Chapter 371: Sudden Event

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The young monk touched his shaved head cutely and said, “The vegetarian meal is ready. I came to tell you and invite you to eat.”

Chu Qingzhi pointed to the kitchen, “Someone has already prepared the meal.”

“Oh.” The little monk seemed a bit disappointed, lowered his head, and said, “Then, 1’11 take my leave.”

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t bear to see the young monk disappointed, so she quickly stopped him, “How about I eat two portions?”

The young monk immediately became happy again. “Alright, 1’11 go get it for you.”

How could Chu Qingzhi bear to let a child bring her breakfast? She hurriedly said, “I’ll go with you to get it.”

The young monk said happily, “Ok.”

Chu Qingzhi put down the basket and informed Tang Jinghong before following the young monk to the dining hall.

In the morning, with the birds singing and the air fresh, they walked along the shaded paths. Many visitors resided in the temple, and as they walked, they saw people heading towards the dining hall—men, women, old, young, a diverse group.

The young monk tugged at Chu Qingzhi’s sleeve and said in a childish voice, “Miss Chu, our vegetarian food is very delicious. You have to eat more later.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Okay.”

The dining hall was filled with the aroma of steamed buns and bread, enticing appetites.

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Chu Qingzhi took a sniff. “It smells quite good.”

“Right?” The young monk said proudly, “First Master made breakfast today. His culinary skills are the best, so I called you over to eat.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Thank you.”

As they entered the dining hall, it felt like an ancient cafeteria. Long tables were lined with various vegetarian dishes: steamed buns, bread, stuffed tofu, noodles, potato cakes, rice cakes, and white porridge.

In the middle of the hall, there were tables and chairs where some people were already seated, eating and chatting, creating a lively atmosphere.

The young monk brought Chu Qingzhi to the long table with food, looking up at her with a generous smile, “Miss Chu, what would you like? I’ll buy it for you.”

Chu Qingzhi was curious, “Why are you so kind to me?”

The young monk’s expression turned a bit sad. “Because you look like my mother.”

It seemed like many of the temple’s children were orphans. Chu Qingzhi gently touched the back of the young monk’s head, “1’11 come back to see you. 1’11 even have the eagle bring you food. How about that?”

The young monk was surprised. “You can make an eagle listen to you?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and nodded. “Yes, I’ll show you later, okay?”

The young monk nodded heavily, looking forward to it. “Okay.”

At this moment, a bowl fell to the ground with a clang behind them. It shattered into pieces and splattered everywhere.

Then a person fell off the stool and fell to the ground, unconscious.

The Best Way To Get Rich In 2 Weeks! This Technique Works! Clang, clang… Immediately after, people fell to the ground one after another for no reason. The entire hall immediately fell into panic. The screams of the girls and the cries of the children made the hall even more chaotic…

Chu Qingzhi pulled the young monk to the edge. Something was clearly wrong. She would see what was going on first. “Don’t be afraid.”

The young nodded and appeared very calm. “Miss Chu, I’m not afraid. I’ve seen more dead people!”

This made Chu Qingzhi’s heart skip a beat. Did this little fellow get picked up from the pile of dead people by the monks in this temple?

Just as Chu Qingzhi was about to say something, a group of men stood up from the corner. Each of them held a sword, and their bodies were filled with killing intent and their eyes were fierce…

One of them said, “Call Tang Jinghong over. Isn’t he the general who cares about the world? 1 want to see if he will use the map to exchange for the antidote.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi looked over. These people were the group of people who searched for the map in the temple with them last night. She didn’t expect them to reveal themselves.

A monk ran out quickly with cold sweat on his forehead, afraid that everyone would die if he was late.

Most of the people in the hall had fainted. A small number of people who had yet to eat breakfast were still standing. When they heard this, their flustered hearts calmed down.

The young monk looked up at Chu Qingzhi but didn’t say anything. He just watched attentively.

Chu Qingzhi wanted to ask the young monk what he was looking at, but the hall was extremely quiet now. When she spoke, she would attract the other party’s attention, so she didn’t say anything.

The young monk retracted his gaze and gently hugged Chu Qingzhi. He missed his mother so much.

Chu Qingzhi patted the young monk’s back and comforted him silently.

After Tang Jinghong heard the monk’s words, he rushed to the dining hall without a word.

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His gaze was cold and sharp, and his voice was filled with killing intent. “What condition? Tell me!”

Thinking they had the upper hand, the leader of the group arrogantly replied, “Give us the map, and we’ll give you the antidote.”

Tang Jinghong’s voice was cold. “What if I don’t?”

The man said fiercely, “Then they will all die, and you will be the culprit who killed them!”

Tang Jinghong sneered, “Funny. According to your logic, 1 become the culprit even if I didn’t poison them. Meanwhile, you, who actually poisoned them, became their savior?”

Seeing that they couldn’t suppress Tang Jinghong’s aura, the man became agitated, “No matter what you say, if you don’t hand over the map today, there’s no chance for any of them to survive.”

A woman beside him knelt down in front of Tang Jinghong. “General Tang, please save my husband.”

Then, another person knelt down…

“General Tang, please save my son.”

“General Tang, please save my wife.”

These voices rose and fell, followed by sobs…

Tang Jinghong looked around and took out a map from his pocket. He pretended to be very unwilling and helpless. Then, he threw the map over. “Give me the antidote.”

The man immediately threw the antidote to Tang Jinghong. “General Tang, thank you.” Then, he quickly left.

They had originally planned to kill Tang Jinghong and Chu Qingzhi, but they were afraid that they might not be Tang Jinghong’s match, so someone came up with this plan.

However, from the looks of it, it was going quite smoothly.

After obtaining the map, the few of them did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately returned to report.

On Tang Jinghong’s side, he gave the antidote to the monk and asked him to detoxify everyone. After dealing with the matter in the dining hall, he brought Chu Qingzhi back to the courtyard.

In the end, Chu Qingzhi did not get to eat the vegetarian food that smelled especially fragrant..

Chapter 372: Rumors

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Tang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi with tenderness, “Qingzhi, I’ll escort you back to the village, and then return to the capital.”

Considering the time needed, it would take about three hours from here to the Chu family village and another four hours from the village back to the capital. “Alright, but you should rest overnight in the Chu family village before leaving,” Chu Qingzhi suggested.

Understanding that Chu Qingzhi cared for him, Tang Jinghong obediently agreed, “Okay.”

After tidying up, they left the courtyard and went to bid farewell to the abbot.

The abbot showed great courtesy to the two, not only meeting them but also expressing concern. This made the other visitors who wished to meet the abbot envious.

The young monk was waiting at the temple’s entrance, glancing inside from time to time. This time, when he looked, his bright black eyes lit up. “Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi walked in front of the young monk. “Little fellow, what’s wrong?”

The young monk held out his small hand. “I want to give this to you.”

In his hand was a string of prayer beads. They varied in size, roughly carved, and seemed quite rough, but each bead was intricately carved with the character fortune.

Chu Qingzhi lowered her head to look at the prayer beads, “Isn’t this too precious?”

The young monk shook his head, looking at Chu Qingzhi with earnest eyes and a tender voice, “Miss Chu, don’t forget me, ok?”

Chu Qingzhi felt a twinge of heartache. She extended her hand to the young monk, “Then help me put it on. This way, whenever I see the prayer beads, 1’11 think of you.”

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The young monk smiled, “Sure.” Carefully, he placed the prayer beads on Chu Qingzhi’s wrist. “I asked the abbot to bless these beads, and I chanted prayers for nine days. They will protect you.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “I’ll give you a gift too.”

She reached out and plucked a leaf. She placed it by her lips and blew it. A moment later, a mighty eagle flew over.

Chu Qingzhi stretched out her arm, and the eagle landed on it.

She gently tapped the eagle’s forehead and patted the young monk’s shoulder. The eagle flew over and stood on the monk’s shoulder.

Chu Qingzhi touched the eagle’s head and smiled. “This eagle will always be by your side in the future. Do you like it?”

“Yes, I like it very much. From now on, this eagle will be my friend.” The young monk was extremely happy, and the expression on his face was as bright as the sun. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi said in a coaxing tone, “It only listens to you. You have to take good care of it.”

The monk nodded. “Yes, I will.”

Seeing that the monk’s attention was attracted by the eagle, Chu Qingzhi took the opportunity to say, “We have to leave now. I’ll come and see you when I’m free.”

