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

Gu Nanzhi lay down on the bed, and Xia He only lay down on the floor after her young mistress had settled down.

In the next room, Cang Ling was also taking care of her master's needs, making his bed and so on. Only after she finished did Cang Ling come to Jun Yanchen's side.

Looking at her master, who seemed lost in thought, Cang Ling finally voiced the question that had been lingering in her mind.

"Master, what kind of medicine did Madam give you just now? Why didn't you ask before taking it? What if..."

Although he was eating, he was still keeping an eye on his master out of the corner of his eye. While the lady's behavior was unusual, she hadn't done anything to cause trouble.

However, many aspects of the lady's situation were illogical, and he hadn't yet gained her complete trust. He worried that his master might have lowered his guard because the lady was the one he secretly loved.

Clearly, the fact that his master had taken the pill without hesitation just now showed that his master had lowered his guard, but he still had to be on guard, fearing that the lady might really have some scheme, but had not yet shown it.

"Cang Ling, how confident are you about Mo Bai's search for medicine and the prescription for treating the illness?"

Jun Yanchen chose to trust Gu Nanzhi. According to her, he would receive treatment in a few days, and Cang Ling and the others would naturally find out.

Jun Yanchen knew Cang Ling was loyal, so he needed to be informed of this matter in advance to prevent her from doing anything disrespectful to Nan Nan later.

Upon hearing this, Cang Ling fell silent, her lowered eyes revealing resentment and anger. He Mobai and Bai Zang had been causing their master's health problems for far too long. If their master only had one type of poison, it would have been cured long ago. However, their master's condition was quite complex, and there had been no cure.

Even with this new method they've found, and after returning with the medicine, there's no absolute certainty; they can only give it their best.

His master was his master for life; if something happened to his master, he couldn't live on his own. Those who harmed his master deserved to die.

Over the years, he had witnessed every time his master suffered a relapse of the poison. Each time, he wished he could take his master's place and suffer in his place, and he wished he could kill those who were a threat to his master. But he could only watch helplessly.

"Master, you will be alright. Bai Zang and Doctor He will definitely find a way to detoxify you."

Cang Ling's voice sounded a little weak, but it still held firm to his conviction: his master must not be harmed; there must be a way. Since these poisons exist, there must be an antidote; they will definitely be found.

"Cang Ling, Nan Nan's medicine is effective. She will help me detoxify in the future. You need to cooperate fully."

His master's decision was too sudden. The medicine his mistress gave him yesterday, and the acupuncture needle she used, had given him a glimmer of hope that she might be able to detoxify his master.

But it was ultimately just a fleeting fantasy. Regardless of whether Madam's medical skills surpassed those of Doctor He and Bai Zang, it's clear that Madam hasn't fully trusted them yet.

If the lady's identity is questionable, she might use the excuse of detoxifying her master to do something else, which would be difficult to guard against.

He had to consider these Canglings, after all, too many people were using every means to harm his master;

"Master, Madam, she..."

"Cang Ling, Nan Nan is my wife, and she is your master."

Jun Yanchen knew what Cang Ling wanted to say and sternly interrupted him before he could finish. He knew that Nan Nan's behavior was different from what had been previously investigated.

Knowing that many people would stop at nothing to kill him, and knowing Cang Ling's caution, he naturally wouldn't so easily entrust his trust to anyone else. But this was Nan Nan, so he wanted to give it a try.

Anyway, he already owed Nannan when he was fourteen. If Nannan really had other ideas and did something, he wouldn't regret it and would consider it as repaying her.

Since Jun Yanchen has already entrusted this trust to him, and Nan Nan has shown a reluctance to treat patients under suspicion,

Therefore, he revealed his identity to let Cang Ling know his determination. He did not want Nan Nan to be questioned by Cang Ling and others when she helped him detoxify in the future, even if that questioning was based on loyalty to him.

Cang Ling knew that her master would trust her so quickly and resolutely, even asking her to help detoxify, because it must be because she was the person he had been searching for all these years.

As a bodyguard who served his master closely, he understood that what his master had just said was a warning from the lady.

Even so, since his master would receive special treatment due to his wife's status, he, as her subordinate, still needed to remain clear-headed and cautious.

Even if it displeases his master, there are some things he has to say.

"My lord, I know you are concerned because of Madam, but after all these years, Madam's behavior is quite different from what was previously investigated."

Moreover, this marriage was originally bestowed by the Emperor, and the bride is Gu Honglang's daughter. Now, coincidentally, she is the person you have been searching for for many years. Therefore, without complete confirmation, I believe we should still take precautions, just in case."

Cang Ling clasped his hands in a fist salute, and knelt on one knee before him. His eyes were firm, and his words were sincere and earnest. In his eyes, his master could not tolerate the slightest mistake.

"Madam does indeed possess medical skills, and I naturally hope she can detoxify you, my master. However, we must remain vigilant. Currently, both Bai Zang and Physician He are absent, and if any unforeseen circumstances arise, they will not be able to arrive in time."

"Or we could wait for Bai Zang and Doctor He to return and discuss it with Madam to see if her prescription is effective. Having them there would provide an extra layer of assurance. Master, please consider this carefully."

His thinking was simple: by the time Doctor He returned, they would have almost arrived in Junlan. After this period of time, they would be able to understand Madam better and see if she could be trusted. With the medicine that Doctor He had found, they could then discuss and decide on the detoxification method with Madam and the others. This way, the chances of detoxification would be greater, and there would be no room for accidents.

"My mind is made up. There's no need to say more. Remember, she is the Madam."

Jun Yanchen remained unmoved. Having already expressed his trust, and given Nan Nan's resolute and earnest attitude, he wouldn't change his mind.

Moreover, only he, who has personally taken the medicine twice, can truly know whether Nan Nan's medicine is effective;

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Meanwhile, Gu Nanzhi was lying on the bed in the next room, her eyes closed and half-asleep. After about 15 minutes, Xia He on the floor gradually fell asleep. Only then did she open her eyes, gently get out of bed, and take out her sleeping incense to help Xia He sleep even more soundly.

After doing all this, she vanished from the room in a flash and appeared inside her spacious villa.

Having a room to myself makes me feel so much more comfortable; I don't have to worry about so many things anymore.

"noob"

"Master, you've come in."

Xiao Bai's cheerful voice rang out, and he appeared in front of Gu Nanzhi.

"Okay, Little White, I've put the medicine on the stove to simmer. Remember to turn off the heat in half an hour. Your master is going to wash up and also give myself acupuncture."

Thinking about it, she had quite a lot to do tonight, so Gu Nanzhi didn't waste any time and started preparing the herbs while giving instructions.

"Okay, Master"

The little white dog mechanically followed behind its master, memorizing its master's instructions;

Gu Nanzhi quickly prepared the herbs and placed them on the kitchen stove to brew, then went upstairs to her bedroom.

Back in her bedroom, she first took out a set of silver needles and began to apply acupuncture to herself. Applying acupuncture to herself was quite a challenge.