Whoever can strike me hard will be rewarded handsomely.

Because Yang Xiuyun sought him out to inquire whether he had been injured while saving the emperor, and it did not involve His Majesty, nor did he ask him to inquire about anything further before the emperor, Bian Yushu did not think to report the matter on his own initiative.

When His Majesty asked, he did not hide anything and nodded honestly, "Last night after dinner, Lord Yang came to see me."

"Is it about Shen Jiangliu again?"

Bian Yushu shook his head, "Lord Yang is a kind-hearted man. Even though we don't have much of a relationship, he came to ask if I was injured after hearing that I had saved the emperor with my life."

Qin Ji: "..."

I don't know if Yang Xiuyun is kind-hearted, but you're definitely a bit dim-witted.

After mentally criticizing Bian Yushu, Qin Ji became a little worried.

The risk was too great for Yang Xiuyun to be constantly around Bian Yushu and Jiang Jibai; the slightest mistake could cause his carefully constructed identity to crumble.

It seems we need to keep a close eye on Yang Xiuyun before sending him out on assignment.

If Fulu hadn't happened to see it and mentioned it to him, he wouldn't have known about it.

It's just unknown whether Yang Xiuyun noticed any flaws in Bian Yushu's demeanor.

Qin Ji had been worried ever since he learned that Yang Xiuyun had gone to see Bian Yushu. He was always on edge, fearing that Yang Xiuyun had said something to Bian Yushu like, "Your senior brother is like this, your teacher is like that."

With Bian Yushu's limited intelligence, he probably wouldn't have thought of any hidden secrets. A simple statement like "I don't have a senior brother" would have completely exposed him, making Yang Xiujun suspicious.

Qin Ji didn't have time to squeeze out the toothpaste, so he raised his voice slightly to put pressure on Bian Yushu, "Is it really necessary to say a few words of concern in the tent?"

Perhaps because Qin Ji's expression was not good, Bian Yushu was unsure if he had offended His Majesty again, so he quickly knelt down and confessed everything he had done in the tent.

"I made Lord Yang a cup of tea and told him that you would not let Shen Jiangliu suffer injustice. Lord Yang only stayed for a short while before leaving. I wanted to see him off, but he was very approachable and didn't let me."

Bian Yushu said regretfully, "Your Majesty, should I not have revealed your attitude towards Shen Jiangliu to him?"

Bian Yushu is too naive; he naturally wouldn't be afraid of Qin Ji leaking what he was told.

Based on what Bian Yushu has told us so far, Yang Xiujun doesn't seem to have noticed anything.

Qin Ji's gaze swept indifferently over Bian Yushu. "Why didn't you report Yang Xiujun's visit to you?"

Bian Yushu was a bit dumbfounded. His Majesty had indeed taught him that if anyone wanted to inquire about anything before the Emperor, he should not act on his own initiative, but should take the initiative to explain to His Majesty. However, Lord Yang had not asked him to do anything. He couldn't possibly record everything that anyone said to him and report it to His Majesty, could he? How could he possibly remember everything?

Unable to grasp the deeper meaning, Bian Yushu directly asked His Majesty, "Lord Yang only inquired about whether I was injured, and left after only exchanging a few words. Should I report this to you?"

Qin Ji was just trying to scare him on purpose to see if he could frighten him into doing anything else.

Bian Yushu's bewildered expression made it seem as if he truly had nothing else to say.

Qin Ji was very satisfied and completely relieved. "Alright, get up."

Bian Yushu breathed a sigh of relief and obediently got up.

Regardless of the circumstances, Yang Xiuyun's actions were an undeserved misfortune for Bian Yushu. The boy had even been punished for this last time. After the crisis of his identity was resolved, Qin Ji, unusually, had a change of heart and comforted Bian Yushu, saying, "I have recently heard many people outside praising you. It seems you have taken my words to heart."

Bian Yushu's ears perked up. Was His Majesty praising him? A smile involuntarily spread across his face. "It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching."

Hehe, His Majesty praised him.

This autumn hunt was well worth it!

He saved the emperor, received a reward, and even received praise from His Majesty!

Qin Ji looked meaningfully at Bian Yushu, who was so flattered by the compliment that she seemed to lose all sense of direction, and chuckled.

Fu Lu, who was waiting outside the tent, came in to report, "Your Majesty, Imperial Physician He requests an audience."

"Let him in."

Lifting the curtain of the imperial tent, Bian Yushu immediately saw Imperial Physician He and the seven-colored deer he was holding. Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed incredulously, "A divine deer!"

Under Bian Yushu's overjoyed gaze, Physician He, holding the seven-colored deer, bowed to Qin Ji and said, "Thanks to Your Majesty's great virtue, I have lived up to your expectations, and the divine deer has been healed."

Seeing Bian Yushu craning her neck to peer into Physician He's arms with such enthusiasm, Qin Ji gave her a look, and Fu Lu took the "divine deer" from Physician He's arms and presented it to the Emperor.

Qin Ji glanced at him indifferently, then raised his hand and said to Physician He, "Rise. I have always trusted your medical skills, my dear minister. Fu Lu, reward him."

Fu Lu bowed and stepped aside, then naturally stuffed the divine deer into Bian Yushu's arms, before presenting His Majesty's reward to Physician He.

Physician He kowtowed to express his gratitude and accepted the reward with a joyful expression.

Bian Yushu stroked the divine deer's soft fur and exclaimed, "Before, when I saw the divine deer's condition deteriorating, I thought it was... Physician He, your medical skills are truly divine!"

Regarding the deer's transformation, Imperial Physician He had prepared an explanation: "It seemed the deer was on the verge of death, but unexpectedly, its condition took a dramatic turn for the better, and it recovered overnight. This must be due to His Majesty's benevolence extending to all under Heaven, a divine omen bestowed by the heavens. The deer, being a celestial being, possesses some mystical qualities that cannot be judged by ordinary standards. In just two days, it has recovered to its lively self, as if it had never been injured at all."

Bian Yushu examined the divine deer's original wounds and, seeing its fur now smooth and new, exclaimed in amazement, "Truly a miracle!"

Physician He was very satisfied with his reaction, thinking to himself that he had finally gotten through this hurdle.

Just as they were about to take their leave, Bian Yushu spoke up with some confusion, "Why does the color of the divine deer seem a little different from before? I remember that the five hairs under the left antler were originally light blue..."

Imperial Physician He: "..."

How many? Are you trying to pick a fight?

How can you remember such a useless thing so well? Why do you have to pick on me, a royal physician?

I'm a royal physician, not a dye shop owner. It's already taken a lot of effort for me to dye it to this close enough!

Your Majesty, you must do me justice!

Under the ardent gaze of Imperial Physician He, Qin Ji coughed lightly, "You may leave."

Physician He felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly withdrew.

Qin Ji picked up the memorial beside him and said, "The divine deer previously bestowed blessings upon you, and later came back to life. Its power was depleted, so its fur color naturally changed."

Bian Yushu suddenly realized, hugged the seven-colored deer, and looked at Qin Ji with eyes full of admiration: "Your Majesty is wise!"