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Chapter 41 We must not give Zhou Wei a chance to cheat!

Jiang Yueshan's voice was deep and hoarse, carrying the authoritative and unyielding tone of a superior.

The Third Prince, Jiang Yuelin, was rarely reprimanded by the Crown Prince, and he was somewhat bewildered at this moment.

He stared at Jiang Yueshan in disbelief!

Your Highness, you actually scolded me for a lowly maid?

But he dared not refute or disobey; the Crown Prince's authority was not to be challenged, and he had no right to challenge him.

"Your Highness, I was wrong."

The Third Prince took two steps back in frustration, glaring at Zhou Wei through gritted teeth.

The Crown Prince was the highest-ranking person here, and since he had spoken, no one else had a chance to speak.

Lady Qiu Fangyun of the Marquis's Mansion immediately bowed and asked, "Your Highness, it's getting late, isn't it..."

The Crown Prince nodded: "It is rare for a prodigy from the Divine Physician Valley to enter the mortal world. This is a precious opportunity. Since he is here to diagnose the young master, let's begin."

Qiu Fangyun smiled gently and was about to step forward to invite Wan Qianliang.

But Zhou Wei stopped her, saying, "Madam, please wait!"

Why is it this palace maid again?

The crown prince glanced at Zhou Wei without saying a word.

Seeing this, Qiu Fangyun could only come out and ask, "What are your instructions, Aunt Zhou?"

"Madam, I am here on the orders of the Empress to treat the Crown Prince's leg ailment, and I also have the intention of competing with Young Master Liang Wan."

"Since it's a competition, the rules should be clearly stated beforehand to avoid misunderstandings later."

The Crown Prince was somewhat surprised. He had thought that Zhou Wei was sent by the Empress to put on an act.

Looking at it now, it seems she really did have the intention to compete?

How could a mere palace maid possess such skill to dare to compete with the Divine Physician Valley in medical arts?

The crown prince couldn't help but become interested!

Wan Qianliang then asked, "How does Miss Zhou plan to conduct the competition?"

Qi Jingming, the heir of the Duke's mansion, sat in a wheelchair, his gaze sweeping over Wan Qianliang and Zhou Wei's faces, but his expression remained largely unchanged.

There was even a hint of mockery in my heart!

Neither Wan Qianliang nor Zhou Wei can win today!

Because Qi Jingming had no intention of standing up at all.

It's not time yet. Even if his leg ailment is cured, he will still pretend to be sick.

So, these two are nothing but clowns arguing back and forth!

The thought that he, a cripple, could attract the attention of the people from the Divine Doctor Valley and the Princess's Mansion to fight each other gave him a strange sense of superiority.

Wan Qianliang had never competed in medical skills with anyone, nor did he know what the rules were.

They could only ask Zhou Wei, "Miss Zhou, why don't you suggest how to compete, and we'll compete accordingly?"

Zhou Wei chuckled softly, "Alright! Since Young Master Wan asked me to speak, I will treat the young master first. If I cannot cure him, then Young Master Wan can step in."

Wan Qianliang thought about it and felt there was no problem, and was about to nod.

But Shen Shuqing raised a question: "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Zhou Wei looked up at her: "Why is it not good? Miss Shen, please tell me."

Qiu Fangyun glared at Shen Shuqing and reprimanded her sharply.

"How dare you! Do you have the right to speak here? You even dare to stand up for Young Master Wan! Get out of here!"

Before Shen Shuqing could refute her, she apologized to Wan Qianliang, saying, "Young Master Wan, please don't be offended. My daughter was just talking nonsense because she didn't know the rules. Please don't be influenced by her. You can compete however you want."

Shen Shuqing bit her lip, her heart filled with resentment.

If Qiu Fangyun weren't her biological mother, she would have already taught her a lesson!

What is the Zhenyuan Marquis's mansion? If it weren't for Shen Shuqing, Wan Qianliang wouldn't even glance at the Marquis's mansion!

Since Zhou Wei appeared, Shen Shuya has remained quiet and well-behaved.

Seeing this situation, a thought struck me and I had some ideas.

She slowly stepped forward and took Qiu Fangyun's arm, comforting her, "Mother, please don't be angry with your eldest sister. Perhaps your eldest sister thinks that since she invited Young Master Wan, and she has a close relationship with him, it's not a big problem for her to make decisions for him."

