In order to be responsible for his friend, Bai Muchen deliberately came to test his junior sister when Yan Miaoling was away.

"Junior sister, is the girl following you the maid we just brought back to the mansion?"

Shen Aoshan was already surprised that her senior brother, who always spoke little to her, suddenly came to visit her. She was even more surprised when she heard the question. She looked up and smiled gently, "Senior brother, can't you recognize that she is Ling'er, who grew up with me? So, girls change a lot when they grow up, don't they? She was a dark-skinned little girl when she was young, but now she is so fair that even I envy her."

"What? I've been with you since we were little? Do you mean on the farm?"

"Yes, every time I wanted to take her to practice medicine and martial arts, she would find excuses to be lazy. Later, I saw that she really lacked interest. So I never took her to our Cuixian Mountain again."

Bai Muchen's mind quickly searched for information about when he first met his junior sister. But why didn't he have a single memory of this maid? "What's her name?" The junior sister seemed to have always called her Ling'er.

"Miss, your rose tea is here!" Before Shen Aoshan could say more, Yan Miaoling came in with the tea.

Bai Muchen didn't dare to ask any more questions. But he didn't want to get nothing, so he suddenly asked a question. He asked Shen Aoshan, "Junior sister, are you satisfied with your marriage to Prince Chen?"

This instantly perked up Yan Miaoling, a fan of dramas and gossip. What was going on? She'd been gone for so long. The male lead, her senior, not only approached her but also took the initiative to ask about her marriage. [Is he jealous? Go on, go on! The wolf-dog transformed into a puppy, quickly throwing himself into his sister's arms.] Yan Miaoling clenched her fists inwardly...

The already big eyes were dotted with stars, eager to try.

It wasn't until she felt a cold gaze directed at her that she put away her wild thoughts and immediately stood still, pretending to be dumb.

Shen Aoshan had been deeply wounded since childhood. If anyone was closest to her, it would have to be her master. Incidentally, she also felt a certain closeness towards this senior brother, who, though quiet, held no ill will towards her.

Anyway, that's much better than her biological father who is always plotting against her.

Since there were no outsiders in the clinic, she spoke frankly. She sighed, "Alas, I heard Prince Chen was seriously injured. I wonder if he'll be disabled." She spoke of her concern for Xuanyuan Mingchen, but in reality, she was worried about her own future.

After all, if you marry a chicken, you follow the chicken; if you marry a dog, you follow the dog. Even if she had some talent, what would it matter? It was her parents' orders and the matchmaker's words, not to mention the emperor's personal decree. Even if Prince Chen was truly paralyzed in bed, she would still have to marry him.

Yan Miaoling could hear the worry and reluctance in her tone. This wouldn't do. How could the heroine not be interested in the hero?

He pondered how to remind her that Xuanyuan Mingchen was actually perfectly fine and a perfect boyfriend. After a moment's thought, he soothed her, "Don't worry, young lady. Good fortune will come your way. Besides, with Divine Doctor Bai here, any ailment won't be a problem." He then cast an admiring gaze at Bai Muchen...

"Doctor Bai, hurry up and answer this! I'm praising you! Hurry up and tell him you can cure his fiancé and try to win his favor. Hurry!"

Bai Muchen frowned.

From what Junior Sister said, it really seemed like she wasn't aware of Xuanyuan Mingchen's feigned injury. Since Junior Sister didn't instruct her, then sending someone here that night must have been the little girl's own decision...

No, we have to inform Xuanyuan Mingchen immediately...

Yan Miaoling's reminder touched Shen Aoshan's heart. "Brother, it's inconvenient for me as a woman. Could you please help King Chen?" No woman doesn't care about her future husband. Shen Aoshan thought about it and could only ask the person in front of her for help.

Bai Muchen lied without hesitation, "To be honest, I've already been to the mansion to check. There's nothing we can do for now. I'm afraid Prince Chen won't be able to stand or walk anytime soon."

After he said this, the room fell silent.

Shen Aoshan knew that Bai Muchen's medical skills were far superior to hers. If he couldn't do anything about it, it seemed...

She consoled herself, thinking that if the lower body wasn't enough, then she could only rely on looks and power. She said in a low voice, "I heard from my father that Prince Chen is very handsome, tall and majestic. Is that true?"

Look at this heroine. She doesn't believe her father's words. She would rather believe the person in front of her.

Yan Miaoling was like watching a good show, and the little man in her heart was once again active. [The junior sister's marriage was unhappy, and the senior brother took the opportunity to comfort her. The love between the man and the woman was like water, and love grew over time, and the dry wood and fire ignited...]

Should she avoid it?

The original book didn't mention that they were having an affair in the clinic, but she felt that they actually had such convenient conditions.

Bai Muchen's brows furrowed even deeper when he heard Yan Miaoling's nonsense. His junior sister was a good woman, but this maid seemed to have ulterior motives. Especially that infatuated look, which made him feel uneasy. He said perfunctorily, "Prince Chen is a man of unparalleled merit and valor. His appearance is naturally superb, so please relax, junior sister."

Bai Muchen thought that this way he could help his friend keep the secret and not delay his plan; he could also protect his friend's marriage with his junior sister and prevent his junior sister from having any thoughts of backing out.

Little did she know that the four words "unparalleled achievements" made the clever Shen Aoshan think of more hidden worries.

Yes, Master said. Since ancient times, emperors have feared those whose achievements surpass their own. Originally, the Emperor might have been wary of Xuanyuan Mingchen's usefulness and refrained from killing him. But now, Xuanyuan Mingchen might never rise again. Doesn't that mean he's no longer valuable to the Emperor, and the Prince Chen's Mansion can be manipulated at will?

Then what future would she have if she married him? !

Her husband's family is in decline, her parents are unhappy, and she, a weak woman, will have a hard time making ends meet.

No! Master said that if a woman wants to avoid being bullied, she must stand at the highest point and become the best! She doesn't want to marry into Prince Chen's mansion. She must find another place.

The master and his servants each had their own thoughts.

At this moment, the system prompted, "There is a new mission! Send Bai Muchen away and give the heroine a chance to rescue Feng Peiyi, the son of a noble family!"

Feng Peiyi?

Yan Miaoling knew this. This man would soon become the top scorer in the imperial examination and eventually ascend to the position of Prime Minister. In the original novel, he was plotted against by a villain but unexpectedly rescued by the heroine. Thus, their marriage was forged, and their love was passed on through letters.

In the end, he repeatedly goes to new heights for the heroine's needs, helping her steal cabinet secrets, disrupting the government, and so on.

However, Bai Muchen had to be sent away first... Yan Miaoling's eyes darted around, trying to think of a good excuse...

But she didn't expect that Bai Muchen would take the initiative to attack instead of her.

He only heard him ask Shen Aoshan for help, "Junior sister, I have some female patients' information that needs to be sorted out. I don't want the servant to interfere, can you ask Miss Ling'er beside you to help?"

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