Xiao Huaijin's handsome features were suddenly very close.

"W-what's wrong?" Shen Yunjiao trembled in surprise, her ears turning red.

She silently moved back a little, but then heard Xiao Huaijin twitch his nose.

"May I ask a question?"

He seemed hesitant.

“Go ahead and ask,” Shen Yunjiao replied readily.

"When I was young, I was framed by villains and poisoned with a kind of poison called Heart Eater."

"Although this poison is not fatal, when it takes effect, people often suffer from splitting headaches, and over time, they will experience memory confusion and mental impairment."

After saying this, Shen Yunjiao clearly saw Xiao Huaijin's eyes darken for a moment before quickly returning to normal.

He smiled and said, "Fortunately, my father knows a famous doctor who prepares a special incense for me every month. But this time when I went to the capital, I encountered thieves and all the incense was lost."

“But Miss Shen has a fragrance on her body,” Xiao Huaijin said, bowing his head. “That fragrance can easily neutralize the poison that devours the heart.”

"May I ask where the fragrance on Miss Shen's body comes from?"

Shen Yunjiao sniffed her wrist and asked curiously, "Why can't I smell anything?"

Seeing Shen Yunjiao's suspicious expression, Xiao Huaijin had no choice but to reply, "Then perhaps I smelled it wrong."

"Then why don't you smell it again, young master?"

Without thinking, Shen Yunjiao raised her wrist to Xiao Huaijin's lips.

Her wrist gleamed softly in the sunlight, like porcelain, and the bluish veins were clearly visible due to her overly fair skin.

It seemed to be pulsating, inviting him to savor its fragrance.

Xiao Huaijin couldn't help but grab that delicate wrist, and his fingertips immediately felt a soft, smooth touch.

Fortunately, he was wearing an eye veil, otherwise Shen Yunjiao would have noticed his eyes suddenly turning dark and turbulent.

Perhaps it was the warmth of Xiao Huaijin's breath, or the slight burning sensation on her wrist as he held her.

Shen Yunjiao awkwardly withdrew her hand.

"It smells nice." Xiao Huaijin said softly, his voice clear and slightly hoarse.

Hsiao Huai-chin added, "It's sweet."

If Xiao Huaijin hadn't spoken with such a serious expression, Shen Yunjiao would have suspected he was flirting.

“How could it be sweet?” Shen Yunjiao retorted softly.

She stood up, and just as she was about to turn around to wash her hands, she heard Xiao Huaijin ask, "Miss Chen, where did you learn your medical skills?"

Shen Yunjiao thought to herself, "Even if I tell you, you won't know where it is."

She mumbled, "A barefoot miracle doctor."

"Oh," Xiao Huaijin replied thoughtfully, but then Shen Yunjiao asked seriously, "You want to study medicine?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Huaijin couldn't help but chuckle, "Miss Shen's medical skills are superb; I was just curious."

"Once I recover, I will definitely donate some medicinal herbs to Miss Shen's clinic."

Shen Yunjiao replied guiltily, "No need, I need a lot."

After thinking for a moment, she added, "Just pay me the consultation fee when you can go home."

Xiao Huaijin smiled gently.

Shen Yunjiao breathed a slight sigh of relief. If her identity were exposed now, all her actions would seem very deliberate.

We need to heal Xiao Huaijin first, and then figure out how to secure a strong connection with him.

She still didn't dare to gamble, unsure of what Xiao Huaijin would do if he knew her true identity.

Shen Yunjiao did not stay at the villa for too long this time. After performing acupuncture on Xiao Huaijin, she asked Granny Lin to wake up Uncle Lin and take her away.

On the way, Shen Yunjiao suddenly remembered her conversation with Xiao Huaijin.

If the divorce goes smoothly, opening a clinic in the capital city of Yongjing would be a good idea for her.

Opening a clinic specializing in acupuncture and hiring a few truly skilled doctors to manage it not only allows you to make money but also provides an opportunity to exchange knowledge and skills with them.

If her dean knew about this, he would definitely give Shen Yunjiao a thumbs up for her studiousness and ambition.

Shen Yunjiao lifted the curtain and saw that the carriage had already entered the city gate, with a bustling crowd and prosperous streets.

"Uncle Lin, please take me to the clinic, the one where you bought the medicinal herbs to treat Young Master Chen."

