Chapter 547 Reassurance

Lin Changning changed into a purple robe and sat quietly in front of Li Mingshu's bed, holding Yue'er, who was still restless in her sleep, in his arms. Yesterday, when he changed Yue'er's clothes, he saw the bruise on Yue'er's chest and really wished he could resurrect Ji Chang'an, torture him and kill him a few more times.

The maid behind him slowly brought over a bowl of medicine with trembling hands. She had only entered the mansion in the last two months and had never met Lin Changning before. Seeing Lin Changning's murderous aura, she couldn't help but shudder.

As they got closer, they could still faintly smell the lingering stench of blood on Lin Changning. The maidservant bowed to Lin Changning and said, "My lord, it's time for Madam to take her medicine."

Lin Changning gently patted Yue'er's body, smoothing out her furrowed brows with his slightly rough fingertips. Seeing Yue'er's hand tightly gripping his clothes, he sighed softly, slowly released Yue'er's small hand, stood up, handed Yue'er in his arms to another maid, and nodded.

"Give me the medicine."

The maid hesitated for a moment, then handed the tray to Lin Changning. Lin Changning sat on the edge of the bed and helped Li Mingshu sit up. With the maid's help, he stirred the small bowl with a spoon, tasted it, and after confirming that it wasn't too hot, he pried open Li Mingshu's mouth a crack.

The next moment, the bitter medicine was slowly fed into his mouth. Although Li Mingshu was unconscious, he seemed to have gotten used to drinking medicine recently, so it was not too difficult to get him to drink it. He slowly drank it down, spoonful by spoonful.

Lin Changning breathed a sigh of relief, took a handkerchief and helped Li Mingshu wipe the corners of her mouth that were stained with medicine, her eyes filled with a hint of heartache.

This girl has had such a difficult journey. She is gentle and kind, and was forced by the prince to be sent to the capital for many years. She finally returned and then suffered this great calamity. Lin Changning sighed.

She sensed that Li Mingshu treated her differently, but since they were both women and a fake couple, she would play the role of a good husband on the surface, while Li Mingshu would do so in order to avoid remarrying and to protect Yue'er.

Over the course of their time together, she could tell that Ashu was genuinely kind to her. Beyond the roles they each played, there was an eight-tenths genuine affection involved. It wasn't about romantic love, but rather a mix of kinship and friendship. By chance, the two became natural allies and comrades.

Yesterday, I questioned Zhiyuan and Lin's mother and learned that Li Mingshu had been poisoned. I was so angry that I wanted to tear the Ji family father and son apart.

After gently placing Li Mingshu back on the bed, Lin Changning tucked her in. He had been keeping watch for almost the entire night, and when he suddenly stood up, he felt a little dizzy.

However, Taiyuan is currently overwhelmed with various matters. If it weren't for Mingshu's poisoning and Zhiyuan's injury, he would probably be dragged over by Li Mingde to do hard labor these past two days.

Before returning yesterday, Li Mingde came to see her and only briefly told her about what had happened in Taiyuan City, the surrender of the Prince of Xiang, and the imperial seal—each and every one of these was an extremely important political matter.

Lin Changning waved his hand, signaling the maid to take Yue'er away to rest, and then turned and left.

Zhiyuan was also severely whipped more than a dozen times by that bastard surnamed Ji yesterday. There was almost no unscathed spot on her back. Yesterday, all she could see was a patch of bloody flesh.

I'm going to visit Zhiyuan and my second brother today.

One was burdened by a life of mediocrity due to her studies, while the other suffered from a combination of new and old injuries that had damaged her foundation. In her household, there was also Yue'er, who had been kicked in the chest, and Ashu, who had been poisoned and could only recuperate.

The doctor at the Liu family's residence has been extremely busy lately. He sees two patients in the morning, two more in the afternoon, and then has to prepare medicine when he gets home in the evening. His already gray hair is now almost completely white, and he is overwhelmed with work.

Lin Changning ran all the way to Chang Zhiyuan's courtyard. The maids along the way all stepped aside to greet Lin Changning.

Now everyone knows that the King of Chu has taken over the capital, and everyone knows that the King of Chu's eldest son-in-law has a bright future. The whole family is overjoyed and waiting for the day when he and his family will rise to prominence along with Lin Changning. After Lin Changning returned, they treated the Lin family members with even greater respect.

Lin Changning waved gently to the people on both sides, indicating that they could leave first, and then turned around and went into Chang Zhiyuan's courtyard to knock on the door.

"Brother? Are you feeling better?"

A gasp came from inside the door. Chang Zhiyuan, who was lying on the bed, had just heard Lin Changning call him and was about to get up when the pain in his back wound made a sharp pain. He couldn't help but gasp and said, "A-Ning? Come in quickly."

Upon hearing this, Lin Changning slowly pushed open the door and walked into the inner room. He saw Chang Zhiyuan lying on the bed, his face still somewhat pale, and asked with concern, "Why is your wound still bleeding? Should I go and call the doctor from the Liu family again?"

Chang Zhiyuan lay on the pillow, turned his head to look at Lin Changning and hurriedly shook his head: "It's not a big deal, why bother Doctor Liu? The second young master is seriously injured and his sister-in-law has been poisoned, so they are both under more serious care than me. There is no need to trouble Doctor Liu. My injuries are just superficial. Doctor Liu said yesterday that after applying medicine, I will be fine in a month or so."

Lin Changning nodded, casually lifted his robe, and sat down on the chair by the bed: "Thank you very much, brother. You stepped forward in my time of crisis. You have truly impressed me."

Chang Zhiyuan rolled his eyes at his older sister, clearly realizing she was teasing him.

"I heard that you temporarily impersonated me on the battlefield? You even took the place of my second brother and managed to hold out until I returned. You're amazing, brother."

As Lin Changning spoke, she looked at Chang Zhiyuan with her phoenix eyes curving upwards.

Chang Zhiyuan sighed: "If that's the case, you might as well ask Mr. Zheng. Mr. Zheng gave me the advice to go and help in your time of need. The idea of ​​impersonating you was also suggested by Mr. Zheng."

As Chang Zhiyuan spoke, his eyes were filled with admiration: "Mr. Zheng is indeed incredibly insightful; he even predicted exactly when you would be back."

Lin Changning raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"

Chang Zhiyuan let out a soft hum: "Don't disbelieve me. When Mr. Zheng gave me some pointers the other day, he said that you would probably be back today, or at the latest the day after tomorrow. There would be no problem in Taiyuan. He told me to hurry up and go when I can help you in your time of need, so that I might be able to do it faster than when I take the imperial examination."

Lin Changning hadn't expected that his younger brother would take such a big risk just for a promotion. He was somewhat exasperated: "Just focus on your studies. I'll take care of things at home. Why worry about anything?"

As soon as she said this, Chang Zhiyuan suddenly lowered his head, his phoenix eyes, just like hers, slowly drooping, and he said with a hint of resentment, "I know you have someone at home, but sometimes when I think about you fighting on the front lines, risking your life, I think maybe if I work harder, you can have an easier time?"

After saying that, Chang Zhiyuan suddenly whispered, "Sister, this shouldn't be something you have to bear. I can't enjoy all the conveniences you've brought me with a clear conscience. I will work hard, sister, and I won't let anyone bully you and our family again."