The young monk waved at Chu Qingzhi. “Miss Chu, take care.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong got on the horse and left.

The young monk stood at the entrance and looked in the direction Chu Qingzhi had left for a long time.

At Prince Rui’s mansion.

The man hurried back to Prince Rui’s mansion and handed the map to Madam Xin, “Madam Xin, here is the map you wanted.”

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Madam Xin was very surprised. “Did it go so smoothly?”

The man thought to himself that if Tang Jinghong’s gaze could kill, they would have been reduced to ashes. However, it was still smooth. He told Madam Xin the process of obtaining the map.

When Madam Xin heard the ins and outs, she immediately dispelled her worries. “You’ve worked hard. The reward is ready. Go and split it.”

The man cupped his fists. “Thank you, Madam Xin.”

Madam Xin placed the map in the place she thought was the most secretive. Then, she went to the study to write to Lu Ziming and told him that she had the map.

“Ziming, we’ll meet soon, right?”

“I’m so looking forward to it!”

In the Chu Village.

An elderly woman in brown hurried into the Chu family village, calling out, “Qingyu…”

Li Qingyu was baking bread and was extremely busy. However, when she heard the anxious voice, she quickly washed her hands and walked out. She did not expect the person to be the children’s third aunt… Chu Fangxia.

Li Qingyu smiled and went forward. “Third Aunt, why are you here?”

Chu Fangxia married into the Xu Village, which was also the village where Matchmaker Xu came from.

Instead of answering, Chu Fangxia, with a serious expression, asked, “Qingyu, a while ago, did Matchmaker Xu come to talk about marriage for Qingning? Did you refuse?”

Li Qingyu nodded, feeling very puzzled. “Yes, what’s wrong?”

Big Dreams, Bigger Bank Account: AI Made Her Rich At 25! Living Paycheck To Paycheck In Quezon City? He Made ₱40M Overnight Chu Fangxia said, “Oh dear, now, Matchmaker Xu is spreading rumors about you and Qingning everywhere. I heard it and couldn’t stand it, so I came here specifically to tell you.”

Li Qingyu’s face darkened. She was very unhappy. “What did she say?”

Chu Fangxia furrowed her brows. If it weren’t for the fact that she had something to ask of Li Qingyu, she wouldn’t have wanted to talk about these things, “She said you look down on others, preferring the rich over the poor. She even said you are delusional, wanting to marry your daughter to the young master from the county. It’s utterly unpleasant.”

Li Qingyu’s face darkened, “That matchmaker is shameless. I only said I wanted to keep Qingning at home for another two years. I’ve never said or shown any disrespect towards others or preferred the rich over the poor. She completely fabricated this, it’s outrageous!”

Chu Fangxia was very concerned, “Qingyu, the rumors have spread throughout the surrounding villages. You need to find a way to stop it, or Qingning’s reputation might be ruined.”

At this moment, Li Qingyu really wanted to give Matchmaker Xu a good beating, “I’ll go to the Xu Village and find her.”

Li Qingyu gathered a few women known for their quarrelsome skills in the village and went to the Xu Village.

At the same time, at the lakeside of Yunfei School, a few students were chatting.

Ji Hongshan said teasingly, “Brother Xu, I heard that your family arranged a marriage for you some time ago. How is it?”

Xu Jizhou’s face darkened for a moment. Then, a trace of anger flashed across his eyes. He said unhappily, “She doesn’t like me.”

Ji Hongshan smiled and said, “How is that possible? Brother Xu is a talented man with a bright future. You get to choose girls. Which girl dares to refuse you?”

Xu Jizhou felt bitter. “She comes from a wealthy family.”

Ji Hongshan paused. “A girl from the county?”

Xu Jizhou picked up a rock and threw it into the water. He seemed to be venting. “No, from a village.”

Ji Hongshan was puzzled. “No matter how rich the villagers are, how rich can they be?”

Xu Jizhou became even angrier. “How would I know? Her family does business. By the way, her sister is Chu Qingzhi.”

Ji Hongshan was shocked. “You’re saying that the person is Chu Qingzhi’s sister?”

Xu Jizhou’s tone was very bad. He was unwilling and helpless. “Yes.”

Ji Hongshan said, “She has a baroness as her sister. It’s normal for her to be a little arrogant.”

Xu Jizhou was indignant.. “Am I very bad?”

Chapter 373: Brawl

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“Brother Xu, have you met Chu Qingning?” Ji Hongshan, seeing Xu Jizhou’s reaction, was a bit puzzled. What was he dissatisfied with?

Jiang Zhaoyong walked by, overheard the name Chu Qingning, and stopped sensitively. He hid behind a nearby tree, silently listening.

Xu Jizhou replied straightforwardly, “No.”

Ji Hongshan was confused, “Then why are you upset? Is it because she rejected you?” That was likely the case—getting rejected hurts one’s pride.

Xu Jizhou tossed another stone into the lake and angrily replied, “Since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by one’s parents. What right did she have to say no?”

Ji Hongshan continued, “Maybe it’s because of the girl’s parents…” He didn’t finish the sentence, but the implied meaning was clear: her parents didn’t like Xu Jizhou. Of course, no one would say that outright.

Xu Jizhou turned around and glared at Ji Hongshan. “Impossible!”

“It’s not impossible!” Jiang Zhaoyong picked up where Ji Hongshan left off, “Chu Qingning’s parents are easygoing and amiable. If the marriage proposal was rejected, it’s definitely your fault.”

He was secretly glad that Xu Jizhou was rejected because he had discussed with his parents to propose marriage to Chu Qingning in March.

He thought narcissistically that Qingning must have him in her heart, which was why she rejected Xu Jizhou.

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Xu Jizhou looked at Jiang Zhaoyong and narrowed his eyes. “What do you mean by my fault?”

Ignoring any niceties, Jiang Zhaoyong pointed out, “You’re not good-looking, have no money, and no notable talents. Chu Qingning will become a doctor in the future. Do you think you’re worthy of her?”

The more Xu Jizhou heard, the darker his expression became. When Jiang Zhaoyong finished, he retorted, “Is a girl’s place not at home, taking care of her parents-in-law, husband, and children?”

Jiang Zhaoyong clicked his tongue. “If she marries you, will she be able to be the Young Madam? Do you have money?”

Xu Jizhou was furious. “Everyone is like this. Why should she be an exception?”

Jiang Zhaoyong smiled. “This is why Qingning doesn’t like you. You think too highly of yourself.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Xu Jizhou gritted his teeth in anger. “You…”

Jiang Zhaoyong was calm and composed. “What about me? Chu Qingning will travel in the future to increase her knowledge and improve her medical skills. Will you support her?”

Xu Jizhou retorted, “If she’s married, then she should stay at home obediently and take care of her in-laws and children. Why does she want to travel? Why do women need to learn so much? It’s a waste of time and energy.”

Jiang Zhaoyong stared at Xu Jizhou for a while and said, “With just these few words, you will never be able to marry Qingning. You are not worthy of her!”

Xu Jizhou was furious. “You…”

Jiang Zhaoyong waved at Xu Jizhou and turned to leave. He said, “1 think it’s a waste of time to talk to you. If I have the time, I might as well practice my guqin.”

Xu Jizhou was fuming with anger. He glared at Jiang Zhaoyong’s back, and his eyes burned with fire. What right did he have to criticize him? Was he better than him?

Ji Hongshan and the others stood silently at the side, not daring to say anything else. Otherwise, they would definitely be beaten up.

Xu Village.

Li Qingyu was furious. She rushed into the Xu village aggressively with her people and found Matchmaker Xu, who was gossiping. “Matchmaker Xu, how dare you!”

When Matchmaker Xu saw Li Qingyu, she immediately felt guilty. However, on the surface, she rolled her eyes and said meanly, “Yo! 1 was wondering who it was. Why? Is your daughter unable to get married and come to beg me to give her a marriage? Let me tell you, it’s too late now!”

Li Qingyu immediately retorted, “Your daughter is the one who can’t get married! Even if my daughter can’t get married, it’s not for you to worry.”

Matchmaker Xu secretly scolded Li Qingyu for looking for trouble. “Then why are you looking for me?”

Li Qingyu suppressed her anger. “Why are you talking bad about my Qingning everywhere?”

Matchmaker Xu coldly retorted, “Good news doesn’t go beyond the door, but bad news travels a thousand miles. Who has the time to gossip about your family? Don’t make baseless accusations!”

