News from Miracle Doctor Valley
Shen Qianyue stepped forward and held him back: "Xie Shangjia, this is your second brother, Xie Shangyu."
Xie Shangjia was like being struck by an invisible thunderbolt from the sky, and he stood frozen on the spot. The blood that had just been burning with rage was completely drained away by these words. He slowly turned around and looked at Shen Qianyue for confirmation.
The second brother who had a pretty face in his memory had turned out to be like this now. Time had not been kind to him. Although his appearance had changed a lot, his face was still charming, but the more he looked at him, the more hateful he became.
Just now, he happened to look back and saw Shen Qianyue holding an umbrella for him. He didn't know what was good for him and took the opportunity to push Shen Qianyue down and hugged her tightly, as if he couldn't bear to take his eyes off her.
Second brother...could it be that he is...
"Oh, it's really lively today, Sister Yue, but I came at an untimely time."
Pei Miaoyin was wearing a light red flowered smoke-silk skirt with a cotton brocade cape on the outside. Her hair was tied up high with a red gold and kingfisher feather hairpin inserted diagonally. She looked radiant as she walked, with a perfect smile on her face.
"I'm here today to get the list of goods, and by the way, I'd like to tell you a good news and a bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?" Pei Miaoyin's voice was clear and familiar.
After seeing Pei Miaoyin, Xie Shangyu straightened his clothes and his eyes moved back and forth between Shen Qianyue and her, as if he was enjoying the show.
Shen Qianyue smiled and said, "The wind and snow are getting stronger. Let's go inside and talk."
Pei Miaoyin handed an exquisite brocade box to Jinyu who was standing beside her.
"Sister Yue, I just happened to get a box of the best calming incense and brought it to you."
Xie Shangyu put his arm around his brother's neck: "What's going on?"
Xie Shangjia shook off his hand and followed their footsteps: "Xie Shangyu, you are so boring, don't bother me."
Xie Shangyu smiled. It had been a long time since he saw his brother so lively. Ever since he became an official, he had a stern face every day, as if everyone owed him eight million.
"Don't be angry, brother Xia Jian."
Chen Qianyue sat in the main seat, Pei Miaoyin sat on her right, picked up the teacup on the table and played with it, speaking seemingly unintentionally.
"This is great news! My master has agreed to treat Minister Xie."
Xie Shangjia sat down below, and subconsciously pursed his lips when he looked at Shen Qianyue, as if the tingling feeling when she kissed him in the morning had not yet passed.
"What are you reminiscing about?" Xie Shangyu saw him staring at that place in a daze, and thought that he was reminiscing about every little thing with Pei Miaoyin. After all, the eighteen-year-old Xie Shangjia didn't like Chen Qianyue.
Shen Qianyue said calmly: "What about the bad news?"
Pei Miaoyin sighed, put down the teacup, and showed helplessness on her face: "Unfortunately, my master is seriously ill, and my master has no plans to leave the valley."
Shen Qianyue fell silent, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the smooth mahogany handrail. The sunlight filtered through the window lattice, casting bright and dark shadows on her cold profile, making it impossible to see the true emotion in her eyes.
Going to the Valley of Divine Doctors means leaving the Xie Mansion, a cage that seems safe but is actually full of spies, but at the same time, it also means exposing Xie Shangjia to unknown risks.
Time seemed to be stretched out. Xie Shangjia didn't actually look forward to recovering his memory. He was a hopeless person, but so what? He could be happy every day.
Pei Miaoyin tactfully gave them time to think it over, put the envelope on the table and stood up.
"Unlike the nobles present here, I have business to attend to. This is the map of the Divine Doctor Valley. I will take my leave first."
Pei Miaoyin's footsteps disappeared at the end of the corridor, and the reception hall fell into silence again.
Shen Qianyue raised her eyes and her gaze fell on Xie Shangyu: "Second brother, can't you avoid my private affairs with Shang Jia?"
Xie Shangyu smiled and said, "I heard that this matter concerns Shang Jia's memory. As a brother, I think I have the right not to avoid it."
Xie Shangjia frowned: "Second brother, please go out. I also have something to say to her."
Xie Shangyu placed the teacup on the table, and the tea spilled out. He stood up angrily and said, "Silly boy."
The door was closed.
Xie Shangjia's eyelashes trembled almost imperceptibly: "Chen Qianyue, what do you think?"
Shen Qianyue slowly stood up and walked behind him to straighten his messy collar.
"Go and have fun during this time. Once the imperial edict comes down, we will secretly go to the Divine Doctor Valley."
Xie Shangjia watched her turn and leave, then swallowed back the words he had been about to say. In the end, he still didn't ask about the kiss in the morning.
Chen Qianyue has been extremely busy recently, frequently going in and out of the study, meeting with managers from various parts of the mansion, and organizing the affairs of the mansion in an orderly manner, as if preparing for a long absence.
However, Xie Shangjia did not leave the house to have fun. He saw that Shen Qianyue was tired, and would go to the study with her at night. Shen Qianyue would laugh at his boring jokes.
He would also secretly watch her reviewing documents at night, and would ask his servants to buy her favorite ink bamboo and place it in a prominent place in the study.
On the morning of the third day, just as the sky was getting light, the imperial edict arrived.
"Heaven has commanded, the Emperor has obeyed it, and I, the successor of Heaven, have issued a decree. Minister Xie Shangjia is ill, and in consideration of his long service to the court and his diligence in serving the public, I have granted him a three-month leave to concentrate on recuperating and not worry about government affairs.
