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Chapter 22 Seeking Justice for Her

Counting the days on my fingers, it had been almost a month since I started my journey to the capital.

Time waits for no one, and Jiang Yuyue knew she needed to speed things up.

The analogy of boiling a frog in lukewarm water is clearly not applicable to someone who is constantly on the verge of death.

"Axi, go back and give these two letters to our parents and the old lady of the Xie family respectively."

Jiang Yuyue handed two letters to Jiang Huanxi, saying, "We've been away from home for so long without sending anyone back to let them know we're safe. If we don't hear from them for a long time, they'll probably be getting anxious waiting at home."

"Why not just hire someone to run errands?"

Jiang Huanxi's tone was full of reluctance and confusion, "Why do I have to make this trip? If I leave, what about that Xie guy..."

Jiang Huanxi's biggest worry was Xie Jinglan's influence on her older sister. Even with him watching over her, he could still persuade her to wholeheartedly protect him. If he left, wouldn't that tarnish her sister's reputation?

"My parents are getting old, and it's just the two of us who are left."

Jiang Yuyue interrupted him earnestly, "To be honest, this is a family matter of the Xie family after I got married. It has nothing to do with you. You've been wading into this mess for nothing. We've been away from home for several months. How can I be at ease if you don't go back and check on me yourself? If it were just a matter of delivering a letter, I wouldn't have asked you to make the trip yourself."

Having said that, Jiang Huanxi had no choice but to agree.

"Alright..." But the boy still looked unwilling, afraid that something would happen if he left, and he didn't forget to remind Xiao Liu beside him.

"Xiao Liu, you'd better keep a close eye on your sister! Don't let that Xie fellow touch a single hair on her head!"

Seeing this, Xiaoliu suppressed a laugh and said, "Young master, please rest assured, this servant will definitely keep a close eye on Miss!"

Right now, only Young Master Xi is still in the dark.

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Meanwhile, at the Princess's residence, as soon as Song Jinwan's carriage stopped at the entrance, a servant rushed over to report.

"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! Steward Zhao from Prince Jing's residence is waiting for you in the hall!"

Prince Jing?

Upon hearing this, Song Jinwan and Xie Yunqi exchanged a glance, their expressions quite different.

Prince Jing is the youngest brother of the current emperor. Although he is only a few years older than Song Jinwan and the others, he is elusive and rarely seen. Everyone knows that he is violent and tyrannical, yet his power in the court is immense, and no one dares to provoke him.

Why would Prince Jing send someone to my residence?

With the help of her maid, Song Jinwan quickly got off the carriage. It is said that no one visits the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. Although she did not know what had happened, she was certain that it was not a good thing.

Xie Yunqi, standing to the side, wore a complex expression, his fingers curled up, turning pale.

"your Highness."

When Manager Zhao saw Song Jinwan arrive, he bowed to her from a distance, but his expression showed little respect.

Although Song Jinwan was spoiled and pampered, being born into royalty, she knew how to read people's expressions and forced a smile as she asked,

"I wonder what brings you here, Imperial Uncle, that you have to trouble Steward Zhao to come all this way?"

"It's not a big deal."

Steward Zhao stroked his beard and said slowly, "However, our Prince Jing has been unwell recently and urgently needs some medicinal herbs to treat his illness. Unfortunately, just today when I sent someone out to buy them, I was told that all the herbs had been bought by Princess Hua Jin's men. What should we do?"

These words caused Song Jinwan's expression to freeze instantly. How could she be so unlucky?!

Song Jinwan chuckled dryly twice and tentatively asked, "So, what does Manager Zhao mean...?"

"Of course, His Highness Prince Jing's health must be the priority."

Steward Zhao spoke without reservation, "This old man sees that Her Highness is in good health and does not seem to need so many medicinal herbs. Therefore, I would like to ask Her Highness to be so generous as to give the herbs to Prince Jing."

Although Song Jinwan was reluctant, she didn't dare to go against Prince Jing. She could only whisper a few words to the maid, and a moment later a large pile of medicinal herbs was brought up.

"Since the Imperial Uncle is seriously ill, then take these medicinal herbs."

Song Jinwan forced a smile, while Steward Zhao leisurely examined the medicinal herbs, then paused.

"Your Highness, it seems that one of the most crucial Blood Heart Fungus is missing from these medicinal herbs, isn't it?"

Upon hearing the words "Blood Heart Mushroom," Song Jinwan's expression changed drastically.

She had been careful to keep the most valuable Blood Heart Fungus, after all, she had given two gold hairpins in exchange for it, but she never expected that this old fox would even know that!

"What Blood Heart Fungus?"

Song Jinwan wanted to struggle a little more, after all, it was really painful for her to give it away for nothing, but Manager Zhao wouldn't give her a chance to make excuses.

"Naturally, it's the Blood Heart Fungus that Her Highness the Princess painstakingly obtained at the pharmacy in the south of the city today."

Steward Zhao slowly said, "I don't know why it's such a coincidence, but this Blood Heart Fungus is also an indispensable ingredient in His Highness Prince Jing's prescription."

"Your Highness, please take it out. If this delays Prince Jing's treatment, and this matter reaches His Majesty's ears, wouldn't Your Highness be punished for disrespecting your elders?"

Seeing such a serious charge being pinned on her, Song Jinwan had no choice but to back down.

This is a crucial time for deciding on the crown prince. If something happens to her and it damages her brother's image in the eyes of their father, it would be a great loss.

Having figured all this out, Song Jinwan had no choice but to reluctantly give up the items.

"There is indeed such a medicinal herb. If Manager Zhao hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten about it."

After saying this, Song Jinwan turned to the maid beside her and said, "Huichun, go and bring me that Blood Heart Fungus."

After the Blood Heart Fungus was taken out, Steward Zhao opened the box to confirm that there were no problems before preparing to return home.

"Then thank you very much, Princess Huajin, for your help."

Manager Zhao smiled and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "Once His Highness Prince Jing has recovered his health, he will definitely come to express his gratitude in person."

Song Jinwan's heart was bleeding, but she still forced a smile and saw Steward Zhao off. Only after Steward Zhao and his men left the princess's residence did she angrily pick up the teacup next to her and smash it.

"Asshole!!!"

Xie Yunqi, who had been hiding in the side hall, also understood what had happened. Unlike Song Jinwan's anger, his face was somber, worried that his identity would be exposed.

He knew better than anyone that Xie Jinglan was actually Prince Jing in disguise.

Unexpectedly, Xie Jinglan essentially revealed his identity by sending people to ask for the medicinal herbs.

Could it be that he knows he faked his death and is hiding in the princess's residence?

This conjecture immediately made Xie Yunqi restless.

If Xie Jinglan were to reveal that he was already married and impotent, his attempt to woo the princess would be completely ruined.

He could not wait any longer; he had to do everything in his power to cure his manhood.