The medicine wasn’t Chuzheng’s, then it could only be Madam Zuo’s.
"How about I take it to Madam Zuo?"
"Don’t meddle in others’ business."
Madam Zuo dressed like that to buy medicine, she definitely didn’t want anyone to know.
If you go deliver medicine, won’t you be adding to her troubles!
"Oh."
Chuzheng didn’t pay much attention to this matter. Who would have thought that a few days later, she would see Madam Zuo again.
At that time, Chuzheng was standing at the entrance of an alley, waiting for Ying Xiang to return with something.
Madam Zuo panicked and rushed out from the corner of the alley. Her body wasn’t fully out before a pair of large hands grabbed her hair and pulled her back.
If Chuzheng hadn’t happened to see it, no one would have noticed this happening.
Chuzheng kicked the pebbles by her feet, pondering whether to go over and help.
Hey!
Why am I such a good person?
Chuzheng silently made a fist, today she must strive to be a good person!
-
Madam Zuo’s mouth was covered, she could only let out muffled whimpers, looking fearfully at the person holding her, vaguely pleading to be released.
However, the person was unfazed, punching and kicking Madam Zuo.
It seemed they wanted to beat her to death.
And Madam Zuo indeed felt that she would be beaten to death, her desperate tears overflowed, everything before her eyes was spinning.
"What are you doing?"
In Madam Zuo’s dizzy world, a crisp voice suddenly intervened.
The next second, one of the people punching and kicking her was kicked flying out of nowhere and slammed against the wall behind.
A slightly familiar figure appeared in Madam Zuo’s vision.
"Third... Princess Consort..."
Chuzheng stood a few steps away, her gaze falling elsewhere.
"Shi Yi! Who let you out!"
At this moment, Madam Zuo realized there was another person. With difficulty, she turned to look, the man subdued someone with a sword, and another was trampled underfoot.
"Miss, leave this kind of thing to me." The man said softly.
"I can!" Chuzheng felt slightly offended.
Does a boss need a pitiful small fry to save her?
The boss can handle it herself!
"Miss, my duty is to protect you."
"..."
In front of outsiders, Chuzheng didn’t say more, stepping forward to help Madam Zuo up.
Madam Zuo was in so much pain all over she couldn’t stand, so Chuzheng let her sit against the wall.
In Chuzheng’s memory, Madam Zuo was somewhat shy, a quiet beauty.
But now, Madam Zuo’s face was bruised and battered, hardly showing any trace of beauty.
"Thank you, Third Princess Consort..." Madam Zuo choked out her thanks quietly.
[Congratulations Miss for receiving a Thank-You Card x1]
Receiving the Thank-You Card, Chuzheng’s patience increased: "Who are they?"
Madam Zuo shook her head, the motion pulling on her injuries, causing her to weep, paused, then said softly: "I don’t recognize them."
"Then why did strangers beat you?"
Madam Zuo suddenly thought of something, her face turning pale.
Shi Yi held both men down, coming over to ask Chuzheng: "Miss, what should I do with them?"
"Kill them." Chuzheng said casually.
"Th-Third Princess Consort?" The first to be shocked was Madam Zuo, her voice trembling: "Killing... killing... it’s not allowed!"
Chuzheng: "!!"
Yes!
How can a Good Person Card kill!!
It’s not allowed!
Let me handle it!
Chuzheng immediately raised her hand in the air, making a downward gesture, telling Shi Yi not to act rashly.
-
Ying Xiang came rushing over, nearly exclaimed seeing Madam Zuo’s condition.
"Who... did this?!"
She’s the wife of an imperial court official, what audacious person dared this!!
"Go invite Madam Lin." Chuzheng instructed Ying Xiang.
Madam Lin had a good relationship with her, it was better for her to be present.
"Oh oh..."
Ying Xiang hurried off.
Shi Yi stood in the back holding his sword, the two criminals knocked unconscious by Shi Yi lay in the corner.
Madam Zuo only cried silently, and apart from saying thanks, she didn’t say anything else.
Madam Lin came quickly, seeing Madam Zuo’s state, she cried out of heartache.
The two sisters hugged and cried bitterly, the scene very touching.
"Let’s change to a different place first." Chuzheng, making sure to be a good person to the end, reminded them.
If they keep crying here, someone might come in thinking I’m bullying respectable women.
Madam Lin knew it wasn’t suitable to stay outside, quickly supporting Madam Zuo up.
"Is this... a safe place?"
Following Chuzheng into a teahouse, Madam Lin was somewhat unsure. If seen and spread around, it wasn’t a trivial matter.
"Don’t worry, it’s my shop." Chuzheng let the waiter close the door and led them upstairs.
Madam Lin breathed a sigh of relief: "Third Princess Consort, thank you so much today. Without your timely rescue of my sister, who knows what could have happened."
"You’re welcome." I’ll rush to help and stab a knife in the ribs if needed!
Madam Lin was worried about her friend’s condition, so she didn’t talk much with Chuzheng.
After checking Madam Zuo’s injuries, Madam Lin’s face turned cloudy, instructing her close maid to invite a discreet doctor.
Shi Yi went to handle the two criminals, leaving only girls in the room.
"Why did you go out alone?" Madam Lin was still fearful: "If it weren’t for meeting the Third Princess Consort today, have you thought of the consequences?"
Madam Zuo’s pale face showed a hint of a bitter smile: "I didn’t expect it would turn out like this."
"Oh..."
Madam Lin seemed to know something, but the two acted like they were playing a guessing game.
In Chuzheng’s heart, it felt like a few little cats were scratching, "Would you guys clear things up!!"
Unable to hear the gossip she wanted, Chuzheng simply went out, leaving space for the two of them.
Outside, Shi Yi came up the stairs silently like a ghost.
"Miss." Shi Yi stood there, politely saluting: "The two are temporarily tied up, has Miss decided how to handle them?"
"You don’t need to salute me." If possible, I’d prefer the salute was on the bed, not here!
Shi Yi didn’t look at Chuzheng, his tone cold: "Miss is my master now, it’s the etiquette I should follow."
Chuzheng generously said: "I allow you to be rude." I can’t bear your courtesy! It’s all to be repaid!
Shi Yi: "..."
Shi Yi really didn’t know how to respond, so he excused himself.
"Call me if you need anything." Shi Yi disappeared down the corridor, Chuzheng exhaled deeply.
Good Person Card is hard to manage.
"Third Princess Consort, who were you talking to?" Madam Lin emerged from the room at some point, looking at Chuzheng curiously.
"No one in particular."
Madam Lin sensibly did not ask further, even about the exceptionally handsome man who had been with them earlier.
In these times, to survive, one must curb their curiosity.
Madam Lin understood this well, so she didn’t ask anything.
"Third Princess Consort, may I speak with you privately?"
Chuzheng was silent for a while, then nodded.