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"This is a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains, which I obtained by chance during my travels. I know that you are not feeling well, so I brought this medicine for you to take."

After Chu Mingli finished speaking, he opened the jade box in his hand.

A ray of light flashed by, and everyone saw that the snow lotus was about to bloom, releasing a rich fragrance.

Chu Xunzhen frowned.

She had seen the Tian Shan snow lotus before; it wasn't like that.

Could Chu Mingli have been scammed? I've never heard of such a thing in my previous life.

Grandpa Chu remained calm, looking at Chu Mingli, and suddenly asked, "Mingli, the Tianshan Snow Lotus is extremely rare and expensive. Where did you obtain it?"

"Grandfather, I happened to pass by a cliff and picked this snow lotus by chance. I dare to ask, if this Tian Shan snow lotus has any effect on you, may Mother allow me to write Rou'er's name into the family genealogy, so that she can become your direct granddaughter?"

"Nonsense!" Uncle Lin immediately stepped forward and said, "Second Young Master, even the Imperial Physicians and the physicians of the Imperial Clan can't cure the Master's illness. You can't just give the Master medicine arbitrarily because you want Rou'er to become the legitimate daughter. All medicine given to the Master must be reported to the Imperial Family and registered."

It wasn't that Ah Lin didn't trust the second young master, but rather that the appearance of the Tianshan snow lotus was too coincidental.

Passing by a cliff, I happened to see a Tian Shan snow lotus? What a coincidence!

He didn't believe it.

He is cautious.

This is also why he didn't believe Chu Xunzhen before.

"How dare you! Your grandfather hasn't spoken yet, how dare you, a mere servant, question your master? What medicine your grandfather uses is none of your business!"

As Chu Mingli finished speaking, Chu Xunzhen couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.

This second young master is really teetering on the edge of death, jumping around like crazy.

Uncle Alin and Grandfather were sworn brothers. On the surface, Uncle Alin was Grandfather's servant, but in reality, they were as close as brothers.

Chu Mingli is so arrogant, thinking himself superior to others; he'll be in trouble soon enough.

As expected, Old Master Chu's previously warm smile suddenly changed color. He clenched his right fist and roared, "Ah Lin is my sworn brother. Since you don't know how to respect your elders, you don't need to come to Songhe Hall anymore. I don't have a grandson like you."

Chu Mingli's face turned pale, completely bloodless, and he stood frozen in place, not knowing what to do.

"Second brother, please."

Chu Xunzhen smiled and made a gesture of invitation.

Chu Mingli's face was ashen as he stared intently at Chu Xunzhen before bowing to Old Master Chu and saying, "Grandfather is not in a good mood today. I will come again tomorrow."

After saying that, he retrieved his Tianshan Snow Lotus and left.

Chu Xunzhen smiled as she watched Chu Mingli being driven out, and said to her grandfather, "Grandfather, don't be angry. Otherwise, if you get sick from anger, Xunzhen will have no one to rely on."

"Aren't you angry?" Old Master Chu shook his head and chuckled. "They actually like that fake to such an extent. They've even set their sights on me."

Chu Xunzhen sighed, "It's all my fault. I've caused Grandfather so much trouble."

If she hadn't come here every day, they probably wouldn't have thought of this way of pleasing the old man.

Their insincerity naturally hurt my grandfather's feelings.

"I am fine, but I'm sorry to trouble you, Xunzhen," Old Master Chu continued. "I heard what Eunuch Anshun said today. I think the Ninth Prince is quite good. If you want to marry him, then marry him. If you don't want to, I will risk all my military achievements to give you the freedom to marry as you please."

Chu Xunzhen's nose tingled, her eyes reddened, and her voice was clear: "Thank you, Grandfather. If His Majesty agrees, Xunzhen is willing to marry the Ninth Prince."

In her past life, she was headstrong and insisted on taking care of Changfeng, which angered her grandfather to no avail. However, he also secretly took care of her and made plans for her.

