Chapter 34: The Marquis's Adopted Daughter and the Cold Prince 6
Cha Jiu staggered forward and looked back in surprise.
System: "Don't look at it anymore. Shen Chi Su pushed you. I guess she gave Madam Ning Hou a bad idea. Now she wants to drag you to continue to support her."
Lady Ninghou was angry: "Yanshu, you are too unruly. Now is not the time for you to show off!"
What if I delay seeking medicine?
Ning Changting glanced at Shen Chisu coldly.
Then he walked to Cha Jiu's side, and his usually cold and indifferent voice was filled with soothing words: "Don't be afraid, if you have an answer, you can say it out."
The real answer to this question is very unpleasant.
But Ning Changting could see that Hua Tuo was not that kind of fussy and stingy person.
Perhaps the truth is the answer that the other party is pursuing.
However, after thinking for a moment, Cha Jiu gave an answer that no one expected.
"Whether this sandalwood Buddhist bead is real or fake, what does it matter?"
Hua Tuo was surprised again.
Cha Jiu raised his eyes, his gaze clear: "Buddha is not in the beads in your hand, but in your heart. Buddha has no self, no others, no sentient beings, and the same should be true for beads. Why bother about whether they are real or fake?"
Ning Changting turned to look at her in surprise.
Hua Tuo sighed again: "I never thought that at my age, I could still meet someone who is destined to be with me. How wonderful."
After saying that, he took out a small white porcelain bottle and handed it to Cha Jiu.
"This is the rejuvenating pill I have been researching for many years. It can be applied externally for severe skin and bone injuries, and can be taken internally when life is in danger."
"However, Prince Ning is suffering from the disease of being childless. I am powerless to help him."
Then Hua Tuo clasped his hands together, bowed and said goodbye.
After the people walked away, Lady Ninghou couldn't wait to take the medicine from Cha Jiu.
Ning Changting stopped her: "Mother, Yanshu answered both questions herself, so the pill should belong to her."
Lady Ninghou was anxious: "Isn't Yanshu also from the Marquis' Mansion? Besides, this medicine was originally requested for you."
Ning Changting's eyes were cold: "No matter who asked for it, since I gave it to her, it's hers."
The old lady also agreed with Ning Changting's opinion.
There is no record of the Marquis's Mansion snatching or forcing others to hand over anything.
Even if she wanted to ask for medicine for Ning Changting, she had to get Cha Jiu's own consent.
"elder brother."
Cha Jiu tugged at Ning Changting's sleeve.
Ning Changting turned around and saw a pair of peach blossom eyes full of innocence.
Cha Jiu said, "I am willing to share with you everything I have."
She opened the small porcelain bottle and found two red pills inside.
"One for you and the other for grandma," said Cha Jiu.
The old lady was a little surprised: "Give it to me."
Cha Jiu nodded: "It's always good for grandma to have some useful elixirs with her."
The old lady was somewhat moved.
Hua Tuo's elixir is hard to come by and can save lives at critical moments.
Cha Jiu was willing to share Changting, which was already considered as repaying the kindness of the Marquis' Mansion.
I didn't expect that she was so thoughtful and still cared about me, an old woman in her seventies.
"Good girl." The old lady gently patted her shoulder and said, "Keep this medicine for yourself. I'm old and it would be useless if you use it."
But Cha Jiu was determined not to stay.
Shen Chi Su muttered, "Flatterer."
Unexpectedly, the old lady heard it and the smile on her face gradually faded.
"Chisu."
Shen Chisu's eyelids jumped, and she quickly stood up and said, "Grandma."
The old lady said sternly, "Your answers to Hua Tuo's questions today show that neither your medical skills nor your character are up to the task of working at the Imperial Hospital. I will ask Chang Ting to ask for your resignation from the court. From now on, you should stay at home and improve yourself for a while."
"Why?" Shen Chi Su couldn't help but yelled, "I don't want to!"
The old lady had made up her mind: "It's not your turn to make the decision."
