Bai Tuantuan walked in and stood next to Huang Lian, her face full of disappointment: "Didn't you tell your father? We learn from each other. I learn about the properties of medicinal herbs from you, and you learn acupuncture from me. Your sister also knows about medicinal herbs?"

Upon hearing Bai Tuantuan's question, Quan Cheng'er immediately replied, "I understand! Our Zisu understands everything!"

Quan Cheng'er smiled awkwardly and continued, "We naturally know that it is the princess who chooses her apprentice, but since there is only one Lian'er, the princess has no choice. We brought Zisu over here in the hope of fair competition."

"Since it's fair competition, why did Physician Huang send Lian'er back?"

Bai Tuantuan looked at Huang Baicao. Although he was the son of Imperial Physician Huang, his medical skills were not as good as Imperial Physician Huang's. Therefore, he could only be nominally affiliated with the Imperial Hospital. In order to make it easier to distinguish, everyone called Huang Baicao "Little Imperial Physician Huang".

Huang Baicao sighed: "Your Highness, you don't know, compared to Zisu, Lian'er doesn't understand anything. I just don't want Lian'er to ruin the reputation of our Huang family, nor do I want the county magistrate to have any grudge against our Huang family because of Lian'er."

"Miss is amazing!" Lele was really indignant. "You can't belittle Miss like that! Miss's medical skills are the best! Second Miss can't compare at all!"

After saying that, Lele shrank closer to Huanglian.

Lele's voice made Bai Tuantuan look over. The two looked at each other and there was obvious panic in Lele's eyes, but she still mustered up her courage and said, "Princess, I, no, what I said is true."

Seeing Lele's timid appearance, Bai Tuantuan revealed a bright smile: "Yes! I also think your young lady is especially amazing!"

Lele's eyes lit up, and then, as if she had thought of something, she quickly lowered her head and hid her birthmark in her hair.

Quan Cheng'er glared at Lele, then said ingratiatingly, "Whether it's impressive or not, we should definitely have a contest, don't you agree, Princess?"

"Even if Lian'er loses to Miss Huang, my choice will still be Lian'er." Bai Tuantuan stood in front of Huang Lian and said calmly, "Physician Huang, you should take your wife and second daughter back as soon as possible. Your behavior reminds me of my father and my second mother."

Upon hearing this, Huang Baicao's expression changed instantly.

Quan Cheng'er, standing to the side, thought to herself, "Oh no!" and immediately explained, "How can they be the same..."

"It's pretty close." Bai Tuantuan interrupted Quan Cheng'er and said slowly, "You guys can go now."

Huang Baicao pulled Quan Cheng'er, who still wanted to say something, and walked outside.

Huang Zisu looked at Bai Tuantuan indignantly: "How can the county princess be so biased? Can't I have even one chance?"

"That's a strange thing to say. When I'm looking for an apprentice, shouldn't I choose one who catches my eye? Sorry, I'm not interested in you." Bai Tuantuan's words were extremely blunt, leaving Huang Zisu dumbfounded.

Huang Lian's expression was complicated. Every time she tried to refute, Bai Tuantuan beat her to it.

Every single sentence was a defense of himself.

"You can leave now," Bai Tuantuan said, dismissing him.

"Wait a minute," Huang Lian suddenly called out to Huang Zise, "You want to compete? Fine, I'll compete with you. Haven't you always thought you were smart? This time, I'll make you admit defeat!"

Huang Zisu's eyes lit up when she heard Huang Lian's words: "You said it yourself! If I win, you can't become the county magistrate's apprentice!"

Starlight shone in Huang Lian's eyes: "Fine, if I win, from this day forward, I will sever all ties with the Huang family!"

Huang Baicao was shocked and was about to say something when he heard Quan Cheng'er say, "Master, don't worry, Lian'er definitely can't win."

"Hmph!" Huang Baicao sneered, "It's better if we sever ties. Our Huang family doesn't have someone as disgraceful as her!"

Lele became anxious: "Miss, this...this won't do..."

"Lele," Huang Lian said softly, "In the Huang family, only Grandpa is good to me. Since that's the case, what's the point of me staying? Staying here will only make me a tool for them to gain benefits. I'm tired, I have to..."

Hearing the seven-year-old child's words, Chen Zhixiu thought of Bai Tuantuan from her previous life and couldn't help but say, "Alright, Lian'er, you can continue the competition in peace. I'll go find the Marquis and his wife and ask them to stand up for you."

Even Quan Cheng'er was stunned by these words.

This is going to escalate!

"Ruo Tang," Bai Tuantuan called out, "Go find my two elder brothers and tell them to bring the two princes here."

Ruotang smiled and agreed.

Bai Tuantuan tilted her head and said with a smile, "It will start in half an hour. You all wait here while I have my uncles prepare the arena!"

With that, Bai Tuantuan ran out.

Chen Zhixiu took a sip of tea and left with Granny Bai, leaving the place to the Huang family.

Huang Baicao glared angrily at Huang Lian: "Now that things have blown up, are you satisfied?"

Lele bit her lip, wanting to retort, but was stopped by Huanglian.

"The princes and marquises will all be here this time. If you disgrace the Huang family, see how I punish you!"

Huang Lian glanced at Huang Baicao and said indifferently, "You should say that to Huang Zisu."

"Lian'er, what are you saying? We don't need to worry about Zisu. Her medical skills are obvious to all!" Quan Cheng'er said with a smile. "Many high-ranking officials and nobles are very satisfied with Zisu's medical skills! Master, don't you agree?"

"good."

Huang Baicao was extremely pleased when Huang Zisu was mentioned. "If you had even half the talent of your sister, why would I be so troubled and worried?"

"Father," Huang Lian suddenly called out, "Have you forgotten what Grandpa thought of me?"

"Or perhaps you've forgotten that I solved some rare and difficult diseases when I was only five years old?"

"Huang Zisu only cured a very common disease. Is that really something to be proud of?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Baicao was suddenly stunned.

Yes, how could he forget that even the Imperial Medical Academy couldn't solve those intractable diseases back then, it was his father who, along with Lian'er, managed to find a solution. However…

"Did you really solve those difficult cases? Your grandfather was just trying to build your reputation. We all know that. It's mainly about your grandfather," Quan Cheng'er said dismissively. "Do you think we don't understand your grandfather's intentions?"

Huang Lian chuckled and slowly said, "Yes, you don't understand my grandfather's thoughts, my grandfather's character? Father, don't you understand?"

When will my grandfather fake something?

After saying this, Huang Lian didn't want to say anything more to them, and instead took Lele and walked out: "I will do my best in this competition, and I hope my second sister will not disappoint me."

Huang Zisu squeezed the handkerchief, her heart pounding.

Half an hour passed quickly.

Looking at the makeshift arena set up in the garden, Huang Lian walked up to Bai Tuantuan and said, "Thank you."

"Just compete. It's okay if you lose, because I've already decided on you."

Bai Tuantuan said with a smile, comforting Huang Lian.

Huang Lian looked at the princes and marquises sitting around him, and was about to say something when he heard a lazy voice: "What, you have something fun but didn't call me?"

Bai Tuantuan's eyes lit up: "Ning Nanxiao, I thought you weren't coming. Oh? Eunuch Cai!"

Ning Nanxiao raised an eyebrow: "I went to the palace. My uncle the emperor couldn't come, so he sent Eunuch Cai to preside over the ceremony."

Eunuch Cai bowed to Bai Tuantuan, then looked at Huang Baicao, shook his head, and slowly said, "Young Physician Huang, you really don't know the difference between a pearl and a fish eye!"