"Yes, Ji Rong is a devoted lover. Look at Ji Rong, abandoning everything to come, what is Qin Yiqing doing? She has actually found herself a husband! I met Meng Xiao yesterday, and as a man, I can tell his feelings for Qin Yiqing. Yun Shu, this is difficult."
Ruan Xi spread his hands, indicating that this was indeed a troublesome matter.
The difficulty lay entirely with Meng Xiao.
"Not to mention, Ji Rong and Qin Yiqing have been on and off for many years, and it seems Qin Yiqing has never left Ji Rong for another man before. This time, could she have truly grown tired of Ji Rong and turned her affections to that Meng Xiao?" Ruan Xi suddenly became gossipy.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be so plausible.
Qin Yiqing's interest in Meng Xiao was particularly strong; she had even brought Yun Shu to meet Meng Xiao, which was tantamount to meeting the parents, followed by an engagement, and then marriage.
With all these steps being taken, it looked like the matter was about to be settled.
Yun Shu hummed, her tone indifferent. "If she truly intends to marry Meng Xiao, it will give Ji Rong some sense of urgency. However, this matter is indeed tricky and difficult to handle. The matter is theirs, and the choice is theirs. We should just wait and see."
"I'm worried for Ji Rong. That Meng Xiao is no simple character, and he doesn't have any other women around him, yet he is very attentive to Qin Yiqing." Ruan Xi now felt that Meng Xiao was quite suitable as a husband.
Whereas Ji Rong had too many obstacles around him.
And Ji Rong was not destined for an ordinary life.
Yun Shu didn't discuss the matter further, only instructed, "If Ji Rong arrives, tell him the situation he is currently facing."
"Ah, I already told him. I sent him a message via carrier pigeon," Ruan Xi said, taken aback.
Did he act too quickly?
Yun Shu's lips twitched, feeling a bit speechless. "Do you want him to rush to the capital non-stop?"
"I..."
"Forget it, sometimes a little urgency is a good thing."
"Alright."
...
Prince Pingyang's Manor.
In the courtyard of the second young master, many renowned physicians came and went, all invited by Yun Yueyin.
They went directly into the room upon arrival, each examining Zhen Xu.
There were many people, but that didn't necessarily mean strength.
Yun Yueyin watched them all shake their heads, saying that even with scar removal cream, the scars on his face and body would likely remain because the wounds were too deep.
The imperial physicians in the palace were helpless, so they could only try. As for the outcome, no one could be sure.
After their words, Yun Yueyin's hopes were completely dashed.
As for internal injuries, there was still a way. Zhen Xu was in good health; he only needed to take medicine daily and recuperate for a period of time. He would then be able to ride horses and shoot arrows as before.
Zhen Xu looked at Yun Yueyin's anxious expression and reached out to hold her hand. "Zhenzhen, there's no need to worry. If there are scars on my face, so be it. But my father will be back soon, and he has a miraculous medicine for scars. It should be fine. However, I can't use my inner energy for now. Are you... are you disgusted with me?"
Although as a man, he didn't care much about his appearance, seeing Zhenzhen so anxious, he suddenly had this thought.
After returning to the capital, Zhenzhen's attitude towards him had subtly changed.
Yun Yueyin looked at her hand being held, and for a moment, she felt impatient, even wanting to shake it off.
The man she married would be disfigured in the future and become a laughingstock in the capital. She found it difficult to accept this now. In her dreams, she constantly cursed Zhen Xu as a good-for-nothing.
"How could I? I love my husband so much, how could I be disgusted with him?" Yun Yueyin said, her face like a peach blossom, her voice gentle.
Zhen Xu was deeply moved by her words. "Zhenzhen, I will never mistreat you in this life! And I will never take concubines in the future."
With such a wonderful Zhenzhen, what more could he ask for?
When everyone else disdained him, only Zhenzhen remained by his side.
Now, perhaps many people were mocking him, making a spectacle of him, but only Zhenzhen was truly concerned about him!
Never mistreat?
Never take concubines?
Yun Yueyin scoffed inwardly. Who cared if he took concubines?
What she cared about was when he would finally achieve greatness!
However, she couldn't show these thoughts, so she said softly, "My husband treats me exceptionally well, so how could I not treat my husband well? Husband, rest assured and recover from your injuries. Don't overthink other matters for now; leave them all to Zhenzhen to handle."
Hearing the words "outside matters," Zhen Xu's expression immediately darkened, filled with anger.
"It's all Ning Ruan's fault, that bitch! She must know some martial arts; it was so unexpected that she could injure me! And Ning De, she's also a bitch. How dare she really whip me with a horsewhip? In the end, she relied on Prince Ye to make a comeback, making a fool of me!"
"If it weren't for them, I would have been the first in the hunt. But now... now the whole capital is probably discussing me!"
"One day, I will kill everyone who laughs at me!"
"Zhenzhen, I will definitely make you the most envied woman in the world!"
It must be said that this last sentence completely hit the mark for Yun Yueyin. Only then did Yun Yueyin show a genuine smile. "I believe my husband can do it. Husband, rest well first. We'll discuss other matters later."
"Okay!"
Hearing Yun Yueyin's words, Zhen Xu closed his eyes wearily.
When Zhen Xu fell asleep, Yun Yueyin walked out of the room.
The moment she stepped out, the smile on her face vanished completely.
Ning Ruan?
She couldn't touch Princess Ning De, nor could she touch Heir Zhen, nor could she touch Prince Ye. But she didn't believe she couldn't deal with a mere Ning Ruan, a country doctor!
She made her lose so much face in public; this revenge must be exacted!
She wanted Ning Ruan dead!
...
Two days later.
After breakfast.
Yun Shu took Zhen Lin's pulse.
She also wrote out prescriptions for another two days of medicine.
"After taking the medicine for two more days and continuing with the baths for two days, the poison in the Heir's body will be completely cleared. From then on, only careful recuperation is needed. Xiaoging and I have been guests at the manor for many days. We will be leaving the day after tomorrow."
Yun Shu handed the prescription to Zhen Lin after writing it out and stated her plan.
Zhen Lin had just taken the prescription when the white paper with black characters and the Xuan paper trembled slightly. He suddenly stared at her, "If Miss Ning does not have a place to stay in the capital, she can continue to stay at the manor."
Leaving in two days...
She spoke without any lingering attachment...
Yun Shu smiled faintly and shook her head. "Thank you, but I have other matters to attend to."
Zhen Lin's eyes suddenly deepened. He lowered his gaze and said, "Tomorrow, Ning De and I will go boating. How about Miss Ning and Miss Xiaoging joining us?"