However, since the principal party did not refuse, Rong Zhi did not say anything.
Suddenly, a chattering voice appeared, and the once desolate mass grave suddenly became lively. Moreover, Zhang Yajing did not know about their affairs with the Yin Xue Pavilion. Her heart and eyes were solely on Chu Qingze, which added a touch of lightness to the atmosphere here.
"Dr. Chu, what medicine are you making? Why do you need such a big pot?"
"Dr. Chu, you haven't visited me at the manor for a long time. I'm so bored by myself!"
"Dr. Chu, that person who falsely accused you last time, I've already taught her a good lesson. I promise this will never happen again. Are you still angry?"
"Dr. Chu, why are you keeping so far away from me?"
Chu Qingze raised his hand to stop the approaching person, his face serious: "You promised not to cause trouble for me. Be quiet! Or get out."
Zhang Yajing's face stiffened, and she immediately turned into a wilted eggplant.
Seeing Rong Zhi still simmering medicine, she leaned over and whispered, "Doctor Lin, didn't you say you would help me cure Dr. Chu's condition? Why does it feel like it's getting worse?"
Rong Zhi: "..."
Is it possible that your enthusiasm scared him away?
"Miss Zhang, this kind of illness cannot be rushed. If you continue like this, all previous treatments will be in vain."
Rong Zhi deliberately tried to scare her.
Zhang Yajing covered her mouth with both hands and dared not say another word.
"Miss, let's go sit over there, so as not to disturb the divine doctors."
Cui Xi pulled Zhang Yajing to the corner. To prevent her young lady from going crazy again, she also asked Chu Qingze for a pile of unwashed medicinal herb bottles for her to wash.
She suddenly felt that serving her young lady was like taking care of a child, tiring her heart!
Watching Zhang Yajing wash bottles while secretly glancing at Chu Qingze, Rong Zhi couldn't help but sigh: I offered my heart to the bright moon, but the moon shines into a ditch.
The most unrequited things in this world are emotions. If the other party is not interested, no matter how much you give, it will be in vain.
Rong Zhi had originally intended to watch the show, but unexpectedly, this matter would involve her.
As night fell, Zhang Yajing mysteriously pulled her aside, her expression somewhat troubled.
"Well... Doctor Lin, can you do me a favor?"
Rong Zhi sighed slightly and smiled, "Miss Zhang, I told you, Dr. Chu's condition can only be treated slowly. It cannot be rushed."
"It's not about that."
Zhang Yajing glanced into the room, finding that neither Chu Qingze nor Xia Yunting had come out. Assuming no one was eavesdropping on them, she lowered her voice even more: "Can you... give me some medicine that can make people fall asleep?"
Rong Zhi didn't react for a moment and instinctively asked, "Are you having trouble sleeping?"
"No!"
Zhang Yajing became a little anxious, her face gradually turning red: "I want to... use it on Dr. Chu."
"You want to force yourself on him?" Rong Zhi's eyes widened. This girl was too bold. However, upon closer thought, she had been able to bring Chu Qingze to her house before, so it wasn't surprising that she would come up with such an idea.
Seeing Zhang Yajing's reaction, Rong Zhi knew she had guessed correctly.
"I'm sorry, Young Miss, I cannot help you with this matter." She refused without thinking: "If you want him to love you, it's best not to use such extreme methods. In the end, you might not even be able to be friends."
"Oh, who wants to be friends with him? I want to marry him!"
Zhang Yajing stomped her feet anxiously.
Suddenly, there was a rustling sound from inside the room. Zhang Yajing covered her mouth in fright, glanced back, and pulled Rong Zhi further away.
"Divine Doctor, please rest assured, I will absolutely not tell Dr. Chu that you helped me. You just need to tell me which medicine is effective!"
"It's not a matter of telling or not telling." Rong Zhi was exasperated and chuckled. She glanced at Cui Xi beside her, who quickly waved her hands.
"Divine Doctor, don't look at me. This matter has nothing to do with me. It's all Miss's own idea!"
Rong Zhi was helpless, so she threatened her: "Miss Zhang, you also know about Dr. Chu's condition. He will gag and feel uncomfortable if a woman gets close to him. If you were to marry him, have you imagined how severe his condition would become?"
"This..." Zhang Yajing clutched the corner of her clothes, looking troubled.
"I can't control that much. I just like him. Is it wrong to like someone?" She glanced back at Cui Xi as she spoke: "Is it wrong?"
Cui Xi shook her head. Upon receiving Rong Zhi's gaze, she quickly nodded, then realized something was wrong and shook her head again, finally saying helplessly: "Your servant heard nothing."
"Divine Doctor, you and Young Master Xia are in love, you might not know, but some couples don't have good feelings at the beginning, but after spending some time together, they might become very happy. I dare to bet that you and Dr. Chu are in this situation. If you just help me a little, I promise, I will definitely give him happiness!"
She patted her chest with a look of certainty.
Rong Zhi's mouth twitched. With such a confident tone and firm gaze, she almost believed her.
"What, you don't believe me?"
Seeing Rong Zhi remain silent, Zhang Yajing thought she didn't believe her.
"Don't underestimate me. Although I haven't been married yet, I know a lot. I once saw a book of bedroom secrets in my father's study. Let me tell you..."
"Oh, Miss, please stop talking nonsense!"
Cui Xi blushed and tried to stop her, covering her ears quickly.
But she couldn't stop Zhang Yajing. Zhang Yajing quickly whispered something into Rong Zhi's ear.
