Back at Xincao Pavilion, Cuizhu hurriedly greeted him.
Seeing her young lady wearing a beautiful dress, Cuizhu immediately misunderstood that it was another gift from King Han.
She smiled silently, took out a letter from her sleeve and handed it to Lin Yi.
"Miss, Miss Shen from the Prime Minister's Mansion sent a letter to you today."
The lady who fell into the water?
Lin Yi opened the letter in her hand, and the beautiful handwriting came into view. She naturally guessed that it was to thank her for saving her life, but she didn't expect that the other party would directly invite her to the Shen Mansion for a get-together. Although she had no intention of making friends with dignitaries, she felt a pity in her heart when she thought of that soft and pale little face.
"Cui Zhu, polish the ink for me, and I'll reply to Miss Shen."
Looking at the letter written like a cloud of smoke, Lin Yi smiled bitterly. His handwriting was so ugly that he had to spend another whole night writing...
However, Lin Yi also wanted to know if she was okay, and immediately replied that she would make an appointment in three days.
On the day of invitation.
Lin Yi asked Cuizhu to give herself a beautiful hairstyle. She wanted to wear the beaded flower bun given by Qin Shuihan to look like a young lady. However, she struggled with the dress for a long time. The one Qin Shuihan gave her was reluctant to wear, and the one on Ye Ziming's house was too fancy. She shook her head, and her work clothes were the most suitable.
Cuizhu's skillful hands immediately picked out a small section of hair on both sides and fixed it at the back of her head, tied it together with the hair on the top of her head, and put it into a bun with beaded flowers.
"Miss, as expected, this hairpin given by King Han is the most suitable for Miss."
She deliberately emphasized the word "King Han" and laughed so hard in Lin Yi's ears.
Yes, at that time, he often accepted Qin Shuihan's gifts, such as hair accessories and clothes. Why didn't he notice his "intentions" earlier? Lin Yi smiled to himself, wondering what he should do next time he saw him. What attitude towards him.
She couldn't help but blush.
It was rare for Cuizhu to see his young lady looking slightly shy. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
"My lady hasn't seen King Han for a few days. Why hasn't King Han come yet? My lady is going to miss him so much."
He was so helpless on weekdays that Cuizhu even dared to laugh at himself.
"Besides, I'll punish you by copying medical books."
Lin Yi pointed to the "Classic of Medicinal Prescriptions" spread out on the table. This was an ancient book she borrowed from the medical clinic the day before yesterday. The handwriting was so illegible that she wanted to die.
"My slave, please stop talking." Cuizhu tried her best to hold back her smile and helped her straighten her clothes.
Eternal Medical Clinic.
Seeing Lin Yi's dressed up appearance, Gu Xiaoer felt a little puzzled.
Miss Lin Er, who has never paid attention to her image, what happened today?
"Doctor Lin looks really good today."
Is this praising the clothes or praising yourself?
Lin Yi pouted and said, "Gu Xiaoer's eyes are not healed yet. When will my mood turn bad? Will I give you two more injections?"
"No, no, my little eyes are healed..."
Gu Xiaoer smiled coquettishly and slapped the horse's leg with his flattery. Although Miss Lin Er's acupuncture is very effective, at this time, she does not look like she is treating people's illnesses, as if she is just injecting herself!
Lin Yi pursed her lips, raised her head, and entered the inner hall to start today's consultation.
When Shen Shi arrived, she packed her things and went to find Lei Qing.
"Guard Lei, I have made an appointment with Miss Shen from the Prime Minister's Mansion to go to her house. Could you please take me there?"
Lei Qing agreed immediately, thinking that there would be no problem in going back to report to his master this time. The last time Mr. Ye sent him home, his master had a dark look on his face, which made him feel chilly just thinking about it.
The carriage wound its way around to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Lin Yi stepped on her feet and jumped down. Looking up, the overall color of Prime Minister Shen's mansion is darker, making it look older. A black gold plaque hangs on the top of the dark red door, with the word "Shen Mansion" written in flying phoenixes.
This is the residence of the prime minister with the highest power in ancient times!
Looking at the plaque, Lin Yi thought it was really majestic. Just as he was about to stop and observe for a while, the butler immediately opened the door and welcomed him out.
Before Lin Yi could speak, Lei Qing bowed and introduced her and his identity.
"My humble position is Lei Qing, the bodyguard of Prince Han's Mansion, who is responsible for escorting the second lady of the Lin Mansion."
The housekeeper of the Shen Mansion was slightly stunned. Why did the guards of the Han Prince's Mansion drive the second lady of the Lin Mansion?
"Guard Lei, please come this way."
Lei Qing bowed to Lin Yi, apparently waiting for her to return home.
Such a considerate attendant, Lin Yi wanted to give him some of her salary. This secretary was really powerful!
She didn't know that Lei Qing was just fulfilling the task of Li Shang. After all, they were good brothers, and privately she felt that the master would definitely marry Miss Lin, so how could he not serve her with all his heart.
Lin Yi followed the housekeeper in. A very regular stone road led to the hall, with some strange rocks standing on both sides. However, there are all kinds of peonies planted along the wall of the courtyard. They are so colorful and beautiful, adding a touch of tenderness to this majestic outer courtyard.
