Xiahou Cheng continued, "Noble Lady Ji asked me not to expose her, but I don't want to take the credit from her."

Xiahou Cheng, his name suits him.

He is as upright as a pine tree and as honest as a mirror.

Honesty is a wonderful quality.

But in a place like the Imperial Medical Service, which requires tact and resourcefulness, it has become a stumbling block to his promotion, and he is still an ordinary apprentice.

Zhu Hanfei fell into deep thought.

She had a lot of questions she wanted to ask Xiahou Cheng, but reason stopped her.

As a candidate for entering the palace, she couldn't ask too many questions. If she was not careful, she would bring herself into unnecessary trouble.

Finally, she could only agree, "Noble Lady Ji is really amazing. No wonder I have heard of her deeds outside the palace."

Before entering the palace, Censor Zhu told Zhu Hanfei everything he could find out about the situation in the harem.

Among them, Censor Zhu cared the most about Concubine Ji.

Zhu Yushi said that if this woman did not make a sound, she would be amazing. Unless it was absolutely necessary, we must avoid her and not conflict with her. If there was a chance, we must make friends with her.

...Now she had no choice but to approach Concubine Ji.

Zhu Hanfei lowered her eyes and withdrew all her thoughts.

Xiahou Cheng asked curiously, "How did the outside world spread the news about Concubine Ji?"

Zhu Hanfei recalled Zhu Yushi's words: "She is a beauty of the country, has a photographic memory, and is extremely blessed."

Xiahou Cheng was surprised: "So she is so powerful?"

He devoted all his attention to medical skills and was not aware of the rumors in the palace.

Zhu Hanfei: "...What do you mean by that, sir?"

Xiahou Cheng said: "The rumors from the outside world are mostly exaggerated and imaginary. If you have the chance, you might as well go and meet Lady Ji in person. She is completely different from the rumors."

He thought about it and finally concluded: "All in all, she should not be a bad person."

Zhu Hanfei nodded.

That's right, no matter how many guesses and doubts she had in her heart, she had to meet Concubine Ji in person before she could come to a conclusion.

The pain in my body has receded like the tide, leaving only a faint aftermath.

Zhu Hanfei put her feet on the ground and prepared to get up.

"A Fei, you're awake!"

Hearing the conversation, Zhu Hanxin lifted the curtain and came in, saying happily.

Zhu Hanfei's leg muscles were still a little weak from the previous pain. She staggered slightly and almost fell.

Seeing this, Zhu Hanxin immediately stretched out his arms nervously, trying to support her.

"Is it still painful?" Zhu Hanxin asked nervously.

Zhu Hanfei broke free from his arms and said calmly, "I'm much better now, don't worry, big brother."

Seeing this, Xiahou Cheng left the inner room to two people and asked them to leave before the morning.

When Xiahou Cheng's figure disappeared into the distance, a hint of admiration flashed in Zhu Hanfei's eyes.

She said softly, "He's a nice guy."

Zhu Hanxin frowned slightly, pursed his lips and said: "...How good is he? This is the first time you have met him."

Zhu Hanfei heard some different meanings in these words.

She turned her head and looked directly at Zhu Hanxin.

"This man is very honest. Maybe I will have to deal with him often in the future."

If Zhu Hanfei is really selected, her first choice when she goes to the Imperial Medical Service in the future will definitely be this apprentice.

This man's behavior was humble and his words were sincere, which was very consistent with Zhu Hanfei's personality.

Zhu Hanxin said hurriedly in a low voice: "No! I have arranged a route for you to leave the palace, and I can send you away at any time. As for Nanny Chen and Nanny Zhao, I will talk to them on your behalf. You must leave now!"

Zhu Hanfei remained unmoved.

"Leave? Why should I leave?"

"The palace is not a place where I can come and go as I please."

Since he could stay here until the morning, Zhu Hanfei simply sat back on the sickbed.

There was no charcoal fire in Room 13, so she could have slept in the warm Imperial Hospital for a night.

She raised her head and questioned Zhu Hanxin, "If I hadn't entered the palace, I wouldn't have known how powerful you are in the palace. The commander of the Cavalry Guard and even an old lady in the palace like Nanny Chen give you some respect."

