《The Evil King and Medical Goddess Wife: Whose Hand Covers the World》 Chapter 1 - Transcending through time– Medical Goddess Becomes an Idiot In her sleep, Gu Qianxue suddenly felt her body sink, then felt a biting coldness ¨C puff! It¡¯s water! She fell into water? She was clearly on the airplane, how did she suddenly fall into water? Gu Qianxue opened her eyes, the water was cold and murky, visibility was extremely low. Could it be that the plane crashed? Even before she could understand the situation, she sees in front of her a person floating in the water, by looking at the body shape, it¡¯s a man. Gu Qianxue is a doctor, when she sees an injured person, the first thing she thought of is to rescue. She hurriedly swam over, reached her arms, and embraced the man, then desperately swam in the water heading towards to where the light was. ¡°Puff!¡± ¡°They¡¯re up, they¡¯re up, quick, save Prince Li!¡± The people by the lake sounded noisily with a lot of people shouting*. *Literal translation for idiom [Æß×ì°ËÉàµÄº°×Å] = with seven mouths and eight tongue shouted; meaning everybody is trying to talk at the same time. A noisily racket of people¡¯s voices, among them yelled Prince Li¡¯s name, and yelled daxiaojie (Miss/Eldest Daughter). For a while, the quiet garden became noisy like the food market. People rescued the unconscious and unawaken Prince Li up on the shore, Gu Qianxue at that time also climbed up ashore. Not to mention, her body was completely wet, Gu Qianxue only felt that her head was extremely heavy, her four limbs are also severely painful as if lead was poured. Without raising her head, her back was kicked fiercely at, a sudden pain caused the unprepared Gu Qianxue who climbed on the ground to feel more pain spreading from her wound, she couldn¡¯t help but to cry out a low sound. ¡°People come, take down the assassin.¡± Among the chaotic noise, a male entertainer¡¯s voice was particularly sharp and intentionally harmful, ¡°Such a bold assassin, you actually dare to harm Your Highness, you¡¯re just not scared of your family¡¯s execution*?¡± * (Öï¾Å×å zhu jiuzu = punishment to execute the 9 generations/branches of the family to pay for the sins done upon) Gu Qianxue had yet to figure out the meaning of that sentence when, someone responded back almost immediately, ¡°Eunuch Shao, begging Eunuch Shao to investigate, she is not an assassin, it¡¯s our Gu Residence¡¯s Eldest Young Miss, just now ¡­¡­ must have been some sort of mistake.¡± The voice that spoke out was full of panic and tremble. ¡°Misunderstanding? Under the eyes of everyone present here she had pushed our master down the lake, don¡¯t mention about your Gu Residence¡¯s Eldest Young Miss, even if it¡¯s Minister Gu, you also have to mention this to the Emperor!¡± Eunuch Shao¡¯s voice could not hide his nervousness. ¡°Still blankly staring there for what, take down the person, if anyone dares to resist, kill without pardon!¡± An order of killing without pardon, immediately made the people creating chaos* in my garden close their mouths. *(being noisy) Everyone was fearful and terrified, the nervous and tensed atmosphere rose up. The Gu Qianxue that was still lying on the ground was completely dumbstruck of what was happening around her¡ª¡ª Prince Li? Eunuch Shao? Gu Residence¡¯s Eldest Miss? Minister? What is all this? A costume play filming? Immediately afterwards, several powerful valorous guards stepped forward, taking Gu Qianxue down, ties her hand behind her back, roughly pulling her upright and tied her up in the air. Gu Qianxue¡¯s whole body could not use any much of her strength, all she saw before her eyes was more darkness, she suddenly had the desire to want to faint. Though intuition told her, that she could not lose consciousness at this period of time, else the consequences would be rather severe. While thinking, Gu Qianxue gradually calmed herself down, steadying her mood, then she took a deep breath, resisting in the semi-state of consciousness she was in. ¡°Ah¡ª¡ª Prince Li, Your Royal Highness! Prince Li, Your Royal Highness! You(*) cannot¡­¡± Eunuch Shao¡¯s originally raucous voice became a few pitches higher, there is a kind of horrified fear. (*You ¨C Äú, a respectful kind of addressing to a person superior.) ¡°Quick call the Royal Doctor! Call the Royal Doctor! No, no, quick look for the Great Doctor* quick! Prince Li, his Royal Highness has lost breath!¡± *´ó·ò dafu/Great Doctor ¨C a title given from an organized doctor association formed during Warring Period; the position is lowered than a Royal Doctor but is a common position in common households; in this case they are calling for a Great Doctor because getting a Royal Doctor would take too long; meanwhile Great Doctors are easier accessible. ¡°Hua!¡± A one word sound, like a bomb thrown into the sea. At this time no one dares to watch the good show that was playing out before their eyes, because if Prince Li was really dead, they were afraid that they would have to be buried alongside with him. Eunuch Shao was so anxious to the point of crying out loud, ¡°Where is the Great Doctor? Where is the Great Doctor? Hurry look for one, else we would all need to die!¡± Not long after, there¡¯s a person behind the crowd that shouted out loud, ¡°Gu Residence¡¯s Great Doctor is here, make way, all make way!¡± After taking in several deep breaths, gradually became more conscious, she was finally able to open her eyes. As per what she had predicted, what she had seen were merely of a crowd of people wearing costume drama clothing, looking at those kind of posture, very seriously speaking, how could it be possible for it to be simply acting? Gu Qianxue once again had the desire to faint once more, transmigration! She had actually¡­ transcended through time! Gu Qianxue had dreamed but she had never expected, that she would transcend through time, this sort of thing, could swoop down on her, she just merely took a nap on the airplane, how could she transcend through time just like that? Gu Residence¡¯s gray-haired Great Doctor stretched out his hand to check for Prince Li¡¯s breath, his entire body was shaking like fallen leaves. ¡°Prince Li, his Royal Highness¡­ he has passed!¡± Chapter 2 - Let him go, Let me do it ¡°His Royal Highness has passed away!¡± ¡°His Royal Highness has passed away!¡± The crowd shouted in grievance, they were in a mess, and were scattered all over the place. At this moment, a few of the prominent Gu Residence guards made their way forward, pushing aside the crowd, ¡°Make way, make way, Minister Gu is here.¡± Immediately after, a slender middle aged man stumbled in hurriedly, his court dress is upright and luxurious.(*ty to sunnyflowers!) Though the color of his face was as pale as white paper, when he had heard the Great Doctor¡¯s words afterwards, he took a step further to kneel down on the ground with a¡ª ¡®putong,¡¯ his body trembled non-stop. Gu Qianxue furrowed her eyebrows, roughly understanding of what was happening here. She had transmigrated into the Gu Residence¡¯s Eldest Young Miss, however she has pushed His Highness Prince Li down into the waters, drowned herself (the old previous Miss Gu died), and also has now drowned Prince Li, Prince Li died, no one can be responsible. -> (basically saying the current transmigrated Gu Qianxue is not responsible for the previous girl¡¯s actions, hence no one is responsible because the wrongdoer is already dead) ¡°Wait!¡± Gu Qianxue shouted out loud. Everyone did not expect that the Gu Residence¡¯s Eldest Young Miss who got herself into trouble, could still dare to speak, they all looked curiously towards Gu Qianxue who is hanging in the air *, placed in a difficult situation. *T/N reminder: she was previously tied up suspended in midair ¡°Let go of me, I can save him, he is not dead! Prince Li is definitely not dead!¡± If Gu Qianxue had not remembered wrong, when she was pulling Prince Li out of the water, his pulse was powerful and vigorous, it was strong and exceptional it was not even frantic*, only within a few seconds how can he die?¡± *(T/N: his pulse did not race/was steady=meaning no signs of anxiety/problem) ¡°Shut up, you sinful girl. Do you not think the trouble you have caused is not big enough?¡± The one to scold her first isn¡¯t anyone else, it was precisely benzun*¡¯s father, Minister Gu. (*benzun; a honorific calling of oneself) Minister Gu¡¯s pair of eyes were completely bloodshot, his expression is as if a normal bayonet is attacking towards Gu Qianxue. In Minister Gu¡¯s eyes, Gu Qianxue could not see a trace of her father¡¯s love. ¡°I¡¯m saying this again, I can save him, if he really does die, no one can bear the responsibility for this*. Let me down!¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s voice was not very loud, but it was exceptionally resolute/firm. *(sunnyflowers T/N: meaning he¡¯s not dead yet and if he died, it would be everyone¡¯s fault) ¡°Sinful girl, you¡­¡± Minister Gu¡¯s words were not yet finished, but Eunuch Shao cut him off, ¡°Let her down, quick!¡± Now there is Eunuch Shao¡¯s command, the guards hurriedly put Gu Qianxue down, in reality, Eunuch Shao was also not entirely sure of himself, it is only to save his own life, he decided to give it a go. Gu Qianxue obtained her freedom, clenching her teeth she dragged her heavy body, and arrived next to Prince Li¡¯s body. The man¡¯s fair skin is flawless, his eyebrows were neither too thick nor too thin, as if two swords slanting down to his hair on the temples. Although his eyes were closed, his pair of eyes were long and narrow, preserving his elegance and arrogance, his cheekbones were sharp as a knife as if he was the work of the gods. Even after experiencing the modern era¡¯s new explosion of information, Gu Qianxue could not help but sigh, this man¡¯s appearance is truly breathtaking. ¡°What are you staring blankly for? If Prince Li, His Highness has a misfortune/sudden death, we will all have to be buried with him¡± Eunuch Shao¡¯s announcer voice too trembled. Gu Qianxue hastily sobered from being stunned, calmed down, and according to the fragments of her memory in her mind, she pulled off the layers upon layers of clothing off of Prince Li¡¯s body till his chest was exposed. The crowd inhaled. ¡°Sinful girl! What are you going to do?¡± Minister Gu¡¯s voice was hoarse, nearly going crazy. Eunuch Shao was also stunned by this. Gu Qianxue did not pay attention to him and concentrated on rescuing. She pressed down on the heart, she¡¯s going to do CPR, commonly known as artificial respiration. Prince Li¡¯s figure is very excellent, there is no obvious exaggerated/excessive muscle pack, but the muscle line is firm, solid and slender, his six-pack abs were faintly discernible, which gradually disappear to the edge of the clothing on his waist. Gu Qianxue did not have time to appreciate the beautiful man half-diagram*, and started preparing to save him. *(sunnyflowersT/N: his upper body) She first laid the man flat and leveled him, placing her left hand on the man¡¯s forehead and forcefully pressing it backward; her right hand on the edge of the jaw, lifting his head up in a forward direction. Immediately after, without the slightest hesitation, she lowered her head down, covering over the male¡¯s hooking soul lips*, the crowd blew up*, the idiot young lady actually dared to openly disrespect Prince Li!¡± *sunnyflowersT/N: hooking soul lips = idiom for attractive to the point people loses their minds/ breathtaking; crowd blew up = went crazy Gu Qianxue is still seriously conducting CPR. After blowing air into his mouth twice, overlapped her two hands, she pressed the man¡¯s chest three times in a row. She blew two breaths and pressed his chest three times, with this she repeatedly continued. Again and again, it is methodically arranged*. (* sunnyflower T/N: y¨¯uti¨¢ob¨´w¨§nÓÐÌõ²»ÎÉ idiom = regular and thorough/meaning: methodically arranged) Just when Gu Qianxue did it for the fifth time, the man suddenly opened his pair of eyes, black eyes as if a quiet and secluded abyss, a cold chill that can stab through people¡¯s bone marrow. The crowd was once again in a deathly still. Chapter 3 - I’ve Caused Trouble, Implicating Nine Generations of my Family This situation is very embarrassing! Even worse than embarrassment, Gu Qianxue saw a strong murderous intent in Prince Li¡¯s eyes. ¡°Royal Highness, Your Highness!¡± Eunuch Shao took the lead to wake up from his previous shock, with a hand he pushed away Gu Qianxue and knelt besides Prince Li¡¯s body. ¡°This servant should die, this servant ought to die ten thousand times, to actually not protect Your Highness!¡± The guards also knelt down, the crowd followed along, with all of their heads down, no one dared to raise their head. A moment of solemn respect. At this time, out of everyone in the garden there were two people who did not kneel, one is the Prince Li who just regained consciousness, the other person is Gu Qianxue who is sitting on the ground full of bewilderment. With Eunuch Shao¡¯s support, Prince Li slowly sat up sweeping his eyes throughout. ¡°Ke/Cough,¡± he hasn¡¯t spoken yet as he first weakly coughed a bit, ¡°Minister Gu.¡± The voice sounded weak, however it gave an indescribable sense of oppression, as if black clouds were covering, oppressing the people leaving them breathless. ¡°Yes, your subordinate is here, Your Highness are you feeling okay?¡± Minister Gu trembled in fear. Prince Li lightly glanced at Minister Gu, slightly pursed his lips, ¡°What do you think?¡± Minister Gu quickly kowtowed, ¡°Your Royal Highness, please forgive my sins, this subordinate should really die a thousand deaths, Your Royal Highness please forgive my sins!¡± In an instant, Minister Gu¡¯s pale white cheek like paper were dripping with sweat, as if he was the one who came up from the lake. ¡°Indeed, deserve a thousand deaths¡­cough cough¡­.¡± Prince Li¡¯s long fingers covered his mouth, his eyebrows pinched up, and coughed for awhile, his cheeks reddened then he finally calmed down, ¡°benwang* accepted the Minister Gu¡¯s invite to the banquet, however was to dangerously die in the water, Minister Gu ought to die a thousand deaths, however (benwang) does not know if Minister Gu¡¯s nine generations of family are enough to make up his shortcomings.¡± *benwang- (refers to Prince, himself) ¡°Why are you still blanking out? Go get Minister Gu!¡± Eunuch Gong said with the word of command. The guards stepped forward and pushed Minister Gu onto the ground. The guards from Gu Residence did not dare to go against them, lowering their head down, they did not dare to breathe in the imposing atmosphere. There were some women who already started to softly whimper because if Prince Li, His Highness did really punish the family, they will also not survive. On the side, Gu Qianxue is getting more and more confused, in her heart there are two big questions. First, even if the Prince is well-distinguished, Minister Gu however is only an official of the imperial court, (as) it is hard to get oneself an important position, one cannot neither bully nor be greedy and find a way around the law. Without the Emperor¡¯s command, who can casually declare one is guilty, to say kill and just kill, and also to exterminate the whole family? Secondly, while in the water, she cut through* Prince Li¡¯s veins, it was resounding and powerful, not in the least abnormal. However just before, Prince Li¡¯s behavior demonstrated himself as extremely weak. When she was pressing on his heart and lungs, she felt at that moment his blood vessels were moving slowly, why is this? (* felt) Just when Gu Qianxue was contemplating, she felt two vicious eyes on her as if two arrows were shooting at her. She conveniently gazed over and in conformity they both opposed each other with their eyes. What sort of pair of eyes are those, if the deep natural pond¡¯s water is freezing cold and bone-chilling, then Prince Li¡¯s pair of eyes is just as if it is the Northern cold land¡¯s deep lake. With a small glance, one can freeze over to their death. Gu Qianxue again felt a resolute murdering intent. Prince Li wants to kill her, is it because he was furious over falling into the water or is it because¡­. She found out secrets that cannot be known? At this time, Prince Li¡¯s imperial bodyguards lifted a sedan chair, someone brought over a brocade cloak. The palace¡¯s maid placed the cloak on Prince Li, covering it with a thin blanket, wrapping him tightly. The guard then raised Prince Li¡¯s sedan chair. ¡°How to explain this, Minister Gu, tomorrow morning at the royal court, go tell the Emperor.¡± As he is on the sedan chair, he spoke softly, his voice sounded gravely weak, but his eyes were always on Gu Qianxue. His eyes were half hung down, his thick eyelashes half covered, covering the exceptionally beautiful eyes, and also covered the murderous intent that lies within. ¡°Take her away.¡± It wasn¡¯t toward anyone else, it was to Gu Qianxue. Gu Qianxue¡¯s heart firmly tightened, she knows, once she herself goes, there will be no return, Prince Li wants to kill her with no way out. She cannot go! Chapter 4 - Prince Li’s Secret Translator: @twertyu (plum) Editor + Updated 06/25/2020: @bearismine (sunnyflowers) sunnyflowers T/N there are a lot of idioms so please refer to * for clarifications! ¡ª- Thinking up to here, Gu Qianxue¡¯s first request for help was to Minister Gu, because benzun afterall was Minister Gu¡¯s daughter, ¡°Father, save daughter!¡± t/a: ji¨´n¨·¨¦r ¾ÈÅ®¶ù = direct translation to ¡°save daughter!¡± She did not know whether the position of ¡®Minister¡¯ could hold any weight in this time and space, although her behavior just now was as light as a feather*, but since he had the face to invite the prince out to the dinner banquet, and Prince Li did not immediately look into Minister Gu for him to take responsibility, its* status should not be too low. *q¨©ngr¨²h¨®ngm¨¢o ÇáÈçºèë(idiom) = as light as a feather/ meaning: insignificant *its= referring to Minister She needed time to organize her thoughts to save herself. She cannot just die shadily/in such ways. However, Minister Gu is obviously in a hurry to get rid of this hot taro (ÓóÍ· yutou). ¡°Sinful girl, what else are you able to say? You still do not want to comply to go with Prince Li, His Highness, (and) to wait for him to deal with you?¡± ¡°¡­. ¡­..¡± Gu Qianxue really wants to scold this father of hers, this Minister Gu looked noble and dignified but he does not have a slightest amount of affection to his family. Gu Qianxue¡¯s eyes looked up towards Prince Li, biting her lips, and her eyes full of defiance. She has a sort of desire to [y¨²s¨«w¨£ngp¨° ÓãËÀÍøÆÆ= either the fish dies or the net splits; a life and death idiom]*. * t/n: she has a desire to not die. If she did not guess incorrectly, she had accidentally discovered Prince Li¡¯s secret and it is precisely that¡ª¡ª he pretends to be sick! That¡¯s right, Prince Li claims his body to be weak to others, but in fact, his pulse is sonorous. She has never been in contact in this way to such a powerful pulse before, that is, (in comparison) athletes will not be as healthy in this way. How can Prince Li be weak? Why pretend to be ill? What has it got to do with her that Prince Li fakes his illness? Don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s because of this, that she has to die? Gu Qianxue¡¯s anger came from her heart. She stares at Prince Li angrily, gnaws her teeth, and meaningful glance with her eyes, telling him ¨C one must not force people too far. Receiving Gu Qianxue¡¯s eyes, Prince Li is momentarily distracted, soon after, his lips pursed up and tighten, it actually hooked a faint curve, as if the new moon is rising to the sky. That smile appears to ponder, however his meaningful look to hit-the- target- killing intention has not changed. ¡ª¡ª ¡°Daughter!¡± ¡ª¡ª ¡°My daughter!¡± Gu Qianxue only hears a kind of high pitched female voice similar to the Northeast Errenzhuan* wailing, the resounding voice following from afar reached into near the end of the crowd, *wailing like ghosts and howl like wolves, it was extremely ear-piercing. t/n: *Northeast Errenzhuan= Two People Rotation= genre of song and dance duet in NE China t/n: *gu¨«k¨±l¨¢ngh¨¢o ¹í¿ÞÀǺ¿: wailing like ghosts and howl like wolves It¡¯s benzun¡¯s mother, Zhao Shi! Gu Qianxue received the memory of benzun¡¯s mother, and her brows couldn¡¯t help but pinched a bit. That¡¯s right, the person who came is really Gu Qianxue¡¯s birth mother in this world, Zhao Shi¨C Zhao Ruo Lan. Don¡¯t just look at how pleasant Zhao Shi¡¯s name is to the ears*, she in reality covers herself heavily in makeup, has an obese body, is simple minded and unbearably frivolous. If it wasn¡¯t for her father was not Zhao Yuanzheng, the town¡¯s Grand Marshal, she simply could not have married into Gu¡¯s Residence, and also would not be able to occupy the position of Gu¡¯s Madam(e) for so many years. t/a: *how good her name sounds Even then, the position of Madam(e) is only just a name without power. Gu Qianxue has not looked up and has already smelled a strong and pungent fragrance, followed with seeing from a distant place, a multi-colored obese figure dashing towards her at the speed of a hundred meters sprinting at her own rush. Gu Qianxue can¡¯t help but wipe off the corner of her mouth ¨C what a nimble fatty. The next thought hasn¡¯t completely formed yet, Zhao Shi has already rushed over, and put a thin and weak Gu Qianxue in her embrace. ¡°Daughter, my poor daughter, how can you go running to provoke Prince Li? But, my daughter, do not be afraid, because I will write a mail to your grandfather, with your grandpa¡¯s support, we do not have to be afraid of anything. ¡° ¡°¡­¡­¡± Gu Qianxue is speechless. She first pushes Zhao Shi¡¯s fat body away lightly, then points her finger to the front. Prince Li is still there and yet benzun¡¯s simple minded mother shouted out like this? It could even be said that her deceptive strength is she digs her own hole but does not fill it. Stirring up things*, the first thing she* did was to look at her own father, drawing her* attention, besides stirring up the grand prince, as a matter of fact (Zhao Shi) is digging a hole for father, if not, then what can it be? *1(referring to Zhao Shi); *2(she= Gu Qianxue) *3(her= Zhao Shi) Zhao Shi is reminded by Gu Qianxue, she turns her head back and sees the crowd surrounding Prince Li who faintly looks at her, she stiffened for a moment, the fatty five sense organs (nose, eyes, lips, tongue, ears) took shape in the Chinese word of ¡°embarrassment.