Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

"I also saw that the Sixth Miss's head maid, Shishu, was tortured beyond recognition by the Sixth Miss." Mu Hu was indignant. He inadvertently saw the scars on Shishu's forearm and immediately recognized that they were made by pricking her with an embroidery needle.

"Master, could we find Shishu and have him work for us?" Mu Hu asked Mu Xue for her opinion.

Mu Xue: I thought you were a chivalrous person, but I never expected you to want to take advantage of her.

"No rush, I have my own plans," Mu Xue said confidently.

"Yes, Master." Mu Hu took another sip of water and continued, "The Prince of Jing sent word after dinner that he will be taking the Sixth Miss to the Treasure Pavilion auction tomorrow. However, he would send clothes and accessories every year, but not this time, which made the Sixth Miss unhappy, but she did not throw a tantrum."

“Mo Shijie already has other plans. Mu Jiaojiao is probably a pawn he’s discarded. The reason he’s still bringing her along is just to appease An Rudie. You know, An Rudie is, after all, the younger sister of the Vice Minister of Revenue,” Mu Xue analyzed.

"But didn't Master An break off all contact with Concubine An back then?" Mu Hu asked, puzzled.

"If the relationship hadn't been severed, how could her own brother have risen to the position of Vice Minister of Revenue?" Mu Xue countered.

"Your subordinate is dull-witted, thank you for informing me, Master." Mu Hu suddenly realized.

An Jia came from a merchant family. Although there was no rule in this world that prevented three generations from entering the imperial court, it was still very difficult for candidates from merchant families to obtain important positions.

An Ruhai must have pulled some strings to become the Vice Minister of Revenue.

Over the years, during every New Year and festival, gifts would be sent to the An family mother and daughter from the capital. These gifts could not possibly have been sent by the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, nor would their own adoptive father send gifts through the capital. It was not hard to guess who sent these gifts.

“Our Aunt An is quite ambitious,” Mu Xue sneered. “She doesn’t care about the position of Princess Consort of Prince Jing. She wants Mu Jiaojiao to marry into the royal family.”

"How is this possible?" Mu Hu exclaimed in surprise.

"Let's wait and see," Mu Xue said with a mysterious smile.

"Isn't this Sixth Miss in love with the Prince Jing's son? The Sixth Miss won't agree, will she?" Mu Hu asked.

"Ah Hu, you need to take good care of your face," Mu Xue said.

"Huh? My face? What happened?" Mu Hu asked, puzzled.

"Be careful not to slap your face too quickly, or it will hurt," Mu Xue said seriously.

Mu Hu looked completely bewildered.

"Tomorrow, I will also be going to the auction. When you arrive, go to Mu Jiaojiao's courtyard and find the maid named Xiao Tao, who is in charge of cleaning. She will give you some information. Follow her directions to investigate some matters, and you will understand quickly," Mu Xue instructed.

"Yes, I understand," Mu Hu replied.

"It's getting late, Ah Hu, you should go and rest too. Remind the brothers to take care of themselves. Here, have one if you need it." Mu Xue picked up the white porcelain bottle on the table and tossed it to Mu Hu with a casual and carefree gesture.

"Master, what is this?" Mu Hu asked, puzzled.

"Oh, the pills I refined today can nourish the body. Just take them to strengthen your body." Mu Xue said casually, but Mu Hu was terrified.

Thank goodness I caught it!

"Don't refuse. Granny and Susu have everything, and so do you. You are all equally important to me, and you have everything you deserve," Mu Xue said quickly when she saw that he was about to refuse.

Fortunately, Mu Hu wasn't a stubborn person. He only hesitated for a moment before readily thanking Mu Xue and leaving.

Mu Xue admired his personality; he was straightforward and didn't procrastinate.

She's already looking forward to tomorrow's auction.

The auction at the Treasure Pavilion was held as scheduled.

