Chapter 408 Orchid Grass
Xu Fei paused, holding the chess piece. "This subordinate does not understand what the Princess means."
Huangfu Su didn't care at all. "General Xu should know that my nephew's backyard is about to be over. But I only have one son. General Xu is just icing on the cake for Huangfu Nanfeng, but he is like adding wings to a tiger for me. So what your daughter gets is naturally the best."
Now that the Ninth Prince and the Eldest Princess are fighting, court officials are taking sides.
The Ninth Prince did indeed grant his daughter the position of concubine.
As the eldest princess said, the ninth prince's harem was already overcrowded.
The two are now evenly matched. The eldest princess has only one son, and if she wins, he will be the future heir.
Huangfu Su put down the chess piece in her hand. "I am a little tired. General Xu, let's finish this game here and think carefully about how to win."
"Your Highness, General Xu has gone to the Princess's residence."
Huangfu Nanfeng was squatting in front of a patch of grass, fertilizing it.
"The Xu family is considered a prominent family in the capital. If Aunt wants to win over people in the military, Xu Fei is naturally the first choice."
An old man stood beside Huangfu Nanfeng. He had a kind face, but his words were devoid of warmth.
"In that case, there is no need to keep this person around."
Huangfu Nanfeng took meticulous care of every patch of grass.
"It's up to Elder Jiang to handle this."
Jiang Qianchi watched as Huangfu Nanfeng loosened the soil bit by bit and stroked his beard.
"Your Highness, this medicinal field you spent so much money to build can really grow orchid grass."
Huangfu Nanfeng stood up. "This orchid grass was originally a herb unique to the royal family of my Chu Kingdom. It is extremely difficult to cultivate. However, it was lost three hundred years ago. But heaven rewards those who persevere. I have actually found the seeds of this orchid grass. Do you know why this orchid grass is so difficult to cultivate?"
Jiang Qianchi shook his head, "I know nothing about herbs, please enlighten me, Your Highness."
Huangfu Nanfeng put the bucket of water aside and returned to his chair.
"Because this orchid grass is so domineering, its growth is all about devouring all the nutrients around it."
Jiang Qianchi said thoughtfully, "So Your Highness planted so many precious herbs to provide nutrients for this Orchid Grass."
There are countless medicinal herbs here that are priceless and unavailable.
It's all fertilizer!
A servant brought a basin of water for Huangfu Nanfeng to wash his hands.
Jiang Qianchi looked at the medicinal herb field and asked, "Does Your Highness intend to make a deal with Qin Jinzhi using the Orchid Grass?"
Huangfu Nanfeng smiled and said, "Old Jiang still doesn't understand Jinzhi. If she knew that this orchid grass was in my hands, my prince's mansion would be ransacked in less than three days. She is the one who always makes deals with others. In her eyes, a deal means a threat."
Jiang Qianchi frowned slightly. "Since it can't be traded, then why did Your Highness go to such lengths to cultivate the Orchid Grass? Could it be that Your Highness is truly deeply in love with Qin Jinzhi? Your Highness, don't forget, your current state is all thanks to Qin Jinzhi. Your Highness mustn't be so foolish!"
Huangfu Nanfeng laughed very happily.
"Old Jiang, even if I offer this orchid grass with both hands, the national and personal hatred between me and Qin Jinzhi will not be eliminated."
I don't care about those lives, but Jinzhi does. When the time is right, she will kill me without hesitation.
I guess I'll just have to let this unrequited love continue. After all, I prefer that position to this relationship.
Jiang Qianchi was now completely puzzled. "Then why did Your Highness plant this thing?"
Huangfu Nanfeng smiled as he looked at the medicinal herb field.
"Jinzhi is too dazzling; many people love her, and many people hate her."
But it was this orchid grass that everyone, whether they hated her or loved her, wanted.
After all, that was a divine weapon.
"Old Jiang, tell me, if the Jin state, which she painstakingly pacified, were to fall into chaos again because of her, how would she feel?"
Jiang Qianchi said with a smile, "Your Highness is wise!"
Liu Yiyi touched Qin Jinzhi's pulse and smacked her lips, "This dragon blood vine is really effective. I wonder if Physician Chu has any left."
Qin Jinzhi extended one hand to Liu Yiyi, while flipping through the log she had kept when she infiltrated the Chu Kingdom with the other.
She laughed and said, "You think medicinal herbs that are hundreds of years old are as common as cabbages?"
Looking at Qin Jinzhi's leisurely demeanor, Liu Yiyi asked, "Are you planning to never attend court again?"
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Can't you see I'm fishing?"
Liu Yiyi looked around. "What kind of fish? Where did this fish come from? Are we having fish today?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and asked, "How have Grandfather and Grandmother been feeling these past few days?"
Liu Yiyi put away the medicine box. "His Majesty's health has improved a lot since he reduced his diet. The Empress has liver qi stagnation, and I gave her acupuncture yesterday."
Qin Jinzhi nodded.
Liu Yi leaned close to Qin Jinzhi and asked, "What did you do to make the Empress so angry that she refuses to see you again?"
As Qin Jinzhi flipped through the logbook, she said, "The two countries are at war."
Liu Yiyi's eyes widened. "Does Her Majesty not want you to go to the battlefield?"
Qin Jinzhi gave a faint "hmm".
Liu Yiyi shut her mouth; there was really no way to say it.
Qin Jinzhi asked, "How long will it take for Uncle Qin's leg to recover?"
Liu Yiyi thought for a moment,
"Logically speaking, Uncle Qin's legs should be able to allow him to walk normally by now."
Look, Chen Chi's hand has recovered to about 80-90%. With continued training, his finger dexterity will be restored to its original state.
But yesterday I noticed that Uncle Qin's leg didn't seem to be recovering very well, which might be related to his age. Uncle Qin is quite old, but in another month, it should be fully recovered.
Qin Jinzhi closed the logbook. "I understand. Go back and rest early."
Since becoming the vice president of the hospital, Liu Yiyi has been extremely busy.
After her medical skills were fully recognized, the concubines in the harem, as well as the female relatives of the powerful and wealthy who had received imperial favors, flocked to her door.
Some of the women's illnesses were kept secret, out of consideration for the separation of men and women, and also for the reputation of the family.
Some minor illnesses have been delayed until they become serious.
Liu Yiyi could even deal with the plague, so treating their illnesses was naturally no problem for her.
Moreover, Liu Yiyi is a woman, which gives her some advantages.
Perhaps this is why the world needs more female doctors.
There is no distinction between men and women in front of a doctor, but this saying only applies to doctors.
The world is often harsh on women, and this cannot be changed with just a few words.
She initially founded the Red Flower Society simply to prove herself.
However, as more and more women are able to survive by seeking medical treatment without worrying about their reputation.
Liu Yiyi's thoughts also gradually changed.
After Liu Yiyi left.
Qin Jinzhi returned to her room.
Night falls.
The people in the Prince's mansion have all gone to rest.
However, some unusual activity was taking place in the courtyard not far from Qin Ye.
The old man on the bed was fast asleep.
Suddenly, a sharp knife, bathed in moonlight, stabbed fiercely at the person on the bed.
The old man immediately opened his eyes and punched the assassin.
The man, dressed in black and masked, quickly dodged and attacked the old man again.
The old man quickly jumped off the bed to dodge the attack. The man in black was deadly, but the veteran who had survived the battlefield reacted very quickly, and the two fought back and forth.
The man in black aimed his dagger straight at the old man's heart, but the old man kicked the man's wrist.
The dagger fell to the ground, and the old man glared angrily at the man in black.
"Who are you, daring to commit violence in the Prince's residence!"
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