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Ministry of Justice.
Standing at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice, Chu Xujin looked up at the stern and imposing characters above the door, feeling a bit nervous. “Brother Jinghong, are the people in the Ministry of Justice easy to get along with?” Tang Jinghong patted Chu Xujin’s shoulder and comforted him, “Don’t worry, no one will make things difficult for you.”
Ge Lihua also said, “We are here to help. They shouldn’t reject people who come to assist.”
“Yeah.” Chu Xujin suddenly felt somewhat ashamed for being less courageous than a woman. Lihua was so open and confident; why was he feeling so nervous?
After giving himself a mental pep talk, he quickly caught up with Tang Jinghong’s steps.
Inside the room, Ren Buqing was engrossed in his work. A guard hurried in and saluted, “My lord, General Tang has arrived.”
Upon hearing this, Ren Buqing immediately stood up. “Please invite him in.”
“Yes.” The guard turned and left, with Ren Buqing following swiftly behind.
The two parties met in the corridor.
Ren Buqing greeted with a bow, “General Tang.”
“Vice Minister Ren, please, no need for formalities.” Tang Jinghong reached out to support Ren Buqing’s arm, helping him to stand.
Ren Buqing glanced at the three people and asked curiously, “General, you must have something important to discuss, coming here in person.”
Tang Jinghong politely said, “Sorry to trouble you.” He then introduced Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua, “They are constables from Shuiyun County, looking to learn from your experience. Would that be convenient?”
General Tang had personally sent those two over. Even if it was inconvenient, it had to be convenient. Ren Buqing smiled and said, “It’s convenient. I wonder what the two of them are good at?”
His question was meant for Tang Jinghong, inquiring how to arrange for the two newcomers.
Tang Jinghong gestured for Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua to speak for themselves.
Chu Xujin looked up to Ren Buqing with admiration and bowed, “1 am Chu Xujin, usually handling minor cases in Shuiyun County. Please provide me with your guidance, sir.”
Ren Buqing thought to himself that this meant that he wanted to work on the cases with him. “Then, when I’m working on the case, how about you follow me and work on the case with me?”
Chu Xujin was excited, “Yes, sir.”
Ge Lihua also bowed, “Greetings, sir. I am Ge Lihua, usually assisting Xujin in handling cases.”
Ren Buqing said, “Then, during the case, you two will follow me.”
Ge Lihua gratefully responded, “Thank you, sir.”
Tang Jinghong told the two, “You will accompany Buqing during this time.
When you return, treat him to a meal as a token of gratitude.”
Chu Xujin immediately agreed, “Understood, Brother Jinghong.”
“I won’t disturb you with your important work,” Tang Jinghong said, glancing at the three before leaving the Ministry of Justice.
“You two, come with me,” Ren Buqing said, leading them to his office.
Just as they reached the door, a guard came to report, “My lord, there has been a theft at the Imperial Hospital. Chief Physician requests your presence.” “Theft at the Imperial Hospital?!” Ren Buqing frowned. With such strict management in the Imperial Hospital, how could there be a theft?
The guard said, “Sir, the people from the Imperial Hospital are waiting at the entrance. You can ask them for details.”
Ren Buqing gestured to the two to follow him, and called for a few assistants to accompany them to the entrance of the Ministry of Justice.
The comer was a guard from the Imperial Hospital. Seeing Ren Buqing, he bowed and said, “Sir, the Imperial Hospital has lost a very important and valuable item. We request your assistance in locating it.”
Hearing this, Ren Buqing sensed the seriousness of the matter and after a moment’s thought said, “Let’s go to the Imperial Hospital and discuss further.”
On the streets, a junior physician from the Imperial Hospital stopped Chu Qingzhi, speaking hurriedly, “Miss Qingzhi, there has been a theft at the Imperial Hospital. Someone said it was Chu Qingning who did it.”
Everyone’s expression changed.
Chu Qingzhi’s face turned slightly solemn, “Let’s go to the Imperial Hospital.”
Li Qingyu grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s hand and said nervously, “We’ll go too.”
Chu Qingzhi, not wanting to alarm them, declined, “Mother, please continue shopping for sister’s wedding items. I will handle Fourth sister’s matters.”
Li Qingyu didn’t let go of Chu Qingzhi’s hand, “But I’m worried…”
Chu Qingzhi reassured her, “Mother, trust me, I can handle it.”
Li Qingyu didn’t insist further, knowing her daughter’s capabilities. If she couldn’t handle it, others would be even less likely, “Then be careful, and send someone to report back if anything happens.”
Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”
The Chu family watched as Chu Qingzhi left, feeling as if a heavy stone lay in their hearts.
Chu Qingyue said, “Father, Mother, why don’t we come back tomorrow to shop?”
Li Qingyu held Chu Qingyue’s hand, “Your marriage is also important and cannot be neglected. We will continue shopping. With your fifth sister handling your fourth sister’s matter, there shouldn’t be any issues.”
Chu Qingyue forced a smile, “Okay.”
Imperial Hospital.
Everyone gathered in the main hall; despite the crowd, it was eerily silent.
Chu Qingning, Yuan Hongjun, and Bao Linjiang stood in a corner.
Ren Buqing’s group and Chu Qingzhi arrived at the Imperial Hospital almost simultaneously.
Ren Buqing held great admiration for Chu Qingzhi. He greeted her with a respectful bow, “Miss Qingzhi, we meet again.”
Chu Qingzhi returned the greeting. “Sir, please clear my Fourth Sister’s name.”
Ren Buqing assured her, “Rest assured, Miss Qingzhi, 1 will do my utmost.”
Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua greeted Chu Qingzhi.
Chu Qingzhi whispered to them, “Be careful later, don’t fall into any traps. This matter seems minor, but it’s actually complicated.”
They both nodded to her, indicating they understood.
The group entered the main hall of the Imperial Hospital, breaking the quiet atmosphere.
Chu Qingning, Yuan Hongjun, and Bao Linjiang finally relaxed a little when they saw Chu Qingzhi. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Chu Qingzhi walked towards them.
Ren Buqing started the investigation procedure.
Chu Qingzhi came in front of the three of them. “Tell me what happened.”
Ren Buqing also inquired about the incident from Yuan Zheng.
The story unfolded as follows:
This afternoon, Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, out of kindness, brought Chu Qingning to visit the Imperial Hospital. They visited every room, always accompanied by others, never alone.
However, just as they were about to leave, Yuan Zheng ordered the place to be sealed off. The reason was that a crucial medicinal herb, meant for the Empress Dowager’s medicine, had gone missing.
Since Chu Qingning was the only outsider who had visited the hospital today, she naturally became the prime suspect.
Amid the unresolved dispute, Yuan Zheng sent for Ren Buqing, striving to find the missing herb as soon as possible.
Chu Qingzhi and Ren Buqing asked at the same time, “Where are the herbs placed?”
Yuan Zheng instructed a junior physician to show them the place.
The herbs were stored in a special room for valuable and important medicinal materials, containing many medicine chests. The chests were locked, with locks on both layers.
There were two keys. One was with the chief, and the other with the deputy chief. Both were required to unlock the chests and access the contents.
The situation was peculiar today; there were no signs of the medicine chest locks being tampered with, yet the contents had vanished..
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Ren Buqing and Chu Qingzhi briefly surveyed the room before focusing their attention on the medicine chest.
Ren Buqing picked up the two locks and examined the keyholes. “Miss Qingzhi, what do you think?”
Chu Qingzhi pondered, “What kind of medicinal herbs were stored in this chest?”
A junior physician stepped forward to answer, “A thousand-year-old Ganoderma, worth a hundred thousand taels of silver.”
Indeed, it was a valuable medicinal herb.
“How often do you check the contents of the chest?”
“Once a month.” The junior physician fetched a book from the corner, opened it, and handed it to Chu Qingzhi. “The last check was half a month ago, and it’s recorded here.”
Chu Qingzhi examined the record; the last inspection was indeed half a month ago. “Why did you open the medicine chest today all of a sudden?”
The junior physician explained, “Today, we needed the thousand-year-old Ganoderma to prepare medicine for the Empress Dowager. She has been restless, suffering from insomnia and palpitations recently. The Emperor ordered the Imperial Hospital to use the best herbs.”
Ganoderma was indeed used to treat these symptoms. It made sense, and there was nothing suspicious.
Ren Buqing, arms crossed, looked at the junior physician. “Who was the first to discover the missing medicinal herbs?”
“It was Xia Yigong, the physician in charge of decocting the medicine.”
