Outside Rongfu Hall, it was raining heavily, thunder was roaring, and there was a gloomy atmosphere in the air.

When Shen left the yard, several lights in the back room went out.

Shen didn't care and went straight back to the main courtyard.

As soon as she entered the room, Amber arrived on Chu Qianchen's orders and brought medicinal tea to Shen.

"Madam, this is the medicinal tea that our girl made herself. She said that this tea can calm the mind and soothe the spirit."

Amber delivered the medicinal tea and left.

Shen picked up the teacup of medicinal tea and smelled the tea first. The medicinal aroma of the tea was neither strong nor weak, just right, and it made people feel refreshed when they smelled it.

Shen took two sips of the medicinal tea. The hot liquid went down her throat into her stomach. She felt warm inside. The dull pain in her heart began to ease, and her brows relaxed.

Sister Chen is a child with a talent for medicine that is far beyond that of ordinary people.

Nanny Chen had been paying attention to the changes in Shen's expression. With mixed feelings, she couldn't help but glance in the direction of the small Buddhist hall.

Nanny Chen also felt sorry for Chu Qianhuang and had pleaded with Shen on her behalf. The Madam had also pleaded just now, but the Madam had made up her mind and it was not something that others could easily change.

Madam has had a stubborn personality since she was young. In the past, the wife of Duke Mu often said that Madam was good in everything except her stubborn personality.

"Madam," Nanny Chen clenched her handkerchief, lowered her eyes, looked at the teacup in Shen's hand, and said hesitantly, "Tell me, does today's incident have anything to do with the second young lady?"

Shen took another sip of the medicinal tea and pursed her lips.

The orange-yellow medicinal tea shone in the light and was reflected in Shen's phoenix eyes.

Shen was the legitimate daughter of the Duke's family. She was personally raised by the wife of Duke Mu since she was a child and had never been a stupid person.

What happened today happened suddenly, and Shen didn't notice it at first. But looking back on the whole thing afterwards, she could see that this was a trap set by Chu Qianchen.

This game was originally designed to target Chu Qianling.

It was Chu Qianchen's counterattack against Chu Qianling because Chu Qianling smashed Jishidiang and because Chu Qianling provoked Chu Qianchen again and again.

However, Chu Qianchen probably didn't expect that Chu Qianling's affairs would actually involve Chu Qianhuang.

How could Chu Qianchen have thought of this? Even she herself hadn't expected her daughter Chu Qianhuang to do such a thing...

Thinking of this, Shen closed her eyes and put the teacup in her hand aside.

Nanny Chen could see that Shen was sad for Chu Qianhuang again, and she felt sad inside. She could only coax Shen to go to bed early with soft words.

Shen was worried and thought she would not be able to sleep tonight, but she fell asleep the moment she closed her eyes and slept until dawn.

The next morning, she felt much better and couldn't help but think of the cup of medicinal tea that Chu Qianchen asked Amber to bring her last night.

This kid is always sweet.

Shen was filled with emotion and asked Chu Qianhuang: "Madam Chen, how is Sister Huang?"

Nanny Chen's mind moved, and she sighed, "Madam, you didn't see it. The eldest girl didn't sleep all night last night. She knelt in front of Guanyin Bodhisattva and reflected on herself."

"Just now, I went to change the medicine on the young lady's hand. She looked very haggard, with dark circles under her eyes. I felt very distressed when I saw her."

Nanny Chen deliberately made Chu Qianhuang sound more miserable. In fact, Chu Qianhuang had gone to bed in the small Buddhist temple at the first watch last night.

However, Shen just nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Nanny Chen was afraid that it would be worse than too little, so she didn't say any more. She thought to herself that she would say a few good words for the eldest girl when there was a suitable opportunity.

When the time came, Shen left the main courtyard and went to Rongfu Hall as usual.

Halfway through, Shen met Chu Qianchen in the corridor.

"Mother." Chu Qianchen bowed gracefully to Shen and helped her to go to Rongfu Hall.

Shen knew at a glance that Chu Qianchen was waiting for her here on purpose, and she felt warm in her heart.

Neither of them spoke any more and walked in silence all the way to Rongfu Hall.

But they were unable to get in after all and were stopped by Nanny Wang in the corridor.

"Madam, Second Miss," Nanny Wang said politely to the two, "Madam is not feeling well, so we don't need to come and pay respects today. Please go back."

Shen smiled slightly and said calmly, "Madame Wang, please let mother have a good rest."

She was not annoyed at all and did not mention the matter of asking the doctor. She knew very well in her heart that the lady was deliberately trying to save her face.

