The Wealthy Eldest Sister Rules Supreme

Chapter 589: Chapter 576: Devote Myself to You

Since it was the debt of saving a life, there were fair and reasonable circumstances surrounding this promise.

More importantly, Chu Jinnian was initially the one who broke his word.

They had originally agreed to return early, but he hadn’t returned for such a long time. Ultimately, not only did she come to find him, she ended up in a debilitated state, which was excessively unjust.

Thus, by all rationality, he should apologize, make amends, and provide compensation.

Zhuang Qingning felt more secure, and could even say that she took advantage with full righteousness.

Chu Yunzhao and Jing Zhao outside the room, had no idea about the situation inside and were keeping vigil outside.

They were naturally restless, particularly Chu Yunzhao. He paced back and forth in the courtyard and approached the steps, wanting to enter to check on the condition inside. But recalling the sight he had just witnessed, he could not help trembling and quickly retreated.

After several attempts, Chu Yunzhao could only look at Jing Zhao, “Can we truly trust Miss Zhuang’s medical skills?”

“This… ”

Jing Zhao scratched his scalp, and answered, “Earlier, Miss Zhuang saved a businessman in the county town who was poisoned by the chief shopkeeper of his shop as a punishment. The poison was very strange and baffled many doctors; they all said there was no hope. However, Miss Zhuang cured him after a few days of treatment.”

“Moreover, Miss Zhuang has been running a business selling mosquito repellent herb bags all along. These herb bags are incredibly effective and the recipe also comes from her hands.”

“From what you say, Miss Zhuang’s medical skills are truly miraculous.” Chu Yunzhao responded thoughtfully, however, he did not relax his eyebrows as he asked, “But how did Miss Zhuang find out so quickly that Jinnian was poisoned?”

Jing Zhao spread his hands in bafflement, “I really don’t know.”

“All I know is that the eldest son treats Miss Zhuang differently. Even the people who look after her are the Su sisters, Su Mu and Su Ye. The Fourth Prince also witnessed earlier that the eldest son even gave the jade bi left by the princess to Miss Zhuang… ”

“So, the Eldest Son must have been communicating privately with Miss Zhuang. It’s not surprising that she knew about this.”

“Hmm.” Chu Yunzhao nodded once again, “So it seems that Jinnian and Miss Zhuang truly have a deep affection.”

Zhuang Qingning had rushed over in a hurry just now, with worried expressions. It seemed that she was very concerned about Chu Jinnian’s condition at this time.

It looked like Chu Jinnian and his fiancée were indeed deeply in love.

Chu Yunzhao didn’t have a deep impression of his aunt, having met her only a few times. But in his memory, she was very assertive and intelligent.

Chu Jinnian once said that this marriage was painstakingly selected by Queen Qi herself. Chu Yunzhao had originally been worried that Queen Qi chose hastily out of desperation to prevent the King of Qi and Mrs. Ruo from manipulating Chu Jinnian’s marriage affairs. But now it seemed that she had planned ahead.

Chu Yunzhao nodded again and again, growing more and more admiring of his aunt. He even felt quite satisfied thinking about Chu Jinnian’s future marriage.

However…

Chu Jinnian, this rascal!

He never mentioned these things to him. How could he be seen as a brother?

No, he would have to calculate this account with him as soon as Chu Jinnian woke up!

“Jing Zhao.”

Chu Yunzhao spoke, “Go inform Mr. Yang, instructing someone to prepare a more refined late-night snack. Also, prepare some women’s clothes and clean up a room.”

However, before settling accounts, he should take good care of Chu Jinnian’s fiancée.

Jing Zhao understood and hurried off to make the arrangements.

The meals were quickly prepared, consisting of four delicately delicious homely dishes, along with the local delicious sesame seed cakes served in a hanging bowl. Besides these, they also prepared some red bean lantern pastries.

It seemed that they considered Zhuang Qingning being a young lady and speculated whether she likes sweets or not.

After the preparations were done, Chu Yunzhao gently knocked on the door, “Miss Zhuang.”

Zhuang Qingning was changing the second bottle of medicine for Chu Jinnian inside the room. She almost fell off the chair when she was startled by the sudden call. Fortunately, she had excellent balance and steadied herself. After hanging the medicine, she picked up the curtain slightly to cover the infusion bottle and tube, then walked over to the door and responded from inside the room, “Fourth Prince, what’s the matter?”

“I know that Miss Zhuang is busy treating him right now and I shouldn’t disturb you. But I was worried about your journey here and your hard work in treating Jinnian. So I had some meals prepared. Please feel free to have some when you are available.” Chu Yunzhao replied truthfully.

Chu Jinnian was currently having an IV drip. Chu Yunzhao had just received a report about Chu Jinnian’s stable condition. As long as the remaining two bottles of drips were finished, tonight’s most dangerous time could be passed.

Zhuang Qingning finally breathed a sigh of relief just now. Hearing Chu Yunzhao’s inquiry made her realize how hungry she was. She then opened the door slightly, took the dinner plate from Chu Yunzhao’s hand, and said, “Fourth Prince, thank you very much for your hard work.”

Seeing Zhuang Qingning’s apparent intention to keep her distance, Chu Yunzhao didn’t deliberately look inside and said, “It’s my duty, Miss Zhuang, no need to thank me.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“How is Jinnian now?”

Considering Zhuang Qingning had been inside for some time without asking for a prescription, Chu Yunzhao was a little surprised.

“He has already taken the detoxification pills three times. Now, according to his pulse condition, the poison has been suppressed and is not infiltrating his organs. But if we want to detoxify, it will take some time.”

Zhuang Qingning said, “At the earliest by morning and at the latest by noon, Jinnian should be able to wake up.”

Seeing Zhuang Qingning very confident and providing a specific recovery time, Chu Yunzhao, who was as anxious as a headless fly before, felt much calmer, and he took a long breath of relief, “That’s indeed great news, thank you, Miss Zhuang.”

“It’s my duty.” Zhuang Qingning said softly, “But earlier, Su Mu and Su Ye came with me. We’ve been on the road for a day and a night. I’m really too busy to look after them right now. I hope the Fourth Prince can help to settle them.”

“Miss Zhuang can rest assured.” Chu Yunzhao promised with a bow, “I won’t bother Miss Zhuang anymore. Please have your meal soon.”

Zhuang Qingning nodded, took the food into the room and put it on the table, and then closed the door again.

The table was a little distance from the bed, Zhuang Qingning wasn’t at ease, so she split the sesame seed cake in half, sandwiched some vegetables in between, carried the bowl of lantern pastries, and sat next to Chu Jinnian. While observing the state of the infusion, she rushed to eat.

She wolfed down the food so quickly that she didn’t even have time to taste the dishes. When she no longer felt hungry, Zhuang Qingning still sat by the side of the bed, continuing to help Chu Jinnian warm the infusion tube.

The night turned darker and the earth fell into silence, even Jing Zhao and Chu Yunzhao outside began to doze off.