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Chapter 721: An Ad

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In an inn in the capital.

A dozen women from the Chu Village, led by Sun Qinglan, were gathered in a guest room, waiting for Chu Qingyue.

Madam Li complained, “Chu Qingyue is married to the Eldest Young Master. Why is she still letting us stay in an inn?” The inn was so expensive. She had yet to find a rich son-in-law.

Madam Zhao also complained, “I heard that the Ning family has three to four hundred servants. It’s not difficult to arrange a few guest rooms for us. Why is she so stingy?”

Madam Zhou said sarcastically, “Perhaps she’s afraid that us villagers will embarrass her. That’s true. After marrying a rich man, she’ll definitely become snobbish.”

Everyone expressed their dissatisfaction in the room.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. “Aunts, I’m Chu Qingyue. I’ve brought the matchmaker for you.”

Madam Li went forward to open the door, feeling very disappointed.

She hoped to bring back a handsome and rich young master with her. She didn’t ask for too much, as long as he was on the same level as Ning Yuting.

“Please, please come in.”

Madam Li’s voice was a little stiff. Then, she retreated unhappily and let Chu Qingyue and the matchmaker enter the house.

Everyone sized up Chu Qingyue…

Chu Qingyue tied her hair into a bun. She was wearing jewelry that was not eye-catching, but it was obvious that it was very expensive. Her skin was fair and red, and her gentle eyes were smiling. It was obvious that she was living a good life.

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Her appearance reinforced the women’s desires to find wealthy matches for their daughters.

Chu Qingyue, standing without taking a seat, introduced the matchmaker, “Aunties, she’s a well-known matchmaker in the capital, familiar with most of the young masters here. You can discuss any preferences with her.”

The rest of your fate is up to you.

The matchmaker bowed to everyone as a greeting. “1 heard from Madam Ning that you’re all going to marry off your daughters…”

The mention of “most of the young masters in the capital” sent the women into a frenzy, surrounding the matchmaker, leaving Chu Qingyue edged out to the side.

Seeing that her presence was no longer required, Chu Qingyue left.

Outside the inn, Ning Yuting awaited Chu Qingyue.

Since their marriage, Ning Yuting had matured, taking on most of the Ning family’s business, his demeanor exuding a quiet authority that attracted attention. “How did it go?”

Chu Qingyue shrugged, smiling, “They’re very enthusiastic about the matchmaker, hardly noticing me anymore.”

Ning Yuting smiled back, “Let’s go home then.”

“Ok.”

When the two of them returned home, they were surprised to see Yue Donglian waiting at the door. Chu Qingyue went forward to greet her. “Madam Yue.” Ning Yuting went to work.

Yue Donglian smiled and said, “Madam Ning.”

Chu Qingyue said, “Let’s go in and talk.”

“Sure.”

Chu Qingyue brought Yue Donglian to the small meeting room. “Madam Yue, please take a seat. You and Fifth Sister are old acquaintances. There’s no need to stand on ceremony with me. Just say what you want to say.”

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Seeing that Chu Qingyue was quite easy to get along with, Yue Donglian said directly, “I came for the wrinkle-removing cream. It’s been days since we last talked, and many people in the capital are waiting for it.”

Chu Qingyue smiled, “You’ve come at the right time. I just received the cream from my sister yesterday, but there’s only 140 bottles.”

She purchased an extra ten bottles for personal use, sometimes to smooth things over in the Ning family’s back house.

“I’ll take fifty bottles,” Yue Donglian said eagerly, “Shall we go check the products now?”

“Of course,” Chu Qingyue agreed, leading Yue Donglian to her sewing room.

In addition to the medicinal cream, Chu Qingyue’s sewing room was filled with dresses she had modified to suit the tastes of the capital’s residents. These alterations had paid off, as selling one led to many more customers seeking her out. Now, she was back to her original profession, alongside these, she also displayed tissue paper intentionally.

Chu Qingzhi had designed the packaging for these tissue papers and made a hundred packs as samples, sending them to Chu Qingyue to gauge the market response.

It was not necessary to say it personally when selling something. Sometimes, it would be better to let the customers discover it on their own.

Yue Donglian, upon entering the tailor room, was immediately captivated by the novelty of the tissue paper, “Madam Ning, what is this?”

Chu Qingyue casually took out a tissue and placed it in Yue Donglian’s hand. “This is a tissue. It can…”

The soft touch surprised Yue Donglian, who had never seen paper made so delicately. After hearing Chu Qingyue’s description, her interest grew, “This is incredibly convenient. How much for a box? I’d like to buy one to try.”

Chu Qingyue offered, “You don’t need to buy it, Madam Yue. I’ll give you a box later.”

Yue Donglian hinted, “If it’s good, I’ll definitely recommend it to my sisters.”

“Thank you, Madam Yue.”

“It’s mutually beneficial.”

“Exactly.”

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In the palace, at the Central Palace.

A senior palace maid and two eunuchs brought a box of gifts from Chu Qingzhi, entrusted by General Tang, for the Empress and the young prince.

Chu Qingzhi aimed to leverage the Empress’s influence for free advertising.

Whatever the Empress used became a trend among the noble ladies, ensuring widespread fame for their products.

Don’t let go of any opportunity when doing business.

The Empress, intrigued, instructed, “Open it and see.”

The box contained Chu’s Easy Trade’s entire range of products for sale, including rice dumplings, apple pies, egg tarts, bread, and also small cakes and tissues.

A letter inside detailed instructions for each item.

The senior palace maid handed the letter to the empress.

After the empress read it, she became even more interested. “Go and bring the crown prince over.” The little guy often talked about Chu Qingzhi. He should be very happy to see what she had brought.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

When the crown prince heard that Chu Qingzhi had brought something to the palace, he ran towards the central palace with his short legs. “Greetings, Mother.” Although he was anxious, he did not forget his manners.

“Dispense with the formalities,” the Empress beckoned him over, “Come to me.”

The crown prince jogged to the empress’s side. There were egg tarts, bread, and biscuits on the table beside the empress. She kept everything else, afraid that the crown prince would get too fat if he ate too much. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The crown prince looked at the many new snacks and widened his eyes. “Did Sister Qingzhi bring these for me?”

“Yeah, try it.”

“That’s great.” The crown prince looked around and finally took a cute egg tart. “Mother, eat it too.”

“Okay.” The empress took a cookie and ate it. It was crisp and sweet, and when mixed with the fragrance of wheat and milk, it was more fragrant than any pastry she had ever eaten.

“My son, is it delicious?”

“It’s delicious.” The crown prince had already eaten half of the egg tart. He said in a childish voice, “Mother, try this. It’s delicious.”

The empress reached for a handkerchief to wipe the crown prince’s mouth, but when her gaze swept across the tissues, her hand paused. Then, she reached for the tissues and took one out to wipe the crown prince’s mouth..

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Chapter 722: The Livelihood of the Injured Soldier

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After wiping his mouth, the Emperor looked at the tissue paper, remarking on its usefulness. “This is much more convenient than a handkerchief. It cleans well, and once dirty, you can just throw it away. It has a wide range of uses; very good.”

It was not easy to quit using this tissue once one was used to it.

At this moment, the Emperor, walking in and seeing the Empress and the young crown prince together, dismissed the servants and lifted the crown prince onto his lap. “What are you eating?”

The Empress explained, “These are egg tarts that Qingzhi sent over.”

Finding his son enjoying it so much, without hesitation, the Emperor took one to try. “We should have some of these pastries in the palace.”

The Empress doted on the Emperor very much and immediately said, “If you like it, I’ll write a letter to Qingzhi and buy some from her.”

“That would be good,” the Emperor said after finishing the tart and trying other items. “All are excellent, better than what we have in the palace. We should send some of the royal chefs to learn from Chu Qingzhi.”

Then, he suddenly had an idea, “Empress, when was the last time we left the palace?”

The Empress was taken aback, “What does Your Majesty imply?”

The Emperor, touching the Empress’s face tenderly, said, “Everything is peaceful lately, nothing major happening. Let’s go out for a bit.”

The Empress smiled and nodded.

In the Chu Village.

Chu Qingzhi performed three surgeries in a row and was highly focused. Even though she had spiritual power, she was still tired.

Seeing her siblings, Chu Qingzhi approached the pavilion.

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Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao, tired from their examinations, watched Chu Qingyan practice makeup and played around in the pavilion.

Seeing them, Chu Qingzhi also headed towards the pavilion.