“Please bring Xia Yigong here.”
“Yes.”
Ren Buqing asked Chu Qingzhi, “Miss Qingzhi, have you noticed anything?”
Chu Qingzhi remained calm, giving nothing away. “Just routine questioning for now, no discoveries yet.”
Xia Yigong was soon brought in. “Miss Qingzhi, Lord Ren.”
Ren Buqing greeted with a bow, “Doctor Xia, don’t be nervous. It’s just a routine inquiry. Can you tell us how you discovered the empty chest?”
Xia Yigong nodded. “Today, after Chief Physician returned from treating the Empress Dowager, he wrote the prescription for me and specifically instructed to use the thousand-year-old Ganoderma. I followed the orders, weighed the other herbs, and when 1 went to retrieve the Ganoderma, I found the chest empty.”
Ren Buqing frowned slightly, “But weren’t the chief and deputy chief of the hospital supposed to open the chest?”
“No, it was their trusted aides, along with two others managing the medicinal storehouse. Six of us were present at that time.”
It was unlikely that all six were in collusion, and it would be impossible to conceal such a large piece of Ganoderma on one’s person.
Ren Buqing pursed his lips and looked at the other medicine chests. He suddenly turned and asked, “Could these chests also be empty?”
Chu Qingzhi glanced at the chests with her divine sense and noticed one was indeed empty. She immediately asked for the chief and deputy chief to be called in.
Yuan Zheng asked politely, “Miss Qingzhi, did you find anything?”
Chu Qingzhi walked over to a medicine chest beside Ren Buqing, not answering his question but instead saying, “Would the two of you please open this chest?”
The two men, puzzled, nevertheless unlocked the chest.
When the two layers of the chest were opened, they were shocked to find it empty too, and beads of sweat formed on their foreheads.
Ren Buqing looked at Chu Qingzhi, incredulous. How did she know there was a problem with that chest?
Yuan Zheng said, This chest contained boschniakia rossica, valued at two hundred thousand taels.”
Boschniakia rossica was also known as “Eternal Youth Herb.”
There was a village in Changyun Mountain, where a strange disease infected the whole village two hundred years ago. Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Villagers afflicted with the disease developed wrinkles all over their bodies, and their black hair turned white within half a month, even affecting children.
When the villagers were at a loss, a female doctor wearing a purple floral wreath arrived. She taught the villagers to gather a certain herb.
After following her advice and consuming the herb, not only did everyone recover, but they also became more energetic than before.
Thus, the herb was named “Eternal Youth Herb.”
The Deputy Director Yuan Zheng was extremely anxious. “What’s going on?”
“There are only two conclusions: either this was a long-planned scheme or the thief possesses remarkable lock-picking skills,” said Ren Buqing, then looked at Chu Qingzhi. “What do you think, Miss Qingzhi?”
“Just a moment,” said Chu Qingzhi, taking the two empty chests and flipping them over, placing them on the ground.
She gently tapped the bottom of the chest, “The thief didn’t pick the locks. They opened the bottom of the chests, so… they’re skilled in carpentry, not lock-picking.”
After saying this, she gave a hard tap, and the bottoms of both chests fell out.
Yuan Zheng was puzzled. “These chests are specially made. Who could have such skills?”
Ren Buqing asked gravely, “Miss Qingzhi, have you noticed anything else?”
Chu Qingzhi picked up the bottom of a chest and sniffed it, “Check the wood shops to see who has bought this kind of glutinous rice glue.”
Glutinous rice glue is a common adhesive used by carpenters.
“We’ll go right away,” said Ren Buqing, taking the bottom panel and handing it to his subordinates to inquire around the city.
Yuan Zheng hesitantly asked, “Miss Qingzhi, could it be someone from our Imperial Hospital?”
Chu Qingzhi replied, “There’s too little evidence to confirm that at the moment.”
Yuan Zheng asked humbly, “Then what should we do now?”
“How many people are there in the Imperial Hospital?”
“Altogether, there are more than two hundred people.”
Questioning over two hundred people would be a monumental task. Chu Qingzhi pondered if there was a simpler way.
Ren Buqing returned and said, “Miss Qingzhi, I’ve sent people to investigate.”
Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Do you have any leads, sir?”
Ren Buqing looked at the two empty chests. “I think it’s unlikely that one person did this alone; there must be accomplices. Also, they’d need to fence the stolen goods. They wouldn’t dare sell them openly, so they might turn to… the black market.”
Chu Qingzhi offered a different opinion, “What if they didn’t sell it?”
Hearing this, Ren Buqing had a guess. His heart tightened slightly. “Miss Chu, what do you mean?”
Chu Qingzhi said, “What if the thief consumed the medicinal herb?”
This idea alarmed two chiefs too. The value of these herbs lay not in their price but in their rarity. If the thief consumed them, even killing the thief wouldn’t recover the lost herbs.
Ren Buqing became anxious, “Miss Qingzhi, do you have any way to quickly locate the herbs?”
Chu Qingzhi didn’t have a clear idea yet. “Let’s arrange it so that ten people at a time come in for questioning.”
Ren Buqing immediately agreed, “Alright, I’ll arrange it right away.”
A separate room was arranged. Starting with the two chiefs, groups of ten people entered the room. Chu Qingzhi sat behind a desk, with ten chairs placed in front of the desk for those being questioned.
“Please, take a seat.”
Everyone cooperated fully, eager to recover the medicinal herbs quickly.
Yuan Zheng said, “Miss Qingzhi, please ask your questions.”
Chu Qingzhi began, “Tell me, have any of you been to the storage room for medicinal herbs from half a month ago to today? If you have, what was the reason for your visit?”
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Chu Qingzhi asked each person the same question. After an hour and a half, everyone had been questioned, but no one seemed suspicious.
It wasn’t someone from the Imperial Hospital.
The last physician to leave suddenly stopped and said with hostility, “Miss Qingzhi, you haven’t questioned Chu Qingning yet. She is the most suspicious. If it weren’t for her coming to the hospital, our herbs wouldn’t have gone missing.”
Chu Qingzhi clarified bluntly, “Are you suspecting Chu Qingning of stealing the medicinal herbs?”
The physician, appearing righteous and indignant, said, “Even if it wasn’t her, it must have been her accomplice. She must take responsibility for this. Why would she come today of all days if not for this reason?”
Chu Qingzhi replied coldly, “Please don’t make baseless accusations without evidence. Moreover, the medicine chests were opened to prepare medicine for the Empress Dowager, not for Chu Qingning’s viewing. You should understand the cause and effect.”
The physician huffed coldly, “Then who do you think stole the herbs?”
Chu Qingzhi, her eyes as dark as ink, spoke earnestly, “I will find the person responsible.”
“I hope you do, and quickly. Otherwise, if the thief has consumed or sold the herbs, what’s the use of finding them?” said the physician before leaving abruptly.
Chu Qingzhi watched the physician’s retreating figure, narrowing her eyes and dimming the light in them.
The thief knew the layout of the Imperial Hospital and was skilled in carpentry. They either needed money or had someone at home with a strange disease…
They likely acted at night. However, the hospital, being a place of importance, was heavily guarded at night. If that was the case, the most likely scenario was that it was done by an insider.
Combining these factors, she only needed to investigate the guards who had been on duty at the hospital for the past half month. Whoever fit these criteria would be the thief.
Chu Qingzhi shared her thoughts with Ren Buqing.
After hearing her, Ren Buqing found it very reasonable, “1’11 start investigating right away.”
Chu Qingzhi cautioned, “Be careful. Desperate people can do desperate things.”
“I will be,” Ren Buqing hurried off with his men to handle the matter. Nôv(el)B\\jnn
In the main hall of the Imperial Hospital.
After the physician who had questioned Chu Qingzhi left the room, he went straight to Chu Qingning and asked accusingly, “Did you take the Ganoderma?”
Chu Qingning, confident and upright, said firmly, “It wasn’t me. Don’t falsely accuse people.”
Yuan Hongjun defended her, “Physician Min, don’t talk nonsense. We were all there at the time. We know whether Chu Qingning took it or not.”
Physician Min was relentless, “She’s the mastermind, and you two are her accomplices. Usually, you act wildly in the hospital because you are the grandsons of the chief and deputy chief. Now, you bring outsiders in and cause trouble. What do you have to say about that?”
Bao Linjiang argued with reason, “The incident is not directly related to us bringing people in. This has nothing to do with us.”
Physician Min aggressively retorted, “You say it’s unrelated, and so it is. You have backing in the hospital, so whatever you say goes. Now that the medicine is missing, why don’t you find it then?”
