Chapter 240 Your Highness, what are you being sour about? I'll test you, Ah Chu.

The two men's eyes met in mid-air, and neither of them spoke.

However, there was an indescribable smell of gunpowder in the air.

Shen Chu felt as if a flock of crows had flown across the sky.

Seriously, are these two men even three years old combined?

She stood between the two, forcefully blocking their line of sight.

"First, I don't have kidney deficiency; second, I don't have anemia; third, I'm poisoned, not dying."

So please, you two, take all these ginseng, deer antlers, black-boned chickens, pigeons, and everything else.

I can't accept that, okay?

Pei Yuan's expression darkened slightly.

"No, this is a list made by Physician Han, who said it can help you regulate your body."

Look at yourself now, there's no color in your face at all.

If you don't stay, I'll have someone cook it and send it to you every day.

The list made by the eldest brother?

Shen Chu frowned and looked at Luo Heng.

Luo Heng paused slightly, then smiled and said:

“Ah Chu, I also asked Physician Han, and he gave me the same prescription.”

Unfortunately, I am not as capable as the Sixth Prince and cannot obtain the thousand-year-old ginseng king or the top-grade deer antler.

I can only find you supplements with similar effects.

At this point, he looked somewhat embarrassed, "Or perhaps I could..."

Shen Chu quickly waved his hand.

"This is already very kind. The sentiment is the most important thing. I know that my brother cares about me, and that's enough."

"Since you know it's my intention, Ah Chu, will you accept it?"

Shen Chu thought for a moment and nodded.

A bright smile appeared on Luo Heng's handsome face.

Pei Yuan remained silent, only gazing at Shen Chu with a melancholy expression.

Shen Chu felt a chill run down her spine from his gaze and quickly forced a smile.

"Your Highness's kindness is appreciated by A-Chu."

Pei Yuan snorted coldly, with an expression that said, "That's more like it."

Shen Chu remained silent, secretly blaming Han Feng in his heart.

The eldest brother must have been deliberately teasing Pei Yuan, and by the way, using Pei Yuan and Luo Heng to get some good medicinal herbs.

At this moment, Luo Heng suggested, "Achu, since you don't want the house I'm giving you, why don't I accompany you to the streets and ask the real estate agents if they have any good houses?"

"OK."

"no."

Shen Chu looked at Pei Yuan with a puzzled expression, "Why not?"

Pei Yuan frowned, looking at her with disapproval.

"Have you forgotten that we still have very important matters to discuss? What? Now that there are new leads, are you no longer in a hurry to move forward?"

Seeing how anxious you were, I thought you took this matter very seriously.

"Fine, I'll just have to handle this myself."

After saying that, he turned to leave.

A thought struck Chen Chu.

She knew that Pei Yuan was referring to the clue that the Marquis of Changning had revealed the previous night.

They hadn't had time to discuss the matter yet.

"No, I will discuss this with His Highness."

She called out to Pei Yuan, then turned to Luo Heng with an apologetic smile, "Brother, I'm sorry, how about we reschedule for another day?"

Luo Heng looked somewhat disappointed, but still smiled gently.

“Sure, just call me whenever you have time. I’m always available to help you look at houses.”

Why don't you tell me what kind of location or apartment you prefer, and I'll go to the real estate agency to pick one out for you first?

"What are you dawdling for? Hurry up."

On the other side, Pei Yuan urged him impatiently.

Shen Chu didn't have time to explain in detail to Luo Heng, and waved her hand, saying, "I'll make an appointment with you another day, brother."

Luo Heng nodded, "Okay, you go ahead with your work, I'll take my leave."

"Take care, brother."

Shen Chu escorted Luo Heng to the door and watched him leave.

Pei Yuan's sour voice rang out from behind.

"He's already disappeared, why are you still looking? Is he that good-looking?"

Shen Chu turned her head and met Pei Yuan's upturned peach blossom eyes, and the displeasure hidden in his eyes.

"Your Highness, what are you so jealous about? Can't you stand seeing others treat me so well?"

Pei Yuan's expression stiffened slightly, then he scoffed softly.

