Translator’s Note

Hello friends, Happy New Year. Sorry for being absent for such a long time. I went to my hometown for a wedding and then went to my husband’s place of posting. The holiday was all fun, coming back it was time to clean the house, wash the clothes, etc. which is no fun! Furthermore, my allergic tendencies cannot handle the weather difference between the three places, so I went down with a cold last week. Anyway, I hope to post two chapters each for all the novels this week as usual, and one more extra, if I have time.

Huichun Hall was divided into three parts. The outer hall was where ordinary patients received medical consultations and bought medicines. Entering through the side door was the inner hall.

The inner hall was only half the size of the outer hall and was kept spotless. There were also several rows of wooden medicine cabinets here, which contained many rare and precious medicinal materials.

There were several chairs in the inner hall and a long, wide, and sturdy table in the middle.

After Liu Laoshi was carried into the inner hall, he still kept twitching, foaming at the mouth more and more, his face was red, his pupils were dilated, and his moans were getting weaker and weaker. He was indeed dying.

Ling Xiao felt a little scared when he heard this movement, and subconsciously moved closer to Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu gently held Ling Xiao’s hand and comforted him in a low voice: “Ah Xiao, don’t be afraid. Doctor Wei should be here soon.”

Ling Xiao was ashamed of his timidity and hummed in a low voice.

As the general steward, Han Yi had to take care of the affairs inside and outside the Huichun Hall and had no time to accompany everyone there. He ordered the two guys to take care of Liu Laoshi here and then walked out again.

Ling Ji looked around, and whispered in admiration, “It was my first time visiting Hui Chun Tang. Seeing is believing, and indeed, it is different from other pharmacies.”

Let’s not talk about anything else, just about the attendents here. Each of them worked diligently but didn’t speak much, without the habit of flattery or belittlement. Despite knowing that these people came from a privileged background, there was no deliberate flattery. The two guys taking care of Steward Liu didn’t show any signs of disdain either; they took care of him with great care and attention.

Ling Jingshu also took in all this and became more and more curious about the yet-to-be-seen Imperial Physician Wei.

There were footsteps outside the inner hall.

…

Was it Imperial Physician Wei who was here?

Ling Jingshu’s expression changed, she stood up and looked over.

What caught her eye was not a man, but a young girl wearing a purple dress.

The girl came in with only two maids. As soon as she entered the inner hall, she took off her curtain hat.

Below the willow-like eyebrows were a pair of enchanting eyes, a nose that was perky and straight, and plump, rosy lips. She had a tall and slender figure, rare among young girls, and was endowed with full and healthy curves. The thin dress clung softly, accentuating the maiden’s charming figure even more.

The men present couldn’t help but take a second look.

As soon as they met, Jiang Shi recognized the person. She hurriedly stepped forward to salute and exchange greetings: “Jiang Shi has met Fumin jùnzhǔ.”^[1]daughter of a prince, secondary in rank to the daughter born to the Emperor

Fumin jùnzhǔ smiled and responded casually: “No need to be polite, please stand up and talk.” But her eyes passed over Jiang Shi and fell on the girl in the bamboo green dress.

After entering the inner hall, Ling Jingshu also took off the curtain hat. Her beautiful appearance was visible at a glance.

That Liu Jiaoniang didn’t lie. This young girl, indeed, was well-endowed… just a little less than herself.

A hint of jealousy flashed in Fumin jùnzhǔ’s eyes, and she asked Jiang Shi, “Why are you here today? Is that girl a young lady from the Ling family?”

… Jiang Shi secretly sighed with a bitter smile.

Fumin jùnzhǔ was known to be cunning and domineering, but she also had a distinguished status and could not be offended by others. The ladies in the capital were invariably polite to her when they saw her, and that further developed her arrogant temper.

It was a pity that no matter how low-key and cautious she acted, Ling Jingshu’s charming appearance made it useless.

If you didn’t stir up trouble, trouble would come automatically.