Yuan Hongjun coldly stated, “My master is already searching for it. It will definitely be recovered.”
Physician Min huffed, “Easy for you to say ‘definitely.’ What if it can’t be found?”
Yuan Hongjun declared resolutely, “If it’s not found, you can deal with me as you see fit!”
Physician Min emphasized gravely, “Fine. If it’s not found, you three will bear the full responsibility.”
“We’ll take full responsibility,” Bao Linjiang said without worry. With his master on the case, there’s nothing that can’t be done. Just wait and see!
Physician Min didn’t expect such defiance from the youngsters. He pointed at them angrily, turned, and walked away, eager to be out of sight.
Chu Qingzhi entered the main hall.
Everyone was still waiting there, and the atmosphere was heavy. As Chu Qingzhi appeared, all eyes quickly turned to her.
Chu Qingzhi announced, “Thank you for your efforts, physicians. Please return to your duties. The truth will be revealed soon.”
Without saying more, the group of physicians silently left.
Chu Qingning and the others gathered around Chu Qingzhi. Chu Qingning asked eagerly, “Fifth Sister, how did the questioning go?”
Chu Qingzhi replied, “It’s not related to anyone from the Imperial Hospital.”
Chu Qingning fiddled her fingers nervously, murmuring, “It’s too coincidental. 1 arrive, and the medicinal herbs are taken. Isn’t this a deliberate setup against me?”
Chu Qingzhi said, “The herbs were probably taken before you arrived. You just happened to take the blame.”
Yuan Hongjun asked, “They were taken away long ago? Master, what do you mean?”
“I examined the medicine chest. To soften the glutinous rice glue at the bottom and remove the panel, it needs to be heated. But the glue on that chest had hardened a long time ago; it wasn’t done today.”
“Can we estimate when it was done?”
“At least a day ago.”
“So, does that mean the culprit might have already dealt with the medicinal herbs by now?”
“It depends on luck,” she said.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang exchanged a look. They couldn’t just rely on luck, especially after their bold statement to Physician Min. If the medicinal herbs were already dealt with, given Physician Min’s dislike for them, he would surely punish them severely.
Chu Qingzhi calculated the timing, “The black market opens every three days. You two should go there tonight to see if the thief tries to fence the herbs there. If it’s sold at the black market, we might find a lead. If it’s been consumed, well… we’ll see what else we can do at that time.”
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang said in unison, “Master, we’ll get ready and check the black market tonight.”
“Go on.”
Chu Qingning grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s hand, looking a bit anxious, “Fifth Sister, what should I do?”
“Since you’re already here at the Imperial Hospital, don’t miss the opportunity.” Chu Qingzhi led Chu Qingning to the room where books were stored, “Go ahead and read. I’ll call you when we’re leaving.”
Chu Qingning looked around joyfully but was also worried, “Fifth Sister, I’m currently a suspect. If I read these books, won’t people ask me to leave?”
Chu Qingzhi took down a medical book suitable for Chu Qingning from the shelf, “No, they won’t. Go ahead and read. If you can’t finish, we can borrow it.”
Chu Qingning smiled and took the book, “Thank you, Fifth Sister.”
Chu Qingzhi intended to guide Chu Qingning towards gynecology.
Female physicians were rare in Dating, and many women felt embarrassed to seek medical treatment. If Chu Qingning could fill this gap, she would not only help many women but also gain a good reputation.
It’s not bad to aim for a good reputation. Many strive for it in secret, which in turn promotes personal growth. It’s a mutually beneficial situation.
A guard came in and bowed, “Miss Chu, General Tang has arrived.”
Chu Qingzhi thanked the guard and then headed towards the entrance of the Imperial Hospital.
Currently, the hospital was not allowing outsiders to enter, and Tang Jinghong was stopped at the entrance.
“Jinghong, why are you here?”
Tang Jinghong said, “I heard there was an incident at the Imperial Hospital and came to check.”
Chu Qingzhi whispered, “The result will be out soon.”
“Then i’ll wait.”
“Ok..”
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At the Ning Residence.
The head maid, Chunli, entered the study and bowed respectfully, reporting, “Young Master, Jiao Qinqin is looking for you.”
She wore a look of disdain. Jiao Qinqin abandoned the Young Master without a word back then. Why was she seeking him out now? Was she being shameless?
“Jiao Qinqin?” Ning Yuting had almost forgotten that name. After a moment’s recollection, he said, “Tell her I’m not available to see her.”
Chunli hesitated, “Young Master, I’ve already said that, but she insists on seeing you. She threatened to go to Miss Qingyue if you refuse.”
Ning Yuting’s expression darkened, and after a pause, he ordered, “Bring her in.”
“Yes, Young Master.”
Led by Chunli, Jiao Qinqin approached the study. She looked around the Ning Residence as if she owned the place.
Chunli glanced at her with evident distaste. “Madam Liu, please wait here. Our Young Master is currently busy with something.”
Jiao Qinqin was impatient to wait for Ning Yuting. In her heart, Ning Yuting was a man she had abandoned. How could he put on airs in front of her? “Ning Yuting, come out quickly…”
Ning Yuting sat in his chair, engrossed in a book, completely ignoring Jiao Qinqin.
Jiao Qinqin became more aggressive, “Ning Yuting, can’t you hear me? 1 told you to come out!”
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Chunli intervened, “Madam Liu, Young Master is busy planning his marriage. Please keep your voice down.”
Jiao Qinqin glared at Chunli, “Why should I lower my voice? He’s deliberately ignoring me. Can’t 1 even call him?”
Chunli muttered under her breath, “No one asked you to come, though.”
Jiao Qinqin pushed Chunli and scolded, “You wretched maid, who are you to talk back to me?”
Chunli didn’t want to cause trouble for Ning Yuting, so she endured, “Madam Liu, please behave yourself!”
“Get lost!” She kept calling her Madam Liu. Wasn’t this reminding her to pay attention to her identity as a married woman? How annoying!
At that moment, the door opened, and Ning Yuting appeared. His dark pupils were emotionless as he looked at Jiao Qinqin like a stranger, speaking coldly, “What do you want?”
Jiao Qinqin gazed at Ning Yuting, noting his handsome face and tall, straight figure, far more attractive than her husband, Liu Wenzhao.
Her demeanor softened in an instant, “Yuting, I heard you’re getting married. I came to offer my congratulations.”
Ning Yuting replied indifferently, “Thank you.”
Jiao Qinqin, mistaking Ning Yuting’s lack of enthusiasm as reluctance to marry Chu Qingyue, assumed, “Yuting, are you unhappy about getting married? You don’t have to marry a farmer’s daughter just to repay a favor. This is a matter of a lifetime; you must think it through.”
Ning Yuting was speechless.
Jiao Qinqin continued, “If you truly don’t want to, you should break off the engagement now. Otherwise, it’ll affect your entire life.”
“Enough,” Ning Yuting interrupted her. “Who said I don’t want to marry Qingyue? She’s the woman I want to marry most.” He was relieved not to have married Jiao Qinqin; her thought process was appalling. “You should leave now. Qingyue will be unhappy to know you’ve come to see me.”
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Jiao Qinqin was stunned, “What did you just say? You’re asking me to leave? Yuting, how can you tell me to leave?”
Ning Yuting really wanted to throw her out of the mansion, “Why can’t I?
You’re not part of the Ning family.”
Jiao Qinqin pointed at herself, incredulous, “1 was once your fiancee. Are you so heartless?”
Ning Yuting was speechless.
He turned and entered his study, slamming the door shut, “Chunli, see the guest out.”
Chunli, feeling insufficient for the task alone, called two sturdy maids for assistance, “Please escort Madam Liu out.”
Jiao Qinqin banged on the door, “Yuting, you can’t treat me like this! Yuting, I haven’t finished talking…”
The two sturdy maids, one on each side, dragged Jiao Qinqin towards the entrance.
At the entrance.
Chu Qingyue had bought some items for Ning Yuting and came to deliver them. Arriving at the gate, she saw two maids escorting a lady out.
“Let me go, let me go…” Jiao Qinqin struggled, but she was no match for the two robust maids and was eventually thrown outside the gate.
She had just steadied herself when she saw Chu Qingyue standing nearby.
The maids of Ning Residence didn’t recognize Chu Qingyue, so they just glanced at her without any further action. Nôv(el)B\\jnn
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Jiao Qinqin, who had secretly met Chu Qingyue before, became arrogant upon seeing her alone, “Isn’t this Yuting’s fiancee?”