"Who said I was jealous? I just find you slow. Official business is important, but you're still chatting endlessly with other people."

"Let's go, let's hurry back inside and discuss this."

Pei Yuan swung his jade-bone fan back to his room.

Shen Chu quickly followed.

Jinbao came in carrying a food box, smiling broadly as he said:

"Your Highness, Lord Shen, let's have breakfast first, and discuss this while we eat."

Chen Chu glanced at the breakfast that Jin Bao had laid out.

Exquisitely crafted xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), fragrant crispy sesame cakes, and sweet auspicious cakes.

There was also white porridge, noodle soup, and two side dishes with a sour and spicy flavor.

"Where did this breakfast come from?"

Breakfast at the Marquis of Changning's residence was not this lavish.

Jin Bao said, "His Highness instructed someone to bring it back to the manor when Lord Shen and Young Master Luo were chatting just now."

Breakfast brought from the Sixth Prince's residence?

Shen Chu looked at Pei Yuan in surprise.

Pei Yuan snorted, "Who knows if the food at the Marquis of Changning's residence is clean? What if we get poisoned again?"

"This prince doesn't have the ability to obtain another ginseng king or anything like that."

Shen Chu couldn't help but laugh.

Why does this guy have to use such awkward words to express his concern?

She felt a warmth in her heart. She didn't have much of an appetite to begin with, but seeing such exquisite dishes and snacks, she couldn't help but eat a little more.

Seeing her eating with relish, Pei Yuan couldn't help but smile.

"Which neighborhood would you like to live in after you move out of the Marquis's mansion?"

While eating a steamed bun, Shen Chu said, "Let's go to Juxianfang. It's close to the palace and the Censorate."

Princes, nobles, and high-ranking officials mostly lived in Shiyongfang near the palace, while officials of the fourth and fifth ranks mostly lived in Juxianfang.

Pei Yuan paused for a moment, then asked, "How big of a house would you like to live in? What kind of environment would you prefer?"

"It doesn't need to be too big, two or three courtyards will do, and the environment should be quiet..."

Shen Chu suddenly stopped and looked at Pei Yuan with a wary expression.

"Why does Your Highness ask such detailed questions? Do you perhaps have a house to give me?"

Pei Yuan glanced at her expressionlessly.

"No, you're eating my breakfast and you want my mansion? Dream on."

Shen Chu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She was genuinely afraid that His Highness would give her a land deed.

Thankfully, it wasn't.

She smiled and said, "Your Highness, please tell me about Li Ming."

Since the passing of the two great generals, the Duke of Protectorate and the Duke of Guardian, the only military commanders left in the court are the Marquis of Might and another general named Li Ming.

Marquis Weiwu was a hereditary title, and he was also Li Anning's father.

Therefore, the General Li mentioned by Marquis Changning must be another person named Li Ming.

Pei Yuan said, "Investigating Li Ming isn't difficult. We can do it like this..."

On the other side.

When Luo Heng returned to Rongbaozhai, his trusted servant came to greet him.

"Young master, Miss Wanqiu has arrived."

Luo Heng's expression turned slightly somber, and he went straight back to his study.

Wanqiu was quietly sitting in a chair reading a book.

Hearing the door open, he quickly stood up and bowed.

"Greetings, young master."

"Yes, stand up and talk."

Luo Heng waved his hand and sat down opposite her.

"Last time you said that Shen Chu might be a woman, and the imperial physician couldn't diagnose anything. Did the Crown Prince say anything after he returned?"

Wanqiu said, "That night, the Crown Prince specially summoned Physician Han, who had taken the pulse, to ask him again."

Physician Han said that Lord Shen's pulse did not indicate that he was a woman at all. The Crown Prince was furious and ordered Xiangyu to be slapped thirty more times.

"Young master, didn't you invite Lady Shen out for dinner alone today? With your abilities, finding out whether she's a man or a woman should be a piece of cake."

Luo Heng pursed his lips slightly, recalling how Pei Yuan had disrupted his plans that day.

"As for Ah Chu, I'll try to find out if there's been any progress on the matter I asked you to investigate last time."