Chapter 423 Misunderstanding



If Su Xiujie had not yet married, she could have put most of the clinic's income into the national treasury, but now that Su Xiujie was married, she had to consider the matter carefully.

If this matter was made clear, Duan Zhanfang would certainly not dare to say anything given her status as the queen, but she might feel uncomfortable about it, so she had to test the waters first.

"Prince Zunyi, I think your medical skills should benefit the people. The emperor is planning to open a clinic. Are you willing to give me some prescriptions?"

Just as Su Bei finished speaking, Su Xiujie nodded, "I am willing."

The look in his eyes shows that whatever you say is what it is and I agree with all your decisions. He is definitely a man who dotes on his sister.

They have been spoiled since childhood, and it is reasonable that they will spoil each other again after being separated for many years.

But Su Xiujie seemed to have forgotten that their relationship to the outside world was not brother and sister, but Prince Zunyi and the Queen.

This look changed in Duan Zhanfang's eyes.

Duan Zhanfang was shocked.

Before, she thought Su Xiujie was very nice to Su Bei, but looking at the look in his eyes now, she felt that their relationship was not normal.

When Su Bei said she wanted to open a clinic, Su Xiujie agreed without hesitation. When Su Bei asked for prescriptions, he still agreed. When she asked him to sit in the clinic occasionally, he didn't even blink.

Even when Su Bei asked Duan Zhanfang if a 4:6 split was okay, Su Xiujie was the first to nod.

"It doesn't have to be 4:6, just 3:7," Su Xiujie said eagerly, "I'll do 3 and you'll do 7. Or 2:8 will be fine too..."

Duan Zhanfang felt really uncomfortable, but she was born in a merchant family and had been taught from childhood that one should not show superficial thoughts. So when she said with a smile, "It's up to the prince to decide, " Su Bei really didn't see her reluctance.

Of course, Su Bei couldn't let his brother suffer too much. A 50-50 split would be fine. He couldn't be too greedy.

But in Duan Zhanfang's eyes, this had a lot of meaning, and she naturally didn't want her lover to suffer any loss no matter which one she gave it to.

Before leaving, although they seemed to have had a pleasant conversation, Duan Zhanfang was filled with resentment in his heart.

Fortunately, Chu Younan arrived just as they left the house.

It was nothing serious, so Chu Younan naturally didn't want to waste his energy to read other people's minds. But he saw deep sympathy in Duan Zhanfang's eyes, which was exactly the same as the look Gu Rui had given him at the beginning.

This look made people feel creepy. Chu Younan couldn't help but look at Duan Zhanfang's back and read her thoughts. This reading was extraordinary.

"Did the discussion about the clinic with Prince Zunyi and his wife go smoothly today?" Chu Younan looked at her with a wry smile.

Su Bei looked at him in confusion, "What's that look in your eyes?"

“The look in your eyes that made you think you were cheating…” Chu Younan still smiled bitterly, “It’s a pity that Mo Gai Shi refused to admit that he had framed your father until his death, so the identities of you and Prince Zun Yi cannot be made public. Duan Zhanfang misunderstood and thought that the two of you…”

Su Bei was shocked: "Ah?" She immediately quickly reflected on whether there was any seemingly intimate behavior in her conversation just now.

If there was anything wrong, it was Su Xiujie's reaction. He agreed too readily, saying that 30% to 70% was fine, and he almost said that I was working for you for nothing.

"But I refused and said that a 50-50 split would be fine..." Su Bei felt a little aggrieved.

"But Duan Zhanfang just misunderstood..." Chu Younan was also helpless. Obviously, his little Beibei had always been honest and just worked hard to make money. Why did so many people think that she was always cheating? "No! I have to explain!" Su Bei stood up and couldn't wait to change his clothes and leave the palace.

Even though Duan Zhanfang remained calm in the palace, she was unhappy inside, and even though she didn't show it openly, she still had to make some small moves.