Chu Qingyue looked at Jiao Qinqin with unfamiliarity, furrowing her brows.
She didn’t know this lady, yet her first words were so pointed.
Her words reminded the maids who hadn’t gone far. Chunli quickly turned and approached Chu Qingyue politely, “Are you Miss Qingyue?”
Chu Qingyue nodded, “Yes, I am. Is your Young Master at home? I bought some things for him while shopping and wanted to give them to him.”
Jiao Qinqin sneered sarcastically, “What good things can a village girl buy? Yuting is from a wealthy family; he has seen it all. Aren’t you afraid of embarrassing yourself?”
Chunli, annoyed by Jiao Qinqin, led Chu Qingyue into the residence, “Young Master is at home. 1’11 take you to him.”
Jiao Qinqin ran over to block them, “Chu Qingyue, Yuting is only marrying you out of gratitude. Know what’s good for you and break off the engagement yourself.”
“What did you say?” Chu Qingyue initially didn’t want to engage with Jiao Qinqin, but she couldn’t ignore her words about the core issue.
“Wasn’t 1 clear enough?” Jiao Qinqin thought she had hit Chu Qingyue’s weak spot and looked smug.
Chunli quickly interjected, “Miss Qingyue, don’t listen to her nonsense. You know best how Young Master feels about you. Could anyone fake it so well?”
Chu Qingyue faced Jiao Qinqin squarely, “Who are you? Why are you saying this?”
Jiao Qinqin, assuming a superior air, said, “Didn’t Yuting tell you? I’m Jiao Qinqin, his former fiancee.”
“Your engagement with Young Master was canceled long ago. Don’t talk nonsense.” Chunli urged, “Miss Qingyue, she’s now Madam Liu and has nothing to do with Young Master.”
Ning Yuting had told Chu Qingyue about Jiao Qinqin, “Yuting has mentioned you. Heartless and faithless, shifting affections easily, marrying someone else while your fiance was missing. How dare you still claim to be Yuting’s fiancee?”
Jiao Qinqin’s smug expression slowly faded, and she stiffened, “Yuting said that about me?”
Chu Qingyue met Jiao Qinqin’s gaze, “Isn’t that clear?”
Jiao Qinqin, furious, retorted, “Chu Qingyue, don’t be so smug. You’re just a peasant trying to become a phoenix. Yuting doesn’t truly want to marry you. You’ll suffer in the future.”
Chu Qingyue responded firmly, “Whether 1 suffer or not is none of your business. Take care of yourself.”
Jiao Qinqin sneered, “Just wait, Chu Qingyue!”
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Chunli thought Jiao Qinqin was being too much, “Madam Liu, please leave.”
“There’s no need for you to ask. I’m leaving on my own.” Jiao Qinqin glared at Chu Qingyue and left with a snort.
Chunli turned to comfort Chu Qingyue, “Miss Qingyue, don’t mind her. Let me take you to see Young Master.”
Chu Qingyue thought for a moment, then handed the things to Chunli, “Please give these to him on my behalf. 1 have some things to attend to and must leave now.”
Chunli couldn’t guess what Chu Qingyue was thinking but didn’t hold her back. She called two sturdy maids to escort Chu Qingyue back, while she went to find Ning Yuting.
Hearing Chunli’s words, Ning Yuting hurried out to chase after Chu Qingyue, wanting to explain it.
Chu Qingyue was caught up by Ning Yuting halfway. “Yuting, why are you here?” She took out a handkerchief and handed it to him to wipe his sweat.
Ning Yuting, seeing that Chu Qingyue wasn’t angry, sighed in relief and took the handkerchief, “Qingyue, don’t take Jiao Qinqin’s words to heart. She’s a stranger to me now.”
Chu Qingyue smiled gently, “I know.”
She was initially somewhat upset anyone would be slightly irked to see their fiance’s ex-fiancee approaching him – but seeing Ning Yuting rushing out to explain, her displeasure vanished.
“I’ll take you back.”
“Sure.”
The maids were sent back by Ning Yuting, and he escorted Chu Qingyue home alone.
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On the other side, Ren Buqing, with Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua, had obtained a list of guards who had served in the past half-month from the guard captain. They divided into three groups to investigate, and soon there was news.
There was one guard who matched Chu Qingzhi’s deductions, named He Jing.
Ren Buqing immediately dispatched people to arrest him, but both the guard captain and He Jing’s family said they hadn’t seen him for two days.
Two days. This made them feel uneasy. Could he have already dealt with the medicinal herbs?
Ren Buqing rushed to the entrance of the Imperial Hospital and shared the news with Chu Qingzhi.
Chu Qingzhi asked, “Does his family have anyone with a strange illness?”
Ren Buqing replied, “No.”
“Then he must be short of money.” Chu Qingzhi analyzed, “As a guard, he mostly returns home at night except on his days off. He wouldn’t have many places to spend money, and the salary of a guard is not low. It’s enough for his expenses, and he doesn’t have a gambling habit. The thousand-year Ganoderma is worth a hundred thousand taels, and the Eternal Youth Herb twenty thousand taels. Why does he suddenly need so much money?”
Ren Buqing speculated, “Could he be blackmailed, with someone forcing him to steal?”
“He knows the consequences of theft – dismissal at best, imprisonment at worst. As a long-serving guard, he wouldn’t be unaware of this. His reason for stealing must be more important than his future.” Chu Qingzhi said, “Go and investigate some guards close to him, see if He Jing said or did anything unusual recently. There should be some clues.”
“I know why he needs so much money…” Chu Xujin approached quickly.
Everyone turned to Chu Xujin.
Chu Xujin explained, “He Jing has a son and a daughter. His son is scholarly and has already passed the imperial examination, with a bright future. But suddenly, his son disappeared one day.”
“The next day, someone sent him a letter, asking him to steal the Eternal Youth Herb. After the deed, they would release his son.”
Ren Buqing asked, “He Jing’s son was kidnapped?”
Chu Xujin said, “Yes, this was what He Jing’s wife told me. The letter has been burned, but I found a small piece of paper in the ashes, with ‘black market’ written on it.”
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Ren Buqing quickly asked, “Did you see the time?”
Chu Qingzhi added, “The black market wasn’t open the past two days, and He Jing has been missing for two days…”
Chu Xujin concluded, “So… tonight is their transaction time.”
Ge Lihua noted, “The blackmailer wants the Eternal Youth Herb, but the thousand-year Ganoderma is also missing…”
The response to Ge Lihua’s question arrived.
A group of officers rushed back, “Sir, we asked around the carpentry shops in the capital. A few days ago, a strange man with a donkey face and wearing a hat bought a kilo of glutinous rice glue.”
Ge Lihua realized, “A man with a donkey face? An accomplice?”
The officer was uncertain, “Probably an accomplice.”
“Whether he’s an accomplice or not, we’ll find out once we catch him. Let’s go.” Ren Buqing bowed to Chu Qingzhi and left with his team to set up the trap.
Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua followed along.
Chu Qingzhi, accompanied by Chu Qingning and Tang Jinghong, started walking back.
Chu Qingzhi asked Tang Jinghong quietly, “Has Third Master Lu’s vengeance been avenged?”
Tang Jinghong replied, “It has. 1 went to support him last night.”
“Was he injured this time?”
“Seriously injured and still unconscious. Fortunately, I had the life-saving medicine you gave me, otherwise he would have died along with the traitors.”
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“It’s good that he’s fine.” Chu Qingzhi changed the topic. “Shall we go to the black market after dinner to take a look?” She was worried about Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua.
“Sure.”
In the Chu Residence.
“Yaqing, are you there?” Chu Qingzhi gently tapped on Wu Yaqing’s door with her fingers.
“I’m here, Qingzhi,” Wu Yaqing hurried to open the door.
Chu Qingzhi spoke softly, “Third Master Lu has been seriously injured and hasn’t awakened. Do you want to see him?”
“He’s injured again?” Wu Yaqing asked anxiously. “How did he get hurt?”
Observing Wu Yaqing’s reaction, Chu Qingzhi explained, “Last night, he led his men in a fierce battle against the traitors. The enemy was formidable, and they almost perished together…”
Wu Yaqing became worried, “I want to see him.” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
“I’ll take you there tomorrow.”
“I… I want to go now,” Wu Yaqing stammered, eager to see him immediately.
Chu Qingzhi smiled and didn’t say anything. She sent Wu Yaqing to the general’s residence and asked Nanny Han to take care of her.
