C15

In his previous life, when Jing Zhuozhuo was 15 years old, a girl with superb medical skills started appearing in the capital. No one knew where she came from. It was as if she had suddenly become a legendary medicine woman that everyone recited.

That year, a plague broke out in the slums of the eastern suburbs of Beijing, killing more than 120 people in a single night. She had suddenly appeared at that time. Relying on her superb medical skills, she spent the entire night shuttling through the quarantined plague zone. On the second day, her condition began to improve for those who were afflicted with the plague. By the tenth day, everyone was back to health.

At her suggestion, the place where the plague broke out began to be sterilized once every half month with vinegar, until the area that became a taboo was completely cleared of the plague. After that, under the recommendation of the Crown Prince, she entered the palace and was bestowed the title of Imperial Physician.

At that time, she was only a little girl who had just reached the age of fourteen, yet she had already reached the fourth rank. Chong Qingmo had whispered in her ear many times before. If he had found her first and brought her to the emperor, then the person who would have had a period of glory back then wouldn't have been the crown prince.

Later, when Jing Zhuozhuo helped Chong Qingmo in the court from the age of 16, she also went to look for her and wanted her to join Chong Qingmo's team. Jing Zhuozhuo was seventeen, and she was sixteen. Rumors began to spread that she and the crown prince were in love, but because of too many reasons, they couldn't be together. Another year passed, and she was sacrificed in the struggle for the imperial power. It was said that she was taken away and humiliated for three days and three nights before being dismembered.

When the Crown Prince heard the news of her tragic death, he spat out a mouthful of blood and was completely ill, unable to recover. After that, Chong Qingmo, with his help, gradually gained a foothold in the court and forced the other princes to become the crown prince's only competitor. As for the relationship between Chong Qingmo, who was exterminated by Jing Family and successfully becoming the crown prince, it was still waiting for her to investigate.

When she died that year, she was only seventeen years old. She was like a flower, yet before the blooming of the flower, she had become Tu Mi at the end of summer.

In her previous life, although Jing Zhuozhuo admired her character, and was secretly sad after learning of what happened between her and the crown prince, but after all, Chong Qingmo, whom she wholeheartedly helped, became powerful.

Now that they had reunited in this life, Jing Zhuozhuo seemed to have a clue as to many things that were linked together. The person who had captured her was most likely the person sent by Chong Qingmo. It was because the only person that got any benefits from that incident was Chong Qingmo. According to his ruthlessness, it was not difficult to do such a cruel thing.

Jing Zhuozhuo's heart ached even more when she thought of how she had been ravaged to the point of death in her previous life, as miserable as her own death. Since the heavens allowed her to be reborn, and he had met her, then it seemed that the heavens were fated for him to seek justice for her.

How could she, Jing Zhuozhuo, bear to let go of such a beautiful chance like this?

Jing Zhuozhuo thought for a moment and suddenly remembered that her name from her previous life just so happened to be Tu Mi.

Tu Mi was the last flower of the summer. Tu Mihua's defeat also meant the end of summer, and after Tu Mi's death in his previous life, her youth and beauty also came to an end. Jing Zhuozhuo's heart was filled with joy now that she thought about it.

In this life, if she were to meet Tu Mi, she would be able to bloom with eternal beauty and recklessness.

Calming herself down, Jing Zhuozhuo looked at Tu Mi's body, which was thin from hunger, and a trace of heartache flashed through her eyes. She helped her to her feet, and Banna hurried over to help when she saw it. Ye Zichen took a look at the grass marker on Tu Mi's body. There was only one, and that was ten taels of silver.

Jing Zhuozhuo's heart ached as she thought about how a grand and amazing doctor could only spend ten taels of silver in a slave market and become a free commodity.

After finding a coachman, Jing Zhuozhuo took out some silver and gave it to the woman broker, then she took the ruined contract from her hands. Only then did Jing Zhuozhuo and Canna help her to walk towards the carriage.

"Miss, why did you buy her? "Look at how weak she is now, she still needs to request a doctor to treat her once we return home. If Concubine Hui finds out, won't she be holding onto Miss's ponytail and making things difficult for her again?"

Banana looked worriedly at Tu Mi's bloodless face as she spoke, her expression was filled with worry for Jing Zhuozhuo.

"Don't worry, just let her rest for a few more days after we return." "Be careful when you put her in the carriage. Go to the dentists' place and find some simple family matters. It would be best if she was the only one left in the house. Just buy three or four of them and bring them back."

"Yes, miss."

Although Banana was worried, she knew that since the Miss had instructed her to do so, she must have her own plans. As a maidservant, although they were worried for their master, they couldn't make decisions for their master.

After the bananas left, Jing Zhuozhuo got on the carriage, went to the kettle nearby and poured a cup of water for Tu Mi. She helped Tu Mi drink it, wiped the corner of her mouth carefully, then helped her lie down again. Staring at Tu Mi, who was in a semi-conscious state, Jing Zhuozhuo's curiosity was piqued.

Since Tu Mi had such great medical skills, even if she walked alone in the martial world, she wouldn't fall into the hands of Mrs. Teeth, who sold her to be a slave. In her previous life, she had suddenly appeared in everyone's field of vision, something they had never heard of before.

Taking into account these small details, Jing Zhuozhuo was certain that something happened to Tu Mi. He couldn't help but feel even more heartache towards this cold young girl.

On the other side, according to Jing Zhuozhuo's instructions, the bananas asked one after another and actually found four helpless and helpless maidservants. After paying the granny broker some silver coins, Banana took the four girls back to the carriage.

Since there was only one driver and one carriage when they arrived, Jing Zhuozhuo ordered the bananas to rent the carriage and the coachman to come over. She then pulled the four newly-bought maids along as the two carriages came back one after another.

