Bai Ruozhu looked at the shoes on the ground and suddenly felt like laughing. Even a wise officer finds it hard to judge family matters. Elder Su was right to quickly retreat, and she had no right to say more.

Zu Mei looked at Ao Song's dagger, her expression slightly stunned, but she quickly showed a look of disdain and said, "She is defenseless, she must be using magic techniques to harm me, she can argue however she likes."

Bai Ruozhu couldn't help rolling her eyes. This Zu Mei was really something. Would it ever end?

"Okay, you are both guests in my home, can't you give me some face?" Bai Ruozhu's tone grew heavier.

Jiao Ling quickly stepped forward to pull Zu Mei's arm, "Alright, I'll accompany you back."

She nudged Zu Mei with her arm, gesturing her to look at Kang De. Zu Mei glanced at the troubled Kang De and indeed said no more.

Jiao Ling gave Bai Ruozhu a look and then led the two away.

Bai Ruozhu went over and patted Ao Song on the shoulder, saying, "You haven't eaten yet, come to my yard for some food and tea."

Ao Song turned her head, a little sulky, and said, "I don't like tea."

"You'll like it later; my tea is different." Bai Ruozhu smiled and pulled her back into the yard.

Once Ao Song had tasted the delicate dishes and sweet floral tea, she closed her eyes in satisfaction, "It's really good."

"So you're not angry anymore?" Bai Ruozhu asked with a smile.

"I was never angry. If I got angry with that old woman, wouldn't it lower my status?" Ao Song replied with a sharp tongue.

Bai Ruozhu laughed and ruffled her head, just like she would with her own sister. She actually felt a little sorry for Ao Song, especially when Ao Song mentioned her father, as the expression was definitely not fake.

"I really didn't mean to kill her. If I did, wouldn't my parents scold me to death?" Ao Song said, pouting.

"I believe you," Bai Ruozhu winked at her, "Let's not talk about it anymore. It wasn't your issue in the first place. How long do you plan to stay in Beiyu City?"

"I need to investigate your adopted father thoroughly. We have a small family, and Grandpa can't bear to have Aunt always outside." Ao Song said while eating, as if the person she was investigating had nothing to do with Bai Ruozhu.

Bai Ruozhu twitched her mouth, refraining from saying more because of Gao Zhou.

After Ao Song was full and satisfied, she left the Bai Residence, saying that she would temporarily stay at the inn in Beiyu City and would visit Bai Ruozhu for fun if she had nothing to do.

When Bai Ruozhu went to the front yard, things were almost wrapped up there. Jiang Yichun came over and asked, "Everything okay?"

"Nothing, it's just that she finds your father suspicious," Bai Ruozhu lowered her voice, "Your father went to find a senior expert, right? He's really overreacting, not even sure if it's the right person."

"Concern leads to confusion," Jiang Yichun said with a straight face, clearly unhappy with the topic, so Bai Ruozhu had to change it.

The next day, Bai Ruozhu began treating Elder Su. She prescribed formulas for both internal consumption and external soaking and also administered needles to Elder Su. After the first treatment, Elder Su looked at her with even more admiration.

"Your medical skills are indeed remarkable, much better than the doctors in our clan. After just one session, my pain has decreased significantly," Elder Su said.

Bai Ruozhu had previously thought he could endure and didn't feel pain, but seeing this, he had been enduring all along; no wonder he was always calm and collected.

"Elder Su, you're flattering me. I haven't yet found a way to cure you. It's only temporarily effective now," Bai Ruozhu said.

"I'm well aware of my condition, so don't feel too pressured. I'm old now; it doesn't matter if it can't be cured," Elder Su said with a smile, "You and your second brother are outstanding, worthy descendants of our Jiuli."

Bai Ruozhu blinked. What did that mean? Could it be that her second brother also had a bloodline awakening?

But her second brother seemed to have no red birthmarks and did not practice martial arts. Was it because he hadn't been exposed to martial skills?

"You won't understand even if I tell you now. When you return to Jiuli together, you will understand," Elder Su said kindly, "You can go to the trial grounds, and your second brother can look at the Enlightenment Tablet."

Bai Ruozhu was even more surprised, feeling that her second brother had been recognized by Elder Su in terms of intelligence, but Elder Su also seemed unwilling to say more, so she decided to ask her aunt quietly later.

"However, my second brother shouldn't be going to Jiuli; he's going to war with the emperor," Bai Ruozhu said with some frustration, wrinkling her nose. Her second brother said that others were watching their family, no matter what others think, she just wanted her family safe. If it weren't for Achun's relationship with the emperor, and the need to treat friends with integrity, she would never agree for Achun to go to war, let alone her second brother, who had no martial skills.

Elder Su's eyes widened, "Why didn't you persuade him? It's sheer nonsense!"

Bai Ruozhu shrugged, "He requested the holy edict himself. How would we know? My mother was so angry that she gave birth prematurely, and the holy edict has been issued, so what can we do?"

Elder Su sighed softly and didn't speak again, seeing that he was in a bad mood, Bai Ruozhu took her leave.

Her second brother's wedding date was tight, and her sister-in-law was organizing everything busily. Bai Ruozhu helped whenever she had the chance, as there were only a few days left.

In the days that followed, Lin Ping'er enjoyed a comfortable confinement period while Bai Ruozhu and her elder brother and sister-in-law arranged her second brother's wedding. Meanwhile, Jiang Yichun was out early and back late, getting busier and busier. Bai Ruozhu noticed he was working on some confidential matters for the emperor but didn't pursue it further. They had long had a mutual understanding and trust, and she wasn't worried about things like keeping a mistress.

A few days later, Bai Ruozhu went to the Tu Residence to treat Tu Bai and also to check why Tu Ying hadn't appeared for days.

At the Tu Residence, Tu Ying, who came to greet her, looked pale, with dark circles under her eyes, clearly sleep-deprived. Even though she forced a smile while talking to her, her mood was evidently low.

"Tu Ying, what's going on?" Bai Ruozhu took her hand, asking while secretly feeling her pulse.

Her body seemed fine, no signs of poisoning, just lack of rest and slightly elevated liver fire.

"My master came," Tu Ying said and then bit her lip, "He arrived the day before yesterday and made a scene at my home. Since he saved me and took care of me for so long, my parents treated him with respect. But he kept demanding to take me away. Your house has been busy as well, with your mother still in her confinement period, so I didn't dare disturb you."

She paused, "Afraid he would follow me to your house and cause trouble."

"What right does he have?" Bai Ruozhu exclaimed, "That Kong Hefeng is crazy! Who says a master has to take the disciple away? The parents are alive and don't want their daughter to leave home, okay?"

Besides, Tu Ying wasn't young anymore and should be getting married. How could she get married if she went to that darn valley?

Bai Ruozhu thought about it and suddenly her expression changed. Right, the problem was here!

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I've been busy setting up the new book today and had a long conversation with the editor. Here's a little sneak peek for everyone: It's an ancient mystery, and the female lead is very cute. As for the male lead, what kind would you like?

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