Not only prominent figures from Yu Nan City, but also many members of large families from the four kingdoms came. Although the news of Mu Xue's fifth-grade superior Heavenly Spirit Pill was only released last night.

Yu Nan City is an important economic stronghold, and all the major families will more or less send people here. Even if the news is sent out late, a whole day is enough for the news to circulate.

Just before the city gates closed, a discreet carriage slowly made its way to the back alley entrance of the Treasure Pavilion.

"Xiao Ye, why did you come in person?" It was none other than Master Zong's voice.

A slender, white hand slowly lifted the curtain, revealing a mask of the same color. The mask gleamed coldly in the moonlight, revealing a beautifully curved chin and pale, pale lips.

A cool, deep voice rang out: "Having nothing to do, I came to take a look. With Elder Zong here, I'm naturally at ease." If Mu Xue were here, she would definitely recognize that this was Regent Ye Shangyuan.

"It's good to get out for a walk and clear your head. The capital is a smoky and polluted place; people there are practically moldy," Zong Hua complained.

"It seems Elder Zong is having a very good time in Yu Nan City," Ye Shangyuan said.

"Haha, happy, of course I'm happy. It's windy tonight, let's go inside and talk." Elder Zong was one of the few people who knew about Ye Shangyuan's physical condition, and he was very worried about this child he had watched grow up.

"Oh? It seems something good is about to happen." Ye Shangyuan, supported by his guard Leng Quan, got off the carriage and walked towards the back door.

"Of course! Let me tell you, I met a very interesting young girl, and I even adopted her as my granddaughter. Isn't that a wonderful thing?" Zong Hua said proudly.

"That's truly a joyous occasion," Ye Shangyuan said calmly.

"Tsk tsk, you kid, you're being too perfunctory. But let me tell you, my granddaughter is quite a character..." Zong Hua praised Mu Xue incessantly, making Ye Shangyuan somewhat curious.

The two walked and talked, with Zong Hua doing the talking and Ye Shangyuan listening. They arrived at the inner chamber and entered the outermost private room on the third floor through a secret passage.

Leng Quan, who was silently following Ye Shangyuan, couldn't help but wonder who this granddaughter whom Master Zong had taken in was.

Mu Xue, who had been nagged by Zong Hua the whole way, kept sneezing on the way here, making her think that she was about to catch a cold.

Zonghua had been talking all the way, and his throat was dry. He took a sip of water and continued, "Do you know what my granddaughter's most remarkable identity is?" Zonghua pretended to be mysterious and kept her in suspense.

"What is your identity?" Ye Shangyuan asked, playing along after Zong Hua had said so much.

"My granddaughter is an ancient doctor, a highly skilled one." He couldn't hide his pride, as if he were the ancient doctor himself.

"What?" Leng Quan was the first to shout excitedly, startling Zong Hua so much that he almost threw the teacup in his hand at him.

Ye Shangyuan clenched his fist hidden in his sleeve. He took a deep breath and asked, "Is Elder Zong's information reliable?"

Zong Hua was immediately displeased. How could this brat doubt his precious granddaughter?

"Hmph, believe it or not." Zong Hua crossed his arms and arrogantly turned his head away from Ye Shangyuan.

Seeing that Ye Shangyuan still didn't speak, Ji De Lengquan couldn't care less and hurriedly called out, "Master!"

Zonghua wasn't in a hurry; he just watched the master and servant.

"Master Zong, Master Zong, that's not what our master meant! Please tell us, please tell us! Our master loves to hear it!" Leng Quan said anxiously from the side.

The master's health is deteriorating, and the poisoning is taking longer and longer to manifest. There has been no news from the Second Young Master Mu. The entire Regent's Palace is filled with worry.

Who would have thought that news of the ancient doctor would be heard in Yu Nan City? Whether it's true or not, at least there's some news.

"I wonder who this ancient physician Elder Zong is referring to?" Ye Shangyuan finally asked.