Wang Ping'an saw Niu Zhenghong looking over, gave him a sly smile, picked up the bowl and took another sip of water. He's having a tough time now, his body was originally weak, although he had been taking care of himself for some time and had improved a lot, but he still wasn't strong, it wasn't like he could become as strong as an ox in just ten or half a month.

  Mr. Niu is a surname of Niu, and his character is really like an ox, he can do things really well. These years have been suppressed by him, and he has finally got the opportunity to do some farm work. He thinks about how to manage the backyard every day, from morning till night, busy all day long.

  Wang Pingan didn't feel anything on the first day, but after two days, he couldn't bear it anymore. He spent all day facing a small piece of land with great effort, and it was indeed very boring. Today, he followed behind Niu Bula, digging holes and planting seeds, getting dizzy and exhausted. Taking advantage of Niu Bula's inattention, he hid aside to rest and drink water!

  Niu Zhenghong saw Wang Ping'an smile at him, and he also returned a big smile to Wang Ping'an. These past few days, he had been anxious too. Although every hour there were servants reporting to him about the old master's condition, saying what he was doing now, although the reports were very detailed, but ultimately it wasn't as reassuring as seeing it with his own eyes! Seeing that Master's illness was getting better, Niu Zhenghong was overjoyed. A heart disease that had been plaguing him for several years was finally lifted in this one morning!

  The cow said a word, and then wholeheartedly dug the pit again, dug for a while, turned back to see that Niu Zhenghong was still squatting behind him, smiling at himself. He said: "What are you doing here?"

  Niu Zhenghong hurriedly said: "I want to help Grandpa grow some small white vegetables. When I was young, Grandpa didn't let me work in the fields, he only let me read books. Now that his son has achieved success through reading, it's time for him to repay Grandpa!" As he spoke, he picked up the small shovel that Wang Ping'an had thrown down and started digging a hole with his head lowered!

  Seeing his son's true feelings, Niu Bula felt a great sense of relief and nodded his head. He stretched out his hand to touch his son's cheek, but his hands were covered in mud, so he ended up smearing it all over Niuzheng Hong's face, turning him into a big muddy mess. Niuzheng Hong burst out laughing, and Niu Bula couldn't help but laugh too. He felt that even though his son had grown up, in his heart, he still needed his love and care just like when he was younger.

  Wang Ping'an didn't go far, seeing that the father and son had a good relationship, he was also very happy in his heart, feeling that his hard work hadn't been in vain. Not only did he cure Niu Bula's illness, but he also resolved the contradictions within the Shi family!

  Niu Zhenghong felt his father's intention, and his mood was great. He worked harder to dig the holes. Wang Ping'an saw him digging hole after hole, and he was very happy in his heart. Just right, those tasks of mine, he helped me finish them all!

  The cow turned around and went to dig a hole to bury the seeds. After a while, he looked back and couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, saying: "Zheng Hong, you should just do what you need to do! You're really not cut out for farming, this hole is too deep! It's all in vain! Alright, alright, I know you're filial, but there's no need for you to help me plant the small white vegetables!"

  Niu Zhenghong was taken aback and looked at the large patch of small pits in front of him, saying inexplicably: "Isn't digging deep good?"

  The cow didn't pull the hand and said, "You'd better go back to the hall to train people, you're more suitable for that!" Seeing Wang Ping'an hiding aside and slacking off, he beckoned him to come over and said, "Kid, have you had enough rest? If you've had enough, hurry back, don't let your uncle cause trouble here!"

  Wang Ping'an sighed, thinking to himself: "Governor's brother-in-law, you're really useless, can't even dig a hole properly!" He responded with a grunt and slowly walked over, taking the small shovel from Niu Zhenghong's hand, lowering his head to continue digging the hole.

  Niu Zhenghong looked for a while, feeling that Niu Bula was indeed much better. Other symptoms are not mentioned, but the temper is good. He gently patted Wang Ping'an's back, and when Wang Ping'an turned around, he made eye contact, indicating to go out and talk.

