A while later, the moon appeared. The crescent moon hung in the sky like a small boat, set against a dark night sky touched with a hint of blue. She looked at the brightest star next to the moon, thinking it must be Venus. It was quite beautiful, seeing the moon caught in the branches of the trees.
After dinner, Jiaohong and the other maids went to the kitchen to tidy up the stove and wash the dishes. Only then did they bring out the medicinal herbs they had gathered that morning for their mistress to inspect. Si Jiuyue examined their haul and spotted some *xiangru* (aromatic madder), the most practical herb for colds during the summer.
"Lianhua'er, why don't you tell me what the *Bencao Jing Shu* says about the medicinal use of *xiangru*?"
Chapter 471