Although Lady Ning Hou was also puzzled, she saw the old lady showing a rare stern expression and could not help but persuade Shen Chi Su: "Just listen to your grandmother..."
Shen Chi Su refused to accept the offer. She broke away from the hand extended by Lady Ning Hou and argued loudly, "Why can't I make the decision on this matter? I was able to become the chief pharmacist because I passed the examination. I didn't get this position with the help of the Hou Mansion, and the Hou Mansion has no right to ask for my resignation!"
This is a testament to her strength!
She doesn't want to be like Shen Yanshu, a dodder that only knows how to cling to the Marquis's mansion!
The old lady laughed in anger: "Do you think you got this position because His Majesty saw that you have excellent medical skills? If you didn't have the support of the Marquis of Jingyuan Mansion, you would have been like other ordinary people who passed the exam, starting as a female historian without an official position, and you would have to endure for ten years before you had the opportunity to continue to take the exam and get promoted."
"You have no qualifications or reputation at present, but you are able to be a chief pharmacist. You rely on the title of the Marquis' Mansion and Chang Ting's reputation in the court."
Originally, the old lady thought this was a good thing, but after seeing Shen Chi Su's words and actions today, she changed her mind.
The Imperial Medical Bureau is involved in the intrigues of the harem, and if an official makes a mistake, it is very likely that the entire family will be implicated.
Shen Chi Su is so impetuous and arrogant. If she were to be sent to the Imperial Hospital, it would be very likely that she would bring trouble to the Marquis' Mansion.
Shen Chi Su certainly didn't want to believe that his official position was Yin Feng.
She shook her head, her eyes reddened as she said, "I don't believe it, Grandmother, you are lying to me. You want me to stay in the mansion and continue to be forced by you to learn the etiquette so that I will marry the prince obediently."
Shen Chi Su cried bitterly: "But I don't want to! If the Marquis' Mansion adopts me, do I have to sacrifice my life's happiness as a reward? Am I just an object you are preparing for the prince?"
These words were really harsh to hear, and Cha Jiu looked towards Ning Changting beside him worriedly.
Ning Changting was originally listening with an indifferent expression, but suddenly he felt Cha Jiu's caring gaze, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
Forget it. Let Shen Chi Su scold him. Sister Yan Shu will still feel sorry for him.
Not bad.
Lady Ninghou was shocked: "Chisu, why do you think so? If you really don't want to, we won't force you!"
Shen Chi Su's words really hurt her heart.
Putting aside her selfish desire to make Shen Chi Su her daughter-in-law, Lady Ning Hou only had one son, Ning Changting, so she always treated Shen Chi Su like a daughter, taking good care of her.
Unexpectedly, in Shen Chi Su's eyes, all these good things became a deliberate conspiracy!
The two sides were arguing, Shen Chisu became angry and simply turned around and ran out.
But the area around Cheng'en Temple is wild and barren, so how could the Marquis's family feel comfortable letting a little girl run around?
As it was getting dark, Ning Changting had no choice but to say, "Grandmother, mother, you go back first. I'll go out to look for her."
Cha Jiu also said: "Then Brother Chang Ting and I will go look for it together."
Ning Changting looked at her and didn't refuse.
The mountain road is rugged and the night makes it difficult to see the road surface.
Two or three servants were walking in front, while Ning Changting and Cha Jiu were following behind.
As Cha Jiu walked, he was occasionally tripped by protruding rocks and bumped into Ning Changting beside him.
"careful."
Ning Changting held the torch in one hand and supported her with the other.
Haruhi's clothes were relatively thin, and Ning Changting's arm clearly felt the touch of that soft spot.
His face turned redder and redder in the night.
Cha Jiu approached him: "Brother, what's wrong with you?"
Ning Changting's throat felt dry, and his voice became hoarse and low: "Don't call me brother."
Cha Jiu pretended to be confused: "Why can't I call you brother?"
The full cherry-pink lips were just within reach, and as Cha Jiu spoke, they exuded a faint rose wine-like fragrance.
Ning Changting was lost in thought, staring intently, leaning forward and lowering his head——
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