Nanny Han agreed readily.
Nanny Han brought Wu Yaqing to Third Master Lu’s courtyard. “Miss Yaqing, the person you want to see is in the room.”
Wu Yaqing said politely, “Thank you, Nanny Han. Go ahead.”
Nanny Han smiled and nodded. “Alright, come to the front room to look for me if you need anything. 1’11 be in the front room if I have nothing to do.”
“Okay.” Wu Yaqing walked to the room. When she reached the door, she mentally prepared herself and pushed the door open.
Third Master Lu’s handsome face was pale. The stubble on his chin made his face look even paler.
Wu Yaqing sat by the bed and stared at the person on the bed. She seemed to have lost weight?
After watching Third Master Lu for a while, Wu Yaqing left the room to prepare medicine and cook some porridge in the kitchen. She had learned these basic life skills from Li Qingyu.
After finishing, she placed the medicine bowl and porridge bowl on a tray and carried them back to the room..
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As night fell, the room grew dim.
Wu Yaqing placed the tray on the table, lit a candle, walked over to the bed, and gently patted Third Master Lu’s face, “Wake up, wake up…”
Having slept for a long time, Third Master Lu was easily roused by Wu Yaqing’s gentle touch.
Opening his eyes, he saw Wu Yaqing’s face, fair with a blush, almond eyes, and rosy cheeks, youthful and beautiful.
For a moment, he was stunned, but everything happened so quickly that no one saw it.
“Why are you here?” Third Master Lu’s voice was hoarse, as if tinged with a rasp, subtly captivating.
Wu Yaqing, embarrassed to admit she came specifically to care for him, quickly said, “Brother Tang’s family was short-handed, so they asked me to help.”
Third Master Lu was a bit groggy and didn’t think much about it, smiling faintly, “Thank you.” Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Wu Yaqing turned to fetch the medicine, “Can you drink this?”
Third Master Lu slowly sat up and drank the entire bowl of medicine, then found something sweet stuffed into his mouth.
He raised his head slightly and looked at Wu Yaqing in shock. “What did you feed me?”
He thought about spitting it out to see, but that seemed too fussy.
Wu Yaqing casually said, “Sugar. Every time I was sick, my mother would give me a sugar cube after medicine, so it wouldn’t taste bitter.”
Third Master Lu licked the sugar in his mouth, the sweetness spreading, quickly dispelling the bitterness.
“Thank you.”
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“No need to thank me.” Wu Yaqing waved her hand. “I’ve cooked silver fungus and lotus seed porridge for you. It looks and tastes great. Do you want some?”
Third Master Lu, looking at Wu Yaqing’s caring eyes, nodded, “Okay.”
Wu Yaqing fetched the porridge bowl and handed it to Third Master Lu, “Try it, I guarantee it’s delicious.”
Third Master Lu looked down at the bowl. The fragrance wafted to his nostrils, tempting and promising of good taste, but he felt a pang of sourness in his heart… It had been a long time since someone had cooked porridge specifically for him.
He took the bowl, then said, “Lu Yichen.”
Wu Yaqing was confused.
“What does that mean?”
Lu Yichen looked at Wu Yaqing and patiently repeated, “My name, Lu Yichen.”
This was the first time he had voluntarily revealed his name to a woman.
“Oh-” Wu Yaqing acknowledged, but then she became conflicted, wondering whether she should tell him her real name.
Wu Yaqing sat by the bed, lost in her own thoughts and conflicts.
Lu Yichen felt a bit awkward. He didn’t look at Wu Yaqing, and thus didn’t notice her increasingly furrowed brows.
Suddenly, Wu Yaqing seemed to have thought of something. She got up abruptly and ran out of the room, heading straight back to the Chu Residence.
Lu Yichen was left bewildered.
In the Chu Residence.
Chu Qingzhi was preparing for her trip to the black market when suddenly the door was knocked on. After sensing who it was, she said, “Come in.”
Wu Yaqing quickly entered the room, then swiftly shut the door, leaning against it with a conflicted expression on her face.
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Chu Qingzhi looked at her curiously, “Weren’t you going to take care of Third Master Lu? Why did you come back?”
Wu Yaqing looked up at Chu Qingzhi, “Qingzhi, Third Master Lu woke up. He even told me his name.”
Chu Qingzhi turned to look at her and smiled, “That’s good news.”
Wu Yaqing appeared troubled, “Should 1 tell him my name?”
Realizing what was bothering her, Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but smile wryly, “If you want to tell him, then do it. If not, it’s fine either way.”
After pondering for a moment, Wu Yaqing said, “Then 1 know what to do.”
Seeing Chu Qingzhi’s attire for the night, she asked curiously, “Are you going out tonight?”
Chu Qingzhi nodded, “I have something to do.”
Wu Yaqing expressed concern, “Then be careful, there are many bad people out there.”
“Okay.”
Under a starlit night.
Chu Qingzhi, dressed in her night attire and masked, met up with Tang Jinghong, and they headed towards the black market.
They were lucky; the black market was already open when they arrived.
Tang Jinghong handed a black cloak to Chu Qingzhi, “Put this on, and let’s go in.”
“Okay.”
They entered the black market and found a rooftop overlooking the entrance to sit and keep watch.
The night breeze was gentle, bringing a hint of coolness.
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After a while, Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong saw Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang arrive, also wearing black cloaks. However, their familiar figures were easily recognizable to those who knew them well.
After entering the black market, they headed straight to a small stall selling medicinal herbs.
The stall, laid out on the ground with just a cloth, was quite simple, but it didn’t affect business. Many people were gathered around the stall, which was selling various items like bezoar, tiger bone, bear bile, and more.
These items could be sold at a high price here, so the vendors didn’t mind taking some risks to bring their goods to the market.
“How much for this catnip musk?” Yuan Hongjun picked up a small brown object from the stall. From its color and fragrance, it was of high quality and worth purchasing.
Catnip musk can also be used to treat bone fractures. Chu Qingzhi had asked them to collect medicinal herbs for Yan Yixian’s surgery, and though they had already gathered everything, this high-quality catnip musk was a rare find and too good to miss.
The vendor was straightforward, “You name the price.”
Yuan Hongjun held up a finger, “How about ten taels for one piece?”
The vendor laughed, “Are you joking? Ten taels for my top-quality catnip musk? That’s too cheap.”
Yuan Hongjun smiled, “Then fifteen taels. Is that okay?”
After a moment of hesitation, the vendor agreed, “Alright, then.”
Suddenly, a man hurried over. “Wait, I’ll pay 20 taels. Sell them all to me.”
Yuan Hongjun frowned, “We already agreed on a price.”
But the vendor lacked any sense of moral obligation, “We agreed, but you haven’t paid yet, so it’s not a done deal.”
The man added, “Exactly, the deal is only final once payment is made.”
Yuan Hongjun was extremely annoyed, “How can you go back on your word like this? And according to the black market rules, when a deal is being made, others can’t interrupt or outbid. That’s the rule.”
The man arrogantly retorted, “What rules? I only know that if 1 offer a higher price, he has to sell it to me.”
“What’s going on here?” A group of people managing the black market approached.
Yuan Hongjun explained, “This vendor agreed on a price with me and then sold it to someone who offered more.”
“Is that so?” The leader turned to the vendor.
“No, no, it’s just a misunderstanding,” the vendor hastily denied, overwhelmed by the imposing presence of the leader.
“Follow the rules of the black Market, or you won’t be allowed in again,” the leader said sternly before leaving with his group..
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Reluctantly, the vendor ended up selling the catnip musk to Yuan Hongjun.
Yuan Hongjun happily stored the catnip musk and continued browsing the black market with Bao Linjiang.
With a discerning eye, one could find many treasures at the black market, but there were also many fakes. One had to be careful not to be swindled.
Chu Qingzhi watched her two disciples with amusement. “Jinghong, stay here and keep watch. I’m going to take the two to pick out some good items.”
Tang Jinghong nodded. “Okay.”
Chu Qingzhi leaped down from the rooftop, landing in front of her disciples.
The disciples initially thought someone was coming to snatch their catnip musk, but upon recognizing their master’s eyes, they exclaimed in surprise, “Master!”
Chu Qingzhi pointed towards a nearby stall, “There’s an antique stall over there. Let’s go see what they have.”
“Ok.”
There were still many people surrounding the stall. When the three of them went over, a few people happened to leave. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to get close enough.
The stall displayed small vases, tea sets, ornaments, and ink washes made of jade, each appearing genuine and exquisitely crafted.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang browsed but couldn’t discern much.