  Wang Ping'an was worried that he hadn't rested enough, and hurriedly said: "Uncle, I'll go to the toilet for a bit, I'll be right back!" He threw down his small shovel and followed Niu Zhenghong out of the courtyard.

  The cow shook its head and sighed, saying: "It's really a thin donkey wearing a saddle, either dung or urine!"

  Wang Ping'an followed Niu Zhenghong into the small building, and Niu Zhenghong glanced at his father in the yard. Seeing that Niu Bu La hadn't looked up at the building, he asked: "Good nephew, it seems your uncle's illness is getting better. I'd like to ask you, have all those symptoms disappeared?"

  Wang Ping'an shook his head and said, "It's not that fast. Even if Master's mood improves and the medicine works, it'll take at least ten days or more for all the symptoms to disappear!"

  Niu Zhenghong nodded and said: "You're right, I was a bit impatient! So what's the treatment method from now on, is it still like this?"

  Wang Ping'an thought for a moment and said, "According to the old man's condition and current recovery situation, he still needs to take one dose every day until the tenth day. If the symptoms have almost disappeared, he cannot stop taking medicine yet, but can change to two doses every three days. After half a month, he can change to three doses every five days. Although the dosage is reduced, the treatment period will be extended. At least another month is needed before stopping the medicine. What follows is how to maintain his health!"

  Niu Zhenghong nodded and said: "It's a bit long in terms of time, but it's stable. So how should we maintain it in the future?"

  "One is to maintain a good mood, the husband should communicate more with his father-in-law, listen to his ideas, and it's best to have private conversations. This way, some things that the father-in-law wants to say but can't will be said. Don't put on airs, when doing anything, there are always a group of people standing around listening!"

  Niu Zhenghong was taken aback, "Don't put on airs?" It seems that I really had too much of a grandeur before and didn't have the chance to spend time alone with Ah Ye. He nodded and said, "Whatever you say, what else is there?"

  Wang Ping'an continued: "Eat less greasy food, and don't drink wine. However, these things don't need to be paid too much attention to, because Master usually doesn't drink wine either, and he doesn't eat greasy or heavy foods. Hmm, also, eat less salt, can't eat salty vegetables and cured meats anymore, and can't eat mud snails either. I see that Master likes these things, but for the sake of his body, if it's possible not to eat them, then don't eat them!"

  Niu Zhenghong thought to himself, "There are quite a few things that can't be eaten, but these are all the usual things that Grandpa likes to eat!" He then thought again, perhaps it's because he ate too much of them that he got sick.

  Wang Ping'an smiled and said, "These are just a few things to eat less of. There are some things that can be eaten more of, such as celery, burdock, asparagus, radish, mushrooms, and wood ear. These are all things that my uncle likes to eat, so you can eat more of them. Oh, and you can use cassia seeds, chrysanthemum flowers, and hawthorn to make a tea by infusing them in water. All of these will be written down by the nephews, and then the aunt's husband can follow the recipe to make it!"

  Niu Zhenghong smiled and patted his back, saying: "Good boy, my brother-in-law didn't misjudge you. It's all settled, we'll do as you said!" After a pause, he continued: "These days may delay your studies, I feel uneasy about it, how about this? You said that the symptoms won't disappear for at least ten days, so why don't you stay in the mansion for ten days? I've already sent someone to inform your family!"

  Wang Ping'an nodded and thought: "It'll be several days before I can return, I wonder if Father and Mother will worry?"

  It's clear that he doesn't want to stay long, and can't be forced to keep living here. Niu Zhenghong said: "How about this, after ten days, you go back home to live, then come visit your uncle every day, is that okay?"

  As a provincial governor, being able to speak in such a tone of negotiation is already quite rare. If Wang Ping'an doesn't agree, it would be equivalent to losing face! He naturally nodded in agreement, and if he stayed for a few more days, then so be it.

  Niu Zhenghong fell silent for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. After a while, he said, "I'll be leaving Xuzhou in two days to go to Luoyang and report on my duties. Don't mention this to Grandfather, so as not to worry him unnecessarily."