After a few more steps, we turned a corner and came to the courtyard named "Cuifu Garden".
When you enter the courtyard, you will see a flower stand covered with wisteria, with lavender flowers pouring down, which is beautiful.
"Miss Lin Er, please come inside."
A little girl dressed as a maid was waiting at the door of the courtyard.
"What a bother."
Lin Yi took a closer look and saw that it was the little girl who was next to Miss Shen when she fell into the water last time. She was indeed a personal maid.
Entering the inner hall, it is different from ordinary women's inner halls. There are many books placed on the hollow carved ebony shelves. As far as the eye can see, there is no red embroidery stand that women are keen on.
Shen Shihua came from behind the screen, wearing a long purple dress that was elegant and elegant.
She is another extremely beautiful woman, but her face is too pale.
"Miss Lin, I never had a chance to say thank you. Today I finally get to meet you. I hope you can forgive me."
Shen Shihua sat down at the main table and said to the maid beside her: "Mei'er, please serve the Mengding Stone Flower Tea that daddy brought home the day before yesterday."
The maid named Meier ran out immediately.
"Miss Lin Er, please sit down."
Shen Shihua gently waved her sleeves and motioned for Lin Yi to sit next to her.
Lin Yi nodded and smiled, smoothed down his clothes and sat down.
"Miss Shen doesn't need to worry about it. I just happen to have some medical skills, so I can do it with a little effort."
"There is no way to repay the kindness of saving my life. It's just that I have been weak since then. I have finally become more energetic recently. I really want to see you, so I asked you to come to my house to sit down."
Unexpectedly, Meier had already walked over with a pot of tea, and she skillfully laid out the refreshments.
Being an efficient little girl, Lin Yi smiled slightly, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Although Mengding Stone Flower was also a famous tea she had heard of, she felt that West Lake Longjing was more fragrant. She glanced sideways at Shen Shihua and saw that she took a small sip of tea and immediately put it on the table.
Looking at the refreshments on the table, Lin Yi grabbed a piece without any politeness.
The sweetness of dates and the crispiness of animal fat are great!
"Miss Shen, this is so delicious. What kind of snack is it?"
Shen Shihua was slightly startled. Miss Lin was not formal at all. She was so proud when she ate!
She pursed her lips and said with a smile: "This is jujube cake."
"Miss Shen, don't you want to try it?"
Shen Shihua shook her head and smiled softly.
"I haven't had much appetite recently, but I used to like this snack a lot."
Lin Yi frowned, why were women in ancient times so fragile? Did these women not have enough to eat or did they view weakness as beauty...
"Miss Lin Er, you are a neat person."
Seeing that she ate so well, Chen Shihua felt that she was completely different from other ladies in the boudoir, but she suited his taste very well.
Lin Yi smiled and said nothing.
"Actually, I know who pushed me into the water that day."
Shen Shihua pursed her lips, with a calm expression but a hint of determination in her eyes.
Lin Yi put down the snack in his hand and looked at her quietly.
"The prince is secretly at odds with his father, but he didn't expect to do such a thing in broad daylight."
"Then you still want to marry the prince?"
Lin Yi was a little surprised, it turned out that she knew.
"Most ministers in the court support the prince. As the daughter of the prime minister, marrying him is the best political choice. But I didn't expect that he dislikes me so much."
Shen Shihua looked sad. She gave up her beloved for this political marriage.
Lin Yi sighed softly, feeling that he didn't quite understand the thoughts of ancient women.
"If the prince dares to take action against you, are you not afraid that he will also take action against Prime Minister Shen?"
"this…"
Shen Shihua lowered her head and took a sip of tea, then looked at Lin Yi resolutely.
"Dad is the prime minister of the current dynasty. He is an upright man. He has never done anything corrupt or bend the law. How could he do anything to him?"
Shen Shihua never thought about this possibility, she just felt that the prince didn't like her.
Lin Yi sighed inwardly. She had heard Qin Shuihan mention this before, and the prince wanted to get rid of Shen Tianhao and straighten Lou Li. However, she did not want to tell Shen Shihua these things. After all, she was afraid of speaking out rashly for fear of being detrimental to Qin Shuihan and causing unnecessary chaos.
Lin Yi changed the topic.
"Does Miss Shen have someone you like?"
"Miss Lin Er, you..." Shen
Shi Hua didn't expect Lin Yi to ask such a direct question, and her face suddenly turned red to the roots of her ears.
Lin Yi was slightly startled, as if it was too presumptuous. She just felt that Shen Shihua was not like ordinary women. Since Qin Zhe wanted to harm her, why not stop this idea immediately? If you have someone you like, don't worry about the bullshit prince!
"I... have someone I like, but... I don't have the opportunity in this life."
Thinking of Zuo Haoran, the second son of the Taiwei, whom he met in the academy, Shen Shihua's heart twitched. They have a good understanding of each other and always have endless things to say. Although there is no oath of love, as long as they are together, they only have eyes for each other.
Unfortunately, although there was no edict, the emperor's words determined her life.