¡± The crowd was deathly stilled, each and every one was astonished. People¡¯s hearts inevitably feel deeply¨C they are indeed worthy to be blood related and called mother and daughter, the skill to allow people to be dumbstruck, one is comparably stronger to the other. Although it is very embarrassing, but Gu Qianxue let her heart down a bit.* * (feels slightly relieved). Although she was unlikely to go as far as the way Zhao Shi¡¯s said things clearly, she however used her eyes expression to look and provoke Prince Li, she does not believe that Prince Li dare to stir Minister Gu, and also not give the Grand Marshal Zhao Yuanzheng any face. In her memory, Zhao Yuanzheng¡¯s love for her daughter, Zhao Shi is extremely excessive. Minister Gu is extremely angry, he gave a fierce furtive glare at Zhao Shi. Zhao Shi sees her own beloved husband is already angry and has some regrets, however when she thought of her precious daughter, she is resolutely confident towards Prince Li who carries his shoulder as a person who has no one above him but the Emperor to the very end. (sunnyflowers t/a: emphasizing who she is facing in terms of his high status and she is confident about protecting her daughter to the very end) Thinking like this, the fatty¡¯s backbone straightened perfectly. Chapter 5 - Taking Part of Discussing the Conditions (Making a Deal) with Prince Li Gu Qianxue suddenly felt warmth in her heart, if she previously felt disgust towards Zhao Shi, then now the disgust she felt is already no longer in existence. Even though Zhao Shi is an idiot, however towards her, she treats her unconditionally well. ¡°Mother, this matter has nothing to do with you, don¡¯t get yourself involved.¡± Gu Qianxue said in a low voice towards her direction. Zhao Shi froze for a moment and reached out to touch Gu Qianxue¡¯s forehead, ¡°my precious daughter what are you talking about? Quick, let your mother see, is it because you just fell in the water, you caught a chill and is having a fever? How can you be spouting nonsense?¡± Gu Qianxue unable to keep herself from laughing, laughed in Prince Li¡¯s direction, she raised her eyes towards him, ¡°A person should bear the consequences of his own actions, although I do not know the reason why His Highness Prince Li wants to relieve me from my sins*, however for everything else in regards to other people, it does not have anything to do with them. If you want to kill and cut others to punish them, you should in all cases listen and respect them equally.¡± *(basically to punish her) Prince Li¡¯s lips seems like as if his smile is gradually disappearing, he faintly raised his eyebrows, ¡°Do you assume that this Prince does not dare to kill you?¡± Gu Qianxue also refused to let him, ¡°You can kill me, however you must have a reason.¡± ¡°This Prince fell into the water, just on the basis of this point.¡± Prince Li closed his pair of eyes, and his deep sweet voice was full of contempt. He moved his head slowly leaning against the back of the chair, the cloak¡¯s collar has extravagant thick fur, between this poised and luxurious fur, Prince Li looks even slender and frailer. Gu Qianxue just thought of something she wanted to say, but again immediately closed her mouth. The crowd treated Gu Qianxue as she was on the losing end of the conversation. But in fact, she did have her own thoughts ¨C she transmigrated through Nanyue Kingdom, the emperor of Nanyue Kingdom regarded highly on a weak Prince Li, it could even be said that everyone were all aware, the most stupidest method is, rather hit force with force, the best method to interact with Prince Li is to be a slow/weak force which is her scheme. Thinking of this, Gu Qianxue got up, for the sake of Prince Li¡¯s upright conduct, she displayed female ceremonial etiquette, nodding her head and lowered her eyes, her voice was gentle and soft sounded, tactfully mellow, ¡°Your Royal Highness, this little girl does not dare to not comply, however the things that happened today there has been misunderstandings. Please, Your Highness, in regards to my father¡¯s or my grandfather¡¯s behalf, give this little girl two days¡¯ time, after two days, this little girl will act in accordance to humbly apologize and beg for forgiveness. At that (future) time, regardless how Your Highness rule my punishments, this little girl is all willing to abide.¡± Everyone was again in commotion. Prince Li slowly opened his eyes, in the depth of that black, like a crow jaded eyes, flashed out a little bit of interest. ¡°Are you taking part in making terms* with this benwang?¡± t/n: *making term to a deal Gu Qianxue did not deny, ¡°His Royal Highness has a kind character* and loves the subjects as if they were his own children, this little girl is pleading Your Highness.¡± t/n: *a saying for: a person who settles the mind with benevolence and honesty Prince Li suddenly laughs, the sound of his laughter was candid, was overall extremely happy, but brought on coughs that came repeatedly, ¡°it¡¯s nothing more than an exaggerated boasting, this Prince¡¯s personality, everyone is aware. Okay, I will just give on the behalf of Zhao Yuanzheng¡¯s* face, two days later, you will come and further raise this issue at this Prince¡¯s residence.¡± *her grandfather After finishing speaking, Prince Li then closed his eyes again, and laid back weakly onto the chair, no longer talking. Eunuch Shao took a deep look at Gu Qianxue, then with a loud voice ordered the people from Prince¡¯s residence to crowd around and escort Prince Li, leaving the Gu residence. Prince Li left, Zhao Shi suddenly bawled and wailed, the lap of tears kept falling on the rouge cosmetic powder on her cheeks, going through making two wide gaps. ¡°My obedient daughter, you must have gotten sick, let¡¯s look for the doctor to look at your sickness now.¡± Gu Qianxue unable to stop herself from smiling, ¡°Mother, don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t find out, at this moment there is something that is more important than me being sick?¡± Zhao Shi reached out her white soft fat hands, scratched her ears and cheeks*, starting to deeply, thinking painstakingly about it. t/n: *(as a sign of anxiety/scratching her head) Minister Gu got up from the ground and rushed over to the front of Gu Qianxue, raising his hand, just as it is a single slap on the face, ¡°Evil creature!¡± Gu Qianxue did not think she herself would just get slapped like this, looking back coldly at Minister Gu, ¡°Minister, Your Excellency*, do you want to sacrifice Qianxue, myself, or hope the Gu Residence to all pay for the crime and be buried? If Minister likes the latter, do not hesitate and go ahead with it, two days later, Qianxue will definitely fulfill Minister¡¯s expectations.¡± t/n: *(ÉÐÊé´óÈË = title of respect towards high official) ¡°You¡­..you¡­..¡± Minister Gu did not think Gu Qianxue would actually talk against him in front of everyone¡¯s view, he cannot wait to bring her and simply beat her to death, but he also dares not to. Chapter 6 - Blood Related Father’s Interrogation Gu Qianxue did not have a slightest amount of favorable impression towards this cheap father, only because just a moment ago he had without the slightest hesitation used her as a sacrifice to get out.* *get out (of the situation/problem they were in) But at the same time, towards Minister Gu himself anyways, * feels this is not worth anything and is beneath one¡¯s dignity¨C this Gu Qingze come from an official family background, his ancestors all served as officials, yet all served as small officials of the city, and finally Gu Qingze is unexpectedly in this generation has been given the post and the duties of the Minister, it could even be said it is an unprecedented glory. However, it really isn¡¯t because of Gu Qingze¡¯s own strength, rather it was his own thick skin. *^ he / [he regards GQX as someone below himself and is ¡°not worth anything¡±] Gu Qingze, that year became well known as a male beauty*, his whole body gave off a scholarly and cultured temperament, in which caused many well-bred young ladies from prestigious families within the city to place their admiration (at him), and among them the first one, (one) must count Gu Qian Xue¡¯s idiot mother, Zhao Shi. *beautiful man The Zhao family¡¯s past generations were very devoted, loyal, and kind, Zhao Yuanzheng, the Marshal* of Zhenyuan also had grasped on massive military force, and his daughter was *a pearl in the palm, Zhao Ruo Lan, it is exactly (why) marrying the Prince to become a Princess is also enough and is spare*, however the looked upon small city official, Gu Qingze, life or death* she must marry. Marshal Zhao was helpless, he can only do just that to comply to Zhao Shi, at the same time also have provided a Ten Miles Red Adornments* (at least 10 miles of) dowry. *Marshal: the highest military officer in ancient times *pearl in the palm idiom; beloved person (especially daughter); eng idiom: apple of his eyes *enough and to spare idiom; is more than enough to be spared/in comparison to the value of her father¡¯s love for Zhao Ruo Lan, she deserves to become the Princess Consort and it was lucky that the position was spared *life or death: no matter what *Ten Miles Red Adornments/MakeupÊ®Àïºì×± shilihongzhuang: a marriage custom in Eastern Zhejiang Province= dowry that included everything from bed furniture to needleworks so that the dowry will stretch for ten miles. Similarly, Gu Residence¡¯s backyard¡¯s Pei Shi (maiden), her father was the Prime Minister, her aunt was the current Empress, it was an even more distinguished family, if it was not a step later in the residence, (one is) afraid that the position of Gu Madam, will conveniently fall onto Pei maiden¨C Pei Yu Rui¡¯s head. The dowry (and) aside from the tremendous dowry adornments, furthermore (one) will have an enormous power backing support. Aside from these two famous high ranked well-bred young ladies, the Gu Residence¡¯s backyard furthermore has other young misses who are daughters of court counselors. Many women *falls and the next follows, they all were enchanted by Gu Qingze¡¯s appearance, and grovels themselves beneath his imperial robes. *qi¨¢np¨±h¨°uj¨¬Ç°ÆÍºó¼Ì: one falls, the next follows (idiom); stepping into the breach to replace fallen comrades; advancing wave upon wave¨C [used and replace] Even if one arrives at their middle years of age, Gu Qingze is still as handsome as before, his scholarly, refined spirit floats as if he is an immortal. And for Gu Qianxue¡¯s appearance, also resembles to this cheap father. It can be said that Gu Qingze arrived at this step, mainly all relying on favoring on people of influence*, this is also a point that Gu Qianxue looks down on him. *nepotism ¡°Excuse me, Minister, Your Excellency, do you have any other matters (for me)? It seems like there are no other matters, Qianxue will then go first to rest.¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s face wore a faint smile, but her smile however did not reach the bottom of her eyes. ¡°Rest? You still have the face to rest?¡± Minister Gu was furious beyond bounds. Gu Qianxue lowered her head and thought for a moment, then raised her head, her face was full of at a loss (confusion). ¡°Qianxue does not understand, why is Minister, Your Excellency angry?¡± Minister Gu really wanted to strangle this daughter of his who suddenly awaken with a big change with his own hands , ¡°You still have the face to ask? If it is not you who pushed Prince Li, His Highness down into the water, would Gu Residence be in danger in this way?¡± ¡°Who said that I pushed Prince Li down the waters? Is it Minister Gu, Your Excellency who saw with your own eyes?¡± Gu Qianxue did not reply and answered with a question. ¡°Under the eyes of others, you¡¯re still quibbling*?¡± Minister Gu loudly exclaimed. *quibbling: slight objection, criticism about a trivial matter Gu Qianxue bitterly grinned while slowly getting up, she patted her wet flowy skirt, ¡°Who saw with their own eyes this young lady push Prince Li down into the water, step out.¡± With this said, she raised her eyes sweeping it over the surrounding crowd. People were all quickly muddled by this question that was asked, unexpectedly not a single person answered, only in their hearts they secretly were bewildered, today Eldest Young Miss, how is she different compared from the previous days? On an ordinary day, the Eldest Young Miss is simple minded, has an irritable temperament, and curses page after page (constantly), however today¡¯s Eldest Young Miss, every word/sentence she says all made them feel like it has other special profound meaning, (it is very) strange*. *q¨ªlegu¨¤ileÆæÁ˹ÖÁË: the way it is written is to emphasize how strange it is The whole entire crowd was silent. The situation happened too suddenly, everyone indeed did not see clearly how Prince Li fell into the water. At this time, at the end of the crowd there were two people whispering to each other¡¯s ear, their gaze were secretive and sneaky. Gu Qianxue looked with the corner of her eyes sweeping over at the two people for a moment, taking her time said, ¡°from beginning to end, Prince Li His Highness, and myself have not yet said anything about who pushed him down into the water, let me advise ladies and gentlemen, before you say anything, consider the consequences, weigh the outcomes, and whether or not you are able to assume the responsibility that comes with it.¡± With a word, it warned the two people who were beginning to stir*, furthermore it gave Minister Gu hope. *idiom ´À´ÀÓû¶¯ chen chen yu dong: get restless/to become threatening ¡°Xue¡¯er, how did Prince Li fall into the lake?¡± Minister Gu suddenly changed the way he addressed her. ¡°By slipping.¡± Gu Qianxue *spread her hands (shrugged). Everyone started to discuss spiritedly (idiom: tongues are wagging). ¡°Are you sure?¡± Minister Gu narrowed his eyes and continued to ask. Gu Qianxue nodded her head, ¡°Believe it or not, it¡¯s up to you.¡± Minister Gu did not know what else to ponder about, (he thought) for quite awhile then he finally said, ¡°Okay, Xue¡¯er you were also startled, go back and get a good rest, change to another outfit, this matter we will talk later.¡± ¡°Very good, very good, your father he forgives you.¡± Minister Gu¡¯s voice barely fell, and Zhao Shi already started to rise with great joy. ¡°¡­¡­¡± Gu Qianxue held her forehead and had a sort of desire to faint, ¡°Mother, don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t see (the problem), Minister, he whether or not forgives me is not important, the important thing is if Prince Li will forgive me?¡± Chapter 7 - In This Way, The Father is Being Cheated* Off of by His Daughter **¿Óµù kangdie: be cheated; to take advantage of; fraudulent, dishonest, deceptive Towards this simpleminded, her own mother, Gu Qianxue considered (her) to be admirable, her concerns will always be different from normal people.* *her = mother; the way the mother thinks is always different from how others would Zhao Shi does not pay attention to Gu Qianxue¡¯s correction, she started to show off her power and openly taking care of her, ¡°Quickly, support the Young Miss to return to her room¡­ ¡­ No, no, send her to mine, the Madam¡¯s Mudan*courtyard. Still so slow! Is it that you want to be beaten up?¡± she yelled at the small servant girl. *Tree Peony courtyard ¡°Husband¡­ ¡­ hus¡­ ¡­¡± Zhao Shi just wanted to turn her head to look for Minister Gu, but she finds out, she did not know when Minister Gu has already brought people to leave. Looking at Minister Gu¡¯s long and slender figure from a distance, Zhao Shi¡¯s face was obsessively infatuated. Gu Qianxue looked from the side of her eyes at Zhao Shi, from the bottom of her heart she coolly thought, if herself was Minister Gu, she would also unable to like Zhao Shi, but soon after, Gu Qianxue¡¯s expression however also became gentler, because in her heart warmth took over. In her previous world, very early on she lost her mother, so actually to have the feeling of having a mother to love her dearly in this way, it is wonderful. Right when the crowd dispersed, at no time from afar behind the decorative rock walked out two famous young women. The female who is leading, has a good set of appearance, her figure was sweet, fair, graceful and seductive, but her gaze however was incomparably vicious, she tightly kept her eyes on Gu Qianxue¡¯s figure. ¡°This idiot unexpectedly did not die.¡± The person who spoke, is Pei concubine¡¯s daughter, Pei Chengxiang¡¯s granddaughter, the Empress¡¯s sister¡¯s daughter, Gu Residence¡¯s second Young Miss, Gu Qian Rou. The other person is Gu Qian Rou¡¯s personal servant, Cui¡¯er, at this moment her face had a ingratiating smile, ¡°Young Miss, be reassured, that idiot slut will not die now, two days later when she arrives at Prince Li¡¯s Residence, she also will have to die.¡± Qian Sha* Warm Pavilion was filled with the thick fragrance of rouge cosmetics, every blade of grass and every tree* all were cultivated with the utmost care and finely meticulous placed, a brick, a rooftile all were shining, the furniture were all rosewoods, etc, all rare and precious woods, work that surpasses nature, it was an extreme utmost luxury, (and) makes one astonished to see. *Qian Sha = Thousand Yarns [t/n: may be translated as this later on] *every small thing From the top of rosewood beam and wooden columns hanged down cotton fabrics, perhaps green or pinkish-white, it was simple, elegant and light as if it was a fairy¡¯s place, but however, the fairyland was disturbed by a noisily sound. The original Warm Pavilion had a hallway outside, the hallway had red and green tiles, one does not have to say it is delicately beautiful, (I) only will say at the long hallway¡¯s top ledge hangs a whole party of copper birdcages, what, there are Chinese hwamei*, hongzi*, larks, nightingales, there are also what, hou pi*, common redpolls*, it can be said that it is popular for rich people to raise whatever sort of birds, (this place) conveniently have whatever sort of birds. *birds from Chinese origins t/n: her monologue was a bit tricky to understand; she¡¯s basically saying it¡¯s extremely luxurious that they have so many different sort of birds, she¡¯s also mocking by using ¡°what,¡±to list the ridiculous amount of birds. To raise birds one must be able to listen carefully to appreciate the sound of bird chirping in order to add on to their refined taste, perhaps raising one kind, perhaps raising two kinds, if (one) raised many kinds, then isn¡¯t* it no longer elegant but instead a bird market. *she¡¯s exclaiming with her word choice, making it sound like a question but is still a statement when she says ¡°isn¡¯t it no longer..¡± It is a pity, Zhao Shi however does not understand, she only thinks that if other raises birds, she herself as well must raise birds, other people raises a kind, she insists on raising a variety, it is more important for her to have more than other people, she in comparison will be higher than them, as a result, now there is a magnificent view. Petal bath, red jujubes ginger soup. (t/n: it¡¯s literally what it is written/no other words) After Gu Qianxue finished cleaning herself up, she looks at her own new appearance in the copper mirror. The moment she meets her own appearance, she is again surprised by this, when she is dreaming she herself could not think one day she will become as beautiful like this appearance. It is a pity, she did not have the time to admire oneself, if she doesn¡¯t think of a survival method, she will go from a gorgeous beauty to become a dead beauty. At this time, Gu Qianxue changed to an embroidered light green colored cotton cheongsam and sits by the window, her eyes closed, it seems as she is resting her mind, but in fact she is going over her memories. In a short while, Gu Qianxue covered her ears, took a breath, then no longer able to bear, faced Zhao Shi bellowing, ¡°Can you put these birds away? They¡¯re noisy to the point I¡¯m stressed, how can I think carefully?¡± Zhao Shi was startled, the big-bellied ran over, reached her hands and placed it on Gu Qianxue¡¯s forehead, ¡°My precious daughter, what exactly happened to you, how can you make a fuss with mother, if you have something you are not happy with mother, tell me, don¡¯t place it in your heart.¡± ¡°Things that I¡¯m not happy with?¡± Gu Qianxue didn¡¯t know whether to cry or laugh, only it was towards her own cheap mother¡¯s unique characteristics of her habits in her concerning others. Enduring her own temper, she said, ¡°the things that happened to me just before, what sort of consequences will there be, do you know clearly?¡± Zhao Shi thought about it, then nodded her head, ¡°I have a general idea.¡± Gu Qianxue embraced a little of hope, ¡°then do you have a way to solve this (matter)?¡± Zhao Shi promptly offered a valuable piece of advice and said, ¡°Mother will write your grandfather a mail, ah, as long as your grandfather knows, he absolutely will help us, women settle this matter.¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s eyes blackened, she has the sort of desire to faint, ¡°Previously, you only wanted to stir up trouble, now changed to writing grandfather a mail?¡± As expected, she should have not put her hopes onto a basically incapable person who is unable to carry her hopes. Zhao Shi nodded, ¡°Yes-ah, this you do not know?¡± Gu Qianxue closed her eyes, reached her hands to rub the sides of her head, ¡°How many times have (you) written?¡± She cannot help to sigh with sorrow¡ª Marshal Zhao, whose family¡¯s ancestral tomb in his previous lifetime did he dig, how did he implicate, be cheated* with a daughter like this in this lifetime? *¿Óµù kangdie: be cheated; to take advantage of; fraudulent, dishonest, deceptive Chapter 8 - Daughter, you seem to be different T/N: So happy to see high ratings from shengshubar! Hope to hear some positive feedbacks from y¡¯all! ^^ Zhao Shi held out her white pudgy fingers, counting off for a long time, but still could not calculate it. ¡°To the end, is it fifty times or sixty times, I really forgot how many times I had written to him.¡± ¡°¡­ ¡­¡± Gu Qianxue felt her sides of her head throbbing and hurting even more, slowly raising her head, her thoughts and feelings were rather thinking deeply towards Zhao Shi, ¡°Mother, get rid of those birds outside.¡± ¡°Get rid of the birds?¡±Zhao Shi¡¯s face was full of doubts. Gu Qianxue nodded, ¡°Don¡¯t you find that the birds are very noisy?¡± Zhao Shi listened, then frowned, ¡°Indeed, it is a little bit, but everyone all says the chirpings of the birds are pleasant to hear though.¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s corner of her mouth drew up, still being patient with her explanation. ¡°Everything should have moderation, the warbling birds indeed are sweet-sounding, but a group of birds mixed together, doesn¡¯t it become a chicken farm? Furthermore, it can be compared to the perfume powder that you use on your body, lightly rubbing it on yourself faintly will make one smell more seductive, however you rub it in a way with so many different kinds of perfume, the amount you use is also ample, it is already no longer able to be called as fragrant to describe the smell.¡± It¡¯s pungent! Zhao Shi has some grievances, but also thought that what her own daughter said was reasonable, she nodded her head, and called her servants to come and put the birds away. ¡°Daughter, which one do you like, let us keep one or two birds then.¡± Zhao Shi said like she is ordinarily presenting a treasure. Gu Qianxue endured her temper, ¡°Mother, do you not think because if they are too noisy, one is unable to mediate and reflect?¡± Zhao Shi who does not understand said, ¡°Is there anything to think and reflect about?¡± Gu Qianxue again has a headache, compared to Prince Li, this cheap mother instead is the true big BOSS*, ¡°I pushed Prince Li down into the water, are you not afraid?¡± *Gaming reference: BOSS/ i.e PKing Boss ¡°All has been already said, just leave this to your grandfather.¡± Zhao Shi answered. Since she accepted this life, and accepted this blood relative, Gu Qianxue believes that it is necessary for herself to lecture her mother. She pulled Zhao Shi down and sat her to her side, compared together with Zhao Shi, her body¡¯s age is only fourteen years old but compared with Gu Qianxue¡¯s temperament, it seemed like she is generally like a sister of Zhao Shi¡¯s. ¡°You think about it, I have caused trouble and committed an offense to Prince Li, you writing a letter to grandfather to come settle this matter, isn¡¯t this just equivalent to let grandfather represent me, becoming grandfather who committed offense to Prince Li?¡± Zhao Shi thought about it, then nodded, ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Qianxue nodded with satisfaction, the child*¡­ may still be able to be saved. *referring to her mother ¡°Grandfather, although he holds military power in his hands, and is a Marshal for Zhenyuan, but after all he is still an outsider, if he carries injustice he will be unable to face the Emperor. Meanwhile, Prince Li is indeed Emperor¡¯s own blood-related son, not only does he accompanies the Emperor as one of the subjects that acts as his left and right hands, even more he, himself among the subjects is highly regarded and well valued, whether big or small matters he is able to go to the Emperor immediately and tell him. To calculate like this, if grandfather and Prince Li really started to fight, with the Emperor as the judge, who do you think he will be more partial to?¡± Zhao Shi followed her train of thought and answered, ¡°It will be Prince Li.¡± Gu Qianxue continued to speak, ¡°This just indicates, Prince Li is more powerful than grandfather. If Prince Li really did fight with grandfather, grandfather will be no match for Prince Li, if he really did slander with false charges, do you believe grandfather¡¯s whole family still have the life to return to the capital?¡± Zhao Shi¡¯s face whitened in an instant, ¡°No¡­ ¡­ No ¡­ ¡­ It¡¯s not possible, from before till now for so many times, it is always your grandfather who settled the matters, this time¡­ ¡­.¡± Gu Qianxue smiled grimly, ¡°That is because, from before till now, we did not commit an offense to a person like Prince Li, a ruthless character.¡± Zhao Shi was completely frightened, the chubby face was deathly pale. ¡°Then what should we do, what should we do, your grandfather cannot handle this matter, your grandfather must live till he is a hundred*.¡± *have a long life span Gu Qianxue understood her own cheap mother¡¯s simple mind, furthermore did not rather explain that the Marshal who holds onto military power is even more in danger, to be always in fear of the Emperor, in case if there is a sign of trouble, the criminal charge is very easily carried out. In previous generations, the Emperors have been in this way in all cases, to pacify a wrong they are willing to kill a thousand not willing to let go of a single person, because the consequences of failing is to further lose the land under heaven. * *the empire/kingdom Gu Qianxue placed her hands on Zhao Shi¡¯s shoulder, every single word was seriously said towards her. ¡°Therefore, this matter can never implicate grandfather, or else both of us will further completely lose this mountain of support, such consequences precisely, is to die horribly.* *idiom: torn body and crushed bones Zhao Shi suddenly feels that her own daughter has changed, not even thinking about her previous times, that sort of headstrong and willfulness, her calmness as if she has become another person, this sort of feeling seems like¡­ ¡­ her husband. Chapter 9 - She is the Crown Prince’s Fiancee? To think of her heart¡¯s most beloved husband, Zhao Shi¡¯s face that was pale slowly flushed red. Gu Qianxue did not pay much attention to Zhao Shi¡¯s change, now there is no flock of birds inconsiderately shouting, she finally can still down her heart to think deeply about everything that happened today, and to make a painstaking investigation to do her utmost to clearly understand the reasons for these things. After calming her heart, benzun*¡¯s memory is generally surging like tides, it¡¯s just that, a person¡¯s memory is selective, in many cases if it¡¯s towards a certain matter, then there will be more attention placed on it, and if it is about the memory of something then the memory will change even more. *refers to herself Inside the memories of Gu Qianxue¡¯s mind, most of them were: which piece of clothing looked good, what sort of food are delicious, what unique jewelry stores are there, which restaurants¡¯ food are tasty¡­ ¡­ yes, more or less it is only exactly these. Even the most basic things like the official name of the nation, the emperor¡¯s name as well as the internal state affairs, big or small things, there were none, it can be said she is absolutely an idiot. Just when Gu Qianxue was annoyed, in that moment from within her mind a piece of information was extracted. After she acquired this information, it could even be said she was startled and dumbstrucked! ¡°I am the Crown Prince¡¯s fiancee?¡± Gu Qianxue pointed at herself elaborately. ¡°Yes-ah¡± Zhao Shi answered with a needless to say tone. Gu Qianxue only felt that Nanye Kingdom is indeed a fantasy, ¡°The Crown Prince his wife is precisely the Crown Princess? The future Empress? Shouldn¡¯t the future Empress be the female ruler of the land? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re just going to let benzun¡­no that¡¯s not right, to let an idiot like me be Empress?¡± Zhao Shi happily said, ¡°Don¡¯t spout nonsense, your father is the grand stately Minister, your grandfather is even more grander as he is the Marshal of Zhenyuan, the position of Empress, besides you, who else has the right to be?¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s corner of her mouth went up twice¨C Zhao Shi who is talking big is not scared of shaking the enemies extracting information, in the city there are many well-bred young ladies who are capable, how is it possible there is only her who is qualified? There is no need to even pass the message far, even near, there will be people. The second sister Gu Qian Rou. (t/a: her tone is more of ¡°¡­ even near, there will be people¡­ like the second sister ¡­¡± but is written like the way it is translated) Benzun did like the Crown Prince, although even the other person didn¡¯t even see the Crown Prince¡¯s appearance. Gu Qian Rou is the Crown Prince¡¯s younger female cousin, and she also likes Crown Prince, the reason is very simple*: It only just happened few hours before the incidence, Gu Qian Rou mysteriously looked for benzun, and told her, as the future Crown Princess, you must help Crown Prince eradicate his enemies! *(t/a: we¡¯re following Gu Qianxue¡¯s train of thoughts, she was thinking of qualified people to be the Empress then onto the Crown Prince, then remembering Gu Qian Rou likes the Crown Prince, and then remembers she was looking for the reason why this situation happened¨C and it was because of Gu Qian Rou. Hope this made it easier for you to understand why she moved from liking Crown Prince to ¡°the reason¡±.) And the Crown Prince¡¯s biggest enemy is not anyone else, but it precisely is Prince Li. ¡ª- That¡¯s not right! Gu Qianxue¡¯s pair of eyes suddenly brightened up, if her memory isn¡¯t wrong, she took advantage when Prince Li was off guard and pushed Prince Li down into the water then soon after someone pushed her from the back, in other words, she was also pushed by someone down into the water! From the middle of the courtyard bursted out raucous shoutings, breaking off Gu Qianxue¡¯s train of thoughts, as it turns out it was Minister Gu¡¯s mother, benzun¡¯s grandmother, Zheng Shi who sent out a person to pass the message to the two individuals¨C the mother-daughter pair who caused trouble. Zhao Shi quickly panicked and the fat body was on the floor as if she was a sort of headless housefly that is fleeing, ¡°What to do, what to do, cannot alarm your grandfather, however later once they ask away, what are we able to do.¡± Gu Qianxue grabbed hold of Zhao Shi¡¯s arms, her voice level were lowered and spoke, ¡°Don¡¯t panic, later when we arrive in front of Old Madam, how you are on an ordinary day, is how you are today, regardless what others ask you, no matter what, avoid by saying conventional greetings, you always have no idea of what¡¯s going on, and only say I don¡¯t know, did you remember it?¡± (t/n: Gu Qianxue is instructing Zhao Shi how to act, and asking her to remember what she needs to do.) Zhao Shi stared blankly, then hurriedly nodded. Gu Qianxue is not very reassured, she lowered her voice, ¡°Mother, this matter is very serious and important, if people with other aspirations really wanted to harm us, they will indeed connect grandfather¡¯s family, if you don¡¯t want grandfather¡¯s family to receive the implication, then you must do according to what I say.¡± Zhao Shi¡¯s entire face went deathly pale, resolutely nodded. A servant girl ran in, ¡°Madam, Eldest Young Miss, Manfu Courtyard¡¯s servant Qiao Ju came again to urge us to go, said Old Madam is already waiting, running out of patience, if you two do not go she will soon be very angry.¡± Gu Qianxue nodded her head, ¡°Servants come.¡± Few servants stepped forward. ¡°Help Madam freshen up again, change a pair of outfit, a little simple yet elegant, her perfume also is not needed anymore.¡± Zhao Shi just now passed* by a situation where she does not know if she should cry and laugh at the same time, now her face has achieved a look like slurry mud, is already unable to meet anyone. *not literally passed, but figuratively ¡°Yes.¡± All the servants only feel that the Eldest Young Miss¡¯s body emits a kind of dignified and imposing appearance that one must not question, to go so far as to give an ordinary day, she is a different person. They hurriedly listened and obeyed the Young Miss¡¯s arrangements, helped Zhao Shi freshened up again, and only lightly applied a bit of perfume powder, helped her wear a light blue cheongsam, and crowded around her to escort her out of the courtyard. A party of people with quick steps head towards the Gu Residence¡¯s Old Madam, Zheng Shi¡¯s Manfu Courtyard. Walking halfway there, Gu Qianxue however abruptly uncovered a question, ¡°Where are my personal maids Yu Lian and Yu Cui?¡± From within the crowd, hurriedly rushed out two prominent servants, they were wearing all green clothing, just in response to their names. ¡°Young Miss, we are right here.¡± Gu Qianxue nodded her head, without a word or movement slowed down her walking pace. Gu Qianxue¡¯s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, her eye expression flashed a cold light. Chapter 10 - The Gu Residence’s Biggest BOSS* *gaming reference to BOSS If my memory is not wrong, these two prominent servants are Gu Qian Rou¡¯s gift to benzun*. In addition, their names were Yu Lian and Yu Cui, and were also actually her former maids¡¯ names. *refers to herself This matter will need to be traced back to one certain day from an year ago, benzun found out that she lost her favorite pair of jade bracelet, she practically put herself to work she searched and dug through whole three feet of Ting Xue* courtyard, at last it was found at her personal maids Yu Lian and Yu Cui¡¯s, these two¡¯s room, benzun was furious, ordered these two maids to get beaten up thirty times each with the stick, and after they were demoted to the kitchen to servants that tended the fire. *Listening Snow Courtyard; will be referred as Ting Xue instead (Listening Snow is just weird but oddly profound o-o) And now, these two servants are given by Gu Qian Rou, what they are called is really forgotten, benzun is too lazy to remember these servants¡¯ new names, therefore allowed to let these two people be called the previous servants¡¯ names. Gu Qianxue takes in these two¡¯s appearance in full view, then deeply glanced at these two, then no longer looked at them. Yu Lian and Yu Cui, these two people at the same time reacted as if they were hit with cold shivers, in their hearts, it was a sort of bad premonition. Manfu Courtyard. (t/n: literally written) Manfu Courtyard is Minister Gu¡¯s mother, Gu Residence¡¯s Old Madam Zheng Shi*¡¯s courtyard that she resides in, as the name implies, the message ¡®to be satisfied and be filled with good fortune and blessings,¡¯ courtyard. *(maiden name Zheng), At this time, it is really already full of people, it is a pity that no one¡¯s face dared to hang a smile, each and everyone were currently facing death, their facial expressions were cautious and strict, the whole entire yard was repressed with a dead atmosphere. As being the Madam of the house, Zhao Shi and Gu Qianxue¡¯s party of people entered the back of Manfu¡¯s courtyard, faintly aware of the countless line of sights shooting from all around, perhaps rejoicing in their misfortune, or perhaps were giving them a malicious look. At the entrance door, there is a strip of rock placed together to smooth the pavement, towards the inner pathway of the courtyard is exactly a wide open space of the door to the main reception hall. Straight inside the center of the reception hall, sits the Old Madam Zheng Shi as well as the Gu Residence¡¯s male master, which is also benzun¡¯s father, Minister Gu, Gu Qingze. The Old Madam Zheng Shi comes from a prestigious official family, and is once again married to join another official family, she also occupies a high position, as a result Zheng Shi is extremely responsible, regardless whether it is outside family affairs or within the family¡¯s customs, she is extremely severe. Minister Gu, Gu Qingze follows and is a well known filial son, everything is all to honor the Old Madam, therefore this Gu Residence¡¯s owner is his own mother, what is hanged is Zhao Shi¡¯s name, what goes out is Pei Shi¡¯s strength, but in actuality, the one who holds power is however this Old Madam, Zheng Shi. Gu Qianxue¡¯s front foot was barely stepped into the hall, only to hear Minister Gu angrily yell, ¡°This unfilial girl, you still dare to not quickly kneel!¡± Zhao Shi¡¯s entire body trembled and hurriedly rushed in, ¡°Husband, Mother¡­ ¡­¡± without waiting for Zhao Shi to finish her sentence, the Old Madam further rolled her eyes, ¡°You go to the side and sit, today her matter is extremely severe, further your father the Marshal of Zhenyuan will also unable to take responsibility for this.¡± Zhao Shi just before was going to throw a tantrum, but suddenly remembered her daughter¡¯s words, for the sake of not implicating her father¡¯s whole family, she hurriedly tolerated, and obediently ran to sit at Zheng Shi¡¯s assigned seat, then nervously stared at her daughter. Gu Qianxue did not yet kneel, at the center of the hall she stood gracefully upright, ¡°Qianxue believes this matter has already been settled, but did not think, Minister, His Excellency is still going on and on with this.¡± Everyone stared blankly, they did not think Gu Qianxue was unreasonable like this. Minister Gu just now wanted to pound the table in anger, but also remembered the previous Gu Qianxue¡¯s threatening words, hence forcibly swallowing back the ruthless words. ¡°Xue¡¯er, today let¡¯s close the door to talk about our family, just now there were people who came to report, saying they saw with their own eyes witnessing that you pushed Prince Li into the water, you tell the truth, did you or did you not.¡± Gu Qianxue frowned, ¡°Why, Minister, Your Excellency are you always grabbing onto this matter and unwilling to put it down, is it that important?¡± then she also let out a sigh, ¡°It¡¯s nothing much, yet you* really want an answer, then in that case we will debate. Where is the witness? Bring the person over then.¡± *formal you It was clearly that Gu Qianxue is on trial, although her imposing manner, however, makes it seem that she is the presiding judge. Not even a moment later, there were two people that were brought up, it wasn¡¯t anyone else, it was really the two sneaky and secretive people who were at the end of the crowd. ¡°You two are precisely the witnesses?¡± If it was other people who were witnesses, Gu Qianxue would feel a little bit unconfident, afterall without a doubt it was benzun who pushed Prince Li, however it is only that¨C these two people they were not afraid at all. ¡°Yes.¡± Their attitude was extremely resolute. Gu Qianxue raised her eyebrows and nodded, ¡°Well then, someone come, prepare a screen, prepare a pen and paper.¡± Everyone all had doubts, why is this situation altogether different from what they had imagined? Shouldn¡¯t Minister Gu, His Excellency be interrogating, while the Eldest Young Miss weeps endlessly standing on trial? However it seems, this Eldest Young Miss is not in touch with reality, what exactly is the situation? Chapter 11 - Thrown into disorder, use the stick to beat them to death! Also, why is today¡¯s Young Miss, so¡­ ¡­ wise and farsighted? Wise and farsighted this phrase, to be one day placed on Gu Qianxue¡¯s body will cause one to laugh one¡¯s head off*. However, to be placed on today¡¯s Gu Qianxue¡¯s body, will only let others feel it is a close-fitting* to describe her appearance, this makes one convinced. *saying: this is ridiculous *this phrase fits her appearance The servants looked towards Minister Gu, Minister Gu nodded his head. Very quickly, the servants moved over a screen, as well as paper and pen. ¡°Place the screen between the middle of these two people.¡± Gu Qianxue again commanded. In the midst of when everyone was puzzled, the screen was already placed, the two people who were going to report were separated, two sets of paper and pen were sent into the hands of the two people. Gu Qianxue stood by the middle of the two people, lightly smiled and asked, ¡°literate?¡± The two people were puzzled by what was happening, nodded ¡°To return the Young Miss¡¯s question, (yes, we are) literate.¡± ¡°Literate, that is good, servants come and stuff their mouths closed.¡± Gu Qianxue ordered the command. The two people turned pale with fright, repeatedly knelt and kowtowed, ¡°Master, please understand, the Young Miss is very sinister, to stuff our mouths, how are we to speak?¡± Gu Qianxue smiled and shook her head, ¡°To stuff a mouth is already considered sinister? Don¡¯t worry, in a moment later there will be something more sinister.¡± Then towards Minister Gu she spoke, ¡°Minister, Your Excellency, please stuff these two¡¯s mouths, in a moment then you will know whether it is true or not.¡± Minister Gu and the Old Madam Zheng Shi exchanged a glance, they all were in doubt, then after Minister Gu consented, ¡°Stuff them.