Painting Doctor Jinhua

Lanling Wang, who was riding his horse into the South Gate, suddenly pulled the reins and stopped. Lu Yu followed him curiously and asked, "Prince, what happened?"

Gao Changgong thought carefully about what Chen Shuling said.

"What did he mean by 'I understand'?" he asked.

"My Lord, this Prince of Shixing is extremely strange. Others collect antiques, calligraphy and paintings, but he collects the bones of the dead. Today he even wanted to drag you to dig up the tomb of Grand Tutor Xie. This man is full of evil intentions and has absolutely no good intentions. We should not have any contact with him in the future."

"He really has bad intentions. He asked me what kind of beauty is worthy of being called a stunning beauty, and then asked if she... is worthy of my attention. What does that mean? What does he want to do?"

Lu Yu's face changed and he secretly sighed that something was wrong.

At this time, Gao Changgong said solemnly: "Let's continue to send a few people to keep an eye on her. If there is any unusual movement, report to me at any time."

"Staring at her? Prince, the "she" you are talking about... is that young lady who is a miracle doctor? Could it be that Prince is really interested in that young lady?" Lu Yu asked jokingly.

Gao Changgong glanced at him and suddenly sighed, "We are just the same kind of people, but she did something I dare not do. What's more..." He suddenly changed the subject and said jokingly, "Such a beauty, wouldn't it be a pity if she died in the hands of others?"

After saying that, he once again rode his horse and led a group of cavalrymen towards the city's main hall, leaving Lu Yu standing there in a daze:

What does the prince mean by this? Could it be that...he has really come to his senses?

……

When night fell, Ling Ye also rushed back from the suburbs. At that time, everyone in Zaochun Courtyard who had been busy all day had fallen asleep, and Xiao Jinyu also fell into a light sleep.

Ling Ye didn't want to disturb them, but Xiao Jinyu woke up quickly after hearing the sound. She called out to him through the window as he was standing in the moonlight. Ling Ye then responded and quietly went in.

"Girl, Prince Shixing took Prince Lanling to play horse racing and rabbit hunting outside the South City Gate for a day. During the hunting, he seemed to have suggested going to the Meilinggang Tomb to search for treasure, but Prince Lanling rejected it, so the prince has not taken any action today."

Xiao Jinyu nodded, thinking of the scene in the day when Lanling Wang lifted the veil to rescue her. That radiant face seemed to have been deeply imprinted in her mind a long time ago, making her feel like a warm spring was poured into her, inexplicably familiar and moved.

She knew that this feeling came entirely from the original owner's instinctive reaction. Could it be that Xiao Jinyu in her previous life was acquainted with King Lanling?

"Girl, why not let Ling Ye kill him? After all, it's not a pity for such a wicked prince to die!"

Seeing Xiao Jinyu in deep thought, Ling Ye suddenly said.

"After killing him, what about you? Can you get away with it?" Xiao Jinyu asked back.

Ling Ye fell silent. Given his current physical condition, if he wanted to kill the Governor of Yangzhou who was heavily guarded, he would have to be prepared to sacrifice his life.

"I said, whether it's Princess Yunyin or this King Shixing, they are both powerful people in the Chen royal family. Killing them will definitely attract the attention of the government and even the court. Especially since this King Shixing is Chen Xu's favorite son. If you want to kill him, you must be fully prepared and have a perfect way out that will not harm yourself."

Having said this, she paused and continued, "Ling Ye, don't take your life lightly!"

"Yes, girl!"

"During this period of time, you should rest well in this Early Spring Courtyard. Tomorrow I will buy some guards for you. You can let them do some things. Before the elegant gathering on March 3rd, I need you to help me forge a few hidden arrows!"

Making weapons and hidden weapons is also Ling Ye's forte, and as long as she provides the design drawings, Ling Ye can create effects that satisfy her.

"Yes, the girl made the sleeve arrows to give to Xiao Xianlang and others?"

"Yes! In this chaotic world, no one can live a peaceful life hiding under the wings of others. The best protection I can give them is to let them have enough ability to protect themselves. Before that, learning to use hidden weapons is the simplest and fastest step."

"Okay, I will definitely live up to your wish!"

Ling Ye answered with a folded hand, and then asked, "Girl, about buying a guard..."

"Don't worry, I won't just recruit some spies from other places. Hiring guards is just a cover. What we really need to do is to gather together the remaining members of our team that were once scattered in Jiankang City. After your injury is completely healed, you will do it!"

"Yes, girl!"

Xiao Jinyu smiled again.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly said solemnly:

"As for the matter of King Shixing wanting to dig up the tomb of my Xie family's ancestors, it does not require force to resolve. Instead, it only requires an opportunity!"

……

The night passed quickly. For Xiao Jinyu, it was the most peaceful sleep she had had since her rebirth. The other people in Zaochun Courtyard seemed afraid of disturbing her. Even when the sun was high in the sky, no one woke her up. By the time she woke up naturally, it was already three quarters past the hour.

"My lady, you are finally awake. Did you sleep well last night?"

As soon as she saw her wake up, Ah Xiu brought in warm water, tooth powder, a copper basin and other toiletries, and helped Xiao Jinyu wash and dress.

"What time is it now?"

"It's still early, don't worry, ma'am."

Xiao Jinyu looked at the silhouettes of the trees outside the window under the bright sunlight and sighed, "It's already three quarters past the hour, right? Ah Xiu, why didn't you wake me up?"

