Seemingly sensing Qiao Zhen's inner thoughts, Grand Tutor Jin summarized the day's events, saying, "No matter what others say or what is written in books, nothing is more shocking than seeing it with your own eyes. What you saw today was life, from infancy to childhood to adulthood. This process is miraculous; their journey from fragility to strength is inherently difficult. And war not only takes away lives but also loved ones."
Qiao Zhen understood, but Ye Shangzhou didn't. She held Ye Shangzhou's hand, "You'll understand someday."
Grand Tutor Jin shook his head, "In fact, His Majesty already understands, but he just hasn't realized it yet."
Qiao Zhen didn't quite understand what he was saying.
Looking at the strikingly similar bewildered expressions on their faces, Grand Tutor Jin waved his hand and said, "Let nature take its course."
Ye Shangzhou composed himself and looked intently at Qiao Zhen's stubborn expression.
Qiao Zhen rarely gets stuck on trivial matters, but what Jin Taifu just said sounded quite philosophical, and she couldn't help but ponder it for a while, only to find herself trapped in it and unable to break free.
Soon the carriage arrived at Xun Yin's residence. Qiao Zhen had not made an appointment with Xun Yin before arriving, but someone was already waiting for her at the gate. Perhaps Ye Shangzhou had secretly sent someone to deliver a message to Xun Yin in advance.
The servant took Qiao Zhen to see Xun Yin.
"Young Master Xun."
Xun Yin clasped his hands and bowed, "Greetings, Madam. May I ask what brings you here today?"
Qiao Zhen glanced at the servants around her.
Xun Yin was quick-witted and immediately dismissed all the servants around her, saying, "Madam, please speak plainly."
Qiao Zhen said bluntly, "I'm just here to ask about the things I asked you to do last time. How are they going?"
Xun Yin replied, "It's still a bit short. That thing is similar to the carriage in many ways. In a few days, I will be able to ask you to bring it to the lady today."
Qiao Zhen looked at Xun Yin's robes, and the climbing pattern on the corner of the robes was just as unique as the one that the young master wore last time. "Young Master Xun's clothes are very similar to the ones that the young master wore last time."
When the topic of clothing came up, Xun Yin straightened his back unconsciously. "My wife is not very talented, but she is a well-known embroiderer in the capital. All these clothes were embroidered by her."
Qiao Zhen continued, "Young Master Xun is not only a master painter, but also skilled in some crafts. Your wife must also be very clever and skillful, and she doesn't seem like an ordinary person."
Xun Yin explained, “I come from a family of doctors, but I really have no talent for medicine. My ancestors had some savings, so my family just let me do as I pleased.”
"Wouldn't that mean there would be no one to carry on the tradition?" Qiao Zhen said with a hint of regret. "Those who know medicine have a noble status. In this world, medicine is a very precious thing. If it is lost to history, wouldn't that be a great pity?"
Xun Yin spoke frankly, “My family’s medical skills are inherited from my uncle. Although I have no talent, I studied diligently when I was young and have a little knowledge of medicine, enough to make a living.”
It seems that the reclusive physician is most likely Xun Yin's uncle. Qiao Zhen took her leave at the opportune moment, "It was I who spoke too much. Now that I know about the wheelchair, I shall take my leave."
Xun Yin escorted Qiao Zhen out of the mansion.
Qiao Zhen and Ye Shang returned to the palace.
Side Quest 2 Completed.
Xiao Ling: [I think you're completely different from my previous host.]
Qiao Zhen: [How is it different?]
Xiao Ling: [She only follows the side or main quests, and she needs to prepare for a long time before completing them, while you don't seem to need to prepare at all.]
Qiao Zhen: [No, I've prepared. Letting things take their natural course is the best preparation.]
Xiao Ling: [Speak plainly, thank you.]
Qiao Zhen: [What I mean is, awkward small talk. Do you understand that explanation?]
Xiao Ling: [(???·????) Got it.]
Qiao Zhen: [This emoticon is so ugly, can you please stop using it? I always feel like it's two big, dark nostrils, ugh.]
Xiao Ling: [(╯°Д°)╯︵┻━┻You're really going too far!]
Its message was followed by a string of large red exclamation marks. Oh, it's been blocked again. Little Zero felt a little melancholy. Its previous host was too clingy to the system, which it found annoying. This current host could lock it away at any time, which made it feel wronged. It'll just read novels then; reading novels makes it happy (luò).
That night, Ye Shangzhou read memorials until midnight, but there were still nearly seven or eight memorials that had not been processed.
Qiao Zhen yawned repeatedly, peering through the bed curtains at the candlelight outside. Her eyes were red from staying up all night, and she was utterly bored, but Ye Shangzhou hadn't arrived yet. Completely unaware of how many memorials Ye Shangzhou had to submit, she drifted off to sleep.
After Ye Shangzhou finished processing the memorials, he had someone carry him to Yishui Pavilion. He had someone place him on Qiao Zhen's bed, and then asked everyone to leave, leaving only the two of them in the room.
Qiao Zhen was fast asleep, clutching her blankets, but Ye Shangzhou couldn't bear to see her so carefree. After all, he had been working tirelessly all this time. As Qiao Zhen said, he was the emperor, and she was a lady enjoying all the riches and honors. Why should she be sound asleep while he had to work on those tedious and boring memorials until now?
Ye Shangzhou bit Qiao Zhen's lips fiercely, but then softened his grip as Qiao Zhen unconsciously moaned. He was probably too deeply poisoned to be cured, and he didn't want to be.
Qiao Zhen smelled the familiar scent, stretched out her arms and pulled Ye Shangzhou into her embrace.
Ye Shangzhou chuckled a few times and let her have her way.
Half a month later, Ye Huaijin's men, through Ye Shangzhou's help, removed a small portion of the corrupt officials in the court, but the good reputation ultimately fell on Ye Shangzhou.
Qiao Zhen could only say: Ye Huaijin is truly a great person. His goodness goes beyond the scope of "good person," but he is not quite a "saint."
"How do you feel? A whole string of good reputations are on your head. Don't you think, wow! I'm really amazing?" Qiao Zhen teased Ye Shangzhou with a wink. She's been getting more and more outrageous lately.
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