  Wang Ping'an nodded and said: "Brother-in-law is going to Luoyang for a job transfer?" A majestic governor, even if he wants to transfer, should go to Chang'an.

  Indeed, Niu Zhenghong said: "With my official position, I don't need to go to Luoyang for a job transfer. Usually, I would directly go to the capital. But this year is different. Floods have occurred in Songzhou and Bianzhou, and a large number of affected people have fled their homes and are escaping everywhere. If this were to happen during the previous Sui dynasty, it would give rise to bandits, and the downfall of the previous Sui was partly due to this reason. Even if it happens in our current dynasty, we cannot take it lightly!"

  "Then you should stay in Xuzhou for disaster relief, why did you run to Luoyang instead?"

  Niu Zhenghong continued, "There are some things that don't need to be hidden from you. You will eventually enter the officialdom, and it's better to understand some things early on. News came from Luoyang that a high-ranking inspector has been sent from the capital to inspect the disaster situation. Although Xuzhou was not affected by the disaster, a large number of refugees have come here, which is also a troublesome matter. Therefore, Luoyang asked all state governors to go and discuss countermeasures under the name of reporting for duty."

  Wang Ping'an finally understood that it was all about keeping their official positions. As soon as the superior's men came, you people were all scared! You have the skill to deal with the inspecting officials, but it's not as good as doing a good job of disaster relief!

  Niu Zhenghong patted his shoulder and said, "Coming and going, plus the time it takes to get things done, I'm afraid you won't be able to come back for ten days or half a month. Your uncle has entrusted me to take care of you!"

  "Wang Ping'an hastily said: 'Nephew will definitely put his heart into it, so you can rest assured and go to Luoyang!'"

  The two of them chatted for a while longer before Niu Zhenghong finally left!

  After that, Wang Ping'an accompanied Niu Bula to farm every day. Niu Bula continued to take medicine and his condition recovered smoothly overall. By the tenth day, the symptoms of high blood pressure had almost all disappeared. However, Wang Ping'an was well aware that lowering blood pressure was easy, but maintaining it was a difficult task. So on the tenth day, he didn't say he wanted to leave, planning to observe for a while longer and help Niu Bula consolidate his recovery.

  That day, after breakfast, Niu Bulao said: "Child, your uncle wants you to run an errand!"

  Wang Ping put down his rice bowl and asked, "What's up?"

  The cow looked at him and said, "Grandpa is not confused. These past few days, although he scolded that incompetent doctor every day, drinking medicine once and scolding once, without admitting that I was ill. But after the headache stopped, I found that thinking things through also became clearer. I think that incompetent doctor... hmm, isn't too incompetent. Go call him over, let me take a look!"

  Wang Ping'an laughed and said: "Is Master wanting to scold him to his face? Isn't scolding him behind his back enough, do you still need to scold him to his face? How embarrassing would that be!"

  "This kid is even joking with your uncle!" Niu Bula laughed and said: "I'm going to thank him instead!"

  Wang Ping'an clapped his hands and laughed: "How does Master want to thank him?"

  "This...!" Niu Bula scratched his hair and suddenly said: "Tell him, from now on when you eat small white vegetables at home, come to my place to dig them up, I'll make sure he has enough to eat!"

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  Hypertension Diet Therapy - Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency Type

  Goji berry pulp

  Recipe: Wolfberry 100g, lean pork 150g, cooked bamboo shoots 50g, lard 100g.

  Method: Slice the lean pork into shreds; slice the bamboo shoots into shreds; wash and set aside the wolfberries. Heat a wok with cold oil, pour out the excess, then add lard, stir-fry the pork shreds and bamboo shoots together until they are scattered, add Shaoxing wine, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and MSG to taste, then add wolfberries and stir-fry for a few times, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.

  Nourishes and tonifies the liver and kidneys.

  Usage: Take with meals.

  Contraindications: Not suitable for external pathogens with real heat or spleen deficiency with loose stools.