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After watching Qu Zi'an leave, a sinister glint flashed across Wang Mama's face.

"You lowly servant, this time, you absolutely won't escape!"

Granny Wang snorted coldly.

Bizhu helped Qu Zian walk out of the courtyard.

A cold smile appeared on Qu Zi'an's face.

"Young Master, what should we do now?" Bizhu asked in a low voice.

Qu Zian thought for a moment and said, "I need to go find the Grand Tutor and find out what his true intentions are."

Upon hearing this, Bizhu's eyes lit up, and she said, "Young Master, how about we do this?"

Qu Zian nodded in agreement after listening.

The capital city, the Grand Tutor's residence.

"Father, what do you say we should do?"

In the study, Qu Ziyang looked worried.

"This is not something we can get involved in. I think we should just leave it alone," Qu Changqing said, frowning.

Qu Ziyang asked unwillingly, "Father, I don't understand. That's my sister! Even if we can't control her, we shouldn't let her run wild! I heard that woman ordered her to poison the young master!"

"Can we still manage this now? Look at the rumors circulating in the capital these past few days. The whole city is talking about it. We can't possibly handle it all," Qu Changqing said. "You don't need to worry about this. Just remember, no one is allowed to mention this, or don't blame me for punishing you severely!"

"Yes, sir! Your son obeys!"

Qu Ziyang gritted his teeth and said.

"Alright, you can leave now!" Qu Changqing waved his hand.

Qu Ziyang withdrew.

Qu Changqing sighed, secretly praying that he hadn't guessed wrong; otherwise, that person was truly someone he couldn't afford to offend.

Qu Zi'an, supported by Bi Zhu, arrived at the garden of the Grand Tutor's mansion.

"Bizhu, you wait here. I'm going to see someone."

"Yes."

Qu Zian walked towards the inner courtyard and found Granny Li in a corner of the back garden.

Upon seeing Qu Zi'an, Granny Li hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Highness."

"No need for formalities, Granny, please rise," Qu Zi'an said weakly. "Did you come to see me today because you need something?"

"Yes!"

Granny Li stood up and said, "Your Highness, I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

"Please speak, Granny."

"This old servant has heard that the Prince is unwell? Is it serious?"

"Thank you for your concern, Granny. I'm much better now," Qu Zian said with a smile.

"Since the Prince is unwell, shouldn't he stay away from the army?"

Qu Zian was taken aback, then smiled and shook his head.

Granny Li said, "Your Highness, even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about the Prince's Mansion! The manor's finances can't support the salaries of so many soldiers, so you must take good care of your health."

Qu Zi'an nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your concern, Granny. I understand. I will rest well and won't cause any trouble for the Prince's Mansion."

Granny Li nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then left.

Qu Zian sat quietly beside the stone table, lost in thought.

"This Granny Li seems honest and kind, but she's actually very cunning," Qu Zi'an muttered to himself. "But it doesn't matter. I'll figure this out sooner or later."

Suburban villas

Qu Zian arrived here and met Chen.

“Mother.” Qu Zian bowed.

Madam Chen nodded and said, "An'er, you've arrived."

Qu Zian stepped forward and sat down in the chair opposite Chen.

Seeing Qu Zi'an like this, Madam Chen felt heartbroken. She reached out and touched his forehead, saying, "You child, really, how can you not take care of yourself? Your illness can't be delayed!"

“Mother, I’m fine, don’t worry,” Qu Zi’an said with a slight smile.

"Anger, what's wrong?" Chen asked in confusion.

"It's nothing. Don't worry, Mother. I came to see you this time to talk about my sister," Qu Zian said with a smile.

"You silly child, you should go directly to the Old Madam about this. Why are you asking your mother? Don't you know?"

"Mother, do you know where my sister is?"

"You silly girl! I've heard about it all. Was it her who poisoned me?" Madam Chen asked in surprise.

"Um!"

Mrs. Chen frowned and said, "What she did was a bit excessive!"

Qu Zian remained silent, not uttering a sound.

Madam Chen sighed and said, "An'er, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but even though your sister did something wrong, it doesn't have to be like this! Besides, your sister isn't married yet. If she ruins her reputation like this, how will she ever get married?"

Qu Zi'an looked at his mother and slowly said, "Mother, do you know when she poisoned me?"

Ms. Chen shook her head.

"On the very day I returned home."

"What! How could this be?" Chen exclaimed in shock, then realized her mistake, covered her mouth, and said, "How could she do such a thing! This won't do!"

Qu Zian said, "Mother, that's not all. I gave her that medicine, and she said she would kill me if I didn't obey her!"

"What?!"

Chen stared wide-eyed at Qu Zi'an in shock. It took her a long time to recover before she finally said, "What did you say? She... dared to threaten you!"

"Yes. I am indeed under her control now. If I don't agree, I'm afraid she really will kill me." Qu Zi'an gave a bitter smile. "Mother, I really didn't expect her to turn out this way."

Madam Chen sighed and said, "Don't tell the Princess about this, lest she worry."

"Yes!" Qu Zian nodded. "I won't say anything about these things."

"I'm relieved that you think that way."

"Mother," Qu Zian hesitated, then finally just sighed softly.

"Don't worry about it, An'er! You don't need to worry about this matter, I will handle it. Just focus on getting better," Chen said.

Qu Zian was slightly taken aback and said, "How...how could I not worry?"

Madam Chen looked at Qu Zi'an and said, "You are the prince's younger brother, which is equivalent to my son. How can I not worry about you?"

A warm feeling welled up in Qu Zi'an's heart. He looked at Madam Chen with gratitude and said, "Thank you, Mother."

“Silly child, don’t be so polite with your mother. We’re family.” Madam Chen patted Qu Zi’an’s arm affectionately.

"Yes, Mother, I understand."

"That's good, An'er. You've just recovered, so take good care of yourself. I'll handle this matter."

Looking into Chen's resolute gaze, Qu Zi'an felt a surge of warmth in his heart and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Mother."

“Don’t talk nonsense. We’re all family. It’s only right that I do anything for you,” Chen said.

"Alright, I understand. Mother, you should rest early too."

"it is good."

As Chen watched Qu Zian's departing figure, a sinister glint flashed in her eyes. She snorted coldly and cursed Qu Zishu in her heart as a fool.

"You idiot, how dare you hurt Ange'er! I will never forgive you!"