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Chapter 581: Getting Lower A

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The scoring process on the square proceeded in an orderly fashion, with a calm atmosphere on the square itself. However, outside the square, the atmosphere was extremely tense, both among the contestants and their family.

Yan Yanyong glanced at Chu Qingshuang and said maliciously, “Big brother, I’m not sure about the others, but defeating Chu Qingshuang is certain.”

Yan Helin’s gaze flickered slightly, lacking confidence, “We’ll know soon.”

Yan Yanyong had great confidence in Yan Helin, who had been renowned since childhood, “Big brother, don’t be modest. You will definitely beat Chu Qingshuang.”

Yan Helin nodded but thought to himself, ‘Difficult!’

Li Shaoliang looked displeasedly at the Yan family and then turned to ask happily, “Dad, where shall we celebrate later?” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Li Zhenzong glanced at Li Shaoliang, “What celebration? It seems like you’re just craving for treats.”

Li Shaoliang said mischievously, “Dad, why did you say that? You should have confidence in your disciple in winning the competition.”

If they were not in public, Li Zhenzong would have wanted to smack his younger son on the back of his head. Is there something wrong with him? “After we get back, 1’11 have your older brother train you properly. You always act so childish!”

His eldest son was too mature, leaving him no room to intervene, while his younger son was too childish, feeling like a child who would never grow up.”

Li Shaoliang immediately made a pitiful face, “Dad, if you throw me to my brother, I’ll go complain to Mom.”

Li Zhenzong said lightly, “Sure, but if you do that, you can forget about coming to the porcelain workshop and seeing Qingshuang.”

Li Shaoliang stared at Li Zhenzong with his eyes wide open, “Dad, you are so cruel.”

Li Zhenzong felt no guilt, “1 learned it from you.”

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Li Shaoliang laughed bitterly. Indeed, a man should never have a weak spot. Once you have one, your entire life could be manipulated.

Li Qingyu said, “Qingshuang, don’t worry. If it doesn’t go well, it just means there’s room for improvement. You can slowly enhance your skills and participate again next year.”

Hearing this, the nervous Chu Qingshuang felt her psychological pressure greatly reduced, “Mom, I understand.”

Everyone took turns comforting Chu Qingshuang.

No one would blame her for not achieving good results. As long as she works harder in the future, that’s enough. With everyone’s support, Chu Qingshuang gradually relaxed.

Porcelains were brought up one by one for the judges to score and then taken away to be placed in designated areas.

The square was divided into sections according to the grades: A (Upper, Middle, Lower), B (Upper, Middle, Lower), C (Upper, Middle, Lower), and D (Upper, Middle, Lower). Each section was clearly marked, with porcelains placed in the area corresponding to their score.

Besides the A section, every other section had porcelains placed, with the B section having the most.

Suddenly, the third judge softly exclaimed in surprise, showing a look of astonishment mixed with joy, apparently having seen a fine piece of porcelain. “This porcelain is good. Its surface is smooth and shiny, and its shape is well-proportioned…”

He gently tapped the body of the porcelain with his finger, “The sound is crisp and pleasant to the ear.”

The judges next to him stretched out their neck to take a look, and after a glance, they held the porcelain piece and praised while examining it, “This is really good!”

The judge wrote down a ‘Lower A’ rating on a piece of paper and placed it inside the porcelain. “Finally, we have an A grade piece.”

The servant then took the porcelain away, washed off the dye from the bottom of the piece, checked the rating slip, and placed the porcelain in the ‘A’ section.

This scene stirred up discussions in the quiet surroundings.

“Look, there’s a piece in the A section.”

“With so many pieces, finally, one has made it to the A section.”

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“I wonder whose piece it is?”

Chu Xuyuan tugged at Chu Qingshuang’s sleeve, “Sixth sister, is that the porcelain piece you made?”

Chu Qingshuang shook her head, “It’s too far away, I can’t recognize it.”

Chu Xuyao said rationally, “Don’t worry, we will know when the results are announced.”

Everyone waited patiently again.

After about twenty minutes, a porcelain piece was placed in the Middle A section.

“Middle A, Middle A, whose is this?”

“It must be one of those top-notch families. They say their porcelain making skills are on par with imperial merchants.”

“Then it must be one of the Cai, Zhang, or Yang families, right?!”

The crowd buzzed with discussions again, and the atmosphere became lively for a while.

Before long, a piece was also placed in the Upper A section, and this time, everyone boiled with excitement. This was currently the only piece in the Upper A section.

As time went on, the grading entered its final stage, and no more pieces were selected for the A grade.

Meaning, the top three were undisputed.

Cai Yuting once again took the stage, “The porcelain grading is complete, and we will now announce the results.”

Everyone was only interested in the A grade porcelain pieces, not caring about the others. The announcement of results started directly with the A grade.

A servant lifted the Lower A piece, showing the bottom part towards Cai Yuting. Cai Yuting checked the number, “Twenty-seven! Who is number twenty-seven?”

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Chu Qingshuang was startled, twenty-seven was her number. Realizing this, she excitedly raised her hand, “Me, me…”

Everyone turned their gazes towards her, filled with disbelief. “Is this young girl only thirteen or fourteen years old? She actually made an A grade porcelain piece. That’s incredible!”

Li Zhenzong was overjoyed, “Qingshuang, quickly take your number and go to the square.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingshuang ran towards the square.

All eyes followed her until she reached the square.

It was the first time in the porcelain competition that such a young girl received an A grade rating. Cai Yuting, looking at the little girl running towards him with a slightly flushed face, was also somewhat incredulous, “What’s your name?”

Chu Qingshuang politely answered, “Hello Master Cai, my name is Chu Qingshuang.”

Cai Yuting smiled and handed her a purse and a commemorative jade plaque, “Congratulations Chu Qingshuang for achieving the Lower A. Congratulations!”

Chu Qingshuang took the items and bowed slightly, “Thank you.” Then she ran back to her family.

Yan Yanrong watched the triumphant Chu Qingshuang, feeling a complex mix of emotions. It was hard to tell whether it was discomfort, jealousy, or envy. It was complicated, like a tangled mess.

Yan Helin sadly lowered his head. He was highly praised in Shuiyun County, but only in the capital did he realize there were many talented people, and he was just an ordinary person.

“Father, our Qingshuang is amazing, right?” Li Shaoliang looked even happier than Chu Qingshuang.

Li Zhenzong straightened his back, proudly saying, “Of course, she’s amazing.”

The Chu family was even more delighted. Everyone surrounded Chu Qingshuang in a circle, congratulating her.

“Qingshuang, congratulations.”

“Qingshuang, congratulations.”

“Sixth Sister, congratulations.”

After speaking with her family, Chu Qingshuang approached Li Zhenzong and gratefully said, “Master, thank you for your guidance.”

Li Zhenzong was extremely gratified, “It’s the result of your own hard work, but don’t slack off. Strive to achieve Upper A next year.”

Chu Qingshuang nodded vigorously, “Yes, Master.”

The people from the Zhang and Yang families looked over, surprised that such a skilled young girl came from a small place..

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Cai Yuting also watched Chu Qingshuang intently, thinking that with a bit more growth, it wouldn’t be impossible for her to achieve Upper A. And if she did, wouldn’t she be close to becoming an imperial merchant?

Cai Yuting’s voice rang out again, “Middle A, number ninety-nine.”

Yang Linfeng, an eighteen-year-old youth, walked onto the square.

Both Cai Yuting and Yang Linfeng’s expressions were not very pleasant.

Cai Yuting’s displeasure stemmed from the fact that the Middle A was from the Yang family. If the Upper A wasn’t from the Cai family, their family would fall out of the top rank, which would be a huge blow to them.

Yang Linfeng’s displeasure was because, if he was the Middle A, then the Upper A couldn’t be someone from the Yang family, which meant they were outshone by others.

Yang Linfeng expressionlessly accepted the purse and commemorative jade plaque and stepped down from the square.

The Upper A was the focus of everyone’s attention. The audience held their breath, fixated on the porcelain piece in the Upper A area.

Cai Yuting took a deep breath, turned to look at the bottom of the porcelain piece for the number, and loudly announced, “Number one.”

The Cai family immediately turned pale.

The Zhang family, on the other hand, was overjoyed.

Zhang Zidong, also an eighteen-year-old youth, walked onto the square with a radiant smile. He provocatively glanced at Cai Yuting before descending from the square with his prizes.

It seemed like the era of the Cai family was coming to an end.

