Golden Branch

"Divine Doctor Li? What Divine Doctor Li? I've never heard of him!"

Princess Rui said anxiously, "Twenty-one, don't be fooled by those women out there!"

"Although Ah Zheng's background is relatively low, her appearance and temperament are all perfect!"

"During the time you were away from the capital, she was filial to her elders, caring for her siblings, and keeping the huge palace in perfect order."

"She is also friendly with many of the noble ladies in the capital!"

Princess Langya was in mourning and could not go out to socialize, but Wang, the wife of the Crown Prince in the Marquis of Changle's Mansion, was very active.

Mrs. Wang Shao and Zheng Shisan were close friends and had collaborated on many businesses together.

Thinking of Zheng Shisan's dowry shop, the Rui Palace became more and more satisfied with this daughter-in-law.

The bride's dowry was generous, and when she was the housekeeper, she would more or less subsidize the palace.

Although the palace was not so impoverished that it had to spend its daughter-in-law's dowry, it had been silent for two years and was running out of money.

Zheng Shisan's subsidy greatly alleviated the crisis in the palace.

Besides, even if you are not short of money, no one will complain about having too much money.

Princess Rui likes the current state of the palace very much. It does not require her to consume her savings, and she can maintain or even improve her luxurious enjoyment.

And all of this was brought by the new bride Zheng.

Princess Rui did have some of the awkward thoughts of a mother-in-law. She couldn't bear to see her son being bewitched by his new wife, but she also hoped that he and his wife would live in harmony. Under her complex emotions, she also had some conscience.

Zheng Shisan is indeed a good bride.

It is really inappropriate that the son brought back a woman of unknown origin without his bride's knowledge.

Princess Rui didn't want her son to have two wives, but she felt that now was not the time to take a concubine.

Firstly, the young couple had been married for less than two years and the bride was not yet pregnant.

Secondly, the woman's origins were unknown, and the son brought her back secretly without telling his parents. This was definitely not the son's fault, and it must have been instigated by the woman.

How can someone who is so restless enter the palace?

Princess Rui thought that even if her son wanted to take a concubine, she would have to choose a suitable person, inform the bride, and then bring her into the family according to etiquette.

"How come you forgot the rules after going out?"

"Also, you went to the Northwest to fight, on official business. How can you confuse public and private matters?"

"If the news gets out, I will definitely be impeached by the censor—"

Even if the censor doesn't care about such trivial matters, what about Princess Langya and Duke Qi?

Zheng Shisan is Princess Langya's man.

Yang Shou bullied her, which was a slap in the face of Princess Langya.

Princess Langya was indeed a fake princess and was indeed in mourning, but the Duke of Qi stood firmly in the court.

A young man who has not even reached the age of twenty has already reached the rank of fourth grade in the government.

Moreover, even Princess Rui, a mere woman, knew that the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple was merely a stepping stone for the Duke of Qi.

He is too young and has little experience.

The sage and the prince both want to use him, but it is not advisable to promote him too much.

They were worried about forcing things, as they truly loved and trusted the Duke of Qi.

As Princess Langya's fiancé, Duke Qi loved Langya very much.

Last year on Langya's birthday, the Duke of Qi calculated the date and traveled two hundred miles to personally celebrate her birthday.

With such friendship and such favoritism, if Princess Langya was wronged, could Duke Qi just sit back and do nothing?

To put it bluntly, even though they are the blood relatives of the Saint, they are far less important than Lou Yu in the Saint's heart.

They were just idle members of the royal family, while Lou Yu was a rising star in the court!

Even Yang Shou's ability to get gilded this time was thanks to Princess Langya.

Princess Rui's few remaining consciences prevented her from picking up the bowl to eat and then putting it down to curse her mother.

The most important point is that Yang Shou’s future career still needs the continued support of his virtuous wife Zheng Shisan.

How could you, just for a vixen who had an affair without a matchmaker, just...

"Mother! I know! I know everything you said!"

"But, Asu is really different!"

"That genius doctor Li, whose surname is Li and name is Mingtang, is a nun. She has superb medical skills and can bring people back to health with her hands—"

Although Yang Shou sobered up a little after drinking the wine, his head was still a little dizzy.

However, he knew that if he could not explain things clearly, his father and mother would not tolerate Asu.

Asu is such a weak person, she is already alone and helpless. If she is driven out, how can she survive?

He knew that this was unfair to Shisan Niang.

He had no choice.

Furthermore, Shisan Niang is the most gentle and kindhearted person. She loves him the most and will definitely understand him.

However, now is not the time to confess to Shisan Niang.

He needs to take his time.

The matter of Dr. Li also needs to be kept confidential.

The person hasn't been found yet. If the news is leaked in advance and someone else gets there first, wouldn't that be terrible?

Yang Shou's mind was a little confused, and he tried his best to stay awake.

After saying so much, he finally mentioned the most important point: "A Su said that Dr. Li has saved countless lives and has treated several patients with heart disease!"

"Heart disease?"

Upon hearing these two words, Prince Rui, who had been stern and silent, could no longer sit still.

Princess Rui's eyes lit up, "Can that Divine Doctor Li cure heart disease?"

"It may be difficult to cure, but it can last for a few more years!"

Although Yang Shou wanted to prove Asu's worth, he didn't dare to lie in front of his parents.

