For the next three days, Qin Muyu took care of her personally.
Chu Li liked to sit by the window and listen to the servants talking outside:
"I heard that the Regent was there when the fire broke out... The Regent saved the Ninth Prince... The Regent has always been a loner, aloof, so when did he start caring about such things?"
"After all, they are uncle and nephew, how can we just stand by and watch?"
“Who knows…”
Day 4.
Chu Li could see a dim light in his eyes, but Qin Muyu was gone.
Wen Zhixi said, "General Qin has gone to handle official business. After the general's mansion burned down, many things have piled up. I'm afraid he will be busy and will not be seen for several days."
Chu Li was worried, "Is his injury healed?"
"he……"
Wen Zhixi didn't dare to tell the truth.
Young General Qin was seriously injured, but he did not take time to recover and insisted on taking care of his cousin day and night. Even if he had a strong body, he would have been exhausted.
His mother decided to send him to a villa on the outskirts of the city to recuperate, so that his cousin would not worry about him when he saw General Qin's condition after his eyes recovered.
"He's fine now, don't worry, cousin."
Chu Li touched the gauze on his eyes and waved his hand in front of his eyes. He could roughly see a hazy shadow.
"That's good."
After lying down for a few days, my bones have become soft.
"I want to go out for a walk."
"Cousin, I'll go with you."
Wen Zhixi ordered someone to prepare a carriage, took two maids, and helped Chu Li out of the house.
A figure walked out from the other side of the street: "Your Highness the Ninth Prince."
It seemed as if he had been guarding the streets.
Wen Zhixi looked at him warily: "You are..."
Chu Li raised his hand, his eyes were hazy and he couldn't see clearly, but he guessed from the voice: "Fang Xiaolin?"
"Yes, minister."
Fang Xiaolin bowed and saluted, "I heard about the Ninth Prince's injury. I have always wanted to come and visit him, but I didn't dare to barge in rashly. Today I finally see you."
Chu Li said to Wen Zhixi: "This gauze is not very comfortable, please change it for me with a thinner one."
Wen Zhixi is not stupid.
This man's surname is Fang and he is from the Duke's Mansion. The two of them must have something to talk about.
"good."
She left, but told her maid to stand not far away and keep a close eye on the situation to prevent any accidents.
There were only two of them around, so Chu Li spoke more directly: "I wonder what Master Fang wants to talk to me about?"
Fang Xiaolin also spoke directly:
"My aunt has been buried, and I have been adopted by the Madam and raised as her legitimate son. I will inherit the Duke's Mansion in the future. I have to thank the Ninth Prince for all this."
He bowed deeply again in gratitude.
Aunt Liang killed Fang Haiyang. Logically, he would also be implicated. If he didn't die, his future would have been ruined. How could he be where he is today?
But he knew that these were just superficial phenomena.
The Duke's wife hated him.
If given the chance, the Duke's wife will definitely get rid of him!
He has to find someone to rely on to ensure a smooth future.
If Aunt Liang was cruel, he was not bad either. He was also smart. He bowed and said, "Thank you, Ninth Prince, for your kindness. I am willing to serve you with all my strength to repay you."
Chu Li stroked the corner of his eyes and smiled softly:
"You should know about the fire in the General's Mansion, right?"
Fang Xiaolin's eyes rolled, "I don't know how this matter is related to the Duke's Mansion, but what I can be sure of is that in recent months, my father has been in close contact with the Ministry of War, especially after the Regent returned the power of the Black Armor Guards."
"oh?"
Ministry of War?
That would be interesting.
About half a minute later, Wen Zhixi came out, helped Chu Li into the carriage, and went out for a walk.
Fang Xiaolin bowed and saw him off.
After the carriage had gone far away, his servant came over and asked, "Sir, why did you side with the Ninth Prince and betray the Duke's Mansion?"
"This is not a sellout."
Fang Xiaolin said, "General Qin is seriously injured. The Ninth Prince is so close to him, he must be angry and thinking about how to deal with the Duke's Mansion. I just want to do him a favor. If he really finds something on the Duke's Mansion, it will only be good for me."
"With this leverage in my hand, the people in the Duke's Mansion won't dare to touch me easily."
He has to climb up step by step.
He wants to avenge Aunt Liang!
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In the city.
It's very lively with people coming and going.
Chu Li changed into a thin gauze so that he could see things more clearly. When he reached a crowded place, he got off the carriage.
I almost felt suffocated during these days of recuperation.
Wen Zhixi supported her, "Cousin, is there anything you want to buy? I'll show it to you."
"Walk around and smell the people."
"good."
Wen Zhixi was afraid that the crowd would squeeze Chu Li, so she protected him very well.
Chu Li's vision was blurry, but he could see something.
Suddenly, someone in the crowd said urgently, "The horse is frightened! Make way... ah - make way!"
Everyone was frightened.
A young woman holding a child had just got out of the sedan chair. Before she could stand firmly, she was hit by a mad horse. In panic, a hand pulled her away.
“Wow—”
The child, who was only a year old, fell out from his arms.
"Qi'er!"
A pair of hands held firmly.
"Qi'er, my child!" The woman was so frightened that her face turned pale. She quickly snatched the child back into her arms and checked him up and down in a panic.
Wen Zhixi also hurriedly pulled Chu Li:
"Cousin, your eyes haven't healed yet, how could you suddenly pounce on me? Fortunately, I wasn't hurt, Amitabha!"
The woman lost her three souls and seven spirits, and it took her a long time to react.
"Thank you, Ninth Prince, for your help. Thank you, Ninth Prince!"
Chu Li looked at her dimly, "Do you know me?"
"I am Yang An, the daughter-in-law of the Minister of War. Today, I took my child to the street to buy medicine. If the Ninth Prince hadn't intervened in time, I'm afraid Qi'er would be in great danger."
Yang An said gratefully.
Chu Li understood, "The Minister of War is young and promising, even my father has praised him, but why do you want you to go out and get the medicine yourself?"
Where are the servants?
Where is the maid?
No one serving you?
Yang An's face was gloomy, as if she had something to hide, and she just said perfunctorily:
"I was worried about Qi'er and was afraid that the servants wouldn't do a good job, so I came out in person... Thank you very much, Ninth Prince. If you don't mind, please come to your house and have a seat. I can also express my gratitude."
In the past, Chu Li would never have anything to do with these court officials or their families.
At this moment, I smiled calmly:
"Okay, after walking around for a while, I was just looking for a place to have some tea."
However, when arriving at the residence of the Minister of War, Chu Li heard a familiar voice.
"Seventh Brother?"
"You're here too?"
Not far away, Chu Jinglin and Minister Yang of the Ministry of War were walking out of the study. The two were discussing important confidential matters, but they were caught red-handed by Chu Li.
Chu Jinglin's expression changed slightly.
It is taboo for princes to interfere in government affairs, make friends with ministers privately, or form cliques without the emperor's permission.
The King of Chu was very disgusted!
In the previous dynasty, the country was destroyed because of the king's improper management, which led to the collusion between the court officials and princes and created a chaotic situation.
Minister Yang's expression also changed, and he glared at his wife Yang An.
Yang An's body trembled and she almost couldn't hold the child. The child in her arms seemed to be aware of something and started crying.
“Wow… ugh!”
As soon as he opened his mouth, Yang An covered it in panic.
Chu Li tilted his head, his eyes covered with gauze, looking for the direction of the voice, "Seventh Brother?"
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