¡± The two people then had their mouths stuffed. Gu Qianxue smilingly, ¡°Both of you said you saw with your own eyes that this young lady pushed down Prince Li into the water, then did this young lady push with her left hand?¡± While saying it, she used her left hand and made a posture of her pushing a person. ¡°Or, was it the right hand that was used to push?¡± While speaking, she acted as if she was pushing a person with her right hand. ¡°Since you are both literate and are unable to speak with your mouths, then please write it down.¡± Gu Qianxue clapped her hands, indicating the two sides of the paper in front of them. Among the crowds, some people already saw the doorway*: stuffed two people¡¯s mouths, then they cannot communicate, if both people write two different confessions, then it is extremely possible that they were framing someone. *idea of the setup Right away it can be seen that this question to hoodwink is a good method, she can also continue to shoot down questions, for example: when pushing someone what is the posture, when pushing someone what are the sequence of events, when pushing someone what did they say, etc etc. The Young Miss is very brilliant! The two people on both sides of the screen could never have thought that the idiot young lady could have this method, they definitely did not fabricate a story beforehand, with also that their mouths were stuff, they have no way to communicate, all eyes were centered on them and therefore they were also unable to send any signals. Finally, with the urging of Gu Qianxue, the two people resigned and wrote, praying that these two people could write the same answer. It¡¯s a pity, the two people however did not have a tacit understanding, one person wrote right, another person wrote left. The screen was removed, the two people looked at each other¡¯s answer, they were dumbfounded. ¡°Master, please understand, I remember it wrong, the Young Miss should be right/left handed pushing down Prince Li, His Highness.¡± Two people said at the same time. The scene for a moment was awkward. People with discerning eyes already saw through their plans. Gu Qianxue coldly casted a glance at the two people, ¡°You two should pray that your answers are different, if it was the same, this young lady¡¯s accusations of injuring Prince Li will become real, I¡¯m afraid Minister, Your Excellency will also be unable to escape from the responsibility.¡± Minister Gu¡¯s whole face ashened.. ¡°Or can it be said.¡± Gu Qianxue slowly changed her body¡¯s direction, smilingly looking towards Minister Gu, ¡°This is the result that Minister, Your Excellency wanted? If so, there is no need to go through this trouble, two days later, I will then be at Prince Li¡¯s Residence confessing to the crime, don¡¯t worry, I will again and again emphasize, this matter has nothing to do with the Minister.¡± ¡°¡­ ¡­¡± Everyone had nothing to say. If Gu Qianxue really did repeatedly emphasize, it would be a wonder if Prince Li believed.* * the way it was written is to say, there is no way Prince Li will believe that bullshit. ¡°Enough, it was all a farce.¡± Minister Gu raged violently with a bang, he ferociously slapped the side of the table, ¡°What are you two¡¯s motives?¡± ¡°Master¡­ ¡­¡± Two people have not yet finished their sentence, Minister Gu raised his hand, ¡°Servants, come, hit these two people to death with the stick!¡± ¡°Master spare one¡¯s life!¡± ¡°Master this one was accused wrongly!¡± ¡°Master I was wrong!¡± The two people striving to be first and fearing to be last*shouted their grievances, it is a pity, Minister Gu is already determined to end these two¡¯s lives. *idiom: outdoing one another Very quickly, the two people¡¯s yelling became farther and farther, gradually fading away, (one is ) afraid that it was caused by straying off of the courtyard, and/or* stuffed their mouths, or* to cease from wanting one¡¯s life. *or/and (not specified if it did happen or it was imagined because they did not know but only heard the two people getting farther) Gu Qianxue tranquilly looked at two people¡¯s high-ranking seats, ¡°Minister, Your Excellency, Old Madam, both elders were looking for Qianxue to come, was it precisely for this matter?¡± The thoroughly cooked duck* flew away, the most anxious was Gu Qian Rou, because no one knew the truth better than her. *duck= male prostitute The one who pushed Prince was Gu Qianxue, and the people who pushed Gu Qianxue were Yu Lian and Yu Cui. Thinking to this, Gu Qian Rou used her eyes toward Yu Lian and Yu Cui to command. The two people accepted Gu Qian Rou¡¯s command, wavering with hesitancy, trembling from head to foot, because they know this is pushing themselves toward the pit of fire*. *living hell In the face of threats, both Yu Lian and Yu Cui however did not have any painstaking means, who let them two be children of this family, if they don¡¯t listen to Second Miss, the Second Miss will not let their family members go. Yu Lian clenched her teeth, faced Gu Qianzue¡¯s direction and dropped to kneel, ¡°Young Miss, you are now lying to the Minister, His Excellency, you caused such a big trouble and also is not saying the truth. Minister, His Excellency only wants to help you, but is also unable to-ah.¡± Ye Cui also clenched her teeth, ¡°Yes-ah, Young Miss please pity us, these people of Gu¡¯s Residence, if really is because of committing a crime against Prince Li, our Gu Residence will all suffer the calamity.¡± Chapter 12 - The abacus is really loud* * The plan is elaborate (I) just resolved an issue with two witnesses, how did another two run out of nowhere? Minister Gu only felt his *heart distracted, thoughts in turmoil, just before he wanted to command to put those two people to be beaten with the stick, however, Concubine Pei stood up and spoke. * distraught with anxiety ¡°Master, don¡¯t be impatient, these two people are Young Miss¡¯s personal maids, they definitely won¡¯t frame Young Miss, let¡¯s listen to them speak.¡± Concubine Pei said. Minister Gu very fiercely glared towards Concubine Pei, ¡°Does it matter who pushed Prince Li into the water, is it that important?¡± Minister Gu suddenly very much agreed with what Gu Qianxue said before. Concubine Pei respectfully bowed her lower body, then restrained her smile, ¡°Of course it is important, how could this matter be muddled past in such ways? Now Prince Li, His Highness¡¯s attitude was indeterminate, if we, our own people are all unclear, how do we counter his moves? Regardless of whether it was Young Miss who injured Prince Li, Master is obviously innocent, don¡¯t tell me Master is just hoping to be involved helplessly just like this?¡± Concubine Pei, Pei Yu Rui is Pei Chengxiang¡¯s daughter, the queen¡¯s sister¡¯s daughter, her mother¡¯s position in the family is not smaller than Zhao Shi¡¯s, therefore, Minister Gu still has to greatly respect their opinions. At last, Minister Gu resisted with great difficulty while facing towards the two prominent maids and said, ¡°Whatever you have to say, you two just say it.¡± Gu Qianxue smiled greatly, her pair of eyes flashed a bright light ¡ª Pei Shi¡¯s abacus hits with a loud sound!* *abacus= plans/ Pei Shi¡¯s plan is elaborate! (It seems like Gu Qianxue is having fun bc it¡¯s elaborate) If she really sat down to the crime of harming Prince Li, Zhao Shi will definitely turn to Marshal Zhao to beg for rescue, and Zhenyuan¡¯s Marshal also will definitely return to the capital, ultimately it will become Prince Li and Marshal Zhao¡¯s struggle, it does not matter which side will be victorious, the beneficiary will be Pei Shi. If Prince Li is victorious, there will be no Zhenyuan¡¯s Marshal as a mountain of support, it will be fast for her to push Zhao Shi away so she can become the real Madam of the Minister, soon after, Concubine Pei will join the palace to request her Empress sister to come, ¡°take charge of the justice,¡± to depose the first Eldest Young Miss and expressively reprimand her. If Prince Li is defeated, then she ends up helping the Crown Prince eliminate and to be a mortal malady*, the Empress naturally will be very pleased, Concubine Pei¡¯s mother-daughter will also set a great merit with the Empress, and to also force Minister Gu to stand for the Crown Prince¡¯s procession. *a walking disease/helping him eradicate his enemy Minister Gu takes orders adhering to the middle in the political line, he always has been neutral, refusing to stand on either side of the line of the Princes. ¡°Qianxue, you should explain a bit.¡± Minister Gu only felt powerless. Gu Qianxue lowered her eyes to look at these two people. ¡°Truly to feed the unacquainted thankless wretch, you two are not my own personal maids, it is the second little sister who sent them to my side, I know you two blame second little sister, I even know that you two don¡¯t want to serve me, therefore I only then treated you two especially well, there are good food that I leave behind allotted for you two, when there are fun things, I also all thought about you two, how one¡¯s thinking changes, you two to go as far to cause me trouble in this way, and in this way to harm the Gu Residence!¡± Gu Qianxue again reminded everyone, these two maids were not her maids, they were Gu Qianrou¡¯s, whatever happens, to trace ben*, to chase after the origin* is also a justification. *herself *t/n: basically she is saying it¡¯s justified to chase the origin of the problem which is Gu Qian Rou. The people who were sitting, most of them all had well-acquired knowledge, do these two people have any relations to advantages, is it or is it not a set up to frame, even if one cannot pass judgment on a person¡¯s life until the lid is on the coffin*, however it is able to arouse one to ponder. *idiom as stated; no one truly know the truth; leaving it to the heavens to judge Gu Qianrou did not think Gu Qianxue, that idiot today is now smart, not only cleared herself from responsibility, but to also put her own body on fire*, she hurriedly stood out. *figuratively speaking; referring to how the spotlight/ the fire/ the responsibility is placed on Qianrou She faced Old Madam and Minister Gu hurriedly bowed as courtesy, ¡°Grandmother, Father please understand, these two prominent maids indeed is Qianrou who sent to older sister, it was during the time when older sister¡¯s two maids were beaten up thirty times with the sticks then later became the servants who tend the fire, soon after then Qianrou here, complained that they have no one to serve, Qianrou dearly love older sister, it is only then I sent as a gift, from outside the house they were well-trained, and was prepared to transfer the maids into the inner house of elder sister. Gu Qianxue cannot resist from sighing with sorrow, she is worthy to be called an elaborate and refined compound of connecting courtyards*, if one said Gu Qianxue has some scheme, it is pardonable due to misunderstandings, afterall in the modern world, she is a twenty year old-plus person. However Gu Qianrou is only thirteen years old, in that case the words she says are in a way very meticulous and careful, it really makes one surprised. *two consecutive idiom: to fight and scheme against each other in a huge palace with many connecting courtyards, buildings and spaces; basically they¡¯re going against each other First off, Gu Qianrou only said Gu Qianxue¡¯s former personal maids were hit thirty times with the stick, but did not say the reason why they were beaten, this imperceptibly gave the crowd to believe benzun is an unreasonable and moreover use ruthless methods to others. Secondly, a phrase ¡®from outside the house, they were taught and ready to transfer into the inner house,¡¯ then cleared her relations from herself with the two maids. However, there is a phrase that is said well, *trying to hide it makes it more conspicuous, this probably generally covers Gu Qianrou precisely. *idiom: y¨´ g¨¤i m¨ª zh¨¡ng Óû¸ÇÃÖÕÃ; a cover up only makes it worse Chapter 13 - Finally there is a wise person Gu Qianxue suddenly, as if she thought of something in general, slowly walked toward the two prominent maids, ¡°Both of you, don¡¯t tell me it¡¯s because you are bearing grudges against this ben* young lady, when you two first arrived in my courtyard, I indeed did teach you two a lesson.¡± *referring to herself Yu Lian promptly said, ¡°Young Miss, perhaps you have remembered wrong, ever since we have arrived at the Ting Xue Courtyard, you have always treated us really well¡­ ¡­¡± Suddenly she found herself falling into her own trap, if she said the Young Miss treated them well, then why will they bite the hand that feeds them, to accuse the Elder Miss in regards to the matter of her pushing? Yu Cui also quick-witted, hurriedly added, ¡°Elder Miss, you treated us well, we know, we are also not thankless wretches, the reality is this time we are unable to shield you, because this matter is related to the whole Gu Residence¨C a significant amount of responsibility.¡± Gu Qianxue suddenly laughed out loud, looked towards Minister Gu, then again looked at Concubine Pei, ¡°Alright-ah, you two over and over again interrogated me, then I with just tell you the truth, it is this two lowly prominent maids who pushed me, then I accidentally pushed Prince Li, it is that simple, this is precisely the answer you two have been persistently pursuing.¡± Everyone was in great alarm. Everyone all believed the Elder Miss will again use an excellent plan to deny, but did not think she would admit and concede. In the hanging suspense, it was especially awkward. ¡°Finally admitted it.¡± Concubine Pei excitedly rose up. Gu Qianxue gave her a glance, ¡°Yes-ah, I admit it, and what about it? Beat me with the stick? Then come hit me, bring my dead body to Prince or the Emperor, let¡¯s look at Minister Gu and see if he is able to break away from this responsibility, let¡¯s see if they are fine or not fine with it.¡± Zhao Shi was frightened that her face was deathly pale, at that moment she wanted to say something, but also remembered Gu Qianxue¡¯s words, desperately closing her mouth. The same, with his mouth closed, there is also Minister Gu, now he is also muddled, exactly how did this all happen. Concubine Pei walked towards Zhao Shi¡¯s side, a face of deeply worried and sick at heart*, ¡°Older sister, you saw everything right?¡± *idiom; deeply worried and sick at heart; no changes in translation Zhao Shi looked at Minister Gu, looked at Gu Qianxue, then looked at Concubine Pei, hurriedly nodded. Concubine Pei¡¯s complexion deepens, ¡°Now the Elder Miss has caused such a big trouble, I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s only older sister who is able to settle the matter.¡± She was referring to Zhao Shi¡¯s father, Marshal Zhao. Gu Qianxue looked from the side of her eyes toward Zhao Shi, Zhao Shi considered from all angles*, after a while she murmured, ¡°Xue¡­ ¡­ Xue¡¯er, she has already grown up, this matter should¡­ should be handled¡­ by¡­ herself¡­., I¡­ ¡­ I have no right to butt in*.¡± *they are all idioms¨C if it sounds out of context/weird, it¡¯s an idiom Within Gu Qianxue¡¯s heart, she gives the idiot, the cheap mother a thousand praises. Concubine Pei blanked, not understanding why Zhao Shi is not fooled by her. ¡°Older sister, your words cannot be said like this, the Elder Miss is also only fourteen years old, she is still a child.¡± Zhao Shi replied, ¡°fourteen years old is¡­. is not too young anymore, this concubine* at fourteen years old is already married to husband.¡± She said, then with her small redden plump face took a look towards Minister Gu. *refers to herself; she calls herself a deprecatory self-reference; all women who are the male¡¯s women are considered concubines (but only one can be the official Madam) It is a pity, even out of the corner of Minister Gu¡¯s eyes, he is not at all willing to part with, to give to Zhao Shi.* *Minister Gu was not willing to give her attention even from the corner of his eyes; hence the ¡°not willing to part¡± with seeing with the corner of the eyes// hope that made more sense. ¡°That¡¯s enough!¡± Finally, the Old Madam who did not say a word, Zheng Shi spoke, although she has aged, her voice is indeed loud and clear, very powerful, she lived a good amount of years, and can see something is fishy? ¡°Xue¡¯er, this elder asks you, you must respond truthfully.¡± The old Gu Madam¡¯s voice brought an imposing prestige and dignity. ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Qianxue bowed her body. The old Gu Madam had a dignified and imposing attitude along with a grave expression. ¡°Two days later, do you have what it takes to escape unscathed at Prince Li¡¯s Residence?¡± Gu Qianxue was quiet and calm for a moment, and then looked down and spoke, ¡°for the time being, I do not have what it takes, however Qianxue will do her best.¡± ¡°Ah, then let us, how should we send letters to you?¡± Concubine Pei sneered. Old GuMadam gave a firm glare at Concubine Pei, then somewhat dwindled, returning back to the crowd, in her eyes however was full of dissatisfaction. ¡°Xue¡¯er, you are not young anymore, you should already know the seriousness of this matter right.¡± The old Gu Madam¡¯s voice lowered even more. Gu Qianxue replied unhesitatingly, ¡°I know.¡± Old Gu Madame nodded her head, ¡°Okay, these two days, you must carefully think how to deal with Prince Li, if you need something, you are allowed to come at any time to lo pieceok for this old person at Manfu Courtyard. Also, within these two days, no one is allowed to bother Elder Miss, otherwise, you will be hit to death with the stick.¡± Surveying all around she said, ¡°Did you all remember it?¡± Everyone could sense the killing intent from Old Madam¡¯s eyes, hurriedly knelt, ¡°We remember.¡± In Gu Qianxue¡¯s heart she sarcastically smiled, the whole Gu Residence has finally a person who is wise. Chapter 14 - It’s fortune not a calamity, it is misfortune itself that cannot be hidden Raising her eyes to sweep over the confined crowd, perhaps rejoicing in other people¡¯s misfortunes, or perhaps to give a malicious look, or perhaps they were worried about their own safety, all except that cheap mother who is fat as a pig, her face was full of worry, the pair of eyes were brimming with tears, tightly watching her, Gu Qianxue knew, she no long is able to let go. Old Madame Gu oversaw this matter to come to an end, then with satisfaction exclaimed, ¡°Servants come, capture Yu Lian and Yu Cui these two cheap maids, first lock them into the wood shed, watch after them carefully.¡± The crowd of people could not understand, why was there a need to capture Yu Lian and Yu Cui? Gu Qianxue knew, Old Madame Gu did this to capture the scapegoat, however these two people are also unnecessarily not the scapegoats, perhaps benzun would really be harmed by these two to death. Yu Lian and Yu Cui were naturally unwilling, crying and yelling while begging for forgiveness. Gu Qianrou was flustered and exasperated, ran to Concubine Pei¡¯s*(Pei Yiniang) side, anxiously said in a small voice. ¡°Mother, what should we do now¡± Concubine Pei gave Gu Qianrou a comforting look, then her facial expression turned a little gentler, she slowly took a step forward. ¡°Mother, since the matter has come to be dealt in this way, wouldn¡¯t this be too careless and sloppy?¡± Old Madame Gu gave a glance and said, ¡°Oh? Seems like you have a good method in mind.¡± Pei Shi embarrassedly said, ¡°At the moment, I do not have a method, however¡­¡± Old Madame Gu¡¯s facial expression sank in an instant, cutting her off her words. ¡°Wait till you think of a method before we speak then.¡± One word of a sentence, ruthlessly went against her as she returns back. Minister Gu¡¯s concubines in the family totaled up to eight, as presently they were all inside the main hall, and Old Madame Gu faced Pei Shi in this way gave her no face, everyone laughed endlessly secretly within their hearts. Concubine Pei took it in, restraining herself, her entire face was beet red and went back to her original spot, fiercefully stared at Zhao Shi, the mother and daughter pair, lowly cursing out loud, ¡°Gu Qianxue that lowly cheap bitch, when did she learn to be smart? It actually seems that she has changed to another person.¡± ¡°Smart? Heng*, no matter how smart she is still a stupid pig*.¡± Gu Qianrou stomped her feet in anger. *heng: snorted/hmph! *stupid pig: idiot Concubine Pei hurriedly held onto Gu Qianrou with a sound comfortingly speaking, ¡°My obedient daughter, don¡¯t worry, the road in the future is still long, Gu Residence¡¯s legitimate daughter position sooner or later will be yours, Crown Prince His Royal Highness is also yours.¡± Gu Qianrou thinking about her own Crown Prince (older) cousin brother, her face redden, sweetly nodding her head, ¡°I understand, Mother.¡± Things like this had come to an end, everything is all within control, be it true or false, to be tossed around by Gu Qianxue, under the situation where no one would able to guess the truth, there were also no one who dared to guess. ¡°Alright, this matter is in this way dropped.¡± Old Madame Gu deeply voiced out, ¡°Each Courtyard¡¯s Concubine all must listen well, in the future if there are any guests that come into the family house, in that case you all stay well-behaved and better not think of scheming something in your courtyards, if there is another person who comes out to make trouble once again, don¡¯t blame this old body that I did not spare you all any mercy. Disperse now.