Li Qingyu really wanted to go up and tear Matchmaker Xu’s mouth apart. She could not suppress her anger anymore. “Then tell me how those words spread!”

Matchmaker Xu rolled her eyes in disdain and said disapprovingly, “How would I know how it spread? Anyway, your family is like that. If it spreads, so be it. What are you afraid of?”

“Matchmaker Xu, you’re going too far!” Li Qingyu shouted. Her temper had always been gentle, but at this moment, her eyes were red with anger.

Matchmaker Xu glanced at Li Qingyu from the corner of her eyes. “Li Qingyu, don’t be shameless. At that time, 1 came to talk to you nicely. What did you say? You said that your family is rich now. How can ordinary people be worthy of your daughter? That Xu family’s child is too poor and not worthy of marrying your daughter.”

Li Qingyu couldn’t take it anymore and slapped Matchmaker Xu’s foul mouth!

“Matchmaker Xu, i didn’t expect you to be such a person. Fortunately, 1 didn’t agree to this marriage. Otherwise, my Qingning would suffer for the rest of her life.”

Matchmaker Xu covered her face, feeling a burning pain. A few moments of daze later, she realized that Li Qingyu had hit her. How could Li Qingyu, usually calm and timid, dared to hit people?

Pushed to her limit, even a rabbit would bite, let alone a person!

“Li Qingyu!” Matchmaker Xu squeezed out the words from between her teeth. “How dare you hit me!”

Li Qingyu clenched her hand that had struck Matchmaker Xu. It was her first time hitting someone, but Matchmaker Xu was truly infuriating, and Li Qingyu couldn’t help herself. “I hit you, so what?”

“I’ll fight you to death!” Matchmaker Xu rushed towards Li Qingyu.

Li Qingyu wasn’t afraid. She was half a head taller than Matchmaker Xu, and her body was sturdy. Matchmaker Xu was not her match.

After Matchmaker Xu rushed over, she started fighting with Matchmaker Xu. During the process, she slapped Matchmaker Xu a few more times, but Matchmaker Xu did not gain any advantage.

Seeing that the two of them were fighting more and more fiercely, the women who had come with Li Qingyu to help hurriedly went forward to pull them back.

However, the woman from the Xu village thought that they were here to help fight Matchmaker Xu. Naturally, the villagers would not sit back and do nothing. Therefore, they joined the fight to help Matchmaker Xu and it turned into a chaotic brawl.

When Chu Qingning arrived with Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong, they happened to see this chaotic scene.

The three of them didn’t know what to say.

Chu Qingzhi went forward and waved her hand, pushing two sides apart. She hurriedly walked towards Li Qingyu.

Chu Qingzhi asked with concern, “Mother, are you hurt?”

“I’m fine!”

Li Qingyu’s hair was in a mess, and her clothes were a little disheveled. Matchmaker Xu had pinched her twice, but it was nothing. She was a little embarrassed to be seen like this by her daughter..

Chapter 374: Key Figure

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Even Chu Qingzhi didn’t expect her usually mild-mannered mother to lead a group brawl. She couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing and exasperating at the same time. “Mother, go rest on the side. 1’11 handle the rest!”

“You’ve had a tiring journey. Rest well. 1 can handle this,” Li Qingyu said, pulling Chu Qingzhi to Tang Jinghong’s side.

As a mother, it was her duty to protect her daughter. She also didn’t want to involve Qingzhi in this mess. Matchmaker Xu’s character was too despicable. What if she spoke ill of Qingzhi too?

Matchmaker Xu was in a miserable state after the fight. Her hair was disheveled, and she looked like a madwoman. Her clothes were pulled askew, and one of her shoes was missing. Her face bore several red and swollen handprints, making her look utterly disheveled.

Fuming, she retorted, “Li Qingyu, you’ve raised some good daughters. Whoever marries them marries a jinx!”

Annoyed, Tang Jinghong spoke up, his tone cold, “When Qingzhi is out helping the Imperial Court and the officials, serving the country and the people, defending the nation, you are here accusing her of being arrogant. Shame on you.”

The imposing aura struck Matchmaker Xu like a sword, causing her to step back a few paces, her heart pounding. She dared not look at the person who spoke. “I… I…”

Tang Jinghong continued, “When your village faced drought and water shortages, if it weren’t for Qingzhi searching for water sources for you, would you have had water to drink?”

“If it weren’t for Qingzhi risking her life to pray for rain, you might have all perished by now. Do you still have the chance to pick a fight?”

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Matchmaker Xu lowered her head. This was an undeniable fact. She couldn’t refute a single word.

The other villagers from Xu Village also hung their heads in guilt.

Tang Jinghong’s stern gaze swept across them. “In my opinion, women can also choose the life they want and the person they want to marry. Matchmakers can introduce and guide, but they can’t force marriages.”

“You are also parents. How would you feel if someone spoke ill of your children in the same way?”

The villagers of Xu Village hung their heads even lower.

Chu Qingning looked up at Tang Jinghong. In an instant, his image in her heart elevated significantly. The person her fifth sister had set her eyes on was indeed extraordinary. His words were well-spoken.

A faint smile appeared in Chu Qingzhi’s eyes. Jinghong was truly a leader. In just a few sentences, he managed to handle a group of madwomen. Quite impressive.

Matchmaker Xu hesitated for a moment and then mumbled, “I… I didn’t mean for things to turn out like this. I initially wanted to do a good thing…”

Tang Jinghong intensified his tone, putting psychological pressure on Matchmaker Xu. “The situation hasn’t escalated too much yet. There’s still a chance to salvage it.”

Matchmaker Xu glanced at Tang Jinghong. “Then… what should 1 do?”

Tang Jinghong said solemnly, “Apologize and clarify the facts to everyone.”

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Matchmaker Xu took a few steps toward Li Qingyu. “Sister Qingyu, 1 was wrong in this matter. 1’11 go and explain the truth to everyone. I promise to clarify everything within a day. 1 won’t speak ill of Qingning again in the future.”

If she didn’t yield this time, the two families would become archenemies. Thinking about it, Chu Qingzhi had also helped her family, and she couldn’t repay kindness with enmity. She had been blinded by resentment and anger before, but now that she calmed down, she needed to remedy the situation. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Qingyu hadn’t completely appeased, but she also didn’t want to make things worse. “If 1 heard you saying another bad word about Qingning, you are finished!”

Matchmaker Xu quickly said, “No, no, I won’t.” Her face was still burning with pain.

Li Qingyu snorted. “Let’s go.”

Back in the village, Li Qingyu asked Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong to rest, while she hurried to prepare dinner.

She already considered Tang Jinghong her son-in-law. He came all the way home, and as a mother-in-law, she had to make a good meal to replenish his energy.

Taking advantage of the break, Tang Jinghong took Chu Qingzhi to his new house. He hadn’t shown it to her yet.

Tang Jinghong’s new house was to the left of Chu family’s new house, with Chu Xuhua’s new house to the right. Chu Xujin’s house was under construction on the right as well. The four houses formed a horizontal line.

Tang Jinghong’s new house hadn’t been decorated yet. He was too busy and hadn’t found the time.

Tang Jinghong pushed open the door and entered the house. “I’ll go buy a bed and some bedding and furniture in a while.”

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Chu Qingzhi followed him and commented, “Does having a home give you a sense of belonging?”

Tang Jinghong nodded.

Chu Qingzhi smiled, “It’s getting late now. Go buy the things, and I’ll help you tidy up the room later.”

Tang Jinghong, with a faint smile, said, “Alright, I’ll go right away.”

Tang Jinghong walked out of the house, mounted his horse, and headed towards the county. His departing figure fell under the watchful eyes of his stepmother, Zhang Xiuting.

Building a new house, riding a big horse, and dressed in fine clothes—why did Tang Jinghong seem so wealthy?

Her gaze lingered on Tang Jinghong’s new house. She really wanted to live there. If she had treated him well back then, would she be living in such a nice house now?

The fortune-teller had said that they should stay away from Tang Jinghong; otherwise, they would face misfortune, and in severe cases, death. Zhang Xiuting kept these words firmly in her heart. But looking at Tang Jinghong’s new house, she couldn’t help but covet it.

They couldn’t approach Tang Jinghong proactively, but what if he took the initiative to look for them?

With this in mind, she thought of an idea—let Tang Shan pretend to be sick. Tang Shan was Tang Jinghong’s father; he would give his father money when he’s sick, right?

But her daydream was shattered by a voice, “Zhang Xiuting, your kitchen collapsed!”

