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After dinner, Dongkui took the initiative to clear the dishes.

Tao'er didn't say anything, nor did she try to stop her.

If Sister Dongkui is willing to do it, then let her do it. This girl has never been one to sit still before.

Moreover, she is currently filled with guilt, and doing some work can alleviate her sense of guilt.

Tao'er knew that Sister Dongkui hadn't been eating or sleeping well these days; she had noticed it just now.

Actually, it's no wonder that Sister Dongkui had no reason to blame Ayan for being captured by the Third Master and the Second Madam.

That kind of defense is impossible to defend against; let alone Dong Kui, even I probably couldn't defend against it.

Xiao Yi was about to call Tao'er into the courtyard to ask about the Crown Prince's condition when, unexpectedly, the amnesiac Crown Prince gently asked Tao'er, "Miss Tao, shouldn't I change my medicine?"

The voice was clear and gentle, with a natural and warm feeling.

It sounded like the tone of a familiar old friend.

Tao'er nodded: "Young Master Chen, please go back inside and wait. I'll come over and apply the medicine for you in a little while."

Xiao Yi was startled and quickly asked, "Young Master Chen is injured?"

Thinking to himself, no wonder the Crown Prince was acting strangely and didn't recognize them; he had amnesia.

But that's fine too. I've been dead for three years, so I don't have to worry about exposing my faked death.

Before Achen could speak, Ayan interjected, "Uncle Shi, Brother Achen suffered a very serious injury. Sister Tao'er has been applying medicine to him for the past two days."

The little guy spoke earnestly, his eyes filled with concern for his brother, Ah Chen.

Ah Chen nodded, his gaze towards Xiao Yi calm and composed: "Seventh Young Master Shi, I was indeed injured. Thanks to Ah Tao, otherwise I would have..."

He paused here, looking at Tao'er with eyes full of gratitude.

Xiao Yi frowned almost imperceptibly.

Ah Tao?

A vague and inexplicable emotion welled up inside him.

What's wrong with this prince? He calls Tao'er so affectionately.

They've only known each other for a few days, and he's already calling her "Atao".

This doesn't seem like someone you've only known for a few days.

However, Xiao Yi did not show it on his face. Instead, he said "Oh" and said in a concerned manner, "Since Young Master Chen is injured, he should take good care of himself."

However, it is quite inconvenient for a young lady like Tao'er to apply medicine to a man like you.

Men and women should not touch each other...

How about...

Before he could finish speaking, Ah Chen glanced at him.

That single, indifferent glance caused Xiao Yi's heart to skip a beat.

Ah Chen seemed to have noticed something, or perhaps he was just casually picking up the conversation: "Young Master Shi, Ah Tao has always been the one applying the medicine for me. She knows a bit about pharmacology."

Moreover, why should men and women be distinguished in front of doctors?

Ah Tao, don't you think so?

He gently tossed the question to Tao'er.

Tao'er didn't notice the subtle power struggle between the two men.

She just felt that Xiao Yi was acting strangely today, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong.

She nodded, her tone casual: "Young Master Chen is right, it's just changing the medicine, there's no need to make such a fuss."

There's no need to pay too much attention to worldly opinions.

What she was thinking was that she would part ways with this person in a few days, and neither of them would remember the other, so why bother with these things?

He's a wealthy young master, she's just a country girl; they're strangers who met by chance, so why bother with all that formality?

It's just a change of medicine. As for that great figure, she had already defiled it long ago, but of course she couldn't tell Xiao Yi about it.

But Xiao Yi heard Tao'er's words and felt something else entirely.

He coughed lightly, his tone carrying an air of unquestionable authority: "Young Master Chen, there was nothing we could do before that only Tao'er and Ayan were here."

Now that Qingfeng and I are both here, let's take care of changing the dressing.

Surely Young Master Chen wouldn't want Tao'er's reputation to be damaged?

After saying that, he turned to Qingfeng and instructed her, "Qingfeng, you apply the medicine to Young Master Chen later. I have something to say to Tao'er."

"Alright, Master." Qingfeng replied cheerfully, then turned around and cupped his hands in greeting to Achen. "Young Master Chen, let me help you back to your room first!"

I'll bring the medicine over later to change your dressing.

He muttered to himself: I'm sorry, Your Highness, but Miss Tao'er belongs to my master. Please don't even think about her.

Ah Chen glanced at Qingfeng, then at Xiao Yi, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

He didn't say anything more, but just nodded: "What Young Master Shi said is true, I was overthinking it."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Young Master Qingfeng."

"Young Master Chen, you may call me Qingfeng."

Qingfeng shrank back, thinking to himself, "Your Highness, please don't hold a grudge against me after you regain your memories."

When it comes to feelings, there's always a hierarchy of who came first, right?

Qingfeng helped Achen turn around and go back to the east room.

Tao'er watched their retreating figures. Although she found Xiao Yi and his servant somewhat inexplicable, she didn't dwell on it.

She simply said to Ayan, "Ayan, why don't you go to Young Master Chen's room and keep him company? Aren't we supposed to recite the Thousand Character Classic today?"

These past two days, Young Master Chen has been teaching Ayan to read, but she can't teach her because she doesn't like classical Chinese texts.

Ayan nodded obediently and ran over happily.

The little guy has learned quite a few characters from Ah Chen these days, and he reads a passage to Ah Chen every day. The two get along very well.

The courtyard fell silent.

Xiao Yi and Tao'er entered the courtyard.

The courtyard was fairly spacious, the kind of farmhouse courtyard commonly found in the countryside, with a dirt floor, some firewood piled in the corner, and a few morning glories climbing the fence, their petals already closed in the twilight.

The last vestiges of orange-red remained on the horizon, and a gentle evening breeze carried the scent of ripening crops from the fields.

The two walked slowly, talking as they went.

Xiao Yi asked her about what happened after she and A Yan fell off the cliff.

During those days, he couldn't sleep at night, his mind filled with the image of her falling off the cliff. He thought about it over and over again, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.

Now that the person is right in front of him, he needs to get to the bottom of things before he can feel at ease.

"Tao'er, how did you and Ayan escape?"

Are you injured?

Tao'er then recited the story she had prepared.

They said they fell into the river when they fell, were washed ashore, and were rescued by an old local hunter.

They said Ayan had a broken bone and she also had abrasions, but they're all healed now.

They said they originally intended to take Ayan back to Tiger Head Village to find them, but they were captured by King Cheng Xie Jingxing's men on the way.

She spoke of it lightly, glossing over the thrilling parts as if she were telling a story unrelated to herself.

Xiao Yi was shocked to hear this.

He murmured, "No wonder we couldn't find you."

I immediately led a large group of people to look for you. We searched along the bottom of the cliff for a whole day and night, almost turning the entire mountain upside down, but we still couldn't find you.

Later, I heard that King Cheng had sent troops to attack Tiger Head Stronghold, so I had to go back to deal with it.

Tao'er quickly asked, "

Did that beast really attack Tiger Head Village?

Was anyone injured in Hutou Village?

How is it now?

"Tiger Head Stronghold was very well prepared, and suffered almost zero damage. King Cheng's troops collapsed and fled down the mountain."

Peach, you don't need to worry.

Now Tiger Head Village is completely under our control.

I arranged for our people to take over, and now everything is running smoothly.

The First Madam now not only has her own position, but also receives a monthly allowance, and she is also in charge of affairs.

In addition, I promoted Chef Wang and his family to help manage things, and several other villagers with outstanding abilities and loyalty also helped with the affairs.

Anyway, it's going according to your original plan.

Xiao Yi's words relieved Tao'er.