The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

You can come and ask me in person. (Chapter 176)

From the Princess's residence?
Jingmo straightened his back instantly.

Looking at the medicine in his hand, Jingmo made up his mind and handed it to the maid who came to report: "Put the medicine on the stove to heat it up first, and I'll bring it in for the master when I come back."

Perhaps after he has met the maid from that princess's residence, he will dare to enter the study!
Upon hearing this, the maid took the medicine and replied, "Yes."

Jingmo didn't dare tell the adults that someone from the princess's residence had come looking for her.

After all, this maid from the princess's residence said she was there to see him.

—Perhaps Her Highness the Princess was too embarrassed to inquire about the Prime Minister's condition, so she sent someone specifically to ask him.

It's understandable that women are a little shy.

He decided to first meet with the maid from the princess's residence before reporting to his superior.

When Jingmo stepped out of the mansion, he saw Chuntao dressed in a pink dress, waiting respectfully outside.

Jingmo had seen this maid several times; she seemed to be His Highness's personal maid.

With a spark of inspiration, Jingmo became even more certain of her own thoughts.

—Her Highness the Princess must have sent someone to inquire about the Prime Minister's condition!
After all, the news that the Grand Secretary had fallen into a coma with a high fever after returning from the palace had spread throughout the capital!

Her Highness must be worried about the Prime Minister. She has only just woken up and hastily sent someone to inquire about his condition.

Suppressing his joy, Jingmo clasped his hands and bowed to Chuntao, saying, "You must be Chuntao, young lady? I am Jingmo, greetings to you."

Chun Tao has been by Jiang Jinshuang's side for many years, and her temperament is reserved and calm, unmoved by favor or disgrace.

"Chuntao greets Lord Jingmo."

She smiled and presented the tonics she had prepared beforehand: "My princess heard that the Grand Secretary was seriously ill and was very concerned. Yesterday, His Highness just regained consciousness and asked me to prepare these tonics to visit him."

Jingmo was overjoyed and his words became somewhat incoherent: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. My master's fever broke last night and he is much better today!"

Then, feeling that this was not the right thing to say, he quickly added, "However, the imperial physician said that after being exposed to the sun in front of the palace for three days, Your Majesty's knees are swollen beyond recognition. The imperial physician also said that you should not get out of bed for the next few days and should rest quietly."

Chun Tao found a way to start the conversation and cleverly continued, "This servant has also heard that the Grand Secretary knelt outside the palace gate for three days and three nights. His perseverance is truly astonishing."

Jingmo, unsuspecting, still smiled and said, "Your Excellency is always persistent. Once you've made up your mind about something, you'll do it no matter what."

Upon hearing this, Chun Tao feigned admiration, then said with a hint of surprise, "That's true. But in any case, the Grand Secretary has achieved what he wanted, and his suffering has finally come to an end. I heard that His Majesty has finally relented. Congratulations!"

Jingmo scratched the back of his head and smiled憨厚ly: "Yes, Your Excellency is sincere, and His Majesty should also be moved by Your Excellency's sincerity."

Seeing that she couldn't get any information out of her, Chun Tao changed the subject and brought up the tonics she had brought back.

"Oh dear, I was in such a hurry that I almost forgot to ask if the Mountain Pavilion accepts tonics from strangers..."

"It's alright, it's alright!" Jingmo hurriedly took the medicinal herbs from Chuntao's hands. "Others are one thing, but Her Highness the Princess is no outsider. If the adults knew, they would definitely keep them."

"That's good. I was worried that it would be difficult for Lord Jingmo," Chun Tao paused, then sighed again, saying helplessly, "Alas, it's a pity that Her Highness doesn't understand the Grand Secretary's good intentions. I can't help but sigh when I see it."

At this point, Jingmo sighed and continued, "We can't blame Her Highness. She suffered injustice before, so it's understandable that she's unwilling to forgive you now."

Chun Tao rolled her eyes and said knowingly, "At that time, I heard that the Grand Secretary had rescued the princess from the dungeon without even asking His Majesty for permission. Even if His Highness didn't say it, he must have been very grateful."

Upon hearing this, Jingmo's eyes lit up: "That's excellent! Moreover, Miss Chuntao has delivered tonics on behalf of His Highness. If the Lord knew, he would surely be very pleased!"

"Yes, the Grand Secretary has done so much for His Highness, from rescuing him from the dungeon to securing a reward for him. His Highness is not a heartless person; he must have his own calculations in mind."

Jingmo didn't notice anything amiss.

He was still basking in the joy of Chun Tao's words about the princess's gratitude. "Yes, yes, Your Highness is so intelligent, she must understand everything!"

A smile appeared on Chuntao's lips.

She moved her eyes and continued to probe, "Lord Jingmo is often by the Prime Minister's side, so he should know the Prime Minister better."

"This servant also hopes that the misunderstanding between the Grand Secretary and Her Highness the Princess can be resolved as soon as possible. If Lord Jingmo does not mind, could you tell this servant more about the Grand Secretary, so that this servant can mention it to Her Highness the Princess?"

Jingmo's smile faded slightly. He scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed: "I'm sorry, Miss Chuntao, but I cannot casually disclose the Prime Minister's private matters."

Upon hearing this, Chun Tao simply smiled and shook her head: "It's nothing, it's nothing. It was this servant who overstepped her bounds. Lord Jingmo, please don't take it to heart."

After saying that, Chun Tao smiled and said, "This servant is waiting to go back and report, so I will take my leave now."

Jingmo nodded slightly: "Thank you, Miss Chuntao."

After watching Chun Tao leave, Jing Mo looked at the bags of tonics in his hand, and a smile reappeared on his lips.

—If the lord knew that His Highness had brought tonics, he would surely be very happy!

With that thought in mind, Jingmo carried the medicine and returned to the study.

"Tuk-tuk-"

I gently knocked on the door.

"My lord, it's time to take your medicine."

A man's cool, deep voice came from the study: "Come in."

After Jingmo entered, he placed the medicine on the table and said with a smile, "My lord, someone from the princess's residence just arrived."

The fingers that were revising official documents paused slightly.

Pei Du put down his pen and looked up at Jing Mo.

Jingmo understood and continued, "It's a maidservant from His Highness's side. She heard that Your Highness had fallen ill, so she came to bring you some tonics."

Pei Du's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and his dark eyes revealed his emotions.

"Did she say anything?"

"She said that His Highness was very grateful after learning that it was you who saved her, and that His Highness was very worried after hearing that you had a high fever after returning from the palace, so he sent medicine to comfort you."

Pei Du lowered his eyes, his gaze falling once again on the official documents beside him.

Because he had been kneeling for too long in the past few days, his knees were sore and painful when he knelt in front of the desk, and he was not comfortable.

After hearing Jingmo's words, Pei Du slowly said, "Go to the Princess's residence."

Upon hearing this, Jingmo's eyes lit up: "Are you going to return the gift to His Highness?"

The man said in a clear voice, "Go tell her that if she wants to know anything, she can just come and ask me."

"Huh?" Jingmo was stunned for a moment and didn't react.

After an unknown amount of time, belatedly realizing what had happened, Jingmo's eyes widened: "My lord, please forgive me, your subordinate..."

"It's alright, that Miss Chuntao is very clever."

The people around her are actually very smart.