Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 745 Something New (Third Update)

Shui Xingqiu found Xiao Chenglin to be somewhat strange.

His tone was strange, and his emotions were strange too.

But he didn't know why.

"Is this what you wanted to say?" Shui Xingqiu didn't take his words to heart, and even wanted to laugh a little.

He looked Xiao Chenglin up and down.

"It seems you are quite wary of this Shen Yanchuan. What, are your opponents no longer those few? A mere heir of the Marquis of Dingbei's mansion makes you so timid?"

Xiao Chenglin's face was as cold and indifferent.

He had already figured it out; Shui Xingqiu's personality was just like that—arrogant, conceited, and stubborn.

No matter how much he said, he couldn't possibly persuade Shui Xingqiu.

Shui Xingqiu, however, felt it wasn't enough and continued, "After Xiao Chengxuan was exiled, I thought you would focus your thoughts and energy on how to deal with Xiao Chengqi. Now it seems... Xiao Chengxuan's downfall wasn't just a fluke, was it?"

That was extremely impolite of you to say it.

Xiao Chenglin laughed out loud.

"Think what you want, but that's all I have to say. Do whatever you want. However, there's one condition: if you get into trouble in the future, don't drag me down with you."

This conversation had already thoroughly annoyed Xiao Chenglin.

He stared intently at Shui Xingqiu, reaffirming his doubts.

"There's one more thing: Is the Gu poison in Fan Chengzhuo's body truly unrelated to you?"

Shui Xingqiu frowned.

"No. I'm not that free."

Xiao Chenglin's unease grew stronger.

He had guessed this answer in his heart, but when he actually heard it, he still couldn't feel at ease.

The unknown breeds fear.

Tuk Tuk.

The servant's voice came from outside the door.

"Your Highness, someone from Yunlai Tavern has come and delivered medicinal wine again."

Xiao Chenglin was taken aback. "You sent it again?"

"Yes. They said that, judging by the time, the last batch should have been almost used up, so their master specifically ordered two more jars to be sent over."

Xiao Chenglin suppressed his surprise and said, "I understand, I'll accept it."

"Yes."

The long-time follower quickly retreated.

Xiao Chenglin composed himself and turned around, only to meet Shui Xingqiu's scrutinizing gaze.

"Yunlai Tavern? That name sounds familiar... If I'm not mistaken, isn't that one of Ye Chutang's properties?"

Shui Xingqiu felt increasingly uneasy.
"What exactly is your relationship with Ye Chutang?"

Xiao Chenglin disliked this questioning tone.

His reaction was also very indifferent.

"It's just two jars of medicinal wine, what kind of relationship could there be? She's a doctor, I'm a patient, it's that simple."

He was telling the truth, but Shui Xingqiu didn't quite believe him.

"I noticed earlier that you were speaking up for Ye Chutang, and it turns out... it's all because of this medicinal wine?" Shui Xingqiu's gaze lingered on his leg for a moment, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "I didn't know that His Highness Prince Jing's favors had become so cheap?"

"Shui Xingqiu!" Xiao Chenglin warned in a low voice, "Don't go too far!"

Shui Xingqiu shrugged. "I was just joking, why are you taking it so seriously?"

Xiao Chenglin didn't find the joke funny at all.

"My actions are based on reason, and I have no need for these two to interfere." Xiao Chenglin's patience had run out, and he directly ordered them to leave.
"It seems we won't be able to talk much today. The situation is so tense, I won't keep you any longer."

After saying that, he turned his wheelchair around and turned his back, completely refusing to continue the conversation.

Shui Xingqiu wasn't one to make a fool of himself, so he just gave a cold smirk and got up to leave.

Silence quickly fell over the room. Xiao Chenglin's brows, however, remained furrowed.

This Shui Xingqiu will likely be a very unstable factor in the future...

"Your Highness."

Chang Sui returned shortly after, presumably knowing that Shui Xingqiu had already left, and simply pushed open the door and walked in.

"The medicinal wine has been accepted. The people who delivered it, like before, resolutely refused the reward, so I sent them back. As for the medicinal wine... what do you think we should do with it?"

Xiao Chenglin pressed his temples.

"It's still the same as before."

"Yes."

The attendant agreed, but then hesitated.

"But... what does Your Highness think she's trying to achieve by doing this?"

I could forgive them for the first delivery, but after some time, they came a second time.

Xiao Chenglin remained silent for a while before saying, "Since it's about treating illnesses and saving lives, there's no reason to give up halfway."

The attendant understood his words, couldn't help but glance at his leg, and blurted out, "She's not going to stay until Your Highness's leg is fully healed, is she? Wouldn't that mean—"

Realizing he had misspoke, he abruptly shut his mouth, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "Your subordinate knows his mistake!"

Xiao Chenglin shook his head, indicating that he was alright.

"If she wants to give them, just accept them all."

He has no reason to refuse now, and besides... he's not averse to it.

"My subordinate understands."

Chang Sui breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave.

Xiao Chenglin suddenly asked, "By the way, Shui Xingqiu has come to the capital. Tell Ba Xia and the others to keep a close watch on him. Without my permission, he is absolutely not allowed to see her."

The servant quickly realized who he was talking about, but hesitated.

"But she and Shui Xingqiu..."

Seeing Xiao Chenglin's cold expression out of the corner of his eye, he swallowed the rest of his words.

"My subordinate understands!"

……

Ye Mansion.

Ye Chutang rolled up her sleeves, revealing her slender white wrists, as she sorted and packaged the ground herbs.

It is now March, and peach and apricot blossoms are in full bloom. Even the night breeze feels thick and fragrant, with a unique sweetness.

The aroma, mixed with a faint bitterness of herbs, is truly refreshing.

Xiao Wu ground the medicine with the grinder a few more times, and seeing that the cardamom inside had been perfectly ground, a big satisfied smile appeared on her little face. She carefully put it away and ran off to show it to Ye Chutang.

—Sister! Mine's done too!

Ye Chutang glanced at it and praised with a smile, "Not bad, it's ground even finer than last time. The medicinal effect will probably be even better this time."

Xiao Wu, beaming with pride, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve after he had finished tidying up everything.

—She's been sitting here working for ages this afternoon!
I looked up and saw that it was already dark.

Since returning to Beijing, my sister hasn't stayed up this late in a long time.

Xiao Wu patted the powder off his hands, then moved closer to Ye Chutang, watching her methodically finish up, his big eyes filled with deep confusion.

—Sister, you don't seem to have many patients lately, so why are you suddenly so busy again?
Several jars of medicinal wine have been brewed, not to mention other pills and the like...

Ye Chutang was about to enter the house when she suddenly stopped and turned around.

"Lord Lu Yu?"

The wind rustled the leaves.

The next second, a lean and familiar figure appeared in the courtyard.

"Miss Ye the Second".

Ye Chutang asked with great interest, "What? Something new happened today?"