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The crowd of concubines led their own children, respectfully paid their respects, and stepped out one by one. Gu Qianxue could also breath in a sigh of relief, seeing Old Madame Gu was supported by the Old Mama*(Old Maidservant) back to the chambers to go rest, not leaving any words of instruction to her, she hurriedly pulled this idiot cheap mother, back to Mu Dan*(Tree Peony) Courtyard. Mudan Courtyard. Entering the building, Zhao Shi hurriedly sent the Old Mama(*Maidservant) out, grabbing onto Gu Qianxue asking, ¡°Xue¡¯er, tell Mother honestly, in the end who was the one that had pushed Prince Li?¡± Gu Qianxue grabbed a piece of dessert on the table, putting it into her mouth, and said, ¡°Me.¡± Zhao Shi was also muddled by the back and forth of what the real truth and what was fake, ¡°Really?¡± Qianxue nodded her head, ¡°En.¡± Zhao Shi¡¯s eyes turned red, the way she looked, looked like she again wanted to bawl, Gu Qianxue hurriedly said, ¡°Though don¡¯t you worry, it¡¯s a fortune not a calamity, it¡¯s a misfortune that cannot hide.¡± Zhao Shi¡¯s intentions to cry gradually disappeared, then stared at Gu Qianxue with an odd look, ¡°Xue¡¯er, why does Mother feel like, you have changed?¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s raised her eyebrow, ¡°Oh? In what part have I changed?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think I said it right, only I feel that compared to before you are less arrogant, however compared to before you are now more scheming¡± Zhao Shi truthfully said. Gu Qianxue laughed, ¡°Of course, people eventually would change.¡± Afraid that Zhao Shi would chase after her for questions, hurriedly changed the subject of the topic. ¡°So it looks like, the Old Madame this time is considered to be standing on our side.¡± Zhao Shi was at a loss, towards the situation she did not completely understand. Gu Qianxue continued to talk to herself, ¡°The Old Madame had been in the backyard for decades of years, what had she not seen throughout the years? This kind of minor accomplishment, (I¡¯m) afraid that these little skills had already been seen, Mother you just sit back and watch the show, Concubine Pei¡¯s future for the short duration of time, her days will not be too comfortable.¡± Zhao Shi as before was still at a loss, ¡°Oh oh, yes ah yes ah, not comfortable.¡± Catering like this to her, in actuality, she still could not understand a word. ¡°Mother, tell me about Prince Li.¡± Eating lots of snacks, and drinking some hot tea, Gu Qianxue found a taiyu*(chair furniture Chinese elm retro hand-carved wood chairs) chair, and comfortably laid on it, at one hand closing her eyes, at the other hand intending to listen to the story. ¡°Xue¡¯er, what about Prince Li that you want to listen to?¡± Zhao Shi asked. ¡°Everything, as long as it concerns Prince Li, regardless of its importance, tell me everything, two days after whether or not I can escape unscathed, is entirely up to whether I had grasped the key point.¡± Gu Qianxue answered. Zhao nodded with all her life, ¡°Yes yes, this Mother will tell for you, as long as its within the range of whatever Mother knows, everything will be told to you.¡± Chapter 15 - Legend of Prince Li When speaking about Prince Li, one must mention his concubine mother, Consort Qin, Consort Qin was born in the capital from a family of government officials, not considered to be outstanding, but also had a clean record. From when the Emperor had yet to be crowned as Crown Prince then following to becoming the Emperor,these two people can be considered as childhood sweethearts. Consort Qin¡¯s soft heart is benevolent, her reputation was extremely good, and also had the Emperor¡¯s doting love, when the Emperor was bestowed the title of the Crown Prince, for a time he resisted the late Emperor, it was for his desire to establish Consort Qin as his Princess Consort. However at the end because her birth was too low, he established Pei Yu Rui as his Princess Consort. Consort Qin not only did not have any grudges in her heart, in contrary to what one might expect, she put all her efforts in comforting the Emperor, it can be said, every time the Emperor encounter a predicament or he is discouraged, it is always Consort Qin who soothes him, this also determined Consort Qin¡¯s extraordinary position in the Emperor¡¯s heart. Consort Qin only has a son named Gong Lingfeng, he is reported to have a distinguishing innate skill, he is smart and learns easily, even more is the Emperor¡¯s first son, the Emperor extremely dotes on him, repeatedly tried to settle him as the Crown Prince, however was stopped by the court officials. Soon after, the Empress gave birth to a son named Gong Lingyao, the same talent and brightness, it is reasonable to say that the Empress¡¯s son is the Crown Prince as it should be by rights. However because of Gong Lingfeng¡¯s existence, the Emperor has continuously not yet formally established him with the position of Crown Prince. The most crucial point of his matter appeared, at the Emperor¡¯s son¡¯s Gong Lingfeng¡¯s eighteenth year of age, that year Consort Qin broke out with a strange illness, she¡¯s gone crazy! The Emperor sought for the most famous doctor, yet also could not find the cause of the disease. According to legend, the Emperor¡¯s son, Lingfeng at very late at night begged to see the Emperor, the father and son, these two people at the imperial study talked all night till morning, and finally, the Emperor bestowed the title Prince Li to his son, Gong Lingfeng, to grant Prince Li an official residence, moreover allowed Consort Qin to be received over to Prince Li¡¯s Residence, for him to continue to look for a doctor, and at the same time, conferred the Empress¡¯s son, Gong Lingyao under the the Three Sovereigns as the Crown Prince. Hearing this matter, Gu Qianxue slowly opened her eyes, faced Zhao Shi and used a ¡°Stop,¡± gesture. Gu Qianxue narrowed her eyes and slowly looked at the ceiling, the small diamond-shaped mouth slightly opened, ¡°Consort Qin? Madness*?¡± *she¡¯s gone crazy ¡°Yes, Madness.¡± Zhao Shi nodded. Gu Qianxue¡¯s beautiful pair of eyes squinted, as if like the new moon, smile as sweet as honey, ¡°Promising!¡±* *as in there is hope ¡°Promising?¡± Zhao Shi did not understand. Gu Qianxue¡¯s small face brightened, smiling brilliantly, ¡°Yes-ah, Mother, you think, I committed an offense to Prince Li, however if I am able to cure Consort Qin¡¯s illness, how is it not to atone for faults by good deeds*? Don¡¯t need to say it is to make amends, it is precisely to take advantage and knock a strike, (I¡¯m) afraid Prince Li will also agree, wouldn¡¯t this matter then be resolved?¡± *idiom Zhao Shi could not resist from extending her white pudgy small hands, again placing it on Gu Qianxue¡¯s forehead, ¡°My poor child, drank so much ginger soup, but in the end still caught a fever.¡± If it¡¯s not fever, how can (one) only speak of nonsense? Qianxue pulled down Zhao Shi¡¯s hand, but also found out her own cheap mother¡¯s white pudgy hands when pinched, feels really nice, ¡°I do not have a fever, if you want me to live, let grandfather¡¯s family have peace, you must remember, if outsiders ask about my circumstances, you can only say that there is a handed down medical book given from generation to generation, and after I read it, I burned it, do you remember what to do?¡± She used this method to explain the question of her medical abilities. ¡°You know the art of healing?¡± At this moment, precisely this idiot, Zhao Shi also understood what her daughter had in plan. ¡°Don¡¯t ask when I learned it, I¡¯m too lazy to make a story up, you just need to remember it.¡± Gu Qianxue emphasized, her darkened face threatened Zhao Shi. Zhao Shi nodded as if she was a pounded garlic, ¡°Yes, yes, I will not ask, you only have to be safe and sound, then mother will be happy.¡± With this said, her eyes again reddened. Gu Qianxue paused, from the bottom of her heart she felt nice and warm, and could not help but to reach her hands to embrace Zhao Shi¡¯s neck, throwing her thin body onto Zhao Shi¡¯s body, it had a fragrance of warmth. She didn¡¯t know what it feels like to have her mother return her hug, but perhaps, it is just this sort of feeling. Zhao Shi cried even more openly, on one hand embracing Gu Qianxue, on the other hand, bawled, ¡°My pitiful daughter ah, what should you do ah¡­ ¡­¡± Qianxue did not know whether to laugh or cry, from within the embrace, she took out a handkerchief and wiped Zhao Shi¡¯s tears, ¡°Mother, you must remember, you never need to be afraid, because you have me to protect you.¡± After coaxing Zhao Shi, Gu Qianxue is also tired, then she follows her memory and walks towards the direction of her own room. After walking halfway, Gu Qianxue suddenly found something was wrong¡ªto conduct herself as the rich-spoiled daughter, how can she not have any personal maids? Even if she does not need to be served, having personal maids indeed is also very useful. As a result, Gu Qianxue then changed her direction and returned, ¡°Mother, where is Yu Lian and Yu Cui?¡± Zhao Shi just finished wiping her tears, ¡°Yu Lian and Yu Cui? Didn¡¯t the Old Madam shut them in the wood shed?¡± Qianxue rolled her eyes, ¡°I am not speaking about those two imposters Yu Lian and Yu Cui, instead the previous Yu Lian and Yu Cui.¡± Zhao Shi thought about it, ¡°I also do not know, I suppose they are at the kitchen tending fire?¡± ¡°Help me find them.¡± Qianxue said. Chapter 16 - Old Slave New Master Zhao Shi puzzled, ¡°Why are you looking for them? If Xue¡¯er, you do not have any maids to use, Mother will give you and set aside some of the few good ones then.¡± Gu Qianxue very seriously shook her head, ¡°This daughter cherishes old friendships, I just like these two people.¡± To make a joke, who knew if this idiot cheap mother¡¯s maids will or will not be a crafty person? Benzun¡¯s death was caused by a spy, she does not want to die again. ¡°Okay okay.¡± Zhao Shi does not dare to neglect, hurriedly let the in-charge old Mama*(older higher ranked servant) to enter, immediately sending a person to find them. Gu Qianxue only then was relieved, ¡°After finding them, let them come to Tingxue Courtyard, just that will do, I will wait there for them.¡± After finishing speaking, she then walked herself to her living area, planning to rest nicely for a bit, meanwhile continuing to rake through her memory. After all, this benzun¡¯s discontinuous on and off, and selective memory, is truly cheated off of. Tingxue Courtyard, is the courtyard where Gu Qianxue resides, don¡¯t look at benzun as someone who didn¡¯t receive her father¡¯s and grandmother¡¯s fondness, however it is because of her formidable grandfather as well as her mother¡¯s first wife¡¯s identity, regardless of whether it is to eat, wear or use, they are all good. Although Yu Lian and Yu Cui, the two personal maids were locked in at the woodshed, however Tingxue Courtyard¡¯s servants are no less, as they saw Gu Qianxue return, one after another bowed in respect. Qianxue walked passed one by one, from within everyone¡¯s despising expression, one can see that most of these servants look down on benzun in their hearts, it is a pity benzun is ignorant, that she cannot see it herself. Gu Qianxue¡¯s bedroom is luxurious, clean and neat, it is different from Zhao Shi¡¯s heavily fragrant room, there is a faint fragrance of a youthful lady. From outside the room passed a noisy voice. Soon after, the noise stopped, the light at the entrance of the door was dim, and one could only see two thin girls who were ruined beyond recognition standing. One is afraid the two girls were subjected to not a few maltreatments but instead many, thin and weak, especially those pair of hands, blackened, how would it even still look like a young lady¡¯s hands? Gu Qianxue knitted her eyebrows¡ª used her knee to think, to think of, it is certainly again, Gu Qianrou who used these two maids¡¯ bodies to vent her anger. ¡°Enter in.¡± Because she thought of Gu Qianrou, Gu Qianxue¡¯s voice couldn¡¯t help but bring along anger. The two servants¡¯ whole bodies trembled, the sound of ¡®putong¡¯ they knelt on the floor, desperate for their life kowtowed. ¡°Young Miss, spare one¡¯s life, Young Miss, spare one¡¯s life.¡± Two thin, yet dirty young ladies knelt on the floor, knocking their head hard on the floor for many times, on the rock compact ground to go as far as to show a glimpse of color on their cheeks. Gu Qianxue hurriedly went to the front, a hand lifted each one, seems as if it like lifting a small chicken, ¡°Okay okay, what head are you two knocking, your foreheads are all bleeding from knocking, if your face is scarred, what are you going to do?¡± The two people were frightened, their body trembled from head to toe, raising their eyes, their gaze was cautious and solemn. ¡°Young¡­ Young Miss, beca¡­because you brought along an angry temper¡­ ¡­ ¡° the older little girl replied with a small voice, her voice trembled to the point of deformity. ¡°Angry?¡± Gu Qianxue only then just thought of her own face expressions, hurriedly changed from anger to a smile, doing her best to let her own voice sound gentle, ¡°Just before, I was not angry at you two, instead I was angry at Gu Qianrou, that bastard harmed you two, and let me believed that you two stole something, making me driving you two out, then assigning two spys, whom almost caused my death.¡± In actuality, they already caused the death of benzun. The two young ladies had a surprise, but trembled not daring to say a word. Gu Qianxue looked, in front of the two people¡¯s eyes, except fear; indeed there were no others, she was afraid that towards Gu Qianxue benzun they also did not have any feelings. Letting go these two people, Gu Qianxue arrived at her room¡¯s entrance, personally telling people to come bring bathing water, and to get clean clothes. According to her memory, the older girl is Yu Lian, she is less cautious, the younger one is Yu Cui, her character is lively, the two were loyal to ben, however they are helpless when their master is unimpressively lame. The clothes have yet to be sent, yet heard a sound of rumble from their stomach. ¡°You guys haven¡¯t eaten yet?¡± Gu Qianxue smiled and asked. The two people horridly looked at each other, then lowered their head, not daring to say a word. Gu Qianxue understood, saying is one thing and doing is another, if she wants to continue to use these two people, then she must start again from the beginning to nurture trust. ¡°I heard you two previously worked at the kitchen, how are you two still unable to eat till you¡¯re full?¡± Gu Qianxue used a relaxed tone of voice, as if jokingly asked. Yu Cui finally unable to resist, ¡°To¡­ to return Young Miss¡¯s question, the kitchen¡¯s Liu Mama is Concubine Pei¡¯s person, we are not only to work more, but also cannot eat till we are full, and also¡­ also be hit.¡± After finishing speaking, she once lowered her head. Gu Qianxue understood clearly, so that is how it is, these two pitiful small things, unexpectedly became her scapegoat. Gu Qianxue took back her smile, ¡°Do you want revenge?¡± The two people stared at her blankly. Chapter 17 - You Don’t Need A Doctor, I Will Save ¡°You have enmity but you do not insist on seeking revenge, such noble characters, if you two want to seek revenge, then go ahead, you have ben* this young miss, to give you support.¡± *ben= me The two people could not resist raising their head to look at Gu Qianxue, that sort of eye expression looked strangely tight, they were surprised as if they saw a monster. While speaking with effort, the servants from outside carried a barrel in, putting it in the sideroom. ¡°What¡¯s going on, why have you not gone to wash yet?¡± Gu Qianxue smilingly asked. One¡¯s speaking voice had yet dropped, instead only heard the sound ¡®putong¡¯, Yu Lian surprisingly fell to the ground. ¡°Sister, sister!¡± Yu Cui anxiously cried and loudly yelled. Gu Qianxue immediately went to the front of her to examine, and indeed found Yu Lian¡¯s whole body to be extremely hot, her face was also deathly pale. ¡°Fever?¡± Yu Cui again started hitting her head towards the floor facing towards her, ¡°Young Miss, this servant is begging you, please save sister, as long as you save sister, this servant will for you work like an ox, even if you want this servant¡¯s life, it is fine.¡± ¡°What would I want to do with your life?¡± Gu Qianxue one hand quickly examined Yu Lian¡¯s body, on the other hand, to find the time to know whether to cry or laugh at her sentence. Very quickly, the cause of her sickness had just been found, as it turns out it¡¯s one of the open wounds that was infected on Yu Lian¡¯s back. The injury isn¡¯t too big, however it is extremely deep, the idiom, fleshed lacerated from corporal punishment can be used to describe. On the top of this deep injury, she actually could not find any traces of medicine, there was only some soil. The wound had not been treated for a long time, and had begun to rot bringing along a faint odor. ¡°Who did this?¡± Gu Qianxue angrily said, it can be said this anger must not be released. There was no Yu Lian to stop, Yu Cui finally is able without hesitation and confide, ¡°It was Liu Mama*, Liu Mama is always finding something to pick fault on to hit both of us, and also deduct our monthly payments, we do not have any silvers, there is no way we can invite a *Great Doctor, my sister then¡­. ¡ª always carried on with this burden¡­..¡± With this said, she boo-hooed cried up again. *older/high ranked servant *Great Doctor ¨C part of the doctor association at that time, known to be a common household doctor ¡°Don¡¯t cry anymore, this animosity, we will definitely seek revenge.¡± Unaware why, Gu Qianxue entered the drama play, and felt that she herself had changed to a genuine benzun, if someone bullied her people, she absolutely will not leave the matter at that. Yu Lian¡¯s whole body was burning hot, this injury also cannot be dragged any longer. Gu Qianxue reached her hand across Yu Lian and embraced her, lifting her. As a doctor during the modern times this happens very often where they have to lift people so she in comparison to a common girl had a stronger arm strength. This is good, benzun without learning or skills* also had a good body, to be able to hold up a thin and weak Yu Lian without a lot of strength. *idiom: ignorant and incompetant ¡°Young Miss, you doing this, what are you going to do?¡± Yu Cui was puzzled. Gu Qianxue carried Yu Lian inside the room, her bedroom, and placed her on the bed. ¡°Young Miss, this is unacceptable ah, we servants are very dirty, how can we lay on your bed?¡± Gu Qianxue shook her head, ¡°In front of life and death, there is no hierarchy, besides, you two are my maids, then you are not an outsider.¡± ¡°Young Miss?¡± Yu Cui was stunned. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± While she was replying, Gu Qianxue took off Yu Lian¡¯s clothes and examined the open wound. ¡°You¡­you.. Are you really the Young Miss? Why does this servant think you have changed to another person?¡± Yu Cui spoke out the question she did not dare to ask from the bottom of her heart. Gu Qianxue walked to the front of the dresser, in her memory, there is a makeup knife here, it was brand new, and is extremely sharp. ¡°Then do you like the current me, or do you miss the previous me?¡± ¡°Of course it is your current you!¡± Yu Cui hurriedly replied, then realized she is lacking in manners, changing the way she addressed, ¡°The previous and the present Young Miss, this servant likes all, however¡­ I like more of the current Young Miss.¡± Gu Qianxue smiled, ¡°Then that is fine, go to the storehouse and grab a strong alcohol, quickly go.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Yu Cui accepted the order, immediately running out. Gu Qianxue also did not wait around wanderlessly, grabbing a wet towel, carefully wiping the surroundings of the open wound. Yu Lian had already entered into a deep state of unconsciousness, even if repeatedly touching the wound, Yu Lian is also yet to be awakened. In a short while, the strong alcohol arrived, Gu Qianxue then used the alcohol to sterilize the makeup knife. Yu Cui anxiously guarded to the side, ¡°Young Miss¡­ my sister she¡­ there is nothing wrong right?¡± After sterilizing, Gu Qianxue without any slight hesitation cutted away the rotting flesh on Yu Lian¡¯s wound, the wound again started to seep out fresh blood, Gu Qianxue pressed on few points surrounding the wound, then sprinkled the previously prepared metal sore medicinal powder on top of the wound. The wound was too big, there was a lot of blood, the medicinal powder was not of any use for the slightest amount. ¡°Damn it!¡± Gu Qianxue cursed a bit in a low voice, ¡°Go grab the needle box.¡± Yu Cui blanked, at this time why would you use a needle box for? She cannot trust Young Miss at this time to embroider. Chapter 18 - Harvesting the Will of the People Although with a stomach full of doubts, Yu Cui still accepted. Gu Qianxue used the alcohol to disinfect the thread, then placed the thread through the needle, then continued while Yu Cui shrieked, starting to stitch the wound on Yu Lian¡¯s back. ¡°You just asked me before, will Yu Lian be alright.¡± After she carefully finished stitching, Gu Qianxue on one hand sprinkled the medicinal powder on the stitched up wound, while on the other hand asked the frightened Yu Cui. Then Yu Cui was woken up from her daze, ¡°Yes-ah, Young Miss, is my sister alright now?¡± Gu Qianxue pointed with her finger to the paper on the table, ¡°That is my prescription for reducing fever, go immediately to the pharmacy to grab the medicine to prevent her from suffering, if Yu Lian can cool down, then it will be considered that has overcome the critical point. If she does not cool down, then you can only go to the sky to be a fairy.