Chapter 89

The news of Qin Yunchu's affair was making a big stir, not to the point of being known by everyone, but in the circles of the powerful and wealthy, no one was unaware...

The old master took Gu Qiancheng's advice and went to the Zhao王府 (Zhao Prince's Mansion) that night with Duke Gu and Lady Gu, demanding an explanation.

Originally, Prince Zhao suspected that the Gu family was behind it, but the old master's bold and righteous visit made Prince Zhao think twice, reducing his suspicions.

No matter what Prince Zhao thought, he would not show it on his face. Now that things had come to this point, it was impossible to hide Qin Yunchu's condition from the Gu family.

Prince Zhao did not beat around the bush and proactively proposed making Qianxue a concubine. The Zhao王府 (Zhao Prince's Mansion) would not shirk responsibility for the two people's conditions and would treat them until they were cured.

Lady Gu proposed taking Qianxue back, but neither Prince Zhao nor Princess Zhao agreed. Although everyone understood the situation, it could not be admitted openly, especially that Prince Zhao would never admit that Qin Yunchu had contracted a venereal disease.

After a long discussion, Prince Zhao made some concessions, and Duke Gu cooperated to suppress the matter. Both sides maintained that Qin Yunchu was not sick and that someone was deliberately spreading rumors.

Both sides were satisfied with the discussion. The old master was very pleased with the outcome, and Duke Gu felt he had accomplished something significant, bringing benefits to Qianxue and the Gu family.

Only Lady Gu was very dissatisfied. She was worried about Qianxue, but this visit did not even allow her to see Qianxue. Prince Zhao's concessions were generous, but seeing Qianxue was difficult.

Lady Gu was secretly angry, but in front of her father-in-law and husband, she could only suppress her dissatisfaction.

That night, Qin Jiyu also came to see Gu Qiancheng. The first thing he said upon seeing her was, "Was it you who did something about Yunchu?"

Apart from Prince Zhao and Qin Jiyu, only Gu Qiancheng knew about the matter. If she hadn't done it, Prince Zhao wouldn't have, so it had to be Gu Qiancheng.

"Yes," Gu Qiancheng could have denied it, but she didn't.

"Why?" Qin Jiyu couldn't understand why Gu Qiancheng had done this.

For the Gu family?

Don't be silly. He wasn't the old master of the Gu family, who thought himself clever but was played by Gu Qiancheng.

"Your Highness wouldn't think I'm the kind of person who repays kindness with ingratitude, would you?" Gu Qiancheng glanced at Qin Jiyu, her eyes lingering on his waist for a moment.

Qin Jiyu seemed a bit off today.

"Are you trying to take revenge on Yunchu?" Could it be that Gu Qiancheng still had feelings for Yunchu?

That was impossible.

"Your Highness can think that if you want." Gu Qiancheng didn't deny it. She was indeed taking revenge for the original host, but it was just a minor act to damage Yunchu's reputation.

"This matter only brings benefits and no harm to Your Highness. I just pushed things along because you were hesitant to act."

That was true. If Qin Jiyu hadn't hesitated, she wouldn't have incited Duke Gu.

"I never said I would act," Qin Jiyu frowned. He hadn't intended to make a big deal out of it or ruin Yunchu's reputation. Gu Qiancheng's actions made him very unhappy.

Gu Qiancheng had overstepped by damaging the royal family's face!

Gu Qiancheng sighed, "Your Highness, this matter couldn't be hidden for long even if you didn't act. There are other men involved with the courtesan, not just Lord Chu."

So, this matter would eventually come to light; she just expedited it.

"Even so, you have no right to interfere," Qin Jiyu sternly rebuked, with a hint of authority.

Compared to Qin Yunchu, she was just an outsider, and Qin Jiyu's dissatisfaction was understandable. Gu Qiancheng didn't bother to explain further and said, "If that's the case, then Your Highness should tell Prince Zhao that I was the one who pushed things along."

Prince Zhao would indeed believe it because she had visited the Chunyi Building.

Otherwise, how could she have proactively offered to treat Lord Chu?

She needed to clear herself of any involvement.

"Hmph..." Although Qin Jiyu was unhappy with Gu Qiancheng's boldness, he had no intention of punishing her. He merely warned, "Next time you act, inform me in advance. I don't want you to act on your own again."

"Yes, Your Highness," Gu Qiancheng responded readily, but if there was a next time, she would still do as she pleased.

To make Qin Jiyu see how kind and virtuous she was, Gu Qiancheng said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I have no ill intentions. I'm just taking the opportunity to vent some pent-up anger. I've already told my grandfather that I will cure Lord Chu's illness."

"Cure Yunchu's illness?" A crack appeared in Qin Jiyu's icy face, and he said with disdain, "You?"

"What's wrong with me?" She had been the top student in her year and was admitted to a graduate program. How could she be lacking?

"You, a coroner, can cure illnesses?" Qin Jiyu didn't believe Gu Qiancheng at all.

"Your Highness, just because I'm a coroner doesn't mean I'm only a coroner." She was a forensic doctor, not just a coroner. Why did that sound so lowly?

"Your Highness, do you think I don't know medicine just because I can determine the cause of death and perform autopsies?" Her medical skills were on par with those of renowned doctors; she just lacked the opportunity to show them.

Gu Qiancheng moved her wrist...

The greatest advantage of this life was having a pair of healthy hands. These hands had not been pierced by bullets, and she could hold a scalpel, but unfortunately, this world had no scalpels...

"I've never heard of a coroner who knows medicine," Qin Jiyu still didn't believe her.

Unless Gu Qiancheng was a prodigy, how could a woman raised in seclusion know so much?

Gu Qiancheng sighed and explained seriously, "Your Highness, I'm not a coroner. In fact, being a doctor is my true profession."

"Doctor? I've never heard of a female doctor surnamed Gu. Who was your teacher?" Doctors rarely took apprentices; they usually passed their knowledge from father to son.

That's how medical families were formed.

Gu Qiancheng didn't answer Qin Jiyu's question but suggested, "If Your Highness doesn't believe me, extend your hand, and I'll take your pulse. Your Highness looks quite terrible."

Others might not notice, but as a doctor, Gu Qiancheng could tell. Although she hadn't treated anyone from her studies to graduation, she hadn't forgotten her training.

Qin Jiyu was injured, and the injury was not minor.

"I'm fine," Qin Jiyu sat up straight to prove he was unharmed, but the more he did so, the more he seemed to be lying.

"Your Highness, your injury is in your waist. Don't let the wound tear open." Gu Qiancheng pointed out Qin Jiyu's injury, making him believe her, "You really can treat illnesses?"

How did this woman grow up to know so much? She seemed to have just reached the age of marriage.

"Your Highness, I have no reason to lie to you." Such things couldn't be faked; one's skills would be evident with the first move.

Qin Jiyu tentatively believed her, "How confident are you in curing Yunchu's illness?"

"Seventy percent." The courtesan had just contracted a venereal disease, and the condition wasn't severe. As for Qin Yunchu, once penicillin was cultivated, she would have a ninety percent chance of success, but it was better not to be too confident...

Seventy percent was enough.

Qin Jiyu nodded, "You'd better cure Yunchu, or I won't let you off easily."

He wouldn't allow Gu Qiancheng to ruin the reputation of a royal family member for personal grievances.

Of course, if she could make amends, he could pretend nothing happened.

"Your Highness, rest assured." Gu Qiancheng readily agreed, and Qin Jiyu put the matter aside, bringing up another reason for his visit tonight...

Note to readers:

The weekend is actually busier than usual.

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