Zhang Xiuqin was dumbfounded.

She did not dare to think too much and quickly ran home.

Back in the house, Chu Qingzhi inquired about the mooncakes from Shen Ruyue.

Shen Ruyue told her that the mooncakes had been taken away before dawn. Tan Mengyang said he would come to settle the accounts on the sixteenth.

Chu Qingzhi thought for a while. There was no problem, so she took the herbs to the cowshed.

Wu Yaqing was cleaning the cowshed, sweeping away the leftover fodder and replacing it with fresh straw. She also changed the water for the cows, working diligently. “Qingzhi, you’re here..”

Chapter 375: Ripping Off

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Chu Qingzhi walked over, “1 gathered some herbs and came to treat the cows.” Wu Yaqing joyfully said, “Qingzhi, you’re the best. I was worried about them.” “If not treated soon, they will indeed be seriously ill.” Chu Qingzhi took out the herbs one by one, combined them in a specific way, and then fed them to several cows.

Wu Yaqing was puzzled, “Qingzhi, why is each cow fed with different herbs?” Chu Qingzhi explained, “Their illnesses are different, so the herbs they take are naturally different.”

“I see…” Wu Yaqing dragged her voice, “Qingzhi, you’re really skilled.” “Qingzhi…” Shen Ruyue walked over, her expression not looking too good.

Chu Qingzhi turned around, worriedly asking, “Ruyue, what’s wrong?”

Shen Ruyue tightly furrowed her brows, “Lu Tianlan came again. She visited yesterday afternoon when you weren’t here, and now she’s back again.”

Lu Tianlan, hmm, time to thoroughly deal with Zhang Ziyang. Chu Qingzhi said, “I’ll go and see her.”

Lu Tianlan was waiting at the entrance of the courtyard in the new house. She clasped her hands tightly together, nervous and worried. When she saw Chu Qingzhi, she immediately put on a smiling face and greeted her, “Miss Qingzhi, 1 apologize for disturbing you.”

Chu Qingzhi pretended not to know why she was here. “Is there something you need?”

“Please go and see my young master again. Originally, after taking the medicine you prescribed, his body had already improved and he could move a little, but…” Lu Tianlan found it difficult to continue. “Then, he couldn’t move again.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that if Zhang Ziyang couldn’t control his lower body, he really couldn’t blame anyone for dying on a woman. “Miss, you know my rules.”

Lu Tianlan immediately handed over two hundred taels of silver, “Please, Miss.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at the money but didn’t take it. “This time it’s four hundred taels.”

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Lu Tianlan’s expression darkened and her tone was particularly friendly. “Miss Qingzhi, must you take advantage of us like this?”

“Then find someone else. I’m very busy.” Chu Qingzhi turned and walked away without any hesitation.

Lu Tianlan’s handkerchief was crumpled in her hand. She closed her eyes and suppressed her emotions, saying reluctantly, “Miss, wait a second, I’ll pay.” Chu Qingzhi turned back and took the money, “Let’s go.”

Lu Tianlan watched Chu Qingzhi’s smiling face and wished she could slap it and shatter it, “Miss, please.”

Sitting in the carriage, Chu Qingzhi soon arrived at the Zhang residence.

Chu Qingzhi walked into Zhang Ziyang’s room, and the first words she uttered were, “Diagnosis fee: four hundred taels.”

Lu Tianlan’s face turned dark, and she reluctantly handed over the money to Chu Qingzhi. She planned to take back all the money once the young master recovered. If Chu Qingzhi didn’t give it back, she would ensure Chu Qingzhi’s business failed. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Zhang Ziyang’s cheekbones were protruding, eye sockets sunken, looking emaciated. He looked at Chu Qingzhi and weakly said, “Miss Qingzhi, as long as you cure me, 1 will give you one thousand taels of silver.”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at him. “It’ll cost 2,000 taels to write the prescription later.”

Zhang Ziyang choked when he heard that. “Why is it so expensive?”

Chu Qingzhi said in a serious tone, “Young Master Zhang, I’m saving your life.

Is your life only worth a few thousand taels of silver?”

That was true, but it still hurt to have to pay a few thousand taels of diagnosis fee. Zhang Ziyang thought to himself that as long as his life could be saved, a few thousand taels of silver was nothing.

Lu Tianlan walked over. “Miss, wasn’t it a thousand taels last time?”

Chu Qingzhi calmly replied, “I’ve raised the price this time.”

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Lu Tianlan was speechless.

Chu Qingzhi took the pulse, looked at Lu Tianlan, and nonchalantly asked, “Do you want a prescription?”

Lu Tianlan clenched her teeth and handed over two banknotes each worth one thousand taels of silver to Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi took the money and glanced at Lu Tianlan. This servant girl acted as if she was taking her own money. Hehe.

She wrote down the prescription and handed it to Lu Tianlan. “Do you want me to brew the medicine for you?”

Lu Tianlan took the prescription and said impolitely, “No need. We’ll do the rest ourselves.”

Chu Qingzhi said casually, “If your young master doesn’t control his lower body, he will die. If this happens again, don’t look for me next time.”

No matter what, Zhang Ziyang would eventually die. However, if he could not control his lower body, he would die faster.

With that, Chu Qingzhi left happily.

Lu Tianlan sent Chu Qingzhi away with a dark expression. Then, she immediately instructed the other servant girls to prepare the medicine. After that, she walked to the bed and said to Zhang Ziyang, “Young Master, that Chu Qingzhi is too much.”

Zhang Ziyang agreed, “Indeed, but consider this money as her dowry.”

Lu Tianlan was stunned. “Young Master, what do you mean?”

Zhang Ziyang said with great satisfaction, “1 think Chu Qingzhi looks much more beautiful than Shen Ruyue. When I recover, 1’11 take Chu Qingzhi as a concubine. Shen Ruyue can be a maid. By then, they can serve me together.” Lu Tianlan’s eyes lit up, “Master, this is a good idea, but what if they don’t agree?”

Zhang Ziyang originally thought of a sinister plan…

To arrest Chu Xuhua, make up some charges and send him to prison, then exile him or something. Meanwhile, force Shen Ruyue to submit to him. However, he suddenly contracted a strange illness and couldn’t implement this sinister plan.

If Chu Qingzhi doesn’t agree, he will do the same thing to Tang Jinghong in order to force Chu Qingzhi.

“Don’t worry, Chu Qingzhi will agree.”

But things are unpredictable…

After drinking the medicine that night, Zhang Ziyang recovered his strength. When he regained his strength, he felt like a lion. He wanted to go to a brothel to sleep with women.

Remembering Chu Qingzhi’s words, Lu Tianlan stopped Zhang Ziyang and also warned him not to engage in sexual activities.

Zhang Ziyang thought about his strange illness and dismissed the thought. However, once the idea was formed, it was challenging to dispel. After enduring for a while, he found that his desire not only didn’t decrease but increased. So, he brought Lu Tianlan to bed.

Lu Tianlan struggled and refused, but Zhang Ziyang thought she was flirting with him.

And the cost of him doing that was his life.

Zhang Ziyang’s wife had long been displeased with Lu Tianlan, and she used this matter as an excuse to sell Lu Tianlan.

No one cared about Lu Tianlan’s future fate.

On the other side, after leaving the Zhang residence, Chu Qingzhi walked towards the furniture store and coincidentally met Tang Jinghong.

Coincidentally, when she arrived, Tang Jinghong and his people were preparing to transport furniture to Chu village.

“Jinghong.”

Tang Jinghong was a little surprised to see Chu Qingzhi. “Why are you in the county?”

Chu Qingzhi said vaguely, “I’ll tell you when we get back.”

Tang Jinghong did not ask further. “Then do you want to eat anything? 1’11 buy it for you.”

Chu Qingzhi shook her head and said with a playful tone, “No need. Mother must have prepared a lot of delicious food. If I snack, 1 won’t be able to eat much later.”

Tang Jinghong smiled. “Then let’s go back and eat the food Aunt made.”

“Ok..”

Chapter 376: Look As You Please

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Fengxin County.

A few days ago, Chu Qingning and the others went to the nunnery to collect medicinal herbs. Chu Qingning and Yuan Hongjun delivered the herbs back to the Chu village. Bao Linjiang went to collect medicinal herbs for Lin Yingmin’s legs.

Early this morning, Yuan Hongjun rushed to Fengxin County again.