The young boys, noticing Chu Qingzhi looked tired, quickly made her sit on the swing, then went to fetch her water and snacks, “Fifth Sister, let us know if there’s anything we can do. You should rest more.”

Chu Qingzhi drank a glass of water and asked with concern, “How did the exams go?”

Chu Xuyuan said confidently, “Fifth Sister, I think we should be able to pass.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. The two little guys were very smart. It shouldn’t be a problem for them to take the exam. She asked, “When can you see the results?”

Chu Xuyuan said, “Half a month later.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “The exam is over. Don’t dwell on it. Focus on your current lessons.”

“Ok.”

At that moment, Yu Wanwan and Zhuang Ziqian arrived at the courtyard entrance, politely asking, “Miss, may we come in?”

Chu Qingzhi looked over to see a joyfully plump girl and an exceptionally handsome, modest young man, “Please, come in.”

The two of them came to Chu Qingzhi.

Once inside, Zhuang Ziqian greeted her, “I am Zhuang Ziqian, a friend of Wanwan, and I have come to see the divine doctor.”

Chu Qingzhi raised her hand. “There’s no need to stand on ceremony. Please sit.”

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao gave up their seats and began preparing tea for the guests.

Sitting together, Yu Wanwan was a bit shy, whereas Zhuang Ziqian seemed more at ease, wishing he could be even closer to Yu Wanwan.

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Chu Qingzhi asked, “Do you need anything?”

Zhuang Ziqian was secretly shocked. There was actually such an outstanding girl like Chu Qingzhi in the village, and she was even a Divine Doctor. It was too surprising. “I specially came to thankyou for treating Wanwan.”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “As a doctor, it’s my duty to treat and save people.”

Zhuang Ziqian cautiously asked, “I heard from Wanwan that Miss could help her recover within three months?”

Chu Qingzhi confirmed, “If she follows the medical advice, certainly.”

Zhuang Ziqian expressed his gratitude, “Thank you, Miss. Once Wanwan has recovered, I would like to invite Miss to Wan City as a guest.”

Wan City? What a coincidence. Chu Qingzhi agreed and said, “I want to know more about the merchants in Wan City. Are you familiar with these?”

Zhuang Ziqian was slightly surprised. Could it be that the girl in front of him knew how to do business? “I know a little. If you want to know, I’ll tell you.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Sorry to trouble you.”

“The first merchant in Wan City is the Qin family. They have restaurants, rice and grain shops, clothing shops, wine shops, cloth shops… About 30% of the entire Wan City is their business…”

“The second merchant is the Wei family…”

“The third merchant is the Yun family…”

“The three families are fighting very fiercely, but they are restricting each other. It’s a three-way situation that has a huge impact on Wan City. Even the governor has to give them some face.”

Zhuang Ziqian laid out the commercial landscape with such detail that Chu Qingzhi could almost see the chessboard of Wan City’s markets in her mind’s eye.

It was time to scout, to find a niche for her family’s business to slide into…

“Thankyou, Young Master Zhuang. You’ve been a tremendous help,” she expressed with gratitude.

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Zhuang Ziqian offered a modest smile, “Glad to be of assistance to you, Miss.”

Their conversation meandered through the customs and taboos of Wan City, filling half an hour before Zhuang Ziqian escorted Yu Wanwan on their way.

With a hint of admiration, Zhuang Ziqian inquired, “Wanwan, are you sure the divine doctor is a girl from this village?” He felt humbled by her knowledge and wisdom.

Yu Wanwan nodded with envy, “Yes, but don’t underestimate her. Her medical skills are just the tip of the iceberg. She’s launched several workshops. The prosperity of Chu village is all thanks to her. And she’s the same baroness my father mentioned. Impressive, right?”

Zhuang Ziqian was astounded, “No wonder she’s so exceptional.”

“I was surprised when I found out too…”

Their chat continued as they made their way home.

Upon returning home, Chu Xuhua immediately shared with Chu Qingzhi about Li Tingzhao’s proposal for collaboration, “Fifth Sister, can we trust him?”

Chu Qingzhi wasn’t keen on bringing up Li Tingzhao, but given the business stakes, she offered a fair assessment, “He’s a prince. He won’t deceive you. Besides, taking down the despicable Lin family would indeed benefit our business. Go ahead and cooperate with him.”

“Fifth Sister, I understand.”

Chu Qingzhi retreated to her room, spreading out designs for a brick kiln, a cowshed, and a pigpen across her desk.

These were her plans to provide for disabled soldiers.

Brickmaking.

Raising cows for milk and as draft animals. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Setting up workshops for roasting sausages and making rice dumplings, which would require lots of pork, making a pig farm all the more convenient.

She envisioned these workshops as sanctuaries for wounded soldiers, a place where they could find purpose.

Each year, many soldiers returned home broken, and she wanted to offer them a place to belong.

Sketching the designs for the three types of workshops was straightforward for Chu Qingzhi. After an hour and a half, her next task was to choose a location.

She climbed to the rooftop, surveying the surroundings, her eyes finally settling on a plain-like area by the river.

Flanked by the river on one side and a forest on the other, the land was flat and seemed perfect.

Upon inspection, the cowshed and pigpen were feasible, but the brick kiln required clay soil. If the soil wasn’t clay, the kiln couldn’t be built there.

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Chapter 723: Catching Parrot

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Chu Qingzhi bent down to pick up some soil, rolling it between her fingers. The soil was somewhat sticky, but it didn’t meet the requirements for brick-making.

She dusted off her hands, getting rid of the soil, and scanned her surroundings, her divine sense extending outward…

After a moment, she headed towards the forest.

The forest nearby was just at the foot of a mountain, not deep enough to be considered real woodland. It was usually home to wild chickens and rabbits, without any large predators.

She stopped about twenty meters into the forest, surrounded by poplar and banyan trees, which thrive in sticky soil.

“This is the place,” Chu Qingzhi determined after inspecting the area.

The entrance was flat, with a small hill on the right—perfect for digging kiln caves—and flat land on the left for building houses. The location was quite suitable.

She had tentatively chosen this spot for the brick kiln.

Just as Chu Qingzhi was about to head home, a few bird calls caught her attention. She looked up to see a chameleon parrot perched on a branch, and she smiled, “I was looking for you, and here you appear on your own.”

The chameleon parrot, a species among parrots, has the intelligence of a five- year-old child after reaching adulthood. It has a strong ability to learn and mimic sounds, and it’s adept at camouflaging itself.

It can change its feathers to blend in, like a chameleon. If it perches on a rooftop, its feathers can match the color of the tiles, making it hard to spot with the naked eye.

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Using this bird for intelligence gathering couldn’t be more perfect.

With a flick of her finger, a bamboo leaf appeared in her hand, which she blew into, producing a strange melody. The chameleon parrot flew towards her.

Chu Qingzhi caught the parrot in her hand and asked, “Are there any ownerless parrot eggs nearby?”

The chameleon parrot opened its mouth, “Eggs, eggs.”

“Lead the way.” With a gesture from Chu Qingzhi, the parrot flew ahead, guiding her.

After some time, the parrot stopped on a tree trunk near a nest, below which were scattered some bloodstains and feathers, suggesting that the bird mother had been killed.

Chu Qingzhi touched the eggs. They were cold and indeed ownerless. She collected all four eggs and put them in her bag.

Continuing their search…

Together, the girl and bird found 35 bird eggs in the forest.

“That’s enough.” Chu Qingzhi headed out of the mountains, planning to return home, with the chameleon parrot, now bribed with corn and wheat, following her.

The parrot perched on her shoulder, curiously observing its surroundings. Initially, it flapped its wings nervously, almost falling off, but it soon realized that no one meant it harm, and it became more confident.

Chu Qingzhi reassured, “The villagers won’t hurt you. Don’t worry. Also, you’ll stay at my place from now on. I’ll prepare a luxurious big nest for you later.” The chameleon parrot jumped up, clearly pleased, “Thank you, thank you.” Looking at the little guy on her shoulder, Chu Qingzhi mercilessly exposed its disguise, “You can even say thank you, must have been sneaking into the village to steal food, huh?”

The parrot turned its head away, acting haughty and ignoring Chu Qingzhi. Chu Qingzhi chuckled and walked through the gate with the parrot.

Chu Qingyan rushed over excitedly upon seeing Chu Qingzhi with a parrot, “Fifth Sister, this bird is so beautiful. Where did you find it?”