Rong Zhi's eyes changed: "Really?"
"Really."
Zhang Yajing nodded affirmatively.
Rong Zhi hesitated for a moment and took out a small pill from her怀.
"This is Drunken Celestial. One pill can make someone sleep for three days and three nights. Break it into three parts, take one-third, and put it in his tea cup. After he drinks it, even if there's a drum beating outside, he won't wake up."
"Thank you, Divine Doctor!"
Zhang Yajing's eyes lit up, and she put it away as if it were a treasure.
"Doctor Lin..." Cui Xi was shocked. She didn't expect Rong Zhi to actually give it to her. This was too reckless. If her master knew that his young lady was doing such absurd things outside, he would break her legs.
"Don't worry, your young lady knows what she's doing."
Rong Zhi smiled and went back to the room without paying them any attention.
In the room, Xia Yunting leaned on the bed, propping his head with his hand, as if he had just watched a great show. As soon as Rong Zhi entered, he teased her.
"I didn't expect you to have a talent for abetting evil."
Rong Zhi sat on the edge of the bed, gazing out the window.
"Wait and see the good show!"
Through the window, they heard a low conversation outside.
"Ah? Miss, why am I going?"
"Of course you're going. He's wary of me. If I go, I definitely won't succeed."
"But I'm the young lady's maid, is there any difference between me going and you going?"
"Don't worry, just do as I say."
"...Alright then."
Then there was a slow sound of footsteps, and two crisp knocks on the door.
"Dr. Chu, are you asleep?"
With a creak, the door was opened, and Chu Qingze's wary voice came out.
"What is it?"
"It's late at night, and I was afraid you wouldn't be able to sleep, so your servant brewed you a bowl of calming tea. Miss doesn't know."
The sneaky voice made it sound like she was really doing it behind Zhang Yajing's back.
"It's this cup, ah no, it's that cup, right, it's this one."
With a thud, someone fell to the ground.
Xia Yunting looked at Rong Zhi. They could both tell that the person who fell was definitely not Chu Qingze.
"Let's go out and see."
Rong Zhi pulled Xia Yunting, and they came into the courtyard. They saw Chu Qingze standing with his hands behind his back at the door, facing their room, with an expression like he was waiting to preside over a court case.
Seeing Rong Zhi come out, Chu Qingze's face fell.
"I heard everything."
Rong Zhi smiled: "I knew you would never be fooled."
"Why did you help her?"
Chu Qingze was somewhat confused. He had heard their entire conversation from inside. He really didn't expect Rong Zhi to give her medicine, but seeing Rong Zhi's demeanor, it seemed like she had other plans.
"Let her explain it herself." Rong Zhi called back.
"Miss Zhang, come out."
Zhang Yajing, covered by a white cloth hung to dry in the courtyard, reluctantly came out.
"Dr. Chu, I didn't mean that... I have something to tell you. Cui Xi has been watching me. If she knows I told you, she will tell my father, and my father will tell those people."
Those people?
Chu Qingze's anger subsided. He suddenly realized that Zhang Yajing's actions were not for his sake, but because of the Yin Xue Pavilion matter.
"What do you have to tell me?"
Zhang Yajing glanced at Chu Qingze's room, confirmed that Cui Xi was unconscious, and then said to Chu Qingze: "A few days ago, I secretly overheard my father and the strategist discussing matters. They said they suspected that the Zhang family's affairs were related to you, but they had no evidence and wanted to test you. So I've come to tell you."
So that's what it was.
Chu Qingze frowned. Since there was no evidence, how could they suspect him? Could it be because of them? He glanced back at Rong Zhi and Xia Yunting.
"If you stand upright, you don't fear a crooked shadow. Since it wasn't me who did it, I naturally have nothing to fear."
"I thought so too, but..." Zhang Yajing remembered something, and her expression became serious.
"I think that strategist is not a good person. He has been leading my father to do bad things. My father is easily swayed, and he might do something foolish in a moment of confusion, just like last time."
Last time was when Chu Qingze was falsely accused by that woman.
Chu Qingze understood. It seemed that Zhang Yajing was not simply worried about him, but also worried about the negative impact this matter might have on the Zhang family.
"Young Miss, please rest assured, I can distinguish right from wrong. Since it was the strategist who did it, it has nothing to do with the county magistrate. I won't hold a grudge against him."
After all, he had already held quite a few grudges before.
"That's good." Zhang Yajing finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Well, if there's anything I can help with, please don't hesitate to ask me. I will definitely not refuse!"
"Thank you."
Chu Qingze's lips twitched slightly, and he forced a smile.
The light in Zhang Yajing's eyes instantly brightened. Chu Qingze cleared his throat, suddenly regretting the word "thank you" he had just said.
"Young Miss, this is a mass grave after all. It's the wilderness outside, and it's all graveyards. The Yin energy is heavy. You should go home early. Staying here is not good for your health."
Thank you or not, Chu Qingze still gave her the order to leave. In fact, it wasn't just for this reason. Zhang Yajing was still an unmarried girl. Even though the entire Changping County knew about Zhang Yajing pestering him, Chu Qingze was quite sure he would not marry her, so it was better not to get too involved.
Moreover, if Zhang Yajing got too involved in his matters with the Yin Xue Pavilion, she would also be in danger.
"It's okay, I'm not afraid!" But someone didn't understand Chu Qingze's intention at all and was still immersed in the joy of being thanked earlier.
"Young Miss, it's better for you to go back." At this moment, Rong Zhi spoke.