After Ye Zhen returned from the General's Mansion, Xie Tingzhou went to her courtyard.

He handed a piece of paper to Ye Zhen, "This is the method and prescription for She Gu to detoxify. Doctors of average skill can detoxify her by following this prescription."

You can hire a doctor from the capital to accompany you to Canglang. He can take care of you along the way. If you don't have a trustworthy one, I can find you one."

Ye Zhen took it, "Then you can make the arrangements."

She only knew one female physician named Su in the capital, who worked in the palace.

After her master's explanation, she understood that since she still wanted to continue the relationship, she might as well make the most of this man.

A smile spread across Xie Tingzhou's lips. "Okay, I'll make the arrangements."

The fact that they're still willing to ask him for help means there's still hope for them.

“I’m tearing down the Taoist temple.”

He carefully reported on his tasks.

Ye Zhen turned to him and asked softly, "Is there anything else you're hiding from me?"

"have."

Xie Tingzhou nervously approached again, "I cannot tell you my identity for the time being, not because I don't want to, but because ignorance is no excuse."

But if smallpox vaccination is successfully implemented nationwide, you will know when you are granted the title of Princess.

After receiving the reward, one must enter the palace to express gratitude. In addition to thanking the emperor, the ladies and noblewomen must also pay their respects to the empress.

He resembled the empress.

But in fact, his words had already revealed enough, and Ye Zhen's pupils contracted slightly.

What kind of person is entitled to the phrase "ignorance is no excuse"?

In the mountains, he first met Ye Wantang, who looked towards the palace. The Marquis of Zhongyong treated him with respect. The royal family was searching everywhere for the crown prince. He broke into the palace and killed people in broad daylight. He insisted on announcing the engagement between Ye Wantang and the crown prince...

Ye Zhen's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.

Suddenly, I felt a warm sensation on my lips.

Ye Zhen's eyes widened, her mind went completely blank, and she couldn't think of anything else.

Xie Tingzhou kissed her.

Their lips touched for only a moment before Xie Tingzhou pulled away, murmuring, "Don't think about it. You don't know anything. The only person you've ever known is Xie Tingzhou."

Rather than Crown Prince Zhaolin.

When Xie Tingzhou was demolishing the Taoist temple, he had already made a decision: he would return to the palace, reclaim his status as crown prince, and protect those he wanted to protect.

He used to be cautious and reserved in the palace because there were people he cared about there. Now that there are no more people he cares about there, he is invincible.

He had his own plan for returning, which would not implicate the Marquis's mansion or Ye Zhen. However, one can never be too careful, and it would be best if Ye Zhen, like the Marquis of Zhongyong, pretended to be unaware of the situation.

But he couldn't bear to keep it from Ye Zhen any longer, so he revealed those things, knowing that Ye Zhen was smart enough to guess.

Sure enough, he saw the answer in Ye Zhen's expression, so he interrupted her thoughts with a kiss.

This is something he has always wanted to do.

Ye Zhen thought Xie Tingzhou was a real jerk, deliberately revealing the information to her but not allowing her to think about it further.

As soon as old grudges and new hatreds arose, Ye Zhen bit Xie Tingzhou's lower lip hard.

Soon, the taste of blood filled their mouths.

It was Ye Zhen's punishment for him, but it also aroused the man's desire. Xie Tingzhou grabbed her waist and bent down to deepen the kiss.

Ye Zhen pinched the soft flesh of his waist hard, turning the page on past grievances with this kiss.

After a long while, Xie Tingzhou pressed his forehead against hers, laughing like a fool, and wiped the bloodstains from Ye Zhen's lips with his fingertips.

Ye Zhen said, "You're really stupid."

She loved him without knowing his identity, and even after learning about his identity and past, she was fearless and did not back down for fear of being implicated by him.

Her love was so pure and precious.

Xie Tingzhou cherished it like a treasure and vowed in his heart that he would never betray it in this lifetime.

In stark contrast to the warmth here, Princess Kang Le's residence was filled with tension and a sense of impending conflict.

When Han Zijin returned home in the middle of the night, he saw Kang Le sitting upright in the room, dressed neatly, with several long-faced, fleshy old women behind him.

He looked like he was looking for trouble, but Han Zijin pretended not to see him and casually flopped onto the bed.

What have you been busy with lately?

Kang Le suppressed his anger and asked.

Han Zijin, as nonchalant as ever, closed his eyes and said, "What else can a carefree imperial son-in-law like me do besides drink tea and listen to music?"

In her heart, she was thinking that although her daughter's smallpox was almost cured, her face was still covered with rashes.

Xie Tingzhou obtained several bottles of scar removal cream from the Empress and gave them to Ye Zhen, who then distributed them among the children.

The morning dew had faded the rash marks somewhat, but I wasn't sure if the ointment would be enough, since my whole body was covered in rashes.

He needed to find a reason to ask the Empress for a few more bottles. Chunni and Suisui also needed to continue applying the ointment, as they were people Ye Zhen cared about. Ye Zhen was good to Chaolu, and he had to repay Chaolu's kindness.

"Where are you listening to music, and with whom?"

Kang Le pressed for an answer.

She noticed that Han Zijin's whereabouts had been strange lately, often returning home late at night, and her people were unable to find out where he had gone.

Han Zijin seemed extremely sleepy and ignored her, taking off his shoes with his eyes closed and throwing them on the ground.

He has recently been trying to find ways to take care of his daughter at the Marquis's residence, which is unusual for him. It was no surprise that Kang Le would follow him.

Therefore, he asked Tse to help him conceal his whereabouts and would not take the initiative to tell Kang Le.

Someone grabbed his collar, "Han Zijin, answer my question."

Kang Le was annoyed by his disregard.

Han Zijin sneered, "Back then, when I told you I already had a wife and children, you shamelessly insisted on marrying me, acting like you were deeply in love with me and had no regrets. Now, I even have to report my whereabouts to you when I go out?"

How dare you speak to me like that?

Kang Le was even more furious, but also felt wronged. "We have a marriage contract, so it's only right that I marry you. When your family gave up on you, I was the one who kept looking for you."

"Did I ask you to search for me? The late emperor who betrothed us has long since passed away, and my whereabouts are unknown. If you wish to remarry, who will stop you?"

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