Dominate the ancient academy

Chapter 194 The effect depends entirely on fate

The etiquette of Daning is relatively humane, and there is no need to kneel down at every turn. However, there are many etiquette movements, such as the kowtow, the crossed-arms salute, the bow, etc., and there are different rules of use depending on the occasion, the object and the identity.

Although there are many different things, Shu Xiaoxiao has learned them since elementary school. Later, she just changed the women's etiquette to men's etiquette. In addition to her mother and elder brother who had taught her about them, the academy also had related courses, and she had mastered them quite well.

China has always been a country of etiquette. Not to mention ancient times, even in modern times, aren't there many cases of failed interviews, failed blind dates, failed contracts, etc. due to impoliteness? Impoliteness can easily lead to serious consequences in modern times, let alone in ancient times when etiquette was strict.

Another modern explanation is that although being careless and not paying attention to details can easily leave a bad impression, it can be easily made up for as long as you humbly correct it later.

But in ancient times, being impolite could result in losing one’s future at best, or even losing one’s life at worst, so etiquette was naturally of paramount importance.

Why are scholars different from the common people? In addition to their knowledge, it is the various etiquette and manners they have practiced that make them stand out from the crowd among ordinary people and also increase the ordinary people's awe of scholars.

So even though these etiquettes were complicated, Shu Xiaoxiao learned them diligently, and therefore Shu Xiaoxiao's etiquette was quite standard.

"Your humble servant greets the emperor! Long live the emperor." Although she was a student, she had a title and could call herself a humble servant.

The emperor smiled gently and asked, "Master Ye, don't be so reserved. I called you here just to ask about the medicinal powder you used yesterday. The effect is so powerful. I wonder how it was made?"

Not only him, many ministers were also very interested in this powder. No matter what kind of powder it was, it usually had to be put into food. Even if it was a drug, there were great restrictions. If the area was too large, it would not be effective. Most of the time, it could be avoided as long as you were cautious. Shu Xiaoxiao's sudden move made people hard to guard against.

Someone took over and said, "This medicine is so powerful. Look at the wind direction in advance. It will have great lethality when used on the battlefield. Ye Boye must not be reluctant to use it!"

"Not only on the battlefield, but also in some bandit dens that commit crimes. We were short of manpower before, and most of the bandit dens are easy to defend but difficult to attack. With Master Ye's powder, we can subdue them without any effort."

Looking at many people talking loudly, it seemed as if with her medicine powder, Daning would soon unify the world.

Someone concluded: "The effect is so remarkable. For the future of Daning, I hope Mr. Ye will give me some advice on this medicine powder."

They are trying to blackmail her morally. Not to mention that she has no morals, even if she told them the prescription, they wouldn't be able to prepare it. They are calculating in the wrong place.

Shu Xiaoxiao cleared her throat and said aggrievedly, "If I can, I will definitely be willing to help Daning, but I thought this powder was just an ordinary drug, but I didn't expect it to be so effective. I don't remember the specific recipe, but it's probably bitter psychedelic mushrooms, datura, small shaozi, kava root, black feather jade cactus, psychedelic sage, etc. Just take the roots, stems, leaves, or flowers of these plants and put them together."

"But let's make this clear first! I made this powder by accident when I was bored. If it weren't for this time, I wouldn't know that it is so powerful. I can't guarantee what the effect will be if I make it again."

Some people who understand pharmacology knew immediately that these plants were poisonous and hallucinogenic, and very rare: "Master Ye, what do you mean by wait?"

Those who know a little about pharmacology have discovered that although these plants have hallucinogenic effects and are rare, they are not impossible to obtain.

Shu Xiaoxiao spread her hands and said, "Wait, there's more than that. These powders are mixed from various plants with psychedelic effects or mild toxins that I accidentally picked up over the years. When I made them, some of the plants were dried, and some were added according to my mood, so I can't remember which ones I used. It's just a big hodgepodge I made when I was bored. As for what effect it will have, it's entirely up to fate."

"Does Master Ye have any medicine powder? We can ask the imperial physician to study the prescription used."

Hearing this, Shu Xiaoxiao immediately thought of her big bag of medicine powder, and said with a distressed face: "Don't mention it, I was almost scared to death when I saw such a large group of wolves. I didn't even know what medicine I had, so I didn't care about anything else. I scattered the whole bag without leaving any. If you know the effect is so good, I definitely wouldn't be willing to spend so much."

"Which doctor would forget the prescription when making medicine? Lord Ye wouldn't be reluctant to give it away, would he?" the eldest prince said lightly.

He was fully prepared yesterday and was sure to win the hunting event. However, because of Shu Xiaoxiao's powder, he failed miserably. In today's horseback archery competition, he only got third place, which was totally inconsistent with his plan.

Not only is his father very close to Ye Xiao, Yun Qinghan is also very protective of him, and even the General's Mansion protects her very well. It can be said that these are the forces he wants most, and Ye Xiao has them all as soon as he appears, so he wants to see what kind of ability Ye Xiao has that makes so many people protect her.

If possible, it would be best to win him over.

Shu Xiaoxiao laughed: "The eldest prince also said that doctors who make medicines will definitely remember the prescriptions, but I'm not a doctor! I just made it for fun, to kill time. I don't care about the effect, so why should I remember it?"

Marquis Changping laughed: "Making medicine is like grilling meat. Who can guarantee that the seasonings are the same every time and the taste is the same every time? It is only right to leave the preparation to the imperial physician."

Uncle Ye saved his son no matter what. As long as his son is fine, he doesn't care about the powder. No matter what Uncle Ye thinks, he will definitely support him to the end.

"Yes, everyone has their own expertise. How can the pharmaceutical business be difficult for a student like Ye Bo? Her current task is to study hard. Even if she wants to work for Daning, we don't need these few years!"

"That's right. Just like my child, as long as he doesn't cause me any trouble, I'll be satisfied. How can I expect him to share my worries? I have to wait!"

"It's great that Uncle Ye can tell me the general prescription. My son can recite an article in bits and pieces. Uncle Ye can remember so much. Even if he can't figure it out, it's the Imperial Hospital's business."

The families that Shu Xiaoxiao had saved spoke one after another. They all had the same idea. With so many wolves around, if it weren't for Uncle Ye, those children would have been in great danger. Since they had saved their children, they could only express their sincere gratitude and never take advantage of the situation.