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nChapter 10

nAfter lunch, Chu Qingzhi immediately rushed to the county.

nWhen Madam Li came out after washing the dishes, Chu Qingzhi was already gone. “Chu Rong, why did Qingzhi go to the county?”

nChu Rong was a man in his thirties. He had dark skin and deep wrinkles on his face. His hands were calloused and looked very rough.

nHe shook his head. “I don’t know either. Qingzhi didn’t tell me.”

nMadam Li was very worried. “She’s still a teenage girl and is impressionable. If she goes to the county all day long, will she learn bad things?”

nChu Second walked into the main hall and persuaded, “Mother, Fifth Sister is a sensible girl. Don’t worry so much. Besides, we have to believe her.”

nMadam Li pondered for a moment. “You’re right. Qingzhi should have many friends in the county. Perhaps she’s going to see her friends.”

n“That’s right, so Mother, don’t worry. If you’re really worried, we’ll ask Fifth Sister when she comes back.”

n“Ok.”

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nAt the Xu Mansion.

nXu Wanrong paced back and forth at the door. After taking a few steps, she looked up outside with an anxious expression.

nThe servant girl, Xiao Fang, persuaded her from the side, “Miss, the weather is too hot. Shall we go to the room and wait for Miss Chu?”

nXu Wanrong shook her head. “I’ll wait here.”

nChu Qingzhi was the only person who said that she could cure her face. If she did not see Chu Qingzhi, she would not be at ease.

nAt this moment, Xu Wanhui walked over with a servant girl. With a gloating expression, she said in a loud voice, “Is Eldest Sister waiting for Rong Yupeng here?”

nXu Wanrong immediately lowered her head. Yang Yumiao had already told her about Rong Yupeng breaking off the engagement. She was too embarrassed to face anyone.

nXiao Fang stood in front of Xu Wanrong and defended her. “Second Miss, don’t spout nonsense. Eldest Miss is waiting for Miss Chu, not Young Master Rong.”

n“Is that so?” Xu Wanhui said sarcastically, “I thought that she looked anxious because her lover didn’t come to see her.”

nEver since Eldest Miss was disfigured, Second Miss took every opportunity to mock Eldest Miss. As a servant girl, Xiao Fang could not stand it anymore.

nXiao Fang said tactfully, “Second Miss, Eldest Miss doesn’t want to talk about Young Master Rong anymore. Second Miss, please stop.”

n“In the past, you loved him to death. Now, you don’t even want people to mention him?” Xu Wanhui clicked her tongue. “That’s true. Rong Yupeng despises you for being too ugly. If he marries you, it will bring shame to his entire family. How unlucky you are. Rong Yupeng is a famous young talent in the county. It’s said that he’s about to take the examination to become a scholar. Once he does, he’ll be an official in the future…”

nWhen Xiao Fang heard her Miss sobbing, her heart ached. “Second Miss, stop.”

nXu Wanhui said viciously, “You can’t take it anymore? If you see him marry another woman in the future, will you commit suicide again?”

nXiao Fang turned around and held Xu Wanrong. “Miss, let’s go back.”

nXu Wanrong shook her head gently. No matter what, she had to wait for Chu Qingzhi here. Chu Qingzhi was her only hope.

nXu Wanhui had enough of mocking Xu Wanrong. She wiped her sweat with a handkerchief and prepared to leave.

nJust as she turned around, a thin girl with especially bright eyes walked up to Xu Wanrong. “Wanrong, do you miss me so much? It’s only been a while since we last met, but you already miss me so much that you cried.”

nOf course, she was just joking and wanted to make Xu Wanrong happy.

nWhen Xu Wanrong heard this, she smiled through her tears. “I was sad just now, but I’m fine now.”

nChu Qingzhi smiled and said, “It’s good that you’re fine. Let’s go and prepare the medicine immediately. The sooner I treat the scar, the prettier you will be.”

nXu Wanrong wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said happily, “Okay.”

nWhen Xu Wanhui heard the two of them, she immediately turned around and pointed at Chu Qingzhi. “What did you just say?”

nChu Qingzhi did not know Xu Wanhui. She ignored her and looked at Xu Wanrong.

nXu Wanrong said, “Qingzhi, she’s my second sister. When she saw me waiting for you at the door, she came over to talk to me.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded. “Let’s go.”

nXu Wanhui looked at their departing figures and narrowed her eyes. “Find out what happened.”

nThe servant girl behind her quickly replied, “Yes, Miss.”

nThe herbs Xu Wanrong bought were all placed in the small study room. They were all prepared according to what Chu Qingzhi said.

nXu Wanrong led Chu Qingzhi into the small study. “Sister, is there anything missing?”

nChu Qingzhi glanced around. “No.” She turned to Xu Wanrong and said, “I’ll prepare the medicine next. Remember, don’t disturb me.”

nXu Wanrong nodded. “Sister, I won’t let anyone disturb you.”

nChu Qingzhi walked towards the desk and took the herbs one by one. Then…

nXu Wanrong closed the door of the small study and personally guarded it.

nTwo hours later, the medicine for Xu Wanrong’s burns and scars was ready. Chu Qingzhi had infused some spiritual energy into the medicine to make the scars heal faster. The medicine in the bowl now looked like transparent aloe vera gel.

nChu Qingzhi said loudly, “Alright, Wanrong, you can come in now.”

nAlmost in the next second, the door was pushed open. Xu Wanrong walked quickly to the desk and asked anxiously, “Sister, is this the medicine?”

nChu Qingzhi placed the medicine bowl in front of Xu Wanrong. “Go wash your face now. After washing your face, come over and I’ll apply the medicine for you.”

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