After hearing Xin Yeheng's explanation, the middle - aged man sitting on the bed also saw the fragrant food on the table. Only then did he believe Xin Yeheng. He looked at Xin Yeheng somewhat embarrassed and said, "I'm really sorry. I misjudged you!"
"It's okay. I've already sent my personal servant to get the medicine for you. When he comes back, I'll have him decoct it for you. Come and have dinner now."
The middle - aged man got out of bed and sat down at the table. Xin Yeheng seemed a bit embarrassed. "I just made these casually. The taste might not be very good. You'll have to make do with it."
"How could that be? You saved my life. You're kind to me. How could I be picky?" With that, the middle - aged man started to eat.
During the conversation with the middle - aged man, Xin Yeheng learned that the man in front of him was surnamed Mu. He was the owner of Mu's Mirror Workshop and also a mirror - maker. Xin Yeheng didn't want to beat around the bush anymore and directly got to the point. "Uncle Mu, I came here this time to ask you to help me identify what the raw material of this mirror is."
"That's okay. Take it out and let me have a look."
However, Xin Yeheng didn't take it out for a long time. Uncle Mu asked, "What's wrong? Is there any reason why you can't take it out?"
"Yes. Because this mirror will release toxins when exposed to strong light, poisoning people and killing them within three days. I bought it from a traveling merchant. Several people in my family have already died. So I brought it here for you, Uncle Mu, to help me identify it."
The latter part of Xin Yeheng's words was made up on the spot to avoid arousing suspicion. He looked at Uncle Mu. Uncle Mu showed a somewhat embarrassed expression after hearing his words and then said, "I've also heard of such mirrors. They appeared hundreds of years ago, killing people invisibly. Later generations called them the killer mirrors. But I heard that they later went to the Qiangfeng Kingdom. How could it end up in the hands of a merchant?"
Hearing this, Xin Yeheng felt a bit guilty. He smiled and tried to cover up his lie. "Maybe the merchant got it through some unknown channel. I'm not sure either."
"Indeed. Those traveling businessmen usually have such connections. Alright, I'll take a look for you later. The light outside is still a bit strong now. Let's wait until night. If you're not in a hurry to go home, is that okay, Young Master Xin?" Uncle Mu asked for Xin Yeheng's opinion.
"Of course, that's no problem. I'll have to trouble you then, Uncle Mu."
The day passed quickly. From sunrise to sunset was just six hours. Watching the gradually falling night, Uncle Mu thought the time had come. "Young Master Xin, it's okay. Take out that mirror."
"Wait a moment, Uncle Mu. You should drink your medicine first and then we'll look at it later."
To be honest, Xin Yeheng was so nice to Uncle Mu because he had his own motives. However, saving a life is better than building a seven - story pagoda. His mother had once told him this, for people do things, and the heavens are watching. The cause sown will surely bear fruit sooner or later.
"Thank you, Young Master Xin. I've really troubled you today. I don't know how much the medical treatment and the medicine cost. Let me pay you back."
"No need. I'm asking you to do such a dangerous thing. It's actually me who's making things difficult for you. Consider that money as your payment."
"......Alright."
Uncle Mu quickly finished the medicine. In the blink of an eye, the sun had set, leaving only a dim glow on the horizon. Xin Yeheng took out the box and took out the Phoenix Feather Mirror wrapped in black cloth from it. "Please help me take a look, Uncle Mu."
Based on his years of experience, Uncle Mu recognized that the mirror frame was made of a kind of tree called Kula. The mirror surface was nothing special. "Young Master Xin, according to what you said, the mirror surface is made of the same material as ordinary ones. If it were poisonous, the others would have been poisoned long ago. It's probably this mirror frame that releases the toxins."
"Uncle Mu, do you know what the raw material of this mirror frame is?" Xin Yeheng asked him eagerly.
"Yes, it's a kind of tree called Kula. It usually grows in dark and damp places."
"Do you know where in our Yulong Kingdom we can find this Kula tree?" Xin Yeheng couldn't wait to ask Uncle Mu.
Uncle Mu looked up at Xin Yeheng. His expression was a bit complicated, but he still said, "Judging from the climate and geographical location, there should be such trees near Quan'an Town. Young Master Xin, what do you need this tree for?"
Xin Yeheng looked into Uncle Mu's eyes with determination. "Uncle Mu, I'm sorry. This involves my personal affairs, so I can't tell you. But I can assure you that I won't use it for bad things. I'll only use it to eliminate harm for the people."
"Sorry, I overstepped. Well, if you want this tree, I suggest you go there at night. It'll be difficult for you to do anything during the day."
"I see. Thank you, Uncle Mu."
Xin Yeheng had thought he would be scolded, but instead, he received Uncle Mu's kind reminder. He couldn't help but feel more grateful towards him.
"It's already late now. It's time for me to leave. Thank you so much for today, Uncle Mu!"
Xin Yeheng thanked Uncle Mu again. Uncle Mu waved his hand and smiled slightly. "If anyone should say thank you, it's me. If you hadn't found me in time, I might have lost my old life here."
"It's just a small thing. I'll take my leave now. See you again if we have the chance, Uncle Mu."
"See you, Young Master Xin."
After leaving Mu's Mirror Workshop, Xin Yeheng got into the carriage. The guard asked Xin Yeheng, "Young Master, shall we go back to the palace now?"
Xin Yeheng closed his eyes slightly and replied, "No. We won't go back today. We'll go to Quan'an Town now."
"But, Young Master, it's already late and the city gate has been closed. We probably can't get out."
"Then we'll stay in an inn outside for the night. We'll set off tomorrow."
The two guards drove the carriage back into the capital city. Xin Yeheng chose an inn near the city gate and planned to stay there for one night and leave early tomorrow morning.
"You should rest well tonight. We'll leave the capital for Quan'an Town tomorrow morning. Do you understand?" Xin Yeheng told his two guards and his personal servant, Xiao Li.
Originally, Xin Yeheng didn't plan to return to the palace so soon when he came out. He had prepared a large sum of travel expenses and set out with two or three people.