Shen took Chu Qianchen directly back. That same day, Shen handed a sign to the palace and asked to see the queen, and dismissed the princess's tutor on behalf of Chu Qianhuang.

The news soon reached Rongfu Hall, and the lady became even more angry, smashing everything on the coffee table.

She was angry at Shen and annoyed at Chu Qianchen. She felt that Chu Qianchen was a cold-hearted and powerful person. She had her own sick mother and ignored her, while he only cared about trying to please his stepmother all day long.

The old lady muttered and scolded Shen and Chu Qianchen.

No matter how much trouble there is in Rongfu Hall, it has no effect on Chu Qianchen, because she can't hear it anyway.

Chu Qianchen was in a very good mood. Tomorrow was April 22nd, the day of her follow-up visit with the prince. She had no time to think about anything else.

The day passed both quickly and slowly.

Chu Qianchen slept very well again that night. He got up when the rooster crowed and carefully checked the red lacquered carved wooden box that she used as a medicine box.

At the beginning of the morning, she came to Yuanqing Temple again, still in the peach forest inside the temple, but Amber was stopped outside the peach forest by Mo Chen again.

There is one more person in the pavilion today, it is Yunzhan.

However, Chu Qianchen only had Gu Jue in his eyes and was carefully observing Gu Jue's complexion.

Gu Jue's facial features are deep and distinct, and his temperament is cold and noble. Just sitting there quietly, he exudes a kind of transcendence that keeps people at a distance. He is graceful and extraordinary.

Seeing the dark shadows in his eye sockets fade away, Chu Qianchen knew that he had rested well recently, and said happily: "Your Highness, you look much better!" His voice was as melodious and clear as a yellow oriole.

Gu Jue raised his hand as a gesture of invitation, motioning her to sit down.

Yunzhan anxiously said on behalf of Gu Jue: "Miss Chu, the prince has been sleeping much better at night recently." Yunzhan obviously also knew Chu Qianchen's identity.

Chu Qianchen was stunned for a moment, then he noticed that Yun Zhan was also there.

There was no gauze on Yunzhan's neck anymore, and the red scar looked particularly glaring. His face was a little pale, but he was in good spirits.

Since they had met, Chu Qianchen took his pulse and nodded slightly with satisfaction.

Judging from his pulse, Yunzhan was a very obedient patient. He took his medicine on time, and his previous meridian obstruction was cured.

"You can stop taking your medicine now." Chu Qianchen said calmly.

After that, she added as if scolding a child: "Don't be shy about seeing a doctor in the future."

After all, Yunzhan’s crisis could have been avoided. He had discovered the abnormality in his body a long time ago, but delayed seeking medical treatment, which gave Yunhao the opportunity to take advantage of him!

Although Chu Qianchen was obviously several years younger than him, Yun Zhan could not put on airs in front of her. He accepted the scolding obediently, responded obediently, and served tea to Gu Jue and Chu Qianchen obediently. He was completely unlike the majestic Captain Yun in front of outsiders.

Amber, who was outside the forest, was watching from afar, and was filled with admiration when she saw her daughter calmly drinking the tea handed to her by Yunzhan.

Chu Qianchen took a sip and moved his eyebrows. He felt that Yunzhan's tea-making skills were still a little lacking. He didn't control the temperature of the boiling water well. The prince's mouth was very picky...

Just as she was thinking, she heard Gu Jue suddenly ask, "Miss Chu, are you not doing well?"

Over the past few days, Xue Fengyan reported more about Chu Qianchen, which also allowed Gu Jue to understand more about her situation.

Gu Jue stared at the girl in front of him who was as elegant as a chrysanthemum, his expression calm and cold.

Given Chu Qianchen's situation, if she were a man, she could have made great achievements on her own and changed her destiny like Yun Zhan. But she is a woman, raised in seclusion, and yet she can still have such a magnanimous demeanor, which is truly impressive.

Chu Qianchen's eyes widened slightly, and he looked at Gu Jue's eyes with stars shining in them.

Even though she knew in her heart that Gu Jue was just asking casually, she was still very happy and regarded this sentence as Gu Jue caring about her!

So--

Should she act pitiful, or should she say everything is fine and let him rest assured?

Chu Qianchen was a little confused for a moment and frowned slightly.

Chu Qianchen's face was still covered with a veil, but the subtle changes in her eyebrows caught Gu Jue's eyes. Gu Jue raised his eyebrows, and there was a hint of interest in his expression.

Gu Jue didn't wait for Chu Qianchen to answer and changed the topic: "We have news on most of the missing ingredients for the Da Zao Pills, except for the last ingredient, the Seven Spirit Herb."

