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Chapter 73 We must go to Leishan Temple

Before Granny Sun could finish speaking, Old Madam Qin started coughing again. At this time, the family physician came over and performed acupuncture on Old Madam Qin, which stopped her coughing.

However, acupuncture only treats the symptoms, not the root cause; it can only stabilize the condition but cannot cure it.

The cough must have been too severe. After the physician examined her, Old Madam Qin went to sleep.

Qin Wan was very worried and did not leave. After the physician came out, she hurriedly went up to him and asked.

"Physician Liu, how is Grandmother's condition?" Qin Wan asked.

The physician from the Liu family bowed to Qin Wan.

"Fourth Miss, the old lady's health was already poor, and this time she was so upset that her illness has worsened. The acupuncture just now stopped her cough, but acupuncture is not a long-term solution. To cure her completely, she will need long-term medication!"

"Hasn't Grandma been taking medicine all along?"

Qin Wan felt guilty, as her grandmother's cough was triggered by her own actions.

If His Majesty hadn't publicly bestowed the marriage upon her, Grandmother's condition wouldn't have worsened; it's all my fault.

Qin Wan's eyes reddened, filled with a sense of helplessness.

The physician shook his head and said, "It's true that the old lady has been taking medicine, but one ingredient is missing, which greatly reduces its effectiveness!"

"What's missing? Why not add it?"

"One ingredient is missing: bamboo shoots."

The physician from the Liu family sighed.

"Fourth Miss, you may not know this, but this medicinal herb is extremely rare and hard to come by. The Marquis asked people to search for it for a long time, but they only managed to find less than an ounce, and it's all gone now. The Old Madam needs a lot of it, and she's been taking it intermittently, which is not good for her condition!"

Bamboo pendant?

Qin Wan felt that the medicinal herb was very familiar, so she asked again, "Do you know what it looks like?"

The physician, unable to describe it, picked up a pen and drew it on a piece of paper.

Before long, the physician handed the completed drawing to Qin Wan.

Qin Wan took a look and immediately remembered where she had seen this item before.

In her previous life, the patch of medicinal herbs she cleared while weeding the back mountain of Leishan Temple was this very herb.

She just didn't understand why, given that Leishan Temple was so close to the capital and had such a large area of ​​bamboo forest planted there, the supply couldn't meet the demand in the capital.

However, this was not what Qin Wan needed to consider; what she needed to consider was how to get it back for her grandmother to use as medicine.

Since her rebirth, the place she least wanted to go was Leishan Temple.

But this time she had no choice but to go.

After clarifying what kind of item she needed, Qin Wan left the Jingxin Courtyard.

In two days it will be the fifth day of the lunar new year, the day when Leishan Temple will be open to the public for incense offerings. That day will be a good opportunity.

Qin Wan returned to Wanyue Courtyard to prepare for what would happen in two days, since Leishan Temple was a royal temple and not always open to outsiders.

As soon as Qin Wan stepped into the room, she saw the food box on the table.

Stepping forward and confirming that this was not a food box from the Marquis's residence, he asked, "What is this?"

Chun Tao stepped forward, bowed, and explained.

"Miss, this was sent by the Fifth Prince. He also said that you didn't eat the grapes yesterday, so he specially made some more for you to try. He also said that if you want anything to eat in the future, just tell him and he can get it from the Imperial Kitchen!"

Qin Wan's heart trembled slightly, and her hands unconsciously opened the lid of the food box.

It was indeed the grapes he had eaten yesterday, and that was all there was.

Looking at the glistening grapes, Qin Wan picked one up and put it in her mouth as if possessed. After biting into it, the grape juice burst in her mouth, and the sweet aroma filled her mouth.

It's amazing that such delicious grapes are still available this season; no wonder they were once a tribute item.

It's really good.

Qin Wan brought out the plate and let Chun Tao and Wan Shuang each try a piece. She couldn't bear to part with the rest; she wanted to send them to her grandmother.

Evening Frost picked up a grape but didn't eat it immediately; instead, she sighed.

"I am very happy that the Fifth Prince has such intentions, but the rumors about him from the outside world are, after all..."

No matter how good the Fifth Prince is to Miss, he is ultimately a fool. Does Miss really want to spend her whole life with a fool?

The rest of her words were left unsaid, all contained in a sigh.

However, Qin Wan understood what she meant.

Everyone knows that Xiao Jingyan is a dim-witted prince. His mother is not favored, and he has no real power. If he were not the emperor's son, he would probably have been bullied to death long ago.

However, Qin Wan thought again that if she married him, she would have to move into the Fifth Prince's residence in the future, which would be the best opportunity for her to get away from the Marquis's mansion.

Xiao Jingyan isn't very bright, so he's probably easy to control. After we get married, we could divorce and leave the capital, or the two of us could move out of the capital together. That would be a viable option.

Thinking about it, Qin Wan accepted the marriage in her heart.

Feelings no longer matter to her. If her parents and brothers, whom she has called "father" and "mother" for over a decade, can treat her this way, then what about a man she has only known for a short time?

This marriage was nothing more than mutual exploitation.

Every day that followed was clear and sunny.

Qin Wan remembered that after the New Year, there was no more snow.

The fifth day was the same, but the temperature had not yet risen. Although there was sunshine, it was still a bit chilly.

"Miss, are you ready? Madam and the others are already waiting at the door."

"Alright, grab this package and let's go!"

Wan Shuang carried a prepared package on her back, containing a small shovel and a cloth bag. This time, she was not only going to Leishan Temple to burn incense and pray for blessings, but also to dig up some medicinal herbs to bring back for her grandmother to use in medicine.

At the main gate of the Marquis's residence, everyone had been waiting for a while.

Sitting inside the carriage, Qin Yi looked at Qin Wan, who had arrived late, and couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

"Someone is about to become a prince's consort, her noble status really makes a difference. She even dawdles when she goes out, making everyone wait!"

Qin Yi didn't name names, but everyone knew he was talking about Qin Wan.

Qin Wan heard him too, but instead of responding, she rolled her eyes at him and headed to the carriage that had been prepared beforehand.

But when she turned around, she couldn't see the carriage waiting behind her.

Evening Frost was also surprised. She had clearly made arrangements, so why was there no carriage?

Just as she was about to search again, Qin Lang spoke up.

"The carriage you arranged has been requisitioned by my elder brother and has already gone to the military camp. If you want to go to Leishan Temple, you can either take this carriage or that carriage!"

Qin Wan looked at the two carriages in front of her. One carriage carried Qin Lang and Qin Yi, and the other carried Han Shu and Su Yan'er. She didn't want to ride in either one, but she had no choice but to go to Leishan Temple.

Qin Wan made no choice, but simply said, "I'm not taking either of them!"

Then he looked at Wan Shuang and instructed, "Go to the front street and rent a carriage!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing the order, Wan Shuang was about to head to the front street, but Qin Lang blocked her way by stepping aside.

"Qin Wan, don't be so willful. Leishan Temple is at least two hours away from here. You're wasting everyone's time. Can you afford to make up for it?"

"Since you think I'm wasting your time, you can go ahead!"

"you......"

Qin Lang angrily pointed at Qin Wan and snorted coldly, "Don't think that just because you're going to marry the Fifth Prince in the future, you can do whatever you want. The Fifth Prince is nothing but a good-for-nothing. In the end, he'll still rely on the Marquis's mansion."

"If you want to have a chance to establish yourself in the capital in the future, you'd better listen to me. Otherwise, when the Marquis's mansion abandons you, it will be too late for regrets!"