Especially since this matter is of great importance——

Both the Queen and the Crown Prince suffer from heart disease. If there is a doctor who can cure them, not only the doctor himself, but also the person who recommended him will become a meritorious official valued by the saint.

Yang Shou didn't dare to exaggerate in the slightest for such an important matter.

He faithfully relayed his mistress's words: "Divine Doctor Li's medical skills are unparalleled, comparable to those of a god. But she is indifferent to fame and fortune, and has no fixed place to live."

"A few years ago, an epidemic broke out in West City. Divine Doctor Li traveled here and stopped in West City."

"A Su is from Xicheng. What's more, he used to be a neighbor of Doctor Li."

"A Su is smart and well-behaved. He respects Dr. Li's medical skills and takes the initiative to help."

"Dr. Li also likes Ah Su's kindness and teaches her some medical skills when he's not busy."

"Although Asu hasn't become her disciple, Divine Doctor Li and she have a semi-disciple relationship. When Divine Doctor Li left West City, he even left Asu his contact information!"

"Now, Divine Doctor Li is still traveling around the world, but Ah Su has a way to find her."

"...Father, Mother, I have already ordered people to follow the method Asu suggested and send people to look for him. I believe that it won't be long before we can find Divine Doctor Li and find a way to invite him to the capital."

At that time, Prince Rui's Mansion will secretly recommend and send Doctor Li to the palace.

Even if we cannot completely cure Queen Li’s heart disease, being able to let her live a few more years would be a great achievement!

Now that the Rui Wang Mansion has made great achievements, it no longer needs to rely on others and can return to the top and regain power!

Yang Shou became more and more excited as he spoke. He was already drunk, and when he thought of a bright future, he started dancing with joy.

Prince Rui and Princess Rui were also very surprised.

"Good! Haha! Great! Ah Shou, you did a great job on this!"

"...As for Ah Su's matter, everything will be done according to your ideas. As for Zheng's, I will help you cover it up!"

Princess Rui really doesn't have much of a conscience.

When she heard that the concubine was more useful, she was no longer so protective of Zheng Shisan.

She even changed her name from the slightly more intimate Ah Zheng to Zheng.

Zheng Shisan didn't know what the three members of Prince Rui's family were discussing, so she left the main hall and returned to her own courtyard.

She didn't rush to the bathroom to arrange for hot water, but instead beckoned over an inconspicuous little maid: "Go and check if there's anything unusual about my husband's visit to the city today!"

"Also, send someone to follow the princess to see if she has any unusual behavior recently."

Zheng Shisan has been with Wang Heng for many years and has witnessed Lou Yu's behavior with his own eyes. Naturally, he is not a weak and harmless little white flower.

She is the most sober and shrewd.

She did not have a large number of staff like Wang Heng and Wang Mian, but she also had her own spies.

During the more than one year since she married into the Prince Rui's Mansion, she did not just foolishly contribute to the dowry, but also took advantage of the convenience of being a housekeeper to make many arrangements.

She was the mistress of the house, and she was also wealthy and generous enough. What she could do in the palace was far beyond the imagination of Princess Rui, Yang Shou and others.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as Zheng Shisan wanted, even if she was not in the main hall, she could know the content of the conversation between Prince Rui and his family of three in detail and in a timely manner!

Sure enough, after Zheng Shisan finished arranging the matters concerning the clean room and slowly left his courtyard and headed towards the main courtyard, Zheng Shisan knew:

"Yang Shou returned triumphantly this time, not only achieving military merit, but also bringing back a woman!"

"The woman's surname is Su. She was secretly arranged by Yang Shou to stay in a courtyard a few blocks away from the palace!"

When Zheng Shisan heard the maid's report, he did not stop walking, but tightened his grip on the handkerchief:

"Amian is right. Men will only be content if they are hung on the wall!"

A hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes, but Zheng Shisan quickly adjusted his mood.

When she stepped into the main hall and faced her parents-in-law and husband, she became gentle and virtuous again.

She was respectful to the King of Rui and his wife, and gentle and considerate to her husband when he returned from abroad.

Seeing her affectionate look, Yang Shou felt a little guilty: Shisan Niang treated me with sincerity, but I -

However, Asu's matter is not just a simple love between a man and a woman, it also concerns the future of the Rui Palace.

Until things were done, he could only keep it a secret from Shisan Niang.

Zheng Shisan seemed not to notice Yang Shou's evasive look and continued to act like a wonderful lady.

Deep down, she had already begun planning to find out the woman's background as quickly as possible.

If necessary, she would ask the princess and her husband for help.

For some reason, Zheng Shisan had a hunch that that Ah Su was not just an ordinary mistress.

Yang Shou might be fascinated by beauty, but Prince Rui and Princess Rui are not the kind of people who can’t tell the difference.

They helped Yang Shou to conceal it, there must be something hidden!

……

Changle Marquis Mansion.

Xiao Wuji got off the carriage with the two beauties, and when he looked up, he met Wang Mian's eyes as he came out to greet him.

Wang Mian looked at her husband and then at the beauty, but she did not get angry in a hurry. Instead, she cast a questioning look at Xiao Wuji.

Xiao Wuji gave her a look that was both helpless and encouraging:

Madam, don’t blame me!

Next, it’s up to you!