¡± The situation was urgent, Yu Cui precisely had a stomach of doubts but also did not have the time to raise the issues, just like that she blankly received the silver, and again with great confusion ran out, to buy medicine and boil medicine. When the medicine finished boiling, Yu Cui and ben wanted to feed Yu Lian the medicine, Gu Qianxue however insisted to personally feed her, Yu Cui who watched from the side had tears falling down, from the bottom of her heart she had already vowed that in this lifetime who her master was. In just a few hours, Yu Cui had long forgotten what the former master was like. Not knowing if it was the effect of the medicine or it was the way the wound was handled, Yu Lian¡¯s deathly pale face finally had a little tint of red, the tightly wrinkled forehead also gradually loosened. Gu Qianxue however, did not dare to relax and remained vigilant, because she knows the dangerous condition the patient is in. ¡°If only there was cefoperazone, penicillin will also be fine.¡± Gu Qianxue murmured. ¡°Young Miss, what did you say?¡± Yu Cui asked. Gu Qianxue all of a sudden, suddenly saw the light and clapped her hands, ¡°Right-ah, penicillin, why didn¡¯t I think of this earlier! I totally forgot I can make myself some penicillin. Even if the efficacy of the medicine is not comparable to modern¡¯s penicillin but, it¡¯s better than nothing!¡± Yu Cui is even more confused, ¡°Young Miss, are you alright? You¡­.you¡­¡± Gu Qianxue at this time just thought she herself had already crossed to another time and place, but the people around her are still the ancient people who were locally born and bred. ¡°Yu Cui, your body also has not a few injuries right?¡± Because she thought of penicillin, Gu Qianxue¡¯s mood suddenly relaxed, the tone of her voice was also a lot more joyful. Yu Cui nodded her head, then again hurriedly shook her head, ¡°Young Miss, this servant¡¯s body does not have many injuries, this servant will take care of it myself, that will be just fine.¡± Gu Qianxue smiled and pointed toward the bed to the unconscious Yu Lian, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you also want to develop into like her?¡± Yu Cui¡¯s whole body went motionless, and was indecisive. ¡°I am the person you attach the most importance to as you are my maid, my words, are you not going to listen?¡± Gu Qianxue carried out the arrogance of a master. Finally persuaded Yu Cui, Yu Cui carefully took off her dirty clothes. Examining the injuries all over Yu Cui¡¯s body, Gu Qianxue then gave a sigh of relief, ¡°Not too bad, the injuries on your body are all superficial wounds, you indeed endured pain, after I deal with you, then you will not have any infections, it is also considered to be very lucky.¡± Yu Cui lowered her head and nodded, her voice choked with emotions, ¡°Yes-ah, everytime Liu Mama hits us, it is all sister who help block me, that is why sister is now¡­..¡± Gu Qianxue reached her hand out and patted lightly on Yu Cui¡¯s head, ¡°Everything has passed, in the future there is me, no one is able to bully you two sisters anymore.¡± In her heart, she sighed with sorrow, these two young girls are also only eleven and twelve, if this was in the modern times, afraid it¡¯ll be even before graduating from elementary school, in ancient times they were beaten black and blue. Yu Cui was full of gratitude, she wanted to say something but then hesitated. Gu Qianxue smiled, ¡°What do you want to say?¡± Yu Cui ¡®putong¡¯ and knelt, ¡°This servant wants to say, although I do not know why Young Miss had a sudden change in temperament, however this servant swears, to vow loyalty and devotion for a lifetime to Young Miss, just as exactly if Young Lady wants this servant¡¯s life, this servant will also not hold a grudge.¡± ¡°Alright, as long as you are loyal to me, I will also not treat you unfairly.¡± Saying this, Gu Qianxue supported Yu Cui up, personally helped deal with her big and small injuries. In an instant, into the night. (*translated as it is) The sun set, Tingxue Courtyard however was still as bright as daytime. Not a few people walked in and out of Gu Qianxue¡¯s room, some people brought medicine, some people carried hot water, everyone was busy. The servants whispered, the other people from other courtyards also ran over to listen about the news, after getting the news, everyone is all puzzled¡ª- why is the Eldest Young Miss spending so much effort for only a servant? The Eldest Young Miss knows medicine? The Zhao family has ancestral medical books? Why have they never heard about this from before till now? There were so many questions that no one could give an answer to, even with Zhao Shi¡¯s side no one was breathing a word, to stick to their statement there is a medical book, it¡¯s just that after Gu Qianxue finished reading, she felt bored and burned the book. In regards to the last few words of the matter of burning the book, everyone believed, after all the Eldest Young Miss from then till now was really reckless, as long as she is in a bad mood, precious treasures were ruined, one does not know the amount. Chapter 19 - The Three Day Contract Has Arrived When Yu Lian faintly comes out of her unconscious state and is awakened, she sees the environment around her, for a time she thought she was in a dream. Laid on the bed, she was guarded by Yu Cui who also woke up, ¡°Sister, you¡¯re awake?¡± Yu Lian nodded, still feeling weak. ¡°Yes, Young Miss asked for a Great Doctor¡­.. to cure me?¡± Yu Cui excitedly shook her head, ¡°No, it was Young Miss who personally cured you, sister.¡± Thinking back to everything that happened yesterday night, Yu Cui¡¯s face was full of reverence. Yu Lian was puzzled, ¡°Young Miss¡­¡­ personally¡­.. Young Miss knows medicine? Why from before till now¡­ have I not yet heard of it?¡± Yu Cui charmingly blinked, ¡°Young Miss is especially amazing, not only does she know the art of healing, her expertise is very brilliant.¡± Yu Lian is even more in doubt and baffled, ¡°Take it for granted, the Young Miss knows medicine, is it worthwhile to save this sinful servant? Even if she had good intentions, she can directly ask for a Great Doctor that will be just fine, Yu Cui you listen to me, don¡¯t you think Young Miss is very weird?¡± Yu Cui reached her hand out and grabbed Yu Lian, her emotions were a bit stirred, ¡°Sister you also must listen to my words, just take it for granted that Young Miss is weird, just consider Young Miss as another person, however the current Miss saved both our lives, and also treats us very well, she is precisely our master. Do you understand my meaning?¡± Yu Lian extended her hand and placed it on the back of Yu Cui¡¯s hand, ¡°Okay, I understand your meaning. As long as Young Miss is treating us well, then she is our master.¡± Yu Cui nodded her head as if she was pounding a garlic, ¡°Yes yes, in the future, we must serve Miss well, to help Miss, even if Young Miss wants my life, I will give!¡± Yu Lian smiled and shook her head, ¡°You also said the Miss has changed, the Miss who has saved our lives, again how is she wanting our lives? If you think like this, how is this not accusing and wronging Miss?¡± Speaking to here, the two people laughed and laughed and also cried. The two sisters were considered to be granted a new life, now they felt quite deeply touched, the two people chatted, on one hand grateful to the ¡°new¡± master, while on the other hand was fuming with rage at the people who bullied them. And also at this time, in the middle of the guest room, Gu Qianxue had yet to rest, in her hand she was holding on to a book sent by Zhao Shi, the book¡¯s name is Nanyue Medical Encyclopedia. Gu Qianxue although is a doctor in the modern times, however it was in Western medicine, towards Chinese medicine she did not read through as much, only in college she learned a bit, moreover, although Nanyue Kingdom is very similar to the ancient China, however in the end it is not China, she can only be afraid* that they have the same taste and medicinal ingredients, as their names also may not be the same. *figuratively¡ª she hopes and is afraid they may not be the same Closing the Medical Encyclopedia, Gu Qianxue¡¯s body and mind laid down onto the bed tiredly. To cure Consort Qin¡¯s illness, madness*? *previous chapters¨C previously in ch 15 translated madness as crazy illness; it is re-edited to madness Madness, she is afraid it is a mental illness, the damaged part is located in the brain, in addition the human brain is different than other organs, its damage is almost irreversible, even if it was in the modern times, many mental illnesses are also extremely difficult to cure, not to mention the current ancient period, and whatsoever without any medical devices. Gu Qianxue extended her hand and rubbed her sides of her head, she started regretting her previous impulsive self. How to diagnose? There is no brain CT, no nuclear magnetic resonance, could it be that she can only use the conditions to make the diagnosis? How to cure? There is no basic ketones and oxypine, as such how is she going to use medication to stabilize? Don¡¯t even mention surgery treatments. There is also another important thing, she is not a medical specialist, towards mental illnesses she barely understands their existence. Gu Qianxue, exhausted, closed her eyes, she does not know how many times she has massaged the sides of her head, her head hurts as if it wished to crack open. Now, the only method is to precisely randomly give a disease name first, on one hand stalling for time, on another is to think of a method to resolve this, if luckily the cure is right, if it is unable to be cured¡­ Ben chapter is not yet done, click on the next page to continue reading*, while delaying this matter in this period of time, at least I can somewhat also think of a method. T/N: the author is breaking the 4th wall lmao, both FL and author are delaying this matter to figure out a method. Prince Li. Gu Qianxue thought of Prince Li, her heart is full of doubts. As everyone knows, Prince is a sickly person, perhaps it is precisely because of his weak body, so his character is then strangely antisocial, the way he conducts himself is vicious and merciless, however it is indeed one foot into the coffin*, therefore the Emperor only then lets him do whatever he wants. *idiom: kick the bucket/die Would a sickly person have such a strong pulse? Or, could it be said, Prince Li is simply not a sickly person at all, but pretends to be ill? However Prince Li is from the royal family, there are for sure countless doctors who can diagnose him, again a person full of scheme, the pulse however will not lie, how did Prince Li hide it from so many doctors? The reason why Prince Li wants to put her to death, will it be related in regards to just this fake illness? Thinking from all angles, she is however unable to reach a final answer. The third day, it is really the date of the agreement with Prince Li. This day, Minister Gu prepared many gifts, sending people to send the gift and Gu Qianxue together to Prince Li. Early autumn, the fallen leaves were golden, the depressing days have yet to arrive, but instead there was a different kind of warmth. Many people were coming and going on the main road, it was bustling with activity. Gu Qianxue had her eyes closed the entire time, she did not know when she could rest again, and decided to go sleep. In a few moments, the wheels made a screeching sound, Gu Qianxue opened her eyes, her eyes immediately clear and bright, she knew she was arriving at Prince Li¡¯s Residence. The carriage¡¯s speed slowed down, and very soon stopped, with an errand servant raising a cry, ¡°Arrived at Prince¡¯s Li¡¯s Residence.¡± Following after, the Gu Residence¡¯s servants started methodically busying themselves, handing over the invitation card, moving the gifts, Yu Lian and Yu Cui put down the carriage stool, supporting Gu Qianxue down the horse carriage. Today¡¯s Gu Qianxue wore a body of plain white clothing, she did not at all do many things to take care of her black hair, she only casually rolled her hair in a bun that is on top of her head, and inserted a few blue crystal hair pins decorated with pearls, she appears to be even more an exquisitely made young lady, a lovable and delicate, charmingly adorable.. A white face without any makeup, it seems as if she was a common water hibiscus, resembling nature itself*, however such a heavenly beauty, so much so that all the other people could not help but closely and sufficiently watch and be amazed by this god-like person. *idiom: of the highest quality Prince Li never had any cliques for socializing, nor did Prince Li¡¯s Residence rarely had guests visiting, when today¡¯s Gu Residence¡¯s carriage arrived to the front, to also see the master as a lively and a beautiful young lady, the common people went back and forth discussing spiritedly*, and could not help but to guess one or two conjectures. *actual idiom translation: tongues are wagging When Gu Qianxue came down the carriage, a step on to Prince Li¡¯s stone steps, she could only feel the cold air hitting her directly in the face, but she did not know if it was the two lions on both sides that made one cower, or if it was the fear of facing Prince Li. In a few moments, from the house, a young man stepped out, a face with a stern look. Looking at his manner of dressing as well as his imposing manner, he should have a certain proper status. ¡°It is presumably that this person is precisely the Gu Residence¡¯s Eldest Young Miss, please go ahead.¡± Gu Qianxue smiled and nodded her head, her smile however did not reach the bottom of her eyes. The reception hall¡¯s visible outline was spacious and empty, it was very wide, with towering ceilings perfectly straight, giving people a sense of an inexplicable oppression. In the inner part of the hall, the tables and chairs were all black, it was solemn and serene. ¡°If I may ask, where is Prince Li?¡± Gu Qianxue is slightly uneasy as she inquired the male guiding the way. The male turned his body, his eyes brought along pity, he clapped his hand, a guard shortly brought a tray along, on top of the wooden tray, steadily placed is a unique porcelain bowl. Gu Qianxue¡¯s heart firmly fell. Chapter 20 - Gamble Such a good Prince Li, he had not even given her the opportunity to explain herself out. There was no one in the hall, only a bowl, what was inside the bowl, no need to use her mind, anyone could figure out what was inside it. The guiding man said, ¡°Eldest Young Miss Gu, two days ago, our Prince had said, today is the day you had mentioned for the both of you to meet up, hopefully you still remember this.¡± Gu Qianxue understood his words, ¡°This is the poison?¡± ¡°Indeed it is.¡± The man confirmed. ¡°If Young Miss Gu has no courage to drink down the liquid, this one beneath(*zaixia) is able to help Young Miss Gu.¡± Gu Qianxue lightly laughed while shaking her head, stretching out her hand slowly taking the warm bowl of poison medicine into her hands, ¡°Rest assured, whatever this young miss(* ben xiaojie) lacks, the thing that I lack the least most of is courage. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s something I¡¯d need to trouble you to bring a word for me to his Prince, brother¡±(*not literally, С¸ç) ¡°What word(s)?¡± The man asked. Gu Qianxue made the gesture of drinking down the warm bowl of poison, ¡°Consort Qin¡¯s illness, perhaps I am able to treat it.¡± At this moment, there were only two people present in the hall, the male guide and Gu Qianxue. Everyone else was blocked from the outside, no one knew what had happened in the hall at all. ¡°Young Miss Gu, what had you said just now?¡± The guiding man was in a state of shock. Gu Qianxue¡¯s heart knew, what she had done was the right thing, in the past she had heard news about how Consort Qin¡¯s body was not well and was out of sorts, our family ancestors had passed down a book on medicine, there were very few records about the rare diseases in the world, yet I wonder if I could be of assistance to Prince Li.¡± The man furrowed his eyebrows, his eyes within them held suspicion, ¡°There is a book on medicine that has been passed down by the ancestors in the Gu¡¯s Residence, why had this news been not passed before?¡± Gu Qianxue slowly put down the bowl, ¡°Not the Gu family, but the Zhao family.¡± ¡°Zhao family? Could it be that Marshal Zhao Yuanzheng, Field Marshal Zhao?¡± The man continued to ask. ¡°Naturally, Field Marshal Zhao is my grandfather, don¡¯t know if this little brother would have known this already?¡± Gu Qianxue answered. ¡°Could little brother be thinking that, how could this book end up under my hands, why had I not taken this book out before, am I right?¡± The man was quietly silent without a word. Gu Qianxue congenially continued to explain answering to him, ¡°Perhaps my grandfather had heard of this book, but whether he had seen it or not, this book, was something that had been given from my grandmother to my mother, as a form of wedding dowry. A few years back my hands and head were hard up, secretly snuck into the warehouse to steal my mother¡¯s jewelry to exchange for some silver for myself to spend, within all the gold and silvery jewelry, I had spotted a torn ancient book, thus I had brought it out.¡± These had been all naturally made up by Gu Qianxue at will, but they are not made up in a blind manner. As for Zhao Shi¡¯s mother she had no memory about, even Zhao himself had no memory, because she had already passed away. According to legend, my grandmother was an orphan and was rescued by Marshal Zhao. They became husband and wife, she died while giving birth to Zhao Shi. Marshal Zhao loved his wife so much that he didn¡¯t marry once again. He had only one wife and one daughter all his life. ¡°I¡¯ve read that book several times and had burned it, the contents of it is a little boring.¡± Gu Qianxue lifted her eyebrows and shrugged her shoulders. Obviously, the movements that were made by her looked rather playful on her body. The man hesitated, not knowing if Gu Qianxue was talking freely, with the thought of whether he should tell is His Highness Prince Li about this matter. Gu Qianxue looked at the man with a smile. The slender jade like hand held up the bowl filled with poison. ¡°Little brother, you are the last person I will be seeing before my death. Shouldn¡¯t you tell me your name?¡± ¡°¡­¡­¡± The young man who is still pondering is speechless. It is really Gu Qianxue¡¯s topic is too big. ¡°They all say that the one who ends up in this life is the one whom they are also destined to be reincarnated. Maybe you and I are the so called predestined.¡± Gu Qianxue squinted her eyes at the man, her thick eyelashes, like a butterfly¡¯s wings, gently shook delicately. Gu Qianxue was flirting with handsome men? Not really. She was just stalling for time, because she knows there was still one person that was hesitating. ¡°¡­¡­¡± The man is much more embarrassed, his mouth was wide open, he had not a clue of what to say. ¡°Do you know, the consequence of fooling benwang?¡± Suddenly, a deep but pleasant male voice came from behind the screen on one side of the hall. Chapter 21 - Are You Provoking Benwang? Qianxue¡¯s redden translucent lips bented up¡ª as she expected just as she anticipated, that person was eavesdropping. ¡°What else can be done, chanting for death*.¡± Gu Qianxue flashed the bowl of poison in her hands, contented, as if she was swirling a famous red wine. *t/n interpretation: kinda like waiting for death/she¡¯s already facing death; either way she¡¯s going to die The young male immediately flashed to the side, his back sweating, he felt Gu Qianxue was indeed as if the same as the general rumors, silly and stupid, with death near at head she still provokes Prince Li, His Highness. Not a few moments later, accompanied with two soft coughs, from behind the screen paced out a person, it was not anyone else but precisely Prince Li. As before, it is still a brocade black robe, a black belt and black jade, on his cuff as well as his collar, a gold thread is used to embroider luxurious decorative design, the brocade lining material was the best quality, under the view of dimmed light, it is still in general hold an elegant luster. Only seeing Prince Li¡¯s gloomy fair cheeks, and narrowed pair of eyes as cold as frost. ¡°Gu Qianxue, are you provoking benwang?¡± His voice was weak, but it also gave people a strong pressure. Qianxue raised her eyebrow, disdainfully said, ¡°Do you think I have nothing to do but to provoke you? Besides, I, Gu Qianxue in the capital is also considered a small person with power, what else do you hope* for, a good family¡¯s virtuous lady?¡± * t/n interpretation: what else do you expect me to be- a good family¡¯s virtuous lady? Prince Li was in the middle of the hall slowly sitting down on the delicate and refined high official seat, ¡°You really believe that I do not dare to kill you?¡± Gu Qianxue darted a smile, ¡°Chanting* to be killed, kill me, once you¡¯ve killed me, even if you don¡¯t look upon that minister father of mine, you have had at least offended my grandfather Marshal Zhao. I had thought my mother had cheated the most out of my father, now it seems like you have ridiculously been cheated out by my father.