Chapter 52 The Sizzling Agent

"Little master, how are you feeling?" Kong Xingzhu asked anxiously.

Xiao Jinheng's face was flushed.

He stared at Xiao Xitian with a strange expression, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

What had the little village child sprayed him with?

Why did his throat and lungs feel so refreshed?

Xiao Xitian blinked her big eyes.

With small hands, she held the spray bottle and sprayed Xiao Jinheng's mouth again!

"Sss!~"

"Cough, cough, stop spraying!" Xiao Jinheng frowned.

He wasn't having an episode now.

Too much spray made his mouth dry and a bit sour.

Granny Jin was overjoyed. "Little master, you are saved! It was Sweet Baby who saved you!"

The Yun family's little daughter was indeed remarkable.

She heard that she had driven away the rat plague this time.

Not only that, but the villagers had also worshipped her as a living Bodhisattva not long ago.

If her family had such an intelligent and adorable daughter, they would probably wake up smiling in their sleep.

Xiao Jinheng maintained a cool and aloof demeanor on the surface, but his heart was filled with gratitude.

He ordered Kong Xingzhu, "Tell Doctor Jiang not to come back!"

That old scoundrel, always talking about Chinese herbal medicine.

He acted as if he was learned in ancient and modern times and knew everything.

Yet, he couldn't even compare to a little village child.

With just a light spray, his condition was suppressed.

And he didn't have to gulp down large bowls of medicinal soup.

"Little village child, what are you holding? This young master will buy it!" Xiao Jinheng asked her.

Xiao Xitian looked at the spray bottle in her hand and said crisply, "Sss-Sss Spray!~"

Sss-Sss Spray?

What a strange name!

Granny Jin asked curiously, "Sweet Baby, where did you get your Sss-Sss Spray?"

The young master had sought out famous doctors, but none had ever seen such effective medicine.

Xiao Xitian didn't know how to answer.

After a moment of thought, she pointed to the sky. "The universe!~"

It came from another time and space.

It was just that no one could understand.

Everyone present was even more bewildered.

"The universe..." Granny Jin murmured.

She felt that with her brain capacity, she probably couldn't comprehend such a profound question.

Moreover, Sweet Baby was so young, she must be talking nonsense.

Children's words were innocent!

So Granny Jin asked Yun Jinshan again, "You tell me, where did the Sss-Sss Spray come from?"

Yun Jinshan: "..."

He didn't know either!

Little Aunt always managed to produce strange and unusual things.

When Big Brother wasn't at school, they had even watched a palace drama on a square thing.

Of course, this was their little secret.

Even if he said it, others would think he was an idiot.

"It... it's what Little Aunt took out of her pocket!" Yun Jinshan scratched his face and replied.

Kong Xingzhu was surprised.

Could Sweet Baby's little satchel hold the entire universe?

That was the only way he could interpret it.

"Little village child, speak up. How much silver for this Sss-Sss Spray?" Xiao Jinheng pressed.

Xiao Xitian hadn't intended to charge for it.

But seeing his aggressive and condescending attitude, she held out two little fingers.

"Two taels of silver!~"

She wanted two taels of silver.

Xiao Jinheng twitched his lips and snorted, "Little village child, you really dare to ask for such a price!"

Two taels of silver meant nothing to him.

After all, this 'Sss-Sss Spray' could save his life.

"Commander Kong, give her the silver!" Xiao Jinheng said.

"Yes!"

Kong Xingzhu took out several silver ingots and put them into Xiao Xitian's satchel.

Yun Jinshan was very excited.

Little Aunt was truly amazing. Not only did she have food and drink when she went out, but she could also earn money.

Xiao Xitian patted her little satchel. "Let's go!~"

"Wait a moment!"

Xiao Jinheng called out to her and took out a shiny plaque from his chest.

He handed it to Xiao Xitian. "You have merit in exterminating rats. This is a gift from this young master."

Xiao Xitian tilted her little head.

She saw that the plaque was engraved with intricate patterns and was exquisitely made, without any text.

It was probably his personal belonging.

"No, no!~" Xiao Xitian refused.

How could she take what others loved?

Xiao Jinheng was displeased. "If I give it to you, you take it!"

After speaking, he forcefully stuffed the plaque into Sweet Baby's satchel.

Xiao Xitian: "..."

Sigh!

Was her popularity really this great?

Why were people rushing to give her things?

"Goodbye, Granny!~"

"Goodbye, Brother Kong!~"

Xiao Xitian, with her second nephew, walked out of the courtyard and onto the street.

A group of villagers was approaching, escorting a middle-aged man in official robes towards the Yun family's mansion.

Yun Jinshan looked confused. "Huh? It looks like they're going to our house."

Xiao Xitian also saw it and her little body quickly swayed forward. "Run, run!~"

She wanted to go home and watch the excitement!

Yun Jinshan was startled and hurriedly chased after her. "Oh, Little Aunt, run slower! Be careful not to fall!"

Otherwise, Grandpa, Grandma, and Father would scold him again.

The Yun family's courtyard was crowded with people.

Before even entering, they could hear all sorts of flattery and fawning words.

"Your Excellency the Prefect, can the official grain be reduced this year?"

"Yes! After we pay the grain tax every year, the remaining grain is not enough to eat!"

"Master Prefect, please be merciful and build a small temple for our village!"

"......"

Prefect Chen smiled and said, "Everyone, rest assured. All the villages suffered from rat plagues this year. The imperial court, in its compassion for the people, has waived the grain tax!"

"Really?"

"Oh, you are our righteous and benevolent official!"

"Our ancestors for nine generations thank you!"

Prefect Chen: "..."

The local customs were so spirited!

Old Man Yun and Madam Gu walked over and invited Prefect Chen to be seated.

"Oh, it's you, old brother!" Prefect Chen laughed heartily.

Old Man Yun had previously sold him a brown monkey and two large-horned deer.

They had already met.

Old Man Yun cupped his hands and gave a wry smile. "It is indeed this humble subject!"

He felt a bit uneasy.

Why was the Prefect visiting his home?

Had that boy Yun Jinhe caused trouble in the county town?

But it shouldn't have alarmed such a high-ranking official!

"Old brother, your family has rendered meritorious service. Guards! Bring the items in!"

Prefect Chen's face was full of smiles.

He looked around and saw a little doll, carved from jade and painted with powder, standing beside Madam Gu.

Prefect Chen's eyes lit up. "Is this the Sweet Baby that the villagers have been talking about?"

"That's right, she is Little Sweet Baby!"

The village chief echoed with a smile. "It was she who invented the soybean rats, which bit those mice terribly!"

The villagers also cheered in succession, "Sweet Baby is the great savior of our village..."

Prefect Chen nodded repeatedly. "Truly, heroes emerge from youth since ancient times! Sweet Baby, at such a young age, is already helping the court! She is truly a phoenix among men and a pillar of the nation!"

"Oh, we dare not accept such praise!" Old Man Yun said with trepidation.

"It is Your Excellency the Prefect who loves the people as his own children and cannot bear to see us suffering. It is your benevolence that has frightened away the rat swarm."

Prefect Chen heard this and burst into laughter.

This old gentleman was very good at speaking!

Not only did he not claim credit or ask for rewards, but he also attributed the merit of exterminating the rats to him.

This made Prefect Chen feel very pleased.

After all, who among officials didn't want more accolades?

As they were talking, two servants carried a large chest into the room...