Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

The people waiting in the courtyard had different expressions. Only Ren Yuan leaned leisurely against the pillar in front of the door, quietly waiting for Mu Xue to come out.

When Mu Feng opened his door again, half a day had passed.

Hearing the door open, the people waiting in the courtyard all looked over at the same time. Mu Qinghe was the first to react and rushed over immediately.

Upon seeing Mu Xue come out, he hurriedly went to greet her.

"My lord, how is my son, Mu Feng?" he asked impatiently.

The genuine concern on his face made Mu Xue feel a little uncomfortable.

She said coldly, "It's temporarily stabilized. After the medicinal bath this afternoon, another acupuncture treatment will temporarily suppress the lesions and put Young Master Mu out of danger."

Ren Yuan merely pursed his lips at Mu Qinghe's behavior; he had no right to offer any opinion.

"Thank you so much, Doctor Gu. I will never forget your life-saving grace," Mu Qing said, clasping her hands in gratitude.

"I didn't save your life, so you don't need to thank me," Mu Xue said without any politeness.

Mu An, who was standing to the side, was sweating profusely. This young man really dared to speak his mind!

The general usually appears kind and gentle, but he is, after all, a warrior who goes to the battlefield to kill enemies, and he naturally carries a fierce aura.

However, this young man not only showed no fear in front of the general, but also showed no respect for him. He was the first person in Yu Nan City to do so.

Mu An then thought that everyone in Yu Nan City was saying that the pills auctioned by the Treasure Pavilion last time were made by the ancient doctor in front of him. An ancient doctor who could refine fifth-grade pills must have superb medical skills.

But then I thought again, this young man is indeed very capable at such a young age, and he will surely be respected and admired in the future. It is normal for him to be a little arrogant, after all, someone like him is a dragon among men.

Thinking this way, Mu An looked at Mu Xue again and felt that she was destined to be such a proud and upright person.

After finishing her sentence, Mu Xue didn't even look at Mu Qinghe. She walked straight to Butler Wang, who had arrived at some unknown time, and said, "Prepare lunch."

Butler Wang was somewhat surprised. How did this young boy know that he was the butler of the Mu family?

He was specially promoted by Mu An before Mu Qinghe left; he was previously the manager of the outer courtyard.

He glanced at Mu An and Mu Qinghe, and seeing Mu An nod, he said, "Master Gu, please follow me. This way, please."

Mu Xue called out to Ren Yuan and followed Butler Wang out of the Red Maple Courtyard.

Ren Yuan moved closer to Mu Xue and asked in a very soft voice, "Master Doctor Gu, you don't look well. Are you too tired? Are you alright?"

Mu Xue was taken aback, then glanced at Ren Yuan, her heart warming.

Her tone was no longer as cold as before, and she said, "It's nothing, it's just that the acupuncture process is too tiring. I'll be fine after a rest."

Master Zong had saved Ren Yuan's life, and now Mu Xue was Master Zong's only granddaughter, so he would naturally care for her more.

Otherwise, how could we possibly let him do the job of driving the carriage?

Ren Yuan was the only son of Ren Qi, the Minister of War. He came to the Treasure Pavilion only because he had nothing better to do than to visit Xiao Xue'er, whom Master Zong kept talking about.

He happened to overhear Liu Ming saying he was going to find Mu Xue, so he volunteered to drive the carriage.

The two chatted and laughed as they walked behind Butler Wang toward the dining hall. Zhu Zhiyue, who had been staring at Mu Xue, couldn't find a chance to approach her and strike up a conversation.

Xiaochun was also secretly anxious, cursing Zhu Zhiyue as an idiot.

Mu Qinghe's mind was no longer on the outside world; he had already rushed into the house.

Hearing Mu Xue say it was one thing, but seeing it with his own eyes was another. He needed to see it with his own eyes to feel at ease.

Changsheng was wiping the sweat off Mu Feng's body when he heard the noise. He looked up and saw Mu Qinghe walking in quickly. He bowed and stepped aside, leaving the best spot on the bed for Mu Qinghe.

Mu Qing stepped forward and saw Mu Feng lying on the bed. His complexion was much better than before, and his breathing was much more stable.

He and Mu An exchanged a glance, and they both saw admiration in each other's eyes. This ancient doctor's medical skills were indeed well-deserved!

Zhu Zhiyue did not go into the house with Mu Qinghe and the others, but instead stood under the big tree in the yard with Xiaochun.

Seeing that Mu Xue had already led Ren Yuan out of the Red Maple Courtyard, she gritted her teeth, turned around and said to Xiao Chun, "You wait here, I'm going to find the Ancient Physician."

Xiao Chun glanced in the direction Mu Xue had left, nodded, and said, "Miss Zhu, you must act according to the circumstances and not ruin your master's important plans."

“I know,” Zhu Zhiyue said.

After Zhu Zhiyue left, Xiaochun didn't go inside to wait at the door.

Zhu Zhiyue chased Mu Xue all the way to the dining hall before finally catching up with her.

She called out breathlessly, "Master Gu, please wait."

Mu Xue glanced at Ren Yuan, who understood and turned around, holding his sword horizontally in front of him to block Zhu Zhiyue's approach.

"What is it?" A cold tone came from Mu Xue's mouth.

Mu Xue didn't let her get close, but even at this distance, the fragrance of the datura flowers on her body could still faintly drift into Mu Xue's nostrils.

Mu Xue reached out and tapped Ren Yuan on the back, and Ren Yuan instantly felt his mind become incredibly clear.

"My lord, I wanted to ask how Brother Mu's health is?" Zhu Zhiyue's delicate and affected voice rang out.

Mu Xue shuddered upon hearing this. She rubbed her goosebump-covered arms and said, "I will discuss the young master's health with General Mu. It's best for outsiders not to ask too many questions."

Butler Wang happened to speak up, saying, "Please come in, sir. The food is ready. Please see if it suits your taste. If you need anything else, please let us know."

Mu Xue nodded to Butler Wang. She was still somewhat grateful, after all, he was the only person in the Mu family who had ever protected her in the Jiang family's case.

She sat down in the dining hall, not even glancing at Zhu Zhiyue who had followed her in.

Zhu Zhiyue was furious inside, but she didn't show it on her face. She walked closer to Mu Xue, but before she could get any closer, Ren Yuan blocked her again.

Zhu Zhiyue was very dissatisfied with the person who had blocked her way all day.

She spoke weakly, "My lord, I apologize for what happened at the gate earlier." With that, she bowed her head and half-squatted in greeting.

Mu Xue looked at Zhu Zhiyue with a cold smile, but Zhu Zhiyue didn't see Mu Xue's expression because she was looking down.

She waited and waited, but Mu Xue didn't say anything, so she looked up.

Mu Xue was already leisurely sipping her tea, not even glancing at her.

Now, Zhu Zhiyue was caught in a dilemma: whether to stand up or continue bowing.

She had no choice but to call out again, "My lord, I beg your forgiveness!" She emphasized the word "my lord".

Mu Xue didn't argue with her further, and simply said impatiently, "Alright, you can go now. Don't disturb my meal."

Butler Wang, with his keen insight, said, "Miss Zhu, you should go back first. Doctor Gu has been busy all morning and hasn't even had a sip of water yet. He should be allowed to rest!"

Anyone could tell that she was being asked to leave. Zhu Zhiyue looked extremely embarrassed. She bowed her head, quickly took her leave.