The peculiar request left everyone puzzled, but Dong Huiying did not offer further explanation, believing that speaking more would lead to more mistakes, and saying less yet doing more was better.
In the end, Dong Huiying selected a portion of the medicinal herbs to prepare for subsequent efforts to resolve the Mind-Bewitching Gu.
"Not enough, still lacking some."
Dong Huiying herself could not quite articulate what exactly was missing, so she broadly informed Ah Lian that the herbs were insufficient and that more had to be found. She mentioned needing to research a new potion recipe, brushing off the matter in this way.
The unfortunate Ah Lian accepted the orders and departed, yet carried a heart full of anticipation.
She knew.
As long as Dong Huiying was willing to take action, the young master would certainly recover! This was something Ah Lian had longed for and dreamed of!
…
Later, Dong Huiying grew tired and drowsily fell asleep.
