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Chapter 70 A mistake

Lord Nangong still couldn't figure out what Prince Jing was thinking so he didn't want to say too much. However, he could not help but feel disgusted when faced with the noisy Princess Huaining.

He answered with a serious face, "Reporting to the princess, this official has been in charge of the Imperial Pharmacy for ten years. I have never met anyone who could identify a Poke Root with a single glance! I have really wronged Medicinal Woman Gu for assigning her as just a medicine girl!"

This …

Princess Huaining almost clicked her tongue. Everyone looked at each other in surprise. Even though everyone here was an amateur, they all knew that being able to appraise medicinal herbs with a single glance is a great ability!

Could it be that this Gu Feiyan was a hidden expert?

The nearby Qi siblings were more than just surprised. They were completely terrified. What if Gu Feiyan had real ability, then wouldn't the suspect be Qi Fufang alone?

Qi Yu couldn’t believe it!

Didn't he know her well enough to be engaged to Gu Feiyan since they were a child? Although the Gu family's ancestors had produced many medical experts, those experts had been born hundreds of years ago, or even thousands of years ago, and their skills had not been passed down! Even if Gu Feiyan had great ability, she couldn't be better than a Great Pharmacist!

Just as Qi Yu was about to remind him, Princess Huaining opened her mouth first, "Gu Feiyan, I told you to pick Liudan Poke Root, not Poke Root. Stop fooling everyone!"

Qi Yu was silent. He thanked Princess Huaining from the bottom of his heart. For the sake of the Qi Family, Princess Huaining had done all that she could.

Gu Feiyan still did not pay attention to Princess Huaining's clamor. She said, "Lord Nangong, I'll have to trouble you to take out the Poke Root so that I can continue."

As she said that, she turned around and extended her bandaged hands towards Xia Xiaoman, gesturing for him to untie the bandages.

Only now did everyone realize that her ten fingers were all injured and that it wasn't convenient for her to use her hands. She had picked out the Poke Root first, not to fool them, but to reduce the burden.

For a moment, everyone was silent.

Princess Huaining, who had been putting on a show by herself, finally felt embarrassed and shut her mouth. After all, it was her doing.

Xia Xiaoman moved very lightly and carefully. After removing all the bandages, he saw that every part of Gu Feiyan's finger was heavily bruised, and blood was seeping out from several places where the medicine had been applied.

Many people didn't dare to look anymore, but Gu Feiyan seemed to be able to hold it in, and her expression was calm. However, when she tried moving her fingers, she couldn't help but frown and reveal an expression of pain.

The words ’the nerves of the fingertips are linked with the heart,’ were not false at all. Injuries to the fingers would pain the heart. This kind of pain was like cutting the heart, it was not inferior to being tortured.

However, she had endured the torture, let alone now.

Gu Feiyan gritted her teeth and did not delay, "Lord Nangong, sorry for the trouble."

Lord Nangong quickly took out the three stalks of Poke Root and left the seven stalks of medicinal herbs. Gu Feiyan endured the intense pain and picked up the first stalk, starting to examine it.

Her hand speed was usually so fast that it was almost impossible to tell what she was doing. Unfortunately, her finger was injured, so she could only slow down. She held the herb in her hand and sniffed it. Then, she started to stroke and massage all parts of the plant, including the reed, the body, the slipped shoulder, the leg, the roots of the branches, and the root of the beard.

After examining the first stalk, she didn't give an answer. She grinded her teeth and continued to pick up the second stalk, the third stalk, and the fourth stalk …

In the silence, everyone was staring at Gu Feiyan. Her eyebrows were covered with pain, but it did not diminish her seriousness and focus. Although she was young and had a low status, her professional, steady and calm appearance was not inferior to that of a Great Pharmacist.

This kind of woman didn't cause one to feel pity, but rather admiration for her in their heart. Even Qi Yu was slightly moved when he saw this.

When Gu Feiyan put down the seventh stalk of medicine, everyone finally came to their senses.