Chu Qianchen: “…”

The villain in Chu Qianchen's heart was rolling around in regret. It was rare that the prince cared about her, she should have said something. Why did she miss this opportunity!

Chu Qianchen uttered "Oh" in a somewhat muffled tone, and pointed at Gu Jue's left hand in a muffled tone, "Give me your hand!"

Gu Jue placed his left wrist on the stone table.

Chu Qianchen calmed himself down and concentrated on taking Gu Jue's pulse.

Yunzhan waited with bated breath.

The pavilion was silent and quiet. Occasionally a few peach petals floated into the pavilion with the wind, bringing with them the scent of flowers.

After three or four breaths, Chu Qianchen withdrew his hand and said, "I want to change the recipe."

Yunzhan figured out from Chu Qianchen's tone that it should be good news and heaved a sigh of relief.

He was just about to ask whether he should prepare some pen and ink when he saw Chu Qianchen open the wooden box he carried with him, took out a piece of silk paper and a charcoal pencil from the box, and quickly wrote a prescription, his pen moving as fast as a dragon and flowing clouds.

Then she took out ten baby fist-sized celadon bottles from the wooden box. These were the medicine that she had spent a month preparing.

"Follow this prescription and take it once a day, twice a day, morning and evening. After it becomes a decoction, add half a bottle of medicine juice into the decoction and take it together. This is enough for ten days." Chu Qianchen instructed carefully.

Gu Jue looked at the piece of silk paper in his hand. Last time, she had written the recipe for Da Zao Wan in small regular script with flowers, but this time she wrote it in running script.

The former is soft, beautiful, graceful, and solemn, and is a copy of Madam Wei's post. As for the latter...

"Are you copying Xie Wenjing's calligraphy?" Gu Jue raised his eyebrows and asked.

Xie Wenjing was a famous calligrapher in this dynasty. During the time of the previous emperor, he served as the governor, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and the imperial tutor.

Gu Jue studied with Xie Wenjing when he was young, and his running script was also copied from Xie Wenjing's calligraphy.

Chu Qianchen suddenly became energetic again, his eyes sparkling, and he nodded and said, "Yes, it's Xie Wenjing's calligraphy!"

The slight depression in her heart was swept away, and she knew that the prince would definitely recognize her.

In her previous life, the prince said that her handwriting was weak, so he gave her Xie Wenjing's calligraphy copybook to practice!

Her eyes curved into a pair of crescents and she smiled amiably, feeling as if she had received the prince's praise again.

Yunzhan looked at Chu Qianchen, then at Gu Jue. For some reason, he felt that he was a little redundant.

Seeing that Chu Qianchen seemed to like Xie Wenjing very much, Gu Jue said casually: "I have a calligraphy piece by Xie Wenjing, how about giving it to you as a consultation fee?"

Chu Qianchen's eyes lit up, and fearing that he would be late again, he nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay!"

Chu Qianchen felt even better because the prince gave her another gift!

Chu Qianchen felt that today was a complete success, but then she thought of something else and her expression became serious. She hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Your Majesty, I heard that the Emperor knows about your injury..."

Yun Zhan, who was standing by, became serious when he heard this, and a sharp look appeared on his handsome face.

In the past few days, this matter has been widely circulated in Beijing.

At the beginning, when they heard the rumor in Beijing, the first person Xue Fengyan suspected was Chu Qianchen.

Because Chu Qianchen is a member of the Chu family, and in Beijing, apart from a few of them, only Chu Qianchen knew about the prince's injuries, but the prince said no.

Since the prince says it is not, then it is not.

Not only Yun Zhan and Mo Chen completely believed in Gu Jue, but Xue Fengyan did too.

Another gust of wind blew by, blowing up the strands of hair and the hem of Gu Jue's robe that were scattered on his shoulders.

"I think so." Gu Jue stared at Chu Qianchen, his expression calm and still, as if this matter had no effect on him at all.

Chu Qianchen: “…”

Chu Qianchen couldn't help but feel that it was as expected.

The prince is still the same. No matter what happens, he remains calm.

In her previous life, the prince once taught her that when an enemy comes, one must fight back; when a flood comes, one must block it with earth, and one must not lose her composure.

Although she knew that the prince could definitely handle it, Chu Qianchen still took out a small black porcelain bottle that he had prepared long ago from his sleeve pocket and pushed it towards Gu Jue.

"Your Highness, there is a pill in this bottle that can make you feel no pain within three days and restore you to your best condition, but..." She stared deeply into Gu Jue's eyes, "Don't use it unless it's absolutely necessary. Do you understand?"

