Li Feng hurriedly released Zhu Yu. Looking at "Miss's" swollen face, tears streamed down Li Feng's face. She should have come sooner. Why didn't she ask Madam to bring Miss to the Prince An's Mansion?
I don't know how Miss has managed these past few days; she's lost so much weight.
"Miss, does it hurt?" Li Feng carefully used a handkerchief to wash the dirt off Zhu Yu's face, and then found a clean set of clothes for Zhu Yu to change into.
Zhu Yu was helped up by Li Feng and leaned against her, feeling extremely uncomfortable. He had never leaned against such a soft body before.
In the past, Yong'an and he would at most hold hands. Their feelings were always genuine but kept within reason, and they never crossed any boundaries.
Li Feng helped Zhu Yu take off his dirty clothes and used a warm handkerchief to wipe his body.
Zhu Yu kept his eyes tightly closed, and the two lumps of flesh in front of him were being rubbed back and forth by Li Feng, making him feel like he was about to faint.
Seeing that his "Miss" had not only closed her eyes but also turned red at the base of her ears, Li Feng hurriedly said, "Miss, are you feeling unwell? Oh, why are you so hot? Miss, you have a fever again."
Zhu Yu gritted his teeth: "I'm fine, hurry up."
Ever since Jiang Chuan told her that the little maid in the outhouse in the west courtyard had been frightened into fainting, Lu Xiaoyun, who was in the study, had been somewhat uneasy, thinking about what other ways there could be to make amends.
This is really dangerous. One slip and someone goes crazy. Being called a "prince" is no job for a human being.
The memories she received were only those of the original owner. In the eighteen years of the original owner's life, besides eating, drinking and having fun, all that was left was beating and scolding servants and being completely manipulated by the stepmother of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
Zhu Yu had been fighting on the frontier for many years. Since he went to the northwest frontier and joined the Northern Army at the age of thirteen, he had only returned to Shengjing City a handful of times in the past ten years. Apart from the time he had contact with Zhu Yu at the palace banquet when he was tricked, the only other time was on the day of his wedding.
The only thing the original owner knew about him was the evaluation of the people of Shengjing: unpredictable, capricious, ruthless, and a mass murderer, earning him the nickname "Shengjing's Number One Demon King".
Therefore, she didn't know what kind of person Zhu Yu was in private.
Another thing is that this "demon king" has a bewitching face, and even though he has been away from Shengjing for ten years, he has still bewitched many young ladies.
However, Prince Zhu Yu only has eyes for Ren Yong'an from the Left Prime Minister's residence. It is said that the two have known each other for thirteen years. Miss Ren Yong'an is now seventeen years old and is still unmarried, waiting for Zhu Yu to marry her as his concubine.
A short while later, Jiang arrived.
Lu Xiaoyun composed herself and asked, "How is the little maid who fainted in the outhouse in the west courtyard? Has a doctor examined her? What did he say?"
Jiang Chuan immediately replied, "Your Highness, that young palace maid, named Qingmei, came to the palace today with Consort Duan. Just as I was about to go out to find a doctor, Imperial Physician Chen said that since she was already at the palace, there was no need to go out to fetch a doctor; he would take a look at her himself."
Lu Xiaoyun nodded lightly. Originally, she also thought it best to have the imperial physician take a look. No matter how good the doctors outside were, they couldn't compare to the imperial physicians. Besides, if outside doctors came in, who knows what kind of messy things might get out.
Thinking about this, Lu Xiaoyun felt that it was very necessary for the Prince An's residence to bring in a physician.
Lu Xiaoyun thought of her younger brother, Ayan, whose medical skills were superb, and who had gained a very high reputation in the field of traditional Chinese medicine at a young age.
I may never see him again in this lifetime.
Without his older sister by his side, I wonder how Ah Yan is doing. I hope he will always be well.
Jiang Chuan continued, "Since Physician Chen is willing, that would be wonderful. This little palace maid is truly blessed to have Physician Chen personally examine her."
"Dr. Chen examined her and said that she had been stimulated, which caused her to suddenly lose her mind. Dr. Chen gave her acupuncture, but he said that Qingmei's problem was a bit tricky and there was little hope of a cure. He was afraid that she would be like this for the rest of her life."
At this point, Jiang Chuan exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness, could it be that Qingmei really knows about those assassins? If she can't be cured, then this thread..."
Lu Xiaoyun rubbed her temples.
It's definitely not good for a madman to stay in the Prince An's mansion. Not to mention that if word gets out, it will arouse suspicion from the world, but even if he causes some trouble in the mansion, or if Consort Duan finds out, with her unruly nature, how can anyone be allowed to live?
Lu Xiaoyun rubbed her forehead and asked, "Do you know if she has any family in Shengjing City?"
Jiang Chuanxin thought it was good that he had inquired about her family when he came, and said, "Yes, she has a widowed mother who does laundry for people. It is said that her health is not very good, and Qingmei's monthly allowance is basically used to buy medicine for her widowed mother."
Lu Xiaoyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that her family was in Shengjing City. She was glad she asked one more question, otherwise, she would have endangered more than just one person's life.
“If that’s the case, send her home. Take one hundred taels of silver from the account and give it to her mother. Also, double the allowance every month thereafter.”
"Ah? Your Highness...should we continue the investigation using her as a lead?"
Lu Xiaoyun thought to herself, "If you try to find anything by using her as a lead, that'll be a miracle." She replied, "No need. Let's wait until she's healed. How can we investigate her in her current state?"
Jiang Chuan was stunned. Why would the prince give up such an obvious clue? What if someone was threatening that little maid? Otherwise, why would she suddenly go crazy for no reason?
Why have things come to this point and there's no investigation? This isn't like the prince at all.
Besides, when did the prince become so kind-hearted, even giving people money? He's no longer working at the prince's mansion, yet he's giving them double their allowance? I've never heard of such a thing.
That's outrageous.
Jiang Chuan boldly raised his eyes to look at his prince. He saw that the man in front of him had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, distinct features, and exquisite face. His eyes were as deep as an abyss, unfathomable and unpredictable.
No one in the world can see through Prince An.
Could it be that the prince is being sarcastic, telling me to kill that little maid's entire family?
Jiang Chuan felt a chill run down his spine. This was indeed the Prince An!
Yes, that must be it!
Jiang Chuan couldn't help but swallow hard, staring at Lu Xiaoyun in astonishment.
Lu Xiaoyun knew this didn't fit Zhu Yu's character, but saving lives was the priority, so she gave Jiang Chuan a "cold" glance: "What, do I need your permission to give my orders?"
Jiang Chuan's buttocks tightened, and his scalp tingled: "I...I didn't mean that. I'll take care of it right away."
"Don't act on your own."
"Yes!" Jiang Chuan said and immediately went out.
Lu Xiaoyun leaned back in her chair and slowly breathed a sigh of relief. This was the only way.
She got up and looked around the entire study.
Zhu Yu's study was very simply furnished. Apart from a desk, there were several rows of bookshelves filled with all kinds of books.
There was only one painting hanging on the wall, and the painting skills were superb, but it was impossible to tell which famous artist it was.
Before Lu Xiaoyun could fully relax, a dark shadow flashed before her eyes, and a tall man appeared in front of her.
Lu Xiaoyun was so startled that she sat up straight immediately.
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