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Chu Xingchi, holding the sobbing Chu Xingyao who could barely stand, placed her on a chair and handed her a glass of water, saying:

“In the future, ordinary men will certainly not be good enough for my sister, but men who are excellent in both literature and martial arts will probably not be willing to be a live-in son-in-law.”

Upon hearing that a member of the royal family could not become a son-in-law, Chu Xingyao broke down.

"A member of the royal family can't become a son-in-law, so what about her and Jun Jiuxiao?"

Chu Xingyao, who had almost stopped crying, burst into tears again, sobbing uncontrollably.

These words made her already weak body even worse.

Already weak, she cried for so long that she fainted from lack of breath.

Chu's father, mother, and the two Chu brothers were immediately thrown into a panic.

Chu Huaizhong looked on with affection. His daughter was so heartbroken for him that she cried herself unconscious.

Zhou Xiannan, the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an, had just returned from a trip last month.

Hearing that Chu Huaizhong was injured, he came to visit him on behalf of his father. Since he came often, he didn't ask the gatekeeper to announce his arrival and just walked in.

As soon as I entered, I saw Chu Xingyao with bloodshot eyes, unable to catch her breath, and looking like she had fainted from crying.

He didn't believe that Chu Xingyao felt sorry for her father. He knew perfectly well how much she had disliked Chu's parents since she was little.

Thinking of the rumors circulating outside about Chu Xingyao seeking a husband, he couldn't help but gasp.

Chu Xingyao actually fainted from crying because she couldn't marry Jun Xuanche.

After all these years, this little crybaby is still so prone to tears.

Chu Huaizhong was extremely anxious. At this moment, he only had his daughter's safety in his eyes, and he had long forgotten about Zhou Xiannan's arrival.

Chu Xingchi mounted his steed, its hooves pounding like drumbeats in everyone's hearts, and headed straight for the palace.

He had only one thought in his mind—to save his sister.

Soon after, he hurriedly returned with Physician Li. Physician Li was one of the best in the Imperial Medical Academy, with superb medical skills, and Chu Xingchi had high hopes for him.

The carriage sped along the street. Doctor Li's brows were furrowed. He was almost shaken to pieces by the journey, but saving lives was of utmost importance, and he couldn't help but feel anxious.

As their carriage passed by Jun Jiuxiao's carriage, Night Hawk's eyes were sharp enough to recognize Physician Li at a glance.

His voice came into the carriage:

"The young master Chu is lying down right now; it seems to be Physician Li from the Imperial Hospital."

"For Young Master Chu to be in such a hurry to summon Physician Li, something serious must have happened to Princess Dingyuan."

Whispers among the crowd spread like ripples.

"Alas! I have long heard that Miss Chu is infatuated with Prince Yan, Jun Xuanche. Now that General Chu has refused the marriage proposal and is looking for a husband for the county princess, the county princess of Dingyuan must be heartbroken."

"Yes, General Chu's actions, though intended to protect his daughter, were undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Princess Dingyuan."

"Who says otherwise? I wonder if the coming-of-age ceremony tomorrow will even be able to take place?"

Chu Xingchi rushed back with Physician Li. Physician Li went straight to Chu Xingyao upon entering and took her pulse:

"Princess Dingyuan is already physically weak, and this is because she was overwhelmed with grief, which is why she fainted. I will prescribe a medicine for her in a moment to help her recover."

As he spoke, Physician Li immediately performed acupuncture on Chu Xingyao and prescribed medicine. Chu Xingchi then handed Physician Li one hundred taels of silver, saying, "Thank you very much, Physician Li. I am deeply grateful."

"Young Master Chu, you're too kind. It was nothing." Chu Xingchi instructed the coachman to take Physician Li back.

Physician Li's medical skills were superb; his miraculous healing touch gradually restored a sliver of color to Chu Xingyao's face.

Although she was still pale, a spark of hope had been rekindled in her eyes, which had once held despair.

Chu Huaizhong sat by the bed, holding his daughter's hand tightly, his eyes filled with guilt and tenderness.

"Yao'er, it's all my fault. I didn't protect you well before, which made you weak. From now on, I will never let you suffer any more grievances."

His voice trembled, and every word was filled with heavy emotion.

Chu Xingyao gently shook her head, her voice weak but firm: "Father, Yao'er doesn't blame you. Yao'er knows that everything you did was for Yao'er's good."

A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, "Yao'er has grown up. From now on, Yao'er will protect herself, and she will also protect Father and Mother."

These words, though simple, reveal her inner strength and independence.

Chu Xingchi stood to the side, his gaze firm; he could see his sister's worry.

He then said, "The three conditions Father mentioned are harsh on others, but anyone who truly loves their sister can meet them. If they really can't, then I will support my sister for the rest of my life."

His words were full of love and promises for his sister.

Upon hearing this, Chu Huaizhong felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and he gently stroked Chu Xingyao's hair:

"My darling is the best girl. Daddy will definitely find the best boy for her in the future. Don't worry, my darling."

His words were filled with a father's pride and expectations for his daughter.

Zhou Xiannan stood at the doorway, his figure appearing exceptionally tall in the candlelight. He spoke softly.

“Sister Yao’er, you are a woman of extraordinary beauty; there are plenty of fine young men in the world.”

"If I really can't find anyone else, I'll just have to make do and marry into your family."

His words carried a hint of humor, yet also revealed his deep affection for Chu Xingyao.

Chu Xingyao looked at Zhou Xiannan, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

She knew that although Zhou Xiannan was cynical, his concern for her was genuine.

In her past life, when she was in trouble, Brother Zhou came to her rescue, but she fell into Chu Xinglan's ambush. Thinking of this, she said softly:

"Brother Zhou, thank you so much, Yao'er is really grateful." Her voice carried a hint of a smile, and although she was physically weak, her heart was filled with warmth.

Seeing Chu Xingyao wake up, Chu Huaizhong's mood improved significantly. The gloom on his face disappeared, replaced by a relaxed smile.

He joked, "If the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an were to become a son-in-law, wouldn't the Marquis of Wu'an tear down my general's mansion?"

His words carried a hint of a joke, yet also revealed his high regard for Zhou Xiannan.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiannan smiled nonchalantly, a sly glint in his eyes:

"Uncle Chu, what are you saying? If I were truly so honored, my father would be overjoyed, so why would he tear down the General's Mansion? He might even bring fine wine to thank you, Uncle Chu, and take in this unfilial son of yours."

As he spoke, he patted his chest in a serious manner, as if he were genuinely proud of becoming a son-in-law.

Chu Xingyao listened to their conversation, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

She knew that both her father and Zhou Xiannan were caring for and protecting her in their own ways.

She said softly, "Father, Brother Zhou, Yao'er knows that you are both doing this for Yao'er's own good."

"But Yao'er really doesn't need you to go to such lengths."

Chu Xingyao already had a plan in mind: if she couldn't marry Jun Jiuxiao, she wouldn't marry anyone else, but would help him as an ally of "Minghuang".

She managed to calm herself down.

She continued casually, "Father, Yao'er has made up her mind. I will not marry anyone in this life. I will stay at home with Father and Mother for the rest of my life."

"Once my brothers get married and have children, I'll help them raise their nephews and nieces."