Cai Yuting’s face turned dark as he felt a sense of defeat, overwhelmed by a feeling of helplessness, akin to watching a house collapse and being unable to stop it.

After the top three were announced, it was time for everyone to claim their own porcelain pieces. However, many people chose not to take theirs and simply left.

Chu Xujin suggested, “Father, Mother, shall we go to Tainan Restaurant to eat and celebrate?”

Li Qingyu smiled, “I’ve already asked Yuting to make a reservation.”

“You’re so foresighted, Mother.”

“Of course. Let’s go.”

Chu Qingshuang said, “Shall 1 pay for the meal?”

Li Qingyu replied, “Keep your money as a memento. I’ll pay for it.”

“Thank you, Mother.”

At the entrance of Xilin Garden.

The Zhang and Yang families were waiting on either side, both understanding each other’s intentions, so they looked at each other with displeasure.

As soon as the Chu family came out, they were stopped.

The Zhang and Yang families spoke at the same time, “Please wait.”

The group was unsure who to look at first.

Grandpa Chu, out of a sense of protecting his family, cautiously asked, “What do you want?”

Yang Linfeng spoke first, “Elder, there’s no need to be nervous. We mean no harm. We were just admiring the skill of Qingshuang in porcelain making and wanted to make her acquaintance.”

Zhang Zidong quickly added, “We simply wish to make an acquaintance, nothing more.”

For an elderly man from a village, this was all too complex. He didn’t know how to respond and looked at Chu Qingzhi for guidance.

Chu Qingzhi politely said, “We understand your intentions, but we are in a hurry to go for a meal now. Can we talk some other time?”

Yang Linfeng and Zhang Zidong looked at Chu Qingzhi at the same time and thought to themselves, This girl looks so familiar.

After thinking about it, the two of them realized that it was Chu Qingzhi.

The matter of Chu Qingzhi hitting the princess had caused a huge commotion in the capital some time ago. In order to see what kind of fierce woman Chu Qingzhi was, many people specially came to the entrance of the general’s residence to watch. There was also her portrait…

Chu Qingshuang, Chu Qingzhi… so they were sisters. This made things complicated!

Both men instantly realized that the difficulty level of their task had just skyrocketed from one to ten. They needed to discuss this back at their family and plan accordingly.

“Then we’ll listen to Miss Chu and talk about it at another time.”

The Zhang Family and the Yang Family bid farewell and left.

The Chu family continued towards Tainan Restaurant.

Grandpa Chu asked Chu Qingzhi uneasily, “Qingzhi, why are they looking for Qingshuang?”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “They are from some of the top porcelain families in the capital. They approached Qingshuang because they see value in her. Remember, no matter what favorable terms they offer in the future, do not agree to them.”

“Understood,” they all replied.

Cai Family.

Cai Yuting called the three contestants representing the Cai family over, “What happened? None of you made it to A. Instead, an unknown little girl outshone you!”

The three lowered their heads, feeling utterly ashamed.

Cai Yuting, furious, scolded them harshly, “Useless!”

“Now tell me, what do we do?”

“What should we do?”

“Don’t all act like quails, speak up! Talk!”

Everyone was aware of the significance of this competition for the future of the Cai family, but no one expected such a result, nor did they want it!

Cai Yuting was both anxious and angry, his eyes reddening in frustration as he pounded the table several times with his fist, making a loud “bang bang bang” sound that further unsettled everyone. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

At this moment, the youngest, Cai Jun’an, spoke up, “Uncle, why don’t we recruit Chu Qingshuang into our family? She’s young and seems to have high potential. If she’s willing to join our family and we nurture her properly, she could definitely help us surpass the Zhang and Yang families in the future.”

This suggestion appealed to Cai Yuting. Indeed, if the people in his family weren’t up to par, why not look outside? Roping in a young girl to their side shouldn’t be too difficult.

“Send an invitation, I will personally meet Chu Qingshuang.”

Cai Jun’an breathed a sigh of relief and quickly replied, “Yes, Uncle.”

At the Zhang Family Residence.

In the main hall, several elders and influential younger members of the Zhang family were gathered, all aware of the competition results.

The current head of the family, Second Master Zhang, looked around and said, “Although we secured the top spot this time, Chu Qingshuang poses a significant potential threat to us in the long run. Does anyone have any good solutions to this problem?”

Zhang Zidong spoke up, “Father, Chu Qingshuang is Chu Qingzhi’s sister. We can’t make her an enemy of our family.”

The rest of the Zhang family members agreed, as turning her into an enemy would be more than just a threat—it could be fatal.

Third Master Zhang pondered for a moment and then asked, “Has Chu Qingshuang been promised in marriage?”

This suggestion provided a new perspective for everyone.

Second Master Zhang replied, “No, she hasn’t.”

Third Master Zhang continued, “Zijun, you’re just a year older than Qingshuang and are still unmarried. What do you think…”

Zijun, his son, naturally supported his father’s idea.

In large families like theirs, internal struggles were common.

Zijun, raised from childhood with the mindset of serving the family, agreed after only three seconds of thought, “Father, you can decide on my marriage.”

Third Master Zhang was pleased, “Good.”

Second Master Zhang wasn’t too happy with this, “I think Zishan, who is about the same age as Qingshuang, might be more to her liking.”

Third Master Zhang didn’t show his displeasure but calmly said, “Then let’s let Qingshuang choose herself, what do you think, Brother?”

Seeing Third Master Zhang compromise, Second Master Zhang agreed, “Alright, we’ll do it this way..”

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At the Yang Family Residence.

In the main hall, key members of the Yang family were assembled.

Old Master Yang happily said, “First, congratulations to Linfeng for achieving the Middle A. Keep striving for the next time.”

Yang Linfeng stood up and cupped his hands. “Yes, Grandpa.”

As for the others, Old Master Yang encouraged them one by one before getting down to business. “What do you think of Chu Qingshuang?”

Yang Linfeng replied, “Grandfather, this young lady possesses both talent and ability. In time, she’s bound to become a formidable opponent for the Yang family.”

Old Master Yang thought about it and nodded. “You think so highly of her?”

Yang Linfeng earnestly said, “Initially, I didn’t think much of it. But after inquiring about Chu Qingshuang’s performance during the competition, I realized she’s truly exceptional. If she had joined the competition a couple of years later, I honestly believe I wouldn’t have been her match.”

Seeing his grandson being so modest, Old Master Yang smiled and said, “Since you recognize her potential, do you have any strategies for dealing with her?” Master Yang said, “Father, if Chu Qingshuang is the innocent Chu Qingshuang, then this matter will be very simple to handle. However, Chu Qingshuang is Chu Qingzhi’s younger sister. If this matter is not handled properly and angers Chu Qingzhi, not only will it not bring help to the family, but it will also bring disaster.”

Old Master Yang was surprised. “Chu Qingshuang is Chu Qingzhi’s younger sister?”

“Exactly!”

“Since that’s the case, think carefully about how to let Chu Qingshuang bring benefits to the family without offending Chu Qingzhi.”

“Yes, Father.”

Tainan restaurant.

Ren Buqing, accompanied by two officers, arrived at Tainan Restaurant and headed upstairs, “Miss Chu Qingzhi, I need your help with something.”

In the private room, Chu Qingzhi heard the voice and thought to herself, fortunately, they had finished eating, “I’ll go take a look. You all continue eating.”

“Ok.”

Chu Qingzhi opened the door, “What happened?”

“I came to ask if you could accompany us to Xiaoyun Village.”

“Why Xiaoyun Village?”

Ren Buqing explained, “The situation is like this…” he said, “We questioned those kidnappers, and they all come from a village called Xiaoyun Village…”

This village is quite remote.

One day, the villagers went out to gather herbs and rescued a man from the mountain. This man later became known as the “Mad Alchemist” by the villagers.

Xiaoyun Village is surrounded by mountains and has access to numerous herbs. The Mad Alchemist took all the villagers’ herbs, claiming he was researching a potion for eternal youth.

The villagers, suffering from illnesses, endured on their own. Now, with the arrival of a man skilled in medicine, they treated him like a deity, eventually becoming completely subservient to him.

After a year of research, the potion was developed, but there were no test subjects. The Mad Alchemist then turned his attention to the villagers.

At first, he targeted the elderly villagers, and those villagers had indeed after when they first took the medicine.