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The chameleon parrot on Chu Qingzhi’s shoulder, now matching the green and white of her dress to “coordinate” with her, made a charming sight.

Chu Qingzhi placed the eggs in a basket, “I found it at the foot of the mountain, homeless, so I brought it back.”

Hearing this, the chameleon parrot quickly retorted, “I have a home, I have a home…”

Chu Qingyan widened her eyes in curiosity and said with an exaggerated expression, “Wow, Fifth Sister, it can speak.”

“It’s a parrot. It can change color and speak.” Chu Qingzhi placed the color-changing parrot in Chu Qingyan’s hand. In a short while, the parrot turned into a flesh color and looked very magical.

Chu Qingyan held the bird carefully, her eyes shining with delight. “Fifth Sister, it’s so adorable.”

Chu Qingzhi patted her on the head, a gentle smile on her face. “If you like it, you can play with it for a while.”

Chu Qingyan beamed at her with gratitude, “Thank you, Fifth Sister.

Chu Qingzhi set to work on making a nest for the bird. After some thought, she decided to use a basket. She lined the basket with a layer of soft, dry grass and placed all the bird eggs into it, then carried it back to her room.

She cast a spell on the basket to maintain its temperature, then hung it under the eaves outside the window. Now, all that was left was to wait for the parrots to hatch.

She then prepared another, smaller basket in the same way for the parrot to live in.

In the capital, at the General’s Mansion.

A shadow guard presented Tang Jinghong with several papers. “General, the matter concerning Bai Tingyan has been thoroughly investigated.”

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Tang Jinghong took the papers and, after reviewing them, understood the whole story.

Bai Tingyan was the cousin of Fang Mingyi’s friend. After Fang Mingyi sent the music scores to his friend, Bai Tingyan happened to see them, copied a set, and submitted them to the school’s dean.

He hadn’t expected that the scores had been altered by Chu Qingzhi, nor could he have imagined that Tang Jinghong would ask Chu Qingzhi to help select the music scores. It was fate indeed.

If Chu Qingzhi hadn’t discovered this, and the scores had been selected, Bai Tingyan would have received the emperor’s reward. Even if it was later discovered that he had plagiarized, nobody would dare speak up, as it would be tantamount to criticizing the emperor. Who would dare to do such a thing?

Tang Jinghong’s expression turned icy as he wrote to the dean of Yunfei School about the matter, returning the music scores.

How to deal with it was left to the dean, as it was a matter for the school.

The sky was like a black canvas, dotted with stars that twinkled brightly.

These past few days, Ge Lihua hadn’t gone to the county town, which Chu Xujin found very unusual. After dinner, he insisted on taking a walk with her.

Ge Lihua agreed.

Together, they arrived at the riverbank. A breeze, cool and refreshing, brushed against their faces.

Suddenly, Chu Xujin stopped. “Lihua, I’ll pick a lotus flower for you.”

In a corner of the riverbank, the water’s surface was covered with vibrant green lotus leaves, among which stood many seed pods, and a few late-blooming lotus flowers.

“Don’t go!” Ge Lihua stopped him. “The lotus needs to bloom to form seed pods. If you pick it, it will wither in a few days, and then there will be nothing left.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Not wanting to upset Ge Lihua, Chu Xujin said, “Then I’ll pick some lotus pods instead, and later I’ll peel the seeds for you to eat.”

Without waiting for a response, he jumped into the river to pick the mature pods.

A soft smile appeared on Ge Lihua1 s cool face as she stood on the bank, watching Chu Xujin gather lotus pods.

Chu Xujin picked more than a dozen pods and, cradling them, swam back to shore. “Let’s go. I’ll peel them for you at home.”

Ge Lihua responded, “Let’s peel them together.”

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Chapter 724: Who’s Talking?

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Back at home, Chu Xujin immediately changed into fresh clothes, then headed to the swing pavilion, planning to peel lotus seeds while sharing tender moments with Ge Lihua.

However, upon returning, Ge Lihua called her three young disciples to the courtyard for their daily martial arts training, a routine unskipped except under special circumstances.

The three disciples had mastered their agility skills. Chu Xuyuan was practicing spear techniques, Chu Xuyao was honing his swordsmanship, and Chu Qingyan was perfecting her use of the embroidery needle as a hidden weapon. At this stage, teaching was tailored to each of their interests and talents.

At this stage, teaching was tailored to each of their interests and talents.

Their keen interest led to serious dedication, and they were making commendable progress. Under these circumstances, Chu Xujin found it impossible to have a romantic conversation with Ge Lihua. He decided to wait until the three young ones had finished their martial arts training.

Training lasted a fixed hour, after which the children returned to their rooms for personal activities.

Chu Xujin pulled Ge Lihua to the swing pavilion and presented her with a plate of peeled lotus seeds, “I’ve removed the bitter parts. They’re really tasty. Go on, have some.”

Ge Lihua smiled at Chu Xujin, picked up a lotus seed, and tasted it. The seed was sweet, slightly astringent, and crunchy, with a unique refreshing aroma- delicious.

She paused, then fed Chu Xujin a seed.

Chu Xujin was overjoyed, savoring the lotus seeds as if they were candy, his gaze burning with affection for Ge Lihua, “I’ve never tasted lotus seeds this delicious before.”

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Ge Lihua, being a lady, blushed under Chu Xujin’s intense gaze, “The lotus seeds are indeed tasty.”

Chu Xujin sped up his peeling, “Tomorrow, I’ll use the remaining seeds to make you a lotus seed soup.”

Ge Lihua looked up into Chu Xujin’s eyes, “Thankyou for always being so kind tome.”

Chu Xujin promised earnestly, “I will treat you even better in the future. As long as you don’t disdain me, I’m willing to do my utmost to make you happy.”

Ge Lihua fell silent, then after a while, she spoke, “Xujin, you still don’t know about my family background and what I’ve been through. Shall I tell you?”

“Of course, tell me, and I’ll listen,” Chu Xujin thought to himself. He had been waiting for this day for a long time, knowing Ge Lihua had a story but also knowing it wasn’t a happy one, so he never dared to ask.

Ge Lihua organized her thoughts and shared her family history, the tragedy that befell her family, and why she came to the capital, “I might be an unlucky person, you…”

Chu Xujin quickly took Ge Lihua’s hand, saying earnestly, “Don’t talk nonsense. There’s nothing unlucky about you. In my heart, you’re the best person.”

Ge Lihua smiled, perhaps it was Chu Xujin’s consistent kindness that warmed her heart, allowing her now to voice the sorrow she had kept buried, “Xujin, thank you.”

Chu Xujin felt a deep empathy, “Lihua, I couldn’t change the past or be there for you, but from now on, I will always be by your side, sharing all burdens with you.” He pursed his lips solemnly, “Lihua, marry me. From now on, I’ll be your family. Is that okay?”

Ge Lihua was momentarily stunned.

Chu Xujin looked at her cautiously yet full of hope, “Lihua, will you marry me?”

The sudden proposal made Ge Lihua nervous, “I, I…”

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Chu Xujin was nervous too, but his desire to marry Ge Lihua outweighed his nerves, “If you’re willing, tomorrow I’ll ask my parents to propose to you. I won’t let you suffer. And, since you’re from the Northern Border, we’ll follow the customs there. Whatever you say, we’ll do. Okay?”

Ge Lihua nodded under Chu Xujin’s earnest gaze. “I promise to marry you.”

“That’s great, that’s great…” Chu Xujin shouted happily, startling his family.

Li Qingyu walked out and was shocked to see her son in a deranged state. “Xujin, what happened?”

Rushing towards her like a firework, Chu Xujin exclaimed, “Mother, Lihua has agreed to marry me!”

After sharing the news, he dashed to the village entrance, announcing with excitement, “Lihua has agreed to marry me! I’m getting married! Everyone’s invited to the wedding feast…”

The village erupted into lively barks in response, buzzing with excitement.

Li Qingyu was also happy. Seeing her son’s crazy actions, she was forgiving.

She walked towards Ge Lihua. “Is what Xujin said true?”

Ge Lihua smiled and nodded. “It’s true.”

“Good, good, good…” Li Qingyu was both delighted and excited, “I’ll start preparing the betrothal gifts tomorrow. You’re from the Northern Border; please let me know if there are any particular customs we should be aware of…”

Ge Lihua reassured her, “There’s no need; local customs will do just fine.”

Li Qingyu, taking Ge Lihua’s hand, felt overjoyed at the thought of such a wonderful girl becoming her daughter-in-law, “I’ll start the preparations then. We can always adjust if necessary.”