As soon as she left the palace, she said she wanted to go back home, and said that Su Xiujie was very busy setting up the clinic and didn't need to go with her.

Su Xiujie did feel that she was not very happy, but in his opinion, practicing medicine to enrich the national treasury was a good thing. Duan Zhanfang might be dissatisfied that he did not have enough time to accompany her.

"Your Majesty, this is an act of patriotism and love for the people. You may not know that she has donated a lot of income from her businesses to the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. She has really put in a lot of effort!" Su Xiujie told her seriously.

Duan Zhanfang was also aware of many things, but hearing Su Xiujie's praise of Su Bei at this time seemed particularly harsh.

"I understand all of this, which is why I asked Your Highness to focus on opening a clinic for the Empress." Duan Zhanfang appeared to be virtuous, but she couldn't help feeling uncomfortable in her heart.

After all, she has feelings for Su Xiujie.

Su Xiujie actually agreed.

So when Su Bei arrived at the Zunyi Palace, Duan Zhanfang was not there.

I haven't had a chance to explain this misunderstanding yet...

Su Bei said to Su Xiujie, "You should explain to her clearly that we are brother and sister, so that she won't have any other misunderstandings."

"What misunderstanding? Zhan Fang is very reasonable, don't you know!" Su Xiujie looked proud.

"You misunderstood me!" Su Bei was a little anxious.

"How could that be? I have never met you in private, and every time I took your pulse there were always palace maids and eunuchs beside you." Su Xiujie looked confused.

Su Bei really didn't know how to respond to this. He couldn't tell him that Chu Younan could read minds...

Su Xiujie didn't take it seriously and offered to take her pulse.

Anyway, Yun Rou and Yun Xi are here, so it’s open and aboveboard.

Just as the pulse was connected, there was a click from the rear window, and Yun Rou and Yun Xi suddenly rushed over. When the two came back a little while later, they followed Duan Zhanfang.

Duan Zhanfang was about to leave, but she had not gone far when she saw Su Bei's carriage heading towards the palace. She was so angry. She had just said she wanted to go back home, and Su Xiujie called Su Bei over. How could she not be angry?

Divorce! If there was solid evidence, she would divorce! But it took her some time to sneak back home, so she went to the back window and saw the two of them holding hands. Then she stepped on a dead branch and was discovered.

"Zhan Fang, it's good that you're here. I have something to tell you." Su Bei walked forward and wanted to hold her hand.

Duan Zhanfang waved at Yun Rou and Yun Xi, "You go down first, we have to talk about this quietly."

After all, they were good friends. Even at this time, Duan Zhanfang still sided with Su Bei. You know, if this kind of thing were known to others, the queen would be deposed and sent to the cold palace.

Yun Rou and Yun Xi left and the door was closed. Su Bei was about to speak when he saw Duan Zhanfang with a cold face. He took off his hair bun and cut off a strand with scissors.

"I won't tell anyone about this, but my lord, I'm done with you now. My queen, I, Duan Zhanfang, have severed my relationship with you and will not make this public. We are sisters, and this is the last thing I'm going to do for you!"

As she said this, Duan Zhanfang was about to cut the corner of her skirt.

Su Bei looked worried, "I knew you misunderstood, please listen to my explanation..."

"Zhan Fang!" Su Xiujie was still puzzled, "We were fine just now, why did you suddenly..."

Duan Zhanfang, who was already deeply misunderstood, heard Su Xiujie say this and thought he was fooling her, and became even angrier, "Prince, I, Duan Zhanfang, come from a merchant family, and marrying you is considered marrying above my station. Moreover, I killed the son of the Yue family before, and I really don't want you to bear the crime of capital punishment. After you and I divorce, you should return to the right path..."

It was getting more and more outrageous. Su Bei stamped his feet in anger and said, "Brother, I want you to explain it clearly! Zhan Fang is not an outsider, she will definitely not tell anyone!"


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