Chapter 291 My conscience suddenly hurts
Early the next morning, Chunxi went to visit the princess's mansion.
Princess Baohua had been a widow for many years. There were not many servants in her mansion, and the environment was very quiet. Chunxi waited in the front hall for a cup of tea, and Princess Baohua arrived.
“It was my fault yesterday. I spoke rashly without finding out the truth. I am willing to apologize to Mrs. Shen.”
Princess Baohua's eyes were red and swollen, as if she had cried a lot last night, and her whole spirit was a little depressed. Her voice was hoarse and her tone was gentle. She did not have any malice towards Chunxi, and was very indifferent.
Chunxi spoke softly, "My princess, you misunderstood me. I'm not here to apologize today. I just want to know why you lied yesterday."
Princess Baohua was stunned for a moment, then curiously asked, "Didn't Madam Shen admit that she went to watch the selection of the top candidate of Wuyou Pavilion that day?"
"I did go, but I wore a veiled hat the entire time. Wuyou Pavilion has always been committed to protecting the privacy of its guests. I didn't meet the princess in Wuyou Pavilion, so I don't think the princess would have had the chance to meet me either."
There is no grudge between us, but Princess Baohua would rather sacrifice her own reputation to accuse me in public. There must be someone behind this.
Yesterday, Chunxi didn't argue with Princess Baohua. Princess Baohua didn't expect that Chunxi would come to ask about it the next day. She pursed her lips and finally shook her head: "Indeed, someone asked me to do this, but I made a deal with him and cannot tell you his identity."
Princess Baohua was unwilling to reveal the details, so Chunxi didn't ask any further questions. Instead, she continued, "I noticed that the princess' eyes were a little red and swollen, and she didn't look very well. She also seemed unwell. Would you like me to go to Huichun Hall and ask a doctor to come and see her?"
Chunxi's words were sincere and genuinely concerned. Princess Baohua was stunned for a moment and shook her head: "Thank you for your concern, Madam Chen. I'm fine. I just dreamed of my late husband last night and was a little excited."
When mentioning her late husband, tears flashed in Princess Baohua's eyes again, which showed that her feelings for her late husband had not changed over the years. Chunxi thought of Lan Shu's superb makeup skills, and probably guessed that Princess Baohua went to Wuyou Pavilion not to seek pleasure, but to find the shadow of her old friend in others.
Chunxi didn't know how to comfort her, so she could only step forward silently and hand the handkerchief to Princess Baohua.
"Thank you very much."
Princess Baohua took the handkerchief and wiped her tears. As she got closer, Chunxi smelled a faint fragrance on her body, the same scent she smelled on Lanshu last time.
Chunxi's mind moved slightly, and he asked curiously, "Did the princess buy the incense from Wuyou Pavilion?"
The fact that she went to Wuyou Pavilion was no longer a secret, and Princess Baohua did not hide it. She nodded and said, "Yes, this fragrance is quite special. It helps you sleep well and have sweet dreams."
Chunxi asked perceptively, "Did the princess use this incense last night?"
Princess Baohua hesitated for a moment before nodding: "My late husband passed away many years ago. Although there is a portrait of him in the mansion, his face is actually a little blurry in my mind. But after using this incense, the dream is very real. It's as if he is alive again and can be with me every day."
At the end of her speech, Princess Baohua's face lit up, and her face, which already had fine lines, also showed the cuteness of a young girl.
Chunxi has also missed her father over the years, but as time passed, she could not remember what her father looked like very clearly, so she could understand Princess Baohua's feelings very well.
It can make the person who has passed away for many years and whom I want to see but cannot appear before my eyes, and steal a dream from my life. This one-cent incense sold for ten taels of gold does not seem that expensive.
But fake is fake after all, and waking up from a dream will only make people more painful.
Chunxi hinted to Princess Baohua not to indulge in it too much, but Princess Baohua didn't listen at all and ordered her to leave without waiting for Chunxi to say more.