In the near future, she will become the Crown Princess simply because she is the daughter of the Prime Minister.
The so-called political marriage.
Since then, she has never been to the academy again. She just puts the books he likes in her room. Whenever she reads these books, it feels like she has returned to the past.
His face is full of tenderness and he is reluctant to give up, so why bother!
Lin Yi sighed helplessly. He obviously had someone he liked, so why sacrifice himself.
"I saved your life, naturally I hope you can cherish yourself."
Shen Shihua calmed down her expression and smiled calmly. It was Lin Yi who saved her life, and the question she just asked directly tortured her soul. She couldn't help but look at her a few more times. Her delicate facial features looked very gentle, and the slightly raised corners of her mouth revealed a trace of decisiveness. Her dress is a bit plain, but the hairpin on her head is very expensive. She is really a strange woman.
She stood up with a smile, walked to the bookshelf involuntarily, and picked up the "Six Tips and Three Strategies", which was Zuo Haoran's favorite book. The moment I opened the book, the bookmark slipped to the ground by accident.
Lin Yi stood up and walked over, picking up the bookmark on the ground. This is a thick pulp paper with a faint scent of sandalwood.
There is a poem written on it: The man comes riding a bamboo horse.
The handwriting was sonorous and powerful, and it was obvious at a glance that it was written by a man. She gently brushed off the dust and handed it to Shen Shihua.
Shen Shihua stared at it for a long time, inserted the bookmark back into the book, and finally couldn't help but cry softly.
The book was a gift from him, and the bookmark was also made by him.
But now, things have changed.
Lin Yi guessed that this bookmark should be given by the person she loved. She didn't know how to comfort her, so she could only walk over and pat her on the shoulder.
Feeling the care of others, Shen Shihua seemed to have found a place to vent. She cried until she was out of breath and suddenly coughed violently.
Lin Yi immediately helped her sit on the chair.
It turns out that people can really be devastated.
Mei'er who was outside the door also walked in immediately, looking at her young lady worriedly.
There seemed to be something wrong with this coughing sound. Why was his breathing so rapid? Lin Yi immediately felt Shen Shihua's pulse.
The pulse is hyperactive and strong, something is wrong!
Lin Yi looked at Mei'er beside him with a cold expression.
"Has your lady been feeling unwell lately?"
"Miss fell into the water last time and has been in poor health... I can't tell what's wrong... I have been taking medicine... I haven't taken today's medicine yet..."
Meier was a little incoherent.
"Go get the medicine right away!"
Lin Yi immediately took out the silver needle from his waist and stabbed Shen Shihua's Yunmen point. He then took her hand and pressed the acupuncture point on his hand, finally suppressing her cough.
"Miss Lin Er... I'm laughing..."
Shen Shihua breathed heavily. It turned out that thinking of Zuo Haoran, her heart would hurt so much that her body would twitch in pain.
"Miss Shen, please take a rest without talking."
Lin Yi frowned. This was no ordinary cough. The symptoms were more like excitement poisoning, but he didn't know what kind of poison it was.
Meier hurriedly walked in with a bowl of medicine.
"Miss, would you like to take this bowl of medicine first?"
"Wait!"
Lin Yi instinctively took the medicine and smelled it. Sure enough, there was something wrong. She narrowed her eyes, thought for a moment and then ordered Meier.
"You go to the kitchen and boil some astragalus. This medicine will be more effective if you add astragalus."
Meier was slightly startled. Miss Lin Er was the great benefactor who saved her young lady last time. She must be right! She hurriedly ran out again.
Lin Yi knelt down and grabbed Shen Shihua's arm, and said seriously: "Miss Shen, you must listen to me carefully. Someone wants to harm you. This is poison. It contains a lot of grass. Fortunately, it took a long time to brew." , which weakens some of the toxicity, otherwise if you take it continuously for ten days, you will definitely die of rapid heart rate failure."
Shen Shihua looked shocked. She glanced at the medicine bowl, and then looked at Lin Yi blankly. I have been taking it for three days, but there is indeed no improvement. Usually, the tonics prescribed by doctors will be effective after taking it for two days.
Is there something wrong with the doctor at home?
But as long as she could remember, it was Doctor He who had been serving the Prime Minister's Mansion. Why did something go wrong at this time?
She bit her lip, her eyes extremely calm.
"I'm going to find out who's trying to kill me."
Unexpectedly, Shen Shihua was so calm at this time, and Lin Yi was a little surprised.
She said earnestly: "I don't know who you can trust. I just deliberately took your maid away. You must be careful."
Shen Shihua looked at her gratefully.
Lin Yi smiled, took away the injection and continued: "I will prepare some medicine for you tomorrow. If you take it for a few days, you should be able to recover soon."
"Miss Lin Er, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness."
Lin Yi nodded, hesitated for a moment and then said slowly: "Miss Shen, I may not say this properly, but I also want to express it quickly. Sacrificing your own love is not righteous. What's more, the prince is a ruthless person. . It won’t be of any help to Prime Minister Shen if you marry him, because the prince doesn’t respect you at all.”
Having said that, Lin Yi hopes she can make a decision as soon as possible.