"Why don't you let the eldest sister explain why she disagrees with Aunt Zhou's method of the competition?"

Qiu Fangyun looked surprised upon hearing this.

Hesitantly, she asked, "Shuya, what did you say? You said that Young Master Wan was invited by your sister?"

As Qiu Fangyun spoke, she glanced at Shen Shuqing, who had her chin slightly raised and a look of disdain on her face.

But Qiu Fangyun simply didn't believe it!

That's the Valley of Divine Healers!

This is a rare and blessed land. Shen Shuqing grew up in Qingzhou, a poor and remote place. How could she know the people from the Valley of Divine Healers?

As Qiu Fangyun pondered, she felt Shen Shuya tighten her grip on her arm.

When she looked at Shen Shuya again, she noticed that Shen Shuya's eyes were slightly red, and she looked like she had been wronged.

Qiu Fangyun immediately realized something was wrong: "Shuya, tell your mother the truth, was someone coercing you to say this? Is their purpose to steal your credit?"

Shen Shuya didn't say anything, but lowered her head and slowly shook her head, with tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.

Seeing this, Qiu Fangyun immediately concluded that it was Shen Shuqing who had forced her precious daughter!

Otherwise, why would Shuya cry?

Hmph, as expected of a crude country bumpkin, acting so domineeringly, she is not worthy of being Qiu Fangyun's daughter at all.

Feeling the hostile gaze from Qiu Fangyun, Shen Shuqing felt a sharp pain in her heart.

why?

Why does this always happen?!

As long as Shen Shuya cries and says a few words, Qiu Fangyun will completely believe Shen Shuya and won't listen to her own daughter's explanations at all.

Does Qiu Fangyun even know who the legitimate daughter of the Marquis's mansion is?

Wan Qianliang was deeply impressed by Shen Shuya's performance!

He had been cultivating in the Valley of Divine Healers and had never seen a woman like Shen Shuya who loved to gossip.

The key point is that she also has a pitiful look on her face, as if someone really bullied her!

Wan Qianliang was serious and ready to step forward to help Shen Shuqing clear her name, but then his junior sister gave him a wink.

Wan Qianliang was stunned, completely bewildered.

Junior sister has already been misunderstood like this, why not explain things clearly to Lady Zhenyuan?

If he just stands up and tells the truth to Lady Zhenyuan, wouldn't the lie of this illegitimate daughter of the Shen family be exposed?

Why suffer this injustice?

But Shen Shuqing didn't think so; she had suffered too many grievances since entering the Marquis's mansion.

What good will it do to explain this time?

Qiu Fangyun was like this, and so were everyone else in the household. Even her future husband, Qi Jingming, only trusted Shen Shuya.

She didn't want Wan Qianliang to expose Shen Shuya; such an action wouldn't cause Shen Shuya any harm.

It will not make Qiu Fangyun and Qi Jingming feel guilty!

What Shen Shuqing wanted was for Qiu Fangyun and Qi Jingming to feel heartbroken regret!

When Shen Shuya's true colors are exposed, her biological mother, her future husband, and everyone in the Marquis's mansion will surely repent before her!

He would kneel before her, weeping bitterly, regretting that he had wronged her, the true legitimate daughter of the Marquis's family!

Only in this way can she truly find peace from the grievances she has suffered.

Wan Qianliang was unaware of Shen Shuqing's distorted mentality.

Seeing that his junior sister wouldn't let him clarify, he could only sigh and ask, "Miss Shen, why do you think Aunt Zhou's competition method is bad?"

Prince Jiang Yueshan, also curious, pressed on, "Indeed, I'd like to know too."

Shen Shuqing calmed herself down before stepping forward to greet everyone.

She then said, "Your Highness, I think Aunt Zhou's method of the competition is inappropriate, mainly because it takes into account the delayed effect of medical skills."

"If Aunt Zhou had treated him first, the young master's leg ailment would not have reacted. But when Young Master Wan intervened, he cured the young master..."

As Shen Shuqing spoke, she gave Zhou Wei a meaningful look.

"Could Aunt Zhou say... that her treatment is working, just with a delay?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Prince Jiang Yuelin's eyes lit up.

He immediately chimed in, "Miss Shen is right! Zhou Wei is so eloquent; she might steal Young Master Wan's credit!"

“Your Highness, I think we should let Young Master Wan make the first move! We shouldn’t give Zhou Wei a chance to cheat.”