For example, an 8o-year-old man’s hair turned black after taking the medicine, and a woman in her seventies saw her wrinkles significantly reduced, looking rejuvenated…

However, such conditions only lasted two to three days, after which they would revert overnight, even appearing older than before. Subsequent doses of the medicine had no effect.

The Mad Alchemist frantically continued his experiments, which lasted for three months.

After three months, he expanded his testing, giving the medicine to everyone in the village over fifty years old.

This time, the villagers maintained their youthful appearance for five days, but then aged rapidly, appearing at least ten years older than before.

The days continued with the Mad Alchemist concocting potions, testing, and observing results. This routine went on for ten years, and eventually, all villagers, including children, turned into very old people.

It’s evident that the Mad Alchemist’s experiments failed. In a fit of rage, he recalled the Eternal Youth Herb stored in the Imperial Hospital.

He speculated that the issue might be with the catalyst used, so he sent villagers to retrieve the Eternal Youth Herb.

All these plans were conceived by the Mad Alchemist.

Leaning on the railing of the balcony, Chu Qingzhi listened to Ren Buqing’s story and said, “Let’s go, we’ll meet this Mad Alchemist.”

Ten years of relentless potion-making, what drove the Mad Alchemist to do all this? She was somewhat intrigued.

Xiaoyun Village.

The journey was entirely along steep mountain paths, unsuitable for horse riding. The group walked towards Xiaoyun Village.

The only enjoyable part of the journey was the abundance of wild fruits. It was autumn, and many trees were laden with large, sweet fruits.

Chu Qingzhi invited Chu Qingning, Yuan Hongjun, and Bao Linjiang to join her, wanting them to experience the Mad Alchemist’s spirit of medical pursuit.

Chu Qingning pointed excitedly in a direction, “Sister, there are several Gastrodia elata plants over there.”

Chu Qingzhi looked over and instructed, “Mark the spot. We’ll dig them up on our way back.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingning tied a red ribbon to a nearby tree as a marker, then the group continued onward.

After walking for one or two hours, they finally arrived at Xiaoyun Village.

The village was truly secluded, with access to the city requiring a river crossing, severely hindering travel.

Everyone stood at the entrance of the village, surveying the surroundings before entering.

Nearby were vast fields, now abandoned and desolate, with a bleak and withered appearance. At the edge of the fields flowed a clear and transparent river. In the distance, mountains surrounded the area, covered with dense, lush greenery, creating an environment of tranquility and seclusion, almost like a hidden retreat.

A few steps into the village, several fierce dogs rushed towards the group, barking wildly. “Woof woof woof, woof woof woof…”

Ren Buqing and the others immediately drew their swords, ready to defend against the dogs.

However, after Chu Qingzhi glanced at the fierce dogs, they suddenly became docile and hurriedly ran away, as if encountering something terrifying.

Ren Buqing and his companions were left bewildered.

The barking of the dogs drew the villagers out of their homes…

All of them were old men and women; even the children looked aged, with white hair, wrinkled faces, and an air of decay.

This scene shocked everyone, but what was more horrifying was the realization that these people were merely tools for the Mad Alchemist’s experiments, no longer treated as human beings.

At this moment, a mad voice echoed from the furthest house in the village, “All ah ah, why has it failed again? Why? Eternal Youth Herb, Eternal Youth Herb, 1 need the Eternal Youth Herb—”

After the voice spread, the villagers hurriedly ran back into their homes and shut their doors, as if a demon was about to descend upon the world. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Let’s go and see,” Chu Qingzhi led the way to the house where the voice originated.

As they approached, the air became thick with the scent of herbs. Chu Qingzhi stopped and instructed, “You all stay back ten steps and wait for me.”

Chu Qingning asked worriedly, “Sister, is something wrong?”

Chu Qingzhi explained, “The air here contains components of hallucinogenic drugs. If you inhale too much, you might experience hallucinations.”

Everyone immediately followed Chu Qingzhi’s instructions and retreated to stand ten steps away.

Chu Qingning advised, “Be careful. If anything goes wrong, call us, and well come to help.”

“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi patted Chu Qingning’s shoulder, reassuring her..

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Chu Qingzhi slowly approached the house. The closer she got, the more intense and pungent the smell of the herbs became.

Suddenly, a head peeked out from the window of the house. The head had thick, disheveled hair and a beard that was both curly and dense. The face was grimy, as if it hadn’t been washed for many days, and the eyes were a sickly, cloudy yellow. The man appeared to be in his forties. Seeing Chu Qingzhi, he looked startled at first but then became visibly excited. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

He ran out of the house, exclaiming, “Would you like to test my medicine? 1 can make you younger!”

Chu Qingzhi swiftly kicked him, sending him flying back to the doorway, “Why don’t you test your medicine on yourself?”

While the man was initially crying out in pain, he quickly became frenzied at her words, “I can’t test it on myself, 1 can’t become ugly, can’t grow old, otherwise he won’t want me anymore…”

Chu Qingzhi caught onto a key piece of information, “Who won’t want you?”

“He, he!” The man kept repeating these words, and then he even started to cry, looking extremely sorrowful.

“Who!” Chu Qingzhi took out a bell, filled it with spiritual energy, and shook it. The clear sound of the bell calmed the man down, even his facial expression softened.

Ren Buqing and the others looked at the bell in Chu Qingzhi’s hand and were surprised. Fortunately, this lady was on their side. Otherwise, who knew if the bell would be used on them?!

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Chu Qingzhi gently asked, “Who are you referring to as ‘he’?”

The man’s lips trembled as he spoke, “Li Wenzhan.”

Li? The surname Li is the royal surname. Chu Qingzhi’s brow furrowed slightly; the situation seemed more complicated, “Lord Ren, come here for a moment.”

Ren Buqing quickly approached, “What is it, Miss Chu?”

Chu Qingzhi got straight to the point, “Who is Li Wenzhan?”

Ren Buqing’s expression changed, and he became cautious, as if a secret was about to be revealed, “Why do you suddenly ask about this person?”

Chu Qingzhi asked back, “Is it a taboo?”

Ren Buqing lowered his voice, “Li Wenzhan was the first cousin of the previous emperor, known for his preference for handsome young men. He was considered a black sheep in the royal family. He died at the age of forty, rumored to have been executed by the previous emperor. Later, a fire burned down his mansion, and his body was never found.”

Usually, when a body is burnt to the point of no remains, it suggests an underlying intrigue. Chu Qingzhi didn’t delve further but instead continued to question the man, “What’s your name?”

“Xia Wenyang!”

This time, Ren Buqing took the initiative to say, “Xia Wenyang came to the capital as a refugee. He collapsed on the street from exhaustion, and by chance, Li Wenzhan’s carriage passed by and took him back to his residence. Later, somehow, he won Li Wenzhan’s favor and became his most beloved young man, said to be the most handsome and deeply cherished.”

He then changed the topic, “But as unpredictable as life can be, a few years later, Li Wenzhan met the love of his life. For that man, he spent lavishly, dismissed all the young men in his house, and even sought the former Emperor’s permission for marriage. This caused a huge uproar in the capital. It was precisely his request for marriage that angered the former Emperor, who in a fit of rage sentenced him to death and ordered no one should ever mention Li Wenzhan.”

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Chu Qingzhi asked an off-topic question, “Was that man good-looking?”

Ren Buqing pondered for a moment, “It is said that he was just of average appearance.”

A soulmate? Chu Qingzhi felt speechless, “How do you know all this?”

Ren Buqing said in a low voice, “I’ve secretly read some unofficial history books.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Reading more is a good thing.”

Ren Buqing didn’t know what to say.

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at Xia Wenyang. Li Wenzhan must have had high standards, but the disheveled man in front of her was nowhere near a handsome man. She asked, “Is your research on these medicines related to Li Wenzhan?”

The question seemed to unlock something in Xia Wenyang’s heart, “I was his most cherished person, the one who stayed by his side the longest. But everything shattered like a mirror’s reflection in water when that person appeared.”

“For that man, Li Wenzhan forcibly dismissed all the young men in the house. I didn’t want to leave him. 1 knelt and begged him, hoping he would spare me for the sake of our past, but he ignored me, disregarding my pleas, and drove me out of the house.”

“His servant told me that Li Wenzhan only liked young men, and that my face had aged and was no longer attractive, so he didn’t like me anymore.”

“At that moment, as 1 touched my smooth and fair face, 1 was so devastated that it took a long time to react. And in that time, I saw Li Wenzhan’s new favorite.”

“The new favorite was very robust, tall and muscular, even his gaze was aggressive.”