Bao Linjiang asked, “Master, do you see anything you like? 1 can buy it for you.”
“Just a moment,” said Chu Qingzhi, before asking the vendor, “How much are these items?”
The vendor enthusiastically replied, “Fifty taels each, choose anything you like.”
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Chu Qingzhi subtly activated her spiritual energy in her eyes, which made genuine items emit a faint glow, while fakes remained dull.
Using her special ability, Chu Qingzhi picked several items from the stall: a dagger, a small white rabbit, a small black rabbit, a small purple jade gourd, and a set of jade Bodhi beads.
The vendor was secretly delighted, thinking Chu Qingzhi had poor judgment as she picked all fake items. He felt like he was making a fortune.
Chu Qingzhi handed over the banknotes.
The vendor quickly pocketed the banknotes, relieved that Chu Qingzhi didn’t change her mind, “Welcome back anytime.”
It had been a long time since he had encountered such an easy mark. If more such customers came by, he would be rich in no time.
Seeing Chu Qingzhi choosing only fake items, bystanders couldn’t help but give her sympathetic looks.
In the business of antiques, making or losing money all depend on luck.
After walking away, Chu Qingzhi gave the small white rabbit to Yuan Hongjun and the small black rabbit to Bao Linjiang. “One for each of you. They’re genuine, and the jade quality is good.”
Yuan Hongjun, looking at the cute little white rabbit, curiously asked, “Master, how do you know they are genuine?”
Chu Qingzhi replied, “I could tell just by looking. 1’11 teach you how to distinguish it in the future.”
“Ok.”
“Let’s go see something else.” Chu Qingzhi led her disciples to a stall selling raw stones. The largest stone there was as big as a large iron pot, and the smallest was the size of a fist.
Bao Linjiang cautioned Chu Qingzhi, “Master, raw stones are the most deceptive. Many are of inferior quality jade.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Chu Qingzhi said, “It’s okay. Let’s try.”
The stall owner pricked up his ears to listen to their conversation. When they were done, he quickly said, “You can’t say that. I’ve had top-quality purple jade come from these raw stones.”
“Purple jade?” Yuan Hongjun scoffed. “You must be boasting.”
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The stall owner, used to such skepticism, smiled and said, “If you don’t believe it, pick one. Maybe you’ll find purple jade.”
Chu Qingzhi’s eyes flickered, and she pointed to a stone the size of a plate at the vendor’s feet, “Hongjun, bring that stone over.”
“Okay.”
While Yuan Hongjun was fetching the stone, Chu Qingzhi asked the vendor, “How do you sell these stones?”
The vendor offered a flat rate, “One hundred taels each, big or small. Choose any, and after you pick, we can crack them open.”
Chu Qingzhi then began to pick stones, with her disciples continuously bringing them to her feet. Soon, she had a small mountain of about twenty stones.
Chu Qingzhi counted them and handed the banknotes to the vendor, “Here’s the payment. Let’s crack them open.”
Her bold move attracted a lot of attention.
“Buying so many stones at once, if they’re fake, that’s a huge loss.”
“Yeah, they should buy one and crack one open.”
“What if they just have too much money to spend?”
There was a heated discussion about Chu Qingzhi’s actions, but when the stones were being cracked open, everyone immediately fell silent, making the atmosphere tense.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang were also nervous. After all, with so many stones, amounting to thousands of taels, if no valuable jade was found, their master would suffer a huge loss.
Tang Jinghong sat calmly on the roof, watching Chu Qingzhi with a slight smile on his lips. Chu Qingzhi was not one to suffer losses. Just wait and see.
The vendor, having not encountered such a generous customer for a long time, was quick to start cracking open the raw stones. “Miss, if we find something good, 1 can buy it back from you.”
Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Let’s see what we find first.”
“Alright.” The vendor took out his tools for opening raw stones and randomly picked one to start with.
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Everyone watched intently, with more and more people gathering, causing a bit of a crowd.
Chu Qingzhi looked relaxed, casually observing the process.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, gripping their sleeves, were so nervous they were sweating.
As the vendor worked on the stone, a corner of the cut revealed purple jade…
“My goodness, purple jade! The first stone and it’s purple jade; that lady is so lucky.”
“Quickly peel off the rest to see how big the piece of purple jade is. If it’s big enough, I’m willing to pay two thousand taels for it.”
“I’ll offer three thousand taels.”
Before the jade was even fully exposed, people were already bidding for it.
The vendor couldn’t help but regret; not only was it purple jade, but it was also exceptionally translucent high-quality purple jade. If it was big enough, it could sell for five thousand taels or more.
The stone being worked on was the size of a plate, and the vendor had only cut a thin layer to reveal the jade inside.
This young lady’s luck was too good!
The vendor continued cutting, and finally, he carefully peeled out the purple jade. The entire piece of jade was covered only by a thin layer of stone on the surface, the rest was all purple jade.
“Five thousand taels!”
“Six thousand taels!”
“Seven thousand taels!”
The crowd was in an uproar. This was a rare crystal purple jade, highly sought after and hardly available on the market. If turned into jewelry, its price could easily increase tenfold.
Yuan Hongjun finally relaxed, realizing that this single piece of jade had earned back all their money, ‘Master, should we sell it?”
“This one we won’t sell, continue with the next one.” Chu Qingzhi planned to keep this piece for her second sister’s dowry.
Hearing it wasn’t for sale, everyone felt a sense of loss.
“Miss, sell it, we can offer a high price.”
Chu Qingzhi replied, “Not selling, continue opening.”
The crowd could only give up hope reluctantly, secretly anticipating the next piece of jade..
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The vendor clapped his hands and carefully picked up the second raw stone to open it. “Eh? Why is it black?”
Everyone held their breath…
Suddenly, someone whispered, “Could this be black jade?”
The vendor’s hand trembled upon hearing this, thinking to himself, could they really be this lucky?
The raw stones he collected were usually from the edges of mines that had already been exploited, so finding purple jade was rare, but black jade was unheard of.
He carefully peeled away the outer layer of the stone, eventually revealing a bowl-sized piece of black jade.
“It’s really black jade! Though not top-grade, it’s still a good quality piece. Such good luck.”
“First purple jade and now black jade. I’ve never seen anyone this lucky.”
“I’ve been in this business for over a decade, and I’ve never seen anything like this.”
The crowd erupted in amazement and discussion, their eyes also lingering on the pile of unopened raw stones.
Someone said, “Miss, how about selling one of those remaining raw stones to me? I’ll offer five hundred taels. What do you say?”
Others quickly joined in, “I’m also willing to pay five hundred taels.”
“I’ll offer six hundred taels, okay?”
Chu Qingzhi smiled and replied, “I don’t plan to sell these raw stones. However, the jade that we’ll extract later will be for sale. You all can have a look then.”
After witnessing two consecutive instances of valuable jade being extracted, the crowd was impressed with Chu Qingzhi and even suspected she might have the skill to discern jade. So when she refused to sell the raw stones, they came up with another idea.
“Miss, there are more raw stone stalls over there. Could you help me choose one? If it turns out to be a rare jade, you’ll get half of the profit.”
The nearby raw stone vendors immediately started cursing under their breath, annoyed that people were trying to take advantage of the situation. They thought, just because the girl is skilled doesn’t mean she should help you. Why don’t you pick one yourself? Who needs your measly few coins!
Chu Qingzhi declined the offer, as she could guarantee that the raw stones she chose contained jade. Why keep 50 percent of the profit when she can keep 100?
“I’ve already picked so many, my mind is in a blur now. I can’t discern anymore.”
Hearing Chu Qingzhi say this, the crowd tried to persuade her for a while but eventually gave up.
Someone asked, “Miss, are you selling that black jade?”
Chu Qingzhi replied, “Yes, it’ll go to the highest bidder.”
“One thousand taels!”
“Two thousand taels!” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
“Two thousand one hundred taels!”
Eventually, the black jade was sold for two thousand three hundred taels, almost covering Chu Qingzhi’s costs.
The vendor wiped the sweat from his forehead, astonished by the unexpected treasures his stall had yielded.
He continued to open the third stone…
Gradually, he cracked open all twenty-something stones, each revealing jade of varying quality. The best was crystal purple jade, and the least valuable was water jade, but even that was of a decent grade.
Each stone opened elicited astonishment from the crowd. Such a perfect success rate was unprecedented in the jade world and caused a sensation in the black market, drawing even more onlookers.
