Transmigration: Becoming the Wicked Stepmother of Four Children

Chapter 160 Butterfly Pouch

Under Lu Qingqing's careful guidance,

The villagers not only learned about many medicinal herbs,

We collected quite a lot.

In the mountains and forests, everyone was busy and focused.

His eyes were full of enthusiasm for learning.

The pillar was crouching down.

He stared intently at a clump of violets.

He followed the tips taught by Lu Qingqing,

Holding a small shovel,

Gently lift it up from the base.

The movements were swift and skillful.

Soon,

The violets in the basket were piled up into a small heap.

He straightened up.

Smiling, he said to Liu Sheng, who was also busy beside him:

"Hey, I used to hang out in these mountains every day."

How come we didn't discover these treasures!

Liu Sheng replied while picking moneywort:

"It's all thanks to Qingqing."

Otherwise, how would we know about these ordinary grasses?

It's surprisingly useful.

Dot and Bean, these two little wolf cubs,

Like two tireless little followers,

He clung tightly to Lu Qingqing's side.

They would occasionally paw at the herbs with their little paws.

It was still tilting its fluffy head upwards.

He stared at Lu Qingqing with curiosity, looking incredibly cute.

DouDou stretched out its paw,

I gently touched a freshly picked herb.

It cried out in a childish, babyish voice:

"Mother, can we use these herbs right after we pick them?"

Lu Qingqing smiled and patted Dou Dou's head.

Explain patiently:

"DouDou, take these herbs back with you."

It also requires many processes such as drying and processing.

Only then can it be transformed into medicinal herbs that can cure diseases.

not far away,

Lin Feng carefully arranged the Coptis chinensis rhizomes he had collected.

Gently placing it into the basket, muttering to himself:

I knew before that Coptis chinensis was bitter.

I never imagined it had so many uses.

If anyone in the family gets a sore throat or other similar symptoms in the future,

Then there's no need to worry about running out of options.

As the time goes,

The villagers' baskets gradually filled up.

Everyone had a satisfied smile on their face.

Lu Qingqing looked at everyone, her eyes filled with satisfaction:

"Everyone studied very diligently today."

We also gained a lot.

But everyone must remember, when we are collecting herbs,

We must protect the mountain and forest environment.

We must not over-harvest.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Before we knew it, it was already noon.

Seeing this, Lin Feng called out loudly:

"Fellow villagers, we've finished learning about that for today."

"Let's get ready to go back to the village!"

On the way back,

Lu Qingqing walked in the middle of the group.

Raise your voice and continue explaining:

"Fellow villagers, we've gathered so many medicinal herbs."

The next steps—processing, drying, and storing—are all crucial.

She picked up a violet plant from the basket and said:

"Like Viola yedoensis,

After collecting them, you need to clean off the soil and impurities first.

Then lay it flat in a well-ventilated place where it is not exposed to direct sunlight to dry.

Do not expose it to direct sunlight, otherwise the efficacy of the medicine will be lost.

After it is completely dry,

Put it in a clean, dry bag or jar.

Store in a cool, shady place to prevent dampness and mold.

The villagers listened attentively.

Some even nodded from time to time.

Liu Sheng asked:

"Qingqing, what about this moneywort?"

Are the processing methods the same?

Lu Qingqing responded with a smile:

“The moneywort is slightly different.”

After it brought the leaves back, it first picked out the damaged leaves and the bad parts.

Then you can tie them into small bunches and hang them in a ventilated place to dry in the shade.

Moneywort after being dried in the shade,

Store in a sealed container.

This preserves the efficacy of the medicine to the greatest extent possible.

At this moment, Lin Feng asked curiously:

"Qingqing, what about Coptis chinensis? How should Coptis chinensis be dried?"

Lu Qingqing said with a smile:

"Uncle Lin Feng, after you bring back the Coptis chinensis..."

Wash it first, then slice it thinly.

When sun-drying Coptis chinensis, it's good to let it bask in the sun.

But you can't stay in the sun for too long.

When it's half-dry,

Then move it to a well-ventilated indoor area to air dry slowly.

Extra care should be taken to prevent moisture when storing Coptis chinensis.

It's best to use a sealed wooden box.

This ensures that its medicinal effects remain unchanged for a long time.

Even Zhu Zi couldn't help but ask a question:

"Qingqing, how should these herbs be preserved?"

