TSWRLM -Chapter 307 If You’ve Got the Nerve, Come Over Here

The moment Shen Qingyuan returned home, Chun Xi immediately shared the news she had gathered at the Princess’s residence.

Whether it was the sudden sell-out of the “Awakening Fragrance” at Ningxiang Pavilion or Lanshu bringing Wei Lingze to see Prince Ying, Chun Xi found everything strange.

Shen Qingyuan listened without much expression, only saying sternly, “Didn’t I tell you to stay home and take care of your pregnancy? Why are you meddling in this matter?”

“I was just curious and wanted to take a look. Maybe I’d find some clue that could help you,” Chun Xi explained.

Shen Qingyuan gave her a sharp glance and said gravely, “In the past few days, His Highness the Crown Prince has had the Imperial Physicians of the Medical Bureau thoroughly investigate the ‘Enthralling Fragrance.’ There is one ingredient in that incense that is extremely rare. The Imperial Physicians couldn’t find any record of it in medical texts. It likely comes from Yuexi and could be tied to unknown plots and dangers. The Crown Prince will assign extra personnel to investigate fully. Do you understand, Madam?”

Shen Qingyuan had already made an exception by explaining so much.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Chun Xi’s expression stiffened. She nodded quickly, “I understand. I’ll stay home and take care of the pregnancy, so you don’t have to worry. And you must also be careful when you go out.”

Chun Xi didn’t go out to investigate further but sent letters to the Princess’s residence and the Xiao family, warning them that both the “Enthralling Fragrance” and the “Awakening Fragrance” might be dangerous.

The day after the letters were delivered, An’an fell ill.

An’an was Shen Qingchi’s daughter. Shen Qingyuan and Chun Xi had decided to raise her and named her Shen You’an, hoping her mother in heaven would bless her with safety and health.

Previously, An’an had been cared for by Shen Jinhua and her maternal cousin. After the Qingyuan Marquis was stripped of his title and his residence confiscated, Shen Jinhua wanted to use the excuse of taking care of An’an to stick close to Chun Xi and Shen Qingyuan. Chun Xi refused and instead found a wet nurse for An’an, while she and Nanny Li and Nanny Zhang also helped care for her.

An’an had always been physically weak; vomiting and fevers were common. But this time her illness was severe. Before dawn, she developed a high fever, and neither the maids nor the wet nurse could bring it down.

Chun Xi immediately sent for a doctor from Huichuntang.

“We’ll do our best to care for Miss An’an. Madam was already awakened early this morning. You should get some rest. Once the Huichuntang doctor arrives, Miss An’an will be fine,” Nanny Li said gently.

Chun Xi shook her head, “I’m not tired. I won’t feel at ease until the doctor has seen her.”

With her mother gone and her familiar wet nurse replaced, An’an lacked security. After spending some time with Chun Xi, she had grown very attached, often holding Chun Xi’s hand tightly even while asleep.

Chun Xi, feeling the movements of her own unborn child, had also grown fond of An’an. If An’an was unwell, her own heart ached. She kept a constant worry for the child.

She insisted, and Nanny Li no longer argued, continuing to care diligently for An’an.

The child was uncomfortable and kept crying, which tore at Chun Xi’s heart. She couldn’t help but send someone to urge the doctor to come.

The third time she sent someone, A-Li rushed in with news: “Madam, Fourth Young Master of the Grand Tutor Residence has arrived. He is blocking the Huichuntang doctor at the gate, not allowing him to enter.”

An’an’s throat was hoarse from crying, and Li Jixian was still stopping the doctor from seeing her?

Chun Xi frowned, heading outside while coldly ordering, “Go find Uncle Hu, bring a few skilled guards, and get the doctor in to treat An’an first. Also, bring a Taishi chair.”

“Yes!”

Uncle Hu acted quickly. By the time Chun Xi reached the gate, he and the guards had arrived.

Outside the residence, Li Jixian lounged in his carriage, being doted on by Jiaoniang and Meinang, who peeled grapes for him. He had brought many men along, keeping the Huichuntang doctor blocked, who already bore bruises on his face.

Chun Xi saw the scene and didn’t waste words with Li Jixian. She signaled Uncle Hu to seize the doctor.

Although Li Jixian had more men, they were no match for Uncle Hu. After a few cries, the doctor was successfully rescued.

Once inside, Chun Xi felt somewhat reassured. A-Li then brought the Taishi chair, thoughtfully adding cushions and pillows.

Chun Xi settled comfortably into the chair and finally looked at Li Jixian.

Li Jixian had come intending to assert dominance and demand the child, but before he could act, his men had already been beaten. His face flushed with embarrassment as he shouted through the carriage curtain, “Madam Shen, you boldly snatched another’s child and even allowed your servants to attack—surely, in all of Hanjing, there is no more ferocious woman than you!”

His arrival had drawn a crowd of onlookers. Hearing him call Chun Xi a shrew, everyone began murmuring.

Chun Xi remained unfazed and looked at Li Jixian mockingly, “I wondered why there were dogs barking so early. Turns out it was my brother-in-law. Long time no see—brother-in-law, you’ve really become more beastly with each passing day.”

The Awakening Fragrance from Ningxiang Pavilion had sold out, and Li Jixian had made a fortune. He had been feeling smug, dreaming of lying atop mountains of gold and silver, with everyone kneeling to lick his feet.

Chun Xi’s remark reminded him of the humiliation he suffered when Shen Qingyuan publicly knocked out his teeth. He was furious and ashamed, pointing at Chun Xi as he shouted, “You venomous witch! Ever since marrying into the Qingyuan Marquis’s household, you’ve brought chaos. You killed my wife while I was away and forcibly kept my daughter in your residence, trying to leverage her to extort benefits from the Grand Tutor Residence. In all my years, I’ve never seen anyone as cruel as you! Give me back my daughter!”

Li Jixian righteously distorted the truth.

As he finished speaking, a group of people suddenly rushed through the crowd, carrying a bucket that reeked of filth, clearly aiming for Chun Xi.

“Madam, watch out!”

A-Li immediately blocked Chun Xi.

At the same time, Uncle Hu returned, using light-footed techniques to leap forward and knock the attackers to the ground.

Splash!

The foul-smelling waste spilled everywhere, forcing the onlookers to cover their noses and step back.

Uncle Hu didn’t stop and leaped onto the carriage.

He intended to seize Li Jixian, but the previously delicate Jiaoniang and Meinang suddenly lunged with daggers, attacking him directly.

Their coordination and lethal intent forced Uncle Hu off the carriage, cutting a portion of his sleeve.

Uncle Hu’s expression turned grim and deadly.

He sensed these women were desperate and ruthless—such people would never seduce with mere charm.

Li Jixian, startled by Uncle Hu, realized he was in danger and began shouting wildly, “Cao Chun Xi! I am Fourth Young Master of the Grand Tutor Residence! If you dare let anyone so much as touch a hair on me, I will tear you to pieces!”

Chun Xi raised an eyebrow and replied coldly, “You worthless creature, don’t just bark. If you’ve got the nerve, come over here.”