Your Highness, please stop chasing me.

Chapter 94 The figure seemed somewhat familiar.

As soon as she ran back to her room, before her maid could even close the door, she heard a series of loud banging noises coming from inside. Clearly, Mu Xue was quite angry with her.

"I'm so angry! What kind of ancient doctor is this? Who does he think he is? How dare he embarrass me in public!" Zhu Zhiyue shouted through gritted teeth.

The maid Xiaochun stepped forward and whispered a reprimand: "Miss Zhu, you'd better keep your voice down, lest outsiders hear you. Then you won't be able to maintain your gentle image."

Upon hearing Xiaochun's words, Zhu Zhiyue actually stopped shouting.

She felt nothing but disdain for Xiaochun. Xiaochun was sent by her master to assist her in completing her mission, but in reality, she was just there to monitor her every move.

Zhu Zhiyue could only silently suppress her anger.

Xiao Chun reminded her, "Shouldn't Miss Zhu go to Red Maple Courtyard to check on the young master's condition? Don't forget, the Ancient Medicine Master is your target."

Zhu Zhiyue said irritably, "I know that without you reminding me. I will definitely make the Ancient Doctor cooperate with the Master."

Previously, they received news in the capital that traces of ancient doctors had appeared in Yu Nan City.

Just then, Mu Jiaojiao, the sixth young lady of the Mu family, sent back a message saying that Mu Xue was involved in a murder case.

Mu Qinghe was promoted to Grand General as soon as he returned to the capital, and he was at the height of his power. If his eldest daughter made a mistake at this time and someone found a handle against her, not only the Mu family but also the Duke of Zhenguo's family would be implicated.

When Mu Jiaojiao sent the message, she deliberately exaggerated and made it vague in order to punish Mu Xue, which gave Zhu Zhiyue an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

Mu Feng was the first to know about this, and Mu Qinghe only found out after Mu Feng had already set off for Yu Nan City.

Mu Qinghe felt both resentment and guilt towards this daughter.

Therefore, his attitude towards Mu Xue has always been to let her go. He cannot forgive the daughter who killed his wife, and he is also worried about the only daughter his wife gave birth to for him.

In this dilemma, he resorted to such a foolish method: to distance himself from Mu Xue and let her fend for herself.

Of all the ways Mu Qinghe handled this matter, only Mu Feng agreed with it. Mu Sheng had already understood it, which is why he chose to stay and guard the Mu residence. If it weren't for the urgent situation of Ye Shangyuan's poisoning, he wouldn't have stayed away from the Mu residence for so many years.

Zhu Zhiyue had investigated these matters thoroughly over the past few years while staying by the father and son's side.

Therefore, she took the opportunity to provoke Mu Feng's anger before Mu Qinghe knew the situation. With the control of the Gu worm, Mu Feng's anger overwhelmed him, and the drugs clashed, which is why he fell ill so soon after arriving in Yu Nan City.

The Gu worms on Mu Feng's body were planted a few years ago, in the second year after she came to his side. At that time, Mu Feng really treated her like a younger sister.

This softened her heart a little; she was greedy for the warmth Mu Feng gave her, which made her, who had lived a life of constant wandering since childhood, very reluctant to part with it.

However, she herself also had a Gu worm planted in her body by her master.

Because the curse had not been cast on Mu Feng for a long time, her master was very angry.

Those who fail to complete the task will be subject to corresponding punishments.

That month, Zhu Zhiyue did not receive an antidote that could temporarily suppress the Gu worms, and she was in excruciating pain. In the end, she abandoned the last shred of pity she had for Mu Feng.

As the Gu worm remained in her body for longer and longer, the pain during each attack became increasingly unbearable. Just thinking about that feeling made her tremble uncontrollably.

Xiao Chun said, "Miss Zhu would be best to go and take a look, and find an opportunity to get close to the ancient doctor. This young man is so young, there must be an even more powerful ancient doctor behind him."

Zhu Zhiyue glanced at Xiaochun, snorted, and said, "Don't forget, in this Mu residence you are my maid. You must always remember your place."

After saying that, without showing any sign of anger, Xiaochun walked towards the Red Maple Courtyard.

The main gate of the Mu residence.

Neither Mu Xue nor Mu Qing noticed that Zhu Zhiyue had run away.

Mu Xue stood still, while Mu Qinghe stepped forward anxiously and asked, "Does the Ancient Physician have anything else to say?"

When Mu Xue saw him ask, she didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "Let's make this clear first. Since you've asked me to treat the young master's illness, please don't ask any more questions. I don't want anyone to interfere with my treatment plan, nor do I want to hear anyone questioning me. I don't like having outsiders present. I'll ask the General to clear the area when the time comes."

Mu Qinghe thought the request wasn't unreasonable, so he nodded and replied, "No problem."

Seeing that he agreed so readily, Mu Xue continued, "I only practice medicine according to my mood. The consultation fee for the eldest son of the Mu family is five hundred taels."

Although Mu Qinghe felt it was a bit expensive, ancient doctors were known for their unconventional methods, and this was now a lifeline, so he nodded and said, "This is fine too."

"General, I haven't finished speaking. What I want is five hundred taels of gold." Mu Xue emphasized the word "gold."

Mu Qinghe stared wide-eyed at Mu Xue, exclaiming in surprise, "What?"

Realizing he had lost his composure, he coughed lightly twice, putting his fist to his mouth, to demonstrate his earlier lapse in composure.

"If the General finds it too expensive, then I shall take my leave." After saying this, Mu Xue was about to get back into the carriage.

Seeing her turn around decisively, Mu Qinghe quickly stepped forward and said, "No problem. No problem. As long as Mu Feng can be saved, anything is fine."

Mu Xue smiled, turned around and said, "Then I'll trouble you to lead the way, General."

"Master Physician, this way please." Mu Qinghe led Mu Xue to the Red Maple Courtyard.

Just as they reached the courtyard gate, Changsheng rushed out and said hurriedly, "General, something terrible has happened! The eldest young master has vomited blood again!"

"Master Physician, this way please," Mu Qinghe said hurriedly to Mu Xue behind her.

Upon hearing that he had vomited blood again, Mu Xue frowned slightly. Logically speaking, the medicine she had given him should only last for five days, but it shouldn't have lost its effectiveness so quickly.

Unless, someone used something else on him during those five days.

Thinking of this, Mu Xue's face turned cold. She quickened her pace and walked to Mu Feng's bedside.

Mu Feng, his face deathly pale, was being helped by a servant, spitting out blood. Mu Xue could tell from the situation that her guess was correct.

She was a little angry. She stepped forward, grabbed Mu Feng's wrist, and took his pulse before she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She turned to Mu Qinghe, who had followed her in and was standing behind her, and said, "It seems the General didn't do as I said!"

Mu Qinghe was completely bewildered. He looked at Mu Xue and asked, "This... I've been watching over Feng'er without leaving her side these past few days. What do you mean by that, Ancient Physician?"

Changsheng looked at Muxue with puzzlement, feeling that the figure of this ancient physician was somewhat familiar.

However, he was certain he had never seen this face before.