Murong Bi helped the Old Master Li lying on the ground to stand up.

Old Master Li still had candy in his mouth, his face full of disbelief: “These years I’ve often suddenly fainted. Can eating candy cure it?”

“Not so.” Murong Bi shook his head. “Eating candy can only temporarily relieve the symptoms. Old Master, your body is weak, deficient in both qi and blood, which is why you occasionally faint. Normally you need to eat more meat. Once your body is replenished, you’ll naturally be better.”

Old Master Li smiled bitterly, sighing: “Won’t eating other things work?”

“Eating meat will help you recover faster.” Murong Bi paused. “Does Old Master not like eating meat?”

The surrounding people had just been marveling at his medical skills. Now hearing him say this, one after another they couldn’t help but start criticizing again.

“What do you mean not like eating meat? Is there anyone in this world who doesn’t love eating meat?”

“Old Master Li has a simple-minded son whose life depends on medicine. Where would he have money left to buy meat? This young doctor truly doesn’t understand the common people’s hardships.”

“Someone who can ask such a question must not lack money. Why don’t you buy meat for Old Master Li to replenish his body?”

The onlookers were just deliberately goading him.

Who would have thought Murong Bi would directly agree: “Where does Old Master Li live? I’ll arrange for someone to deliver several pounds of meat every day.”

The person who had just spoken was completely stunned: “Sending several pounds of meat to someone else every day for free—what kind of family wealth dares to spend like this? Hey child, which family are you from?”

Murong Bi’s expression remained unchanged as he answered: “My family is at Duke Xingguo’s manor.”

Everyone present gasped.

“He’s actually Duke Xingguo’s son. Heavens, no wonder he dares say such things!”

“Old Master Li’s good days have come. Quick, hurry and kowtow in thanks to the Young Lord!”

Old Master Li was pulled by people to kneel in a daze. Before he could kowtow in thanks, he was helped up by Murong Bi: “Old Master, no need.”

After asking for Old Master Li’s address, he prepared to leave.

A voice suddenly rang out behind him: “You’re Duke Xingguo’s youngest son, Murong Bi, right?”

He turned his head and saw an extremely radiant face. He was instantly stunned, unable to return to his senses for a long while.

“May I ask who this young lady is?”

He lowered his head and cupped his hands, avoiding that dazzling countenance.

Chu Changsheng circled around him: “People in the palace all say Duke Xingguo’s youngest son is a fool. But looking at you, you don’t seem foolish at all.”

Since childhood, she had heard people discuss Duke Xingguo—he had four legitimate sons. The eldest, second, and third sons were all very accomplished, but only the youngest son was a fool and simpleton. Despite having a photographic memory, he especially loved reading medical texts and would often leave without notice to wander in distant places, only returning to the capital once every three to five months.

Today she had finally seen this fool’s true face.

Being called a fool, Murong Bi wasn’t annoyed at all. He said unhurriedly: “They say fools have their own fortune. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing.”

Chu Changsheng shook her head, preparing to leave.

At this moment, suddenly a group of people came running in their direction.

“Look, right there.”

“Hurry over, don’t let them get away.”

“If we catch them this time, we’ll all get reward money. Charge!”

A large group of people surrounded them together.

Chu Changsheng was so frightened her eyeballs nearly popped out. The shadow of her childhood instantly descended.

These years, her Father Emperor and Mother Empress had often wandered everywhere. Forget about bandits in Great Jin—even petty thieves and robbers had all been killed off. How could anyone still dare to capture people in broad daylight?

She thought this group of people was coming to capture her, but then discovered that group was staring at the person beside her.

“So they want to capture you.” Seeing his dazed expression, Chu Changsheng couldn’t help but say, “Looks like it’s because you just revealed your identity. These people want to capture you to extort silver from Duke Xingguo. What are you standing there for? Hurry and run.”

Murong Bi quickly said: “No, they…”

“Alright, no more nonsense. Hurry and go. I’ll escort you back to Duke Xingguo’s manor.”

Chu Changsheng grabbed Murong Bi and ran toward the east of the city.

A group of people chased behind them.

Murong Bi had wanted to say something. He opened his lips, but in the end gave up. He just let himself be pulled along until they reached his family’s gate.

At the same time, that group of people also arrived at the manor gate.

“Fourth Young Master, why did you run? You made us chase so hard.”

“We thought Fourth Young Master was about to leave the capital. It’s good that you’re home, good that you’re home.”

“This servant will go notify the Duke and Madam right away!”

Chu Changsheng was instantly dumbfounded.

So this group of people was servants from Duke Xingguo’s manor.

Then just now she… truly made a huge fool of herself.

She said awkwardly: “Why didn’t you say so earlier?”

Murong Bi scratched the back of his head. He had originally wanted to say something, but for some reason, seeing her pulling him and running with all her might, he suddenly didn’t want to say anything.

He asked earnestly: “May I know which manor the young lady is from?”

“You brat, you finally know to come back!” Duke Xingguo’s person hadn’t come out yet, but his voice came out first. “Gone for an entire year without a trace. Finally back in the capital, your mother says she’ll arrange a marriage for you, and you bastard run away. Unfilial thing, you…”

Duke Xingguo cursed as he came out. Having just descended the steps, his entire person suddenly froze. “E-Eldest Princess!”

Murong Bi was also stunned: “Eldest Princess?”

Chu Changsheng had no choice but to assume the manner of an Eldest Princess: “No need for formalities. I was just passing by. I’m returning to the palace now.”

She turned and left.

Even after walking far away, she could still hear Duke Xingguo’s full-throated scolding: “You foolish boy, clearly full of learning, yet you won’t properly take the imperial examinations. Why do you insist on wandering around being a doctor? There are so many doctors in the world—are they missing you?”

“There are so many scholars in the world—are they missing me?” Murong Bi responded unhurriedly. “Father, Mother, I only love medical arts. Don’t force me anymore.”

“Fine, we can stop forcing you to study, but you must get married…”

Sitting on her horse, Chu Changsheng couldn’t help but shake her head.

Good thing her Father Emperor and Mother Empress were enlightened and weren’t rushing her marriage. Otherwise she would definitely also want to run away from home.

Arriving at the palace, she first went to Kangning Palace to pay her respects.

But she saw the palace attendants were all packing luggage. She quickly asked: “Mother Empress, are we leaving the capital again?”

Yun Chu smiled: “Someone memorialized saying a local tyrant has appeared in southern Quancheng. We plan to go there and take a look in half a month.”

Chu Changsheng pouted: “Father Emperor and Mother Empress just want to tour mountains and enjoy waters. How carefree.”

“If you want to go, then come along.”

Yun Chu’s voice was very gentle.

The years hadn’t left many traces on her face. Instead, they had nurtured her, making her become even more gentle and serene in the passage of time.

“I could go.” Chu Changsheng sighed. “But Father Emperor and Mother Empress are always so sticky with each other. For me, it’s a kind of harm.”

Yun Chu couldn’t help but laugh: “Speaking of which, you’ve indeed reached marriageable age…”

“Stop.” Chu Changsheng raised her hand. “Just now I was thinking Father Emperor and Mother Empress were enlightened, not making me get married. Turns out you were waiting here. Mother Empress, why not first resolve Elder Brother’s marriage matter? He’s the Emperor—the rear palace is empty.”

Chu Hongyu, who was reading memorials, sneezed hard.