The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Madam Hou had also taken note of this nanny, and she suspected that Cen Yi’s coming to the door today was likely this nanny’s doing.

She had probably inquired about what kind of person Shu Yu was.

Otherwise, Zhao Xi had already come to the capital, and Shu Yu was hardly the only one who knew him, so why would they ignore everyone else and come only to Shu Yu?

Because by coming in such an open and aboveboard way, it would actually keep people from overthinking. Laying things out clearly could also avoid some unnecessary trouble.

As the two of them were talking, sounds came from the living room.

Shu Yu and Madam Hou turned their heads at the same time and saw Zhao Xi coming out. Cen Yi also stood up, only her expression was dazed; when she rose her steps were a bit unsteady, and only with the nanny’s support did she avoid collapsing back onto the floor.

When they all walked into the courtyard, Shu Yu heard Zhao Xi say, ”Follow the prescription I’ve written and take the medicine first. Come back for a follow-up after some time. While taking the medicine, it is strictly forbidden to share a bed.”

”Many thanks, Doctor Zhao.” Cen Yi had already collected herself. Her face was still a little pale, but she thanked him very solemnly and also had the nanny hand over the consultation fee.

Having seen the doctor, and with the hour growing late, Cen Yi planned to return early.

She turned her head and took her leave of Shu Yu. ”Thank you for the recommendation today, County Lord. I’ll be going now.”

Shu Yu was going to see her out, but before she opened the courtyard gate, she still said, ”I imagine you don’t want others to know about your visit to Doctor Zhao. To avoid unnecessary speculation from the outside, let’s agree on the same story.”

After all, they still bore the identity of ’love rivals.’ No matter what, if people saw them interacting and spending time together, it would inevitably invite idle fantasies.

”What story?”

”Just say that I want to open a shop, and I noticed that the makeup products store on Futai Street wasn’t doing so well, so I planned to rent your premises. Today you came over to discuss the matter of the shop. Only, the rental turned into a sale, and I bought this shop from you at the market price. The relationship between us is merely that of buyer and seller.”

Cen Yi nodded. ”Alright.”

That was good as well. If she and Shu Yu could calmly and peacefully talk business, then they clearly didn’t care about Meng Yunzheng. Both sides being so open and aboveboard, others would have little to say.

Cen Yi walked out of the courtyard, waved to Shu Yu, and the carriage moved off.

As soon as the carriage started, Cen Yi leaned against the nanny’s shoulder, looking rather unwell.

The nanny patted her shoulder. ”Miss, pull yourself together. At least Doctor Zhao has identified the problem. As long as you follow his prescription and take the medicine properly, you will surely get better. Doctor Zhao also said he can calculate your fertile days; when the time comes and you share a bed with the Young Master, you’ll be able to conceive right away.”

Cen Yi nodded, still listless.

The nanny sighed. ”This County Lord Lu is actually quite good—she doesn’t lose her nerve in front of you, and she doesn’t put on airs in front of that Madam Hou. She’s patient with children, judges people accurately, and handles matters carefully. If you could be friends with her, it would definitely be greatly beneficial to you, Miss.”

Cen Yi frowned. ”Nanny, between County Lord Lu and me...”

”I know, County Lord Lu may be very good, but the relationship between you two is too complicated. It’s impossible for you to be friends. So in the future, we’d better keep our distance. If we can avoid contact, we should avoid it.”

”...Mm.”

The nanny looked at her and secretly sighed again in her heart. If her young lady had the same mindset as County Lord Lu, she wouldn’t have been bullied to this extent.

”It’s all right. The Eldest Young Master has already entered the examination hall this morning. Once he passes as an Advanced Scholar and enters court as an official, he will still be able to become your support in the future, Miss.”