"And you tell me you knew nothing about my sister's death?"

A look of shame flashed across Zhu Hanxin's face, but he quickly returned to normal.

He concealed the cause of Julie's death because of Ah Fei's consideration.

It's a pity that she didn't know his painstaking efforts.

Zhu Hanxin softened his voice: "A Fei, this matter is not something you and I can interfere with. If I tell you everything, I'm afraid it will only put you in deeper danger."

"The most important thing now is your safety. If your identity is discovered, you will lose your head."

"Listen to me and leave the palace quickly, okay?"

Zhu Hanfei stared at him for a few seconds, and suddenly, the corners of her mouth raised slightly.

She was already beautiful, and her smile was captivating, which made Zhu Hanxin, who had impure thoughts, feel hot on his face.

"You don't want me to be a concubine? Why?"

Zhu Hanfei asked him softly, "Brother Xin, do you still want me to be your concubine?"

His thoughts were suddenly revealed, and Zhu Hanxin couldn't keep a straight face, feeling angry and embarrassed.

He wanted to open his mouth to argue.

Zhu Hanfei ignored his reaction and continued, "Since we are all concubines, I will naturally become the concubine of the most powerful man in the world."

The concubine of the most powerful person in the world is naturally the emperor's concubine.

"Zhu Fei!"

Zhu Hanxin's inner defenses were broken by her words, and his voice unconsciously became a little louder, revealing a subtle panic.

"I'm just thinking about you! Do you know how much effort and hard work I've put in for you in secret?"

"Father had long intended to give you to Prince Ding, but it was because I pleaded for you again and again that you were able to stay at home."

He asked in a trembling voice, "How could you do this to me?"

Zhu Hanfei smiled and said, "You think I'm too cruel? Why don't you think about how I got the travel permit and the letter of recommendation from the government? Could it be that I stole such important things?"

Zhu Hanxin stared at her blankly for a few seconds, and his expression suddenly changed.

The guess in his heart gradually became clearer, making him feel a chill.

Zhu Hanfei nodded, and her words were like icy spikes in winter, ruthlessly piercing into Zhu Hanxin's heart.

"All of this is the master's decision."

Zhu Hanfei's eyes moved around, finally stopping on the incense rising in the corner.

"The young lady left suddenly, but the master didn't want to miss the opportunity to have a young lady enter the palace."

Her eyes were dark, "So, the master decided to let me take the place of the young lady and enter the palace to participate in the selection."

"By the time someone got suspicious and started investigating my identity, the master had already erased all traces. From now on, I am Zhu Hanfei."

"...Do you think that this is all the result of my willful behavior?"

Zhu Hanfei was amused by Zhu Hanxin's gloomy face, "I don't have such great ability yet."

Zhu Hanxin remained silent for a long time, and finally could only utter two words: "Nonsense."

I don’t know whether he is talking about Zhu Hanfei or his father Zhu Yushi.

"I will leave the palace now and let my father give up this decision." Zhu Hanxin waved his sleeves and prepared to turn around and leave.

...This idiot is really terrible.

When she was in the Zhu family, she was controlled by others and had to keep the young master under control.

Now he wants to ruin her life?

Zhu Hanfei's voice turned cold and she stopped him: "Have you ever thought about why the master chose me when there are so many people in the family?"

Zhu Hanxin didn't want to argue with her.

Being hurt by his sweetheart, he gave up and smiled contemptuously, "Because you are beautiful? Is that enough? Isn't that what you want to hear?"

"Because the master has long known your thoughts."

Zhu Hanfei stroked the sheets on the bed and smiled at him.

She said with malicious intent and mockingly, "You have brought this upon yourself. If you hadn't kept me here time and again, I wouldn't be the one sent to the palace by the master today."

After hearing this, Zhu Hanxin’s face turned pale and his steps became unsteady.

So that's it... So his father did this to stop him from thinking about it...

Yes... Ah Fei has the most violent temper. My father, who is so cautious, should not let Ah Fei enter the palace no matter what choice he makes...

It's all his fault...

But Zhu Hanfei said, "Brother, don't call me 'A Fei' anymore."

"Now that I am a candidate for selection, I hope you can understand and stop calling me by such an intimate name."