Princess Huaining was the first to speak, "How is it? Can you detect it?"

"Medicine Girl Gu, have you finished your test?"

Lord Nangong was nervous and curious. Although he acknowledged that Gu Feiyan had true ability, he did not believe that Gu Feiyan would be able to identify the Liudan Poke Root. From the way that Gu Feiyan had examined the herbs just now, there didn't seem to be much difference with the general process of medicine testing!

Gu Feiyan smiled and answered, "There are a total of six stalks of ginseng and one Liudan Poke Root here."

Was that right? Was it wrong?

Everyone looked towards Lord Nangong, waiting for his answer. Lord Nangong's heart began to beat faster. "That's right!"

This time, everyone became even more nervous. Lord Nangong could not wait any longer and asked, "Medicine Girl Gu, please explain clearly which one is the Liudan Poke Root."

"The first, third and fifth are all ten-year-old ginseng, and the sixth and seventh are thirty years old." Gu Feiyan paused for a moment before continuing, "Lord Nangong, the second one is the Liudan Poke Root. It’s twenty years old, right?"

Even though he already knew that Gu Feiyan was not simple, he still found it hard to believe when she revealed her true abilities. To be able to identify Liudan Poke Root without tasting it, this kind of matter can be recorded in the Tianyan’s history of medicine! Not to mention, Gu Feiyan even managed to determine their age!

It had to be said that Lord Nangong's expression made Princess Huaining terrified. She hurriedly asked, "Is she right or wrong? Tell me!"

"Yes, she's right. The second one is indeed the Liudan Poke Root." Lord Nangong was extremely honest and added, "Twenty years old, that's also true!"

Princess Huaining was stunned, and the whole hall became extremely quiet. No one would have thought that Gu Feiyan not only had real abilities, but also had such great skills as well! If Qi Yu didn't want to marry her, he would have made a mistake!

Gu Feiyan finally paid attention to Princess Huaining. She smiled, her eyes glimmering as she asked, "Princess Huaining, I'm not suspicious anymore, am I?"

Princess Huaining was dumbfounded and no longer spoke. Only then did Gu Feiyan turn to look at Prince Jing. When she did, she noticed that Prince Jing was pulling his face, and his expression was even uglier than before!

With this move, not only would she clear the suspect, but she could also be considered as giving face to Prince Jing's Estate. Shouldn't Prince Jing be a bit more happy? What was he thinking?

Gu Feiyan couldn't care much. She earnestly said, "Your Highness Prince Jing, please clarify whether this servant is suspicious!"

Jun Jiuchen's reaction was extremely direct, and he coldly asked, "Qi Fufang, do you admit or not?"

Qi Fufang was frightened, she kneeled down and shouted, "Unjustly accused, this humble woman has been wronged! This humble woman has been wrongly accused!"

Qi Yu was scared too. He winked at Princess Huaining as he tried to help her cry out grievances. Five thousand gold was not a sufficient proof. If Princess Huaining came forward to testify, there was still a huge chance for her to solve the problem.

Of course, Princess Huaining knew. While she was hesitating, a yamen guard suddenly burst in, "Reporting to Your Highness, there's someone in the prison who says he wants to confess!"

At this moment, everyone was shocked. They never thought that there would be such a turning point. However, no one knew whether this was a blessing or a curse to Qi Fufang.

Qi Fufang and Princess Huaining were very clear about this!

Qi Fufang helped Princess Huaining bribed more than just Chen Sanyuan, there was also Li Gecun!

Jun Jiuchen asked, "Who is it? What does he want to confess about?"

The yamen guard answered truthfully, "It's a medicine guy named Li Gecun. He said that he was bribed and that he had evidence. Only when he sees His Highness will he dare to say so."

Jun Jiuchen coldly replied, "Bring him over!"

Hearing this, Qi Fufang's heart almost stopped beating. She slowly turned her head to look at Princess Huaining, whose face was ashen and was completely dumbfounded …