Han Zhan didn't know what possessed him.
After meeting Chu Qianli's sincere gaze, he inexplicably agreed to her request.
The two avoided everyone and secretly sneaked into Chu Buqu's room again.
"Grandfather, I'm here. You can wake up now."
Chu Qianli squatted by the bed, leaned close to Chu Buqu, and whispered.
Han Zhan originally wanted to sneer.
If even the imperial physicians couldn't wake up the Duke, did this girl think a few words would rouse him?
It was pure wishful thinking.
However, what happened next stunned him completely.
Chu Buqu opened his eyes and deliberately lowered his voice, "Xiao Qi, I'll listen to you. I'll wake up when you return."
When Chu Qianli was taken away last night, she had told him: wait for her to return before doing anything.
Chu Buqu had truly taken her words to heart.
Chu Qianli breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of crystalline laughter in her eyes.
"Grandfather, how are you feeling?"
"Better, but still weak all over and unable to get up."
"My Lord, let me help you." Han Zhan stepped forward.
Chu Qianli waved her hand, "No need."
"Seventh Miss, what do you mean? Do you really think I would harm the Duke?"
Han Zhan's face darkened, clearly angered.
Chu Qianli merely glanced at him indifferently, saying nothing.
The smile on her lips held a hint of sarcasm.
Chu Buqu patted her hand, his voice hoarse, "Han Zhan will not betray me. He doesn't know about this."
Chu Qianli nodded, "I know."
Otherwise, Han Zhan wouldn't have listened to her and brought her here secretly.
"What exactly is going on?" Han Zhan asked, looking confused.
How could the Duke's illness seem so unusual?
"I told you Grandfather was poisoned slowly, and you didn't believe me."
Chu Qianli shot him a glare.
However, she didn't have much time to blame him now.
As long as Han Zhan was truly loyal to her grandfather, things would be easier.
She took out silver needles and began to treat Chu Buqu.
Han Zhan wanted to stop her.
How could the unaccomplished, good-for-nothing Seventh Miss know how to treat illnesses?
But Chu Buqu stopped him with a look.
Soon, Chu Qianli finished her acupuncture.
Chu Buqu let out a breath and said faintly, "My chest is not as tight, but I still have no strength."
"Grandfather, the poison you've ingested is too deep to be cleared quickly. But as long as no new toxins are introduced in the coming days, you will gradually recover."
She took out some medicine and turned, stuffing it into Han Zhan's hand. "Take this pill three times a day, one pill each time, in the morning, noon, and evening for Grandfather."
"From now on, you will personally take care of Grandfather every day. Do not let him take any medicine sent by other doctors."
"This..."
"Also, find a cook you truly trust to be solely responsible for Grandfather's meals from now on."
She took out a silver needle and handed it to him as well. "Before giving anything to Grandfather to eat, you must test it for poison first."
Han Zhan looked at the pile of items in his hand, unsure where she had gotten them from, as she had nothing on her moments ago.
"Xiao Qi, where are you going?" Chu Buqu understood Chu Qianli's intention; she was leaving.
Thinking about it, it was fine for her to leave and return to Prince Xuan's manor.
Only Prince Xuan was safe for the time being.
Finally, he lay back down and nodded, "I understand what you mean. I will pretend to be drowsy until I fully recover."
"Grandfather is indeed clever!"
Chu Qianli smiled at him. "I really have to go now, Grandfather. Wait for me to return."
Han Zhan's heart inexplicably tightened. "Are you going to Duanhun Valley to find Feng Yexuan?"