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“When he looked at me, I shivered in fear, and 1 can’t forget that cold and sharp gaze, as if he was looking at a dead object.”

“Wasn’t Li Wenzhan only fond of young men? Why did he treasure this new favorite who had none of the delicate features, yet he loved him as if he was a precious jewel?”

“Later, my heart turned to ash, and with nowhere to go, I simply jumped off a cliff, to end it all. Unexpectedly, I didn’t die.”

Unexpectedly, even men in ancient times could be so love-stricken, and this Li Wenzhan obviously switched roles from the dominant to the submissive. Chu Qingzhi felt complicated, “So you dedicated yourself to researching medicine that could make people young or keep them young?”

Xia Wenyang became agitated, “Yes, 1 must become young, 1 must always look this good. Once I succeed, I’ll go back to find Li Wenzhan.” At this point, his expression turned ferocious, “But Li Wenzhan is dead. He was put to death by the emperor, for that man, he didn’t even care about his own life…”

Chu Qingzhi shook the bell again to calm Xia Wenyang down.

Ren Buqing remarked, “I never imagined that the reason would stem from such an old obsession.”

Obsession leads to madness, and love blinds, Chu Qingzhi sighed, “Have someone come and take him away.”

Ren Buqing immediately ordered it, then asked, “Miss Chu, can you save the villagers?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “I can only detoxify them, but the effects of the poison can’t be undone.”

Ren Buqing nodded, “Do your best.”

Chu Qingzhi sent Chu Qingning, Yuan Hongjun, and Bao Linjiang to check and record the villagers’ conditions, while she went to the mountains to gather herbs.

The village, once home to three to four hundred people, was reduced to just over a hundred due to Xia Wenyang’s actions. After administering the medicine, everyone returned to the capital.

Everyone was surprised that a simple case of theft from the Imperial Hospital would unravel so much. The Minister of Justice heavily praised Ren Buqing, Chu Xu jin, and others, especially Chu Qingzhi.

Successfully solving the case and recovering the stolen valuable herbs, the Minister of Justice attributed most of the credit to Chu Qingzhi, awarding her five hundred taels of silver.

Five hundred taels was the highest reward given by the government for assisting in solving a case, and it was the first time someone received so much.

Chu Qingzhi’s name once again became well-known throughout the capital..

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In the Chu Residence.

Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu came together to find Chu Qingyan.

“Qingyan.”

Chu Qingyan was doing makeup for a maid in the residence. Even without her master around, she didn’t slack off and practiced makeup on others every day to maintain her skills.

She turned to see the two and smiled, “Please have a seat, sisters. Let me finish her makeup, and then we can talk.”

Fan Yuru smiled, “Sure, take your time.”

Soon, Chu Qingyan finished the maid’s makeup and handed her a mirror, “Xiaochan, take a look.”

Xiaochan looked at herself in the mirror, joy lighting up her face, “The blemishes on my face are all covered, I look brighter and prettier. Miss Qingyan, you’re really skilled.”

“You already have a good foundation; a little makeup makes you look very pretty.”

Xiaochan, looking at herself in the mirror, said thoughtfully, “Miss Qingyan, do you do makeup for others outside as well?”

Chu Qingyan, while packing up her tools, replied, “Yes, but I charge for it.”

Xiaochan thought for a moment, “Miss Qingyan, my sister is getting married the day after tomorrow. Could you do her makeup?”

“Sure. 1 love putting makeup on the bride. Give me the address, and 1’11 help your sister put it on the day after tomorrow.”

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“Thank you, Miss Qingyan.”

“You’re welcome.”

As Xiaochan spoke, Chu Qingyan wrote the address on a piece of paper and placed it in the box. “When the time comes, I will definitely make your sister look like a fairy.”

Xiaochan stood up, smiling and bowing, “Thank you, Miss Qingyan.”

“It’s nothing.” Chu Qingyan finished packing her tools and approached Fan Yuru and Rong Shiyu, “Why have you two come together?”

Fan Yuru got straight to the point, “We came to discuss the freckle-removing cream with you.”

The Fan family wasn’t very skilled in managing businesses. Currently, the family’s businesses were managed by Fan Yuni (the Empress). Considering her sister was busy with palace affairs, business matters, and taking care of the little crown prince, Fan Yuru thought about learning business herself, planning to take over the business in the future to lighten the Empress’s burden.

Chu Qingyan shook her head, puzzled, “I don’t quite understand what you mean, Sister Yuru.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Fan Yuru explained, “I mean, how about selling the freckle-removing cream to us?”

Chu Qingyan’s eyes lit up, “You would buy my freckle-removing cream?”

It was also Fan Yuru’s first time talking about business deals, so she was a little excited. “Of course. Let me tell you, most women in the capital don’t lack money. Your freckle-removing cream is so effective, so you don’t have to worry about not having customers. Moreover, my family and Shiyu’s family have medicine shops that can provide you with medicinal herbs. It’s mutually beneficial. What do you think?”

Chu Qingyan was eager but hesitant, “I think it’s great, but I want to ask my fifth sister’s opinion first. The recipe is hers.”

Fan Yuru agreed, “That’s fine. Please let us know as soon as possible after you’ve asked her. How does that sound?”

“Okay.”

As soon as Chu Qingzhi returned, Chu Qingyan stopped her, smiling brightly, “Fifth sister, I have something to tell you.”

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Chu Qingzhi looked down at Chu Qingyan, “What happened that you’re so happy?”

Chu Qingyan grabbed Chu Qingzhi’s hand, excitedly saying, “Just now, Sister Yuru and Sister Shiyu came, and they want to buy my freckle-removing cream.”

“What did you say?”

“I said I would ask for your opinion first.”

“I support you.”

Chu Qingyan excitedly hugged Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth sister, you are the best sister in the world.”

Chu Qingzhi laughed, “If your second, fourth, and sixth sisters hear this, they’ll surely be jealous.”

Chu Qingyan stuck out her tongue. “No, they won’t. They also think you are the best sister.”

Once Chu Qingyan’s excitement calmed down a bit, Chu Qingzhi took her to sit on a stone bench in the yard, “As always, remember to be persistent in whatever you do.”

Chu Qingyan nodded seriously, “Fifth sister, I won’t give up.”

“Let me tell you about some of the pitfalls to avoid in business. Keep these in mind…”

Chu Qingyan took out a notebook and started jotting down, “I’ve got it, fifth sister.”

The little butler came with an elegantly crafted invitation, “Fifth Miss, this is an invitation from the Cai family.”

He initially brought it to Chu Rong, but Chu Rong directed him to Chu Qingzhi.

After reading the invitation, Chu Qingzhi handed it back to the butler, “Tell the person who delivered the invitation that we have an important event at home and can’t accept the invitation for now. And, if the Zhang and Yang families also send invitations, respond the same way.”

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“Yes, Fifth Miss.”

After the servant of the Cai family received the response, he immediately returned home to tell Cai Yuting.

Holding the invitation, Cai Yuting’s face gradually became expressionless.

In the Chu Residence.

A carriage arrived at the Chu family’s main gate. Yuan Qingqing and her younger brother got out.

Yuan Qingqing said, “Third brother, this is the place.”

Yuan Baozhang, thirteen years old and a scholar, was a pride of his family. The General of the Agile Cavalry cherished him and boasted about him to everyone.

Looking towards the gate, he said, “Second sister, isn’t it rude to visit unannounced? Might it displease them?”

Yuan Qingqing replied, “It’s fine. There are guards, right? Let them inform Qingzhi. If Qingzhi is busy, we’ll leave. But if she’s free and can give you some pointers, it would be extremely beneficial.”

The Poetry and Rites Competition was about to begin, and everyone was eager to outdo their rivals, especially the students from the two academies who were eager to defeat each other.

Yuan Baozhang had signed up for the calligraphy contest. Upon learning this, Yuan Qingqing specially brought him to seek advice from Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi had showcased her calligraphy at a banquet hosted by Fan Yuru, which later became widely acclaimed in the capital. Her calligraphy work was now framed and hung in the study of Wang Lingxi, a renowned calligrapher in the capital, who admired it daily.

Wang Lingxi was the judge for calligraphy in the upcoming competition.

Yuan Qingqing approached a guard, “Is Miss Qingzhi home?”

The guard, arranged by Tang Jinghong for security purposes, as Qingzhi was indeed busy and many were seeking her, replied, “She’s inside, but Miss Qingzhi is very busy and might not have time to see you.”