"It was Master Xiao who didn't let us wake up the lady. Master Xiao said that the lady had been too tired these days and wanted her to rest more."

After that, Ah Xiu asked again: "What would you like to eat today, my lady?"

"You don't need to ask me today. Now that there are more people at home, I should ask for their opinions. Ah Xiu, it's too hard for you to take care of me alone. Let Shi Yan and Shi Zhu do some things!"

Shi Yan and Shi Zhu were two of the maids Xiao Xian bought yesterday.

"Yes, ma'am." Ah Xiu said with tears in her eyes.

"A Xiu, have you ever thought about what you want to do in the future?" Xiao Jinyu suddenly asked.

Ah Xiu shook her head repeatedly: "As long as I can always follow my wife, I will do whatever my wife asks me to do."

"Don't rush to answer me. You are also a very smart person. Only if you have a skill can you have a solid foundation for your life. Just like Shi Niang, think it through before answering me."

Not knowing why Xiao Jinyu asked this question, Ah Xiu felt a little uneasy, but she didn't dare to ask more.

Finally, he just answered, "Yes, lady!"

After breakfast, Xiao Jinyu continued to force out the remaining poison from Xiao Yuanshi. After an hour of acupuncture treatment, Xiao Yuanshi finally woke up. When she saw Xiao Jinyu's face, her expression suddenly changed and she became furious. She even shouted, "It's you, it's all you who killed my A-luan, it's all because of you... My A-luan is a daughter of a rich family, she is a daughter of a rich family, and you ruined her!"

Xiao Jinyu was a little stunned when she grabbed her clothes.

After making a fuss for a while, she suddenly covered her face and cried bitterly, "My A-Luan is so beautiful, so good, and so kind. She has given everything for our Xiao family. Why do you want to hurt her? Why do you want to hurt her?"

"It's all my fault. I failed to protect her!"

Xiao Xian, who heard the voice, ran in immediately, separated her and Xiao Jinyu, and sat down in front of the couch.

"Mother, did you remember anything?"

Princess Yunyin tried her best to poison them to erase their memories. The memories that Xiao Xian forgot were that his elder sister was wrongly driven out of the Xiao family and the secret conversations between the two unknown visitors. So what did his mother forget?

Seeing Xiao Xian, Xiao Yuan suddenly calmed down. She couldn't help but reach out and touch Xiao Xian's face, muttering, "You look like him..."

Who does she look like? Xiao Yuanshi did not continue to speak, but her eyes were filled with tears of reluctance.

Xiao Xian felt even more pain in his heart.

"Mother, I am Ah Xian, Xianlang, your son, don't you remember me?"

Xiao Yuanshi seemed not to have heard it. She just muttered to herself as if she was in a dream:

"My sons...are all dead, one by one, all killed...Da Lang...Er Lang...San Lang...I was wrong...I did something wrong..."

She suddenly buried her head in her hands and burst into tears.

"Mother……"

Xiao Xian called out again, but saw that Xiao Yuanshi was in a daze and didn't speak again. In desperation, he called Aunt Lin in to serve her food, and walked out of the room with Xiao Jinyu.

"Ayu, I'm really sorry, because you look so much like him, and when mother sees you she will always..."

"It doesn't matter. If I didn't know what kind of person Han Zigao was, I would also feel sorry for my mother..." Xiao Jinyu interrupted.

Hearing this, Xiao Xian seemed a little surprised and stopped.

"Ayu, can you forgive him, your biological father?" he asked.

"Whether I can forgive him or not is not up to me, but my mother. If even my mother has forgiven him, why can't I let it go?" She paused and said, "Besides, he is just a pawn being used by others!"

He was just a poor man who died unjustly and was cursed!

Thinking of this, Xiao Jinyu suddenly thought of the imperial edict again and said, "Uncle Xian, for the time being, we cannot let too many people know about grandma's affairs, no matter whether she is good or bad..."

"I understand. If she gets better, I'm afraid more people will want to kill her!"

Xiao Xian said bitterly.

Seeing that Xiao Xian looked sad, Xiao Jinyu changed the subject and said with a smile, "I heard that Uncle Xian has been intelligent and knowledgeable since he was young, and is well-versed in the Four Books, Five Classics and Six Arts. Ah Yu has never learned from him, so why not let Ah Yu compete with Uncle Xian today? How about archery among the Six Arts?"

Xiao Xian smiled and did not refuse.

The two of them found a large open space behind the Early Spring Courtyard as a training ground. Fenghuang made straw men and set up shields, and they began to practice.

Archery is not only one of the six arts of a gentleman, but it can also help one to shoot and kill the enemy to protect oneself at critical moments. In this chaotic world where even scholars have to carry swords and there are spies and vendettas everywhere, learning a life-saving skill is extremely important.

Although Xiao Xian had been paralyzed in a wheelchair for more than ten years, he had not abandoned the art of archery, so he was not so unfamiliar with it when practicing. Whether it was the posture, etiquette, strength or cultivation required in the process of archery, they were all perfect, but lacked a sense of sharpness.

“Uncle Xian, you’re not cruel enough!”

Xiao Jinyu suddenly said something.

Xiao Xian's face changed slightly, and he heard her say, "Sometimes being too merciful is not necessarily compassion. Why did our Xiao family end up like that in the previous dynasty? Wasn't it the tragedy caused by Emperor Wu Xiao Yan's excessive mercy?"