I was sold when I opened my eyes! My sick and disabled husband comforts me every night after he wake

Lan Zhi looked at this Princess Yu Jie and couldn't help but start to scrutinize her.

She was fair-skinned and quiet, with a delicate and pretty face. Her black hair was styled in a princess bun, adorned with a pearl flower and tassels. As she spoke, the tassels swayed with her movements, giving her a playful and adorable appearance.

But her face was not cute at all at this moment; it even carried a hint of resentment.

"This humble woman was unaware that Princess Yujie had arrived. I apologize for my rudeness."

Princess Yujie wrapped the whip in her hand tightly, then let out a cold laugh.

"Impolite? Since you know it's impolite, then lie down on the ground and let this princess whip you a few times!"

“Although I offended the princess, it was because the princess’s whip was aimed directly at me. I acted on instinct and did not believe that this was a reason for the princess to punish me.”

After leaving those words, she nodded slightly to Princess Yujie and strode forward.

Upon seeing this, the maidservant beside Princess Yujie pointed at her and angrily accused her:

"Princess, who is she? How can she be so arrogant? In the entire harem, who dares to disrespect you?"

Another maid echoed this sentiment.

“That’s right. Look at her arrogant attitude. Princess, if you don’t teach her a lesson this time, the next time she sees you, it won’t be as simple as just whipping her.”

Ah Zhu and Cai Feng's words made Yu Jie's face turn ashen. She took a few steps forward, panting heavily, and raised her hand to flick the whip, aiming it directly at Lan Zhi.

Sensing something amiss, Lan Zhi turned around and dodged the whip. Princess Yu Jie, still furious, lashed out with a second whip, which Lan Zhi easily dodged again.

Princess Yujie was immediately furious.

"You dare to dodge my whip? You're asking for death."

As she spoke, she threw away the whip in her hand, clenched her fists, and charged straight at Lan Zhi's chest.

According to normal reasoning, someone who doesn't know kung fu would definitely be knocked to the ground after taking those two punches from her.

However, Lan Zhi knew martial arts. Seeing Princess Yu Jie's fist aimed at her, she reached out to defend herself, which completely enraged Princess Yu Jie. The two of them instantly started fighting.

Although Lan Zhi possessed martial arts skills from her previous life, Princess Yu Jie had been practicing martial arts since childhood. The two fought for a long time without a clear winner.

After a brief struggle, the two women each retreated half a meter. Ah Zhu pointed at Lan Zhi and began to berate her.

"Which courtyard's servant are you? How dare you lay a hand on Princess Yujie? You've got some nerve! Guards!"

"Azhu..."

Yu Jie raised her hand to stop her, then looked at Lan Zhi with her bright eyes.

"There aren't many women in the harem who know martial arts, and even fewer who dare to fight me. If I just punish her like this, wouldn't that be too boring?"

"Princess……"

Ah Zhu whispered something in her ear.

"We can't just let her get away with it like that, can we?"

Yu Jie smiled wryly, then waved to Lan Zhi.

"What's your name?"

Lan Zhi let out a soft breath and bowed slightly in reply:

"My name is Lan Zhi. I am the Empress Dowager's personal physician. I just entered the palace yesterday and am not very familiar with the palace rules. If I have offended Princess Yujie in any way, please forgive me."

"Lan Zhi..."

Princess Yujie repeated her name, "Alright, I'll remember you. You may leave now!"

"Princess, how could you let her go?"

"Yes, she was so rude to you, she deserves a good slap on the wrist!"

"Shut up."

Listening to the two girls beside her chattering away, Yu Jie impatiently snapped at them.

"When did it become your business to interfere in my affairs?"

Seeing that she was a little angry, Ah Zhu and Cai Feng both shut their mouths and could only watch helplessly as Lan Zhi turned and left.

Lan Zhi didn't dislike Princess Yu Jie, but she definitely didn't like her either.

She could only describe her in four words: arrogant and rude.

She whips people as soon as she sees them, and doesn't let them dodge; if they do, they'll be punished. Only she could do something like that.

Thinking about all this, she quickened her pace, but she also paid extra attention to the changes around her and the passersby. It was said that there were several princesses and princes in the harem. If she was not careful and offended one of her masters, she would not only fail to get the reward but also lose her life. That would not be worth it.

Because she had the Empress Dowager's token to retrieve the medicine, the process went smoothly. However, as soon as she came out of the Imperial Hospital, she saw Eunuch Tian waiting for her not far away.

She approached, carrying the bag of medicine, looking surprised.

"Eunuch Tian, ​​were you waiting for me?"

Grandpa Tian looked at the bag of medicine in her hand and nodded.

"Yes, you've come to get medicine for the Empress Dowager?"

"Ah."

"How is the Empress Dowager's illness? Is there any possibility of a cure?"

He came to inquire about the Empress Dowager's condition; it must have been the Empress who sent him. She should be careful in her response.

Thinking of this, she shook her head.

"I can't be sure yet, let's try a few sets first!"

"Bold."

Suddenly, Eunuch Tian roared, then rolled his eyes at Lan Zhi.

"You dare to let the Empress Dowager test the medicine? You're truly courting death. I'll take you to the Empress right now to apologize."

"Eunuch Tian..."

Seeing that he was about to break off all pretense of civility, Lan Zhi's expression turned cold in an instant.

"There's something I don't understand. You're someone close to the Empress, so why do you still frequently appear at Changshou Palace? Are you from Fengxian Palace or Changshou Palace?"

Eunuch Tian's face turned as cold as an ice cave in an instant.

"What business is it of yours? Hurry up and come with me to apologize to the Empress."

Lan Zhi, however, merely raised an eyebrow, seemingly unconcerned, and asked with feigned curiosity:

"Oh, by the way, I noticed that Xiao Cui was wearing a really pretty earring today. It looks like the Empress gave it to you the day before yesterday, this..."

"Shut up!"

Her words caused Eunuch Tian's expression to change drastically. Before she could finish speaking, Eunuch Tian impatiently interrupted her.

No one in the entire palace knew about his affair with Xiao Cui. How did this woman find out?

He glared at her angrily, gritting his teeth as he questioned her.

“Don’t you dare slander me. If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will not tolerate you.”

"Since Eunuch Tian thinks I am slandering you, why are you so alarmed?"

"you……"

For a moment, Eunuch Tian was speechless. His fingers clenched together, and his eyes darted around...

He was playing both sides, taking on an extra job just to earn more rewards to support Xiao Cui, because Xiao Cui had promised him that she would marry him when he retired and returned to his hometown. Even if he was unable to have sex, she wouldn't care; she would take care of him until the end of her life.

It was this vow that made him determined not to let Xiao Cui down.

This was a secret he had kept hidden for almost a year; if the Empress found out, he would lose his head.

But how did this woman surnamed Lan find out about something so secretive?

No, he couldn't let this woman reveal his secret. He had to find a way to shut her up completely.

Thinking of this, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Lan Zhi, then drew a dagger from his waist and stabbed it directly into Lan Zhi's abdomen.