Yuan Qingqing politely said, “Please inform her. If she’s too busy, we’ll leave right away.”

“Please wait a moment; I’ll pass the message.”

“Thank you.”

In the yard, the melodious sound of a guqin could be heard. Chu Qingzhi was teaching Chu Xuyao to play the guqin for tomorrow’s competition. It was a last-minute effort.

Tang Jinghong was also there, teaching Chu Xuyuan chess..

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Chu Xuyuan had made rapid progress in chess and could now play a hundred moves. However, this was against Tang Jinghong. His opponents in the next day’s competition wouldn’t be as strong, so he should be able to achieve a moderate level.

A guard approached, “Miss Chu, General, Miss Yuan Qingqing and her brother Yuan Baozhang have come to visit.”

Yuan Qingqing, the granddaughter of the General of Agile Cavalry, held a high status. Such connections were naturally something Chu Qingzhi wanted to build. Upon hearing the guard’s message, she personally went out to welcome them, “Qingqing, Third Young Master Yuan, please come in.”

When Yuan Qingqing saw Chu Qingzhi coming out personally, she immediately felt closer to Chu Qingzhi. At the very least, she would reciprocate Chu Qingzhi with equal cordiality in the future.

“Qingzhi, sorry to disturb you.”

“Not at all, please come in.” Chu Qingzhi guessed that Yuan Qingqing came for her brother’s matter, so she led them to the courtyard where Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao were.

Upon entering the yard and after introductions, Chu Qingzhi instructed a servant to bring two more chairs for Yuan Qingqing and her brother.

Yuan Qingqing, seeing Chu Xuyuan playing chess and Chu Xuyao playing the guqin, asked with a smile, “Are you also participating in tomorrow’s competition?”

Chu Xuyuan replied, “Yes, the headmaster wants us to gain experience.”

Yuan Qingqing smiled, “My brother is also going to gain experience, but he is participating in the calligraphy competition, different from yours.”

“Haha, it’s good that it’s different; otherwise, we would have been competitors,” Chu Xuyuan remarked, glancing at Yuan Baozhang, who sat upright with a distinguished air.

Everyone laughed, easing the atmosphere.

Yuan Qingqing seized the opportunity to bring up the topic of seeking Chu Qingzhi’s guidance in calligraphy, “Qingzhi, your calligraphy is excellent. Could you give some advice to my brother?”

Chu Qingzhi agreed readily, “Third Young Master Yuan, please write down a phrase in your preferred calligraphy style, and I’ll take a look.”

“Okay.” Yuan Baozhang stood up to write. He thought to himself, Chu Qingzhi is only two years older than me, and she’s a lady. Is her calligraphy really so good that even Wang Lingxi praises her?

The pen and paper used by Chu Xuyuan were placed on the table.

Yuan Baozhang placed a paperweight on the white paper, holding up his right sleeve with his left hand, displaying the air of a scholar. He then wrote the phrase “The conduct of a gentleman is to cultivate oneself in tranquility and nurture virtue in frugality” in running script.

After putting down the brush, he turned towards Chu Qingzhi and said, “Miss Chu, I have finished writing.”

Chu Qingzhi stood up to look.

The characters, written vertically from right to left, were clear, showing a certain style. They were well-written, but perhaps due to his age, they seemed a bit deliberate and rigid, lacking fluidity. In short, the writing was good, but it felt like it was printed on paper.

Chu Qingzhi picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and rewrote the same phrase on another piece of paper, “Third Young Master Yuan, take a look. Can you spot the difference?”

The characters on the paper were lively yet steady, watching her writing felt like viewing a painting, with a graceful and refined touch of the brush.

The moment Yuan Baozhang saw the characters, he recognized the problem, “I see it now.”

His calligraphy had already reached a bottleneck and someone had guided him before. However, for some reason, he couldn’t quite get it. When he wrote, he still made the same mistake.

But now, Chu Qingzhi didn’t say anything, letting him observe for himself, and his mind became clear, leading to a new understanding.

He took up the brush and rewrote the phrase again.

When his mindset changed, so did his actions. This time, the characters he wrote were significantly different, no longer rigid but much more fluid and dynamic.

Chu Qingzhi commended him, “Third Young Master Yuan, your understanding of calligraphy far exceeds the ordinary. You will certainly shine in tomorrow’s competition.”

Yuan Baozhang modestly smiled, “Thank you for your guidance, Miss Chu.”

Yuan Qingqing, listening to their conversation, smiled slightly. She would remember Qingzhi’s kindness.

When leaving, they presented a carefully prepared gift to Chu Qingzhi, sincerely expressing their gratitude.

In the residence of Prince Zhao.

Lin Yingmin changed his name to Li Tingzhao and was conferred as Prince Zhao. He was granted a mansion, which had just been renovated and moved into yesterday. He was currently the most inconspicuous prince in the Daling Dynasty.

It was precisely because he was inconspicuous that he could reside in the capital. Otherwise, he would have been conferred a fief and made to live there.

His first request after being conferred was to have Consort Xin move in with him in the mansion to fulfill his filial duties. The emperor immediately granted this request.

A prince could request his biological mother to live in the mansion, but once she left the palace, she couldn’t return.

Consort Xin, having adapted to the life in the nunnery, was pleased when Li Tingzhao had the servants convert the courtyard into a nunnery to make her feel more comfortable.

Seeing her son’s thoughtfulness, Consort Xin settled in with peace of mind. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

In the courtyard, mother and son sat chatting.

Consort Xin happily said, “Tingzhao, now that you are a prince and have reached the age to marry, isn’t it time to consider marriage?”

Li Tingzhao’s heart sank slightly, “Mother, I’ve just become a prince. There’s no need to rush the marriage.”

“How can we not be in a hurry?” Consort Xin observed her son’s unhappy expression, “Is there some difficulty?”

Li Tingzhao quickly denied, “No, Mother, don’t guess blindly.”

Consort Xin asked curiously, “Then why do you disagree?”

Li Tingzhao avoided the question, “Mother, can we talk about marriage later?”

“It cannot wait; you must explain to me now.” Consort Xin sensed something was wrong with her son’s reaction; there must be a problem.

“Mother, can you not force me?” Li Tingzhao was in pain. He had fallen in love with a woman he shouldn’t have, ascended to a position he never dreamt of, and his mother’s pressure about marriage was becoming overwhelming.

Seeing his state, Consort Xin dared not pressure him further, “I won’t mention it. When you want to talk, we can discuss it.”

“Mother, you rest well. I’ll go out for some fresh air.” Li Tingzhao wanted to hide away from the world like a turtle.

After watching her son leave, Consort Xin summoned a young nun, “Go find out why Tingzhao is so averse to marriage.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Sister Qingshuang.” A young girl in a goose-yellow dress called out to Chu Qingshuang ahead.

Chu Qingshuang was currently shopping with Li Shaoliang and her two senior brothers for the things they still lacked at home. At this moment, she was a little lost as she walked around the streets.

Hearing the voice, Chu Qingshuang turned around. A charming young girl who looked about her age approached, “Who are you?”

The girl introduced herself, “I’m Yang Zhenzhen from the Yang Porcelain Shop.”

With this introduction, everyone knew who she was.

Chu Qingshuang curiously asked, “How do you know me?”

Yang Zhenzhen smiled innocently, “I saw you at the Porcelain Competition. I’m also learning porcelain making, but I’m not as good as you.. Can I ask you for some advice?”

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“You are too kind, if there’s a chance, we can exchange skills.”

“Do you have time now? Shall we go and exchange our skills now?”

“Sorry, I have to buy some things for my second sister. I’m not free at the moment.”

“How about this – 1 know the capital well. 1 can take you to buy what you need, and we can save time to exchange skills afterward?”

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With Yang Zhenzhen, a local, leading the way, they quickly purchased what they needed, sent the items home, and then went to Yang’s Porcelain Shop.

In the General’s Mansion.

Wu Yaqing entered Lu Yichen’s room with a tray, in a good mood, “Dinner time!”

Lu Yichen, holding a book, turned his head to look at Wu Yaqing, “Thank you for taking care of me these days. My wounds are healed. You don’t need to bring me food and medicine tomorrow.”

Wu Yaqing paused, “Okay, 1 won’t come tomorrow.”

The atmosphere in the room slowly changed, becoming somewhat awkward, tense, and indescribable.

Lu Yichen, enduring the pain in his body, got out of bed and sat at the table to eat slowly.

