Regent, please maintain your aloof image.

Chaoxiyuan

That evening, Su Qianrou called Li An into her room and asked, "Have you found out?"

"Miss, I have inquired everywhere, but I have not been able to find out how Prince Liu's leg was injured."

"Have you found out anything about what kind of person he is?"

"No, it is said that he has never left the mansion since he injured his leg. Therefore, in the past eight years, no one except the people of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has seen him."

Su Qianrou remained silent, seemingly lost in thought, before asking, "Qiu Lan, are you confident you can cure his leg?"

"This servant does not know; I need to take her pulse to find out."

"If I asked you to treat him, would you be willing?"

"This servant will follow Miss's arrangements."

Chunzhu then asked, "Miss, do you intend to obtain the century-old ginseng by treating Prince Liu's leg ailment?"

"This is the only feasible method at present."

Chunzhu hesitated, unsure of what to say.

"What's wrong? Just say what's on your mind."

“This servant is worried that the Duke of Zhenguo’s mansion will use this as an excuse to marry you off to Prince Liu.”

That was certainly possible, so he asked, "Ang Lee, how's the investigation on the other matter I asked you to investigate going?"

"Miss, I found out. It was the eldest young lady. She first went to the first madam, and then she went to the second madam of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

Su Qianrou quickly realized why Su Ziyao did this after a little thought. However, she couldn't understand why it was the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Was it an attempt to humiliate her? She then asked, "Who is in charge of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion now?"

"General Dingyuan, he is the second master of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and also the young master Liu's uncle."

Su Qianrou understood.

The following day, Su Qianrou still went to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

At this moment, she was chatting with Madam Liu.

"I've heard that the princess is exceptionally talented and has an outstanding appearance, a beauty that is rare to behold in thousands of years. Seeing her today, I can confirm that it is indeed true."

"Madam, you flatter me."

"If you ask me, the princess is not only the most beautiful woman in the capital, but also the most beautiful woman in the world."

"Madam is too kind; I really don't deserve such praise."

"Whoever is able to marry the princess in the future will be extremely lucky. I just don't know who will be so fortunate."

Su Qianrou simply smiled politely without replying.

Madam Liu was quite surprised by her arrival, so she asked, "I wonder what brings the princess here today?"

"I want to see Prince Liu, I wonder if it's convenient for me."

"You're looking for Chengjun?" Madam Liu asked, somewhat surprised.

"Ok".

"Is there something you need from Chengjun?"

"this……".

Su Qianrou's hesitant expression only fueled Madam Liu's curiosity. However, she didn't press further and instead instructed, "Go and inform the young master that the princess is looking for him. Ask him if he wishes to see her."

"Yes," the maid replied and left.

"Thank you, Madam."

“Princess, you needn’t be so polite. I’m just sending someone to deliver a message. As for whether Chengjun wants to see you, I can’t guarantee it. After all, he hasn’t seen any outsiders since he injured his leg.”

"It's alright."

At this moment, Liu Chengyun was playing chess in the pavilion in the garden.

The maidservant came over and said, "This servant greets the young master."

"What's the matter?"

"Your Highness, Princess Ping Le has come to visit, saying she wishes to see you."

"not see".

"Yes," the maid replied, having already anticipated this outcome, and was therefore not surprised at all. She turned and withdrew.

"Master, why would Princess Ping Le be looking for you?"

"How would I know?"

"I've heard that Princess Ping Le is a beauty of unparalleled grace and is the most beautiful woman in the capital. I wonder if it's true or not."

"What does it have to do with me?"

"I don't know if Princess Ping Le is prettier or Miss Su. But it's quite a coincidence that Princess Ping Le also has the surname Su," Qin Yu muttered to himself.

Upon hearing this, Liu Chengyun paused in his chess game. "What did you say? Princess Ping Le also has the surname Su."

“Yes, Princess Ping Le is a young lady from the Marquis of Anping’s mansion, so naturally her surname is Su.”

"Go, quickly go and invite Princess Ping Le here."

"Master, didn't you just say you wouldn't see me?"

"Stop talking nonsense and go quickly."

"Yes," Qin Yu replied and immediately went to invite him.

Liu Chengjun had lost all interest in playing chess and kept looking back at the path he had come from, hoping that person would appear.

After what seemed like an eternity, I finally saw that familiar figure, and a smile involuntarily crept onto my lips.

Su Qianrou knew Qin Yu's identity when she met him, so she was not surprised to see him.

"Young Master Liu, we meet again."

“Miss Su, no, you should call her Princess Ping Le.”

"Your Highness may do as you please."

"Please sit down, Princess."

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

"I never expected you to be Princess Ping Le."

"I never expected you to be the heir of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion."

"It seems we're quite destined to meet."

Su Qianrou smiled slightly and remained silent.

Then, Liu Chengyun asked, "You came to see me, is there something you need?"

Su Qianrou was at a loss for words. If it were anyone else, she could treat it as a transaction, but with Liu Chengjun, she felt a little embarrassed.

Liu Chengyun noticed her hesitation and said, "Princess, please speak freely."

"I've heard that your household has a century-old ginseng."

"Yes, it was given to my grandfather by the founding emperor twenty years ago. What's wrong with it?"

"I'd like to make a deal with you, but I don't know if it's feasible."

"What kind of transaction?"

“My maid knows some medicine. If she can heal your leg, could you give me the century-old ginseng?”

"You want a century-old ginseng."

"Ok".

Liu Chengjun fell silent, lost in thought.

"Is the Crown Prince unwilling?"

"No, I was thinking about how to persuade my grandfather."

"Isn't it enough to even heal your leg?"

Liu Chengyun touched his leg and chuckled, "I'm afraid my leg will stay like this for the rest of my life."

"Maybe Qiulan has a solution."

“Over the years, my grandfather has searched for famous doctors all over the world, but none of them could cure him,” he said, glancing at Qiulan, and added, “You maid, you look to be under twenty years old.”

"Don't underestimate Qiulan just because she's young; she's very skilled in medicine."

"Your Highness may doubt my character, but please do not doubt my medical skills. If I am not mistaken, Your Highness has been poisoned by the Life-Sustaining Powder."

Liu Chengjun was shocked and looked at her in disbelief, "How did you know?"

Qiulan didn't know this at first, but last night she specifically checked a medical book and unexpectedly found it. So she said, "Floating Life Powder is colorless and tasteless. After taking it, the whole body becomes paralyzed and unable to move. One can only spend one's life in bed. Hence the name Floating Life, meaning life is like a dream."

Seeing that she knew, Qin Yu couldn't help but get excited. He grabbed her arm and asked, "Then do you know how to treat it?"

"I need to take your pulse before I can answer you."

"Then you should take my pulse quickly."

Qiu Lan looked at Liu Chengjun, and Su Qianrou also looked at him.

"Master, why not let her give it a try?"

Liu Chengyun remained silent.

Su Qianrou replied, "What? You don't dare? You're afraid of being disappointed again."

Liu Chengyun chuckled, "I'm not going to be disappointed any longer."

"In that case, why not let Qiulan give it a try?"

Liu Chengjun looked at her and asked, "If I could stand up again, would you... be happy?"

"certainly".

"It's because we can get century-old ginseng."

Not entirely.

“Actually, even if it can’t be cured, it doesn’t matter. I can persuade my grandfather to give you the ginseng.”

"But I won't take it."

Why?

"One should not accept rewards without merit."

"You really trust her that much?"

"Ok".

"Then let her give it a try," he said, placing his hand on the table.