Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

"Okay, thank you very much, Madam Jun. You've gone to a lot of trouble."

It was almost time, and dinner at the Xu residence was ready. The steward came to report, and Xu Huanshan and his party respectfully rose to their feet.

"Young Master Jun, Madam Jun, the meal has been prepared in the manor. Please move to the dining hall for your meal."

"Madam Jun, Young Master Jun, please come and have your meal."

"Lady Gu, Young Master Jun, please,"

"Sister Nanzhi..."

This family is being far too polite, making Gu Nanzhi feel uncomfortable and at ease at home.

"please"

The group made their way through the garden to the dining hall. Because Jun Yanchen didn't want to reveal his identity, Xu Huanshan sat in the main seat, though he felt quite uncomfortable in it.

Please take a seat.

"please"

"Thank you,"

After taking their seats, Xu Huanshan instructed the steward to serve the dishes, and soon rows of maids brought out one exquisite dish after another.

To be honest, it's these wealthy families who are particular; they strive for beauty and aesthetic appeal in everything they eat...

We'll see how it tastes...

And this wine, just from the aroma, you can tell it's no ordinary wine.

"Young Master Jun, Madam Jun, please..."

"please"

The meal was satisfying; the wine was delicious, and the food was tasty. However, Gu Nanzhi felt something was still off.

She had to hold her food the entire time, and since she was at someone else's house, she had to follow their etiquette. She was used to being free and unrestrained.

Now that she's in this era, her personality is better suited to mingling in the martial arts world than living under the patronage of a high-ranking family...

I've seen the doctor, eaten snacks, had a meal, and drunk wine.

Gu Nanzhi and Jun Yanchen are preparing to take their leave.

Xu Huanshan also offered a tray of silver, which Gu Nanzhi estimated to be several hundred taels. He was quite generous.

"Madam Jun, this is today's consultation fee. Thank you very much..."

"Ms. Gu, please accept this as payment for today's consultation. I'll need your continued help with the follow-up treatment."

Gu Nanzhi glanced at it and didn't accept it.

"Mr. Xu, gentlemen, I've come today because of the friendship between you two and Qingning. I won't accept any consultation fees today."

Furthermore, Madam Xu's illness has not yet been treated, so the consultation fee can be collected next time. Thank you all for your hospitality today. Farewell. Young Master Xu, Qingning, you are welcome to come to the shop for tea when you have time.”

"Farewell"

Jun Yanchen, still aloof, uttered two words.

Given this, how could Xu Chengzhi be foolish enough not to acknowledge the affection Gu Nanzhi had shown him?

"Alright, as you say, Madam, the consultation fee will be paid next time. Madam, I hope you will come to the Cuiyanlou restaurant to support me another day."

The Xu family, including Xu Huanshan, personally escorted Gu Nanzhi and Jun Yanchen to the gate of the mansion, watched them get into the carriage, and drove away.

Xu Ruilin felt proud. Today, a friend he knew came to the mansion, and his elder brother, who usually looked down on him, was unusually polite and attentive to his father.

Even if he felt it was because of Gu Nanzhi's medical skills that the two of them were so considerate, he was already very satisfied.

However, just as he was thinking this, Xu Huanshan looked at him with a hint of suspicion.

This left Xu Ruilin completely bewildered, thinking he was about to be scolded again.

"father......"

"Silly boy,"

His son is really...what luck! He's such a good-for-nothing, yet he's managed to meet someone like that and even become friends with him.

Xu Ruilin felt baffled.

"Hey, Dad, how am I, your son, so dashing and debonair, stupid?"

Xu Chengzhi patted Xu Ruilin's shoulder with a slight smile and a meaningful expression.

"Dad is praising you,"

Xu Ruilin looked at Xu Chengzhi.

Huh? Bro, are your eyes damaged? Or your ears?

Is this a compliment? How come he can't tell...?

Xu Huanshan stepped into the mansion.

"Alright, Lin'er, tell your father how you met Young Master Jun and Madam Jun,"

Xu Ruilin was even more puzzled. When did his father start caring about how he made friends? Was it just because Gu Meiren was a good doctor?

Never mind, never mind.

Thinking about how they met, he decided to tell the story.

He followed Xu Huanshan's footsteps, recounting what had happened.

"My acquaintance with Lady Gu is thanks to the eldest daughter of the Yang family..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Huanshan stopped and turned around.

"Oh?"

Seeing his father's interest, Xu Ruilin became even more enthusiastic.

"Father, please listen to me. It's like this: a few months ago, not long after Gu Meiren and her group arrived in Junlan..."

That day, my sister and I were out shopping when a servant came to tell us that the eldest daughter of the Yang family was bullying someone at Qingfeng Tower.

Dad, brother, you know me. Although I'm a bit of a scoundrel, I'm a man of principle. So I thought I'd go and take a look.

When they arrived at the restaurant, the eldest daughter of the Yang family was nowhere to be seen. Instead, Gu Meiren and her brother, Chu Xiao, were leisurely dining in the main hall...

"Over the years, countless good people have been harmed by the arrogant and domineering eldest daughter of the Yang family. No one has ever been able to stand up to the Yang family. Seeing how powerful they are, I decided to get to know them."

That's how I met Miss Gu and Brother Chu Xiao...

At this point, Xu Ruilin continued with a regretful tone,

"Back then, I was immediately captivated by Consort Gu's ethereal beauty and the aloof aura she exuded. Who would have thought that I would later learn that Consort Gu already had a good match? I was heartbroken."

Especially when I first met Young Master Jun, he was wearing a mask and sitting in a wheelchair. At that time, I thought he was unworthy of such a beautiful woman as Gu Meiren, and I wanted to compete with him...

As it turned out, the reason why Young Master Jun wore the mask was not because he was ugly, but rather because he was too handsome. Moreover, his leg had recovered, and most importantly, Miss Gu only had eyes for Young Master Jun.

Therefore, I can only be friends with him and give up on having any more designs on Gu Meiren…”

Xu Ruilin was happily chattering away, but Xu Huanshan and Xu Chengzhi were dismayed to hear that he had once fantasized about competing with the Prince for a woman, and even openly said it in front of the Prince.

They felt a surge of relief. Their foolish child was truly ignorant and reckless, utterly unaware of the immensity of the world...

Fortunately, King Yan was magnanimous and did not hold it against them; otherwise, it would be the Xu family, not the Yang family, that would be suppressed now.

"Lin'er, you're saying that Miss Yang has offended Madam Jun?"

"Everyone knows about the outrageous behavior of that eldest daughter of the Yang family. That day, she took a fancy to my brother Chu Xiao, but was ruthlessly rejected by both Miss Gu and Brother Chu Xiao."

Later, they even inquired around the city about Lady Gu and Brother Chu Xiao... It was said that they later blocked the road and forcibly robbed them, and shamelessly boasted that they would take Lady Gu and Young Master Jun back to torture them as servants..."