Abandoned by the best children? I just take out the space

"I dare not disobey the order of the Third Aunt." The little maid's voice was shrill, and she was grimacing in pain because of the whipping.

Seeing that she confessed so quickly, Aunt Xiao San was furious and wanted to make some excuses, but Wan Shufang didn't give her a chance at all and turned to Old Madam Xiao.

"Old Madam, would you like to see if the hairpin is genuine?"

Hearing the threat in Wan Shufang's tone, the old lady paused and glared at the third concubine fiercely: "No need, Third House, step back, I will deal with you later!"

"Now that the matter is clear, Ah Chu doesn't need to go to the ancestral hall."

"Oh, Madam Xiao is indeed sensible." Wan Shufang said sarcastically, then walked to Shangguan Chu's side, showing a protective attitude: "A Chu is my student, and his medical skills and talents are among the best."

"If she were to take the palace examination, she wouldn't necessarily lose to a man. Besides, His Majesty has already allowed women to take the exam. Anyone who dares to stop her would be disobeying His Majesty's order!"

She glanced sharply at the Xiao family members present, and took out the special document with the holy seal.

With the document in hand, no one dared to speak. They all knelt on the ground and paid their respects to Wan Shufang. Even Old Madam Xiao was no exception. The only ones standing were Wan Shufang and Shangguan Chu.

Seeing that everyone was quiet, she gave them another warning look and said in a cold tone, "I'm making this clear today. If I find out that anyone is causing trouble for Ah Chu or preventing her from taking the exam again, I will punish them according to the law."

"We will follow Madam's instructions." Everyone bowed with frustration. Although they were angry with Shangguan Chu in their hearts, they dared not say a word in front of Wan Shufang.

In response, Wan Shufang put away the documents with satisfaction, gently took Shangguan Chu's hand, ignored the Xiao family, and took her back to the room.

Inside the house, Shangguan Chu looked at Wan Shufang gratefully, his voice sincere: "Madam, thank you. If it weren't for you, I would have accepted the punishment today."

"Achu, I'm helping you not because I know you, but because you're not wrong." She looked deeply into her eyes with a complicated expression: "It's not your fault, you don't have to admit it."

Hearing this, Shangguan Chu was stunned for a moment. She hadn't heard such words for a long time since she got married. Except for Xiao Jingheng, no one in the Xiao family stood on her side.

And they would always pick the time when Jamel Xiao was not around to bully her and use filial piety to suppress her.

Thinking of her situation during this period, Shangguan Chu felt very aggrieved and cried for a long time in Wan Shufang's arms. Seeing this, Wan Shufang reached out and gently patted the back of the person in her arms.

"Alright, alright, don't cry, Ah Chu, just prepare for the exam. With this warning from the Xiao family, no one should be so blind as to cause trouble again."

"If someone really causes trouble, tell me and I'll punish her for you."

As soon as the words fell, the little girl in her arms raised her head, her eyes misty with tears, looking at her pitifully, sniffing softly: "Okay, thank you for your care, madam."

"Silly child, it's getting late. Just focus on your studies. I'll be leaving first."

"Yes, ma'am, I'll take you there."

Shangguan Chu wiped away her tears and insisted on seeing Wan Shufang out the door before walking back. She silently cheered herself up and picked up the book to read again.

Wan Shufang, on the other hand, strolled back to the mansion. As soon as she arrived, she saw Chen Changli standing at the door. She was startled and strode over to him: "Chen Changli, why are you back? Have you figured out the Beidi incident?"

Hearing this, Chen Changli took her hand and walked back to the house while saying, "The Northern Di people seem to be plotting a rebellion. They have been provoking and making deliberate moves on the border in recent days."

"But since there's no evidence, we dare not rashly send troops to suppress it, lest we damage the peace and give them something to use as evidence against us."

Beidi and Dayong have always valued peace and harmony, and have always kept to themselves. Whoever starts the trouble first is the one who is wrong. Wan Shufang was also aware of this and nodded immediately.

"In that case, why don't we find the evidence first and then send troops."

"I think so too, but I haven't figured out where to start yet." Chen Changli pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and was about to continue speaking when he saw the housekeeper running over in a hurry.

Seeing Wan Shufang, the housekeeper stopped and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Sir, Madam."

"Why are you so nervous?"

"Madam, the young man you brought back refused to eat and was clamoring to see you. I had no choice but to come and report to you."

Hearing the housekeeper's words, Wan Shufang was slightly stunned. After thinking for a long time, she finally remembered who this person was. She looked at Chen Changli and said softly, "Chen Changli, go back to the room and wait for me."

"I'll go see him."

"The blue eyes?"

Hearing this, Wan Shufang nodded. Seeing that Chen Changli was a little unhappy, she half-coaxed and half-pushed him away, and then went to see the young man.

In the guest room, the young man was lying on the bed, biting the quilt out of boredom, and on the table was the delicious food prepared for him by the housekeeper, with all kinds of flavors, sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty.

But he didn't touch a single bite...

Wan Shufang frowned and walked into the room. Seeing that he still had wounds that had not been cleaned, she ordered the maid: "Chun Ju, go get some medicine."

"Yes, ma'am." Chunju responded and stepped back. After a moment, she took back the medicine and handed it to Wan Shufang.

She took the medicine and walked closer to the boy: "Your injuries haven't healed yet. Come here, I'll apply the medicine on you."

Hearing the sound, the boy raised his head. The moment he saw Wan Shufang, a glint of light flashed in his eyes. He jumped out of the bed barefoot and rubbed against Wan Shufang's side in an instant: "Sister, you finally came to see me!"

The boy's excited voice resounded in her ears, so enthusiastic that Wan Shufang was a little overwhelmed. She smiled awkwardly and patted his head: "Sit down."

"Okay, I will listen to my sister."

He sat down obediently, his blue eyes blinking, staring at Wan Shufang motionlessly.

Wan Shufang looked at him a little helplessly. She coughed lightly and forced herself to change the subject: "Why don't you eat?"

"I don't want to eat. Without my sister, I don't want to eat anything."

Tan Tai He pitifully tugged at Wan Shufang's sleeve, his pretty lips moving as he pleaded, "Sister, can you come to see me every day from now on?"

Hearing this, Wan Shufang held her forehead helplessly and wanted to refuse, but when she remembered that the person in front of her was mentally handicapped, she softened her heart: "Just heal your wounds well, I will come to see you."

"Okay!" The young man cheered, his handsome eyes full of light, which made Wan Shufang feel a little guilty, and she put the medicine box away silently.

Since Tan Tai He kept pestering her, she stayed with him for a long time before returning to her room.

The palace examination was approaching, and with only five days left, Xiao Jingheng's health had improved greatly. Before preparing to take the examination, he took time out to go out and have a small gathering with his classmates.

In the restaurant, a group of men were drinking and chatting happily, laughing constantly, and complimenting Xiao Jingheng one after another.