Jiang Shi cheered up and said with a smile: “That’s right, she is the cousin of the fifth room of the Ling family and the ninth in the family. Her maiden name is Jingshu.” After saying that, she turned around and winked at Ling Jingshu: “Ah Shu, come here and greet Fumin jùnzhǔ.”

The meaning of that glance was quite profound.

To sum it up, it could be summed up in these words: This woman was arrogant and could not be offended.

Ling Jingshu understood Jiang Shi’s hint and smiled noncommittally. She would not take the initiative to cause trouble, but if someone was contemptuous and intentionally insulted her, she would not accept it.

Returning to this life, was for seeking revenge, settling grievances, and enjoying the satisfaction of repaying kindness and enmity. It was not for enduring humiliation and grievances as in the past life.

“Little girl Ling Jingshu. I have met Fumin jùnzhǔ.” Ling Jingshu took two steps forward, gathered her skirt, and saluted.

Her boudoir etiquette was taught by the strictest nun, and she was elegant and courteous in her standing, sitting, lying, and talking. Her every etiquette was impeccable. She looked like a dignified and polite lady.

Only when provoked for no reason would her gentle mask fade away, revealing her sharp edge.

Fumin jùnzhǔ had no discernment, so naturally, she could not see what was so powerful about Ling Jingshu. She thought scornfully in her heart, Liu Jiaoniang was really useless. Such a delicate and frail young lady from the Ling family, and she spoke slowly. Where was she eloquent?

However, this Ling Jingshu was indeed good-looking… She came to Huichun Hall today because of the reputation of Imperial Physician Mu Wei.

Thinking of this, Fumin jùnzhǔ became even more unhappy. She deliberately ignored Ling Jingshu, turned around, and smiled at Jiang Shi, “After all, we haven’t seen each other for half a year!”

Jiang Shi suppressed the uneasiness and anxiety in her heart. Anxiously, she answered yes with a smile.

Fumin jùnzhǔ was about to continue speaking when she saw from the corner of her eye that Ling Jingshu had stood up straight.

…

Arrogant and rude!

She clearly didn’t take her title of jùnzhǔ seriously!

Fumin jùnzhǔ’s expression changed, and she snorted coldly: “Ninth Miss Ling, I didn’t ask you to get up!” The unkindness in her tone was obvious.

How strange! They had never met each other before, where did this inexplicable hostility come from?

There were many rules in Huichun Hall, and not everyone could enter this inner hall. Third Miss Liu was blocked from the door. Fumin jùnzhǔ, however, drove straight in without anyone stopping her. It was obviously not her first time…

It seemed that, like Third Miss Liu, she also misunderstood that she was an admirer of Imperial Physician Wei. Hence the hostility.

But there was no way to explain this kind of thing.

She could not just say in front of everyone, “Don’t worry, I’ve never met Imperial Physician Wei, and I have absolutely no bad thoughts about him”!

Ling Jingshu’s mind flashed like lightning, and in a brief moment, she made up her mind. No matter what, she couldn’t be weak and retreat, allowing others to look down on and oppress her:

“I grew up in Dingzhou since childhood, and the nanny who taught me manners told me that when bowing to elders if the elder doesn’t speak, one must not get up without permission. When facing peers of similar age, bowing is a matter of courtesy and manners, and there’s no need to be overly constrained. Could it be that the customs in the capital are different from Dingzhou?”

Fumin jùnzhǔ: “…”

Ling Jingshu still looked gentle and polite, with a smile on her lips. She said calmly: “This is the first time we have met, if I have any bad etiquette, please ask the jùnzhǔ to point it out.”

What a sharp tongue!

Fumin jùnzhǔ was left speechless, choked into silence. Suddenly, she became both angry and embarrassed, speaking in a spoiled and assertive manner, “Alright, today this princess will teach you a lesson in manners…”

On the other side of the inner hall, The door was pushed open at some point.

A young man stood at the door, frowning slightly: “Huichun Hall is a place for treating patients. If you want to quarrel, go out.”

…(To be continued.)