Warm medicine emits fragrance

However, before Fan Liuer could fully recover, she heard Siqing say, "I heard that Second Master was tortured and beaten badly; his leg was even broken."

Fan Liuer's first reaction upon hearing this was, "No way."

Li Chenbi is such a shrewd person; he's calculated everything. He wouldn't let himself suffer like this.

How could someone have their leg broken?

Siqing said earnestly, "Someone saw it. Second Master was carried out of the Li residence, covered in blood, and his leg bones were showing."

Fan Liuer's heart trembled as she listened, still somewhat disbelieving.

"This...this is just a rumor, isn't it?"

Seeing that Fan Liuer looked unwell, Siqing quickly added, "I only heard it from someone else, it's probably just a rumor. Second Master is so powerful, he definitely won't be in any trouble."

Fan Liuer thought so too.

But a thorn remained in my heart, and I couldn't put my mind at ease.

Unable to sit still any longer, she got up from the couch and hurried toward the door.

"Madam Fan, where are you going?" Siqing hurriedly followed.

Fan Liuer had already opened the door, and as soon as the door opened, the cold wind rushed in, chilling her face.

She didn't care about the cold at that moment, and didn't even frown.

Servants were always on guard at the door. As soon as Fan Liuer appeared, someone stepped forward and asked, "Madam, is there anything you need?"

In this house, apart from Siqing who still habitually calls Fan Liuer "Madam Fan," everyone else calls Fan Liuer "Madam."

Fan Liuer asked the man, "Where is Steward Li?"

The people outside the door have been guarding this place all day long, so they may not know Li Chenbi's current situation. Only Li Qiuping, who is by Li Chenbi's side, knows.

The man shook his head. "Manager Li hasn't come in the last two days."

With Li Qiuping gone, Fan Liuer couldn't find anyone to inquire about Li Chenbi's recent situation, and she became increasingly uneasy.

She bit her lip and asked again, "Then do you know how... Second Master is?"

The man shook his head again, "I don't know."

Fan Liuer was disheartened and stood there for a moment, feeling somewhat lost.

She was worried about Li Chenbi's safety, but she couldn't see him or hear from him at all, which made her anxious and unable to relax.

"Madam Fan, don't stand at the door, let's go inside." Siqing pushed her into the house, then closed the door behind her, keeping the cold wind out.

The warmth of the room enveloped Fan Liuer once again, and only then did she begin to feel cold.

A cold feeling of unease, worry, and confusion.

At this moment, in Niujiao Lane in the west of the city, Li Chenbi had just finished drinking his medicine. After putting down the medicine bowl, he asked Li Qiuping.

"Has the message been sent?"

"Don't worry, sir, I've already sent word."

Li Chenbi frowned. "You had someone deliver it? Why didn't you go yourself?"

"I must stay here and keep you company!"

"Who asked you to stay here? Go over there yourself and check on her situation."

Li Qiuping: "Second Master, Madam Fan has arranged so many people to guard her side, you can rest assured, nothing will happen."

Li Chenbi knew that Fan Liuer couldn't possibly have gotten into trouble there. He had sent so many people to guard the area; if something were to happen there, it would be a miracle.

But he just couldn't put his mind at ease.

He hadn't seen Fan Liuer for several days and was very worried about her.

"Then you should go and see her. She should already know that I'm in trouble. To avoid making her too worried, go and put her mind at ease."

Li Qiuping has been by Li Chenbi's side for many years, so if you ask who in the world understands Li Chenbi the most.

There was no one else but him.

But at this moment, he couldn't help but sigh. He was the one who wanted to exaggerate the severity of the injury, and he was also the one who was afraid of scaring people.

This is really difficult.

But he dared not say that, and could only agree with Li Chenbi: "You're right. Madam Fan is so worried about you, Second Master. She was asking about you last time. If she knew you were in trouble today, she would definitely be shocked."

Upon hearing this, Li Chenbi immediately turned to look at Li Qiuping, "When did she ask me?"

"The day I picked her up from the manor, the first thing she said to me was, 'Where are you?'"

These words made Li Chenbi feel very comfortable, and even the pain in his body seemed to have lessened a lot.

With a smile playing on his lips, he said softly, "At least she has a conscience. It wasn't for nothing that I treated her so well."

After saying that, he frowned and complained, "Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Li Qiuping scratched his head, "I've been busy these past few days, so I forgot about it. Besides, you didn't ask."

Li Chenbi glared at him, then asked, "What else? Did she say anything else?"

Li Qiuping shook his head, "No, Madam Fan is very easy to talk to, and she has no complaints about your arrangements."

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something and quickly added, "However, Madam Fan doesn't seem to be very satisfied with that house."

Li Chenbi nodded. "That house is indeed too simple; it's unfair to her."

"There's still a tough battle ahead. We can't be too conspicuous and attract attention. We can't change the house. Here's what we'll do: have someone make the house more comfortable so as not to upset her."

Having received the order, Li Qiuping prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute." Li Chenbi called out to him, and then instructed, "On the way there, stop by Hongji Restaurant to buy some food. She loves their snacks. Remember not to let anyone see you."

Li Qiuping patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, sir, I guarantee I'll handle this perfectly!"

Li Chenbi scoffed lightly, waved his hand at him, and said through gritted teeth, "Go quickly."

Li Qiuping arrived quickly; he was standing in front of Fan Liuer's door just as it got dark.

Inside the room, Fan Liuer had no appetite whatsoever in front of the table of food.

Siqing tried to persuade her, "Madam Fan, eat a little something, or you won't be able to sleep tonight."

Fan Liuer picked up her chopsticks, held them in mid-air, and then put them down after a moment.

"Siqing, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, the voices of servants came from outside the door.

"Madam Fan, Steward Li has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Fan Liuer immediately stood up from her chair, her movements so fast that Si Qing didn't even have time to react.

She had already opened the door.

Upon seeing the familiar face outside the door, she immediately asked, "Was Second Master really beaten?"

"I heard it was a really bad beating, that his leg was even broken. Is that true?"

The worry on her face was so intense that Li Qiuping couldn't help but think to himself.

Lady Fan must be madly in love with her second master. Look how frightened he is; his complexion is worse than before.

Remembering Li Chenbi's instructions, he said to Fan Liuer, "Madam Fan, please come inside first, and I will explain everything to you slowly."

The two returned inside, and as soon as the door closed, Fan Liuer hurriedly asked, "Those rumors aren't true, are they?"

Li Qiuping first shook his head, then nodded, "Yes and no."

"Second Master was indeed flogged. His leg bone was broken and his heart meridian was damaged. It will take him a year and a half to recover."

Fan Liuer's eyes widened in shock at these words.

A broken leg bone and damage to the heart meridian—it was more serious than she had imagined!

Her face turned deathly pale; she hadn't expected Li Chenbi to be so badly injured.