She had seen the medicinal herbs and silver needles that Uncle Lin had bought, and they were all of excellent quality, so she figured the clinic must be quite good.

Shen Yunjiao planned to go to this place first to learn about the operation model of the Dayong Dynasty Medical Clinic.

"Okay, young lady."

Uncle Lin skillfully drove the carriage, turning into the alley at the west corner of the city gate. After winding around, he stopped at a small road.

"Young lady, the clinic is in this alley."

Shen Yunjiao and Granny Lin got out of the carriage and stood still, looking into the alley. Not far away, there was an old wooden sign with the words "Four Clinics Hall" written in red paint.

Seeing that it was only a few steps away, Shen Yunjiao said to Uncle Lin, "Uncle Lin, you stay here and watch the carriage. Granny and I will go."

After saying that, she lifted her skirt, stepped over the still-dry puddle in the alley, and hurriedly walked inside.

"Miss, wait for this old servant." Granny Lin hurriedly followed after her.

As soon as Shen Yunjiao stepped across the threshold, a long-lost herbal fragrance wafted towards her.

The familiar and heartwarming feeling almost moved Shen Yunjiao to tears.

Before she could even greet the old man standing in front of the A-shaped counter, she saw a familiar, tall figure—Pei Zhixuan.

That's incredibly unlucky!

Shen Yunjiao cursed inwardly, then saw that Pei Zhixuan was standing next to his beloved Fang Ziyu.

It looks like a young couple is out for a romantic stroll.

Ever since Fang Ziyu came over and accused her for no reason, Shen Yunjiao has had a bad impression of her.

But who cares? As long as the male lead likes it.

Pei Zhixuan noticed that Shen Yunjiao was dressed plainly and very thinly today.

His brows furrowed, his voice indifferent and detached: "What are you doing here?"

"I wasn't feeling well, so I came to check on you," Shen Yunjiao replied casually.

"What's wrong? Where is it—" Pei Zhixuan stopped mid-sentence, realizing he shouldn't be paying too much attention to Shen Yunjiao. "You could have just sent someone to fetch a doctor. What kind of behavior is it to come here on your own?"

These nitpicking remarks again made Shen Yunjiao's anger rise.

She raised an eyebrow and retorted to Pei Zhixuan, "Do you own the clinic? Why do you care so much?"

After her gaze lingered between him and Fang Ziyu for a moment, she smiled and said:

"Oh, are you afraid I'll disturb you?"

Pei Zhixuan's handsome face was clearly tinged with anger. He pulled Fang Ziyu behind him as if Shen Yunjiao were some kind of monster.

"You followed us here specifically to cause trouble for me and Ziyu?"

Seeing this, Fang Ziyu bit her lower lip and, with a pitiful expression, advised, "Your Highness, please don't quarrel with the Crown Princess."

"Princess Consort, I begged His Highness to accompany me today, so blame me if you wish!"

Shen Yunjiao scoffed at Fang Ziyu's manipulative behavior.

However, if it were her, she would probably have acted much worse than Fang Ziyu.

Shen Yunjiao admired her quite a bit in this regard.

Forget it, let's change our route and go home. Today is not an auspicious day.

Shen Yun sighed and said irritably, "I'm leaving now."

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Princess Consort." A hint of disdain flashed in Fang Ziyu's eyes, but she still put on a very respectful appearance.

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhixuan turned his gaze to Fang Ziyu: "Ziyu, have you checked the medicinal herbs you requested?"

Upon hearing this, the old doctor at the counter immediately smiled and said, "They're drying in the backyard. The weather hasn't been good these past few days. Why don't you come with me and pick some out, young lady?"

Fang Ziyu was slightly taken aback. She quickly glanced at Pei Zhixuan and Shen Yunjiao, "Would Your Highness like to stay with me?"

As soon as Shen Yunjiao turned around, she heard Pei Zhixuan's voice say calmly, "I don't understand these things, you can go."

Upon hearing this, Fang Ziyu's expression changed slightly.

However unwilling she was, she could only maintain a smile and say, "Then I'll trouble Your Highness to wait a moment."

Pei Zhixuan's gaze was fixed on Shen Yunjiao's figure.

Just as she was about to disappear from his sight, he lifted his leg and chased after her.