"We are good sisters, good friends, there’s no need for thanks," Yang Mengchen said with a smile. freewebnoveℓ.com
This friendship, Chu Dieyi would always remember in her heart, especially since Ah Meng was her beloved younger sister. The two were fortunate to have met here, and she would protect this sister well.
"Hang Qingming was indeed passionate and righteous, it’s a pity... Since Hang Qingming has already passed away, could he possibly have had a strange encounter like us? What about Meng Jingqi? Could Prince Chen’s missing soul and spirit possibly return? Has your master told you anything about these?"
Yang Mengchen shook her head, "Master said that there is destiny in the unseen. As for Meng Jingqi, he has sworn brotherhood with me. When he first came to Dong Chu, it was only to search for his Imperial Aunty. Little do you know, his Imperial Aunty is very likely to be that female army doctor you mentioned." Saying this, she took out the set of Black Needles from her bag and handed them to Chu Dieyi.
Chu Dieyi took a careful look and then returned them to Yang Mengchen, "These are indeed the needles used by that female army doctor, how did they end up in your hands?"
"I got them by chance." After putting the Black Needles back into her bag, Yang Mengchen briefly described the process.
Chu Dieyi was moved, "That female army doctor was highly skilled and deeply valued by the military leaders. After her sudden and inexplicable disappearance, the leader had people search for her for a long time to no avail. Now she has ended up here, what a pity she isn’t with us anymore, otherwise, we could have gone to meet her."
"She suffered from heartache and thus ran away from Qing’an Country to Dong Chu. I hope she can find true happiness next time."
"Let’s hope so. Everyone has their destiny, and your acquiring these needles is part of yours. You have good medical skills, so use them to heal more patients."
Yang Mengchen nodded lightly, "I will. Speaking of which, Ah Lan, now that the end of the year is approaching, I asked Wende to speak to the Emperor, permitting you and your husband to return to the frontier only after the spring, so you have the chance to recuperate well and hopefully give me a little nephew soon."
"There’s no need, Ah Meng," Chu Dieyi said with a hint of sorrow between her brows, "The original soul was sold to Cui Xiang Tower at the age of four, where Mother Procuress gave her Sterility Soup. Ah Yi had looked for many doctors, and they all said this body had lost the ability to reproduce. However, Ah Yi just wishes to grow old with me, regardless of whether we have children or not, and I do not insist otherwise. But there is something else I would like to ask for your and Prince Chen’s help with."
"Tell me."
"The original soul’s father was the former Great General Huaihua, Chu Wenzhong, who was executed for alleged treason more than twenty years ago. All the Chu family males, including baby boys, were killed, and the surviving female relatives were sent to the border as Official Slaves;
On the way, some succumbed to humiliation and committed suicide, some died of illness, and only the original soul, a little over four years old, and Sister Li who took care of her remained. They were both sold to Cui Xiang Tower by the escorting soldiers;
At the age of twelve, the original soul lost Sister Li to a severe illness. Before dying, Sister Li told the original soul that Chu Wenzhong and the Chu family were framed, and she left some clues for the original soul to vindicate them. Sadly, the original soul was just a weak girl, unable to clear the injustice;
After I inherited the original soul’s memory, I felt that Sister Li did not lie. These years, I have also tried to find evidence, but whenever I uncover an important clue, it suddenly gets cut off and ends up leading nowhere. Clearly, someone does not want me to continue investigating. This matter seems quite complicated;
Due to my status, it is not convenient for me to continue the investigation, so I have to ask you and Prince Chen for help. If it’s possible to clear the names of Chu Wenzhong and the Chu family of their wrongful accusations, it would fulfill the original soul’s wish. If not, at least we will have tried our best."
"Does your husband know you’ve been investigating this past incident?"
"He didn’t at first, but five years ago, I was gravely injured while following a clue. Under Ah Yi’s questioning, I revealed the matter, and for these five years, Ah Yi has secretly helped me investigate, but we’ve never found any substantial evidence."
After thinking, Yang Mengchen promised, "Leave this matter to me and Wende. If Chu Wenzhong and the Chu family truly suffered injustice, we will definitely give them justice."
"Alright." The reason why Chu Dieyi told Yang Mengchen was firstly for the original soul and secondly because she found the matter too odd and hoped Prince Chen would take it seriously.
"Later, you give me the clues you’ve found, and I will talk to Wende," Yang Mengchen said. "Right now, your main task is to recuperate. I will take your pulse. Though the time you’ve taken Sterility Soup is somewhat long, it is not incurable."
Clutching Yang Mengchen’s hands tightly, Chu Dieyi’s eyes widened, filled with excitement and disbelief.
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