Now that the medicinal herbs were ready and the medical tools for extracting the silver needles were prepared, the only thing left was to start extracting the silver needles from Lin Yingmin’s acupuncture points. However, at this moment, Lin Yingmin refused, leaving Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang bewildered.

Yuan Hongjun thought about it, thinking that Lin Yingmin might be worried about his medical skills. He promised, “Young Master Lin, we will definitely succeed in removing the silver needles for you. No need to worry.”

“I…” Lin Yingmin looked out of the window, observing two chattering magpies perched on the wall, hesitating to speak. Finally, he fell into silence.

Bao Linjiang waved his hand in front of him. “Young Master Lin, do you want us to treat your legs? If not, well leave.”

They agreed to treat his leg for their master’s sake, but he was actually unwilling.

Lin Yingmin finally reacted. He turned to look at Bao Linjiang and stammered, “Where’s your master?”

Both of them were speechless.

It turned out that he wanted their master to do it. The two of them understood.

Bao Linjiang said, “Our master is usually very busy. It’s impossible for her to specially make a trip to Fengxin County to treat your legs.”

Lin Yingmin was very disappointed. He lowered his head slowly. He really wanted to see that girl again. “Then, then can you take me to her?”

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Bao Linjiang hesitated, glanced at Yuan Hongjun, and seeing no objection from Yuan Hongjun, he agreed, “If you want to go, we can take you.”

Lin Yingmin had helped them, so his master shouldn’t be angry.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang helped Lin Yingmin up. Then, they got into the Lin family’s carriage and left the Lin residence.

In the Lin family’s main courtyard.

In the courtyard, First Madam Lin, who was dressed elegantly, was talking to her daughter. Halfway through her sentence, a servant girl in green walked in.

“First Madam, Second Miss, First Young Master has left the residence.”

First Madam Lin immediately frowned. “Why has he been leaving the residence so often recently?”

The servant girl in green said, “It should be because of the legs.”

At the mention of the legs, First Madam Lin asked, “By the way, who are those two strange young men?”

The servant girl in green had already found out. “They’re people Young Master met in the medical hall. They should know about medicine.”

“They know medicine?” A trace of anger flashed across First Madam Lin’s face. “Who allowed First Young Master to leave the residence at will? Send people to bring First Young Master back. They were all scammers!”

The servant girl in green bowed. “Yes, Madam.” With that, she left in a hurry. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The second daughter of the Lin family… Lin Xueyi asked in confusion, “Mother, what happened?”

First Madam Lin’s expression was ugly. “Yesterday, Lin Yingmin brought someone back and said that he was his friend. Today, another young man came. He also said that he was his friend, but he didn’t mention anything about medical skills. He must be planning to treat his legs secretly.”

Lin Xueyi frowned. “Does Lin Yingmin begin to suspect something?”

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A look of disgust appeared on First Madam Lin’s face. “I don’t know either, but looking at how he rushed out of the residence with the two young men, it’s very likely that he found a way to treat his legs.”

“No, we can’t let him treat his legs,” Lin Xueyi said ruthlessly. “Mother, not only did Lin Yingmin kill my brother, but he also occupied my brother’s position. We can’t let him recover. We have to make him suffer for the rest of his life.”

The death of her eldest son was the sore spot in Eldest Madam Lin’s heart. She wished she could skin Lin Yingmin alive. However, First Master Lin protected Lin Yingming tightly and repeatedly warned her not to touch Lin Yingmin. This made the resentment in First Madam Lin’s heart deepen.

First Madam Lin’s voice was filled with hatred. “Don’t worry, I know what to do.”

A group of family servants on horseback surrounded the carriage up front.

The servant girl in green walked to the front of the carriage. On the surface, she looked respectful, but in her heart, she was disdainful. “First Young Master, First Madam asked me to bring you back.”

Lin Yingmin’s heart tightened. When he left, he didn’t tell First Madam because he was afraid that she wouldn’t agree. He didn’t expect her to send people to chase after him.

Yuan Hongjun, not understanding the situation, asked, “Young Master Lin, what’s going on?”

Lin Yingmin calmly explained, “Although First Madam is not my birth mother, she has treated me better than my mother. She is very concerned about me. She is probably afraid that 1 might encounter danger, so she asked me to return.”

Yuan Hongjun felt a little strange, but he couldn’t tell what was strange. “Then are you still going with us?”

Lin Yingmin struggled between filial piety and the desire to see Chu Qingzhi for a moment. In the end, he chose filial piety. He planned to explain to First Madam first before going to find Chu Qingzhi.

“I don’t want First Madam to worry, so I’m sorry. I won’t go with you for now.”

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang exchanged a glance and didn’t say much. They got off the carriage.

Lin Yingmin returned with the family servants.

Bao Linjiang looked in the direction of the carriage, hesitated, and said, “Hongjun, I feel… there’s something fishy going on.”

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Yuan Hongjun nodded. “1 think so too.” He turned around and walked in the direction of the Chu Village. “Little Abalone, let’s go. We’ve tried our best.”

Bao Linjiang followed Yuan Hongjun. “Master should be back, right?”

Yuan Hongjun’s eyes lit up. “She must be back.”

The two of them looked at each other and used their Qing Gong to fly back.

At Tang Jinghong’s house.

After some arrangement, Tang Jinghong’s room looked decent.

He chose the room on the left side of the first floor. The room had a square layout, about thirty square meters, and was very spacious.

A large bed, a wardrobe, a round table with four stools, and a tea table with two chairs by the window. It looked simple and clean.

Tang Jinghong looked at the simple room and felt that he should start decorating the house.

“Qingzhi, wait a moment.” Tang Jinghong took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and wiped Chu Qingzhi’s sweat.

He wouldn’t have kept a handkerchief on him before, but since being with Chu Qingzhi, he thought a young lady might need it and had been carrying it with him.

Chu Qingzhi helped Tang Jinghong make the bed and clean the room. She did not use any spells. The weather was hot, so she was covered in sweat.

When Tang Jinghong said that he would wipe her sweat, she stood there obediently and waited for Tang Jinghong to wipe her sweat.

In her impression, it was usually a woman who wiped a man’s sweat, but it was the other way around. She looked at Tang Jinghong. She didn’t expect men in ancient times to be so gentle and considerate.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi looking at him, Tang Jinghong asked, “Is my face dirty?”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and shook her head. “No, it’s quite clean.”

“Then what are you looking at?”

“Look at you!”

Tang Jinghong suddenly felt a little embarrassed. “Then I’ll let you look as you please.”

Chu Qingzhi laughed. Jinghong was quite cute sometimes..

Chapter 377: Sisters Gathering

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“Master…” Bao Linjiang’s loud voice echoed, audible throughout the village.

Chu Qingzhi was picking people to make bread and biscuits in the old house.

Currently, the bread and biscuits were still in the trial sales stage. She was preparing in advance, planning to start the next step immediately when the situation became stable.

“Linjiang, at the old house.”

Bao Linjiang immediately walked over.

Yuan Hongjun followed closely behind.

Bao Linjiang said quickly, “Master, when did you come back?”

“In the afternoon.” After Chu Qingzhi answered, she asked with concern, “Why are you back so late?”

Bao Linjiang told Chu Qingzhi what happened in Fengxin County and said, “Master, Lin Yingmin is so strange. Why doesn’t he want us to treat him?” They were not very familiar with each other, so she definitely did not know. Chu Qingzhi said, “Did you tell him the location of my house?”

Bao Linjiang nodded. “Yes.”

“Then don’t worry about him. If he wants to be treated, he can come over himself.” Chu Qingzhi didn’t take it to heart. They were just strangers.

“Yeah.”

The sky gradually darkened, and the clouds were dyed dark. It was gradually impossible to see clearly in the distance. The villagers carried hoes back home one after another. The children who had been causing trouble for the entire day also returned home…

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Li Qingyu made a table full of dishes. There were chicken, duck, fish, and everything. It was very sumptuous.

Everyone sat around the table.

Grandpa Chu took a big sip of beer and asked with concern, “Jinghong, when are you leaving this time?”

Tang Jinghong replied, “I’ll leave tomorrow morning.”

Grandpa Chu’s hand paused. “Why are you in such a hurry?”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “There are still many things waiting for me to deal with in the capital. I’ve already left for two days. If I don’t go back now, something might happen.”

Grandpa Chu said regretfully, “The Mid-Autumn Festival is the day after tomorrow. Can’t you leave after the Mid-Autumn Festival?”