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Ge Lihua nodded.

Chu Xujin returned, spinning Ge Lihua around in joy, “Lihua, I can finally marry you. I’ve waited so long for this day.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Ge Lihua’s smile was radiant.

Li Qingyu left the swing pavilion, allowing the couple more time together.

That night, the elders found it hard to sleep, eventually deciding to sit together and discuss the betrothal gifts, eager to welcome the bride as soon as possible.

When Chu Qingzhi heard the commotion outside, she smiled and congratulated them on their relationship.

She suddenly thought of Tang Jinghong. She raised her arm and waved the golden-feathered phoenix twice before telling Tang Jinghong about this.

Tang Jinghong’s pleasant voice was heard very quickly. “If you want to get married, I’ll rush back immediately.”

Chu Qingzhi lowered her head and looked at her 16-year-old body. She was still too young. “Dream on. We’ll talk about it in two years.”

Tang Jinghong was also joking. “I’ll listen to you.”

After they finished speaking, the parrot flew over and landed on the table. It asked in an interrogative tone, “Who is that man? Who is that man?”

When Chu Qingzhi heard the parrot’s words, it was as if she had cheated on it. It sounded too funny.

When Tang Jinghong heard the parrot’s voice, he quickly asked, “Qingzhi, who’s talking?”

Chu Qingzhi poked the parrot’s head with her finger and smiled. “It’s a parrot I brought back today. It seems to be jealous of you.”

” Who are you? Who are you?” The parrot asked Tang Jinghong directly. It really looked like a jealous person.

Tang Jinghong was also bored. He actually started chatting with the parrot. “I’m Qingzhi’s fiance. Who are you?”

The parrot tilted its head and blinked, looking puzzled. “What do you mean, fiance?”

When Tang Jinghong heard this, he was curious. “Qingzhi, it can actually talk to me. Is it that smart?”

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Chu Qingzhi informed Tang Jinghong, “The parrot I brought back is already mature, about as smart as a five-year-old child. It understands a lot.”

“Why did you suddenly bring back a parrot?” he asked.

Chu Qingzhi explained, “Remember you asked me to train an animal for gathering military intelligence? This type of parrot can be trained for that purpose. I went to the forest this afternoon and collected many ownerless parrot eggs to hatch. This mature parrot I brought back will serve as their guardian and ‘nursemaid.1 It’s my first time raising parrots, so I’m inexperienced.”

Hearing the term “nursemaid,” the parrot corrected, “I’m not a nursemaid;

I’m a nurse… dad.”

Chu Qingzhi laughed again at the parrot’s comment, finding it amusing, “Alright, alright, as long as you help me raise the little parrots, you can even be the grandfather.”

The parrot was pleased, “Okay, okay…”

Tang Jinghong was amused, “This parrot is indeed smart.”

Suddenly, the parrot stepped on Chu Qingzhi’s finger, anxiously declaring, “Qingzhi is mine, mine…”

Tang Jinghong graciously conceded, “Okay, okay, she’s yours…”

Satisfied, the parrot proudly lifted its chin, having not understood where the man’s voice was coming from but not letting it deter its sense of victory.

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Then, Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong chatted about Bai Tingyan. Chu Qingzhi was not surprised. It was too normal to do this for the sake of benefits.

They also discussed the arrangement for disabled soldiers. Chu Qingzhi shared her ideas with Tang Jinghong, who fully supported her.

The coolness of early autumn was palpable in the morning air.

Upon opening her eyes, Chu Qingzhi found herself eye-to-eye with the parrot, which immediately said upon seeing her awake, “The sun’s shining on your butt, the sun’s shining on your butt…”

Chu Qingzhi tapped the parrot’s head with her finger, infusing it with some spiritual energy, “Seeing how cute you are, shall I give you a name?”

The parrot blinked excitedly, “Yes, yes…”

After some thought, Chu Qingzhi decided, “Since you always repeat what you say and are so endearing, how about we call you Shuang’er?”

The parrot blinked several times, then joyfully repeated, “Shuang’er, Shuang’er…”

Chu Qingzhi smiled as she got out of bed, cleaned herself with a cleansing spell, changed clothes, and said, “Let’s go downstairs to wash up and have breakfast…” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The parrot, perched on Chu Qingzhi’s shoulder, chirped eagerly, “Eat breakfast, eat breakfast…”

What would it eat on its first day in a new home?

Birds love grains. Chu Qingzhi prepared a small plate with a mix of rice, corn, and wheat for the parrot, “Do you like it?”

“Like it, like it…” The parrot was ecstatic. Having an owner made a difference, allowing it to enjoy three delicious foods at once.

Chu Qingzhi patted the parrot’s head, “Eat up. After eating, watch over the eggs. If anything goes wrong, you’re responsible.”

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The parrot assured, “Won’t happen, won’t happen…”

The Chu family found the parrot adorable and gathered around to watch it. The parrot, Shuang’er, quickly became the center of attention in the household.

After breakfast, Chu Qingzhi left to perform surgeries on the remaining wounded soldiers.

The elders in the family set off to prepare the betrothal gifts.

They had stayed up all night drafting the list of gifts. Ge Lihua, finding no issues with their plans, saw that today’s farm work was set aside as everyone focused on preparing for the wedding, aiming to bring the new bride home as soon as possible.

Chu Xuhua, along with Li Zhangjie, was busy collaborating with Li Tingzhao to undermine the Lin family, also leaving right after breakfast.

Shen Ruyue went to the workshop area to arrange the day’s tasks.

Reluctantly, Chu Xujin headed to the county office for his duties, wishing Ge Lihua could accompany him. However, she had classes to teach and could not join him.

Chu Qingning spent her morning preparing medicines, her afternoon teaching children, and her evening studying medical texts, her day fully booked.

Chu Qingshuang was busy making jars for medicinal creams, soybean paste, beer, and wine for Chu Qingning and Chu Qingyan, overwhelmed with work.

Chu Qingyan’s afternoons were spent either practicing makeup or preparing creams, also quite busy.

However, with the help of Chu Hongxiu, preparing creams had become much easier.

After their examination, Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao continued their studies without rest, both determined to pass the next year’s exam and earn the title of scholar.

Hong Yujun spent her afternoons teaching and her mornings brewing rice wine and grape wine in the winery, also keeping busy.

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The parrot, too, was busy, contentedly eating its mix of grains before returning to its nest under the eaves to stand guard.

At Li Qingyin’s home.

Li Qingyin rose before dawn to feed the ducks, tending to over three thousand of them with the help of some villagers.

She never dreamed that raising ducks would make her the wealthiest person in the village.

From being ridiculed for her husband’s alleged infidelity to now being respected by everyone, all it took was three thousand ducks.

After feeding, it was time to collect duck eggs. With so many ducks, they could collect between one thousand and two thousand eggs daily, supplying them to the workshops.

With some time left before school, Xu Songnian, Xu Wenlin, and Tian Xiaoqiu came to help collect the eggs.

Tian Xiaoqiu marveled, “Songnian, your duck eggs are so large.”

Xu Songnian said, “Actually, it wasn’t that big to begin with. One time, after Fifth Cousin came to visit our duck shed, she said that we could collect some pig bones and turn them into powder for the ducks to eat. I didn’t expect that after the ducks ate the bone powder, not only would they lay eggs, but the eggs would also be so big.”

Tian Xiaoqiu nodded. “I see.”

Xu Wenlin added, “Our duck eggs are not only large but also more flavorful than others. I’ve tasted them myself.”

This reminded Tian Xiaoqiu of the delicious smell of rice dumplings, which she had never eaten but had smelled while delivering goods, “No wonder the rice dumplings made with your eggs smells so good.”

Xu Wenlin said, “Cousin’s rice dumpling comes in many varieties, but they’re all delicious.”

Tian Xiaoqiu swallowed her saliva, envious, “Have you eaten rice dumpling?”

“Yes, we’ve tasted every kind, and they’re all delicious.” Xu Wenlin, whose birthday was approaching, planned to ask her mother to buy some rice dumplings.

Tian Xiaoqiu, though envious, didn’t show it and focused on collecting eggs.

After collecting the eggs, Li Qingyin went home to prepare breakfast. After eating, she and the three children loaded salted duck eggs onto a mule cart and headed to Chu Qingzhi’s home.

There was an accident today. On the way, they were stopped by Auntie Tian and the three men.

Seeing them, Tian Xiaoqiu was so frightened that her body went limp.