Wu Yaqing stood there, staring at Lu Yichen. In fact, she didn’t quite understand her feelings for Lu Yichen. She was somewhat annoyed with him, yet wanted to see him. When she heard he was injured, she worried about him and wanted to take care of him…

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Sighing inwardly, she said, “I’ll go back first, eat slowly.”

With that, she left.

When Lu Yichen thought of the letter he received today, he slowly clenched his fists, and waves of suppressed killing intent grew in his heart.

Wu Yaqing ran all the way back to the Chu Residence.

Upon returning, she went to the courtyard where Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao were staying. Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong were still there, giving last-minute advice to the two children. She entered and sat down quietly.

The four of them looked at her, puzzled.

Wu Yaqing was usually the most lively and carefree girl among them. Her current melancholic appearance was unusual.

Chu Qingzhi asked with concern, “Yaqing, what’s wrong?”

Wu Yaqing looked up, only then realizing everyone was watching her, and hastily said, “No, nothing.”

Chu Xuyuan said, “Sister Yaqing, if there’s something, just tell us.”

Wu Yaqing blinked her slightly sour eyes, “Lu Yichen asked me not to take care of him tomorrow.”

The few of them were confused.

“Do you need me to ask him why?” A good friend, all alone, finally showing interest in a girl, he felt obliged to help. However, he found it strange, as Lu Yichen didn’t seem to dislike Wu Yaqing. Why would he say such a thing?

Wu Yaqing wanted to say no need, but changed her mind at the last moment, “Then… ask him, please. 1 feel something is amiss.”

“I’ll let you know once I find out.”

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“Thank you.” Wu Yaqing felt as if she had eaten a bitter gourd, bitter and hard to swallow.

Under the moonlight and twinkling stars, the servants helped clean up the dinner utensils, and everyone was enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

However, this peaceful atmosphere was soon shattered by the sound of urgent footsteps. Ren Buqing, leading a team of officers, arrived at the Chu Residence with an unprecedented serious expression.

Chu Qingzhi, upon seeing him, changed her direction and approached Ren Buqing, “What happened?”

Ren Buqing spoke with difficulty, “Bei Chunlu is dead!”

This news was shocking. Chu Qingzhi was stunned for a moment, “Bei Chunlu is dead?”

“Miss Chu, I heard you have medical skills. Could you please come and see how he died?”

“Can’t the coroner find out?”

“Yes, Bei Chunlu was lying in his bed, just like he was sleeping. If it weren’t for the lack of a pulse, everyone would have thought he was asleep.”

“Let’s go and take a look.” She decided to bring her third brother along to gain some experiences.

Chu Qingzhi informed her family and, along with Chu Qingning, headed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Chu Xujin and Ge Lihua didn’t return home for dinner; they ate with the officers at the Ministry of Justice canteen. Chu Xujin, with his naturally outgoing personality, quickly became popular with everyone.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was cordoned off by the staff, allowing only Ministry of Justice personnel to enter and exit.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs paced anxiously at the entrance. Bei Chunlu’s death in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs put the primary responsibility on him. If the killer wasn’t found, he would have to bear the blame.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead and looking forward, he wondered why they hadn’t arrived yet.

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The deputy minister walked over. “Sir, the Chu residence is some distance away from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It will take some time to rush over.”

The minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not say anything. He was already so anxious that he felt like he was on fire. He was afraid that he would spit fire the moment he opened his mouth.

Finally, hurried footsteps could be heard.

When the minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saw Chu Qingzhi and the rest coming over, he was as happy as if he had encountered rain after a long drought. He hurriedly went up to them.

Chu Qingzhi was probably the only person without an official position who could make all the officials lower their status and go forward to welcome her.

“Miss Chu, you’re finally here.”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t know the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so Ren Buqing hurriedly introduced them to her. After hearing this, she nodded. “Let’s go to Bei Chunlu’s room to take a look first.”

“Miss Chu, this way please.” The minister from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs personally led the way.

Outside Bei Chunlu’s room was Bei Chunyi, whose face had turned a little livid. There was a team of soldiers standing around him. On the surface, they were protecting him, but in reality, they were restricting his movements.

Although they were biological brothers, they both wanted the throne. There were many brothers who had killed each other for the throne. Now, he was the most suspicious.

Chu Qingzhi glanced at him and walked into the room. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The room showed no signs of struggle. A wine jug and a half-filled wine cup were on the table. A chair had been moved, and the doors and windows were tightly shut. The bed curtains had a tear, one shoe was covered, and the other was placed normally. The room was a bit messy. Bei Chunlu was lying on the bed, his expression peaceful, hands crossed over his chest…

Chu Qingzhi asked the coroner, “Did you find anything unusual when you arrived?”

The coroner thought carefully, “No, when I arrived, he was covered with a blanket, just like he was sleeping.”

Chu Qingzhi put on a pair of gloves from her bag, then called Chu Xujin over to start the autopsy.

“Third brother, before examining the body, check for external injuries. It’s easier to see on the body, especially the head…”

As she explained, even the coroner, who had doubted Chu Qingzhi’s skills, surreptitiously moved closer to listen, occasionally showing an enlightened expression, which was quite amusing.

Chu Xujin listened carefully, trying to remember every word Chu Qingzhi said.

After examining the external injuries, Chu Xujin said, “Fifth sister, I have prepared autopsy tools. Do you need them?”

Truly professional, even bringing autopsy tools to the capital when coming here to attend a wedding. Chu Qingzhi replied, “Not for now. I’ll try to determine the cause of death from the current state. Opening up the body would be too gruesome..”

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“Indeed,” said Chu Xujin. “But, fifth sister, there are no obvious external injuries on the body, and even the usual changes expected on a corpse are not present. How can we determine the cause of death?”

“Third brother, take out a silver needle.”

“Alright.” Chu Xujin immediately opened the autopsy tool kit and handed a silver needle to Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi examined the needle and inserted it into the corpse’s heart. After a while, she pulled it out, but the needle did not change color.

Chu Xujin observed the needle and said, “This rules out several common deadly poisons.”

Yuan Hongjun and others had conducted experiments. Several deadly poisons readily available in the Baling Dynasty could cause a silver needle to change color, and each poison would produce a different color.

Chu Qingzhi fanned the air and sniffed the needle, “Bring the medicinal solution over.”

The solution was specially prepared by Chu Qingzhi for Chu Xujin’s autopsies. If a poison couldn’t be detected by the needle, dipping it in this solution and testing again would cause the needle to change color.

This was the solution that Chu Qingzhi had used a special method to concoct. It was effective in testing poisons.

Chu Xujin quickly handed the solution to Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi dipped the needle in the solution and then reinserted it into the corpse’s heart. After waiting for a moment, she pulled it out, but the needle still did not change color.

Chu Qingzhi declared, “He did not die from poisoning.”

He wasn’t poisoned or beaten to death, and he wasn’t ill. So how did he die?

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Chu Qingzhi bent down to inspect the corpse, her brows slightly furrowed. Suddenly, a bloodstain in the nail seam of the corpse’s left middle finger caught her attention.

“Third brother, fetch some clean water.”

“Alright.” Chu Xujin quickly returned with the water.

Chu Qingzhi cleaned the corpse’s finger and discovered a small hole. She compared it with the needle; the hole was larger than the puncture made by the needle.

Was it just a common puncture wound?

Chu Xujin said, “Fifth sister, there was no bloodstain when we examined the corpse earlier. Why is there one now?”

Chu Qingzhi said, “The corpse hasn’t completely stiffened. Just now, we flipped the corpse. With the wound, it’s not strange for blood to flow out.”

After speaking, she walked outside to Bei Chunyi.

“Second Prince, did the Third Prince ever injure his finger?”

Bei Chunyi’s face and expression had returned to normal. He watched Chu Qingzhi, “I’m not sure, but you can ask the maids who served my third brother.”

Chu Qingzhi turned to see two maids standing in front of the officers, nearly in tears.

She approached them.

Both maids immediately knelt before Chu Qingzhi.

“Miss, we didn’t kill the Third Prince. This morning, both princes went to the court together, returning around noon. After that, they sat in the pavilion on the lake and chatted until lunch.”

“When it was time for lunch, I went to call them to eat. After lunch, the Third Prince returned to his room, saying he wanted to organize his clothes. He doesn’t like maids touching his things, so I didn’t follow him inside.”

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“In the late afternoon, 1 brought tea to the Third Prince, and he was still alive then.”

Late afternoon, in modern terms, would be around 4 p.m.