After leaving the Princess's Mansion, Chunxi went to Huichuntang to buy some nourishing foods. As soon as she walked out of the gate of Huichuntang, she ran into Lanshu.
The last time we met, Lan Shu had injured his hand, and this time there was a bloody hole on his head, looking very embarrassed.
Lan Shu didn't expect to meet Chunxi here, but after a moment of shock, he reacted, smiled and stepped aside to salute: "Mrs. Shen, what a coincidence."
Chunxi nodded, looked at the wound on his head and asked, "Why are you injured again, young master?"
“I met a guest with a bad temper last night and got hit by him. It’s not a big deal. Didn’t it scare Madam Shen?”
Lan Shu raised his hand and covered the wound with his sleeve.
Even in this state, he still tried not to scare others.
Chunxi quickly shook his head: "I'm not that timid. I see that the young master has lost a lot of blood. Let's go in and find a doctor to bandage him."
Chunxi said this and went back to the lobby, asking the waiter to help Lanshu.
Lan Shu quickly said: “I can walk by myself, Madam Shen doesn’t have to do this.”
It was the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the seasons were changing, and many people caught a cold. Huichun Hall was crowded. Chunxi didn't listen to what Lanshu said and asked A Li to help him queue up and wait for a seat.
The injury on Lan Shu's head was indeed not very serious, but when the doctor untied the bandage on his left hand and saw that he was missing a finger, Chunxi couldn't help but gasp.
Lan Shu still looked relaxed, as if someone was there to support her even if the sky fell. "Don't be afraid, Madam Shen. It doesn't hurt anymore, and it doesn't affect your daily life. It's fine."
The fingers are connected to the heart. Who wouldn’t feel pain if they lost a finger?
Chunxi didn't look at Lanshu, but said to the doctor, "Please give him the best medicine. I'll pay for it."
Lan Shu quickly spoke up: "Wuyou Pavilion is a major client of Huichuntang. I don't even have to pay for treatment here..."
Chunxi ignored Lanshu and took A Li out of Huichun Hall.
Looking at Chunxi's back, Lan Shu's smile faded slightly.
This Madam Shen is really enthusiastic. If Madam Shen knew that it was him who asked Princess Baohua to identify her in public yesterday, she would probably be very angry and disappointed, right?
After changing the medicine, Lan Shu bought a batch of commonly used medicines from Huichuntang. As soon as he returned to Wuyou Pavilion, he saw A Li walking in with a food box.
"My wife said that it takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. Besides changing the dressings on time, you also need to keep up with your diet. This is pig's trotter soup. Try some first, young master. If you like it, you can go to the eighth shop on Xique Street to buy more. My wife has a good relationship with the shop owner. If you mention my wife, the owner will definitely give you two more pieces of meat."
Ah Li opened the food box while speaking.
The pig's trotter soup in the box is thick and white, and the fresh and fragrant aroma hits your nose as soon as you open the lid.
Xique Street is quite far from Wuyou Pavilion, but there is a charcoal fire simmering under the food box, and the soup is not cold at all, but still steaming.
Lan Shu blinked, feeling his eyes getting a little wet from the heat. He was about to speak when Ah Li handed him another piece of paper: "This is a list of food supplements my wife has compiled. The shops on this list are all places my wife has tried and found to be delicious. You can buy according to the list. I guarantee you won't be ripped off."
Ali was greedy all the way, and as he spoke, his eyes couldn't help but glance at the soup.
Lan Shu took the note and said calmly, "Eat if you want."
Ah Li quickly shook his head: "Young Master is injured. This is what Madam specially asked me to buy for you to replenish your body. I can't drink it. I'll take my leave."
After saying this, A Li trotted away.
Lan Shu looked at his back, then at the steaming soup, and let out a soft "tsk".
Why does it feel like his conscience, which had long been eaten by dogs, suddenly hurts a little?
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