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Auntie Tian stood with hands on her hips, speaking fiercely, “We’re here to take Tian Xiaoqiu. Don’t interfere, or don’t blame us for being rude.”

One of the burly men threatened Li Qingyin with a knife, “Stay still, or 111 kill you.”

Li Qingyin didn’t dare move, only warning, “You’d better stop now. If Qingzhi finds out about this, she won’t let you off.”

Aunt Tian scoffed disdainfully, “A mere girl, I’m not afraid of her. Go on, take

Tian Xiaoqiu. You really think I can’t handle you?”

One of the men without a knife approached to grab Tian Xiaoqiu.

“You can’t take her away,” Li Qingyin blocked the man, “You better think about

the consequences!”

Xu Songnian stepped in front of Li Qingyin, “Xiaoqiu is under my cousin s care.

Did you get her consent to take Xiaoqiu?”

“Get lost, Tian Xiaoqiu was bought by my family. It’s none of your business.

Today, nobody can change this,” the man pushed Xu Songnian and Li Qingyin aside, reaching for Tian Xiaoqiu.

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Xu Songnian stumbled, and Li Qingyin fell, scraping her palms.

“Mother!”

“Godmother!” Xu Songnian and XuWenlin rushed to her aid. Tian Xiaoqiu had run away but returned upon seeing Li Qingyin fall, helping her up.

Tears streamed down Tian Xiaoqiu’s face, “Godmother, are you hurt? I’m sorry…”

Li Qingyin had taken Tian Xiaoqiu as her goddaughter to lessen the girl’s feeling of being an outsider.

Li Qingyin was moved that Tian Xiaoqiu had come back to help her, “I’m fine, don’t worry.”

As Li Qingyin wiped Tian Xiaoqiu’s tears, “Don’t cry, it’s okay…”

Before she could finish, the men dragged Tian Xiaoqiu away, “Godmother…

Her cries were heart-wrenching, making Li Qingyin shudder. She pulled Tian

Xiaoqiu back, “How much do you want? Sell Xiaoqiu to me.”

The man’s greed was piqued, “If you want this girl, give me a hundred taels of silver.”

Li Qingyin instructed Xu Songnian to write a deed of sale, “From now on, you’re not allowed to take Xiaoqiu again.”

Li Qingyin had intended to provide for Tian Xiaoqiu, not as a jest but as a genuine gesture of care. However, later on, Xu Wenlin said that Tian Xiaoqiu would stay with her, so Li Qingyu gave Li Qingyin a hundred taels of silver and asked her to take care of Tian Xiaoqiu.

The money was in her purse for Xu Songnian to bring home. At this moment, Li Qingyin brought the money with her to return it to Li Qingyu. Tian Xiaoqiu was her goddaughter, so there was no need for living expenses.

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Unexpectedly, they encountered a “robbery”! n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

As Xu Songnian went to fetch paper and pen, Xiao Ye, the wolf, appeared.

Standing on a high rock, it howled before pouncing on the man with the knife, biting off his hand.

Xiao Ye, usually hiding to avoid startling the mules, now revealed its ferocity, terrifying Auntie Tian and the other two men, causing them to flee in panic.

Just as they were about to escape, two wolves rushed over again. They were Xiao Ye’s eldest and second brothers, and they were even more ferocious. They bit the man until he was covered in injuries and fainted from the pain.

Chu Qingzhi had instructed them not to take their lives. They just had to bite them until they were half dead.

Li Qingyin, usually seeing Xiao Ye as gentle and docile, was startled by its animalistic side but grateful for its protection. She decided to reward it with a chicken later.

Auntie Tian’s body fell to the side softly. She had already fainted from fear.

Passersby witnessed the scene and ran to inform Chu Qingzhi, but only Shen Ruyue was home and couldn’t leave, so she sent Chu Laipi and Chu Bapi to handle the situation.

Usually, when she encountered hooligans and unreasonable people, she would let them handle these people.

Upon witnessing the gruesome scene, Chu Laipi and Chu Bapi weren’t sure how to handle the situation and decided to send everyone involved to the county office, pinning a charge of robbery on Auntie Tian and her accomplices.

The officials at the county office were shocked by the bloodied state of the three men, describing the scene as too horrific to behold.

The county magistrate ordered a doctor to be summoned, stating that while robbery was a serious crime, it didn’t warrant a death sentence, and the priority was to save the men’s lives.

After regaining consciousness, Auntie Tian seemed to have gone mad from the trauma of witnessing the entire ordeal, directly scared into a state of insanity.

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Hearing the news, Li Qingyu hurried back from the county town to check on her family, “Qingyin, are you all right?”

Li Qingyin reassured her, “I’m fine. The ones in trouble are those people. Sister, you should have seen how badly they were bitten.”

Li Qingyu was relieved, “That Tian family’s wife is inhuman, trying to kidnap someone and ending up like this. They got what they deserved.”

“Thankfully, Da Bai wasn’t there; otherwise, they would have ended up with more than just bites, probably missing arms or legs too.”

Li Qingyin could not help but laugh. “That seems to be the case.

After chatting for a bit, Li Qingyin handed the money back to Li Qingyu, “Take this money back. Xiaoqiu is like a daughter to me; it’s only right that I take care of her.”

Li Qingyu insisted that Li Qingyin keep the money, “Raising a child isn’t easy. Keep the money for Xiaoqiu, buy her some new clothes or something. That child is truly pitiful.”

Li Qingyin thought it over and accepted the money, “Don’t worry, sister. I’ll take good care of Xiaoqiu.”

“Okay.”

Tongzi County.

The free clinic area next to the county office was bustling with people…

Long queues formed at each of the four consultation tables. Fan Yuru, Rong Shiyu, and others assisting with the clinic were all very busy, but the scene was well organized.

A luxurious carriage arrived and stopped near the clinic area, and a girl stepped out.

Dressed in flowing white, she was graceful and elegant, with large, black eyes that were clear and lively, exuding a sense of vivacity and mischief.

She walked straight up to Bao Linjiang, pinching his cheek affectionately, “You’ve grown so big, still so cute.”

Bao Linjiang frowned, pushing her hand away, “There are so many people watching. Can you be more mindful?”

“What?” Bao Yunhong placed her hands behind her back, winking playfully at Bao Linjiang, “Grown up now, I can’t touch you?”

Bao Linjiang shielded his face, afraid that Bao Yunhong would touch him again. “You said it yourself, we’re grown up. Men and women should keep their distance. No touching.”

Bao Yunhong teased, “Have you forgotten how you used to run after me, crying when you couldn’t catch up? Now that you’re all grown up, you despise me?” Bao Linjiang couldn’t face his childish past, “Can we not mention childhood? That’s a dark history. Besides, I didn’t know any better back then.

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Bao Yunhong deliberately exaggerated her tone, “Wow, the little kid has really grown up.”

As more and more people began looking their way, Bao Linjiang stood up and pulled Bao Yunhong inside the county office, a scene Rong Shiyu happened to witness.

Rong Shiyu’s expression darkened as she glared at the entrance of the county office. She crumpled the paper in her hand.

Fan Yuru, noticing Rong Shiyu’s reaction, came over to tease, “That girl clearly has an old acquaintance with Bao Linjiang, and they seem quite close. Hmm, what could their relationship be?

Rong Shiyu glared at Fan Yuru, “What’s it to me what their relationship is!” She turned and walked away.

Fan Yuru teased after Rong Shiyu’s retreating figure, “Some people just love to deceive themselves.”

Rong Shiyu did not stop walking, but her heart felt like something was stuck in her chest. She felt extremely uncomfortable.

What was that girl’s relationship with Bao Linjiang?

Fan Yuru couldn’t help but smile, watching Rong Shiyu leave. Was she feeling jealous?

Yuan Hongjun stepped out of the county office and saw Fan Yuru smiling. He thought to himself that Fan Yuru looked quite attractive when she smiled.

He approached Fan Yuru, “What are you looking at?”

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“Nothing much, let’s get back to seeing patients, shall we?” Fan Yuru immediately composed herself and moved aside. Just yesterday, a girl had brought Yuan Hongjun pastries, and she wasn’t pleased about it either.

Yuan Hongjun didn’t know what to say.

He sighed inwardly, noting how the moods of young women could be as unpredictable as the weather in June.

In the county office, Bao Linjiang brought Bao Yunhong to a room and pressed her to her seat. He asked seriously, “What are you doing in Tongzi County?”

