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My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived-Chapter 28 - Chu Baihan Gets into Trouble
28: Chapter 28 Chu Baihan Gets into Trouble
28 -28 Chu Baihan Gets into Trouble
The next morning dawned.
Chu Baihan and Ruolan had arrived at the entrance of Guangming Hall early.
This time, those doctors, upon spotting her, stayed far away, their expressions as if they thought themselves too noble to associate with the likes of her.
Chu Baihan found this amusing, yet could not be bothered to pay it any attention.
“Today is the second assessment.
As a doctor, you must also possess the skill of identifying medicinal herbs.
Each of you will receive a piece of paper listing ten different herbs.
You are limited to Bright Moon Mountain outside the capital city.
By this time tomorrow, you must have gathered eight out of the ten herbs on your list in order to proceed to the next round of the competition,”
Su Yuan stepped out from the building and signaled the servants to distribute the papers.
Upon seeing Chu Baihan, his gaze turned openly hostile and he spoke loudly, “To prevent some people from cheating again, the herbs listed on everyone’s paper will be the same.
Moreover, the herbs must be fresh.
If anyone dares to cheat, I, the Princely Heir, will not be merciful.”
Heh…
Obviously, those words were meant for her.
Chu Baihan slowly withdrew her gaze, hiding the coldness deep within her eyes.
“Shuxin, Bright Moon Mountain’s terrain is treacherous and there may be fierce beasts.
It’s better for a young lady like you not to go,” Su Yuan walked over to Liu Shuxin, voicing his concerns.
Liu Shuxin began to act spoiled again, “Su Yuan brother, if everyone else is going, Shuxin can too.”
“But…”
“Don’t worry, Su Yuan brother, you can be at ease,” she insisted.
“Fine,” Su Yuan, unable to persuade her, relented.
However, he quickly turned back to add a rule, “Because entering the mountain is dangerous, you are allowed to bring servants or travel together in groups.”
Upon hearing this, the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
“Shuxin, since you wish to go, I will bring people to accompany you,” Su Yuan said sternly to Liu Shuxin.
“Sister Bai, why don’t you join us?
It’s good to have someone to look out for each other,” Liu Shuxin caught a glimpse of Chu Baihan and quickly ran over to her.
In response to her enthusiasm, Chu Baihan replied indifferently, “No need, thank you for your kindness, Miss Liu.”
“Is she stupid?
Miss Liu offers to help and she rejects it.”
“Probably too proud, she must look down on Miss Liu’s help.”
“Hmph, going into the mountain is fraught with more peril than fortune, she’s looking for death.”
The bystanders, after hearing Chu Baihan actually reject Liu Shuxin’s offer, started to snicker and speak sarcastically.
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“Sister Bai, why are you so cold?
Do you not like me?” Liu Shuxin frowned, her little face showing genuine unhappiness.
She was naturally pretty, and now with her face full of disappointment, it tugged at the heartstrings of the onlookers.
Su Yuan was the first to feel pity, immediately frowning as he addressed Chu Baihan, “I remember you, you’re called Chu Bai.
Shuxin kindly offers you help, yet you don’t recognize a good intention?”
He really knew how to show concern for someone.
Chu Baihan looked up at him, her reply tinged with sarcasm, “If the Princely Heir is so eager to care about others, better to consider that your beloved is currently suffering.”
It was known that ever since Chu You suffered a tendon injury, she hadn’t wanted to eat for several days and had locked herself in her room, if that wasn’t suffering, what was?
At her words, Su Yuan’s eyes contracted sharply, his face turning an unnatural shade.
“Who are you?” Murder flashed through his eyes.
But Chu Baihan no longer wished to pay him any heed; she turned and walked towards the outskirts of the city.
“Princess Consort, I will go with you,” Ruolan said softly as she jogged to catch up with Chu Baihan.
Chu Baihan’s face grew serious, “There are many unknown dangers in the mountain; what if something happens to you while you’re following me?”
“It’s because there are dangers that I must accompany you, to protect you!” Ruolan said earnestly, patting her chest.
Chu Baihan shook her head, “No.”
She did not want the girl to take risks with her.
“Princess Consort, I must follow you.
If you don’t agree, I will still sneak after you,” Ruolan insisted stubbornly.
Unable to dissuade her, Chu Baihan relented, “Alright, you may follow, but you must take care of yourself.”
“Princess Consort, should we go back to the Prince Residence and call for some guards?” Ruolan looked back and noticed that many were traveling in groups; she couldn’t help but ask.
