Elder Wu’s words rang out with authority, echoing through the Meeting Hall. I noticed some of the elders who had initially been skeptical were now nodding slightly, their eyes filled with approval. I understood that this was not merely an acceptance of me and Meng Li, but also an affirmation of Elder Wu’s prestige.
What followed came much more naturally. Meng Li and I began participating in the daily affairs of the Wu Family; from organizing ancient texts to refining simple medicinal pills, we put our hearts into everything. Meng Li, with her keen attention to detail, could always spot the root of a problem, while I, drawing on insights from my previous life, was often able to suggest novel solutions.
"Kong Chen, look at the medicinal properties of this 'Dew-Condensing Herb'; don't you think there's something strange about it?" One day, while we were tending to the herb garden, Meng Li pointed to a plant with crystalline leaves and asked me.
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