Bao Yunhong’s pretended cheerfulness faded, and after a moment of silence, she said sadly, “Bingyi has contracted a strange illness. When it flares up, it’s terrifying. His face distorts, and he becomes extremely afraid of water and wind. He panics at the sound of water. We’ve seen all the doctors in the capital, but no one can cure him…”

Wu Bingyi was Bao Yunhong’s fiance.

Tears welled up in Bao Yunhong’s eyes as she looked at Bao Linjiang, “I’ve come specifically to ask you to treat Bingyi. Cousin said you’re a skilled doctor; you must find a way.”

Bao Linjiang became solemn, “Where is he now?”

Bao Yunhong replied, “He’s at the inn. I brought him with me. Otherwise, it would take up a lot of time going back and forth.”

Bao Linjiang said, “Let’s go, I’ll see him right away.”

After leaving, Bao Linjiang called Yuan Hongjun to accompany him to the inn.

A disease that even their grandfather couldn’t cure was no simple matter.

At the inn.

After taking Wu Bingyi’s pulse, Bao Linjiang’s expression grew grave.

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He couldn’t determine the illness.

Yuan Hongjun stepped forward to take Wu Bingyi’s pulse, finding it complex and strange, reminiscent of a case he encountered during his travels.

That person had suddenly fallen ill and died on the eighth day after Yuan Hongjun met him, despite his treatment. To this day, he hadn’t figured out the cause.

Seeing the grim expressions on both doctors’ faces, Bao Yunhong asked, “Divine Doctor, your medical skills surpass those of many imperial physicians. Do you not know what this disease is?”

Yuan Hongjun shook his head helplessly, “I’m sorry, I really can’t tell. But don’t worry, I’ll write to my master right away and ask about this disease.”

Bao Yunhong urged, “Then hurry up and ask. Bingyi’s illness can’t wait.”

“I’ll write it.” Bao Linjiang fetched paper and pen, described the pulse and symptoms, and summoned an eagle with a whistle to send the letter to Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi was busy preparing anesthetics and disinfectants for surgery. She had planned to start surgeries early in the morning but found some medicines were missing upon arriving at the military camp.

She was too occupied to immediately read the letter, and by the time she did, half an hour had passed.

At the inn, while waiting, Yuan Hongjun mentioned, “If my master hasn’t replied, it means she’s busy.”

“What should we do?” Bao Yunhong asked worriedly.

Bao Linjiang suggested, “Let’s bring him to see the master directly.”

Yuan Hongjun agreed, “Okay.”

They prepared and took Wu Bingyi to the military camp. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

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Upon learning that Bao Linjiang had left with Bao Yunhong, Rong Shiyu’s jealousy worsened. She stormed off from the free clinic area, and no one knew where she went.

At the county office of Shuiyun County.

Tao Zhenfeng, still upset about being hit by Chu Qingzhi, couldn’t take it lying down and decided to lodge a complaint with the magistrate.

Upon arriving, he encountered Chu Xujin, who was heading out with two constables to address a dispute among the townspeople.

Tao Zhenfeng stopped Chu Xujin, sizing him up disdainfully, “Are you Chu Qingzhi’s third brother?”

Chu Xujin, unfamiliar with Tao Zhenfeng, responded politely yet firmly, “May I ask what brings this gentleman to the county office?”

Tao Zhenfeng felt that it was an insult to him that Chu Xujin did not know him. He said in an unfriendly tone, “You don’t know me?”

Chu Xujin thought to himself, “Are you supposed to be known by everyone?” But he patiently asked, “May I know your esteemed name?”

Tao Zhenfeng pointed upwards then at himself, “Take a good look. I’m the magistrate’s nephew, Tao Zhenfeng.”

Chu Xujin thought to himself, So what? You are not the county magistrate. He said, “Greetings, Young Master Tao. May I know why Young Master Tao is here in the county office?”

“For what?” Tao Zhenfeng scoffed, “Do you know your sister beat me up? I’m here to file a complaint!”

Chu Xujin looked at Tao Zhenfeng. He indeed looked like he needed a beating. His fifth sister had hit him well. He smiled apologetically and asked, “Young Master Tao, why did my fifth sister hit you?”

Annoyed, Tao Zhenfeng retorted, “Do I need to tell you? Chu Xujin, stop grinning. I’m going to file a complaint against Chu Qingzhi.”

Chu Xujin advised, “Young Master Tao, if you make this public, my sister won’t suffer any consequences. Instead, you’ll be the one laughed at. Everyone will know you were beaten by a girl.”

Tao Zhenfeng frowned, “What do you mean?”

“Think about it,” Chu Xujin analyzed. “With my fifth sister’s status, even if she hits you, the county magistrate won’t be able to do anything to her. However, the news of you being beaten will spread throughout the city. At that time, won’t everyone know that you were beaten by a girl?” He patted his face. “At that time, where will Young Master Tao’s face be?”

“Besides, if you complain about such a small matter, will the county magistrate think that you’re incompetent and childish and look down on you? Will he lose his trust in you?”

That seemed to make sense. Tao Zhenfeng calmed down a little. Chu Qingzhi’s identity was indeed terrifying, and his uncle’s trust was more important. “Then let’s forget about this matter?”

Chu Xujin tentatively offered, “How about I apologize on behalf of my sister, and we put this matter to rest?”

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Tao Zhenfeng glanced sidelong at Chu Xujin with disdain, “Are you significant enough to offer an apology?”

Chu Xujin, ever diplomatic, asked, “What would you have us do, then?”

Tao Zhenfeng put on airs, “I want Chu Qingzhi herself to apologize to me, or I’ll still file a complaint.”

As if you’re dreaming, Chu Xujin thought, speechless. “Since you insist on filing a complaint, go ahead. I have matters to attend to. Please, as you were.” With that, he left without looking back.

Tao Zhenfeng stood dumbfounded. Was the Chu family really not afraid of him?

Just then, the secretary approached, “Young Master, the Magistrate has asked for you to return. He also advised that you should avoid provoking Chu Qingzhi. She’s more formidable than you can imagine.”

Unconvinced, Tao Zhenfeng retorted, “How formidable can a girl be?”

The steward carefully said, “With her unparalleled medical skills, she could end you silently.”

A shiver ran down Tao Zhenfeng’s spine. “Is she really that formidable?

The secretary affirmed seriously, “I’m not joking, Young Master. You ve suffered no loss; let’s leave this matter be.”

“I understand.” Tao Zhenfeng dared not disobey. Everything he had was thanks to the Magistrate. Without his support, he would have nothing.

The secretary bowed, “Please return home, Young Master.”

After watching Tao Zhenfeng leave the county office, the secretary returned to report to the Magistrate.

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At the Yu residence.

Father Yu called Yu Zihui to his study, his expression serious. “I’m entrusting

you with a shop. If you manage it well, it will be yours.”

This must be his stepmother’s idea, Yu Zihui thought, expecting him to fail and prove his ineptitude in business, disappointing his father further.

But whether to accept the challenge was up to him. He had already found fulfilling work. Wiry should he submit to further humiliation?

“Father, business isn’t for me. Find someone else.”

Father Yu slammed his hand on the desk, the atmosphere tensing instantly.

“Can’t you be more ambitious? Look at your younger brothers. Even the youngest is already assisting me!” Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Yu Zihui played the role of the prodigal son to perfection. “If they’re capable, let them handle it. I’m not suited for it; why make me waste resources?”

Father Yu was furious. “Bastard!”

Yu Zihui replied nonchalantly, “Father, don’t scold me. It’s bad for your health.

I know my limits. I’m not capable.”

When Father Yu saw Yu Zihui like this, he was angry and regretful. He regretted not teaching his son well. “Are you going to be like this for the rest of your life?”

Yu Zihui asked, “What else can I do?”

Father Yu scolded angrily, “Yu Zihui, if you don’t go to the shop today, get out of the house and don’t come back again.”

Seriously? Yu Zihui was overjoyed. He had always felt like an outsider in this home and had long wished to leave. “Okay, whatever.”

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Father Yu grabbed the teacup and smashed it in front of Yu Zihui’s feet. You re

a disgrace! You have no ambition, a complete disappointment.”

This reminded Yu Zihui of when he was young. Every time his father came home, he would carry his two younger brothers on his lap and take out snacks and toys. He could only stand at the side and watch. He also wanted his father to carry him and also wanted snacks and toys, but what awaited him was to be pushed away. That disappointment was even more unforgettable.