Gu Jue also looked at her. His narrow eyes were like the clear surface of a lake, reflecting her shadow. A faint ripple appeared in his pupils, which flashed away.

"Thank you, young lady." He picked up the small black porcelain bottle and hid it in his sleeve.

Everything has a price. Since Chu Qianchen has told him so, it is obvious that although this medicine can save the emergency, it will harm the body.

Chu Qianchen smiled again, his bright eyes were as bright as the moon and spring water.

In her eyes, there is a kind of beauty and charm that is unique to a young girl.

As long as the prince promises, he will definitely do it!

Chu Qianchen looked at Gu Jue lovingly, reluctant to leave.

Originally, she wanted to bring some snacks that the prince liked today, but she did not report to her stepmother before leaving, so she could not be out for too long.

Besides, it was not convenient for her to stay here for long.

Before she cured the prince, she couldn't let others see her and the prince together, and she couldn't become a loophole for the prince.

Soon. She said to herself in her heart, and stood up reluctantly, saying goodbye to Gu Jue: "Your Majesty, I'll take my leave first."

"Goodbye." Gu Jue said in a calm voice.

Chu Qianchen picked up her wooden box and left with Amber, walking briskly. She thought: Today, the prince not only praised her calligraphy, but also promised to give her a piece of Xie Wenjing's calligraphy!

Before he even left, Chu Qianchen was already looking forward to the next meeting and his gift.

The sun is shining brightly, the sunlight pouring down, the beautiful peach blossoms on the trees dancing in the wind, the peach fragrance lingering, and the scattered stamens fall to the ground.

Looking at Chu Qianchen's receding back, Gu Jue raised his hand and gestured, "Go."

Gu Jue only said these two words with unclear meaning, but Yun Zhan already understood what he meant.

"Don't worry, my lord. I will do a great job in this matter."

He raised his chin slightly and laughed out loud, looking full of vigor and vitality, with the willfulness and flamboyance of a young man.

Yunzhan walked away with big strides, looking very energetic.

He has been holding back for long enough since returning to Beijing, and it's time to stretch his legs.

Yunzhan called Mo Chen who was at the entrance of Taolin, and the two left Yuanqing Temple together, rode back to Beijing, and arrived at Songhe Street without stopping.

"Whoa!"

The two men's horses stopped at the gate of Yongding Marquis' Mansion.

Yunzhan pointed at the door and said to Mo Chen with a smile: "Mo Chen, do you want to come or should I?"

In response to this, Mo Chen picked up the longbow mounted on the side of his horse, and at the same time took out the arrow, put the arrow on the bow, hooked the string, and drew the bow... The bow was opened like a full moon.

“Swoosh—”

The arrow flew out from the bow, cutting through the air like a meteor, carrying with it a force of thunder, and suddenly hit the plaque of the Yongding Marquis' Mansion.

The vermilion lacquer plaque shook for a moment, and then fell from above the vermilion lacquer gate.

“Boom!”

The plaque fell heavily to the ground, cracking where the arrow had hit it, breaking into two pieces.

The loud noise startled the people in the mansion. With a creaky sound, the corner door of the mansion was opened from the inside, and the doorman and several servants walked out.

Seeing the plaque dropped on the ground, the servants in the marquis' mansion were stunned.

Immediately afterwards, there was an uproar.

Some people went into the mansion to report to their master, some looked at Mo Chen who was holding a longbow, and many passers-by stopped to watch the excitement, whispering and talking to each other.

The concierge took a few steps forward and questioned Mo Chen and Yun Zhan, "Who are you? How dare you come to the Marquis' Mansion and cause trouble in broad daylight?!"

Of course Mo Chen ignored the concierge. Yun Zhan was the one who was in charge of talking: "Oh my god, now I know what it means that officials are allowed to set fires but the people are not allowed to light lamps!"

"What? You are allowed to go to other people's clinics and mess things up, but you are not allowed to smash the plaque of your Yongding Marquis Mansion?!"

The doorman was stunned for a moment, and immediately remembered that the third girl smashed Jishidiang the day before yesterday. In other words, these two people came to stand up for Jishidiang?

The doorman had met many dignitaries, and he knew at a glance that the two young men dared to come to the Marquis' Mansion to cause trouble, it was not just because of their youthful vigor, but also because of some background. The doorman felt extremely troubled.

Fortunately, at this time, Yongding Hou Chu Lingxiao hurriedly arrived.

He saw the plaque on the ground cracked into two pieces, and he was furious, his handsome face as gloomy as water.

This plaque of the Marquis' Mansion has been hanging here for a hundred years, but it was smashed by someone in his generation. This is not only a disrespect to the Marquis' Mansion, but also a disrespect to himself!