From now on, the affairs of the six ministries of the Ministry of Shang formerly in charge of Mr. Xie will be temporarily taken over by Prince Dingwu.
Prince Dingwu Xie Zhiyun is known for his talent, insight and good judgment. He is ordered to take charge of relevant matters immediately. All military and national affairs must be reported in accordance with the law and handled prudently. Do not let me down.
After Xie Qing recovered from his illness, he returned to the court to take up his duties.
I hereby order you."
Xie Shangjia knelt on the ground and raised his hand: "I obey your order and thank you, my emperor."
After the chief eunuch handed over the imperial edict, he had the box brought in quickly. "Xie Shangshu, you must rest well. The emperor misses you very much. These are the supplements that the emperor asked me to bring."
Shen Qianyue took off the purse from her waist and handed it to the chief eunuch.
"Thank you for making the trip, Manager Li."
Manager Li stamped his foot and smoothed his hair with his orchid finger: "No, no, it's all my job."
Xie Shangyu secretly twitched his lips: "Manager Li, take care."
Today, Xie Shangyu came to find Xie Shangjia, thinking of taking him out for a walk, but Shen Qianyue didn't say anything, and Xie Shangjia refused to go.
He happened to catch up with Li Zongguan delivering the imperial edict.
Shen Qianyue stood up and said, "I'm going to find mother, second brother, please do as you please."
Sandalwood incense curled in the air in Ci'an Hall. The old lady sat upright in the main seat, twirling the agarwood Buddhist beads in her hand. There was her usual indifference and a barely perceptible trace of fatigue between her brows.
Shen Qianyue bowed slightly, showing great courtesy.
"Mother, Shang Jia's memory has shown no signs of recovery. My daughter-in-law plans to take him secretly to the Divine Doctor Valley to seek medical treatment and recuperate for a period of time. All the trivial matters in the mansion have been sorted out in the past few days. The roster and accounts are all here."
She gently placed a thick stack of booklets on the rosewood table next to the old lady.
The old lady's eyes fell on the booklet, and her fingers twisting the Buddhist beads paused slightly. She looked up at Shen Qianyue, her voice old and steady.
"Now that you have made all the arrangements, go ahead. I am here in the mansion, so there will be no chaos."
Chen Qianyue lowered her eyes and said, "Thank you for your concern, mother. I will also leave the key to the treasury to you. You can make your own decision."
The old lady's hand that was twisting the Buddhist beads completely stopped, and she looked at Shen Qianyue deeply. That look seemed to contain too many complicated and unspeakable things, and finally turned into an almost inaudible sigh.
"When do you leave?"
Shen Qianyue raised her eyes: "Just these few days."
The old lady sighed: "Go."
Shen Qianyue bowed again, turned around and left Ci'an Hall, her steps still steady.
After coming out, she did not return to the side courtyard, but went straight to a more remote guest house on the west side of the mansion.
In the courtyard, Xie Shangyu, dressed in a light blue gown, was standing with his back to her, his hands behind his back, under an old locust tree. Hearing footsteps, he slowly turned around, still looking gentle and aloof.
"Sister-in-law." Xie Shangyu nodded slightly.
Shen Qianyue stopped three steps in front of him. The morning breeze blew her plain skirt, making her look thin but imposing. She didn't exchange pleasantries and went straight to the point.
"While I'm away, Mother will be in charge of the house. If Second Brother really wants to investigate something, Prince Dingwu is someone he can trust."
Xie Shangyu waved his folding fan and said calmly, "I'm curious. What ability does my sister-in-law have that can make my brother obey her orders and make Prince Dingwu still use you after he canceled his engagement with the Shen family?"
Shen Qianyue didn't look at him again: "Second brother, just investigate. Qianyue has never done anything wrong to Shang Jia."
Xie Shangyu took a deep breath and took a step forward. His voice was as gentle as usual, but his tone was filled with worry.
"My sister-in-law is taking my brother to the Valley of Divine Healers. The journey is long, and complications are inevitable. Since you're worried that I might be misled by 'rumors', why not... let me come along?"
"After all, the Divine Doctor Valley is a long and arduous journey. Shang Jia is currently in a state of anxiety. Even if you have extraordinary abilities, it will still be hard work for you alone. If my second brother goes with you, you won't have to worry about anything."
The air stagnated again.
Outside the guest house, at the corner of the corridor, Xie Shangjia leaned against the cold wall. He had come to discuss the time of departure with Shen Qianyue, but somehow he heard his second brother's heartfelt proposal. It seemed that every word was for his own good, except for the deliberately slowed tone and the worry that he was in a bad mood.
Is this really for your own good?
If it was just a guess a few days ago, he has now confirmed it.
Second brother actually coveted Shen Qianyue!
Whenever she went to the Valley of Divine Doctors for treatment, he insisted on following her. He was clearly taking advantage of the opportunity to get close to Shen Qianyue.
In the guest house.
Shen Qianyue turned around, her face still expressionless.
"It couldn't be better."
Four words.
Clean and decisive, without hesitation.
When Shen Qianyue was about to walk out the door, Xie Shangjia turned around and hid behind a huge locust tree. He didn't walk to the door until the footsteps completely disappeared.
"Second brother."
Xie Shangyu was stunned, walked over and put his arm around his shoulders: "Shangjia, are you regretting this? You want to go out and play with your brother, right?"
Xie Shangjia pushed his hand away: "Second brother, stay away from her."
After saying this, he did not stop and walked towards his own warm room.
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