Chu Baihan paused for a moment before replying softly, “There’s no need.”
Given how that certain Prince was, even if she asked for help, he wouldn’t lend a hand.
When they reached the foot of the mountain, Chu Baihan’s mood turned grave.
The fog in the mountains was heavy today, and the sky was overcast, with the likelihood of heavy rain at any moment.
They must find the medicinal herbs as quickly as possible.
“Ruolan, stay close to this Princess Consort,” she sternly said to Ruolan.
“Yes, Princess Consort.”
The other doctors also entered the mountain and began to search everywhere.
“Shuxin, our people from Guangming Hall have already gone into the mountain early and found the necessary herbs in several places.
You can go directly to those places and collect the herbs,” Su Yuan said to Liu Shuxin, pulling her aside and speaking softly.
“Su Yuan brother, thank you.
If only Sister Chu Baihan were here with us, she wouldn’t have to suffer so much,” Liu Shuxin said with a frown and a sigh.
“Shuxin, why do you care so much about a stranger?” Su Yuan asked with a stern face, seemingly a little displeased.
“How could she be a stranger?
She clearly is your former…” Liu Shuxin spread her hands, desperately trying to say something.
But suddenly, realizing she had misspoken, she quickly covered her mouth.
“Shuxin, what are you talking about?
Former what?” Su Yuan asked, his tone turning severe.
Liu Shuxin bit her lower lip, looking quite distressed.
After a while, she finally said in a low voice, “Su Yuan brother, please don’t be angry if I tell you the truth.
Actually, Sister Chu Baihan…
she is your former fiancée, Chu Baihan.”
“What!” Su Yuan’s face instantly darkened, his gaze fierce enough to devour someone.
“How did you find out?” he asked through gritted teeth.
“She, the maid beside her, is from Prince Yan Lin’s residence,” Liu Shuxin said, biting her lip and speaking nervously.
“So, it’s that wretch.
No wonder I felt she looked familiar.
She even dares to appear before me!” Su Yuan said with a dark tone, his eyes and brows filled with resentment.
Did Chu Baihan harm him, and even severed Youyou’s hand tendons, and she deserved to die?
“Su Yuan brother, I think Sister Chu is quite nice.
Perhaps there was some misunderstanding between you two?
Please don’t be angry or hurt her,” Liu Shuxin pleaded with teary eyes, constantly shaking her head.
Su Yuan gently patted her head and assured her softly, “Don’t worry, I won’t hurt her.”
He would only kill her!
Wretch, if you came to die, then don’t blame me for being ruthless.
After sending Liu Shuxin off to find the herbs, Su Yuan asked someone about Chu Baihan’s general direction and then set off with his men, their aura fierce and forbidding.
After he left, Liu Shuxin, who hadn’t gone far, turned back and looked in the direction he had gone, smiling meaningfully.
“Miss, the Crown Prince has instructed us before, Chu Baihan is still useful alive.
If we let the Princely Heir kill her, could it be…” her maid said hesitantly.
With a “smack,” Liu Shuxin turned and slapped the maid across the face.
“It’s not your place to direct what I do.
I’ll explain to the Crown Prince.
Today, Chu Baihan must die!” Her gentle face twisted into a sinister and chilly expression, her voice sharp and grating.
“Please spare me, Miss, spare me,” the maid begged, kowtowing continuously.
But Liu Shuxin was already intent on killing.
“I don’t want to see her anymore,” she said contemptuously.
Soon, someone came to drag the maid away.
All that awaited her was death.
Taking out a handkerchief and wiping her fingers, Liu Shuxin watched the distance with a sinister laugh.
“Chu Baihan, if you find yourself in hell, blame no one but yourself for taking the place of Yan Lin’s Princess Consort.”
…
At Prince Yan Lin’s residence.
Ziwu hurried in, “Prince, something’s wrong, Princess Consort hasn’t returned yet.”
Yan Lin was polishing his Jade Pendant.
Hearing Ziwu’s words, he looked up with a resolute expression, “What was today’s examination?”
“Going into the mountain to look for herbs.
There have been reports at the government office these past few days of fierce beasts injuring people in the mountains.
Prince, should I send someone to find Princess Consort?” Ziwu asked anxiously.
“There’s no need.”
“Prince.” Ziwu grew more worried, fearing that the Prince might let harm come to Princess Consort.
But in the next moment, Yan Lin stood up, his voice grave, “I will go myself.”