"It can be cured." These words made Gu Xue's eyes light up instantly. "Really?!"
"It's just a bit troublesome. I need to stay at your residence for a few days and keep an eye on things while I'm here."
"Of course, no problem!" Gu Xuexin was overjoyed. "Don't worry, I will definitely reward you with ten thousand taels of gold after the matter is accomplished!"
An illness requires conditioning and cannot be cured overnight. Gu Xue has not taken her health seriously over the years, so the conditioning period will be even longer.
Song Tangxue had a plan in mind. Her stay at the Gu residence for the next few days would help her solidify her position in the army.
The entire Gu family knew that the legendary divine physician Fei Xue had arrived, and many wanted to take the opportunity to see what Fei Xue looked like. In a fit of anger, Gu Xue ordered that anyone who disturbed her rest would be punished according to family rules.
If Feixue gets annoyed by their harassment and leaves the Gu residence, I will definitely not let them off easily!
Song Tangxue was treated quite well at the Gu residence. Exquisite pastries were delivered to his room in batches. The maids would secretly look at his face while delivering them, but they could only see a veil and could not see his appearance at all.
Xie Qianzhong, however, was not in a good mood. He had three days to spend alone with Song Tangxue, but instead they went to the Gu residence. He was depressed all day, and even the guards beside him couldn't help but sigh along with him.
"Master, if you miss Miss Song, shall we go to the Gu residence tonight?"
Jiang Ming, Xie Qianzhong's personal bodyguard, had been with him for many years. How could he not know what Xie was thinking? He was probably in the Prime Minister's residence, but his heart had already wandered to Miss Song.
"No, although I don't know what she's doing, I can't cause trouble." Xie Qianzhong noticed the booklet in his hand. "How are things you're doing with what I taught you?"
"The Crown Princess has already arrived in the south. I have set up many traps along the way. Now His Highness the Crown Prince is also seriously injured. I'm afraid he won't be able to return safely within the next three days."
This will increase the time I spend alone with Song Tangxue. Let them suffer a bit first, since they usually bully her so badly.
Song Tangli's life was indeed difficult. For some reason, traps appeared wherever the horses trampled, making them suspect that someone was doing it on purpose.
Song Tangli's clothes were already tattered and torn, making her look even more disheveled than Pei Xi. Pei Xi had been nestled in Li Zhaoxian's arms the whole way and had not been harmed. She was clearly the Crown Princess, so why wasn't she the first person Li Zhaoxian protected?
"Xi'er, I will protect you along the way. Don't forget to promise me you'll give me a child."
"Your Highness, rest assured, Xi'er will not forget. I will definitely keep my promise after receiving your reply."
Upon hearing their conversation, Song Tangli was filled with rage. A mere maidservant dreaming of rising to the top was simply delusional!
"Your Highness, I am feeling unwell due to the long journey. May I sit with you?"
Li Zhaoxian frowned. Now, looking at Song Tangli, he felt a sense of disgust. Why had he thought she was such a peerless woman before? Now it seemed she couldn't even compare to a single finger of Pei Xi.
"No need. If you are not feeling well, you can stop here. I will send some people to take you back. You don't need to come with us to the south."
Song Tangli naturally wouldn't give up, so she gritted her teeth and continued to watch Pei Xi gloat in front of her.
As night fell, Li Zhaoxian planned to rest for a while in the woods to regroup before continuing their journey. Visibility was poor at night, making it easy to get lost, and everyone's energy was almost depleted.
Song Tangli pretended to close her eyes to rest, but when she noticed Peixi suddenly leaving, she quietly followed her. She wanted to see what secrets this lowly maid had. Her identity was definitely not simple, but His Highness was just kept in the dark and hadn't realized it yet. If Peixi's true colors were exposed, His Highness would naturally not be attracted to her.
Peggy arrived at a spot by the river and placed a river lantern there. She stood silently by the river, seemingly doing something. Song Tangli rushed out impatiently and started yelling at her.
"I knew you, you wretched maid, had ulterior motives and were secretly plotting against His Highness the Crown Prince! Guards, seize this person immediately!"
This commotion even woke Li Zhaoxian up. He said unhappily, "Crown Princess, what's going on with all this shouting?"
"Your Highness, this woman harbors malicious intentions. I saw Pei Xi put a river lantern into the river, she must be trying to spread some information to others. Perhaps the traps we encountered on the road were her doing!"
Pei Xi knelt down with a pitiful little face that would break anyone's heart.
"Please understand, Your Highness. I am already extremely grateful to be able to serve by Your Highness's side, and I would never do anything harmful!"
Li Zhaoxian's predecessor retrieved the river lantern, unfolded the note inside, and it clearly stated—
May His Highness the Crown Prince enjoy good health and longevity.
"Outrageous! Your Highness, you are becoming more and more unreasonable. Rest time is precious, and you not only called us all here, but also slandered Xi'er. Is this how the Song family raised you!"
Song Tangli felt these words were somewhat familiar. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that this was something she had said to Song Tangxue. The wheel of fortune had turned, and it was time for her turn to be in charge.
"Your Highness, I truly had no idea that these river lanterns contained such things. Pei Xi came to the riverbank so furtively; I thought there was something..."
"Slap!" Li Zhaoxian, unable to bear it any longer, slapped her across the face, then left with Peiqi, leaving behind the words, "Put her in the last carriage, and don't let me see her again!"
Pei-hsi suddenly turned around and mouthed to her, "What an idiot."
...
The next day.
Song Tangxue followed Gu Xue to the army.
Gu Xue didn't want the divine doctor to see this scene. She still had no authority in the army. Even with the token, she could only make them obey orders, but not truly submit to them.
"Miss Gu is here again. I wonder what tricks she's going to use against us today. It's like she's having a martial arts contest with a child. It's really boring. How could Master Gu have such a daughter?"
"Who says otherwise? He has to stay here every day and be at her beck and call. I heard that the Divine Physician Feixue has arrived. I wonder if we could ask her to treat Lord Gu?"
As soon as the two of them stepped into the place, they heard these words. Gu Xue looked embarrassed. She had heard these words countless times before and would not have felt much in the past, but today, when Fei Xue heard them, she blushed with embarrassment.
"These people are talking so loudly, they're probably doing it on purpose so you can hear them."
"I can understand their thinking. After all, I am not as strong as them, but they have to obey my orders."
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