¡± (*thanks plum for the help!) *t/n interpretation: waiting for death/she¡¯s already facing death; either way she¡¯s going to die Prince Li killing her is the equivalent to the Emperor who offended Marshal Zhao, if not cheated* out by my father, then what else could it be? *t/n: cheated off of ¡ª the father is taking advantage of Prince Li because although the Gu family was the cause of the crime, they will not chase after Prince Li for Gu Qianxue¡¯s death, however her grandfather- Marshal Zhao would, so basically whether it¡¯s the Gu family or Zhao¡¯s who chases this matter, the Gu family benefits from this. Gu Qianxue lowered her eyes, the corner of her mouth held back her smile, still as before she swirled the bowl of poison. She is not scared of Prince Li killing her, not for any other reasons, but for the reason of Consort Qin¡¯s illness. Prince Li¡¯s face has yet to change in any slightest degree, only quietly looked at her, suddenly picking up his thin lips, indeed as if an iceberg cracked its corner. ¡°Since you claim to be able to cure the illness, why are you still repeatedly provoking benwang, exactly did you want to die or did you want to lIve?¡± Gu Qianxue naturally wanted to live, but to provoke in this way is because she does not want to lose her imposing momentum. She ben* is just weak, if she didn¡¯t have the momentum, then it is really letting others make difficulties, if that is the case, it is better off to die directly instead. *refers to herself in third person Similarly, the aggressive momentum can also give people a certain confident facade. In actuality, she is not in the slightest confident about Consort Qin¡¯s illness. ¡°I¡¯d rather die with dignity than cowardly live.¡± Gu Qianxue spoke. Inside the hall was deathly still, waiting for a good while, Prince Li then let out a weak light laugh, ¡°Okay, benwang then will give you another chance, if you really are able to cure imperial mother, then I will allow you to live with dignity, otherwise.¡± Prince Li paused for a moment, ben then in a freezing cold voice, suddenly even colder, ¡°benwang will then let you know, how to die even more miserably.¡± Gu Qianxue raised the bowl in her hand, ¡°If it¡¯s said like this, this thing I do not have to drink it?¡± Prince Li ignored him, refused the young male¡¯s support, slowly stood up leaving, again disappearing into behind the screen. (t/n: it is indeed written in the way where Prince Li does not reply to Gu Qianxue and walked away) Gu Qianxue tilted the bowl, letting that poison be poured down onto the floor, only to see the ground of a layer of corrosive bubbles. Is it sulphuric acid or hydrochloric acid? If this thing was to be drunk, in order¨C the oral cavity, esophagus, etc, and all the other organs will one by one corrode, indeed very ruthless. Prince Li left, the young male turned back, ¡°Young Miss Gu, please follow me to the backyard then.¡± Gu Qianxue while holding the bowl tossed it, a sound of something breaking, only the bowl broke. She stared coldly at the broken medicine bowl on the floor, the corners of her lips were hooked with determination¡ª she, Gu Qianxue¡¯s life is firmly strong, to let her die, how can it be this easy? The hall¡¯s front entrance was reopened, right when Gu Qianxue stepped out, Yu Lian and Yu Cui, the two people were boo-hoo crying, while crying they also discussed what death method they should use to be buried with Young Miss. Gu Qianxue darted a smile, reached her hands and placed it on the two maids¡¯ foreheads knocking lightly on each person¡¯s head, ¡°I did not see that you two are still pistachios* ah, originally my mood was a little depressed, but seeing you two, ben young lady¡¯s mood is brightened up. *pistachios: amusing ¡°Young Miss Gu, this way please.¡± Jun¡¯An*¡¯s attitude was more respectful than it used to be. *Jun¡¯An is the young male who guided Gu Qianxue, the author never truly introduced his name till now, (t/n: I swear lol I even went back to the previous chapter to check, she did tease him but he never said it >< ) The danger has passed, Gu Qianxue unexpectedly once again with a flash of understanding, rose from the dead*, ¡°Jun С¸ç (little brother*), I will have to trouble you.¡± *idiom as translated *Jun С¸ç (little brother) will be named as Little Jun when referred Jun¡¯An frowned slightly, but also did not say anything, only focused on guiding the way. Gu Qianxue followed, Yu Lian and Yu Cui hurriedly waited to *serve left and right. *waiting around ¡°Young Miss, are you alright now? Prince Li, His Highness is no longer killing you?¡± Even if she saw Young Miss safe and sound, Yu Lian¡¯s heart was still firmly clenched. ¡°For the time being, there are no matters, but if I cannot treat Consort Qin, I¡¯m afraid I will die an even more miserable death, it will not simply just be a matter of a bowl of poison anymore.¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s tone was light. Yu Lian was once again deeply worried and sick at heart, Yu Cui however was optimistic, ¡°Young Miss will definitely be able to, Young Miss¡¯s magical hands bring the dying back to life*, from dry bones to become muscles, you can bring back my sister from the gates of hell, even more will absolutely be able to cure Imperial Consort Qin.¡± *idiom as translated Gu Qianxue couldn¡¯t resist from releasing a smile and said, ¡°Fool, how is Yu Lian considered an illness? It is only an open wound that was infected that caused her to have a high fever, nothing much, if you change to any random Great Doctors* they will also be able to treat.¡± *common household doctors Jun¡¯An who was guiding the way could not help but turned his head to glance at Gu Qianxue, from before till now the news he has heard of Minister Gu¡¯s Eldest Young Miss *not an ink on the chest, not a single thing was right, however now it seems rumors also cannot all be fully believed. *did not have any single thought that was right// everything about it was wrong During speaking, they had already stepped into the backyard of Prince Li¡¯s Residence. Prince Li¡¯s Residence took up a large space, the landscape was unusual, each and every grass and wood are made from a master¡¯s hand, all the bricks and tiles were gorgeously incomparable, the same small bridge over a flowing stream, but in the middle of Prince Li¡¯s Residence, there was indeed a sense of a grand momentum. Perhaps, it was polluted by the owner of this temperament. Prince Li is twenty five years old, unmarried, it is said he also does not even have a single concubine, although it is the backyard, however indeed feels like it is missing not a few mansion houses, only in comparison to the front yard, it was a lot gentler. Gu Qianxue also could not help but to sigh with sorrow, Prince Li is although strange, but he is a filial son. ¡°We have arrived, Young Miss Gu, this Nanshan Courtyard is precisely the courtyard that Imperial Consort Qin resides, you for the time being will stay inside the hall to rest, in a little while there will a *Momo (same as Mama) in the front to take care of you.¡± Jun¡¯An said. *Mama, Momo: elder female servant, high ranking Gu Qianxue brought Yu Lian and Yu Cui to enter the residence hall, just sat down, and already some servants offered hot tea and desserts. ¡°Alright, thank you for troubling you again Little Jun.¡± Gu Qianxue voice just fell, Jun¡¯An immediately even without turning his head escaped and exited the courtyard. Yu Cui curiously asked, ¡°Young Miss, why did this servant feel that person is really scared of Young Miss?¡± Gu Qianxue shrugged, ¡°I also do not know, perhaps it¡¯s because I slightly took some liberties with him.¡±* *interpretation: somewhat like molested but she only slightly flirted/seduced him Yu Lian and Yu Cui both opened their mouth wide, using the expression of seeing a ghost to look at Gu Qianxue. ¡°What sort of expression is that?¡± Qianxue only felt it was hilarious. Yu Lian spoke, ¡°Young Miss you really changed, from before till now you although.. cough, somewhat without learning or have the skills, however when it comes to the male and female matters you were always very cautious, constantly you expect yourself to be for the identity of the Crown Princess, don¡¯t even talk about talking to other men, even if it is to look once, you are not willing to look.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Gu Qianxue raised her tea carried with both hands, slowly took a mouthful, ¡°there are plenty more fish in the sea, if the Crown Prince is intended to marry me, and if we do not get married, you can hand over a purse* is also fine, however to completely ignore me for so many years, don¡¯t tell me I need to hang myself off the crooked tree to death*?¡± *hand over a purse: pay her money *hang oneself off the crooked tree: put yourself to something you will not get In reality, Gu Qianxue has not yet said it, this marriage basically cannot happen. First, not to say about the other Gu Qianrou¡¯s display to the Crown Prince of her willingness to cement old ties by marriage with their brothers and sisters* relation. A single sentence ¡ª will the Emperor allow the Crown Prince to have such tremendous power? *cousin/relatives relation As a doctor in the previous life, Gu Qianxue did not understand any history and tactics, but as common sense, she in fact knew that emperors liked the art of checks and balances, balancing the forces of all sides to achieve the effect of mutual restraint. The Crown Prince already has the Prime Minister as his mountain of support, don¡¯t tell me he also wants to pull Marshal Zhao? One military and the other civil, could it be the Emperor is just not afraid of the consequences of his own son¡¯s power?¡± Furthermore, the Emperor is still very young, he has not even hit fifty years old. Exactly who suggested this marriage? Who arranged this? Is the Emperor harboring evil intentions? Could he be trying to sound out something?¡± Too many unknown problems surfaced in Gu Qianxue¡¯s mind, she only felt that her head hurt. Coming to this strange time and place of two days , she already faced so many problems, she does not know how many brain cells have already sacrificed themselves. Sighing, Gu Qianxue decided to throw whatever Crown Princess marriage to the back of her head, she should first deal with Consort Qin¡¯s illness, or else she does not have the life to be any Crown Princess. Thinking of this, she took a sip of tea one after another. At this present moment, an old woman brought a few servants along quickly entered the hall. The old woman¡¯s age is below sixty, white hair, face full of wrinkles, but her pair of eyes are indeed fierce, her whole body appears to show she is capable, experienced and has strength, with even a glance, one can tell she is in charge. ¡°This person must be Young Miss Gu, this old body¡¯s family name is Shen, others all call this old body, ¡°Shen Momo.¡± Shen Momo¡¯s face did not have a slightest smile, even more *to open the door and see the mountain,she is not willing to go the slightest to give her a polite greeting. *idiom: to get right to the point Gu Qianxue stood up and bowed her body, ¡°Qianxue has now met Shen Momo, the Imperial Concubine¡¯s (niangniang/depending on their title) conditions are urgent, I will have to trouble Shen Momo to bring Qianxue to see the Imperial Concubine.¡± Gu Qianxue suspected, this Momo is indeed not an ordinary role, the other person from the start looked down on the Gu Residence¡¯s Eldest Young Lady, just by chance to see that, by exchanging a polite greeting to have enough to meet the need is also not her specialty, it might be better off to be straightforward and receive what¡¯s to come and be patiently endure. (t/n: meaning that Shen Momo¡¯s status is high enough where she does not need to give basic courtesy greetings to Gu Qianxue and if she¡¯s not giving her face that means it¡¯s better for Qianxue to just take it in full on instead of passive aggressively. ) Shen Momo blankly stared, soon after, there was some appreciation in her eyes, ¡°Alright, *Miss Gu this way please.¡± *will interchangeably use Miss/Young Miss Gu for convenience Gu Qianxue brought Yu Lian and Yu Cui, who followed Shen Momo to her left and right, she brought them to the front of a house, taking the medicine box from Yu Lian¡¯s hands, Qianxue personally brought the medicine box into the room, directly hitting a strong smell of medicine. Inside the room, she only saw a gorgeous large decorative carved pattern bed, lying in the bed was a female in a light purple cheongsam. The female¡¯s age is thirty five, the appearance of six*, her appearance is beautiful and benevolent, between her brows and eyes, unexpectedly is very similar to Prince Li. *referring to her beauty, appearance of six people These two days, Gu Qianxue fantasized not a few times about the conditions of Consort Qin, perhaps auditory hallucinations and illusions, perhaps to laugh foolishly and talk to oneself, perhaps hitting people and destroying objects, but how did she not yet think of, Consort Qin, the Imperial Concubine is only quietly lying on the bed, as if she was sleeping. Qianxue blanked, turned around and asked Shen Momo, ¡°If I may ask, Momo, on an ordinary day how does the Imperial Concubine work and rest, were there any abnormal behavior?¡± Shen Momo¡¯s gaze sank down to the ground looking towards Consort Qin¡¯s bed, ¡°Imperial Concubine only has been quietly lying, her hands and feet are rigid, to not say a word.¡± ¡°Hands and feet are rigid? Didn¡¯t outside widely spread that the Imperial Goddess* has been ill because of madness?¡± Gu Qianxue was shocked. *will interchangeably use Goddess and Concubine for Consort Qin Shen Momo sighed a breath, and said, ¡°I will not conceal this from young lady(*guniang), when the Imperial Goddess first onset with the illness, I have always felt that on her side there were tangible and intangible moving abouts, very often will hear someone calling her name, now and then even more one cannot help but to cry and laugh, however this condition continued for an year, an year later she has changed¡­ to today¡¯s appearance.¡± Gu Qianxue nodded her head, ¡°I understand, Shen Momo, can I immediately diagnose and treat the Imperial Goddess?¡± Shen Momo¡¯s face looked with expectations, ¡°This would be for the best.¡± Gu Qianxue also did not pay her greetings, and immediately went to the front, the many servants in front of the bed bowed their bodies and excused themselves, Qianxue then started examining Consort Qin¡¯s situation. Everyone was surprised, because this Gu family¡¯s Eldest Young Miss¡¯s diagnosis is quite strange, it was not like the other Great Doctors of that sort that feels the pulse, but to also pry open the eyes and also to pry open the mouth, and to also use a kind of bamboo pipe placed on Imperial Goddess¡¯s front chest, now even more used a bamboo hammer to hit Imperial Goddess¡¯s knees. What exactly does Miss Gu want to do? The glimmer of hope in Shen Momo¡¯s eyes were completely shattered, she ben thought Young Miss Gu could have ¡®real knowledge is not showy*¡¯ and now it seems, it turns out she is a madwoman. Who in this way diagnoses other people? *idiom as translated (t/n interpretation: it seems Momo think Qianxue is pretending by doing miscellaneous actions as to examine her, and does not acquire real knowledge) In reality, Gu Qianxue is using modern Western medicine¡¯s method to diagnose, at this time she is doing the knee jump reaction test. After conducting a complete set of examination, Gu Qianxue can be sure that Consort Qin, the Imperial Goddess is not at all ill with madness, exactly at this time, she is suffering from a sort of illness similar to the modern frozen illness, only her reaction is her entire body and muscle is rigid, with slow blood flow. She dares to be certain, overtime, when the muscles of Consort Qin¡¯s internal organs become rigid, it is precisely the day she will lose her life. Shen Momo¡¯s voice was frigidly cold, her tone brought a faint impatience, ¡°Young Miss Gu, Imperial Concubine¡¯s illness, are you able to cure it?¡± Her back to the crowd, Gu Qianxue bit her lips, there was a sort of feeling like she was driven to join the Liangshan Mountain*. *to drive to revolt; to force her to desperate action When she stood up and turned her body around, she had already changed to a confident expression, ¡°This illness, of course I can cure.¡± Footnote: yiniang/ niang niang can be used interchangeably depending on their position and title Yiniang = aunt, mother, concubine, goddess, empress Consort Qin to the Emperor/imperial family/people: Imperial Concubine to the people due to her reputable status: Imperial Goddess to her son, Prince Li: Imperial Mother depending who Consort Qin is being referred to; to which identity, her title changes. Eldest Young Miss, Gu Qianxue Young Miss Miss Gu Chapter 22 - The Behind the Scenes of Consort Qin’s Illness Old Shen Momo¡¯s eyes flashed with surprise, but the surprise merely lasted for a fleeting second, ¡°Young Miss Gu, whatever had happened in Minister¡¯s Residence this old body had also heard little of it, but there are some words this old body need to remind you of. If you had thought, that treating the Imperial Goddess to buy for time, then you have made a big mistake, you must know that, fire cannot be wrapped up with paper if you really were to lie to Prince Li, if there comes a day where Prince Li gets to know of this, the consequences of it, it is something that you are not able to afford it yourself.¡± Gu Qianxue indifferently laughed while nodding her head up and down, turning her body around to seriously take a look at Shen Momo and said, ¡°Qianxue knows that Momo is telling me this for my own good, though rest assured, I said that I would be able to treat (her) then it means I will be able to treat, even though short term treatments is not that good at all, I still have my own ways, in letting the Imperial Goddess¡¯s condition improve.¡± Shen Momo coldly laughed while shaking her head, her look turned into one of that seriousness, looked around (and said), ¡°You are all dismissed.¡± Maid Zhouwei listened afterwards, bidded her greetings then retreated to go out. Gu Qianxue¡¯s eyes drooped downwards, her heart knew, that this Shen Momo indeed was not a simple role that played in this game, she must know some of the inside story regarding Consort Qin¡¯s madness. Waiting for the room to quieten down, Shen Momo only then slowly spoke, ¡°Since Miss Gu thinks that you are able to cure of Consort Qin¡¯s madness, then this old body would like to ask of you, Imperial Goddess had obtained what sort of illness?¡± What Consort Qin gained was not a mental illness, but it also is not madness either, in this way what did Shen Momo mean when she had asked this sort of question? Did she knew some of the insides of the story or is she trying to test her? How should she answer this?¡± Shen Momo wore a ashgray coloured padded clothing, the bottom half is a dark blue tight fitting skirt, her greying hair was tied up to a bun where not a single piece of hair was out of place, apart from the piece of a basic external accessory hairpin, there was nothing else apart from that. The atmosphere suddenly solidified. Gu Qianxue quietly stands on one side of the carved bed, drooping her eyes downwards. Under the slight smell of the medicine in the room, she has a sense of standing out of the world. Her pale red lips slightly open, ¡°Does Momo want to hear the truth, or lies?¡± Shen Momo sneered, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s the truth. I have lived for so long, could it be that, you, this silly little girl, be able to have the last laugh?¡± Gu Qianxue nodded, then raised her eyes, her eyes burst out a sharp gaze within the thick eyelashes. ¡°Imperial Goddess is indeed poisoned.¡± ¡°!¡± Shen Momo¡¯s eyebrows suddenly wrinkled, and the old woman¡¯s eyes were full of killing intention. Gu Qianxue chuckled and said, ¡°Momo is really contradictory. If I don¡¯t see the illness of the Imperial Goddess, you will kill me for cheating out of Prince Li; if I see the disease of Imperial Goddess, you will still kill me in order to silence myself. No matter what the truth is, I have no way to live. Aren¡¯t you like Prince Li? But I don¡¯t understand. I pushed Prince Li into the water and Prince Li had killed me. But I have no grievances about what was in the past and no hatred in what happened in the recent days. Why do you have to make me suffer like this? Since you don¡¯t want the Imperial Goddess to be ill, and you¡¯re afraid that the truth will be seen by others, why don¡¯t you just let me diagnose the disease?¡± After a few words, she was speechless. Gu Qianxue glanced at Shen Momo lightly, ¡°In fact, I¡¯m not afraid of Prince Lii.¡± Mother Shen was stunned, and then there was disdain in her eyes, ¡°Oh?¡± Gu Qianxue showed his hand, ¡°Although I, Gu Qianxue am not a very important personage such as a prince or a princess, my father is still also a second grade official. My grandfather is the Grand Marshal of the town. If Prince Li is not afraid of trouble, he can kill me. Now I take the risk to see the Imperial Goddess. I just don¡¯t want to implicate my grandfather and mother.¡± Gu Qianxue said and looked deeply at the sleeping Consort Qin on the bed. ¡°Prince Li tried every means to save his mother. Why not I, Gu Qianxue, give it a shot? At the end of the day, he is just a poor child who can¡¯t live without the Imperial Goddess whom she is also his mother. ¡° After hearing this, Shen Momo finally relaxed her eyebrows and sighed, ¡°Good boy, you should diagnose the Imperial Goddess. As long as you do your best, even if you can¡¯t cure the Imperial Goddess, I will try my best to keep you safe.