Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

As they were talking, Gu Qianhan's gaze shifted slightly and fell on Shen Wantang.

To his surprise, she was actually looking at him at this moment.

However, compared to his, her eyes were clear and peaceful, without any impurities, except for a hint of curiosity because of his mother's words.

He had seen this kind of curiosity in others many times before - many people were curious about what kind of woman he, who was known as a genius prodigy, would like.

Gu Qianhan didn't look at Shen Wantang for too long. He quickly looked away and went back to drinking tea.

No matter how long she looked at him, it didn't matter, because she was truly open and honest, with a clear conscience, and others would not misunderstand or become suspicious.

But he couldn't do that. The desire to make her his own became stronger and stronger. If he looked at her for too long, he would definitely reveal his flaws.

At a glance, her appearance and demeanor were already imprinted in his mind. He saw that the wound on her face had almost healed, with only a shallow mark remaining.

But on her snow-white neck, there was a long red mark.

She had obviously worn a high-necked dress to cover it up, but unfortunately the red mark was too long and too obvious, and it would be revealed if she moved the slightest bit.

Gu Qianhan gritted his teeth. Damn Xiao Qingyuan, he actually had the heart to be so cruel to Shen Wantang!

The fingers that were holding the teacup unconsciously exerted force, and the thin celadon teacup could not withstand the force and shattered instantly.

A piece of broken porcelain pierced his fingertip and blood gushed out instantly.

There were exclamations one after another in the room.

"Qianhan, your hand!"

"Second son!"

"Madame Quan, call the imperial physician quickly!"

Gu Qianhan himself had not expected such a change. He casually pulled the broken porcelain pieces out from his fingertips and said calmly, "It's just a minor injury. Princess, there's no need to call the imperial physician."

Princess Ning hesitated: "This..."

Madam Gu also stopped Princess Ning: "It's really not a big deal. Ask the imperial physician to confirm it. Just bandage it and it will be fine."

If this happened at home, Mrs. Gu would have called the imperial physician, but this was in Prince Ning's mansion, and she didn't want to cause trouble for others.

Princess Ning looked at Gu Qianhan's fingers, from which blood was dripping, and felt that it was her palace's responsibility that he was cut. The injury was indeed not serious enough to require a doctor, but it was definitely not something that could be left unattended.

She looked at Shen Wantang for help: "Tang'er, please take a look at him quickly and stop the bleeding!"

Shen Wantang walked over to Gu Qianhan, took his hand and examined it for a moment, then frowned slightly: "I'm afraid there are still tiny pieces of porcelain in the Second Young Master's fingertips that haven't been taken out."

Mrs. Gu was distressed to see her son's hand bleeding. She couldn't help but ask Shen Wantang, "What should we do? Can the Crown Prince's Consort help him take it out?"

Shen Wantang's tone was reassuring: "Don't worry, Madam. This can be removed. I'll ask the maid to get my things. After the broken porcelain is taken out, apply some medicine and the bleeding will stop."

Mrs. Gu breathed a sigh of relief. She suddenly felt that it was so convenient to have a daughter-in-law who was proficient in medicine at home.

Minor injuries and illnesses can be treated at home by yourself, without having to call a physician or find a doctor. Not only does it save you a lot of trouble, but you will also not be subject to malicious speculation and rumors from outsiders due to frequently asking doctors to come to your home.

The more aristocratic the family, the less they like to always invite doctors to their home. Everyone cares a lot about their reputation.

She thanked Shen Wantang repeatedly, and then complained to her son: "Qianhan, how could you be so careless that you hurt your hand just by drinking tea? Remember to be more careful next time."

Princess Ning said quickly, "Madam Gu, please don't blame him. This is not his fault. It's because these teacups are too fragile. That's why Qianhan's hand was injured. I'm really sorry to Madam and the Second Young Master. He got injured when he was fine. I feel really bad about it."

"That's not right, Princess. We used the same teacup and it didn't break. Only his broke. It must be because he used too much force!"

"No, no, no. The quality of teacups varies. Just because ours are fine doesn't mean the ones in Qianhan's hands are fine. I'm going to have to have someone check every teacup carefully next time!"

Both of them were looking for responsibility on their side, and the originally tense atmosphere in the room instantly eased and became extremely harmonious.

Shen Wantang listened to their words and felt a little sad. After all, they were all wives of princes and nobles. Not only did they have to save face themselves, but they also gave face to the other party. When encountering such things, they would resolve them amicably with a few words and would never make enemies because of such trivial matters.

Gu Qianhan didn't hear what the two of them said at all. Shen Wantang's maid had already brought her tools. She put his hand in hers and asked the nanny to hold the candlestick. She kept turning his fingers, looking for the little pieces of broken porcelain.

After a moment, she held his hand and stopped turning it: "Second Master, don't move, I found it."

"Ah."

Gu Qianhan responded, his eyes falling on her face uncontrollably.

Her serious and focused look is intoxicating, and she is beautiful without knowing it.

She pinched his hand with a little force, the blood dripping from the wound suddenly increased, and the pain suddenly intensified, but he felt it was extremely wonderful.

The memory she left him was always so unforgettable.

Soon, she used the fine silver tweezers to remove a small, thin piece of broken porcelain.

She let go of her hand and smiled: "Second Master, it's out. Feel it now and see if it still hurts?"

He looked at her smile, and his heart softened. He wanted to praise her, but when the words came to his lips, he only said three words: "It doesn't hurt anymore."

Madam Gu smiled and praised: "The Crown Prince's Concubine really has a pair of skilled hands. She was able to take out such thin and small pieces of porcelain. After taking it out, the blood stopped dripping immediately, which saved Qianhan a lot of pain. Qianhan, why don't you thank the Crown Prince's Concubine!"

Gu Qianhan's voice was a little light: "Thank you, Princess."

"Madam and the Second Young Master, you don't have to be polite. The Second Young Master injured his hand in the mansion, and it was my duty to help him remove the broken porcelain."

As Shen Wantang spoke, she called a maid to apply medicine and bandage Gu Qianhan's wound.

But Gu Qianhan didn't use a maid. He took the ointment and applied it himself. When the bleeding stopped, he didn't even bandage it.

Obviously, he really didn't take this injury seriously.

Shen Wantang looked at his injuries and was about to say something. Not only the wounds on his fingers needed treatment, but the wounds on his face also needed treatment. However, he did not take it seriously, and Mrs. Gu did not even remind him to apply medicine.

As an outsider, it was inappropriate for her to give many reminders.

Mrs. Gu felt that it was about time for her to come. Just as she was about to say goodbye, Xiao Qingyuan rushed in like a gust of wind.

"Mother, Huayi is sick! I'm here to find Shen Wantang, ask her to go and see Huayi!"

Princess Ning's originally amiable expression suddenly darkened: "Nonsense! Tang'er is the mistress of the house, how can she treat a maid? You start talking nonsense as soon as you come in, don't you see I have guests here? Get out!"