“Father, give me a thousand taels of silver. I’ll start a small business. Once I make money, I’ll repay you.”

Father Yu blurted out, “You still want to do business on your own? No matter how much money I give you, it’s all for nothing.”

Yu Zihui’s heart was already as calm as still water. He said indifferently, “That’s why I said that Father doesn’t believe me at all. You should let your two youngest sons manage the shop. There’s no need to pretend!”

Father Yu was enraged and roared, “Get lost. Get out of the house and don’t come back again.”

Yu Zihui turned around and left without taking anything.

Stepping out, he stretched lazily and took several deep breaths, reveling in the feeling of liberation. He was finally free from the shackles that bound him.

He walked down the street without looking back.

At the Chu Family Paper Mill.

Yu Zihui looked for Xiao Zongchao. “Brother, can I discuss something with you?”

Xiao Zongchao did not have many friends, so he was very happy to hear the other party call him brother. “Tell me, as long as I can help you, I will definitely help you.”

“You’re a good friend.” Yu Zihui placed his arm on Xiao Zongchao’s shoulder. “I was chased out by my father. I have nowhere to go and I’m penniless. Can I crash with you for a while?”

Xiao Zongchao began to sympathize. “Sure, stay as long as you need, as long as you don’t mind.”

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Yu Zihui was touched, “You’re a true friend.”

“Let’s go to work together. We’ll be fine after we get paid at the end of the month.”

“Yeah.”

In the Chu Village.

During class, Zeng Yiping raised his hand and said, “Sister Lihua, I’m missing two pieces of paper.”

When Ge Lihua heard this, he walked towards Zeng Yiping. “Are you sure you didn’t count wrongly?”

Zeng Yiping said affirmatively, “I remember very clearly. I should have six, but there are only four left now. I counted them before I went home yesterday. There must be six.”

Ge Lihua counted them personally. There were indeed only four. “Everyone, count your own. See if there are any missing pieces of paper?”

The children began to count…

“Sister Lihua, I’m missing one.”

“I’m missing two.”

“I’m missing one.”

With so many people missing paper, it seemed like someone had deliberately stolen it. Ge Lihua looked around and said, “Whoever took the papers, just return them. I won’t say much.”

No one moved, all appearing innocent.

The papers had disappeared that morning, and since the children hadn’t left, the papers should still be in the classroom. Ge Lihua said, “Everyone, please step outside. I’ll knowwho tookthe papers in a moment.”

These words made the two children nervous. Their heads were sweating and they were at a loss. Once they were discovered, they could only be chased away. What should they do?

As the children left the classroom one by one, the two became even more anxious.

Having no choice, they approached Ge Lihua, kneeling, “Sister Lihua, we took the papers, but we had no choice. Please don’t send us away.”

Ge Lihua looked at the two children who had been doing well in their studies and were attentive in class. It was a pity they resorted to stealing, “Why did you take others’ papers?”

One child hesitated before explaining, “There’s a scholar in our village who needs a lot of paper for writing. We thought of selling the stolen papers to

him.”

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Ge Lihua sighed, “You two certainly have a knack for business, but it’s a pity you misused it.”

“Sister Lihua, we won’t do it again, please don’t send us away, okay?”

“Rules are rules. Since you stole, you must face the consequences.”

The two children cried, “Sister Lihua, we really know we were wrong. Please give us a chance to make amends?”

“You only get one chance, and you squandered it.”

Ge Lihua left the schoolhouse and asked Shen Ruyue for someone from the same village as the two children to send them home.

The parents of the two children, knowing they were at fault for selling the stolen paper, dared not make a fuss. What if they had to return the money they made from selling the paper?

With two more children gone, only twenty-five remained.

The Chu family, upon learning of the incident, didn’t comment much. It was better to weed out the dishonest now than deal with bigger issues later. Dishonesty was intolerable anywhere.

In the military camp.

After preparing the medicine, Chu Qingzhi opened the letter from the eagle’s leg and frowned, “This sounds like symptoms of rabies.”

She immediately replied to Bao Linjiang, asking him to bring the patient to her.

Upon receiving Chu Qingzhi’s reply, Bao Linjiang hurried to the military camp.

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At ten in the afternoon, they arrived at the military camp. Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang arranged for the patient to stay in the tent they used to live in.

Bao Yunhong looked at Chu Qingzhi, who was even younger than her cousin, and was dumbfounded. She knew that Bao Linjiang had become someone’s disciple. She thought that it was a white-haired old man, but she didn’t expect him to be a beautiful young lady.

Chu Qingzhi examined Wu Bingyi and confirmed it was rabies, “Was he bitten by a dog?”

While asking, she used her internal vision technique to inspect Wu Bingyi’s body, noticing some deep scars on his hand that had been treated well and were now scabbed over.

Bao Yunhe thought for a moment, “No, his family doesn’t have a dog, and he hasn’t been near any dogs.”

Chu Qingzhi pressed on Wu Bingyi’s forehead, and he slowly opened his eyes. She asked, “How did you get these wounds on your hand?”

Wu Bingyi, still groggy, took a moment to respond, “A few days ago, I went hunting in the mountains with friends. We encountered heavy rain and sought shelter in a cave, where a swarm of bats flew at us, and that’s how I got these wounds.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself that not only dogs but cats, bats, and other wild animals like wolves and foxes could transmit rabies. His infection was likely caused by bats.

“Your illness was caused by bats. Typically, this disease leads to death within ten days of onset.”

In modern times, rabies could only be prevented, not treated after onset, except through the use of spiritual pills, medicines, or herbs by cultivators. In ancient times, the only option was death.

Bao Yunhe panicked at this revelation, pleading, “Miss, please save Bingyi…”

It was fortunate for Wu Bingyi to encounter Chu Qingzhi, who had spiritual energy. Otherwise, even the most skilled doctor couldn’t cure him, “Calm down, I’ll find a way to treat him.”

Bao Yunhe was somewhat relieved, “Thankyou, miss.”

Chu Qingzhi instructed, “Get him something to eat, anything will do. He doesn’t need to follow any dietary restrictions.” Wu Bingyi hadn’t eaten for three or four days; continuing to starve could kill him even without the disease.

“Right away, miss,” Bao Yunhe hurried off to prepare food.

Chu Qingzhi nodded and stepped out of the tent, followed by Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang. The atmosphere was heavy.

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Bao Linjiang stepped forward, “Master, he was only slightly scratched by a bat. Why would he lose his life over it?”

Chu Qingzhi explained the cause and nature of rabies in terms they could understand.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, quick to grasp medical concepts, nodded in understanding after the explanation.

“Let’s go prepare the medicine.”

“Yeah.”

After administering the medicine to Wu Bingyi, Chu Qingzhi and her two disciples continued performing surgeries on the remaining wounded soldiers.

In the Chu Village.

On the way to class, Zhuang Ziqian stopped Chu Qingning’s path.

Hearing Zhuang Ziqian’s request, Chu Qingning was somewhat surprised, “You want to learn how to make medicinal cuisine?”

It wasn’t strange for men in the village to cook, but it was indeed unexpected for a young master like him to express interest in learning to cook.

Zhuang Ziqian nodded earnestly, “Miss Qingning, could you teach me?”

Chu Qingning probed further, “Is this for Yu Wanwan?”

Zhuang Ziqian admitted, “Yes, you’ve seen Yu Wanwan’s condition. I want to prepare some medicinal meals to help improve her health.”

Touched by Zhuang Ziqian’s sincerity, Chu Qingning decided to teach him, “Alright, follow me.”

Since shifting her focus to medicine, Chu Qingning had read many books on treating women’s health, including those on medicinal cuisine to help balance a woman’s body.

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She hadn’t yet practiced making them herself, so this was a good opportunity for hands-on experience.

Medicinal cuisine wouldn’t harm the body. The worst outcome of a poorly made dish was simply that the medicinal properties wouldn’t be fully utilized.

Chu Qingning asked Zhuang Ziqian to wait outside the ancestral hall while she went inside to list the ingredients needed for the medicinal cuisine. She instructed him to gather the materials, and she would teach him after her class.

Zhuang Ziqian agreed happily and set off to prepare immediately.

Chu Qingzhi watched Zhuang Ziqian walk away, thinking to herself that Yu Wanwan was fortunate to have such a caring man in her life.

Fengxin County.

Chu Xuhua, accompanied by Li Zhangjie, entered a residence.

In the courtyard, Li Tingzhao, dressed modestly yet elegantly, was sipping tea, seemingly having waited for some time.

