Song Ziyu stood up, clutching his shoulder. Surprisingly, he wasn't angry with Zhuang Anyi. Instead, he asked softly, " Anyi, what's wrong?"
[Tsk tsk tsk, how much money did Anyi Yi's political enemies pay him to be so devoted?]
Zhuang Anyi raised an eyebrow and asked, "Aren't you in pain?"
How can it not hurt?
Song Ziyu felt like his clothes were about to be torn apart by Zhuang Anyi, but he was paid to do his job, and even if Zhuang Anyi beat him up again, he couldn't scold Zhuang Anyi.
Thinking of this, Song Ziyu smiled. "It doesn't hurt, not at all. I know, Anyi, you're just teasing me."
Zhuang Anyi said meaningfully, "Are you kidding me?"
Song Ziyu nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes."
"I see."
Zhuang Anyi stretched her muscles and walked around Song Ziyu once. In a flash, she grabbed Song Ziyu's shoulder and slammed him to the ground.
This time, the force was even greater than the previous over-the-shoulder throw.
Looking at Song Ziyu, who was crying out in pain on the ground, Zhuang Anyi bent down, casually twirling her two braids, and asked with a smile, "Are you still just joking around?"
Song Ziyu was in so much pain that she couldn't speak, and for a moment she almost couldn't keep up the act anymore, so she secretly glared at Zhuang Anyi.
"Young lady, why are you hitting people for no reason?"
Zhuang Anyi looked over and saw an older woman who smiled innocently, "Everyone heard it just now; he was just joking with me."
Zhuang Anyi's gaze returned to Song Ziyu, and she asked, "Right?"
No, we absolutely cannot give up.
Song Ziyu gritted her teeth and nodded.
The old woman muttered "What a mess!" clearly indicating she wasn't going to get involved.
Song Ziyu was almost unable to stand up and had to be helped up by a kind passerby. He clutched the hem of his clothes and asked helplessly, " Anyi, what did I do to wrong you?"
Zhuang Anyi had vented her anger enough. She recognized the voice as Tong Aning's. She was very grateful to Tong Aning for telling her about it, but it was other people's business if they had a miraculous encounter. She couldn't rely on other people for everything.
Now that we know Song Ziyu is no good, the rest is easy.
Zhuang Anyi walked over to Song Ziyu Song Ziyu helped her up, saying, "I just wanted to show off in front of Sister Yan and Sister Aning, I'm sorry to have troubled you."
Song Ziyu shook his head, and said with a forced smile, "I'm not wronged."
"Then let's go back."
"Good."
After saying goodbye to Tong Siyan and Tong Aning, Zhuang Anyi helped Song Ziyu leave. Tong Aning wanted to chase after her, but Tong Siyan stopped her, " Aning, what are you doing?"
"I..."
[I have to remind Anyi Yi, Song Ziyu isn't a good person.]
Tong Siyan gently patted Tong Aning's head, "Don't worry, your Anyi knows what she's doing."
[Huh.]
Out of curiosity, Tong Aning asked Xixi for more information about Zhuang Anyi.
[At only fourteen years old, he was already able to lead a group into the mountains to suppress bandits. That's incredible!]
[I'm suddenly a little worried about Song Ziyu. I wonder if she'll be braised or steamed.]
Aning always has so many wonderful ideas in her head.
Tong Siyan squeezed Tong Aning's hand. Tong Aning looked at her, Tong Siyan, "Do you want to continue shopping?"
"Okay, okay."
[Since I'm spending my older brother's money anyway, might as well spend it.]
Tong Yibin sneezed in the study.
He optimistically thought that perhaps his mother and sisters were missing him.
*
Xue Ruyun arrived early the next morning.
Tong Aning affectionately took her arm and couldn't help but pout, "Master, why didn't you come yesterday? We could have gone to see the lanterns together."
Xue Ruyun blinked, "Master wants to go see the lanterns too?"
Tong Aning said happily, "Then it's perfect for me to come along."
"I don't want to be bothered by you."
Tong Aning stamped her foot. "Master, what are you saying?"
Tong Aning clung even tighter to Xue Ruyun's arm and rubbed against Xue Ruyun, saying, "I'm going to stick with Master for the rest of my life and annoy you to death."
Xue Ruyun burst into laughter.
After greeting Su Zhouyue, Tong Aning led Xue Ruyun to her room.
The room was heated by an underfloor heating system, making it warm and cozy inside.
Tong Aning poured tea for Xue Ruyun, then rested her chin on her hand and asked, "Master, have you seen all the New Year's gifts I sent?"
"I saw it."
Although Xue Ruyun no longer lived in the palace, many people still knew her identity and vied to curry favor with her and send her gifts. Xue Ruyun's biggest annoyance was during the New Year.
This year, she went to the Buddhist temple to celebrate the New Year with her mother. When she returned, she found the courtyard piled high with gifts.
Whoever gave it to it, return it to them, except for Tong Aning's share.
It was clearly prepared with care; everything was something Xue Ruyun would like.
Tong Aning tilted her head to look at Xue Ruyun's hair and, sure enough, saw the hairpin that she had given Xue Ruyun tucked into her temple.
She fiddled with the tassels hanging from the hair ornament and boasted, "I have such good taste! Master looks so good in this."
Xue Ruyun put on a stern face, adopting the authority of a teacher, "Alright, don't think that your banter will make me not check your homework these past few days."
[Go ahead and investigate; serious people have no fear of inspection.]
Xue Ruyun raised an eyebrow. So confident?