The estimated time of the Third Prince’s death was from 4 p.m. until the discovery of his body, which matched Chu Qingzhi’s deduction.

Chu Xujin handed several statements to Chu Qingzhi, “Fifth sister, these are everyone’s statements. Do you see any issues?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced at the statements but didn’t rely on them. People being questioned might not tell the truth, and she needed the truth.

“What was the Third Prince doing when you last saw him? Was anyone else in the room? Did you notice anything unusual?”

The maid recalled, “The Third Prince was drinking the same wine on the table. He was alone in the room, looking troubled and worried, as if he had encountered some thorny issue.”

“You brought tea, so who brought the wine into the room?”

The maid shook her head, “I don’t know.”

“Who discovered the Third Prince dead first? And who was the last to see him?”

The maid said, “”The Second Prince was the first to find him dead. He called for the Third Prince to leave but found him still lying in bed. In his anger, he reprimanded him. Many people saw it.”

“The last person to see the Third Prince alive was probably me. I brought him tea, and then I stood guard at the door. The Third Prince never left his room, and no one else entered.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself, it was getting dark and yet he was in a hurry to leave. What was so urgent?

The maid added, “Oh, miss, last night, very late, the Third Prince visited the Second Prince’s room. His expression was very unpleasant. He stayed for a few minutes and then returned to his room.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded and approached Bei Chunyi, “Why did the Third Prince visit your room last night?”

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Bei Chuny’ i wanted to lie, but the words that came out changed his expression, “Last night, my brother and I both received news of our father’s critical illness, and we were planning to return to Mobei Kingdom.”

Chu Qingzhi was surprised. She had only come up with the idea yesterday morning, but the two of them had already received the letter at night. Was everyone so efficient in their actions?

“Do you and your brother have any enemies in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?”

Bei Chunyi’s palms were sweaty, “No, we were busy garnering support and looking for advantageous marital alliances. We didn’t do anything else and avoided much contact with the people of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, definitely not making enemies with anyone.”

Chu Qingzhi didn’t ask further and turned back to the room.

She opened the wine bottle and sniffed it. Amid the strong aroma of wine, she detected a subtle unusual scent – the smell of black grass.

Black grass has an anesthetic effect and, when added to wine, is hard to detect and doubles its narcotic effect. This black grass has a unique property – it is volatile.

She put down the bottle and picked up the wine cup. There was half a cup of wine left, and the scent of black grass was almost gone. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The coroner humbly asked, “Miss Chu, what have you found?”

Chu Qingzhi put down the cup, “There is black grass in the wine.”

It’s well known that overdosing on anesthetics can be fatal. Although Bei Chunlu drank wine containing black grass, even with its doubled anesthetic effect, it wouldn’t kill him.

What then was the cause of death?

Was it related to the puncture wound on his hand?

The coroner said, “I have read about black grass, but due to soil conditions, it does not grow in the Dating Dynasty.”

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Then where does it thrive?”

“Mobei Kingdom.”

Chu Qingzhi thought to herself, could it be that someone from Mobei Kingdom killed their own prince?

This was the most plausible guess.

Mobei Kingdom is a vassal kingdom of the Dating Dynasty. When their prince came as an envoy to seek marriage, even if unwelcomed or disliked, they wouldn’t kill him. After all, such a killing would escalate into a diplomatic issue, difficult to settle later.

Moreover, even if they intended to kill, it would not be in the Dating Dynasty. Why create trouble for themselves? Wouldn’t it be better to ambush and kill them in Mobei Kingdom?

So now, it’s highly likely that their own people did, then pinned the blame on the Dating Dynasty..

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Chapter 589: Rummaging Through the Room

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As for the motive, it was naturally for the throne. Both the Second and Third Princes were competitors for the throne; eliminating either one would be profitable.

“Coroner, can anyone in Mobei Kingdom easily obtain black grass?”

The coroner nodded, “Yes, but to make black grass effective, it still requires a doctor.”

Chu Qingzhi had a hypothesis. She took the silver needle Chu Xujin had given her earlier, held both ends, and pulled, stretching the needle into a thin silver wire.

Everyone was astonished.

Chu Qingzhi inserted the silver wire into the hole in the corpse’s finger until it could go no further.

The tip of the wire stopped at the wrist.

Her hypothesis was preliminarily confirmed. Chu Qingzhi said to Chu Xujin, “Third brother, go find Hongjun and ask him for a hollow silver needle.”

“Alright.” Chu Xujin immediately went to find Yuan Hongjun, wondering if a silver needle could indeed be hollow.

Yuan Hongjun followed Chu Xujin back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and handed a hollow silver needle to Chu Qingzhi, “Master.”

Chu Qingzhi used the same method to stretch the hollow needle into a thin wire and then inserted it into the wine bottle. The wine from the bottle quickly flowed out through the other end of the wire.

This spectacle left everyone dumbfounded, staring at Chu Qingzhi’s hands in disbelief.

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“Do you all understand now?”

Everyone came back to their senses and shook their heads. They understood the action but not the meaning.

Chu Qingzhi explained, “Someone used a silver wire like mine to inject purified black grass juice into the Third Prince’s body, causing his heart to stop suddenly, leading to his death.”

“Then, under the anesthetic, the body’s reactions are slow, making the body think it’s still alive, which is why at first glance, the Third Prince’s corpse looked like he was asleep.”

The coroner said, “But inserting a silver wire into the body would be painful, yet the maid who was guarding outside didn’t hear any cries of pain.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “The Third Prince drank wine that contained the black grass. The wine can double the anesthetic effect of the black grass and circulate the blood throughout his body, inadvertently giving himself a full-body anesthesia. At that time, when something pierced his body, he had no sensation. When the black grass was injected, he lost all sensation.”

“Full-body anesthesia means the entire body is in a state of no sensation, almost unable to feel pain.”

Chu Qingzhi summarized, “Based on what I’ve said, 1 deduce that the murderer is from Mobei Kingdom. This person is highly skilled in medicine and martial arts, especially in lightness skills. Third brother, Officer Ren, you can start arresting people now.”

The rest didn’t need to be said by Chu Qingzhi. Ren Buqing had already understood.

“Follow me!” Ren Buqing and his men immediately sprang into action.

Yuan Hongjun was somewhat confused, “Master, why does the murderer make the murder so complicated?”

Chu Qingzhi glanced back at Bei Chunlu, “Because the murderer is taunting us.”

Yuan Hongjun pondered, “Master, you mean that the murderer is very confident in their medical skills and used this method of killing, sure that we wouldn’t find out the cause of the Third Prince’s death?” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi nodded, “Otherwise, just for murder, a single stab would have sufficed. Why go through all this? Moreover, if the Third Prince had died inexplicably in the Daling Dynasty, the Daling Dynasty would have had to give an explanation to Mobei Kingdom.” A hefty compensation would undoubtedly be inevitable.

Yuan Hongjun asked, “Master, what do we do next?”

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“I’ll tell you in a while.” Chu Qingzhi turned to Chu Qingning, “Fourth sister, the next operation might be dangerous, so I’ll send you home first.”

“Okay.”

Chu Qingzhi and Yuan Hongjun together escorted Chu Qingning home, then returned to the streets. “Let’s go to the inn closest to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He… is likely there!”

Based on the criminal’s psychology, he would definitely be observing the situation’s development from somewhere close to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yet inconspicuous.

The nearest inn to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was the “Youjian Inn,” a very famous place that was almost always fully booked.

Chu Qingzhi and Yuan Hongjun came to the entrance of the inn. Two red lanterns hung on the eaves, emitting a bright light in the night.

When the waiter saw the two of them, he hurriedly came out to welcome them. “Please come in.”

Chu Qingzhi was the first to enter the inn. To their observation, the inn seemed normal, as Ren Buqing and his team hadn’t searched here yet.

Yuan Hongjun observed his surroundings and followed behind Chu Qingzhi.

Approaching the counter, Chu Qingzhi gestured to the innkeeper. “Innkeeper, are there people from Mobei Kingdom staying here?”

The innkeeper replied, “Yes, they’re on the third floor, third room on the left.”

“Thank you.” Chu Qingzhi signaled Yuan Hongjun, and they headed upstairs.

Yuan Hongjun asked in doubt, “Master, could it really be him?”

Chu Qingzhi confidently said, “We’ll see.”

