want to tell everyone how I identified it.

Upon hearing this, Chun Ya's eyes immediately lit up.

He jumped up excitedly:

"Great! I'm sure I'll be the first one to find it!"

Having said that, he moved like a nimble little squirrel.

It quickly disappeared into the nearby bushes.

They began searching carefully.

Shunzi and Qiangzi were not to be outdone.

After exchanging a glance, they each chose a direction.

He walked quickly away.

Shunzi walked along,

While muttering the characteristics of the herbs that Lu Qingqing had described,

Their eyes didn't miss any corner where herbs might grow.

Qiangzi, on the other hand, relied on his familiarity with this mountain forest,

He ran toward a place where he thought herbs might grow densely.

Lu Qingqing followed behind at a leisurely pace.

Keep an eye on their movements,

They are also always ready to provide guidance when they encounter doubts.

Not long after, Chun Ya suddenly shouted excitedly:

"I found it! I found it!"

Lu Qingqing, Shunzi, and Qiangzi quickly gathered around.

Chun Ya was holding a Bupleurum chinense plant in her hand.

A proud smile spread across his face.

Spring Sprout said impatiently:

"Sister, look!"

I remember you said that the stem of Bupleurum chinense is upright.

It has branches at the top, and the leaves are narrow and long.

This one in this patch of grass looks the most similar.

And when I smelled it, it had a peculiar scent.

So I think it's Bupleurum chinense.

Lu Qingqing examined it carefully and nodded in satisfaction:

"Spring Sprouts are amazing, not only are they quick to find things, but..."

The identification was also very accurate.

Bupleurum does indeed have a unique aroma.

This is also an important method for identifying it.

Shunzi and Qiangzi were somewhat disappointed that they didn't get first place.

But they still praised the spring buds.

"Spring Sprout, you're really something!"

Shunzi smiled and patted Chunya's head.

Qiangzi also gave a thumbs up:

"Spring Bud, you're really amazing!"

Your older brothers should all learn from you.