Tang Jinghong was so busy that he forgot about the Mid-Autumn Festival. He said apologetically, “Grandpa, 1’11 spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with you next year.”

“Alright.” Grandpa Chu was a reasonable person. Considering that Tang Jinghong had a heavy responsibility, he didn’t say anything else. “Come, Jinghong, drink with me.”

Tang Jinghong quickly picked up the wine bowl with both hands. “Grandpa, cheers.”

“Cheers.” Grandpa Chu happily drank the beer.

Granny Chu smiled and said, “Jinghong, eat. Don’t just drink.”

Tang Jinghong smiled and replied, “Yes, Grandma.”

After dinner, Chu Qingzhi walked towards the old house. Suddenly, she heard many footsteps behind her.

Chu Qingzhi turned around and looked at everyone. “Why are you following me?”

“I’ll go make mooncakes with you.” There was a hint of shyness between Chu Qingyue’s gentle eyebrows.

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Chu Qingyan said loudly, “Second Sister wants to make some mooncakes for her future husband. Coincidentally, Brother Jinghong is going to the capital, so she wanted to ask him to help bring the mooncakes to him.”

Chu Qingyue hurriedly covered Chu Qingyan’s mouth and felt even more embarrassed. “Who asked you to speak?”

Chu Qingning teased, “Second Sister, even if Qingyan didn’t say it, we would know.”

Chu Qingyue reached out and pinched Chu Qingning’s face. “If you continue to talk about me, I’ll talk about you too.”

“Second Sister, don’t.” Chu Qingning hurriedly dodged and hid behind Chu Qingzhi. She felt safe with her fifth sister.

Chu Qingzhi asked the others, “What about you?”

Shen Ruyue said, “I’ll make some mooncakes for Brother Shanwu as a festival gift.” The main reason was that she wanted to make some for Xuhua.

Chu Qingshuang said, “I’ll make some for Master and Senior Brother. It’s the holidays, so I have to send some gifts.”

Chu Qingyan said, “I’ll make some for Fifth Sister. Fifth Sister is my sister and my master. It’s been hard on her.”

Chu Qingzhi touched Chu Qingyan’s head. Just hearing these words made her happy. “It’s nothing.”

Chu Qingyan held Chu Qingzhi’s hand with both hands and looked at her gratefully. “Fifth Sister is my benefactor.”

Chu Qingning continued, “Fifth Sister is our benefactor.”

Wu Yaqing raised her hand. “I agree. If not for Qingzhi, 1 wouldn’t have known that my life could be so colorful.”

Chu Qingyue looked at Wu Yaqing. “Why are you here?”

Wu Yaqing’s eyes were filled with longing. “I want to make some mooncakes and send them back to my mother, grandfather, grandmother, and uncles.”

Yaqing had grown up. Chu Qingzhi said, “Then make more.”

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Wu Yaqing nodded happily. “Yes.”

It was Ge Lihua’s turn. She pursed her lips and said, “I want to make some mooncakes to commemorate my family. Since everyone is here, you can teach me.”

Chu Qingyan said readily, “Everyone can teach you.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Ge Lihua’s eyes were wet as she nodded gently. “Thank you.”

After speaking, everyone’s eyes were on Chu Qingning…

Chu Qingning’s expression immediately became unnatural. She stammered, “I… I want to make some for you.”

Everyone revealed suspicious expressions. It was obvious that she was not making mooncakes for them.

Chu Qingning’s expression became stiff under the gaze. She smiled dryly and quickly ran towards the old house.

There were all kinds of ingredients and tools for making mooncakes. After arriving at the old house, everyone got busy…

They were busy here. Tang Jinghong, Chu Xuhua, Chu Xujin, Chu Xuyuan, Chu Xuyao, and Li Zhangjie sat at the table and set up a chessboard.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang had gone to deal with the herbs and were not here.

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao had been learning chess recently, so the two of them used their pocket money to buy a chessboard. They originally wanted to buy a guqin, but it was too expensive and they could not afford it.

Tang Jinghong knew how to play chess, but he didn’t teach and just watched quietly.

The other three were just watching… In the past half a year, Chu Xuhua and the others had already learnt how to read and did not need to go to class at night.

After a while, Grandpa Chu and Chu Rong also came over to watch.

Li Qingyu and Granny Chu went to the old house to help make mooncakes. The mooncakes they needed for the festival had not been prepared yet, so they had to make some as soon as possible. Other than eating, they would also send them as a gift. In short, they needed a lot.

While making mooncakes, Shen Ruyue talked about how Chu Xuhua tried to sell sausages, bread, sandwiches, and biscuits.

“Qingzhi, these four things are very easy to sell. Several people have already expressed their desire to order more. What do you think we should do next?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Only accept small orders first. After we’re confident, we’ll build a workshop on a large scale. Don’t be anxious, or we might lose money. We don’t lack money now. Don’t be radical and expand our business steadily.”

This was what Shen Ruyue thought. “Qingzhi, I know what to do.”

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment and said, “Ruyue, I’m often away. You can handle the business at home. Don’t be afraid of making a mistake. If you make a mistake, just correct it. No one will blame you..”

Chapter 378: Writing Her Own Story

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Shen Ruyue enjoyed the feeling of being trusted. Excitement surged in her heart as she promised, “Qingzhi, rest assured, I will do my best to manage the family business.”

Chu Qingzhi expressed her trust. “All of us believe you.”

After finishing the mooncakes and returning home, Chu Qingshuang brought out a wrapped package from her room. “Fifth sister, the beer bottle is ready. Take a look.”

She opened the package, revealing a lovely large-bellied bottle, thin and white, with the word “beer” delicately engraved on it. It was crafted exactly as Chu Qingzhi had requested, showing exquisite workmanship.

Chu Qingzhi took the bottle and examined it carefully. Smooth and round both inside and out, it was a high-quality porcelain piece. “Qingshuang, how much did it cost to make this bottle?”

Chu Qingshuang raised two fingers. “Two copper coins.”

It was really impressive to make such a bottle at the cost of two copper coins. Chu Qingzhi praised, “Qingshuang, well done. When the time comes, 1 will buy beer bottles for our beer business from you.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Excited, Chu Qingshuang expressed her gratitude. “Thank you, Fifth sister. I will do my best.”

“Good,” Chu Qingzhi said. “Go and rest.”

Chu Qingshuang returned to her room happily.

Chu Qingzhi took the bottle to the kitchen and filled it up with water. She weighed it out. It was exactly half a kilo.

Afterward, she brought the bottle back to her room, put the yellow chrysanthemum given to her by Tang Jinghong in it, and placed it on the desk.

The flower and the bottle complemented each other.

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Sitting on the chair, Chu Qingzhi stared at the flower. Her mind drifted away, reminiscing about her past.

After some contemplation, she decided it was time to reveal her identity to Tang Jinghong. However, instead of telling him directly, she chose to write it as a story.

Once completed, she would show it to Tang Jinghong as her confession.

Chu Qingzhi was a little nervous. She took a deep breath and calmed herself down. Then, she took a pen and paper and began to write.

She had a lot of experiences and would not be able to finish writing in a short period of time. She would probably be able to finish it before the new year. The timing was just right. When the time came, she would let Jinghong see the real her.

In a small courtyard in the county.

Hong’er gave herself a simple name, Hong Yujun.

At this moment, she sat by the window, gazing at the round moon hanging high in the sky.

Having removed the ugly makeup in the evening, her true beauty was revealed. Delicate features adorned her face, resembling a beautiful woman.

“Young Master, have you settled your matters?”

“When are you coming back to see me?”

Hong Yujun’s eyes were filled with deep longing. “Moon, oh Moon, they say you can carry feelings. Can you transmit my longing for Young Young Master to him?”

At the same time, Lin Yingmin was also gazing at the moon.

In his room, with the window wide open, a gentle breeze carrying the fragrance of osmanthus blew in. The night wind brought a hint of tenderness, brushing against his skin, leaving a lingering sensation.

Sitting in a wheelchair, he slightly raised his head, gazing at the moonlit sky.

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The moon tonight was exceptionally round and bright. Occasionally, a wisp of clouds drifted across, making it seem as though the moon itself was in motion.

Bright moonlight descended, penetrated through the window, and fell onto Lin Yingmin’s handsome face. His brows furrowed slightly, revealing a faint sense of sorrow.

First Madam had said that his legs couldn’t be treated, and those claiming otherwise were probably deceiving him. However, how could such a beautiful woman be a deceiver?