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Yuan Hongjun wondered, “But we’ve never seen the murderer. How can we be sure it’s him?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “Hongjun, a doctor skilled in medicine often interacts with medicinal herbs and always carries a scent of medicine…”

Realization dawned on Yuan Hongjun, “I understand, Master.”

They reached the third room. Yuan Hongjun knocked lightly, “Guest, the inn is offering free fruit. If you want it, please tell me in person.”

The door opened swiftly, revealing a young man with a cold demeanor. Seeing it wasn’t a waiter, he frowned suspiciously and attempted to close the door.

In that brief moment, the air from the room carried a faint scent of medicine.

Yuan Hongjun swung his sleeve, releasing a peculiar fragrance that caused the young man to faint instantly.

His knockout drug could instantly render a bull unconscious, so incapacitating a man was effortless.

Hearing the commotion, another young man inside approached them, but before he could speak, Yuan Hongjun rendered him unconscious in the same manner.

There was no more movement in the room.

Yuan Hongjun pushed the door open and slowly walked into the room with a guarded look in his eyes.

However, the room was empty.

Chu Qingzhi curled her lips and took out a bell. She shook it, and invisible waves of spiritual light spread out.

A moment later, the sound of something heavy falling to the ground could be heard.

Yuan Hongjun turned around and looked at Chu Qingzhi. His master was after all his master. She could knock people down without any effort.

Chu Qingzhi walked in.

Inside the room were three people: two young men by the door and a man in dark robes in the center, right under the beam. The bedsheet was flipped, and a pair of shoes was in front of the bed…

Yuan Hongjun looked up at the beam. The suspect had hidden in such haste that he didn’t even have time to put on his shoes. “Master, shall we take him to the Ministry of Justice?

“Not so fast. Catching someone requires evidence. The hollow fine needle is not easy to make, and he likely wouldn’t discard it. We need to find the item to confirm his guilt.”

“Understood, Master..” Yuan Hongjun rummaged through the room

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Chapter 590: Psychological Effect

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Chu Qingzhi observed the man’s hands and noticed that the calluses on his left hand were more pronounced than those on his right, indicating he was left-handed. Left-handers tend to place things opposite to right-handers and in a manner convenient for themselves…

She looked around the room, deducing from a person’s habits, and approached the wardrobe, pulling out the luggage from the left side.

Opening the luggage, hidden amongst neatly folded clothes, was a delicate box with a lock on it.

The lock was a tricky mechanism that would permanently lock if not opened with a specific key.

However, there are always those who don’t play by the rules. With a light flick of her hand and a flash of light from her palm, the lock clicked open and shattered into pieces, scattering on the floor.

The box was now open.

“Hongjun, over here.”

Inside the box, on white silk, lay three hollow needles of varying sizes.

Yuan Hongjun looked at the hollow silver needles in amazement, “Master, how did you find them so quickly?”

“Observation is key,” Chu Qingzhi closed the box and placed it back, then went downstairs to inform Ren Buqing.

When the messenger found Ren Buqing, he had just entered the second inn. Hearing that the criminal had been found, Ren Buqing was stunned. How could it be so fast? Trusting that Chu Qingzhi wouldn’t make baseless claims, he immediately led his men to the scene.

“Miss Chu.”

Chu Qingzhi stood in the hallway, “The man is in the room, and the evidence is in the wardrobe. Wake him up and then arrest him. It’s crucial to have both the person and the evidence.”

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Without seeing the hollow needles found in his luggage, he might claim he was framed.

“Understood.” Ren Buqing signaled, and his men rushed into the room…

Chu Qingzhi and Yuan Hongjun left the inn and headed home.

On their way back, Yuan Hongjun asked, “Master, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is heavily guarded. To kill the Third Prince, there must have been an inside accomplice. Who could it be?”

Chu Qingzhi replied, “The culprit didn’t need an inside accomplice. He was as confident in his lightness skills as he was in his medical skills.”

Yuan Hongjun recalled what Chu Qingzhi had said earlier. The culprit was arrogant, and seeking an accomplice would imply a lack of confidence, not fitting his character. “I understand, Master.”

“Master, I have another question.”

“What is it?”

“Why didn’t the culprit kill the Second Prince?”

“The murderer had two motives: to clear the way for a certain prince in Mobei Kingdom and to challenge the Daling Dynasty. 1 speculate he intended to kill, probably planning to do so tomorrow. But he wouldn’t have expected to be caught tonight.”

Yuan Hongjun couldn’t help but imagine the culprit’s reaction when captured, “He has to pay for his arrogance.”

If it were him, he would have kept a low profile, fleeing immediately after the murder. Why would he stay to watch?

Chu Qingzhi shifted the topic, “Hongjun, those needles are quite good.”

Yuan Hongjun blinked, “Once the case is closed, I’ll ask Lord Ren for them.”

A teachable student, Chu Qingzhi smiled.

Dawn broke.

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Chu Rong carried two sets of new clothes into his two sons’ room. “These are clothes your mother specially prepared for you. Wear them later.”

Chu Xuyuan crawled out of his bed and took the clothes, “Got it, Dad.”

Chu Rong ruffled Chu Xuyuan’s hair, “Do well in the competition today, but don’t feel too pressured. Just do your best.”

Chu Xuyuan nodded with a smile, “Yeah.”

After a few more words of encouragement, Chu Rong left the room.

“Wake up.” Chu Xuyuan pulled Chu Xuyao out of bed, “If you don’t get up now, Mom will come to wake you up herself.”

Having practiced the guqin late into the night, Chu Xuyao found it hard to wake up, barely able to open his eyes. As soon as Chu Xuyuan let go of him, he fell back to sleep.

Chu Xuyuan pinched Chu Xuyao’s cheek, “I told you to sleep earlier. See, you can’t wake up now.”

Chu Xuyao didn’t respond.

Chu Xuyuan stopped calling him and got out of bed. He dressed and left the room.

A while later, he returned with a grass in hand, rubbed it, and held it under Chu Xuyao’s nose.

Chu Xuyao immediately sneezed several times, waking up. “Seventh Brother, you actually used stinky grass on me!”

“I had to, or you wouldn’t wake up.” Chu Xuyuan threw the grass away, then offered his palm for Chu Xuyao to smell.

Chu Xuyao grabbed his wrist, but his expression suddenly changed. “Seventh Brother, my… my hand can’t exert any strength…”

Chu Xuyuan immediately checked his brother’s hand, anxiously asking, “How can it suddenly lose strength?” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

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Chu Xuyao was close to tears, “Seventh Brother, if 1 can’t use my hand, I won’t be able to participate in the competition.”

“Don’t cry. Let’s ask Fifth Sister. She must have a way.” Chu Xuyuan hurriedly helped Chu Xuyao dress and went to find Chu Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi was passing by their courtyard and saw them rushing out. “What happened?”

Chu Xuyao ran to Chu Qingzhi, his face a picture of misery and helplessness. “Fifth Sister, my hand can’t exert any strength.”

“Let me see.” Chu Qingzhi examined Chu Xuyao’s hand. It felt limp and weak, as if his bones had softened.

“Fifth Sister, does this mean I can’t participate in the competition?” Chu Xuyao’s eyes were filled with a pitiful look.

“You can. I’ll massage it, and your hand will soon recover strength.” Chu Qingzhi straightened his arm and pressed a few acupoints starting from the head. “Try it now. Is your hand better?”

Chu Xuyao moved his arm, rotated his wrist, clenched his fist, and joyfully said, “Fifth Sister, it’s fine now.”

“Let’s go have breakfast.”

“Ok.”

The three siblings headed to the dining room together.

Chu Xuyuan curiously asked, “Fifth Sister, how did brother’s hand suddenly lose strength?”

“It was psychological,” Chu Qingzhi explained. “He subconsciously thought his hand had no strength, but actually, there was nothing wrong with it.”

Chu Xuyao felt a bit embarrassed and lowered his head.

Chu Qingzhi spoke earnestly, “Everyone’s life is full of tests, but these are all parts of our lives. Just try to solve these problems. As long as it’s nothing life-threatening, don’t take it too seriously.”

As long as you’re alive, there’s hope for the future.

Chu Xuyuan and Chu Xuyao took her words to heart. “We understand, Fifth Sister.”

“Relax, we’ll all go with you to the Imperial College to watch the competition.”

“Ok.”

When they reached the dining room, the maids had already set the breakfast. “Good morning, Miss Chu, young masters.”

The maids arranged by Ning Yuting were all capable and honest. The little butler also managed the household well, saving Chu Qingzhi a lot of trouble..

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