After the two returned, Qi Zhenzhen thought about it and sent a message to Qi Mingzhu, telling her what had happened at the Hundred Herbs Hall with the 世子夫人 (Shizi Furen - wife of the heir) and Lu Jingning.
Qi Mingzhu understood that both her good aunt and Lu Jingning were hoping for a legitimate son.
It was a pity that they went to seek medical treatment with such an attitude. If she were a divine doctor, she wouldn't have helped either.
As for a legitimate son? It had nothing to do with her. Even if Lu Jingning got her wish, she wouldn't cruelly harm the child in her womb. For now, all she wanted was to establish herself firmly in the郡王府 (Junwang Fu - Prince's Mansion) and protect the child in her belly. As for other matters, she would take it one step at a time.
She wouldn't harm others, and others shouldn't try to harm her.
If it were before, Qi Mingzhu would never have imagined she would end up like this.
She had thought that with her talent and appearance, she would have a very satisfactory marriage, and she and her future husband would live in harmony.
The result—
Qi Mingzhu shook her head and gave a wry smile.
She couldn't blame anyone for her current situation.
The child in her belly suddenly moved, pulling Qi Mingzhu's wandering thoughts back. She had made mistakes in the past, but fortunately, she still had the chance to do right. She was not alone; she had the child in her belly and blood-related family. Her mother, her father, or perhaps Qi Zhenzhen could also be considered?
Qi Mingzhu smiled. If Qi Zhenzhen knew she had this thought, she would surely respond with a look of disdain, "Who is blood-related to you?"
Three days later, people from the Hundred Herbs Hall found Qi Zhenzhen and Gu Sinian.
After listening to what the messenger said, Qi Zhenzhen sighed.
Someone had died after taking medicine from the Hundred Herbs Hall.
The family members were now carrying the body to the Hundred Herbs Hall to demand an explanation.
Not only had someone died, but some people who had taken the prescriptions from the Hundred Herbs Hall had also seen their conditions worsen. They claimed that they had previously sought an explanation from the Hundred Herbs Hall, but the hall, relying on its connections, had casually dismissed them, leading to their current suffering and miserable lives.
In short, there was a commotion outside the Hundred Herbs Hall.
"My goodness, you're heavily pregnant. It's so chaotic over there. What if someone reckless bumps into you?" Gu Sinian said.
"Am I that fragile? I'll go in through the back door. I must see Luo Wanqing," Qi Zhenzhen said.
"Then you're not allowed to come out," Gu Sinian instructed.
"I know what's important. Don't worry," Qi Zhenzhen replied.
The carriage first arrived at the main street of the Hundred Herbs Hall. Indeed, many people were gathered, cursing. After listening for a while, Qi Zhenzhen understood that someone was instigating them from within the crowd.
Gu Sinian had clearly noticed this as well. "I'll take you there first, then I'll handle it."
When Qi Zhenzhen saw Luo Wanqing, she was furious and gritted her teeth. "I thought they would come at me directly. I didn't expect them to use such despicable methods. Tell me, a future郡王妃 (Junwang Fei - Prince's Consort) and a future世子夫人 (Shizi Furen - wife of the heir), what are they doing!"
"Is it them?" Qi Zhenzhen asked.
"My people were keeping an eye on them to prevent them from hiring assassins. Who would have thought..." Luo Wanqing was somewhat annoyed.
"Gu Sinian is here. Don't worry, he can handle it," Qi Zhenzhen said, gesturing for Luo Wanqing to calm down. "But, the person who died, is he really dead?"
The suppressed anger in Luo Wanqing flared up again. "He was taking medicine properly; he wouldn't have died. But who knows what he did, he actually died, completely dead! A life, gone just like that!"