I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 18 Borrowing Books
picture!
It was so similar! It was as if she was pasted onto the paper.

Even the freckles on her face were clearly visible.

It was the first time that Hongxiu had seen such a realistic portrait.

And this portrait seemed to be better looking than the one she saw when she looked in the mirror.

What she didn't know was that this was the effect of light and angle.

But this did not stop her from liking the painting.

She couldn't help but say, "Third Master, this, this, how did Third Master draw it so realistically? It's as if I was printed on the paper."

"Third Master is so amazing, he must be the best painter in Daxia! By the way, Third Master, I like this painting so much, can you give it to me as a reward?"

Jia Cong couldn't help laughing and said, "Girl, don't say anything when you go out, or you'll be laughed at. This painting was originally drawn for you, so it's naturally for you."

Although Jia Cong's paintings are vivid, it is really embarrassing to say that he is the best in Daxia.

However, because of its realism, it is naturally powerful in the eyes of this girl.

When Hongxiu heard what Jia Cong said, she was overjoyed. She carefully put away the portrait and ran to Aunt Mei's yard impatiently.

I guess he went to show off to Caier.

After all, she is just a girl at heart. Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh.

After a while, Cai'er followed Hongxiu and ran over.

Cai'er looked at Jia Cong eagerly and begged, "Third Master, can you also draw a portrait for Cai'er? It must be the same as the one you drew for Hongxiu."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "Of course, go sit down at the door and I will draw a picture for you."

Cai'er said happily, "Thank you, Third Master."

Jia Cong suddenly remembered something and said to Hongxiu, "Oh, Hongxiu, go to Miss Lin and borrow some medical books from her for me."

After Aunt Mei took the medicine, her symptoms were significantly alleviated.

But Aunt Mei has always been in poor health and may have other illnesses.

However, with Aunt Mei's status and position, she could not invite an imperial physician to treat her.

Whenever the maidservants around Jia Baoyu fell ill, he would ask the imperial physician to treat them.

This shows the status of Aunt Mei and her son in the Rongguo Mansion.

Therefore, Jia Cong felt that if the proficiency panel could reveal medical skills, he could work hard on them.

As long as my liver reaches a mature stage, I will be able to treat Aunt Mei.

But Jia Cong had no medical books with him.

Books were very expensive in that era, and Jia Cong himself was reluctant to buy them.

When Lin Daiyu entered the Jia Mansion, she brought with her many books, which may have included medical books.

Therefore, Jia Cong thought of borrowing books from Lin Daiyu.

But he had been confined to the house by Lady Jia and could not go to the front yard, so he had to send a maid to borrow books.

Next, Jia Cong began to paint for Cai'er.

This time, he was much more skilled than before.

After half an hour, the portrait was completed.

Cai'er came over and saw the portrait. She was also amazed and couldn't let it go.

Jia Cong opened the proficiency panel.

[Sketch (minor): 430/500]

I didn't expect that just by drawing two pictures, I could directly increase my experience points by 20 points.

Just seven more paintings would bring my proficiency to the highest level.

And Dacheng is enough.

After thinking about it, since I have already painted a picture for Hongxiu and Caier, I might as well paint one for Aunt Mei as well.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong took the drawing board and went to Aunt Mei's courtyard.

After hearing this, Aunt Mei couldn't help but say, "Brother Cong, you don't have to paint for me for the time being. Let's wait until I recover." "Also, calligraphy and painting are minor arts, and you can't be obsessed with them. You should still focus on reading."

After hearing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Yes, I will remember my mother's teachings."

Aunt Mei was reluctant to have her portrait painted for the time being, and Jia Cong could understand her feelings.

Heart of beauty in everyone.

Now Aunt Mei is ill, weak and haggard.

She wanted to leave behind a better side of herself after she recovered, rather than her current sickly appearance.

When she returned to her study, Hongxiu had already borrowed the books from Lin Daiyu, a total of four books.

The four books are: Huangdi Neijing, Treatise on Febrile and Miscellaneous Diseases, Synopsis of Golden Ulcer, and Qianjin Fang.

As expected, Lin Daiyu had medical books.

Jia Cong was overjoyed when he saw this, and hurriedly picked up a copy of the Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine and began to read it carefully.

Medical experience +1
As expected, the proficiency panel can include medical skills.

Learning makes me happy, and soon Jia Cong was immersed in learning.

After an unknown amount of time, Jia Cong suddenly heard Hong Xiu report, "Third Master, Miss Lin is here."

Jia Cong hurriedly welcomed Lin Daiyu in and said, "Sister Lin, please take a seat. Hongxiu will serve tea."

Lin Daiyu sat down with a smile and asked, "Today, Third Brother Cong asked Hongxiu to borrow a medical book from me, and I became curious."

"I really don't know what Third Brother Cong wants to do by borrowing medical books? Is he going to become a doctor?"

Jia Cong couldn't help but say, "Sister Lin, you know that Auntie is seriously ill now, and she is not in good health even on normal days."

"With my status as an aunt, I can't ask the imperial physician to treat her. So I thought, since this is the case, why don't I learn some medical skills by myself."

"Even if it can't cure diseases, it would be good to know more about how to maintain your health."

Lin Daiyu did not expect that Jia Cong borrowed medical books from her to study medicine for this purpose, which moved her deeply.

Brother Cong is so filial!
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but think of her own life experience.

I couldn't help but feel sad again, and my eyes turned red.

When Jia Cong saw Lin Daiyu's appearance, he couldn't guess what she was thinking, and he couldn't help but sigh.

This Lin Daiyu is really made of water, she cries at the slightest provocation.

He quickly changed the subject.

After talking for a while, Lin Daiyu said gently, "I naturally admire Third Brother Cong's filial piety."

"However, medical skills cannot be learned in two or three years. Third Brother Cong should focus on the Four Books and Five Classics and not put the cart before the horse."

This is a very frank statement, but what she doesn't know is that I have a proficiency panel.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say: "What Sister Lin said is reasonable. I have never thought about becoming a famous doctor."

"On weekdays, I naturally focus on the Four Books and Five Classics, but I only read medical books in my spare time."

Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "That couldn't be better."

After Lin Daiyu left, Jia Cong began to read medical books seriously again.

It was already the second watch of the night. Hongxiu urged him several times before Jia Cong reluctantly put down his book, washed up and rested.

Jia Cong couldn't help but sigh that now one day is not enough.

The Four Books and Five Classics, Eight-Section Brocade, calligraphy, sketching, and medical skills all seem to be overwhelmed with time.

It would be great if people could work non-stop without sleeping.

It was unknown when Jia Cong fell into a deep sleep.

Early the next morning, Jia Cong got up and practiced a few sets of Eight-Section Brocade, then washed, ate, and picked up his book box to go to school.

When he walked out of Ningrong Street, he found Jia Huan waving at him at the street corner.

(End of this chapter)