Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

After having dinner with Lin Rong, Su Qianrou returned to Chaoxi Courtyard and called Qiulan into the room, asking, "Qiulan, my mother doesn't look too well. Is there something wrong?"

Qiulan looked troubled, hesitant to speak, unsure of how to begin.

Seeing her like this, Su Qianrou couldn't help but feel nervous. "Tell me the truth."

"Yes, Miss, Madam's health is not good at the moment. She was poisoned by Manxin before, and then by Lihunxiang. Although Lihunxiang is not very toxic, Madam's health was not good to begin with, so it is inevitable that she will be affected. For this reason, I have tried several prescriptions, but none of them have been effective. If this continues, I'm afraid Madam will..."

"What is fear?"

"He has at most ten years to live."

Upon hearing this, Su Qianrou's heart skipped a beat, finding it hard to accept. She had never experienced maternal love before, but now she felt Lin Rong's unreserved affection, which moved her deeply. Therefore, she had long treated Lin Rong as her own mother. "Is there really no way to help her?"

"Yes, but..."

"But what?"

"It's very difficult; it requires a ginseng that's a hundred years old."

"Centennial Ginseng".

"Well, as far as I know, there are only two in the world now, one in the palace and the other in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

It was the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion again. This was the second time Su Qianrou had heard the name of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion today. She asked, "Qiu Lan, do you know of any way or poison in this world that can suddenly paralyze a person's legs?"

"There are many ways, such as falling from a height or having one's leg broken. These are all possible. As for poison, I have never heard of it."

"Have Li An inquire about the cause of Prince Liu's leg injury, and also find out about his character."

"Yes," Qiulan said, and then she went out.

Chunzhu then asked, "Does Miss want the century-old ginseng from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?"

"Well, compared to the imperial palace, it should be easier for the Duke of Zhenguo."

Chunzhu agreed, so she didn't say anything more.

Then, Juxia came in and said, "Miss, the Fifth Young Master's birthday is in ten days. I wonder what kind of gift you plan to give him?"

“I’d forgotten all about it if you hadn’t mentioned it,” Su Qianrou said after a moment’s thought. “Let’s go to the Sword Treasure Pavilion tomorrow.”

"Miss wants to give the Fifth Young Master a sword," Chunzhu asked.

"Ok".

"As expected, Miss understands Fifth Young Master best. This gift is exactly what Fifth Young Master wants."

"Since it's a birthday gift, it's natural to cater to his preferences."

“What you say is true, Miss.”

The next day, Su Qianrou walked down the street with Chunzhu, the two strolling leisurely towards the Sword Treasure Pavilion.

Suddenly, Su Qianrou stopped, stood there, looked up at the two characters on the plaque, "Chess Club," seemingly lost in thought.

Chunzhu asked, puzzled, "Miss, what's wrong?"

"Let's go in and take a look," he said, and stepped inside.

Upon entering, one immediately sees a huge chessboard hanging on the wall, and the game on the board is still unfinished.

Su Qianrou was immediately drawn in and stared at him intently.

It wasn't until the shopkeeper appeared that her thoughts were brought back to the present. "Miss, are you interested in playing chess?"

"Why is this game of chess not finished?"

“Miss Hui, this wall is called the Unsolvable Wall. If there is a chess game that cannot be solved, it can be placed here for others to help solve. This game was played by our chess master. In fact, this game has been placed here for a year and no one has been able to solve it yet.”

"Can I try?"

"Miss has a solution."

"Ok".

The shopkeeper was somewhat surprised, "I wonder where Miss intends to place the chess pieces?"

Su Qianrou pointed gently, "There."

The shopkeeper looked in the direction she pointed and was greatly shocked. He never expected that she would actually break the game. Overjoyed, he immediately shouted, "Someone, the endgame is broken, bring the game!"

Upon hearing this, everyone who was playing chess stopped what they were doing and looked at the chessboard in the middle.

Soon, the waiter placed the chess piece at the position Su Qianrou pointed to, and sure enough, the game was broken.

Seeing this, everyone stepped forward and began to study the chessboard carefully.

"Wonderful, truly wonderful."

"How could I not have thought of that?"

"His skill is divine; this person's chess skills must be unfathomable."

Seeing everyone praising Su Qianrou, Chunzhu proudly said, "Miss is really amazing. She solved a chess game that no one here could solve in a year as soon as she arrived."

Su Qianrou didn't react much, as if she wasn't the one who solved the puzzle. She remained calm and then said, "Let's go to the Sword Treasure Pavilion."

"it is good".

Then, the two of them started to walk outside.

"Miss, please wait!" The shopkeeper, who had already left, suddenly reappeared and hurried towards them.

Su Qianrou looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Miss, our chess master invites you."

"Your chess master."

"Yes, he is waiting for you on the second floor. Please come with me, miss."

As it happened, Su Qianrou also wanted to know who had played such a wonderful game of chess, so she went along with them.

Then, she went to a private room on the second floor. When she saw the person inside, she was a little surprised. A gentle and refined young man was sitting in a plain sedan chair. She felt a little sorry for him, but it was only a fleeting thought. She quickly adjusted her mindset.

When Liu Chengjun saw her, he was also a little surprised. He didn't expect her to be so stunning. Then, when he saw her eyes, he was even more surprised and couldn't help but say, "You... don't mind?"

"What do you dislike?"

"I am a cripple."

Why should you complain?

Liu Chengyun smiled, "May I ask how you should address me, Miss?"

"My surname is Su."

"So it's Miss Su. Please have a seat, Miss Su."

Su Qianrou didn't stand on ceremony and went over to sit down.

Liu Chengyun poured her a cup of tea, "Miss Su, please have a taste."

"Thank you," Su Qianrou said, feeling a bit thirsty. She picked it up and took a sip.

"Why did Miss Su come to the chess club?"

Su Qianrou put down her teacup and said indifferently, "Just passing by, came in to take a look."

"Miss Su can play chess."

"I know a little."

"Miss Su is too modest. Would you be interested in playing a game?"

Chunzhu was afraid that she would agree, so she whispered a reminder: "Miss, we still have to go to the Sword Treasure Pavilion."

"Sorry, I have other things to do today."

Although Chunzhu lowered her voice, Liu Chengyun still heard her say, "Miss Su is planning to buy a sword."

"Ok".

"I do have some knowledge of swords. If Miss Su doesn't mind, I can help you as a way of thanking you for clearing up my doubts. What do you think, Miss Su?"

Su Qianrou thought for a moment and realized that she really didn't know anything about this, so she agreed and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, young master."

"Miss Su, you're too kind."