Madam worried about him being deceived and prohibited him from leaving the mansion to find her.

But he really wanted to see her again, to ask her name.

“How can 1 leave the mansion?”

Lin Yingmin muttered softly, his voice dissolving into the night wind.

The next morning.

Chu Qingyue handed a wrapped package and a letter to Tang Jinghong. “Brother Jinghong, could you please take these things to Yuting for me?”

Tang Jinghong put away the items. “1 will make sure to pass them to him.”

Chu Qingyue said, “Thank you, Brother Jinghong.”

“No need to be polite.” Tang Jinghong turned to face Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, I’m setting off.”

“I’ll escort you to the village entrance.” Chu Qingzhi walked towards Tang Jinghong, took his hand, and walked together to the village entrance.

Chu Qingzhi stopped in her tracks and said with concern, “Be careful on the way. Send me a message when you reach the capital.”

“Sure.” Tang Jinghong mounted his horse, adjusted the items Chu Qingzhi gave him, and pulled the reins. “Qingzhi, I’m leaving.”

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“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi waved to Tang Jinghong. She was reluctant to part with Tang Jinghong. She even wanted to accompany him to the capital.

Tang Jinghong became more distant, and when his figure disappeared, Chu Qingzhi returned home.

Looking at the prayer beads in her hand, she decided to cook something special for the young monk. It was also approaching the Mid-Autumn Festival, a good time to make the little guy joyful.

Chu Qingzhi baked bread and biscuits with milk and made some vegetarian mooncakes. She summoned three eagles and sent the things to the young monk.

Tiannan Temple.

The young monk was sitting on the steps outside the meditation room. He was holding a vegetarian bun in each hand and eating it. His fair and tender face puffed out like a little squirrel.

In front of him stood a majestic eagle, accompanying him like a friend.

Suddenly, three eagles descended from the sky, each carrying a small basket in its beak.

When the young monk saw this scene, his eyes widened in shock.

The eagle standing in front of the young monk flew into the sky immediately, emitting a cry that seemed like cheering or welcoming. Finally, all four eagles landed in front of the young monk.

Three eagles placed the small baskets in front of the young monk. After a moment, they spread their wings and flew away.

The young monk understood that it was specially given to him.

“Is it you, Miss Chu, who sent the eagles to deliver these to me?” The young monk smiled happily, walked over, and brought the baskets into the meditation room.

He opened the basket and looked at it. “Eh? What are these? Why haven’t I seen them before?”

The young monk’s eyes, which were like black jade, were filled with curiosity.

There was another letter here.

He took out the letter and rushed out of the meditation room excitedly like a firecracker. He went to the abbot’s room.

“Master, look, Miss Chu has sent me a letter.”

The young monk was a child picked up by the abbot. When he was picked up, he was three and a half years old. The abbot saw that the little guy was pitiful, so he took him in as a disciple.

The abbot was doing his daily morning class when he was interrupted by the young monk.. “Who is Miss Chu?”

Chapter 379: Flattery

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“That girl who looks like my mother and is very beautiful. Her name is Chu Qingzhi…”

The abbot realized who he was talking about and was quite surprised. “You still remember what your mother looks like?”

The young monk shook his head slowly, puffing his cheeks. “1 don’t remember, but my mother also liked to wear light green dresses. She must look a lot like my mother.”

The abbot was left speechless. He must be getting old and couldn’t understand the logic of children anymore.

The abbot asked, “You mentioned that Misser Chu wrote you a letter. When did you become so close?”

The young monk tilted his head, joyfully saying, “We became close when she came to the temple.”

The abbot asked, “Do you want me to read the letter to you?”

The young monk handed the cherished letter to the abbot. “Master, read it slowly so that 1 can memorize the contents.”

Opening the letter, the abbot began to read slowly, following the young monk’s request. “Little friend, these are the milk bread, milk biscuits, and vegetarian mooncakes 1 made for you. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.”

The abbot silently folded the letter and returned it to the young monk. “Master will bring you to travel in a while. How about that?”

He didn’t even know that so many new things had been created. As the abbot of Tiannan Temple, he couldn’t be too ignorant. It was time to go down the mountain and take a look.

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The young monk’s eyes lit up. “Can we go and see Miss Chu?”

“If you want to go, we’ll go. There’s no fixed place to go when traveling. Just follow your heart.”

The young monk went forward and hugged the abbot. “Master, you’re the best.”

The host patted the young monk’s back and smiled kindly. This smile was a little like that of a grandpa.

At the Li Family Porcelain Workshop.

Li Zhenzong and Li Shaoliang walked side by side towards the porcelain workshop… n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Suddenly, Li Zhenzong, puzzled, looked at Li Shaoliang. “You used to dislike coming to the porcelain workshop. Why are you coming every day now?”

Li Shaoliang glanced at Li Zhenzong. Should he tell his father that it was to see Qingshuang?

If he took Qingshuang away, his father, who valued her so much, might disown him. There was no rush; he would wait until Qingshuang learned all of his father’s skills.

He deliberately complained, “Father, in the past, you always scolded me when 1 didn’t come. Now that I’m here, you’re still unhappy.”

“I’m not unhappy; 1 just find it strange.” Li Zhenzong suddenly stopped walking and, looking at his son, said, “Shaoliang, you’re not allowed to have any ideas about Qingshuang.”

He wanted to nurture Qing Shuang into the top porcelain artisan. When she became the top artisan, suitors would probably be lining up at their doorstep. She didn’t need to marry his good for nothing son.

If Li Shaoliang knew that his father viewed him as a good for nothing, he wouldn’t complain again.

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Li Shaoliang protested, “Dad, they say not to let the fertile water flow into someone else’s field. Why are you helping outsiders instead of your own son?”

Li Zhenzong snorted. “Qingshuang is the fertile water, what are you?”

Li Shaoliang was stunned, then he reacted, “Dad, I’m your son. Do you have to belittle your own son like this?”

Li Zhenzong deliberately provoked Li Shaoliang. “Then show me I’m wrong!”

Li Shaoliang was now in charge of a porcelain shop. The business of the shop was neither good nor bad. In Li Zhenzong’s eyes, his son was a disappointment. “Father, what do you think 1 should do?” Li Shaoliang asked helplessly.

“You ask me? Who should 1 ask?” He wasn’t good at managing the shop. As a result, even though their porcelain was better, their business was worse. It was frustrating.

Li Shaoliang didn’t know what to say.

Father and son entered the Li Family Porcelain Workshop…

Qingshuang was standing at the door, waiting for the two. Seeing them, she quickly greeted, “Master, Senior Brother.”

As soon as Qingshuang appeared, Li Shaoliang’s frustration disappeared instantly. He quickly walked over to her. “Qingshuang, why are you standing at the door?”

Li Zhenzong’s slightly open mouth slowly closed. Shouldn’t it be him who spoke first?

Chu Qingshuang presented the mooncakes she brought. Three identical-sized food containers, one of which she handed to Li Zhenzong with both hands. “Master, these are mooncakes 1 made myself. Please try them.”

Li Zhenzong smiled and took the food box. He said lovingly, “Qingshuang, you’re so considerate.”

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As soon as Li Shaoliang took the food box, he opened it. The fragrance of baked mooncakes wafted into his nose. He couldn’t wait to eat one. “Eh, what kind of filling is this mooncake? I’ve never eaten it before.”

Chu Qingshuang raised her chin with a proud expression. “This is the filling my Fifth Sister developed. It’s delicious, right?”

“It’s delicious.” The mooncake was only the size of a palm. Li Shaoliang ate it in a few bites. “This mooncake is really delicious. It’s not like the ones I used to eat.”

“If you like it, 1’11 make some more for you.” Senior Brother was so good to her, so she should treat him better.

Li Zhenzong looked at his youngest disciple and son. The two of them were actually quite compatible, but his son was too disappointing. If Qingshuang married him, this kid would definitely drag her down!

“Ahem…” Li Zhenzong cleared his throat and subtly reminded, “Qingshuang, your current priority is to excel in porcelain craftsmanship. Put aside other matters for now, understand?”

Li Shaoliang glanced at his father, his eyes expressing, ‘Don’t think I don’t know you’re trying to separate me and Junior Sister. 1 won’t give up.’

Li Zhenzong felt a bit annoyed, then turned away. He didn’t want to bother with his son anymore. Pearls should be set in high-quality jewelry. Has anyone seen pearls set in copper or iron?

