Chapter 86 Duke Zhao Suspects Mu Mu's Origins

Dr. Chen smiled politely, neither confirming nor denying the matter.

Xu Chumian wanted to invite someone in, but Doctor Chen waved his hand and said, "I have other things to do. I'll take this and go back."

As he spoke, Doctor Chen shoved the object into Xu Chumian's hand.

The object in Xu Chuming's hand felt heavy. She pursed her lips and said, "I—"

Dr. Chen immediately interrupted Xu Chumian.

"Don't be so quick to refuse. I usually give these away or sell them. If you feel bad about it, just give me ten taels of silver. I won't do it for nothing."

Seeing that Xu Chumian's expression softened.

Doctor Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Yu, oh Zhao Yu, this kid has finally met his end.

Xu Chumian immediately sent Xiao Tao in to get the silver. Not only that, but she also packed some sausages she had just bought the day before, intending to send them to Doctor Chen as well.

Xu Chumian smiled gently: "It's just a small token of my appreciation. It's perfect for winter, so please don't find it offensive, Doctor Chen."

Dr. Chen immediately beamed with joy.

"Do you know how to use it? Put it in a bowl, put the bowl in boiling water to melt it, then put it on the joint. Wash it after an hour, and finally apply it with a hot towel."

Xu Chumian said gently, "I know."

Doctor Chen then casually remarked, "By the way, I heard you're planning to find a tutor for Mu Mu?"

Xu Chumian was surprised for a moment, "Yes, there is such a thing. We plan to look for it slowly. This matter cannot be rushed."

Dr. Chen smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll keep an eye out for you too. I'll let you know if there's anything suitable."

Xu Chumian: "Thank you for your kindness, Dr. Chen."

After Dr. Chen left, Liu Dacai said, "Miss, Qiuyu and I exchanged a few words this morning when we went out. Unfortunately, Dr. Chen was next door preparing to leave at that time, so we chatted for a bit."

Xu Chumian hummed in agreement, "It's nothing."

It was all Dr. Chen's good intention.

Zhao Yu asked Doctor Chen to deliver the ointment. Since there was someone in between, Xu Chumian couldn't refuse directly, especially since Doctor Chen meant well.

Xu Chumian felt conflicted. She wanted to avoid Zhao Yu, but the more she tried to hide, the more she couldn't avoid him.

As evening approached, Xu Chumian was reading in her room when she suddenly heard a noise in the courtyard outside.

One of the voices was that of an unfamiliar male.

Xu Chumian immediately put on her outer robe and went out. When she saw who was at the door, her eyes widened in surprise.

It was the Duke of Zhao.

Mu Mu hid behind Xiao Tao, watching Duke Zhao with curiosity.

Duke Zhao's complicated gaze fell on Xu Chumian. He sighed softly. This young lady of the Xu family had an extraordinary bearing and a clear and intelligent temperament. No wonder He Ansheng was angry.

Xiao Tao was standing at the door, winking at Xu Chumian.

"Miss, this is the person who asked for directions last time."

Xu Chumian arrived at the door and pursed her lips: "What brings you here, Duke?"

Duke of the country?

Xiao Tao's eyes widened immediately.

Duke of Zhao: "Oh? You know me?"

Xu Chumian lowered her eyes: "Who doesn't know the fame of the Duke of Zhao? In the painting shops in the capital, there are often portraits of the Duke hanging there."

This statement is half true and half false.

The Duke of Zhao did not expose him.

He sighed. Ever since Madam Zhang went to the shop that day, the two Xu sisters had not gone to the Duke's mansion for a long time, and Duke Zhao knew what the two sisters were planning.

But Mu Mu still carries the blood of the Zhao family, and the Duke of Zhao, as her maternal uncle, cannot sit idly by.

With war looming in the north, the Duke of Zhao was ordered to go north, and Xiao Qingyan was also about to leave the capital. If something happened, there would be no one to protect the two sisters.

Zhao Yu is ruthless and reckless when he gets angry, which is why the Duke of Zhao came again today.

"If you two sisters ever need anything in the future, you can go to the Duke's mansion. Your eldest aunt is still there and can make decisions for now."

Xu Chumian looked up to meet his gaze; her clear black and white eyes were devoid of any impurity.

For some reason, Duke Zhao immediately noticed the inexplicable estrangement and hostility in Xu Chumian's eyes.

Duke Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly. Could it be that Zhao Yu had caused this Xu family girl to harbor resentment?

Duke Zhao could not think of any other reason, so he said, "Don't worry, Zhao Yu will not bother you again in the future."

Xu Chumian took a deep breath and said slowly, "Thank you for your kindness, Duke. I understand."

Duke Zhao nodded in satisfaction and then ordered his guards to bring in two boxes of books and toys.

Xu Chumian: "Lord Duke, this is really unnecessary and too extravagant."

Duke Zhao laughed heartily, “These are nothing compared to what He’an and Lingyao have received. She is my niece and cannot suffer.”

Not satisfied with that, Duke Zhao wanted to take out a stack of silver notes.

But Mu Mu grabbed his clothes and said, "No."

Duke Zhao picked up his niece, spun her around, and then weighed her in his hands.

"You have taken excellent care of her."

After arriving in Beijing, Mu Mu gained weight and grew taller. Her left cheek improved a lot, losing its layers of flesh, and her cheeks are now relatively full. However, her left eyelid is darker than her right eyelid, and there are still faint scars on her face. Dr. Chen said it will heal gradually.

Xu Chumian: "She is very well-behaved and easy to take care of."

As soon as Mu Mu got off the ground, she hid behind her older sister.

"I heard from Old Chen that you're planning to find a tutor for Mu Mu's early education?"

Xu Chumian pondered. Just two hours ago, Doctor Chen had asked about the Master, and now the Duke of Zhao knew about it.

Xu Chumian couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. "Yes."

"Then why don't you come to the Duke's Mansion? There is a clan school there, and the teacher is the great Confucian scholar Yu Chonghua. You and Lingyao have a good relationship, so you'll have company when you come to the mansion."

The Duke of Zhao had heard about the matter between Shen Lingyin and Xingyang a few days ago, and thus added fuel to the fire regarding the King of Qin's affair.

“Mu Mu is still young. Originally, we only wanted to hire a tutor to give her an early education, and then she could gradually attend classes later. If she goes to the Duke’s mansion, we are worried that she will not be able to keep up. If we ask the tutor to slow down the pace, we are afraid that it will affect the other young masters and ladies.”

Therefore, the Duke of Zhao stopped mentioning it.

He lowered his eyes, preparing to say another word to Mu Mu, but Mu Mu suddenly turned her face away and hid it, her profile flashing by in an instant.

Duke Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly, and when he met Xu Chuming's cautious gaze, he smiled inwardly.

This niece really thinks he's a bad person.

Duke Zhao said nothing more and turned to leave.

As soon as Duke Zhao left, Xiao Tao closed the door.

Xu Chumian examined her younger sister from all angles, then stood where Duke Zhao had just stood and looked at her from the same perspective.

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