Kicking a stone on the ground, Ye Wenhui continued, "Ever since she was little, Ye Wenjuan has always wanted to compete with us in everything.
"After my aunt gave birth to her, it was several years before she became pregnant again, so Wenjuan was an only child. My aunt, who has a competitive nature herself, always wanted to make Wenjuan look better than me and Wen Yue. She would occasionally indulge Wenjuan’s various little demands.
"I don’t know how she raised her child, but Wenjuan was always scheming, either acting weak and delicate in front of the elders or setting traps for me and Wen Yue. We were often punished because of her tattling, so we never really got along well.
"My aunt married into our family from the countryside and always felt looked down upon by our family members. Although she always complained that Wenjuan wasn’t a boy, seeing that my uncle and my second grandfather treated Wenjuan fairly well, she naturally didn’t dare to treat her badly.
"However, six years later when she had a son, Wenjuan’s days in the family were not so easy anymore.
"After starting elementary school, Wen Yue and I could go out to play with friends after coming home and finishing our homework, but Wenjuan had to stay home to take care of her brother.
"From then on, her hostility towards me and Wen Yue only grew stronger, and she continued to play little tricks behind our backs.
"Although we never really suffered because of her antics, it was irritating to no end, and it became even harder to get along with her.
"Later, when my parents were transferred out of Beijing, we were separated. After that, Wen Yue had a hard time. Every time we met, she never ran out of grievances to share. Thankfully, my uncle’s family always took care of her.
"My grandfather, second grandfather, and my uncle are not the type to be unfair. So, even when she resorts to cunning tactics, she mostly doesn’t gain any advantage."
Ye Wenhui vented for a while and finally felt some relief. She had dinner at Yunyi’s place and stayed a while longer before leaving, thinking, If I don’t go back soon, Aunt will probably start her sour remarks again.
After seeing off the visitor, Yunyi quickly tidied up and headed towards the shed in Nanbai Village.
As she neared the destination, she took out a carrying basket from her space, which contained a twenty-year-old mountain ginseng, a tanned wolf skin, a jar of homemade mushroom meat sauce, and a pack of Da Bai Tu milk candy.
She approached and knocked on the door. The most update n0vels are published on novel·fire.net
Yuan Yuxun’s voice came from inside, "Who is it?"
Yunyi replied softly, "It’s me."
The door creaked open as Yuan Zining welcomed her, "Sister, come in quickly."
Yunyi smiled and touched his head, "Quickly close the door, it’s cold outside."
After entering, she set down her carrying basket.
Yuan Yuxun expressed some disapproval, "Why have you brought things again?"
Yunyi took out the items one by one, "Since you’re going to pass on your knowledge of Western medicine to me, you are naturally my teacher. How can I forget the gift to honor my master?"
Yuan Yuxun was stunned for a moment. He had not intended to take a disciple; he simply wanted to repay Yunyi’s kindness during a difficult time. He hadn’t expected the girl to do this, and it truly moved him.
Yunyi pointed to the ginseng wrapped in cloth, "This is a twenty-year-old mountain ginseng. Consuming it will help both of you replenish your qi and blood. I have another one. Once I’ve gathered enough medicinal herbs, I’ll make some pills and bring them over."
Yuan Yuxun quickly waved his hand, "Wild ginseng is rare; you keep it for yourself. Please don’t waste it on us."
Yunyi had by then taken everything out. "Since you’re going to teach me medical skills, you are my master, and it’s only right for me to take care of you."
She opened the pack of Da Bai Tu milk candy and handed it to Yuan Zining, "You better hide this pack of milk candy well. Eat at most two pieces a day. Eating too many will cause cavities, got it?"
Yuan Zining’s eyes lit up, but he did not immediately take it. Instead, he looked up at his grandfather.
Since Yunyi had gone this far, Yuan Yuxun didn’t make a fuss. "Take it. It’s from your Martial Aunt."