¡± Was Gu Qianxue really hating to part with this cheap mother Zhao Shi in this whole lifetime? It was really something that was hard to answer. Gu Qianxue was also gambling on women¡¯s nature and maternal love. Obviously, she had won. It was easy to guess the identity of the person who poisoned imperial concubine Qin without thinking much about it. It¡¯s probably some people in the harem. Who are they? She doesn¡¯t want to know. She just wants to protect her life and live in peace and security. With permission, Gu Qianxue took out the self-made medical equipment again and diagnosed Qin Fei again. The bamboo tube is a simple stethoscope used to listen to the heartbeat rate. Because of Gu Qianxue¡¯s female identity, she had an unique advantage in consulting Consort Qin¡¯s illness. She can observe all the body features of Consort Qin closely and without any scruples. Through the breathing and heartbeat sounds, and body surface features, she can predict the direction of treatment she would be using, even if she is unable to know the name of the illness. ¡°Miss Gu, will you call the maid in with your old body?¡± Asked mother Shen. ¡°No, they¡¯re in the way.¡± Gu Qianxue¡¯s face did not change, a pair of bright eyes focused on looking at Qin Fei, light way. Shen Momo did not speak. In fact, she was very suspicious of Gu Qianxue. Even though Gu Qianxue was right, Shen Momo always believed that the eldest lady of the Minister, who had a poor reputation and was extremely mediocre, could not suddenly become a doctor. What¡¯s more, it¡¯s so weird to use a bamboo tube and a bamboo hammer. Gu Qianxue put down all the ¡°medical equipment¡±, stood up and began to twist her wrists and roll her shoulders. Shen Momo was scared by the said line of actions and blocked her while standing in front of Consort Qin. ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°You have invited so many doctors. I think some of them had saw the cause on mother. Since we can see that it has not been cured, it shows that the poison is not so easy to solve. So, instead of continuing to tangle with the results, I might as well try to find a way to relieve the disease immediately. ¡± The bones were examined by Gu Qianxue this girl to obtain the encephalogram by rattling the bone down a bit. Different from the coarse action, the tone of the bone had always been steady and unreactive. She doesn¡¯t know why, clearly the other party is just a 14-year-old girl who has not grown fully yet into an adult, and still an unknown official lady, but she exudes a kind of admirable aura. This aura made Shen Momo have the illusion that Gu Qianxue can finally cure Qin Fei¡¯s illness. When Shen Momo became aware of her way of thinking afterwards, she only felt that it was ridiculous. Laughing ridiculously at herself for her entire handful of age she had lived for so far, unexpectedly that there was this kind of young delusion. ¡°Yes, but what is Miss Gu going to do?¡± asked Shen Momo.. ¡°Just now I did an inspection on the knees to test for palpitations on the Imperial Goddess and found that her muscle spindles, tendons and neurons were okay. This is a good sign that her body has not been fatally damaged, especially the spine and spinal cord.¡± Gu Qianxue said as she took off the outer coat on her body. Shen Momo looked at all this in a daze and to go as far as not stop her from removing the coat off Consort Qin¡¯s body.. Gu Qianxue continued to explain while doing some preparatory activities. ¡°There are several kinds of poisons, no matter the size or the type of toxicity. They act on the nerves, blood and muscles. It¡¯s lucky that the person who poisoned Consort Qin did not reveal his or her identity. The poison is chronic, and the drug is not too much in quantity nor is it toxic in poison quality. It¡¯s a pity that she has been poisoned for too long¡­ ¡° Shen Momo couldn¡¯t help interrupting, ¡°Wait a minute, Miss Gu. You¡¯ve talked till you¡¯ve made this old body of mine dizzy till I feel like fainting, just say to the point, so what are you going to do?¡± At this time, Gu Qianxue had taken off the outer coat of Consort Qin, turned around, and earnestly said to Shen Momo, ¡°Very simple, a massage.¡± Chapter 23 - First sight of the odd effect And what Gu Qianxue had all done, it was a massage therapy that, specifically targets muscle paralysis, stiffness, and was invented by a modern doctor. Compared to the ancient kind of massage method, its more radical, extreme, and manipulative where in the speed of the massage goes very fast in operation, and with maximum strength and efficiency used. Although the patient would suffer immense pain, the effect is also very distinct and obvious compared to using the ancient kind of massagery. The reason why Gu Qianxue knew this massage set of techniques, was because when she was in the modern times, she volunteered to go help out at an orphanage. And inside the orphanage, many of them were children with congenital disabilities, including cerebral palsy children and down¡¯s syndrome children, because this set of radical therapy is effective for these diseases. Gu Qianxue had went a step ahead to learn it specially for them. But she never thought that, she would end up using it once again after crossing through space and time! Gu Qianxue did her operation (of massage), rubbing Consort Qin¡¯s flesh like some rag doll quickly, some angles of this sight may even give people the illusion of having broken bones. Shen Momo was scared till she stared off into space[1], her face was pale white and had wanted to stop the other, but at moment while she looked at Gu Qianxue¡¯s rigorous facial expression, she refrained herself from doing so. In the end, because it was too cruel to watch her, Shen Momo turned her head aside not bearing able to take another look. The massage continued on for a full half a shichen[2]. In fact, Gu Qianxue has over-treated the other already. Under normal circumstances, the massage treatment time should be about 20 minutes, and the maximum cannot exceed half an hour, but she has been doing it for an hour. The truth was that¡­ all she wanted was to overcome this danger and obstacle that blocked her way from advancing any further, that was why she took the risk to continue on with the massage. When the massage was over, Gu Qianxue was already sweating like hell and gasping for breath, her hands were more like sore folds. Not sure if Gu Qianxue had used the correct method, or that it was Heaven¡¯s mercy that helped, but the massage actually had an effect to it afterwards! Merely seeing with her pair of eyes, Consort Qin¡¯s all year round¡¯s paper like pale facial complexion began to lighten up and actually have a rosy blush to its expression, if the former Consort Qin was called a (pretty) patient that slept without neverending to wake, yet the current moment¡¯s Consort Qin was like sleeping so sweetly for just a mere while. Consort Qin has a pair of curved eyebrows, long and slender eyelashes, and a delicate nose, and vermilion red lips, like a smile, the corners of both lips rise slightly. Even in her sleep, there was a kind of virtuous beauty. Gu Qianxue looked down at Consort Qin and couldn¡¯t help but speak out, ¡°Imperial Goddess indeed is one of a gentle woman.¡± Shen Momo heard her words, and turned around. When seeing the change of Consort Qin, she was so surprised that she trembled violently. A pair of old eyes retreated sharp, full of moving, eyes full of tears, Shen Momo could not help but pounce on the past, kneeling in front of the bed, ¡°Imperial Goddess, Imperial Goddess, you¡¯ve woken up! Imperial Goddess, you¡¯ve woken up!¡± Gu Qianxue sighed and couldn¡¯t help but remind, ¡°Shen Momo, I merely activated the blood for it to start running for the Imperial Goddess. In fact, it hasn¡¯t been cured. This kind of massage is just skin and hair for Imperial Goddess¡¯s poisoning.¡± But as if she had caught a driftwood in the sea, she rushed over and hugged Gu Qianxue¡¯s leg. ¡°Miss Gu, you must cure our Imperial Goddess. Our Imperial Goddess is the kindest person in the world. You must cure her!¡± She was already choked to tears. Gu Qianxue quickly reached out and helped Shen Momo up. ¡°Momo, please calm down. I swear, I will try my best to cure the disease.¡± Shen Momo was very excited. She held Gu Qianxue¡¯s hand and refused to let go. ¡°It¡¯s heaven¡¯s eyes that are opening[3]. Finally, someone can cure Imperial Goddess¡¯s illness! Miss Gu, you should take good care of it. If you do, Prince Li His Royal Highness will not treat you badly. If you need any medicine, you may prescribe it and write it down. As long as it is available in the world, His Royal Highness can bear the brunt of it. ¡° Gu Qianxue was helpless. In fact, she had no clue about the poison. She just had a mere guess that the poison on her Imperial Goddess Consort Qin acted on the muscles, but in order to protect her life, she can¡¯t say that. ¡°The Imperial Goddess has been poisoned deeply. It can¡¯t be cured within one or two days. Momo should be mentally prepared.¡± Gu Qianxue said simply. Shen Momo nodded her head bobbing up and down, ¡°Okay, okay. As long as you can cure the Imperial Goddess, let alone one or two days, even if it will take be it a year or two years. I can guarantee that Miss Gu will be our guest of honor in the future.¡± Gu Qianxue was surprised. Even if she was a servant, she would still just be a servant. How could she dare to say such a big thing? How could she have thought that Shen Momo was not only the old maidservant of Consort Qin when she was young, but also the wetnurse of Prince Li. Her status in the mansion of Prince Li can be described as one below royalty. These are the afterwords. ¡°Miss Gu, you should write down and make a prescription. I must tell His Royal Highness about the good news.¡± Without waiting for Gu Qianxue to react to her words, Shen Momo turned and ran out. ¡°Write a prescription?¡± No one saw, Gu Qianxue¡¯s facial expression formed an ¡°embarrassed[4]¡± facial expression, how did she know what prescription to prescribe? The servant girls who served before came in. This time, they were extremely respectful to Gu Qianxue, as if they were serving their own master. Then, several servant girls came in, some holding trays with excellent tea and delicate tea; some had copper pots with warm water floating with petals; some were holding fragrant pancreases and towels; and some were holding four treasures of the study. These servant girls want to come to the order of Shen Momo to serve Gu Qianxue. Gu Qianxue was not polite at all, she let all the maids wait while she washed her hands, wiped her sweat, drunk some tea for a while, calmed down, and then start to write prescriptions for Consort Qin. Gu Qianxue¡¯s words are ugly, crooked and uneven in thickness. It is because Qianxue can only write hard, she never dreamed that she would cross, so she would not have practiced soft pen in advance. Fortunately, Gu Qianxue in this space and time is a person of no learning and no skill. With such a willful mother, she is naturally too arrogant to practice calligraphy. Her words are ugly and can be explained. The prescription prescribed is nothing more than some drugs for clearing away heat and detoxification, protecting the liver and nourishing the kidney. Taking some is better than the blood activating drugs prescribed by other doctors. Yulian and Yucui have been guarding the door, they are not allowed to enter, the two people are all very worried. When Gu Qianxue came out all of a sudden was surrounded and bombarded with questions. ¡°Are you all right, Young Miss?¡± ¡°How are you, Young Miss?¡± Gu Qianxue said with a smile, ¡°Of course I am well, things had went alright. You see, I¡¯m not short of any arms and heads[5]. Don¡¯t worry.¡± Yu Cui said excitedly, ¡°Miss must have cured the illness for Consort Qin. Just now, I saw that Momo ran out in a hurry. After that, I didn¡¯t know what to order. The servant girls of the palace were very attentive.¡± Thinking of Consort Qin¡¯s illness, Gu Qianxue frowned, ¡°Nothing too serious for the time being Forget it. Let¡¯s go back and talk about it.¡± The two girls immediately realized that Prince Li¡¯s residence was not the place to speak. They shut their mouths obediently and waited for Gu Qianxue to leave the palace, get on the carriage and return to the the Grand Advisor (Minister)¡¯s Residence. At the same time, Prince Li¡¯s residence, Nanshan courtyard. ¡°Your Highness, come and see.¡± Shen Momo eagerly led the way for Prince Li. There was the sight of, a black dressed Prince Li face covered with anxiousness, the whole body that was sharp reduced to the minimum, quickly walking into the yard. When he saw his mother¡¯s face improved, his eyebrows wrinkled slightly, and the ice bound eyes finally had a trace of tenderness. [1]ÏŵÃÄ¿µÉ¿Ú´ô ¨C dumbfounded for easier translation [2]ʱ³½ ¨C shichen, two hours [3]ÀÏÌ쿪ÑÛ ¨C God bless [4]‡å ¨C the facial expression Chapter 24 - The Old Madame’s Change of Attitude The time when the Grand Advisor¡¯s carriage turned up to a stop at Gu Residence¡¯s place outside, it was yet to be noon, but towards Gu Qianxue in her own words, was what seemed like an entire century had passed. As soon as she stepped out of the carriage, the cries of the wolf howling was heard, ¡°Daughter, my most beautiful and lovely daughter¡­¡­¡± No need to say about it, it was benzun¡¯s mother Zhao Shi. Everyone says that Marshal Zhao¡¯s only daughter Zhao Shi¡¯s the most idiot of all, but after a couple of days of contact with each other, Gu Qianxue felt that things were not just so simple as compared to that, Zhao Shi is not like a straw bag like person, but it seems more like a pathological condition of hers. Anyway, every time she sees for herself this obese, childish, cheap mother of hers, Gu Qianxue¡¯s heart unusally warmed at the thought of that. The time she stayed at Prince Li¡¯s Residence seemed to be a century for her, and maybe it was also seemingly a century for Zhao Shi. As soon as her carriage stopped, Zhao Shi ran out and must have been waiting at the door for her since all morning. ¡°Mother, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m fine.¡± Gu Qianxue was just also a few steps to go up, finishing up saying her words, and was pulled by Zhao Shi into her warm embrace cuddling her in the arms. Zhao Shi was scared silly, her chubby face was full of panic, she held Gu Qianxue with her left arm, and patted her on her back with her right arm and said in a panic, ¡°Good Xue¡¯er don¡¯t be afraid, we have your grandfather, good Xue¡¯er don¡¯t be afraid.¡± Her round and chubby body was trembling non-stop like fallen leaves. Clearly it was words to comfort others, but it seemed like the entire opposite where Zhao Shi was the one who had needed the comfort instead. Gu Qianxue was torn between laughing and crying, hurriedly extended a hand to Zhao Shi¡¯s huge back to exert gentle caresses to the other. With Gu Qianxue¡¯s comforting, Zhao Shi gradually calmed down and breathed in evenly like normal. At this moment, a maid came running over hurriedly, quickly giving her greetings to the pair of mother and daughter, and then said, ¡°Eldest Young Miss, the old madame requests for your presense.¡± Gu Qianxue lightly pushed away Zhao Shi, ¡°The Old Madame¡¯s news sure is well informed about updated news, Mother, you head back with a piece of mind, I will take a trip down to Manfu[1]Courtyard. ¡°I will also go.¡± Zhao Shi hurriedly said. Gu Qianxue shook her head, and stubbornly said, ¡°Listen to me, go back to Mudan[2] Courtyard and wait for me.¡± Zhao Shi saw this, and could only bow her head and nod aggrievedly, ¡°Got it.¡± With the company of the servant girl, every three steps she took she looked back at Gu Qianxue before turning to reluctantly leave. When approaching Mudan Courtyard, Zhao Shi suddenly realized something, patted her big thigh and said, ¡°Oh no, I¡¯ve made a mistake, it should have been me ordering Xue¡¯er. No, no, what had been told to me by Father was forgotten by myself again, Father should be angry, not good, not good, I have to go back and write an apology letter to Father.¡± She lifted up the hems of her skirt and ran to the room. Manfu Courtyard. It was just a while that she had returned back to the Residence, when the Old Madame called her over to understand the situation a bit better, everything was as expected within the plan. After entering the courtyard, the servant girls salute and greet Gu Qianxue respectfully. Qianxue responds faintly, and then calmly enters the hall. Old Madame Gu is waiting for her. It seems that she is also very worried. But different from Zhao Shi¡¯s worry about Gu Qianxue¡¯s safety, Old Madame Gu is worried about her family reputation. Once Gu Qianxue offends Prince Li, that is bound to implicate Minister Gu and his family. ¡°Qianxue wishes the Old Madame good and well health.¡± Gu QIanxue lowered down her body, and paid her respectual ceremonies to the person sitting up there. Zheng Shi was wearing a pale blue carved silk flowers plain face oblique lapel top, under which was a long black blue skirt. On the outside, she was wearing a brocade shawl of the same color as the long skirt. She was full of spirit and kind-hearted. But this is only on the surface. Under the mask of kindness, it is actually shrewd and powerful. Gu Shangshu has not inherited half of his sharp eyes like hawks. ¡°Come on, come sit with grandmother.¡± With a finger gesturing to the other to come sit beside her, she spoke. The servant girl nearby had already moved a carved stool for the young girl to sit on and placed it beside Zheng Shi. In a large family, people sitting in this position would mean that they were extremely favored in the younger generation. ¡°Thank you, old madame.¡± Gu Qianxue was lucky yet once again, and then moved forward calmly. She sat down on the carved stool, nodded her head and lowered her eyebrows. Her manner was elegant, and she was very meek and easy-going. Zheng Shi satisfiedly nodded her head, ¡°How has it been for while at Prince Li¡¯s side, able to forgive you or not?¡± Her tone was trying to sound out and put on her guard up while feeling out the other. Gu Qianxue lowered her eyes and sneered in her heart, Mrs. Gu really judged the situation. Yesterday, she accompanied Minister Gu in the three trials, today, seeing that she was safe and sound, she showed kindness to her. She was sure that if Prince Li had really investigated, the old madame would be the first to destroy her ties as relatives But if you think about it, you can understand that this kind of official family has a great deal of business. There are only seven or eight daughters-in-law of the old madame. It is also needless to say that the family relationship has been diluted. What¡¯s more, putting aside the old lady¡¯s character, it¡¯s strange to say that Zhao Shi, a cheap lady, whom she is also childish and ridiculous, and that she is mediocre and willful. If the old lady would like that kind of personality, it will certainly be deemed as strange. ¡°Answering back to the old madame¡¯s question, Prince Li had not said whether to forgive yet or not.¡± Gu Qianxue said, and seeing that the old madame¡¯s face changed in an instant, she didn¡¯t want to put it any further about it, she said directly, ¡°Though now that Prince Li has asked of me, whether or not I am able to cure Consort Qin¡¯s illness, so Prince Li can¡¯t do anything to me for now.¡± Zheng Shi was startled, ¡°Cure? How can you cure an illness?¡± Gu Qianxue replied, ¡°I am able to, but it is some external treatment. That year there was an ancient medical book in my mother¡¯s dowry, but it was not included in the dowry list because it was so shabby, a few years back, I looked through it several times, and there happened to be a disease similar to that of Consort Qin, I gave an attempt to cure it, but I had not expected it to have some sort of effect. ¡° Zheng Shi¡¯s face was full of surprise, ¡°Consort Qin Imperial Goddess¡¯s illness? It¡¯s a madness that can¡¯t be cured even by famous doctors all over the world. Are you able to cure it?¡± Don¡¯t blame Zheng Shi¡¯s low regard for other people. In fact, she had never shown any medical talent before. In other words, she hadn¡¯t shown any talent other than the exception of being arrogant and childish like her mother. Therefore, Zheng Shi turned a blind eye to the behavior of Concubine Pei both mother and daughter. ¡°Yes, for the time being, there are some effects.¡± Gu Qianxue answered. Zheng Shi¡¯s voice trembled. ¡°To cure the Consort Qin Imperial Goddess¡¯s illness is not a joke to be made fun of.. how about..¡± She said while her old face was pale white. Gu Qianxue said with a smile, ¡°Qianxue knows the old madame¡¯s worries. Why don¡¯t I take a pulse for the old madame for assurance¡¯s sake?¡± Zheng Shi did not expect Gu Qianxue to be so confident. She nodded after thinking about it. Calling a servant girl, to take a pillow for the pulse taking, putting her hand gently on it. Gu Qianxue stretched out her hand and used her thin white finger to check on Zheng Shi¡¯s pulse. She raised her head and said lightly yet seriously, ¡°Does the old lady have dizziness, headache, tight neck, fatigue, palpitation?¡± Zheng Shi was stunned and nodded suspiciously, ¡°Yes, what about it?¡± Gu Qianxue knew clearly, ¡°Judging only from the pulse can not be completely diagnosed, old madame please wait a moment, while I order Yulian to take my medicine box.¡± Then she turned his head and ordered the servant girl. Zheng Shi was terrified. You know, at her age, she had a big family and a big career. Her greatest fear was death. In other words, she hasn¡¯t enjoyed it yet enough. ¡°Qianxue girl, is this old body of mine really sick? Is it serious? Will I die? Why had the doctor of the residence that had come to see me before only said that it was the hot weather that caused the body temperature¡¯s rise? ¡° Gu Qianxue said, ¡°It¡¯s a disease indeed. So long as you consume in grains, who can be free from any sort of disease? As long as it has been early detected and active treatment has been given all will be good. ¡° During the speech, Yulian has brought the medicine box, and Gu Qianxue naturally uses her self-made simple stethoscope for further examination.