Reborn to marry, the short-lived prince lived a hundred years
Chapter 52 Walked for Half an Hour
"Jiang...Nan...Xiao...family..." Meng Tingyue murmured softly, as if every word weighed a thousand pounds, hitting her heart.
"How is this possible? How could the Crown Princess's grandfather harm her?" Qing Dian was the first to come out of his shock, his brows furrowed, his face full of disbelief.
"Every word I said is true. If even a single word is false, I wish to be struck by lightning and be damned forever, with no hope of escape." Doctor Guo defended himself anxiously, his eyes full of anxiety.
Meng Tingyue tried hard to calm the turbulent emotions in her heart and slowly said, "Do you have any evidence?"
"If the Crown Princess doesn't believe it, she can ask the Xiao family for confirmation in person." Doctor Guo tried his best to defend himself.
After saying this, he suddenly stood up and ran to the medicine box with disorderly steps. After a panic rummaging, he finally pulled out a silver note worth one hundred taels.
He clutched the banknote tightly and strode back to Meng Tingyue, his tone filled with excitement. "This is the banknote the Xiao family gave me the other day. They also specifically instructed me to follow the prescription in the future without making any changes."
One hundred taels of silver notes, looking throughout the entire capital, how many people can take out one hundred taels at once, just to give it to an unknown small pharmacy.
"Crown Princess." Qinglan and Qingdian did not know the Jiangnan Xiao family, but they knew that Meng Tingyue cared about the Jiangnan Xiao family. Their eyes were all fixed on Meng Tingyue, full of worry.
Meng Tingyue remained silent, her eyes slightly lowered, making it impossible to see the emotions in her eyes.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Doctor Guo mistakenly thought that she was still doubtful, and hurriedly started to explain.
"That day, when the Xiao family came to my house and asked for medicine to replace some of the herbs, I was extremely reluctant. But they were so confident that the medicine would never harm anyone's life. I... I was blinded by them and somehow agreed."
"Over the years, I have been concerned about the Crown Princess's safety all the time..."
"Are you sure you didn't agree to it because of bribery?" Qing Dian's eyes were sharp, and she obviously didn't believe what he said.
Doctor Guo paused, his expression involuntarily becoming complicated, as if he was struggling and feeling bitter.
Seeing this, Meng Tingyue nonchalantly threatened, "Whether what you say is true or false, as a doctor, replacing medicinal ingredients without authorization is a serious offense and is tantamount to digging your own grave. If you can tell me honestly, perhaps I can show some leniency and not investigate further."
Upon hearing this, Doctor Guo struggled for a while before finally revealing the truth.
Nine years ago, he was still a barefoot doctor. Because of his passion and dedication to medical skills, he was lured to the prosperous capital by his so-called best friend.
He never imagined that this was a trap carefully set up by his good friend. Not only was he ruthlessly betrayed, but he also ended up penniless.
When he was at his lowest point, it was the Xiao family who extended a helping hand to him and generously donated money to help him open a medicine shop in a corner of the capital, allowing him to gain a foothold in this prosperous place.
The only request of the Xiao family was that he replace a few of the medicinal herbs.
"For years, I have been living in fear, worried that the prescription might go awry and cause harm to someone. I've been plagued by nightmares all day, unable to sleep. Now that the truth has been exposed, I leave it to the Crown Princess to deal with."
Doctor Guo seemed to have lost all his strength and sat down dejectedly.
Meng Tingyue stared at Doctor Guo, trying to catch a hint of lies and a flicker of guilt in his expression.
However, she was disappointed. There was only regret and helplessness in Dr. Guo's eyes.
At this moment, Meng Tingyue's mood has gradually calmed down.
No matter what the truth is, she must go to her uncle in person to find out the truth.
"I will thoroughly investigate this matter. If Doctor Guo is a smart man, don't even think about running away. Otherwise, I cannot guarantee the safety of your wife and children."
After she finished speaking, Meng Tingyue walked out, with Qinglan and Qingdian following behind her.
After leaving the pharmacy, Meng Tingyue got into the carriage with the help of Qingdian.
A calm voice came from the carriage, "Go to Jinweilou."
She gently closed her eyes and leaned against the inner wall of the carriage, feeling the subtle vibration of the carriage body as the horse's hooves lifted it up. The long years she spent with the bitter medicine kept emerging in her mind.
Soon, the scenes of her interactions with her uncle a few days ago emerged in her mind again. She chewed over those conversations and those looks in her eyes carefully, trying to distinguish the truth and lies hidden behind the warmth.
The carriage gradually slowed down until it came to a complete stop. Qingdian's voice rang out at the perfect moment, "Crown Princess, we have arrived at Jinwei Tower."
Meng Tingyue suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with anxiety.
It was not meal time, so there were not many diners in Jinweilou.
Qing Dian found a servant to ask about the room where the Xiao family would stay.
Ever since Meng Tingyue's wedding, Xiao Huaifeng and Xiao Wuyou have been staying in the inn on the grounds that they don't want to see Lord Meng and his friends.
The waiter took them upstairs, stopped outside a room and knocked on the door. When no one opened the door, he went to another one.
After a while, the waiter said, "The two guests from the Xiao family may have just left. Why don't you wait here for a while? They will definitely be back at dinner time."
Upon hearing this, Qinglan and Qingdian looked at Meng Tingyue at the same time.
Through the thin veil, they couldn't see Meng Tingyue's expression.
Meng Tingyue said in a calm and gentle tone, "If the two guests from the Xiao family come back, please send a message to the Prince's Mansion."
Upon hearing this, the clerk's attitude became even more respectful. "Yes, if anyone comes, I will deliver the letter immediately."
Qingdian took out a piece of silver from her purse and handed it to the clerk.
The waiter took the change and enthusiastically escorted the man out the door.
The two of them went out just to look at the shop, and Meng Tingyue could just send someone to look for it in the shop.
After thinking about it, she decided to wait for Xiao Huaifeng and Xiao Wuyou to come back before going to Jinweilou in person.
After returning home, she still couldn't calm down.
Nanny Qin noticed that she was absent-minded, so she brought a bowl of washed and cut fruit and placed it on the small table beside her.
"These are the oranges sent by the eldest son and the third daughter. They are said to be very sweet. Princess, please try them."
"My uncle and aunt sent it? When did they send it?" Meng Tingyue rested her elbows on the small couch and half stood up.
Seeing her so excited, Nanny Qin said without hesitation, "Half an hour."
"Do you know which direction they went?"
Nanny Qin shook her head.
Meng Tingyue lowered her eyes and lay back down.
"If the Crown Princess wants to find the eldest son and the third daughter, she can send someone to look for them at the inn where they are staying."
Meng Tingyue nodded, but didn't mention sending anyone to look for it. Instead, she looked at Nanny Qin and said, "Bring me the box I brought back from the Meng Mansion that day."
She hit her head that day and stayed in bed for several days. Nanny Qin took away the medical book and the box from her hand because of her injury and advised her not to overwork herself. She still doesn't know what was written inside.
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