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"Anshun, quickly go and find Physician Li to examine the Prince."

As soon as Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, An Shun hurriedly left.

Chu Xunzhen looked at Nangong Yue before her and said, "Your Highness, you've finally woken up?"

A smile appeared on her tired face.

"Thank you for your hard work, sister."

Nangong Yue raised her hand and stroked Chu Xunzhen's face.

Chu Xunzhen grasped Nangong Yue's arm and said, "It's not hard. As long as Your Highness wakes up, everything will be alright."

Looking at the haggard Chu Xunzhen, Nangong Yue felt a pang of pity in her eyes.

Although he had fallen into a coma, was in a state of high fever, was weak all over, and had a splitting headache, he vaguely sensed danger.

The feeling of being watched by a large predator, with your life hanging by a thread at any moment, permeated almost the entire time.

Anshun's voice rang out from outside the side room.

"Your Highness, Imperial Physician Li has arrived."

As soon as he finished speaking, Anshun led the old physician Li in quickly.

The old physician, Li, dressed in a gray robe, hurriedly walked in.

The old physician Li respectfully clasped his hands in greeting to Nangong Yue before stepping forward, extending his hand, and placing his fingers on Nangong Yue's wrist.

He felt the pulse throbbing, and after a long while, he said with a somber expression, "Your Highness's high fever has subsided, and you have passed the critical period. Next, you need to recuperate and allow your ribs to heal. In addition, Your Highness suffered severe internal injuries from the shock. I need to come every day to give you acupuncture. Your Highness's external wounds need to be dressed three times a day. These will all be treated by the apprentice physician under my command."

"Thank you, Physician Li."

Chu Xunzhen expressed his gratitude to the old physician Li, and at the same time took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket and gave them to him.

"Your Highness, there's no need for such formalities. As the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, treating His Highness is simply my duty."

As he spoke, the old doctor Li handed the silver note back to Chunxi, who was standing to the side.

Chunxi looked at Chu Xunzhen, who nodded and said, "Chunxi, please accept this. Physician Li, you have devoted yourself to the Prince, working tirelessly day and night to prepare medicine for him. This is just a small token of my appreciation; please do not refuse."

As she spoke, Chu Xunzhen had Chunxi take out a dazzling South China Sea pearl from her jewelry box.

"This was a gift bestowed by the Empress Dowager. Now, I, the Princess Consort, am giving it to the Imperial Physician."

The old physician Li accepted the South China Sea Pearl and said, "Thank you for the reward, Your Highness."

"You flatter me, Physician Li. If you still need the True Word Pill, you can seek it from me, the Princess Consort."

Upon hearing this, the old physician Li's eyes lit up.

On that day, the princess gave him a truth pill.

He studied it for less than a quarter of an hour after returning, and the Gu worm had already lost its vital signs.

He needs more Gu worms.

The old physician Li said excitedly, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The gift of the South China Sea Pearl had made him grateful for the Emperor's favor, but now that the Princess Consort had personally stated that he could seek her out at any time, he was even more delighted.

As soon as Physician Li left, Chu Xunzhen ordered Chunxi to go to the kitchen and bring over the medicinal porridge that had been cooked.

Nangong Yue looked at the medicinal porridge that was served, her eyes filled with emotion.

"Sister, did you have the kitchen staff prepare this porridge a while ago?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen nodded.

"I thought that if Your Highness wakes up, you can have a meal at any time. As for the ingredients here, they are all top-quality Chinese medicines. I have already asked Physician Li, and they can help you recover your strength."

Nangong Yue's eyebrows curved into crescents, and a blush appeared on her fair face. The beauty mark under her eye made her look like a sickly beauty striking a pose, attracting Chu Xunzhen's frequent glances.

He truly deserves the title of the most handsome man in Daning.

Chu Xunzhen scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew on it gently, and then brought it to Nangong Yue's lips.

After finishing her drink, Nangong Yue looked at Chu Xunzhen.

He wanted to tell his sister his true identity.

He was actually the leader of the Gu Sect.

However, a sudden wave of dizziness washed over me.

"Sister, I'm so sleepy."

After Nangong Yue finished speaking, she rested again.

Chu Xunzhen looked at Nangong Yue like this, and a look of worry appeared in his eyes.

She took Nangong Yue's pulse and only breathed a sigh of relief after a long while.

Nangong Yue had just recovered from a serious illness and her energy was limited. She had been awake for so long and had reached her limit.

She tucked the blanket around Nangong Yue and then went to rest on the couch to the side.

Chunxi came in and saw Chu Xunzhen sleeping on the couch. She said, "Your Highness, why don't we have the servants bring in a small bed tomorrow? This soft couch is fine for resting, but it's not very comfortable."

"No need to trouble yourself, Chunxi. I'll just rest here; it'll be good for keeping an eye on the Prince. You should go and rest. You've worked hard these past few days."

Upon hearing this, Chunxi's eyes welled up with tears of emotion, and she said, "It's no trouble at all. Your Highness, I was terrified the day you fell off the cliff. I was so scared and worried. Fortunately, God protected you, and good people are rewarded. You and the Prince were able to return safely."

Chu Xunzhen stroked Chunxi's hair and smiled gently, "It's alright, Chunxi, don't be afraid. Go and rest."

Chunxi nodded and said, "If Your Highness needs anything, you may summon me at any time."

"it is good."

The next morning.

Chu Xunzhen left home early.

Chunxi and Granny Hua followed behind her.

In front of the Zhou residence.

It was deserted and quiet, with white cloth hanging high.