Chu Lingxiao looked at Mo Chen and Yun Zhan with sharp eyes, and his gaze fell on the wound on Yun Zhan's neck.

As if a bolt of thunder passed through his heart, Chu Lingxiao suddenly knew who the other person was.

Who else would stand up for Jishidiang?

"Are you Yunzhan?" Chu Lingxiao's voice was squeezed out from between his teeth, staring at Yunzhan coldly.

"So the Marquis knows me. That's easy." Yun Zhan casually bowed to Chu Lingxiao, and the horse under him shook its head and snorted.

Mo Chen didn't say anything, but just casually pulled the bowstring, and the bowstring buzzed and vibrated in the air.

Yunzhan continued, "My Lord, I will make it short."

"Our prince has already said that Jishiditang is under the protection of our Prince Chen's Mansion. Your Yongding Marquis Mansion smashed Jishiditang. Do you look down on our prince?"

Chu Lingxiao: “…”

Even though Chu Lingxiao looked down on Prince Gu Jue in his heart, he didn't dare to say so out loud.

Yun Zhan came here today to bully others, so he was not polite at all and said arrogantly: "Jishidiang saved my life. If anyone dares to destroy Jishidiang, I will destroy this mansion!"

"Today is just a small warning!"

Chu Lingxiao was almost mad with anger. At this moment, he wanted to rush to the palace to file a complaint against Prince Chen.

But the problem is, once this matter gets out of hand, people will inevitably mention Chu Qianling's smashing of Jishiditang. Then, the Yongding Marquis' Mansion will become a laughing stock to all the civil and military officials in the court and even the entire capital!

Chu Lingxiao felt so suffocated that he almost vomited blood. Not only did he hate Gu Jue, he also hated the second wife for not teaching her daughter well and causing trouble for the Marquis' Mansion!

Chu Lingxiao was so angry that he didn't notice that Chu Qianchen was among the onlookers.

Chu Qianchen had just arrived. She stood at the back of the crowd and looked at the gate of the marquis' mansion, which was busier than a vegetable market.

interesting.

Chu Qianchen raised his eyebrows.

She went to Jishitang first before returning to the Marquis' Mansion, so she arrived later than Yunzhan and Mo Chen and missed the most exciting scene. When she arrived, the plaque had already fallen to the ground.

Although she didn't see it with her own eyes, the passers-by who were watching nearby were talking at once, describing everything that had happened, praising Mo Chen's archery skills to the skies, almost comparing them to the Flying General Li Guang.

Amber naturally heard it too, and was dumbfounded. She couldn't help but pull Chu Qianchen's sleeve, her expression seemed to be saying, what's going on here? !

Chu Qianchen's mood became even happier. He winked at Amber, signaling her to follow him.

The master and servant went around to the side door and quietly entered the mansion, leaving the noise outside behind.

After entering the Marquis' Mansion, Chu Qianchen took off her veil. Amber could also see the corners of her girl's mouth raised high, and felt that she really couldn't understand the girl at all.

Chu Qianchen was of course happy. There was a bird in his heart flapping its wings happily, and the corners of his lips were raised and he couldn't let go.

She knew that the reason why the prince asked Yunzhan and Mo Chen to do this was to protect her!

Not many people knew that she was the miraculous doctor of Jishitang, but there were definitely people who suspected it, such as Chu Qianhuang, and the Liu mother and daughter...

Since Yunzhan came today with such fanfare and smashed the plaque of Yongding Marquis' Mansion, those people will naturally put their doubts to rest and will not suspect her for the time being.

The prince always does things unexpectedly but effectively.

Thinking of this, the dimples on Chu Qianchen's lips deepened.

After all, who would have thought that Yunzhan would go to the home of his savior to cause trouble!

Who would have thought that she didn't care at all about the honor or disgrace of the Yongding Marquis' Mansion.

In the past, the only person in the Chu family that she cared about was Chu Yunmu, but now she has an additional stepmother, Shen.

but……

The smile on Chu Qianchen's lips froze again, thinking of everything from the day before, and thinking of Chu Qianhuang...

Although she did not take advantage of Shen, she set up the trap intentionally, and she concealed something from Shen, and to some extent she deceived Shen.

She felt depressed.

Amber was confused to see her girl being happy at one moment and depressed at another, and she couldn't understand her master any more.

The master and servant quickly returned to Wanyan Courtyard.

Seeing that Chu Qianchen was a little depressed, Hubei personally made tea for her and asked tentatively, "Miss, do you want me to go and find out how the fourth young master Yun is doing?"

(End of this chapter)