Apart from the crystal purple jade, Chu Qingzhi sold the rest, totaling forty-five thousand taels, netting a profit of over forty thousand taels, leaving the crowd green with envy.
After Chu Qingzhi left with her earnings, the onlookers rushed to buy the vendor’s remaining raw stones.
It was the vendor’s best business day ever. Initially feeling a bit resentful, he was now overjoyed after earning several thousand taels.
“That girl is like the God of Wealth reincarnated!” he thought to himself, happily packing up to head home.
Yuan Hongjun looked at Chu Qingzhi and asked in admiration, “Master, how did you identify the raw stone?”
Stones containing jade would glow, with the intensity of the light correlating to the quality of the jade.
In high spirits, Chu Qingzhi explained the principles of identifying jade-containing raw stones to her disciples. She pointed out that raw stones with jade share certain common characteristics and could be identified without her special ability. After the explanation, she encouraged her disciples to practice.
While teaching her disciples, Chu Qingzhi also kept an eye on her surroundings with her divine sense, but nothing unusual had been detected so far.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang remembered everything Chu Qingzhi taught them and approached another raw stone stall.
Seeing Chu Qingzhi and her disciples heading to buy more raw stones, the crowd quickly gathered around again.
Chu Qingzhi stood by, letting her disciples choose the stones without interference, allowing them to build their confidence.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang selected their stones independently without interfering with each other, each choosing five raw stones.
Bao Linjiang approached Chu Qingzhi, “Master, what do you think?”
Chu Qingzhi examined the stones picked by Bao Linjiang, “Very good.”
Yuan Hongjun asked, “Master, how about mine?”
After inspecting Yuan Hongjun’s stones, Chu Qingzhi also found them to be good. “Both of your selections are similar. Let the vendor crack them open.”
The vendor, having witnessed Chu Qingzhi’s exceptional ability to discern stones, was somewhat expectant. “I’ll get the tools and start opening them for you.”
After some effort, all the stones chosen by the two disciples were opened.
The best one turned out to be a green jade worth two thousand taels, and the least valuable was a white jade worth one thousand taels, earning them six to seven thousand taels in total.
The disciples handed the money to Chu Qingzhi, “Master, this is for you.”
Chu Qingzhi pushed the banknotes back, “I’ve already earned tens of thousands. Keep it for yourselves.”
Yuan Hongjun smiled and said, “Then we’ll buy something for you.”
Chu Qingzhi replied, “Save your money; you’ll need it in the future.”
“Yes, Master.” The two disciples listened to Chu Qingzhi’s words. From then on, they developed a good habit of saving money. Hence, when the two of them were in their twenties, they were already rich.
Chu Qingzhi continued to stroll around with her disciples, picking some excellent items from various antique stalls…
Suddenly, Chu Qingzhi sensed something amiss, “The target has appeared.”
The two of them were immediately on guard.
Tang Jinghong also noticed a suspicious person entering the black market, looking around stealthily.
Of course, apprehending a criminal can’t just be based on a feeling. The main reason is that this person’s figure greatly resembles He Jing, and moreover, He Jing has a very distinct pigeon-toed gait, which is different from ordinary people.
Ren Buqing, Chu Xujin, Ge Lihua, and the other officers who were lying in ambush in the black market also noticed him.
The man was carrying a box-like object, matching the description of the suspect.
They slowly surrounded him.
Indeed, the man was He Jing. While glancing around, he entered a gambling den, stood at the entrance for a moment, then went upstairs and entered a room in the corner.
At that moment, Tang Jinghong was on the rooftop of that room, Chu Qingzhi next door, and the others were outside the gambling den, ready to act on Ren Buqing’s signal.
In the room, there were four people in cloaks, heavily disguised, and another tied up and thrown on the bed. It was He Jing’s son..
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A deep, powerful voice rang out, “Did you bring the item?”
He Jing’s hand, holding a small box, tightened slightly. “I brought it, but 1 want to know what you need the Eternal Youth Herb for?”
“It’s none of your business. Put the box on the table, take your son, and leave immediately.”
He Jing gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead. If he complied, there would be no turning back, but his son’s life was in their hands…
After a moment, he stepped forward and placed the small box on the table.
Simultaneously, a clear bell sound suddenly rang out. In a blink, everyone in the room became dazed and disoriented, as if frozen in place.
The door was pushed open, and Ren Buqing and others rushed into the room, tying up everyone present.
Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong surveyed the surroundings, finding nothing suspicious. After the kidnappers were taken away, they too left the black market.
On the way, Chu Qingzhi woke up the leader of the kidnappers, wanting to know what they intended to do with the Eternal Youth Herb.
The man soon woke up, and as he raised his head, a strand of silver-white hair fell from his hat.
Seeing this, Chu Qingzhi pulled off his hat and face mask, revealing a face as aged as an eighty-year-old man.
Everyone else’s hats and masks were removed, revealing uniformly aged and decrepit faces.
The group was shocked, “This…”
The voice they heard in the room didn’t belong to such elderly men. Was it a disguise? But it seemed too real!
Ren Buqing ordered a halt, “Remove their disguises.”
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The officers complied, but the result was not a disguise. “Sir, this is their real appearance; it’s not a disguise.”
This revelation made Ren Buqing gasp in shock. The voice of a young man but the body of an elderly person – how could anyone believe this?
Chu Qingzhi checked their pulses and then frowned slightly, “They’ve all been poisoned.”
Ren Buqing asked, “What kind of poison?”
Chu Qingzhi shook her head, “This is the first time I’ve encountered this type of poison. 1 need to study it.”
“Thank you, Miss Chu,” Ren Buqing promised, “Once the case is solved, the
Ministry of Justice will formally acknowledge your contribution.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
“I’ll do my best.”
After discussing the matter at hand, Chu Xu jin couldn’t help but ask, “Fifth Sister, does the Eternal Youth Herb really have the effect of preventing aging?”
Chu Qingzhi smiled slightly, “The Eternal Youth Herb does have the effect of preserving youth. Of course, there’s no such thing as eternal youth in this world, but those who consume the herb age more slowly.”
“I see.”
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A secret guard entered the room and presented a sealed letter to Bei Chunyi, “Second Prince, a letter from the Kingdom of Mobei.”
Upon seeing the red seal on the envelope, Bei Chunyi’s expression changed, and he quickly took the letter.
After reading it, his face turned extremely grim. “How could this happen?”
The letter, sent by his mother, stated that the King of Mobei had suddenly fallen ill and was now in a coma. He was urged to return immediately.
When he and Bei Chunlu left, their father was in good health. How could he have fallen ill so suddenly?
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There must be something wrong.
Bei Chunlu also received a similar letter. After reading it, his face turned ashen, as if he was being roasted over a fire.
After some thought, he went to Bei Chunyi’s room. “Second Brother, did you receive a letter about Father’s critical illness?”
“You received it too?” Bei Chunyi handed him the letter. “See for yourself.”
After reading both letters, Bei Chunlu became completely panicked. “Second Brother, shall we return tomorrow?”
Bei Chunji was reluctant. “But we haven’t chosen a woman to help us in our struggle for power.”
Bei Chunlu helplessly said, “Second Brother, without the throne, it’s useless even if we have supporters.”
Bei Chunyi slammed his fist on the table, causing the teacups to rattle, and the tea to spill. Fuming with anger, he said, “Pack up. We will leave tomorrow to bid farewell to the Emperor of Daling.”
“Okay.” Bei Chunlu nodded heavily.
At the entrance of the Imperial Hospital.
Seeing Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong walking side by side, Yuan Hongjun quickly went to meet them. “Master, I have prepared everything.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled, “Good job.”
Bao Linjiang showed the token to the guard, who immediately let them in.
The group entered the research room of the Imperial Hospital, an ancient version of a medical laboratory equipped with all the medical tools and resources available at the time.
Daling placed great importance on medicine. The Imperial Hospital received substantial government subsidies and had significant income from patients, resulting in excellent infrastructure.
Upon entering the room, Chu Qingzhi began to study the blood samples she had collected from the four kidnappers.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang watched as Chu Qingzhi conducted her research.
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Tang Jinghong looked at them for a while and then went outside to attend to his own tasks.
As she studied, Chu Qingzhi explained to her two disciples, “Based on the symptoms of the poisoning, it appears they were subjected to a composite poison, meaning several toxins combined. Moreover, they were not poisoned in one go, but intermittently, over several instances.”
Yuan Hongjun found it strange, “This is really odd.”
Bao Linjiang nodded in agreement, “Master, under what circumstances would someone be poisoned like this?”