In this life, she was chosen by the Ninth Prince, and her grandfather was even willing to exchange his life's honor and disgrace for her lifelong happiness.

How can she be?

Old Master Chu asked Chu Xunzhen to select some military books to take back, and then rested.

Chu Xunzhen returned to the Chrysanthemum Garden, sat down, drank a few cups of tea, and then looked at the two maids in front of her.

"What are your names?"

The maid in purple addressed Chu Xunzhen, "This servant is Bing Shuang."

The maid in yellow spoke up: "This servant is Huang Ying."

What are you all good at?

Chu Xun was quite curious. Nangong Yue had actually thought of giving her two maids.

These two maids not only intimidated everyone in the Marquis's mansion and protected her, but their presence by her side also seemed to imply surveillance.

She didn't want to think of him as so bad.

But for a fleeting moment, this thought popped into her mind.

Huang Ying spoke up: "This servant is skilled at mimicking speech and can imitate anyone's voice. This servant also knows medicine."

Bing Shuang drew her long sword from her waist, clasped her hands in a fist salute to Chu Xunzhen, and said, "This servant knows martial arts."

Chu Xunzhen became even more curious.

If both of these maids were chosen for her by Nangong Yue, does that mean that her mental illness has improved a lot?

After all, given his previous mental age, how could he have imagined choosing such a useful person for her to use?

"Alright, if that's how it is, from now on, you will all be second-class maids. You will all listen to Chunxi on weekdays."

After Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, Chunxi was extremely excited.

Thank God, for the first time she realized how fierce the competition was.

These two older sisters are amazing!

She thought she was going to become a second-class maid. Unexpectedly, despite having no particular talents, she was still a first-class maid. And the young lady even put her in charge of others.

"Waaah. The girl is so kind."

Just as the master and servant were enjoying themselves, Chu Mingli arrived.

Chu Mingli was dressed in a sky-blue robe and looked like a refined gentleman, but Chu Xun knew that he was not as gentle as he appeared.

"Chu Xunzhen, Rou'er has developed a rash on her face. Did you do it?"

Chu Mingli walked into the courtyard and immediately saw Chu Xunzhen sitting in the pavilion, eating osmanthus cake.

"no."

As Chu Xunzhen spoke, she picked up another piece and was about to put it in her mouth.

"Then tell me, why did she suddenly develop a rash? It was because of you, after you went to the Peony Garden, that she started getting a rash on her face."

Chu Mingli grabbed her hand and with a flick of his wrist, the osmanthus cake, which exuded the fragrance of osmanthus, fell to the ground.

"Let go!"

Chu Xunzhen snorted coldly, grabbed Chu Mingli's hand with her backhand, and slapped it hard.

"You dare hit me?"

Chu Mingli couldn't believe it.

Although it was just a blow to the arm that didn't hurt or itch, it was extremely humiliating.

"So what if I hit you? You still have to compensate me for the osmanthus cake."

As soon as Chu Xunzhen finished speaking, Chu Mingli sneered, "Mother was beaten and is now bedridden. Not only do you not take care of her, but you are also so unreasonable and domineering. You've finally shown your true colors. Your previous obedience was all an act."

In the past, whenever Chu Xunzhen saw him return from his studies abroad, she would cling to him, calling him "Second Brother" repeatedly.

Even when he's upset, she'll still give him pastries.

Even if he spills her carefully made pastries, she will smile and say it's okay, then pick them up and take them home.

But today, she has such an attitude.

Does Chu Xunzhen still see him as her brother?

"Say whatever you want. If you're here just to spout this nonsense, you can get lost," Chu Xunzhen said coldly.

Chu Mingli was exasperated, his face darkening. "My throat hasn't been feeling well lately. Make me a bowl of the pear soup you made for my older brother before, and bring it to my yard tonight, personally! Do you hear me?"