Qian Yingxue told herself that once she helped the Crown Prince get things done, she would definitely be rewarded, and then she withdrew her greedy gaze.

After drinking her tea and wiping her mouth, she said unhurriedly, "A poetry gathering will be held at Chunlan Inn in a few days. The attendees will be from wealthy families in the city. Yingxue has always admired talented women and would like to make some friends, but..."

She hesitated for a moment, then smiled at Qian Youxue, as if she found it difficult to speak.

Qian Youxue didn't respond, letting the other person continue talking.

The room was quiet for a while before Qian Yingxue could only awkwardly continue, "Sister, Tao Zhizhi said that this poetry gathering is quite special, as all the guests are... the legitimate daughters of various families."

If the room hadn't been so quiet, Qian Youxue wouldn't have been able to hear the last few words clearly. But she remained silent, continuing to watch Qian Yingxue's performance.

Qian Yingxue didn't know if Qian Youxue was genuinely confused or pretending, only responding when Qian Yingxue begged her. At that moment, she felt like she was being bitten by insects, angrily clenching her silk handkerchief, but she could only grit her teeth and continue acting.

She took a sip of tea, cleared her throat, and said embarrassedly, "Yingxue really wants to go, but without my sister's help, I'm afraid I won't be able to get in."

By disguising himself to seek help, he had raised his level of tactic several notches, which made Qian Youxue take notice of him.

Okay, then I'll play along!

Touching the hairpin in her hair, she continued to feign delight and said, "Since I've taken your money, I'll go with you. But don't cry if I embarrass you because of my ugly face."

At least you have some self-awareness!

Qian Yingxue cursed Qian Youxue countless times in her heart, but getting the person out so easily was a way of living up to His Highness the Crown Prince's trust.

Since she had already agreed, she couldn't be bothered to look at that ugly face any longer. She stood up and said with a smile, "Then, I'll pick you up the day after tomorrow morning so we can go out together."

"Okay!" Qian Youxue readily agreed, and seeing Qian Yingxue's happy expression, she became even more curious about the person behind her.

...

Yiyuan

Qian Bowen lay sickly on the bed, while Su Shi sat beside him, her eyes red from crying.

Chunhua brought out the thickest quilt to cover Qian Bowen, but Qian Bowen's body was still trembling.

Granny Wu stood outside the door, anxiously looking towards the courtyard entrance, pacing back and forth nervously.

It's been several hours already, why hasn't Granny Yang returned yet?

Could something have happened, or is it that we just haven't seen anyone?

well……

Hearing the lady's cries, she sighed several times, and when she looked up again, she finally saw her savior had returned.

"Did you see anyone? Did you get the items?" she asked anxiously as she went to meet them.

"We found it, and we got the things back." Granny Yang patted her pockets happily, and the two of them quickly went into the house.

Seeing that Granny Yang had returned, Madam Su finally stopped crying and was about to speak when Granny Wu interrupted her.

"Chunhua, Liuqiu, you two go and keep watch at the courtyard gate. Be alert if anyone comes in," Granny Wu cautiously sent the two away.

There are still maids guarding outside, why call them out again?

Chunhua was a little puzzled, but dared not disobey the order. She gave Ryukyu a wink and obediently left the room.

Once the footsteps had faded into the distance, Madam Su couldn't contain her excitement and said, "Quickly, give Bowen the medicine."