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Chapter 297: Chapter 295: Cannot Gamble_1 Chapter 297: Chapter 295: Cannot Gamble_1 Bai family’s integrity, the deep virtue of being concerned for all the people in the world, and the broad benevolence and righteousness that embraces the world. These are the qualities that a ruler should have. No matter whether the eldest miss was paving the way for Bai Qingjue, the seventh son of the Bai family, or intending to proclaim herself as Empress, Ji Tingyu was willing to sacrifice his flesh and blood to pave the way for the eldest miss, with no regrets in life or death.

When Bai Qingyan returned to Qinghui Courtyard, Doctor Hong had already been waiting there for a long time. “Eldest miss, Doctor Hong is here…” Nanny Tong greeted Bai Qingyan as she approached.

Doctor Hong, upon learning of Bai Qingyan’s return, stepped over the threshold and saluted Bai Qingyan. “Commandery Princess.”

Chun Tao couldn’t help but cover her mouth and chuckle lightly, saying, “In our residence, the way our Miss is addressed really is messy; sometimes she’s called Commandery Princess, and other times she’s called the eldest miss.”

Bai Qingyan smiled and made a gesture of invitation towards Doctor Hong. “Doctor Hong, you should still call me Miss!”

After entering, the absent-minded Chun Xing served tea to Doctor Hong and then left the main room with Nanny Tong. Chun Tao stood by the door, waiting for instructions.

After taking Bai Qingyan’s pulse, Doctor Hong lowered his voice and said, “The poison in the Emperor of Yan is very strange. The symptoms during the attack resemble a poison called ‘Incense of Calamity,’ and also resemble ‘Seven Stars Powder.’ In the pulse, it seems as if it also contains Soulhook Grass. I suspect that the reason why previous doctors couldn’t diagnose Yan Emperor’s illness is because these three poisons interact and merge in Yan Emperor’s body, forming a new poison, so no one could diagnose what kind of poison it is. And to detoxify it… is also quite tricky. A slight miscalculation in the dosage could take Yan Emperor’s life in an instant.”

This concerned the secrets of the Yan Imperial Family…

Bai Qingyan tapped her fingers lightly on the table. “Doctor Hong, do you have a treatment plan?”

“I do…” Doctor Hong nodded and put away his pulse pillow. “But using it on the Emperor of Yan would be risking a nation’s fate. I’m a Jin person… I suppose Yan Emperor would still be hesitant. Although Yan Emperor said he would consider it for a few days, I reckon he ultimately will not agree.”

Bai Qingyan didn’t think so. She took a sip of tea and asked, “If Yan Emperor asks Doctor Hong to treat him, how confident is Doctor Hong?”

In the bright candlelight, Doctor Hong extended two fingers. “Twenty percent.”

“Doctor Hong should still prepare. In case Yan Emperor really asks you to treat him, you won’t be caught off guard.” She raised her eyes and looked at Doctor Hong. “Doctor Hong, is there anything else you need to tell me?”

Doctor Hong lowered his voice and began, “Today at Yan Emperor’s place, I saw disguised Rong people. When I entered… the Rong person pretending to be a vegetable vendor was leaving, thanking profusely. I guess… it must be Yan planning to assist Rong. I just don’t know whether it’s Beirong or Nanrong.”

Bai Qingyan’s expression remained calm.

Considering Xiao Rongyan’s wits, she could think of the advantages of aiding Rong at this time. Naturally, he could think of it too.

Now, the envoys of both Beirong and Nanrong are in Dadu City. The Emperor of Jin’s attitude was ambiguous. He didn’t say he would send troops to aid Beirong, nor did he agree to remain neutral. Nanrong was stable… of course, Beirong couldn’t sit still and sought assistance everywhere.

The Emperor of Jin’s mind was not set on the world. He only wished to maintain the current flourishing times, hence, he didn’t dare to gamble… nor could he!

But it was different for Yan. Xiao Rongyan had a broad vision. He dared to gamble.

As to whether Yan would help Nanrong or Beirong, it wasn’t difficult to guess.

The Rong Emperor died from serious injuries during a hunt at the Snow Palace. According to protocol, the Crown Prince should ascend the throne. However, the Rong Emperor’s brother, Ah Fumu, with a will bestowing him the throne, declared himself king without legitimate rights.

When Yan recaptured Nanyan, it fought under the banner of restoring legitimate rule. Hence, Yan could only assist the legitimate Beirong, making it seem more justified.

But for Yan, it was also a gamble. If Yan dispatched troops to Rong at this moment, should another enemy invade… Yan would be in danger.

She regretted not having any usable troops on hand. Otherwise… it would be a good time to take advantage of the chaos and insert her troops into Rong’s territory.

Bai Qingyan clenched her fists. The opportunity was fleeting, but with no one on hand… it was really impossible to be everywhere at once. Forcibly sending people to Rong might indeed be stretching too thin.

She sighed lightly. “Doctor Hong, you’ve worked hard today. Please go back and rest early.”

Doctor Hong nodded and reminded Bai Qingyan, “Although the eldest miss’s health has somewhat recovered, she is still weaker than the average person. Later, I will prescribe some medicinal diets for Nanny Tong to prepare daily for the eldest miss.”

“Thank you, Doctor Hong.” She smiled and called Chun Tao, asking her to escort Doctor Hong back and summoned Nanny Tong inside.

Nanny Tong carried a plate of bird’s nest cake and coaxed Bai Qingyan to eat some, like coaxing a child.

“While I was away, has Chun Xing been diligent in her duties?” Bai Qingyan ate a piece of bird’s nest cake, lifted her tea cup, and asked Nanny Tong softly.

“This child is decent. She’s dutiful, but never does more than she’s supposed to.”

Nanny Tong’s words had a deeper meaning. Never doing more than one’s duty meant if the oil bottle tipped over and it wasn’t her job to lift it, she wouldn’t extend her hand.

Such a maidservant beside her could only serve, but couldn’t be relied upon for other matters.

She needed… capable maidservants. Although Chun Xing was faultless, she wasn’t suitable to serve by her side.

Once Chun Xing got married, the vacant head maid position could be filled with someone more suitable.

She took a sip of tea, pondered silently for a moment, then asked, “I see Chun Xing is sixteen this year, correct?”

“Replying to the eldest miss, she’s seventeen…” Nanny Tong immediately understood Bai Qingyan’s intention. “Is the eldest miss planning to find a family for Chun Xing?”

She nodded, her fingers gently rubbing the tea cup. Considering Chun Xing’s family situation, she smiled lightly. “I trust your judgment, Nanny. Find an honest, straightforward family for Chun Xing, with a simple household, relatively affluent, and easygoing in-laws. But let Chun Xing see and be satisfied first.”

“Rest assured, eldest miss. I will definitely take care of Chun Xing’s matter.”

Before going to sleep, Bai Qingyan added weights to her arms and practiced her stances in the courtyard, hoping to soon pick up her silver spear again.

After Bai Qingyan finished her exercises, Chun Tao routinely prepared water for Bai Qingyan to bathe.

Chun Xing was not on duty that night but surprisingly didn’t go to rest. She offered to help Bai Qingyan with her hair.

Chun Xing had heard from Nanny Tong about the eldest miss’s intention to find her a family. Initially, she turned pale, thinking the eldest miss disliked her. But to her great joy, Nanny Tong also mentioned that the eldest miss specifically instructed that Chun Xing had to approve of the family.

The eldest miss swore never to marry, which meant she couldn’t expect to become a concubine accompanying the eldest miss. So, she didn’t want to waste any more time by the eldest miss’s side.