Banna looked at Jing Zhuozhuo, who kept looking down at her from time to time. There was also a pained look in her eyes. She couldn't help but be confused.

Miss, what's wrong? Just now, you saw this little girl, and from the very first look, she always looked like she cared for her. That feeling was like the Miss knew her and knew some things. However, this was clearly the first time that her young miss had gone out since returning to the mansion, so how could she know the people outside? Furthermore, it was a slave who was being suppressed by the granny broker.

Noticing the puzzled gaze of the banana, Jing Zhuozhuo raised her head unhurriedly and asked softly, "When you bought those girls, ask them clearly, is there no one else at their house?"

"Miss, don't worry. How can I not be reliable?" "This servant has asked all four of them. All four of them fled from all over the place, and their family members died a long time ago."

"Mm, that's good."

Jing Zhuozhuo responded with a faint sound. Then, she took a teacup to her side and poured a cup of water to moisten her mouth.

At first, Banana was curious about the relationship between Jing Zhuozhuo and Tu Mi, but after Jing Zhuozhuo changed the subject, it suddenly became interested in the four girls that it had bought. Her big eyes blinked as she looked at Jing Zhuozhuo curiously. "Miss, why did you let banana buy these simple girls?"

A smile flashed across Jing Zhuozhuo's face. She looked at the banana and said gently, "That's because they won't be easily threatened if they don't care about their family when the time comes, or if they have to support their family. Secondly, this kind of girl has experienced the pain of losing her loved ones. It is also the time to yearn for warmth and care. When the time comes, they will also treat us well. This way, we can guarantee that they will treat us wholeheartedly. "

"So when the time comes, even if Concubine Hui wants to bribe these girls, she won't be able to find a way out." "Aiya, Miss, you're really smart. Why didn't you think of that?"

Banna smacked her head and looked at Jing Zhuozhuo, grinning as if she had just gained enlightenment.

Along the way, the master and the servant did not speak anymore, and soon, the carriage arrived at the Jing Family gate. Banna got out of the car and helped Jing Zhuozhuo up. After that, she beckoned for the four maidservants she had just bought to help Mo Li back to the house. The coachman had already paid the rent for the rented carriage and left.

Returning to the Zhaoge Garden, Jing Zhuozhuo ordered the little girl to heat up some water and pointed out to the four new girls before helping Tu Mi into her own room, one on the left and one on the right. Fortunately, his Zhaoge Garden was big enough, even if he suddenly had five more people, he would still be generous.

After about an hour, the hot water was ready and the servant carried it to the door. A few maidservants carried some hot water and cold water to fill the tub before they left. Jing Zhuozhuo had Banana take a bath for Tu Mi and then change her clothes. Afterwards, they helped her to lie down on her bed.

Seeing Tu Mi's appearance after washing up, Banana opened her mouth in shock. Knowing how stunning Tu Mi was, Jing Zhuozhuo only curled her lips into a faint smile and sent the banana to get the 1000-year-old ginseng that Jing Tiancheng gave her a few days ago.

Banana originally thought that Jing Zhuozhuo wanted her to drink it herself, but she heard Jing Zhuozhuo say that the ginseng was actually stewed for Tu Mi to drink.

Banana was stunned. She repeated the same answer several times to Jing Zhuozhuo in a daze. Holding the 1000-years-old ginseng in her hand, the bananas asked Jing Zhuozhuo, "Miss, this is a 1000-years-old ginseng, how could you let a servant girl eat it?"

"What's there to worry about? It's just a ginseng. It can't be found again in the future." Besides, my body isn't weak right now, so there's no need. "

"But Miss, even if this ginseng wasn't eaten, it wouldn't be bad." What if you have something that you need to use in the future? "

The banana still did not understand, even if there was no need to guarantee that it would not be used in the future. Based on her young miss' status in Jing Family, she didn't even know when she would be able to obtain the next ginseng. For such a precious medicinal herb, the young miss was actually going to let a little girl, who she just bought back, eat it.

"Banana, you're not even going to listen to what I say?"

The banana opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but when she saw the stern look in Jing Zhuozhuo's eyes, she immediately shut it up.

She knew that although Jing Zhuozhuo didn't put on the airs of a young lady and was very gentle to her servants, it didn't mean that her young lady didn't have her own dignity. After the incident with Mingyue, Banana knew that her young mistress had changed. She had become calm and collected, and sometimes she even carried a sense of dignity.

The lady just now looked just like the second head of the family.

Even if she had more opinions, she knew her own identity no matter how disrespectful she was in front of Jing Zhuozhuo. Thus, he said no more and silently took the ginseng and turned around to leave.

After the bananas left, Jing Zhuozhuo retracted her hostility and turned around to look at Tu Mi, who had woken up.

There was no trace of surprise, fear, or panic in her expression. That pair of eyes that were like ice was still cold the entire time, as if she didn't care in the slightest about the environment they were in.

Jing Zhuozhuo secretly praised Tu Mi from the bottom of her heart. He was neither happy nor sad in the face of honor, fearless in the face of imperial power, and calm in the face of danger. He had always been as calm as the clouds. She was like an independent flower in the world. She was enchanting, but she had never shown much of her seductive charm. She also had the bearing of a cool breeze.

"Tu Mi."

Jing Zhuozhuo called out in a gentle voice. In that instant, she saw the fluctuations that flashed past Tu Mi's eyes. However, she quickly regained her usual indifference. He turned his head to the side and looked at Jing Zhuozhuo quietly.

Tu Mi didn't ask Jing Zhuozhuo why she knew his name, and Jing Zhuozhuo didn't explain. It was as if the sound was just a casual word or a sigh from Jing Zhuozhuo herself.

At this moment, the room was completely silent. At this moment, someone was knocking on the door.