The next morning

"Knock knock knock"

"Miss is my subordinate."

Upon hearing the knocking and voices at the door, Xiao Liyan responded, "Come in."

Behind Hongwu was a man who looked to be around forty years old.

"Miss, this is Doctor Zhang, whom I found."

After hearing this, Xiao Liyan stood up from the bedside and made room for Dr. Zhang.

"Dr. Zhang, I'm in trouble."

Doctor Zhang nodded without speaking, then took Xiao Shida's hand out from under the covers and began to take his pulse.

After a while, Doctor Zhang withdrew his hand and said, "Young master has caught a cold, and the high fever is caused by this. I will prescribe some medicine for you, and that will suffice."

"Thank you, Dr. Zhang."

"You're too kind, miss. Saving lives and treating patients is what I, as a doctor, should do."

After speaking, Doctor Zhang began writing the prescription. Once finished, Hongwu gave Doctor Zhang silver. Just as Doctor Zhang was about to leave, Hongwu turned and looked at Xiao Liyan.

"Miss, I'll go with Doctor Zhang to get the medicine."

"Um"

Xiao Liyan nodded and tucked the blanket over Xiao Shida.

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"Today I'll go check out Liu Fu's place and see if I can find any useful information. You go elsewhere and try to gather intelligence indirectly."

"Yes, I'll be with you tonight."

The two hit it off immediately and began to act separately.

Qin Jue walked down the street, began to pay attention to the people around him, and headed towards some shops.

Hongwu left the clinic with the medicine he had bought and headed towards the inn.

Passing by a stall selling steamed buns and pastries, I remembered that Xiao Liyan and Xiao Shida hadn't eaten, so I bought a few more steamed buns and pastries.

Qin Jue was in the shop when, in the instant she turned around, she saw Hong Wu buying something at the steamed bun stall. Just as Qin Jue came out to confirm,

Hongwu, who was standing in front of the steamed bun stall, was nowhere to be seen.

"Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me."

"She's a pampered heiress, how could it have been her that night?"

Qin Jue turned around and walked into the next shop.

"Oh, young master, what would you like to order? These rouge and face powders are best for girls."

"Is this a gift for your mother, young master?"

Qin Jue listened to the waiter's words, looked up, and realized that he had walked into a women's cosmetics shop.

"no"

The waiter paused for a moment upon hearing "no," glanced at Qin Jue (who looked young), and then spoke again with great enthusiasm.

"That's for my sisters."

Qin Jue thought of Xiao Liyan's face, then nodded, "Yes, she has a younger sister at home."

Upon hearing this, the waiter's face lit up with joy. "Alright, young master's sister must be very beautiful too!"

"Many older brothers come to our shop to buy rouge and face powder for their younger sisters. There's a style that's perfect for little girls."

"Shall I take the young master over to have a look?"

When the waiter said these words, he glanced at Qin Jue, and after seeing Qin Jue nod, his mouth practically stretched to his ears in a grin.

Then he immediately led the way for Qin Jue.

Upon reaching a shelf, the salesperson picked up a bottle of cream in a blue and white porcelain container.

"Young master, this is called 'Flower Dew,' also known as a moisturizing cream. It's exceptionally moisturizing, perfect for winter when the weather is dry."

"Let me demonstrate for you, young master."

As the waiter spoke, he reached inside and touched it, then rubbed it on his hand. After he finished, he showed it to Qin Jue.

"Young master, isn't it very moisturizing? With this, your sister's hands and face won't be dry in winter, and it will also protect her skin."

Qin Jue looked down at it, nodded, and said, "Pack one box."

Upon hearing this, the waiter quickly placed what he was holding on the shelf and stood beside Qin Jue, asking solicitously, "What flavor of Dew ...

Qin Jue didn't understand, "What does it taste like?"

"There are four scents: plum blossom, peach blossom, osmanthus, and locust blossom. Oh, and there's also a crabapple blossom one, which is a new release this year."

Qin Jue thought for a moment, but had no idea what the five types of flowers were. "One box of each type," she said.

"Okay, I'll go get it for you right away."

"Okay," Qin Jue said, watching the waiter leave. "Bring all new ones, I don't play these kinds of games, regardless of price."

Qin Jue said, pointing to the items on the shelf.

The waiter immediately understood and quickly turned around to say, "Young master, don't worry, we'll definitely get you new ones. We only sell these for half a tael of silver when there's only a little left."

Qin Jue nodded in relief.

A moment later, the waiter came in with a box. "These are the five different kinds of Flower Dew you requested, young master. They are all brand new."

Qin Jue nodded. "How much silver?"

"Three taels of silver for a box, and this box is specially made, costing one tael of silver, for a total of sixteen taels of silver."

After Qin Jue gave the silver, he took the items from the servant and left with the box in his hand.

Meanwhile, Xiao Liyan fed the medicine she had prepared to Xiao Shida, and then she and Hongwu ate breakfast together.