White lanterns hung below the plaque, swaying slightly in the cold wind.

A few pieces of paper money floated out of the house.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xunzhen nodded and said, "I am the Ninth Prince's Consort, and I have come to pay a visit."

Ninth Prince's Consort?

The gatekeeper's eyes lit up with excitement, and he exclaimed with delight, "So it's the Ninth Prince's Consort! Please come in quickly!"

Chu Xunzhen was stunned.

The old maid Chunxi behind him, as well as the three palace eunuchs, were also stunned.

Seemingly sensing Chu Xunzhen and the others' confusion, the gatekeeper said excitedly, "Master instructed that if anyone from the Ninth Prince's residence comes, they must be treated well and not neglected. Please follow me."

Chu Xunzhen and the others were taken to Yanming Hall and sat down for tea.

As Chu Xunzhen passed under the corridor, he noticed that there was an inner room in the back hall that was covered with white flowers, and wisps of white smoke were drifting out of the room.

She guessed that was the mourning hall.

Chu Xunzhen had only been sitting for a short while when she saw Zhou Qing walk in from outside.

His face was pale as he knelt respectfully before Chu Xunzhen and said, "Zhou greets the Ninth Princess."

Chu Xunzhen quickly helped him up with both hands, saying, "Lord Zhou, there's no need for such formalities."

Zhou Qing shook his head and chuckled: "What kind of Lord Zhou am I now? I'm just a commoner. It's an honor that the Ninth Princess Consort has come to visit me today."

Chu Xunzhen addressed Zhou Qing, saying, "Lord Zhou is a man of integrity and uprightness. Even when receiving guests, he uses the word 'uprightness' as his guiding principle. This demonstrates Lord Zhou's honesty, integrity, and determination to advocate for the innocent and to seek the well-being of the people."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing chuckled and said, "Your Highness is too kind. My wife's body is barely cold, and I am now blocking the path of an important official. I don't know what the future holds. In my life, I have no regrets before heaven and earth, but I have failed my beloved wife."

Chu Xunzhen felt heavy-hearted upon hearing this.

Although Zhou Qing was the commander of the Five Cities Garrison and was known for his incorruptibility and fearlessness, he was still only human. When the struggle for power affected his wife, he would feel excruciating pain.

"Lord Zhou, I, the Princess Consort, would like to offer a stick of incense to my sister-in-law."

As soon as Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, Zhou Qing was stunned, then became extremely excited.

"Your Highness, you mustn't. I am deeply grateful for your kind intentions and have already accepted them."

Chu Xunzhen shook her head and said, "I am a princess, but the dead should be respected. Madam Zhou devoted herself to you throughout her life without complaint or regret. I suspect that she was thinking of you even when she died, and did not want to see you despondent because of her."

Zhou Qing's eyes reddened as he led Chu Xunzhen to the mourning hall.

As soon as Chu Xunzhen and his group entered the mourning hall, they were greeted by a huge coffin.

Chu Xunzhen picked up three long incense sticks, lit them, and placed them in the incense burner in front of the coffin.

The same applies to Chunxi and Granny Hua behind her.

In no time, the once quiet and deserted inner hall came alive with life.

The white candle burned, the flames bursting open, making soft popping sounds from time to time.

When the Zhou family members saw Chu Xunzhen and his party, they all bowed to Chu Xunzhen to express their gratitude.

Zhou Qing escorted Chu Xunzhen away from the mourning hall.

Stepping outside the courtyard, Chu Xunzhen looked at Zhou Qing and said, "Lord Zhou, the deceased is gone. Please accept our condolences. Do not take your own life. We must not waste your wife's good intentions."

"Yes, Your Highness." Zhou Qing couldn't hold back anymore, tears streaming down his face.

After a long pause, he calmed down and said, "The murderer has been caught. It was the lady's personal maid. She took money from a nobleman to get revenge on me."

Chu Xunzhen said, "If that's the case, then you should pull yourself together and not let your loved ones hate you or your enemies rejoice."

Zhou Qing saw Chu Xunzhen off.

On the carriage.

Chu Xunzhen looked outside, her heart heavy with emotion.

Thinking that he had been reborn, if he only sought revenge, it would be too unfair to this second life.

Even though medicine had been sent to the border, so many soldiers were still unable to return after being seriously wounded.

The Great Qian Dynasty harbors treacherous ambitions and constantly plots to annex the Great Ning. While Great Ning appears calm on the surface, undercurrents are surging beneath.

Innocent people die every day.

All she can do is use her limited resources to help more people.

Suddenly, Chu Xunzhen shouted "Stop!"

The carriage stopped to the side, and everyone looked at Chu Xunzhen with suspicion.

Chunxi asked curiously, "Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Chu Xunzhen pointed to the person in the northeast corner in front of the carriage and said, "Isn't that the lady of the Marquis of Ping'an's mansion?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked over and saw Li Yi standing there, coughing repeatedly.

A short while later, she coughed up blood, which splattered all over the ground.

Granny Li stood beside Li Yi, gently patting her back.

Chu Xunzhen glanced at Li Yi's wrist.

She was still wearing that eerily red agate bracelet on her wrist.

Chu Xun really wanted to pry open her head and see what she was thinking.

Suddenly, with a thud, Li Yi fell to the ground.

Granny Li was terrified and cried out in the street, "Madam, Madam, what's wrong?"

Suddenly, Li Yi's body trembled slightly, and after a moment, her cheeks puffed out.

With a loud "whoosh," she vomited blood. Upon closer inspection, one could see worm-like creatures in the blood.