The Prime Minister's Residence.

"Madam, this old servant has sent men to search Qiluan Courtyard, but we can't find those silver notes and firewood..."

Granny Ni lowered her voice.

“That means she took him back to the Qi residence.” Liu’s nails dug deep into her flesh. “I underestimated her.”

I thought that if I kept her under my nose, no matter how capable she was, she wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.

Unexpectedly, Chu Xinxin started her attack from her family.

How ridiculous! She thought that if she didn't provide her with maids and servants, Chu Xinxin would be unable to bear it and come begging to her within a few days.

As it turned out, they didn't take her seriously at all.

Her brother's only son is still lying in bed suffering a fate worse than death, while Chu Xinxin has escaped into the Qi family mansion and is living a carefree life.

It also affected half of the lifeline of the Prince of Huainan's mansion.

"Let her be smug for now, and when the Prime Minister returns..." Madam Liu paused, then changed the subject: "Is Doctor Wang still unwilling to treat Xin'er's injuries?"

Liu Xin was thrown off his horse by the shockwave of the landmine that day. He didn't feel anything at the time, but after returning to his mansion, he was paralyzed on the ground.

They called a doctor, who discovered that the patient had broken his back.

If they had received immediate treatment, they might have been saved.

However, Liu Xin was too busy escaping to keep his life at the time, so he endured the discomfort even though he was feeling unwell.

After returning home and breathing a sigh of relief, he could no longer hold on.

“Reporting to Madam…” Granny Ni looked troubled, “Dr. Wang said he doesn’t want to ruin his reputation and is unwilling to come to the young master’s house for treatment.”

Liu slammed her hand on the table: "He can heal the burns on Chu Xinxin's face, so why can't he heal Xin'er's!"

The King of Huainan was stationed at his residence and was not allowed to enter the capital without an imperial edict.

In the capital, Liu Xin only had her aunt as a relative.

No matter what, she couldn't just stand by and watch Liu Xin be unable to get up for the rest of his life.

"Prepare the carriage; we're heading to the Princess's residence."

The Princess's Residence.

After Liu explained her purpose, she waited in the reception hall until the sun was almost setting before the princess finally arrived.

"I've been feeling a bit tired these past few days, so I'm sleeping a little longer. I hope Madam Chu won't mind?"

The princess smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

Since she needed a favor, Lady Liu swallowed her anger and replied, "It was I who was bothering you, but the Princess must wait no matter how long she sleeps."

The eldest princess looked at her, who seemed unable to breathe, and felt completely relieved.

She and Liu are like An Yi and Chu Yun now, having been enemies since childhood.

The eldest princess could only surpass her in status; in everything else, she was utterly defeated.

Making Liu beg her was worse than killing Liu.

Madam Liu then had Granny Ni deliver a generous gift, asking the Princess to persuade Physician Wang to treat Liu Xin.

"I've watched Liu Xin grow up. Very well, Granny Guo, go and invite Physician Wang over."

Granny Guo returned, leaving her all alone.

"Where is the miracle doctor?"

Liu asked anxiously.

"The miracle doctor said his abilities were limited and he couldn't help..."

Liu slumped back into her chair, muttering, "How could this be..."

“However…” Granny Guo changed the subject, “Dr. Wang said that his uncle is also in the capital. Madam Chu might as well go and ask him.”

Liu's hope was rekindled: "Where is Doctor Wang's uncle-master?"

Granny Guo smiled and said, "Speaking of which, you also know Madam Chu. She is none other than your eldest daughter, Chu Xinxin."

"Impossible!" Liu instinctively denied. "She can't even heal the wound on her own face, how could she possibly be the senior apprentice of the divine doctor?!"

"A doctor cannot heal himself, Madam Chu. Doctor Wang said that if you do not believe in Doctor Chu's abilities, you can send someone to Yongfu Lane to inquire."

Before Liu even left the Princess's residence, she sent someone to Yongfu Lane to inquire.

Back at the Prime Minister's residence, the person who had been inquiring also returned.

“Madam, Zhang Er and Zheng Liu from Yongfu Lane have been bedridden for over ten years. Miss… after that person from Qiluanting went to see her, she can now stand up.”

Liu and Granny Ni exchanged a glance and waved for them to leave.

"How long until the Prime Minister returns to the capital?"

"The housekeeper said it should arrive the day after tomorrow."

The two were plotting their scheme inside the room, completely unaware of the shadows flashing outside the window.

......

"What did you say? The Liu family wants me to marry Liu Xin?"

Chu Xinxin scoffed: "Isn't she afraid that on our wedding night I'll snip her nephew with a pair of scissors and he won't be able to be a man anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Zheng immediately took a few steps back to distance himself from Chu Xinxin.

He roughly understood why his master had been hesitant to accept the proposal of the eldest daughter of the Chu family.

"Where is your Prince An?" Chu Xinxin hadn't seen him for several days and missed him terribly.

"The master is training troops in the military camp."

When will you be back?

"I don't know."

Chu Xinxin sighed: "Okay, I guess by the next time we meet, Liu Xin will have given me two babies in three years."

That evening, Chu Xinxin met Zhou Huaichuan.

Zhou Huaichuan said, "Don't worry, Chu Xuan will not let you marry Liu Xin."

[Ding-dong, your system assistant is online. Sister, let me tell you a little secret about Zhou Huaichuan: he specially washed up before coming to see you.]

Chu Xinxin scrutinized Zhou Huaichuan. His clothes were neat and tidy, and as she got closer, she could smell the scent of pine wood and ink.

"Will Prime Minister Chu allow me to marry Young Master Su?"

Chu Xinxin blushed and said, "I saw Young Master Su on the street today. He is very handsome."

Zhou Huaichuan unconsciously rubbed his palm, as if some tactile sensation still remained on it.

He analyzed, "Chu Xuan has already established himself in the capital and no longer needs the assistance of the Prince of Huainan as before. Moreover, His Majesty has long been wary of the Prince of Huainan, and the Prime Minister of Chu is well aware of His Majesty's intentions. He will certainly not form a marriage alliance with the Prince of Huainan again."

There's one more thing Zhou Huaichuan didn't mention.

That means Chu Xinxin now has a gambling den, a mine, and a lot of money. How could Chu Xuan be so foolish as to push Chu Xinxin away?

"Chu Xuan is a newly rich man, while the Duke's Mansion is an old and established family. Chu Xuan has always wanted to integrate into it. If you and Young Master Su... he will agree."

Chu Xinxin breathed a sigh of relief and visibly cheered up again: "Then could you help me find out what kind of purse Young Master Su likes? I want to embroider one for him myself."

Su Shi likes bamboo, but Zhou Huaichuan said, "He likes pine."

"Zhou Huaichuan, you're so kind."

Chu Xinxin picked up a box from the ground: "This is a reward for you."

Upon opening the box, ten muskets were neatly arranged inside.

The news that Young Master Su liked pine wood was exchanged for ten muskets...

Zhou Huaichuan had clearly made a fortune, but he wasn't in the good mood he expected.

Instead, I felt a heavy weight in my heart.

It feels like losing a pearl to pick up a sesame seed.

Chu Xinxin saw this and almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Zhou Huaichuan, will you be unhappy if I get together with someone else?" Chu Xinxin tapped her clenched hand with her fingertip. "After all, it seems like you can only touch me, and not other women."

Yun Zheng, who was hanging in the tree keeping watch, couldn't help but interject: "Miss Chu, our master is a true man of integrity. Women, humph, they will only slow down his sword-drawing speed. Give up on that idea. Go live happily ever after with Young Master Su and don't get any closer to our wise and mighty master!"