29 Chapter (27):  Obviating misunderstanding  

For the first time in her whole life terror was skittering through her bones, aunt Gu Ju never encountered such a bestial bone-wrecking look, even Li Shu couldn't scare her this way. Two pills dropped from her hand. Those twinkling stars in the princess's eyes were blinding her, on the other hand, she seemed to be sensitive about Li Shu. She must be careful not to lose her head right away.

"I am Gu Ju, her aunt, I brought her pills after realizing that she had forgotten to take them."

"That nonsense might heal the pain but would make me lose my appetite for two days."

Li Shu let out under her teeth, if she wasn't dying out of pain, she wouldn't take that disgusting pill that smelled like a cowpat, shit, what the heck was she doing here? How fast she got herself in the field. This woman had got used to evincing in either matter important to her.

She would want to take the prize money, assuming that was huge enough to guarantee the rest of her life, without working.

"Ah, I didn't know that otherwise, I wouldn't take a ship to come through a river. I suffered too much."

The princess got back to Li Shu, "What do you want me to do with her!"

Wickedly looking at the woman, Li Shu's lips parted, "the agricultural sect might need more forces according to the buzzes I heard yesterday, they need experts for an aviary."

"Ke Xin, take her to their management, if they choose her, she can stay, otherwise, give her a silver coin and send her away."

Ken Xin bowed and her finger went onto the woman's arms, murmuring, "Move before they change their mind and punish you."

"Wait, take this embarrassing jar out!" Li Shu ordered aunt Gu Ju.

Aunt Gu Ju still marveled, this cruel girl was abusing the princess's affection, the princess should discern her devil side and not trust her. Li Shu could kill them all when they were snoring in their sleep, how could it be possible to earn such a blessing in a few days? Pretending as if it was an obviating misunderstanding could allow her to make a space for herself. Snatching the jar that Li Shu threw up in, they turned and left.

Closing the door behind, the princess sat in front of Li Shu's mattress, "Now that my physician is here, we can talk over your illness."

Li Shu held her breath for a moment, what did this come from? Her eyes ran on Chaoxiang, he was the storyteller behind everything.

Why did the princess care to have Li Shu beside her during the night, why not take the merchant's company to please her? Ah, but she wasn't that kind of royal who loved to waste time on bedding handsome men, she was pure and untouched, no doubt. As he realized, she didn't touch the sword, which sounded interesting! Didn't she need it? If she didn't, it meant that she was a high-ranked martial art elite. But there was only seven elite in the seven kingdoms and he was the first one.

"She has the phobia of night, the moment the sun goes down, she can't endure it. We have to hide her, not to scream madly…"

Clenching her skirt, Li Shu was hoping that sheepish justification could convince them, and the princess didn't have the intention to roll out at night to watch how she looked like. To see her madness.

The physician carefully listened to him and replied.

"If it is Phobia, I can't give her any remedy, as I know some people have it, three years ago before I could join you, I had a patient, he was a young man that couldn't endure sunlight." Physician Lu Mingyu explained.

The princess shook her head, that wasn't good, this girl couldn't enjoy the magic of the night and it was hurting her heart. What about magic? Could magic work on her since science had lost its eligibility? Her mother believed in magic, possibly she had seen a crone so she had the clue of it being real but princess Xing Huan was one of those that needed to observe something before accepting it.

"Alright, we will find another way," The princess remarked. If magic existed and could solve this issue then she would leave no stone unturned to find the cure. However, she wouldn't send out an alert of help, she might want to tickle them with competition so they would all attend to show off their skills.

"Your highness, it had happened to her since this bracelet crept into her flesh, before it she was a normal person like others. We used to hunt during the night."

Chaoxiang added to make it more plausible, the prince quickly studied his intention, he would try any path that would lead them to a proficient magician.

Li Shu kept her eyes on the princess, she was thinking approximately weaving something in her mind regarding the bracelet. For a moment a thinking stroke in her brain, what if the princess could see her real face? Was she supposed to be the main menace and kill her?

"What?" the physician uttered, to him there was not something that brain could not handle, but he also concluded in supernatural powers, he had seen the magicians of Sheed that used to do extraordinary things. But Sheed was far from here, calling out for one could take over two months to reach here.

"Yes, the gem was also as red as blood and shifted to green." Chao trailed off, seeing the amazement on their face he could calm down, his expression was constant and suited but inwardly, roughly he suppressed his urge to weave the truth and lies together. Mixing them was dangerous, if he forgot one of those lies then his Majesty's life would draw on the verge.

The Ladyship ducked her head forward when Li Shu rolled her sleeve up, wincing back she said, "Oh, how, can it be possible! This is…"

"Yes, Ladyship Ma, it is my mother's gift! The robbers had snatched it and it traveled to this girl."

Princess Xing Huan finished the statement of the bewildered woman. Standing up, Li Shu felt better, it was time to continue the half-done investigation.

"I feel better, the remedy was as if a miracle that heats up in my blood. I will dress up so we can work on the case."

"You stay out, I will help here!" The princess demanded, they all got to their feet and left the room.

The princess slid up, grabbing her sleeves back, she extended her hand and her palm touched her forehead.

"Yes, we must appreciate physician Lu, his medicines always work on me."

Li Shu looked at her hand, it was warm, unlike the previous time that her fingers were as cold as ice and sent shock over her skin. "Do you suffer the same pain like mine, your highness?"

"Yes, some of us suffer this, time to get ready, I saw a precious man outside, he should have been dead but heavens blessed me with his life being back to him."

She smiled sweetly, it seemed she was happy to see master Qin. Getting her dressed, the princess made Li Shu's hair up and tie the bun with a pink simple ribbon.

Walking out, the princess turned to ladyship Ma.

"Ladyship Ma, she is fine now, I will take her out with me, I want to check over the matters of last night's assassination!"

"I will make sure your brother won't realize this," the ladyship replied.

"No, I want my people to see my face. They knew my mother while my face was always covered. I want to embrace their love and gain their hearts. Don't mind my brother, he will do what he wants either way."

The wetness in ladyship's eyes glinted. The physician also nodded satisfyingly, after yesterday's checkup, he had noticed her being in a good state, although Fu Liu was nervous, it was ludicrous, nothing to take seriously.

"Yes, I recommend that for your health too. You can also start your training. A year had passed since you stopped it. I will make sure the kitchen is making proper food for your highness."

Physician Lu eagerly suggested.

"Oh, talking about that, I will bring a new chef for myself. There is a woman from last night that I kept in Tian guesthouse." The princess stated, walking to the door that Chaoxiang opened for her, they walked out the hall.

Impressive! Li Shu could feel that her heart pounded for the princess's sympathy. When she talked about the old woman her eyes were sparkling, it seemed she liked her cooking but was it for the child that she wanted to bring them to the castle? Does she want to protect the innocent boy or, repay the neglect that caused their misery? Who is this girl exactly, this innocent? How could it be possible for a woman to be this nice? He rarely saw a woman like her! Why was she reacting differently toward the blade that was nude on her neck?

"Your highness, may I ask who you talk about?" Li Shu asked.

"Ah, last night many things had happened that you have no clue, I will tell you along the way. I also have two important people to introduce you to. They are talking to Master Qin in the yard."

It was a long time passed since the princess was using her tongue! She used to open her mouth only for yes or no, then small demanding.