Do we need to separate?

Lu Qingqing nodded affirmatively:

"That's a good question."

Everyone must remember,

Different herbs are best stored separately.

To avoid cross-contamination of flavors and affecting the efficacy of the medicine.

Furthermore, the containers used for storage should be clearly labeled.

This will make it easier to identify and use in the future.

As they walked, Lu Qingqing patiently explained everything.

The villagers listened attentively.

Make sure to keep this knowledge firmly in mind.

Everyone left with a great harvest.

We walked steadily toward the village.

Back in the village,

Lu Qingqing took Dian Dian and Dou Dou with her.

Amidst the villagers' resounding expressions of gratitude,

I returned home with light steps.

Lu Qingqing had just stepped into the house,

Several maids busied themselves like nimble swallows.

Chunlan quickly took the basket from Lu Qingqing and put it aside.

Qiuju dashed off to the kitchen.

Quickly scoop up a ladle of water and pour it into the copper basin.

He carried it over carefully and said softly:

"Miss, you must be exhausted."

Come wash your hands and face and get ready for dinner.

Dongmei then walked quickly toward the wardrobe.

Skillfully select a clean and comfortable set of clothes.

She handed it to Lu Qingqing with a smile:

"Miss, quickly change into some clean clothes."

Xia He had already prepared the food that was warmed up on the stove.

They were placed one by one on the dining table.

Each dish was steaming hot and tempting.

She greeted them cheerfully:

"Miss, please come and eat."

"After working so hard all this time, they must be starving!"

Lu Qingqing was deeply moved by this scene.

Her eyes were slightly red as she smiled and said:

"You guys..."

You always take such good care of me.

You guys have spoiled me rotten.

She paused, then sighed:

"Fortunately, my mother sent you to my side."

"It makes my life comfortable and carefree."

These maids were all given to Lu Qingqing by the old lady.

The old lady treated her with great care.

These clever and attentive maids were specially chosen to serve Lu Qingqing.

Chunlan said with a smile:

"What are you saying, Miss?"

Serving the young ladies is our duty.

You treat us like your own sisters.

We will naturally do our best.

Qiuju nodded in agreement.

"Yes, yes, the old lady has treated us very well."

Let us serve the young lady.

We are all truly grateful.

Lu Qingqing looked at them,

A happy smile spread across his face.

Dot and Bean squatted to the side, wagging their tails happily.

at this time,

Wang Xiuxiu and Shuang'er came out from the inner room.

Shuang'er is like a cheerful little bird.

She skipped and hopped over to Lu Qingqing.

She was holding a butterfly-patterned purse in her hand.

Her eyes sparkled as she excitedly said:

"Mother, look."

This is a butterfly pouch that my older sister, Daya, gave me.

Is it pretty?

Before Lu Qingqing could answer, she continued:

"Big Sister Ya also said..."

"You'll have to give me a set of purses with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums on them sometime!"

Wang Xiuxiu, with a gentle smile on her face, said:

"DaYa finished embroidering this last night."

I just remembered to give it to Shuang'er.

Surprisingly, Shuang'er quite liked it.

Lu Qingqing took the purse and examined it carefully.

The purse was exquisitely embroidered.

The butterfly's wings are incredibly lifelike.

The colorful silk threads shimmered faintly in the afterglow.

It looked as if the butterfly was about to flutter away at any moment.

She smiled and praised:

"DaYa's cooking skills are getting better and better."

Shuang'er, you must cherish her.

Shuang'er nodded vigorously.

He carefully put the purse away and said:

"Mother, I will definitely keep it safe."

Big Sister's embroidery is so beautiful!

I want to keep it with me at all times.

Wang Xiuxiu looked at Shuang'er's adorable face.

I couldn't help but laugh:

Look how happy Shuang'er is!

Daya is starting to look like a big sister.

He was trying to find a way to make his younger sister happy.

Lu Qingqing looked up at Wang Xiuxiu and said gratefully:

"sister in law,

Thanks to you and Da Ya and Er Ya for taking care of Shuang'er all the time,

What makes her so happy.

Wang Xiuxiu waved her hand and said:

"What are you saying? We're all family."

Shuang'er is so well-behaved and sensible.

It's only right that we care about her.

Dot and Bean curiously gathered around.

Seemingly infected by the joyful atmosphere,

Every now and then it would let out a few cheerful howls.