Tong Aning took out the silver needles, Xue Ruyun held out her hand to Tong Aning, saying, "Let Master try them."
Tong Aning looked at Xue Ruyun, Xue Ruyun nodded. Tong Aning mustered her courage, "Alright then, Master, don't worry, I'll definitely do my best."
"You wouldn't dare hurt the master, would you?"
Tong Aning: "..."
She focused intently and began inserting the acupuncture needles.
Seeing Xue Ruyun Tong Aning's technique was steady and that the silver needles were inserted into the precise acupoints every time, Xue Ruyun was extremely pleased. She said, "You didn't secretly play around during the New Year either?"
Tong Aning looked up and smiled, saying, "I played and I learned."
"That's a very honest statement."
" Doctor Xue," the maidservant beside Su Zhouyue entered, saying, "Someone from the Prince Cheng's Residence has come to request your presence."
I'll go right away.
Tong Aning asked, "Master, who is Prince Cheng?"
" The Prince Cheng's mother passed away early, and he was raised by my mother for a period of time," Xue Ruyun said, looking at Tong Aning's curious expression. "Would you like to come with me?"
"May I?"
[Take me there, take me there, take me there.]
Yingtao and the nanny both turned their faces away, worried that if they smiled, their young mistress would notice something amiss.
Xue Ruyun said, "Alright, you are my only disciple, you can even go to the imperial palace."
Tong Aning looked at Xue Ruyun with admiration.
Is this the princess's power?
Xue Ruyun actually disliked being called princess, but Tong Aning's way of calling her that didn't bother her at all; on the contrary, it made people want to pamper her even more.
Xue Ruyun held Tong Aning's hand, thinking to herself that Tong Aning was just so lovable.
Su Zhouyue agreed and had A Shu escort Xue Ruyun and Tong Aning to the Prince Cheng's Residence.
Upon arriving at Prince Cheng's Residence, Prince Cheng himself was waiting at the gate. He was somewhat surprised to see Xue Ruyun alighting from the Marquis's carriage.
"Was my elder sister just at the Marquis's residence?"
"Yes," Xue Ruyun said, "This is Marquis Tong's fourth daughter, Tong Aning, who is also my apprentice."
Prince Cheng glanced at Tong Aning, "So, my elder sister has taken Marquis Tong's daughter as her disciple. No wonder."
The three of them walked inside together. Xue Ruyun asked, "You called me here in such a hurry, is your princess ill again?"
Prince Cheng, "This is not the Queen's business..."
Xue Ruyun stopped, and Tong Aning quickly stopped as well. Xue Ruyun said, "I am a doctor now, I only care about patients."
After saying that, Xue Ruyun turned to leave.
"Sister!" Prince Cheng blocked Xue Ruyun's path, saying anxiously, " Ze'er has someone he likes. Wasn't I thinking of asking you, sister, to help me and the Princess Consort make an opinion?"
"Aren't you and the Princess both here? Why do I need to take the lead?"
"Sister, you know I've been attached to you and Mother since I was little. I don't feel at ease without your help in keeping an eye on things."
Xue Ruyun understood the unspoken meaning behind Prince Cheng's words, "You invited your mother as well?"
Prince Cheng: "Isn't it because my mother isn't coming?"
"You..." Xue Ruyun raised her hand, and Prince Cheng dodged it.
[This pathetic behavior is definitely that of a sister-obsessed brother.]
What was that sound?
My sister can even summon gods?
Xue Ruyun withdrew her hand. She understood that the Prince Cheng had finally had this son, so they valued him greatly and made him the heir apparent at birth. Now that their son had someone he loved, the two of them were probably in a panic... Oh well, they were already here.
Xue Ruyun said, "Let's go."
"Okay, okay, okay."
As soon as she entered, Consort of Prince Cheng exclaimed happily, "Sister, you really came! I was afraid we would be too forward with you."
Xue Ruyun Consort of Prince Cheng's cold hand back on the hand warmer, saying, "I've listened to you for so many years, Sister."
Consort of Prince Cheng smiled and went to see Prince Cheng, Prince Cheng helped Consort of Prince Cheng to sit down.
Prince Cheng, "Go and invite the Crown Prince and his beloved over."
"Yes."
Xue Yanze came of age last year and is a handsome young man. He is now an official in the court, not because of the Prince Cheng's Residence, but because he earned his position through his own hard work and examinations.
Father, Mother, Aunt.
The girl beside Xue Yanze was pretty and came from an outstanding family; Xue Yanze were a good match.
The group chatted quietly.
Consort of Prince Cheng: "Everything about it looks perfect to me."
Xue Ruyun: "I think it's good too."
Prince Cheng: "Since both my elder sister and the Queen Consort think it's good, it proves that it is indeed a good one."
" Ayun, what's wrong?"
Xue Yanze exclaimed in surprise. Du Qingyun had been perfectly fine just moments before, but now her face was pale, and she looked like she was about to faint.
Tong Aning quickly walked to Du Qingyun's side and took Du Qingyun pulse.
Xue Ruyun and the others also came over.
She put her hand on Tong Aning's shoulder and asked, " Aning, what did you find out?"
Du Qingyun struggled, not wanting Tong Aning to take her pulse, but Xue Ruyun comforted her, "Don't worry, my apprentice's medical skills are no less than mine, so don't fret."
How could she not be worried? This is a capital offense!
The group all paused, only Xue Ruyun asked, " Aning, are you...?"
Tong Aning honestly confessed, "Master, I detected a pregnancy pulse. This young lady is two months pregnant."