I also fully understand the many difficulties women face. Please rest assured."
"I see, it seems we are really destined to be together."
Xie Yulan laughed heartily, her laughter filled with beautiful expectations for the future.
After a moment of silence, Wen Zhu finally decided to ask a question that had been bothering her for a long time: "I wonder if there is a chance that you could help me solve a small problem?"
Xie Yulan nodded gently, agreeing: "Please tell me, if you have anything you want to know, just ask. As long as I know it, I will tell you without reservation."
"Excuse me, which doctor is most proficient in treating eye diseases?"
The question was asked directly, with a hint of anxiety and expectation in the tone.
Xie Yulan fell into deep thought, her brows slightly furrowed.
After a moment, she shook her head regretfully. "I'm really not sure about this question."
She paused, then continued, "But I can ask my father for advice when I get home. After all, my father holds a high position in the court and has extensive connections. Generally speaking, imperial physicians won't easily come out to see patients unless there's a special reason. But if necessary, I can help introduce you to him with my status."
There was a hint of confidence in her voice.
Hearing this, Wen Zhu felt a surge of warmth and gratitude in his heart, and he quickly bowed his head again, "I'm truly grateful. If you get any definite news in the future, please let me know, and I'll have someone pass it on to Mr. Mu, who's in charge of Yuhuchunli's affairs."
Her words were sincere and full of respect.
Xie Yulan smiled and replied, "Okay, I understand. I'll take my leave then."
After saying that, she slowly turned around and started her journey home.
Wen Zhu stood still, watching Xie Yulan's figure gradually go away until it completely disappeared.
At this moment, a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and she secretly vowed to be careful and guard against all unknown situations from now on.
She had pretended to be weak and helpless before, actually to lower the other party's guard.
Through this brief contact, she felt that this young lady was indeed very straightforward and open-minded, and perhaps she could really do something useful for her in the future.
Later that day, Wen Zhu returned to his residence.
As soon as she stepped into Xuanhe Courtyard, she immediately copied down the recipe for making the snacks she had just learned and handed it to Aunt Mei beside her for safekeeping, hoping that these delicious foods could bring her some comfort.
Afterwards, he took a maid named Su Yue and walked towards Qingshanyuan.
Just as she was hurrying on her way, she unexpectedly ran into the people sent by Sheng Huaichen. Those people looked very suspicious and seemed to be spying on something.
Suddenly, Wen Zhu felt a strong sense of unease in his heart.
She hurriedly stopped, quickly adjusted her direction, and chose another path to leave, fearing that she would be caught up in any trouble.
Wen Zhu knows that Sheng Huaichen, who never gives up pursuing her, will be a big problem that she will have to deal with in the future.
This problem was so difficult for her that she often worried about it in her heart.
As she lowered her eyes to think about countermeasures, her brows were furrowed, and she seemed to be immersed in her own world.
Suddenly, someone grabbed the corner of her clothes and enthusiastically called out "Sister Wen Zhu".
The sudden cry almost scared her out of her thoughts.
Looking up, I saw that the person coming was actually Zhu Ying.
He was wearing a simple blue shirt, his hair casually tied up with a headband, and he looked very energetic.
Although Zhu Ying's eyes showed a hint of worry, she wore a smile on her face: "Miss Wen Zhu, long time no see. I missed you so much. Since you have come to Pinghu Courtyard, why not come in and rest your feet and have a cup of tea."
As he spoke, he looked at Wen Zhu enthusiastically, as if he was afraid that the other party would refuse immediately.
Pinghu Courtyard?
After hearing this familiar name, Wen Zhu immediately became alert.
She looked around and found that the surrounding environment was indeed quite similar to the elegant and quiet place in her memory - it was the place where the troublesome Sheng Huaichen lived.
In fact, she had deliberately wanted to avoid this place, but she didn't expect to get close to it by accident.
"I still have a lot of work to do today. I really don't have time to stay long. Let's talk about it another day."
After saying that, Wen Zhu tried to gently pull out his arm that was being held, but his movements revealed a certain degree of caution, and he was obviously worried that overly intense actions would attract unnecessary attention from others.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Ying increased his grip and firmly grasped her arm. "Don't worry, it'll only take a few minutes. It won't delay your business too much. Let's chat for a while and catch up."
His tone was sincere but a little anxious, as if there was something important that had to be said at this time.
Afraid that his clothes would be torn and affect his appearance, Wen Zhu could only stop his actions temporarily. Although he felt dissatisfied, he couldn't show it too obviously.
She turned slightly to the side, looked at him coldly, and said word by word, "If that's the case, then you should quickly explain what you mean. I really don't have much time to spare."
His voice was full of impatience, and it was obvious that he was not impressed by this sudden invitation.
"Oh, actually..." Zhu Ying muttered softly, her eyes constantly darting left and right, and she began to ask Su Yue beside her for help: "Sister Su Yue, can you please go to the front yard for a while? I want to have a private chat with Wen Zhu."
After saying this, he gave Su Yue a flattering smile, hoping that she could fulfill his request this time.
However, to Zhuying's disappointment, Suyue simply ignored his words and maintained a calm expression on her face, with no intention of moving at all.
Wen Zhu smiled and replied, "I don't have any secrets to hide from you. Our relationship is already very good, and no matter what, I am willing to share it with Su Yue. If you don't want to talk about these things in front of her, then I don't want to force you, you can choose not to say it."
After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Ying lowered her head and spoke in a low voice with a hint of pleading, "It's not a big deal. I just hope you can help me put in a few nice words to Madam and get her to support me more. That way, my life in the mansion will be a little better."
"Hmph, do you think I have a high status in the mansion? You may think I have the power to decide many things, but in fact my power is limited. I'm afraid you have chosen the wrong person for help."
Wen Zhu replied calmly but slightly indifferently.
Hearing Wen Zhu's response, Zhu Ying seemed a little anxious, and pleaded further: "Don't be like this, can we find a place to talk in detail? I have accumulated a lot of wealth in Xuanhe Courtyard over the years.
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