Chapter 7: You can self medicate

"Also, Lì Māmā." Mò'er replied with a disdainful expression, "Lì Māmā is getting ready to go and fetch medicine for the young miss."

Lì Māmā was a maid who came with Lady Ruyi as part of her dowry, and she was the one who raised Liú Shìméi. It was reasonable for her to stay.

When it came to fetching medicine, Liú Shìméi's eyes lit up. "Tell her to wait. Bring me some paper and a pen."

Mò'er obediently brought the paper and pen.

Although Liú Shìméi was a modern person, she inherited the beautiful calligraphy of the original owner. With a swift hand, she wrote out a prescription in elegant small characters on the paper.

Curious, Mò'er asked, "What is this? Why does it look like a prescription?"

"It's not a prescription, it's a list," Liú Shìméi said with a faint smile. "Give this to Lì Māmā and ask her to buy these medicines. I will prepare my own medicine."

The original owner was well-read, lacking the talent for poetry and literature, but she had a natural gift for medicine. It wouldn't be difficult for her to shine in the field of medicine!

Mò'er, puzzled, asked, "Why not just ask a doctor for the medicine? And when did you start prescribing medicine yourself?"

"These medicines in the mansion, do you think I can still use them?" Enduring the intense pain in her body, Liú Shìméi didn't answer the second question.

She lay on the pillow, closed her eyes, and said, "Let Lì Māmā buy the medicine, and you come back quickly to wash off the ointment I applied last night. From now on, all food, including yours and Lì Māmā's, must be tested by me for poison before consumption!"

In the shallow waters, the dragon is teased by the shrimp. Who can be sure that Liú Yanyan won't strike again, and who can guarantee that others in the mansion with conflicting interests won't take advantage of her?

Mò'er suddenly realized, "You're right, young miss! But... when will you test for poison?"

Liú Shìméi sneered, opened her eyes, and glanced at her askance. "I still need to see patients. Hurry up and go!"

Although she was beautiful, when her eyebrows furrowed, she looked somewhat fierce. Feeling the irresistible gaze, Mò'er hurriedly left.

Liú Shìméi took a breath.

Sending Lì Māmā to buy medicine and preparing contraception for herself was necessary. She was confident that the medicine she prepared for her back wounds would be more effective and safer.

Thinking of contraception, she couldn't help but think of Huángfǔ Lìngyáo...

Liú Shìméi thought there were two doubts about last night:

First, was Huángfǔ Lìngyáo brought by Liú Yanyan? Although that fool was easy to deceive, he was also good-looking! With Liú Yanyan's malice, she should prefer to find a man without status and looks to defile her!

In the current situation, even if the target was a fool, she could still become a princess.

Second, if Huángfǔ Lìngyáo wasn't brought by Liú Yanyan, how did he happen to appear there, and why was he drugged? Where did the man Liú Yanyan found go?

Thinking of Huángfǔ Lìngyáo, Liú Shìméi couldn't help but think of the appearance of that second fool.

It was a pity that such a good-looking person was a fool!

Mò'er returned and saw that Liú Shìméi was not sleeping but deep in thought. She couldn't help but pout and say, "I just don't understand, young miss, why did you go to the palace to ask the emperor to let you enter the prince's mansion as a concubine? What if the emperor didn't arrange a marriage but really made you a concubine, then what?"

Liú Shìméi casually replied, "That would be a last resort, it's the best choice I can make."

Mò'er was stunned.

She wasn't stupid, complaining didn't mean she couldn't figure out the intricacies: "That's true, fortunately the emperor arranged a marriage. But young miss... although you are a princess, your talent is unmatched by ten foolish princes!"

Saying this, she placed the basin she was holding on the small table nearby, preparing to apply the ointment to Liú Shìméi's back.

Liú Shìméi helplessly curled her lips. "Actually, I don't want to be the crown prince's consort."

Even if the crown prince ascended the throne smoothly, what would she be as a queen of a country?

She would have to endure sharing her husband with others and help him manage mistresses... no way!

"Ah?" Mò'er looked puzzled.

Liú Shìméi thought that this girl was also loyal, so she said a few more words, "Besides, my father can't tolerate me."

The scandal of the legitimate daughter losing her chastity before marriage was a black mark on the Liú family. If Liú Shìméi didn't find a way out, her days in the Liú family would only get harder.

She continued, "Although Prince Dùnyú is a fool, entering the prince's mansion is still better than being married off to some old man by the prime minister to balance power... being a concubine is still okay, but what if I become a mistress or a servant?"

"Thirdly, there is no mistress in Prince Dùnyú's mansion, and the master is only a five-year-old with an intellectual disability, being raised as a son. I won't be controlled by others."

From last night, it was clear that Huángfǔ Lìngyáo, despite being a fool, was obedient. In this way, she could use him to fight for her own rights.

As long as he didn't restrain her, she could find a job.

After gaining some understanding of the medical industry in the Great Shǔ Dynasty, she could return to her original profession as a doctor. Slowly developing, she could even get some money from Huángfǔ Lìngyáo and open a medical clinic or pharmacy to run her own business!

In summary, even if she became a concubine in the prince's mansion, as long as she pleased Huángfǔ Lìngyáo, it would be much better than staying in the prime minister's mansion!

Mò'er suddenly realized, "I see, so you're suppressing your desires for now. It's like... capturing the ringleader before the thieves, or shooting the horse before the person?"

Liú Shìméi smiled faintly.

It seemed that this girl had some wit.

As they were talking, a sudden cry came from outside the Lèi Huā Garden, "Fairy Sister! Fairy Sister!"

Upon hearing this unique address, Liú Shìméi knew that the second prince had arrived!