Chapter 91
At the Jiangyang Marquis's residence, Xie Tianrui, suffering from a persistent high fever for a day and a night, remained in a daze and never regained consciousness.
Mu Fangfang sat by Xie Tianrui's bedside, changing the dressing on his wound.
"Rong Rong... Rong Rong..."
The sleep-talking started again, and Mu Fangfang unconsciously clenched her handkerchief, then pretended to be nonchalant and continued applying the medicine.
My heart ached with endless sorrow, and my eyes were filled with tears.
She truly loved Xie Tianrui, back when he was still Ah Niu.
If Rong Rong hadn't caused trouble later, and she hadn't been forced to leave, would the two of them be together now?
"Rong Rong!"
Suddenly, someone grabbed her wrist, bringing Mu Fangfang back to her senses. She met Xie Tianrui's clear eyes.
A flicker of disappointment crossed Xie Tianrui's eyes. He released his grip and said softly, "I'm sorry!"
He then leaned calmly against the headboard and asked in a cold voice, "Why you? Where is the physician? And Qingfeng?"
"Lord Qingfeng is chasing the assassin." Mu Fangfang deliberately avoided mentioning Rong Rong's name, referring to her as the assassin. "That day in the forest, I found you and saved you. I am Mu Fangfang."
"It's you?" Xie Tianrui finally stopped being indifferent and his face showed surprise.
"Back then in Baijia Village, I was deeply grateful for your life-saving grace. I will repay you, and I can make you a promise!" Xie Tianrui said solemnly.
Mu Fangfang felt a bitter taste in her mouth. She had been looking forward to seeing how Xie Tianrui would react when he heard it was her, but all she got was a bland thank you and a promise.
But what she wanted was not a reward!
At this moment, any hope quietly vanished, and a deep sense of resentment welled up in my heart.
After being pushed off the mountain, she was determined to return to Xie Tianrui's side, thinking that Xie Tianrui would be like her.
Instead of the joy of a long-awaited reunion, she was greeted with the discovery that another woman had taken over Xie Tianrui's heart. And to make matters worse, that woman was Rong Rong, the one who had wronged her. How could she not hate her? How could she not resent her?
Mu Fangfang lowered her head, her face wrapped in gauze, trying to hide the hatred in her eyes.
If Xie Tianrui were just her Ah Niu brother, that would be fine.
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. Perhaps realizing that he shouldn't be so indifferent to the benefactor who had saved him twice, Xie Tianrui casually changed the subject.
"Is that the legendary doctor surnamed Mu in the capital recently? Are you the one they're talking about?"
Mu Fangfang looked up and smiled, then said apologetically, "It was just a fluke that the Grand Princess's condition improved."
"So it seems you had a strange encounter after your accident?" Xie Tianrui still remembered that when he first met Mu Fangfang in Baijia Village, she only knew a little about herbs.
"Yes, I was saved by my master, and he also taught me medical skills."
Mu Fangfang smiled brightly, but her smile quickly faded when Xie Tianrui reacted.
"That's good." Xie Tianrui breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief.
Mu Fangfang's face was tense. "Good? What's good about it?"
Fortunately, she's alright, so there's no need to dwell on the harm Rong Rong caused her.
For a moment, Mu Fangfang's face contorted. A year or so might not seem like much to most people, but it had changed Mu Fangfang completely.
She was no longer the innocent, harmless, and foolish orphan girl from Baijia Village, but a vengeful and heartless female doctor.
"I will compensate you for what happened to Rong Rong." Xie Tianrui looked directly at Mu Fangfang, his aura of authority pressing down on her.
This was the first time Mu Fangfang felt that Xie Tianrui was no longer her Brother A Niu, but the imposing and intimidating Marquis of Jiangyang, whom even the emperor's most capable assistant, Lord Nan, had to be wary of.
This is Xie Tianrui's promise, and also Xie Tianrui's threat.
Mu Fangfang felt a sudden pang of pain in her heart. Jealousy and resentment caused her to lose control instantly. "She wants to kill you!"
The voice was shrill, and Xie Tianrui frowned, feeling that he could no longer remember what Mu Fangfang from Baijia Village looked like.
Mu Fangfang snapped back to reality, forcing a smile, "I was just afraid you'd be deceived. You know Rong Rong is a master liar, even I..."
"I know what I'm doing," Xie Tianrui interrupted Mu Fangfang coldly. "Miss Mu doesn't need to worry about it."
"Back then, to escape the pursuit of my enemies, I faked a marriage with you, young lady. I promised to send someone to your residence later as payment."
"Someone come here!" Xie Tianrui shouted, and the servant outside immediately came in. "It's late, escort Miss Mu back to her residence!"
"I..." Mu Fangfang wanted to say something, but Xie Tianrui had already closed his eyes.
Mu Fangfang's face turned awkward, then gloomy, her expression filled with resentment.
"Miss Mu, please!"
Mu Fangfang finally gritted her teeth, turned around, and left the room with the servant.
"Where are you going, Miss Mu? I'll take you there."
The carriage was ready early, and Mu Fangfang quickly boarded it, saying, "Grand Princess's Residence."
Outside the capital, Rong Rong left the ship under Qing Feng's protection. Before leaving, she specially cured Qing Feng of the poison she had initially given him.
To be honest, if it weren't for the large number of men in black chasing after her, who were so reckless, she would have simply let Qingfeng take her away and fly away.
Unfortunately, they needed Xie Tianrui's rescue. Qingfeng immediately sent a signal and struggled to hold on until reinforcements arrived.
......
The Marquis of Jiangyang's mansion now has a mistress, who is said to be a local peasant girl whom the Marquis of Jiangyang married last year when he was on a business trip to Liuhe County.
It was inconvenient before, but we only recently brought the person back to our residence.
People were curious and sent invitations to Lady Jiangyang, wanting to meet this mysterious and legendary lady.
I want to see what kind of person could win over the Marquis of Jiangyang, whom countless noble ladies covet but cannot have?
"Fangfang, when you were treating the Marquis of Jiangyang, did you see that Lady Marquis?"
Princess Changning looked curiously at Mu Fangfang, who was giving her mother acupuncture.
Princess Changning is the only daughter of the Grand Princess, and is showered with love and affection. She is innocent and lively.
"I didn't see the Lady of the Marquis's residence, but we come from the same place and have been friends since childhood," Mu Fangfang said with a faint smile.
"What a coincidence!" Princess Changning asked excitedly. "What kind of person is she? What does she look like?"
"She must be incredibly beautiful, like a fairy."
How many noble ladies are there in the capital? Some are dignified and elegant, some are beautiful and radiant, some are cute and obedient, some are quiet and virtuous...
So many beauties failed to catch the eye of Marquis Jiangyang, yet he chose to marry an orphan girl with no family background. She must be very beautiful, otherwise how could she have defeated so many noble ladies?
Princess Changning looked on expectantly, but Mu Fangfang remained silent with a slightly cold expression.
Not receiving a reply, Princess Changning looked at Mu Fangfang strangely, and after a while she smiled happily and said, "No matter how beautiful she is, I still prefer Fangfang."
"Fangfang's medical skills are superb, and she is beautiful and kind-hearted, which is much better than just having good looks. If only Fangfang, you were a good match for the Marquis of Jiangyang. At the very least, all the noble ladies in the capital are talented. I don't know what that orphan girl has to offer?"
"On what grounds?" Mu Fangfang sneered. "On what grounds? Because she's ruthless and vicious! Shameless and despicable!"
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