Chu Qingzhi had a troubling suspicion, “Let’s first clarify the nature of the toxins before I answer your question.”
After an hour, Chu Qingzhi identified the toxins, confirming her suspicion, “Someone has been conducting human experiments with poisons.”
The two disciples raised their voices in shock, “Human experiments with poisons?”
Yuan Hongjun asked, “But Master, why conduct poison trials? It seems pointless.”
Bao Linjiang blinked, also thinking that there must be some purpose behind the poison trials, perhaps to age people?
Chu Qingzhi looked at her disciples, “My guess is that someone is trying to develop a true elixir of eternal youth. But clearly, that person has gone mad, not only experimenting on humans but also creating toxins.”
Bao Linjiang asked, “Master, what should we do now?”
“You two go and report the findings to the Ministry of Justice. 1’11 find Jinghong and then head back home.”
“Okay.”
After finding Tang Jinghong, Chu Qingzhi and he returned home.
Arriving at the Chu residence, Chu Qingzhi handed the dagger she had specially bought today to Tang Jinghong, “I picked this for you. It can slice through iron like mud. Be careful when using it.”
Tang Jinghong’s gaze softened as he looked at Chu Qingzhi, “Alright.”
Chu Qingzhi embraced Tang Jinghong, “I’m heading back. You should go and rest early too.”
“Good night.”
“Good night.”
Day and night passed.
Chu Qingzhi carried a vegetarian meal to the room where the young monk stayed, hearing the soft chanting behind the door. She knocked, “Little Master.”
Upon hearing Chu Qingzhi’s voice, the young monk immediately stopped his morning prayers and joyfully said, “Miss Chu, please come in..”
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Chu Qingzhi entered the room and placed the tray on the table. She took out the purple jade gourd and handed it to the young monk, “Do you like it? It’s a gift for you.”
The young monk took the small gourd in his palm, joyfully saying, “I love it. Miss Chu, could you put it on for me?”
“Sure.” Chu Qingzhi placed the purple jade gourd around the young monk’s neck. She had added a blessing to the gourd, wishing him a smooth and successful life.
The young monk looked down at the purple jade gourd on his chest and said softly, “It’s so beautiful.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled and pinched the young monk’s chubby cheeks, “Continue with your morning prayers, and eat your breakfast when you’re done.”
“I know.” The young monk replied softly, “I’m grown up now. 1 can take care of myself.”
“You’re the best, Little Master.”
After completing his morning prayers, the young monk ran to the next room to find his master, proudly showing off, “Master, look, this is the purple jade gourd Miss Chu gave me. Isn’t it beautiful?”
“It is beautiful,” said the master abbot, a highly enlightened monk who immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of the gourd. “Keep it safe and don’t show it off casually.”
While saying this, he tucked the gourd inside the young monk’s clothes and patted it gently.
The young monk also patted his clothes, his expression serious, “Master, I will keep it safe.”
The master abbot stroked the young monk’s head. “Good boy, hurry up and eat breakfast.”
“Okay.” The young monk nodded and ran back to his room.
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The master abbot watched his young disciple with a gentle gaze and then closed his eyes to continue his chanting.
“Mother, please add these two items to my sister’s dowry,” Chu Qingzhi said, handing over the crystal purple jade and the deed to the Chu residence.
“Your sister’s dowry is already sufficient. There’s no need to add more,” said Li Qingyu, recognizing the value of the purple jade without asking.
“Mother, please listen to me, add them.”
Li Qingyu was still reluctant, “Why don’t you add them to your dowry instead?”
“I still have more than a year before I get married. My dowry can be accumulated slowly, there’s no rush.”
“But these are too valuable, especially this residence. 1 heard that even a modest location in the capital costs several hundred thousand taels. How much did this house cost?”
“Jinghong bought it through his connections. It wasn’t expensive, only about a hundred thousand taels.”
“Ten thousand taels is not a lot?” Li Qingyu widened her eyes slightly in surprise. “Qingzhi, this is the residence you bought. Why don’t you keep it for your own dowry?”
“Mother, if I need a residence, I can always buy another,” Chu Qingzhi persuaded. “The Ning family is wealthy and influential. If my sister’s dowry is too modest, it will surely be a subject of ridicule. You wouldn’t want my sister to be looked down upon, right?”
Li Qingyu hesitated. “This…”
“Mother, please trust me. Add it. A richer dowry for my sister will also free you of worries.”
Li Qingyu sighed and compromised. “Alright, I’ll add it. In the future, I will also prepare generous dowries for you girls.”
Chu Qingzhi’s face lit up with a smile, “Thank you, Mother.”
When Chu Qingyue heard this news, she immediately ran to find Chu Qingzhi. “Fifth Sister.”
She hugged Chu Qingzhi, her eyes brimming with tears, her voice choked with emotion, “Thank you, Fifth Sister.”
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Chu Qingzhi patted her back, “A bride should not cry.”
Yet, Chu Qingyue’s tears continued to flow. Qingzhi had changed her fate, given her things she couldn’t even dream of, and now added valuable items to her dowry. Gratitude was an understatement for what she felt in her heart. She would do anything for her fifth sister.
“Really, thank you, Fifth Sister.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled, “No need for thanks. Everything 1 give to my sister comes from my heart.”
Chu Qingyue hugged Chu Qingzhi even tighter, crying her heart out.
General’s mansion.
Tang Jinghong went to Lu Yichen’s room, asking with concern, “Are your injuries better?”
Seeing Tang Jinghong, a hint of disappointment unavoidably appeared in Lu Yichen’s eyes. “I’m much better. By the way, did you call Wu Yaqing over?”
“No, she came on her own,” Tang Jinghong approached the bed, looking down at Lu Yichen, “What’s wrong?”
Lu Yichen felt a subtle pleasure in his heart. “Nothing, just asking.”
Tang Jinghong playfully teased Lu Yichen, “You and Wu Yaqing…”
Lu Yichen, looking guilty, quickly denied, “Don’t talk nonsense, there’s nothing between us.”
Tang Jinghong looked at Lu Yichen and said slowly, “The feeling of being exposed… is very obvious.”
Lu Yichen’s ears turned red with embarrassment. He hadn’t really said anything, but it felt like he had said everything, making him extremely awkward.
He quickly changed the subject, “What brings you here?”
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“Just checking on you,” Tang Jinghong thought to himself, noting that Lu Yichen seemed slightly disappointed when he saw him, which seemed a bit odd.
Lu Yichen tensed up a little under Tang Jinghong’s gaze, “You’ve checked on me, so why aren’t you leaving?”
Tang Jinghong didn’t pick up on Lu Yichen’s cue and said on his own, “I heard that someone revealed their name to a certain someone yesterday?”
A sense of guilt, like being caught stealing, surged in Lu Yichen’s heart. He avoided eye contact, sounding less confident, “How do you know about that?”
Still ignoring Lu Yichen’s words, Tang Jinghong continued, “1 once heard someone say that women are like clothes, but brothers are like limbs. Brother Lu, I still remember that clearly.”
After saying this, Tang Jinghong left the room with a smile.
Lu Yichen was left in a daze.
Could he take back those words now?
At Xilin Garden.
Today, the garden was even more crowded than yesterday. Within an hour of opening, the place was bustling with activity.
The crowd parted to make way as ten judges, all over the age of sixty, walked from the main entrance to the judges’ seats, seating themselves in order.
The judges’ area was set up at the front of the square, with ten tables lined up in a row. Each table had paper and pens, and the judges looked serious and formal.
After the maids served tea, Cai Yuting stepped onto the square, delivered a few opening remarks, and then announced the start of the competition.
The Upper A would receive one hundred taels of silver and a commemorative jade plaque.
The Middle A winners would receive fifty taels of silver and a commemorative jade plaque.
The Lower A winners would receive ten taels of silver and a commemorative jade plaque. All commemorative jade plaques were identical.
If there were ties in the A rank, a re-evaluation would be conducted.
After Cai Yuting announced the start of the competition, ten boys each holding a piece of porcelain approached the judges’ table.
The judges examined the porcelains, wrote down their scores, placed them inside the porcelains, and then the servants took them away. This process continued in a cycle for each piece.
There were twelve categories of scores: A (Upper, Middle, Lower), B (Upper, Middle, Lower), C (Upper, Middle, Lower), and D (Upper, Middle, Lower). n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Each porcelain had the contestant’s number on the bottom, but it was covered with black dye before being brought over. The dye would be washed off after the scoring, ensuring fairness..
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