"I'd like to borrow this pink - clad girl," Bai Zheng said.
The Queen of Chu followed Bai Zheng's finger and cast her gaze on the pink - clad maid. The maid had her head half - lowered, seemingly not wanting others to see her face.
The Queen of Chu squinted. When she saw the wound on the maid's face, she immediately flew into a rage.
"How dare you! You used someone from my entourage to test your medicine?!"
Now she understood.
It turned out that Bai Zheng's so - called method was to apply the Snow - Whitening Cream directly on the wound to see the effect. If there was no tuhua herb in it, the wound would surely recover quickly. But if there really was tuhua herb...
I'm afraid the wound would fester and ooze pus just like Bai Di's, a sight too horrible to behold.
Actually, this method was indeed the most convincing one. If they casually found someone from the Marquis of Dingyuan's Mansion, cut a wound on them and then applied the Snow - Whitening Cream for verification, the Queen of Chu would definitely approve.
But now, they wanted to use someone from her entourage? It was simply audacious!
Facing the Queen of Chu's imposing manner, Bai Zheng showed no sign of timidity. She raised her head, met the Queen of Chu's gaze, and shook her head with a smile. "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I naturally wouldn't dare to casually use someone from your entourage to test the medicine. I just saw that this young girl's appearance was damaged, and I wanted to treat her wound."
"Trear her? You?" The Queen of Chu looked at Bai Zheng warily. For a moment, she couldn't figure out what Bai Zheng was up to.
Bai Zheng nodded. "I was thinking that if someone from your entourage has a damaged face, it's also a disgrace to you, Your Majesty. This girl seems smart and cute. I'm sure you like her very much, which is why you brought her out of the palace today. It would be a great pity if this scar prevented her from serving you in the future."
Although the Great Zhou Empire was a martial - oriented country, the nobles in it attached great importance to appearance. Not only did they have their mansions built in grandeur, their food, clothing, and daily necessities refined to the extreme, but even the servants around them had to be good - looking and well - featured.
This pink - clad maid had accompanied the Queen of Chu to the Wenrui Hall last time, and this time she even accompanied the Queen of Chu out of the palace to the Marquis of Dingyuan's Mansion. It was obvious that she had a certain status by the Queen of Chu's side.
Without any accidents, she should have climbed up the ranks to become a first - class female official.
But now, with such a hideous wound on her face, wouldn't all her previous efforts be in vain?
The maid had been so dispirited because of this. She stood there stupidly, her eyes slightly red. Hearing Bai Zheng's words, it took her a while to come to her senses. Then her face was filled with disbelief.
"Can the Marchioness cure this servant's wound?" She pointed at her own face.
Bai Zheng looked at her with a gentle smile. "Yes. As long as you trust me."
It seemed that the girl's wound was caused by accidentally hitting a sharp object while dodging Liufeng just now. Although the wound was deep, fortunately, the bone was not exposed, and it was not beyond cure.
The Snow - Whitening Cream's ability to promote tissue regeneration and activate blood circulation was not a false claim. Moreover, the tuhua herb in it had already lost its strong alkaline toxicity after she had dripped acid on it. Applying it on the wound could quickly reduce inflammation, stop bleeding, and relieve pain. The wound would scab over in just a cup of tea's time.
Thinking of this, Bai Zheng turned her head and winked at Feng Linyuan.
It seemed that when she was with this man, there was always a natural understanding between them.
In many cases, without her having to say anything, this man would promptly provide what she needed.
For example, today, if it weren't for him quietly explaining the characteristics and effects of the Snow - Whitening Cream to her just now, Bai Zheng wouldn't have thought of using this way to get herself out of trouble.
Meeting Bai Zheng's gaze, Feng Linyuan's eyes were full of tenderness, with a gentle smile on his lips.
He slightly parted his lips and said to the Queen of Chu, "Please trust Zheng'er, Your Majesty."
"What if your wife fails?" The Queen of Chu's voice was cold. "Huaimei has been by my side since she came to my palace eight years ago. I value her very much. If your good wife ruins her face, how will you explain it to me?"
"If after Zheng'er's treatment, there is no improvement on Miss Huaimei's wound at all, Your Majesty can ask for anything from the Marquis of Dingyuan's Mansion. I will surely offer it with both hands."
Feng Linyuan's voice was not very loud, and he used his usual calm tone, but his words were firm. The Queen of Chu could hardly believe her ears.
"Anything from your Marquis of Dingyuan's Mansion? Including the Qianji Diagram, the most precious treasure of the mansion?" Zhuo Yi, who had been sipping tea, suddenly said coolly.
A sharp light flashed in Feng Linyuan's eyes, and his smile deepened. "I've said that as long as Your Majesty asks, I will offer it with both hands."
The Qianji Diagram was said to be the secret military strategy handed down in the Marquis of Dingyuan's Mansion. Over the generations, the Marquises of Dingyuan had been able to be masterful in military strategies, almost all thanks to this Qianji Diagram.
Throughout the entire continent, there were tens of thousands of people who wanted the Qianji Diagram, but no one had succeeded in obtaining it for hundreds of years.
Now, Feng Linyuan was actually staking the Qianji Diagram for his new wife?
Everyone's expressions immediately changed.
Feng Linche's face turned as black as if it could drip water.
The Queen of Chu stared at Bai Zheng sharply and said meaningfully, "Since the Marquis of Dingyuan is so confident, it seems that our Marchioness really has some skills. Huaimei, let the Marchioness treat your wound."
Hearing this, Huaimei was overjoyed.
She suppressed her excitement and stepped forward, bowing respectfully. "Huaimei thanks the Marchioness."
As soon as Huaimei's clear voice fell, Bai Di sneered maliciously.
"Huaimei, you should be careful. I'm not sure if our Marchioness really has any skills, but she has a truly vicious heart. Just look at my face, and you'll know."
Huaimei looked back at her. Immediately, a chill ran down her spine, and she quickly averted her gaze.
Bai Zheng just smiled indifferently. "I don't know what exactly ruined Second Sister's face. The Snow - Whitening Cream is clearly a good thing. Second Sister, don't misunderstand me and this innocent Snow - Whitening Cream."
Saying this, she walked up to Grand Tutor Zhang and bowed gracefully. "I'd like to ask Grand Tutor Zhang for a favor."
Grand Tutor Zhang asked doubtfully, "What favor?"
"When I treat Miss Huaimei later, I'll need to use something. If I do it myself, I'm afraid it will arouse others' suspicion. And to be honest, I don't trust others to do it. So, I need Grand Tutor Zhang to do it..."
Grand Tutor Zhang's eyes shifted slightly, and he immediately understood. "Marchioness, you want me to apply the Snow - Whitening Cream on that girl for you, don't you?"
Bai Zheng nodded and looked at the Snow - Whitening Cream in his hand, sighing. "This Snow - Whitening Cream is originally a good thing. Its effectiveness depends on the user's motives.
I've heard that Grand Tutor Zhang is always upright and honest, and would never do anything underhanded.
I trust Grand Tutor Zhang's character very much. So, this matter has to be done by you. I'd like to thank you in advance, Grand Tutor Zhang."