That day, Yun Shu made all the arrangements after returning.
Qin Yiqing was to pretend to be Yun Shu's apprentice and then live together in the Pingyang Prince's mansion so they could look out for each other if anything happened. Yun Shu agreed.
Jing Heng and Qiu Lu also said they wanted to be her apprentices. She was speechless and told the two of them to stay behind and accompany her father in playing with Xiao Li and the other two. Their safety was her utmost concern.
The three little ones were reluctant to part with Yun Shu. They put on brave faces but clung to Yun Shu the entire afternoon.
Seeing their reluctance, Yun Shu patiently stayed with them until dark and after dinner before leaving.
At this time, people in the Pingyang Prince's mansion were all guessing why the divine doctor hadn't arrived yet, as it was already dark.
News spread from somewhere that the divine doctor was a female swindler, just like Lin Qingluo, and was only trying to scam the heir out of his money.
Because the sky had already turned dark, this kind of speculation spread throughout the heir's mansion.
The news naturally reached Zhen Lin and Princess Ningde.
At this moment, the brother and sister were having tea together.
They had already finished their dinner earlier.
"Brother, what do you think?" Princess Ningde's brows were tinged with a hint of melancholy.
Could it be that they had really encountered a swindler?
"She didn't even accept any bank notes, yet she provided a prescription. She couldn't be a swindler. Ningde, I just took the medicine she prescribed, and I feel a warm current in my chest and abdomen. It's very comfortable. I believe her." Zhen Lin's tone was extremely confident.
Princess Ningde's eyes lit up. "Really?"
"Look at my complexion," Zhen Lin said.
Princess Ningde immediately looked at Zhen Lin's face and saw that his complexion did indeed look better than it had during the day.
The medicinal soup had taken effect after just one dose?
"We'll talk about the medicinal bath later after Miss Ning arrives," Zhen Lin said gently.
Princess Ningde's worried heart was somewhat relieved. "Okay, I'll go back and wash up first. It's getting late, and it's not good for me to stay here with you any longer. If anything happens to you, immediately have Zhang Quan find me."
"Alright."
Ningde stood up to leave. Just as she was about to reach the door, Zhen Lin spoke again, "Ningde, I've kept everything you've done for me over the years in my heart. Don't worry, I will never let you face storms alone. You've endured too much over these years, Ningde."
Princess Ningde stopped in her tracks. She rarely cried, but in front of her closest and most trusted brother, she couldn't hold back. In an instant, tears streamed down her face. She didn't turn back, fearing her brother would worry.
She wept silently, saying with a smile, "You are my brother, and now in the Pingyang Prince's mansion, you are the brother I trust and love the most. You know, even Father has never truly thought for me. We siblings must rely on ourselves. Brother, I don't want to lose you, my only relative, in the future."
Therefore, no matter what, no matter what method it took, she had to keep her brother alive.
"Yes, I know. I know everything," Zhen Lin said gently.
"Brother, I'm leaving." Princess Ningde's steps were somewhat hurried. As she went out, she quickly raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face.
She, Ningde, would never let anyone know that she had cried.
Just as the rumors of Yun Shu being the second female swindler in the Pingyang Prince's mansion grew more rampant, Yun Shu knocked on the door of the Pingyang Prince's mansion.
Qin Yiqing looked at the gate of the Pingyang Prince's mansion and tutted twice. "It's truly magnificent."
"Tell me, why did you agree to live in the Pingyang Prince's mansion?" Qin Yiqing thought about it and concluded that Yun Shu would absolutely not agree to live there just because they asked, nor was it solely to save someone.
Yun Shu must have some profound plan.
Yun Shu's gaze was deep. "Yiqing, you're getting smarter and smarter."
Qin Yiqing's proud eyebrows rose. "Of course! I'm with you every day, so naturally I have to make myself smarter!"
However, she was also smart enough not to ask further. Yun Shu's reaction confirmed her thoughts.
Yun Shu did indeed have other plans for moving into the Pingyang Prince's mansion.
Yun Shu's arrival dispelled the speculation of many.
Seeing the surprise on the faces of the servants of the Pingyang Prince's mansion when they saw her arrive, Yun Shu glanced at the sky and knew the reason.
The doorman, following Zhen Lin's instructions, led the way.
The doorman pointed to a courtyard ahead, where lamps were already lit and shining brightly.
"That is where Miss Ning will be staying these days. It has all been tidied up. Miss Ning can rest assured and stay here."
Yun Shu nodded lightly.
Qin Yiqing smiled. "The courtyard is not small."
"The heir chose this courtyard because he wanted Miss Ning to live more comfortably. It is also an excellent courtyard that was just renovated last year. Miss Ning is the first person to live here," the doorman said with great respect to Yun Shu.
After all, both the heir and the princess placed great trust and importance on Miss Ning. As servants, they had to be perceptive and not offend the esteemed guest of the heir and the princess.
Yun Shu could sense that this courtyard was not a place for guests to stay for a day or two.
Qin Yiqing winked at Yun Shu, admitting that this Heir Zhen and Princess Ningde really knew how to handle things!
Just as the doorman was about to lead them in and give instructions to the maids in the courtyard, a man suddenly blocked their path at the entrance.
The man was tall and burly.
Upon closer inspection, one could see some resemblance between him and Zhen Lin.
"You are that divine doctor who is supposed to treat the heir?" Zhen Xu looked down from above, a mocking smile on his face, his eyes scrutinizing Yun Shu as if they carried thorns.
This female swindler was too ordinary-looking.
Yun Shu looked up at Zhen Xu. "I am."
Zhen Xu was unexpectedly taken aback by Yun Shu's gaze. It had to be said that this female swindler had beautiful eyes that were quite intimidating. He said with a half-smile, "Do you really have medical skills? Or are you just another female swindler trying to deceive the heir?"
There were so many female swindlers; it was truly the first time he had seen one so brazen.
She dared to look him straight in the eye!
And that one glance had actually made him feel a hint of fear.
No wonder Zhen Lin and Ningde had been deceived so many times, yet they were still willing to be fooled again this time!
If it were anyone else, they would likely be intimidated by this female swindler before them.
"Female swindler? You say she's a female swindler?" Qin Yiqing crossed her arms, looking at Zhen Xu as if he were an idiot. She had looked into the matters of the Pingyang Prince's mansion before coming.
This person before him was likely Zhen Lin's half-brother, wasn't he?
Did he have a screw loose?
"Is it not?" Zhen Xu narrowed his eyes, his gaze becoming sharp. If she wasn't a swindler, but a true divine doctor, then he had indeed misjudged her.
Before Yun Shu could speak, Zhen Lin's voice came from behind, "Zhen Xu, Miss Ning is my guest. Do not be rude."