Chu Qingshuang replied seriously, “Master, 1 know.”

Li Zhenzong nodded, took the food container, and went to his separate little room to enjoy the filial gift from his disciple.

Li Shaoliang pointed to the remaining food container. “Qingshuang, who is that one for?”

Chu Qingshuang smiled and said, “It’s for Wenyu.”

Coincidentally, Li Wen Yu walked over, hearing Chu Qing Shuang’s words. She raised her cute face and asked, “Sister Qingshuang, what are you giving me?”

Chu Qingshuang handed the food box to Li Wenyu. “These are mooncakes I made myself. Enjoy.”

Li Wenyu happily took it. “Thank you, Sister Qingshuang.”

Chu Qingshuang smiled and patted Li Wenyu’s head. “You’re so obedient.”

Li Wenyu immediately put on a big smile. “Sister Qingshuang is also obedient..”

Chapter 380: Chaos

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

When Yan Yanrong walked in and saw this harmonious scene, her face immediately darkened. Without thinking, she mocked, “Obedient? What’s so obedient about you? Always ingratiating yourself to please the master, what’s the use?!”

Chu Qingshuang retorted with eloquence, “I please Master, so Master teaches me well. What have you done to make Master happy?”

She had been so tolerant, but Yan Yanrong was still unreasonable. In that case, she would not give in in the future.

Last time, she even framed her. Fortunately, Senior Brother did not take it seriously, and Wenyu could also testify for her. Otherwise, she would definitely be wronged.

Fifth Sister had said that if people respect you, you’ll respect them tenfold. If people push their luck, don’t be polite.

From now on, she wouldn’t endure this anymore!

Seeing Chu Qingshuang, who had always been docile, retorted, Yan Yanrong became even angrier. “I’ve already prepared a gift for Master. You don’t have to worry.”

Chu Qingshuang looked at Yan Yanrong coldly and said, “I initially didn’t want to talk to you, but you started this.”

Pointing her finger at Chu Qingshuang, Yan Yanrong angrily said, “Chu Qingshuang, who gave you the courage to talk to me like this?”

Chu Qingshuang provocatively retorted, “What’s wrong with talking to you like this? Who do you think you are? Are you a princess? Unfortunately, you don’t have that status!”

Yan Yanrong was so infuriated that she stomped her foot!

“Yan Yanrong, if you have the ability, let’s compete in porcelain. Don’t come looking for trouble again. You’re really annoying.” After saying that, Chu Qingshuang turned around and entered the porcelain workshop. She didn’t want to waste any more time.

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Yan Yanrong was flustered and exasperated. She said fiercely, “Chu Qingshuang, just you wait!”

Li Shaoliang and Li Wenyu glanced at Yan Yanrong and followed Chu Qingshuang into the porcelain workshop.

Yan Yanrong stomped her feet in anger!

At the military camp.

Two half-grown, fluffy white tigers strolled towards the mess hall, appearing leisurely, as if taking a casual stroll.

As the darlings of the entire military camp, they invariably became the center of attention whenever they appeared.

“Little Jun and Little Jiang went to the kitchen to eat again.” Yuan Hongjun’s white tiger was called Little Jiang, and Bao Linjiang’s white tiger was called Little Jun.

“Going to eat by themselves every day. They’re too obedient.”

“Are tigers nowadays so smart?”

“I don’t know, but the tigers of the two little divine doctors must be smart.”

Xiao Jun and Xiao Jiang not only ate in the mess hall by themselves but also drank water and bathed by themselves. Sometimes, they even accompanied the soldiers in the camp during training, acting as supervisors. They were very intelligent and adorable, becoming the camp’s mascots.

Yuan Hongshan and Bao Linjiang watched the two tigers leave, then they themselves left the military camp.

In a small house in the county, the room was filled with various medicinal herbs. Upon entering, a refreshing herbal fragrance could be immediately smelled.

Yuan Hongshan entered the room and sniffed the air, “Today, we should be able to finish processing.”

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Bao Linjiang didn’t respond to him. He sat down on a chair and pulled out a letter from his arms. After reading it, he exclaimed, “Hongjun, the Mangnolia officinalis, Salvia miltiorrhiza, and Fritillaria cirrhosa that Master wants will be delivered this afternoon.”

Yuan Hongjun hurriedly took the letter over. After reading it, he said, “That’s great. Hurry up and deal with the herbs. We’ll tell Master at noon.”

Bao Linjiang said happily, “Okay.”

Yunfei School’s library.

These days, Xv Jizhou’s mood was not good. He seemed to have fallen into a state of depression, and his spirit seemed to be low… n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Hey, Brother Xu, be careful!” By the time Ji Hongshan spoke, it was already too late. Xu Jizhou twisted his ankle on the stairs and fell down.

When he rolled to the bottom floor, Jiang Zhaoyong happened to walk into the pavilion. When he heard the commotion, he looked up and saw Xu Jizhou, who was bleeding from his mouth and nose.6

Jiang Zhaoyong was stunned.

Ignoring the grudge between the two of them, he quickly went forward, but he did not touch Xu Jizhou. “How are you?”

Xu Jizhou’s body was in so much pain that his vision was turning black. He did not care who it was. “Send me to Chu Qingning and let her treat me…”

When Jiang Zhaoyong heard this, he did not want to care about him anymore. “Qingning has already rejected you. Why are you still looking for her?”

“Send me there…” He was indignant. Ever since he was young, no one had rejected him. Chu Qingning was the first. He was originally looking forward to it, but he was rejected. The more he thought about it, the more he could not accept it. He had to ask the reason personally.

He did not have the chance before, but now was the best opportunity.

Ji Hongshan rushed down, saw Xu Jizhou covered in blood, and was shocked. “Brother Xu, I’ll send you to Senior Brother. They have good medical skills and will definitely cure you. You’ll be okay.”

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Xu Jizhou held Ji Hongshan’s hand and endured the pain. He said weakly, “Take me to Chu Qingning.”

Ji Hongshan disagreed. “Why do you have to go so far?”

Xu Jizhou’s eyes were unfocused, but he insisted, “Take me…” A lot of blood flowed from the corners of his mouth again. He looked at Ji Hongshan, pleading, “Take me…”

Ji Hongshan could not refuse. “Okay, I’ll send you there.” He carried Xu Jizhou on his back and rushed out to find Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao. “Junior Brothers, please bring me to your house to look for Chu Qingning. He fell down the stairs. It’s very serious…”

Jiang Zhaoyong, who had caught up, said, “I’ll take you there. Let’s go.”

“Thank you.” The matter was urgent, and children were definitely not as fast as adults. Ji Hongshan did not delay and quickly followed Jiang Zhaoyong.

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao were shocked when they saw the blood. Before the two of them could speak, everyone left.

Chu Xuyuan craned his neck to take a look and asked in confusion, “Ninth Brother, there are doctors in the school. Why are they looking for Fourth Sister?”

Chu Xuyao thought for a while. “The person Senior Brother is carrying seems to be Xu Jizhou.”

“Xu Jizhou?” Chu Xuyuan reacted. “It’s that…”

Chu Xuyao nodded and frowned. “Xu Jizhou and Jiang Zhaoyong both went. Our house is going to be in chaos.”

Chu Xuyuan nodded. “It’s indeed going to be in chaos.”

When they finally arrived at the Chu Village, Xu Jizhou had already passed out.

Ji Hongshan had never been to the Chu Village and did not know anyone. Jiang Zhaoyong had been here many times and had already familiarized himself with it. He walked straight towards Chu Qingzhi’s house.

The mulberry leaves were not enough. Chu Qingning carried the basket to pick the mulberry leaves. As soon as she walked out of the house, she bumped into Jiang Zhaoyong. She was filled with surprise. “Why are you guys here?”

Jiang Zhaoyong still knew who was more important. He quickly said, “Qingning, Xu Jizhou fell from the stairs and is severely injured. Quickly check on him.”

Chu Qingning knew she couldn’t treat illnesses yet. After thinking for a moment, she took them to the old house and immediately went to the beer workshop to find Chu Qingzhi.

The malt had grown well. Chu Qingzhi was teaching the next step. After hearing Chu Qingning’s words, she immediately followed her to the old house.

The injured were placed in Grandpa Chu and Granny Chu’s former room. Chu Qingzhi’s medical skills had already spread. Usually, many people come to seek treatment. Some patients who needed to lie down were placed in this room.

As soon as she entered the house, she smelled the strong smell of blood..