Chapter 522 - Pretend Death Episode (2/2)

“Cough… my dear cousin, how are you feeling now?”

The enchanting atmosphere was broken in that instant. Lin Mengya turned around and saw that Zuo Qiuyu and Chang Tianhua seemed to have a mutual agreement. They had turned their heads in opposite directions simultaneously.

They looked as if they were carefully studying the decorations in her room.

Blushing only a little, Lin Mengya, who was an unusual girl, did not feel especially embarrassed over such trivial matters.

Anyways, she and Long Tianyu were a pair of lawfully wedded husband and wife. Would their gestures not be counted as affection between a pair of loving couples?

She braced herself and got up with the help and support of Long Tianyu.

She did not feel any bodily discomfort and other sensations apart from feeling strengthless in her legs.

She jiggled her body and realized that her right arm felt much better. Elder Chang’s medication was indeed out of the ordinary.

However, the moment she steadied herself, she saw Long Tianyu frowning as he looked awkwardly at Elder Chang.

She supposed Long Tianyu thought Elder Chang’s prescription was the cause of the painful episode a moment ago.

If so, he would have wronged Elder Chang.

“Actually, it’s all my fault. Elder Chang’s prescription was indeed amazing. It’s all because I couldn’t wait for my arm to heal, so I overdosed a little. Given my body is different from that of others, I’ve made everyone anxious. It’s all my fault. I’m sorry.”

Lin Mengya bowed after she finished speaking.

It was only then that Long Tianyu’s furrowed brows eased.

He clearly knew that Lin Mengya’s intention was to give credit to Elder Chang.

Rightfully, he should not blame Elder Chang and be angry with him.

“That’s right. I’m deeply grateful to Elder Chang for studying into this medication and prescribing it to my wife.”

Upon hearing Long Tianyu’s calm tone of voice, the tension in Chang Tianhua’s hearts finally eased.

He quickly smiled and waved his hand, saying, “It’s nothing. It’s all thanks to the princess for trusting me so much as to try my prescription. However, the effect of this medication is way too strong. I’ve studied further and created another pill with a much gentler effect. If you take this new medication, it will also be as effective.”

Immediately, the atmosphere became much more harmonious.

Chang Tianhua may be an oddball, but he had a good impression of both Lin Mengya and Zuo Qiuyu.

He might appear to be old-fashioned, but he was actually a perceptive and sensible person.

He was about the only person in the Pavilion of Herbs who managed to earn some trust from Lin Mengya and her companions.

“Princess, although you have been implicated by what happened to Du Zhong, this may not all bad after all.”

Back in the conference room, the few of them had settled down for tea when Chang Tianyu spoke up after pondering for some time.

“Oh? Why is that so?”

Lin Mengya turned to Chang Tianhua with a quizzical look on her face.

What happened had resulted in the three of them being locked up in her small courtyard.

This would mean many more inconveniences for them going forward.

Chang Tianyu paused for a moment before starting to speak.

“On the surface, Qian Yuming and Nan Rui may appear to be on the same boat. However, they had already become enemies due to disputes over personal interests. The Duanmu brothers are smart enough not to offend anyone. As for me, I’m just an idle person who doesn’t pose any threat to them. However, Du Zhong, who was Qian Yuming’s trusted disciple, had lost his life on this occasion over the box with an abstruse secret. In reality, he did not die because of neglect, rather, someone was intent on adding fuel on the fire.”

Sensing that there was hidden meaning in Chang Tianhua’s words, Lin Mengya and her two companions exchanged looks, then they kept silent as they waited for Chang Tianhua’s explanation.

“Both Qian Yuming and Nan Rui are eyeing the position of the Chief Elder, but they both lacked the level of attainment. Do you know why the elders of the Pavilion of Herbs insisted on holding this medical skills competition?”

The corner of Lin Mengya’s mouth curled up into a scornful smile as she could somewhat guess the reason.

“The reason is that they wish to repossess the music score for the green stringed instrument and the Hundred Herb Seal!”

Chang Tianhua’s words did not come as a surprise to Lin Mengya.

The reason for holding such a great fanfare was not simply for electing the Chief Elder of the Pavilion of Herbs.

One ought to understand that the Pavilion of Herbs was able to grow to such a grand scale relying on the direction given by the music score for the green stringed instrument.

Now that the music score for the green stringed instrument had been lost and the Chief Elder who was the only person who knew about it had disappeared. Without the music score for the green stringed instrument, naturally it had lost its attraction for talents.

Lin Mengya finally understood the reason her mother hid the music score for the green stringed instrument.

People were getting into trouble on account of this cherished item. This item seemed like a treasure, but was in reality a hornet’s nest.

“But… the music score for the green stringed instrument had already been destroyed and the Hundred Herb Seal had gone missing.”

Zuo Qiuyu said slowly after stealing a glance at Lin Mengya.

At this moment, Chang Tianhua also looked toward Lin Mengya with earnestness in his eyes. However, the tone of his voice was so low that only the few of them could hear him.

“Princess, back then, everyone said that the Chief Elder had handed down the music score for the green stringed instrument to the Eldest Princess. I am not eyeing the position of the Chief Elder, which I don’t deserve, but I’ve been in this for so many years. I am earnestly hoping to have a look at the amazing music score for the green stringed instrument.”

Chang Tianhua sounded so earnest that it seemed that he was sincere.

Lin Mengya pondered for a moment. She would have done a disservice if this book were to be ruined in her hands.

However, the content of the book was stored in her brain. She could not possibly put her brain into another person’s body.