"The Yang family is a large family that moved to Jiangnan more than 20 years ago due to war. For some reason, they became the richest family in Jiangnan within a few years. However, the Yang family has many members and too many strict rules. My uncle is the third son in the Yang family, and the other brothers are not easy to get along with. I was worried that my sister Ping'er would be bullied by the children of the other branches of the family, so I sent her this letter."

Lin Yan gasped.

I originally thought the Yang family was at most a moderately well-off family.

Unexpectedly, he was the richest man in Jiangnan!

Nowadays, even families with a little money have a lot of rules and regulations, let alone a super-rich family like this...

She suddenly remembered Yang Ting.

Considering the relationship between Yang Ting and Shangguan Yun, Lin Yan hesitated for a moment before finally asking:

"Miss Shangguan, what do you think of Pear Blossom's younger sister? Will she tell us about Pear Blossom's past experiences?"

Shangguan Yun didn't have much affection for Yang Ting.

That person has too many hidden agendas.

But what she was certain of was...

As long as Yang Ting still wants to rely on the Yang family's influence to marry a good husband, she dares not make this matter public.

Looking at Lin Yan's worried face, Shangguan Yun smiled faintly and gently comforted her:

"That's not necessarily the case. After all, in large families like this, everyone prospers or suffers together. If Ping'er's affair is exposed, the marriages of all the unmarried children in the Yang family will be affected, especially Yang Ting. She will want to keep this a secret more than anyone else."

"That's good."

Lin Yan believed it.

As long as this matter is not exposed, Yang Ping should not suffer too much loss in the Yang family.

Lin Yan wanted Shangguan Yun to stay at the shop, but she insisted on going to the free clinic, so she could only watch her leave under the escort of the guards.

In Prince Su's Mansion.

Xie Fu's beautiful face was filled with unease.

She clutched the object in her hand tightly, her heart filled with tension and anxiety, and even a few beads of cold sweat appeared on her forehead.

The maid who had been serving her glanced at her slightly pale face and hesitated before speaking:

"Miss Xie, what's wrong? Your forehead is covered in cold sweat. Are you feeling unwell?"

Xie Fu was startled awake and hurriedly shook her head, stammering as she replied:

"Ah, I, I'm not feeling unwell!"

The more she does this...

The maid Huang Qi became increasingly convinced that she was ill, assuming she was just embarrassed to see a doctor, and comforted her:

"Miss Xie, could it be that you've caught a cold? Your complexion doesn't look quite right. The Prince is in the manor today, perhaps I should ask him to send a doctor to examine you?"

Xie Fu was about to refuse.

Suddenly hearing her mention the prince, the refusal that was on the tip of her tongue was quickly swallowed back, and she stammered out:

"Your Highness is so busy with state affairs, don't bother him with such trivial matters. I'll just take some medicine and get some sleep..."

"Miss Xie, please wait here. I'll go find the Prince right away!"

Huang Qi left the courtyard in a hurry after saying this.

Seeing her cheerful and happy appearance, Xie Fu frowned, vaguely sensing a strange feeling that she couldn't quite put her finger on.

Her maid seems to be overly concerned about her...

Of course, Huang Qi was not concerned about Xie Fu.

After all, she had only been assigned to serve Xie Fu for a few days, how could she have developed such deep feelings for him?

That's why she cared so much.

It was simply because she wanted to see the prince a few more times.

After all, she used to work in the kitchen, always covered in dirt and grime, and rarely had the chance to see the prince.

The Prince's mansion was too large.

Before Xiao Jue arrived, Xie Fu quietly went to the charcoal basin in the room and slowly poured the contents into it...

Fifteen minutes later.

Xiao Jue stepped into the Purple Bamboo Courtyard with concerned steps.

As soon as he entered the room, Xie Fu's pale, sickly red face came into view.

"Why didn't you say anything when you caught a cold? I'll send someone to fetch the royal physician right now to treat you."

Xiao Jue finally arrived.

Tears welled up in Xie Fu's eyes instantly and silently slid down her cheeks. She pursed her lips and sobbed softly:

"Brother Jue... I feel so bad, I don't want to see a doctor, the medicine is so bitter, sob..."

Of course, Xie Fu was not sick.

She had deliberately gone into the snow and smeared a handful of snow on her face to make it look like she had caught a cold.

She was already beautiful and charming.

Her current pitiful appearance is enough to make any man want to protect and cherish her.

Of course, this does not include Xiao Jue.

No matter how beautiful Xie Fu's tears are now, the image of her crying with snot running down her face when they first met will never be forgotten in his mind.

not to mention.

He always treated her like a younger sister.

Therefore, upon hearing that Xie Fu was refusing to take her medicine, Xiao Jue immediately put on a stern face and spoke in an unusually serious tone.

"Nonsense! How can you not take medicine when you're sick? If you think the medicine is too bitter, wait for Yun'er to come back and have her prepare some medicine that isn't too bitter for you."

Upon hearing Shangguan Yun's name, a hint of dejection flashed in Xie Fu's eyes.

Since moving into the Prince's Mansion.

What she heard most often every day was that the prince's fiancée, Miss Shangguan, was kind-hearted, compassionate, and tireless, braving wind and snow every day to provide free medical care to the people.

Especially yesterday.

Two of her maids were gossiping about her behind her back.

She's shameless; she's thrown away all sense of shame as a woman just to seduce the prince!

They also said that the prince and Miss Shangguan's love was stronger than gold, and that the prince would never fall for her!

But she didn't have that thought at all!

She just wanted to see her brother Jue...

Since they think she's shameless, then she'll show them what true shamelessness is!

"I'll listen to Brother Jue. I'll wait for Sister Yun to come back and prepare my medicine. I don't want the medicine from other doctors; it's so bitter! Brother Jue... I'm so cold, I have no strength left. Could you pour me a cup of hot water? Cough cough..."

Perhaps she had caught a cold from catching snow, because Xie Fu suddenly felt a tickle in her throat and couldn't help but cough several times.

Seeing this situation.

Xiao Jue didn't bother to call the maid in; he went straight to the round table, picked up the teapot, and poured himself a cup of hot tea.

At that moment, a pot of charcoal fire next to the round table caught his attention.

"Fu'er, is this charcoal from the manor? Why does it taste a little different?"

Xie Fu's heart tightened.

His fists were clenched tightly under the blanket, but he remained nonchalant on the surface.

"I saw an old man selling charcoal in the snow yesterday when I went out of the manor. I felt sorry for him, so I bought some. Brother Jue, I want some water, cough cough..."

"Oh, I almost forgot. Here, have some water, it'll make you feel better."

Xiao Jue didn't know what was wrong with him either.

Not only was he dizzy, but his body was also burning up. He shook his head and handed over the tea.

Seeing this scene.

Xie Fu was both excited and scared. She pretended to support her sick body as she slowly got up and pretended to help Xiao Jue.

"Brother Jue, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Yun'er..."