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Since the other party had chosen Yuan Tang as the scapegoat, there wouldn’t be any immediate danger to their life until Rui Wangfei came forward to testify.
Gu Jiao left Rui Wang Residence.
She got on the carriage of the medical hall.
Just as the wheels rolled a short distance, the carriage was stopped by someone.
It was Yuan Tang.
Yuan Tang came to the side of the carriage, lifted the curtain, and said to Gu Jiao, "Last night, after returning to the palace, I pondered all night. The more I thought about it, the more things seemed unusual. Right after you asked me if I had any relationship with your State of Zhao’s Crown Princess, I was chased by someone. Honestly, do you know something? Is this matter related to the imperial family of the State of Zhao?"
Gu Jiao calmly replied, "I have nothing to say."
If she told him the truth and he revealed his whereabouts on that day, making a perfect alibi, then Rui Wangfei would lose the value of accusing him.
Rui Wangfei would then be in danger.
Therefore, for the safety of Rui Wangfei, Your Great Highness of the State of Chen had to continue feeling wronged for the time being.
Gu Jiao pulled the curtain and smiled, "In the coming days, there might be people coming to assassinate you continuously, so be careful."
After saying that, she put the curtain down and said to Little San, "Let's go!"
The carriage disappeared into the distance!
Yuan Tang was furious.
"Hey, hey, hey! Make it clear! Who exactly wants to assassinate this prince!"
Ah!
This girl!
Speaking only half of it! So infuriating!
Yuan Tang stood there, his hair exploding in rage, roaring, "Girl! Don't think you can stay out of it! If someone wants to kill me, won't they also try to kill you? Do you think you can escape? You've been in cahoots with this prince for a long time!"
Gu Jiao didn't actually intend to let Yuan Tang be in danger. Since the first assassination attempt failed and they couldn't figure out Yuan Tang's trump cards, they probably wouldn’t launch a second attack so soon.
……
Before noon, Gu Jiao arrived at the Four Seas Villa.
The gathering would last three days, but the truly important days were the first and second days. They could return on the afternoon of the second day if they wanted to.
Unsurprisingly, they encountered the people from the Rejuvenation Hall at the Chamber of Commerce’s gathering. This was a crucial gathering attended by various prominent figures in the industry. Among them, Gu Jiao finally met the rumored stepson of the Hu Family—— Second Master Hu, Hu Hongtu. [T/N: Hongtu means “major undertaking / vast plan / grand prospect”]
Just by hearing his name, you could tell how high the expectations were from his parents.
Second Owner was originally pushed out by the family, so it was clear that Hu Hongtu wouldn't have much brotherly affection for him.
Hu Hongtu looked at Second Owner with a smile, not bothering to hide the disdain and contempt in his eyes, "Big brother is here too? It seems that during your time at the Rejuvenation Hall, big brother learned quite a lot surreptitiously."
Those words were too cutting. What did he mean by saying that Second Owner learned a lot at the Rejuvenation Hall surreptitiously? It was as if Second Owner was an outsider, and the Rejuvenation Hall wasn't his father's business.
Perhaps Hu Hongtu had forgotten that if it weren't for his appearance, Second Owner would have been the first heir to the Rejuvenation Hall.
Although Rejuvenation Hall had been a century-old pharmacy and medical hall, when Second Owner's mother married into the Hu Family, the Hu Family was facing difficulties, and Rejuvenation Hall was almost on the verge of collapse. It was Second Owner's birth mother who invested all her dowry into the business, which brought Rejuvenation Hall back to life.
However, in the end, this unfortunate woman received nothing back. She succumbed to a serious illness, leaving her young son to be bullied.
A person could only be stepped on when they were weak. Now, Second Owner had a powerful backing and wasn’t afraid of Hu Hongtu's provocations. He responded, "I came here based on my real abilities. Speaking of stealing knowledge, aren't you the one who did that? After all, I am the eldest and legitimate son of the Hu Family!"
Hu Hongtu chuckled, "The former legitimate son of the Hu Family, you mean! Now, you're nothing more than a wretched stray dog!"
Second Owner smiled coldly, "Is that so? Then let’s see if this wretched stray dog will be the one to bite you in the end!"
The two brothers parted ways on unfriendly terms.
Gu Jiao curiously admired the surrounding scenery.
Second Owner said, "I’ve made you witness something embarrassing."
Gu Jiao replied, "No, it's fine."
The more Hu Hongtu acted despicable, the less mercy they would show when they clashed in the future.
Gu Jiao asked, "Do you need my help?"
Second Owner replied confidently, "No need. Just a mere stepson, I can easily handle him!"
Second Owner was no longer the same person as before. He was now a reborn Second Owner!
Since Second Owner said so, Gu Jiao decided not to interfere in their brotherly grievances.
She stayed at the villa for one night, got to know several prominent merchants from the capital while accompanying Second Owner, and also showcased her superb medical skills, proving the strength of the Miraculous Hands Hall to the Chamber of Commerce.
As scheduled, she returned on the afternoon of the second day.
She hurried back to celebrate the Moon Festival, which was the Mid-Autumn Festival in her previous life, a day for family reunion and moon-viewing.
Last year, due to the provincial examination, the family couldn't properly celebrate the festival. But this year, everyone was together.
Feng Lin and Lin Chengye arrived early in the morning, Du Ruohan also came, but he left after having lunch, so Gu Jiao missed meeting him.
Early in the morning, Gu Jiao invited Master Lu and Nan Xiang, and they arrived at Bishui Alley in the afternoon, almost at the same time as Gu Jiao.
"Master Lu, Lady Nan Xiang!" Little Jing Kong warmly welcomed the two into the courtyard. His pet falcon and seven baby chickens, all adorned with big red flowers, formed a welcoming formation. It could be said that it was very ceremonial!
Nan Xiang adored the little guy so much. She smiled at him and said, "You must be Jing Kong, right?"
"Yes, Lady Nan Xiang!" Little Jing Kong cutely replied.
The two of them chatted happily. Little Jing Kong enthusiastically introduced his baby chickens and young falcon to Nan Xiang, and of course, he didn't forget to introduce Gu Yan's little dog.
"That's Little Eight, a bit timid."
Little Eight puffed up its chest, trying to appear brave.
His bravery couldn't be questioned!
He was the bravest chicken-herding dog in the entire capital!
"Woof!"
Suddenly, the big yellow dog from the neighboring Zhao household rushed in.
In an instant, Little Eight lost his bravado and hid behind the group of chickens!
Nan Xiang really liked this place.
Her smile never faded from the moment she entered.
Seeing Nan Xiang like this, Master Lu was also deeply satisfied.
Little Jing Kong thoughtfully introduced the small vegetable garden in the courtyard to Nan Xiang, proudly telling her that he watered all the vegetables himself.
Nan Xiang was charmed by the adorable little guy and wished she could take him home immediately!
With Little Jing Kong's introductions, Nan Xiang and Master Lu also got to know Feng Lin and Lin Chengye.
Surprisingly, the four of them got along very well.
Except for Lin Chengye feeling embarrassed and inferior because he was a stutterer.
Nan Xiang smiled and didn't rush to comfort him. Instead, she directly removed her veil.
Lin Chengye and Feng Lin were both stunned, and then Lin Chengye blurted out a complete sentence, "It's okay, Lady Nan Xiang, you are actually very beautiful."
Feng Lin patted Lin Chengye's shoulder and said, "Wow! Little Lin, you are not stuttering anymore!"
Lin Chengye then stuttered, "I-I-I'm not... not st-stuttering..."
Alas, he was still stuttering!
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