Chu Xuhua approached Li Tingzhao and greeted him, “Young Master, I’ve delivered the goods as agreed.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Li Tingzhao gestured to his man. “Go and settle the payment for the goods for Manager Chu. Then, place the goods in the shop and publicize it throughout the county to snatch the Lin family’s customers.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

After giving the order, Li Tingzhao invited Chu Xuhua to sit.

Chu Xuhua asked Li Zhangjie to oversee the transaction and then sat opposite

Li Tingzhao, “Young Master, is there anything else?”

“Let’s sit for a while. I’ll be meeting with the county magistrate soon. You’ve expanded your business to Fengxin County. How about getting acquainted?” “Thankyou, Young Master.”

Once Li Zhangjie returned after settling the payment, Li Tingzhao led Chu Xuhua to the county office.

Li Tingzhao’s matter had been notified throughout the Daling Dynasty, so the magistrate of Fengxin County was well aware of him and recognized Li Tingzhao. Knowing that Li Tingzhao was visiting the county office, the magistrate dared not show any negligence and personally welcomed him at the entrance.

The magistrate bowed deeply, “Greetings, Your Highness.”

Others followed suit, “Greetings, Your Highness.”

Li Tingzhao gestured slightly, assuming the air of a prince, “At ease.”

The magistrate straightened up and led Li Tingzhao into the inner hall, every action cautious and every smile perfectly measured.

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Chapter 730: Settle It In Private

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After entering the inner hall, Li Tingzhao took the seat of honor, with Chu Xuhua sitting to his right, the closest position. The others found their places around them.

The presence of Chu Xuhua by Li Tingzhao’s side elevated his status in the eyes of the onlookers, making them regard him as a trusted confidant of Li Tingzhao.

Li Tingzhao surveyed everyone in the hall and straightforwardly stated, “I wish for the Lin family to disappear from Fengxin County. I hope for your cooperation.”

This statement weighed heavily on those present, considering Li Tingzhao was raised by the Lin family’s first madam. Now a prince, instead of repaying their kindness, he sought to eliminate the Lin family.

There must be a significant, hidden reason behind his desire to erase the Lin family, something grave enough to provoke such a stance from Li Tingzhao. With this thought, everyone ceased their speculation, fearing the potential repercussions of their curiosity.

The magistrate bowed, “Your wish is my command, Your Highness.”

Li Tingzhao nodded, pleased with the magistrate’s tact, “You don’t need to do anything. Just watch from the sidelines.”

The Lin family would give the county magistrate a lot of money every year. If they did not remove the county magistrate, it would not be easy to deal with the Lin family.

The magistrate quickly assured, “As you command, Your Highness.”

Li Tingzhao then offered an incentive, “I’ve heard the magistrate’s son wishes to study at the Imperial College. I can write a recommendation letter for him upon my return to the capital.”

This was a concern for the magistrate, who, despite holding office, found it challenging to secure a place for his son at the Imperial College. He expressed his gratitude, “Thankyou, Your Highness.”

Li Tingzhao nodded, “Serve well, and you shall be rewarded.”

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The magistrate promised once more, “Certainly, Your Highness.”

After concluding their discussion, Li Tingzhao and Chu Xuhua left the county office to plan the swift elimination of the Lin family.

Unexpectedly, when the two of them returned to the residence, First Master

Lin, First Madam Lin, and some juniors of the Lin family were standing at the entrance. It seemed that they had been waiting for a while.

Li Tingzhao thought for a moment and pretended that nothing had happened.

He smiled and bowed. “Greetings, Father and Mother.”

Originally, when the Lin family saw Li Tingzhao, they should have knelt down and bowed. However, when the Lin family saw that Li Tingzhao addressed them so intimately, they did not kneel and only symbolically bowed.

First Master Lin looked at Li Tingzhao, who was dressed in the king’s usual clothes and had a noble aura. He could not help but feel proud. “Yingmin, are you used to it in the capital?”

Quite accustomed,” Li Tingzhao replied, his gaze momentarily darkening before he smiled again, “Father, mother, please, let’s go inside and talk.” “Okay.”

Seeing this, Chu Xuhua excused himself, “Young Master, I’ll attend to some business matters first and return later.”

Li Tingzhao nodded. “Okay.”

As the Lin family followed Li Tingzhao inside, Chu Xuhua headed off with Li Zhangjie, “Hungry? Let’s go eat.”

Li Zhangjie glanced around the residence and nodded, “I am.”

“Come on, I’ll take you somewhere nice.”

“Thanks, Brother Xuhua.”

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On the way, Li Zhangjie asked curiously, “Brother Xuhua, Li Tingzhao is already a prince. Why are you still so polite to the Lin family?”

Chu Xuhua thought for a moment and said, “All noble families care about their reputation. Perhaps after becoming a prince, he can’t afford to be seen making a mistake, especially in public.”

Li Zhangjie nodded, though not fully comprehending, “Oh.”

AtYunfei School.

A servant presented a letter to the dean.

Mu Chongli, upon seeing the unique military camp seal on the envelope, immediately read the letter, and his expression changed slightly. He calmly ordered the servant, “Go call Bai Tingyan here.”

“Yes, dean.”

When Bai Tingyan heard that Mu Chongli was looking for him, he thought that the matter of the music score had been settled. He could not help but be overjoyed. He quickly went to the small courtyard where Mu Chongli lived and bowed. “Dean.”

“Do you know your mistake?” Mu Chongli’s expression was ugly as he spoke in a deep voice. It was rare for plagiarism to happen in Yunfei School. If news of the music score spread, it would tarnish the academy’s reputation.

Bai Tingyan was already feeling guilty. When he heard this, the blood on his face immediately drained. He stammered, “Dean…”

Mu Chongli asked the people around him to leave. The school’s reputation could not be ruined. He had to understand the situation first. “Tell me, what’s with the score?”

As expected, it was about the music score. Bai Tingyan panicked and knelt on the ground. “Dean, I was blinded. I didn’t do it on purpose. I really didn’t do it on purpose…”

Mu Chongli expected better from him. Bai Tingyan actually had a chance of getting into the imperial examination. This was a stain on his reputation. “Why did you do this?”

Bai Tingyan cried, “Dean, I really didn’t do it on purpose…”

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It turned out that Bai Tingyan’s mother was a concubine. Not long ago, her mother did something wrong and was neglected by her father. His mother complained to him.

In a bid to restore her status, he risked stealing the music score, hoping royal praise would secure his academic and social ascent, thereby ensuring his mother’s favor was never lost again. Unfortunately, his plan backfired and was exposed.

Mu Chongli, a fair dean, responded, “What a pity, one wrong step led to many…”

He called Fang Mingyi and Fang Mingyi’s good friend over and told them what had happened so that they could decide what to do.

Of course, he also had some selfish motives. If this matter spread, it would affect the school’s reputation. He wanted to see if it could be resolved in private. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Fang Mingyi’s good friend looked at his cousin and was very disappointed. “If you wanted the score, I would have given it to you. Why did you plagiarize?”

Bai Tingyan knelt before his cousin, “Cousin, I realize my mistake. Please give me another chance. I won’t do it again.”

The cousin, torn but ultimately soft-hearted, turned to Fang Mingyi, “What do we do?”

Fang Mingyi, not explicitly stating anything, suggested, “You decide. It’s just a music score, and it hasn’t caused serious harm. It’s not a big deal.”

After helping his cousin up, the cousin, relenting, said, “Are you really not going to make the same mistake in the future?”

Bai Tingyan quickly promised, “I won’t do it again.”

The cousin sighed. He couldn’t force his cousin to a dead end. “Dean, let’s end this matter here.”

Mu Chongli nodded, emphasizing, “Integrity is paramount for scholars. If one’s character is flawed, no amount of learning can compensate. Bai Tingyan, take this as a warning. If repeated, today’s leniency won’t apply, and there will be no mercy.”

“Yes, dean.” Bai Tingyan was extremely regretful. He swore to himself that he would never do such a thing again.

After completing the surgeries, Chu Qingzhi tasked her disciples with post-operative care and headed into the woods.

Da Bai ran over and let Chu Qingzhi sit.

Chu Qingzhi was a little tired, so she didn’t reject Da Bai’s good intentions and sat on its back.

Together, they swiftly moved through the forest.

“Stop!” Chu Qingzhi suddenly said.

Hearing this, Da Bai stopped and turned around to look at Chu Qingzhi in confusion.

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