Chapter 2146: Her Request

Chapter 2146: Her Request

Shu Yu blinked her eyes in disbelief, wondering if she had misheard.

Her? Help her make a recommendation?

Although she was a county princess now, could she possibly have more connections and abilities than the daughter of the Marquis of Yongchang?

Oh, wait, she did know a prominent figure, her master, Daoist Master Zhao of Dongqing Temple.

"Who?" Shu Yu inquired.

Cen Yi took a deep breath and replied, "Saintly Healer Zhao."

Shu Yu appraised Cen Yi in front of her and asked, "Are you unwell?"

"No," Cen Yi's face turned red, "I'm perfectly fine, not sick at all."

However, Hou Shi, who was standing nearby, seemed to be deep in thought and leaned closer to Shu Yu's ear, speaking softly, "Madam Zhou has been married for four years and still hasn't had any children."

Shu Yu suddenly realized what was going on. While Hou's words were hushed, Cen Yi was sitting close enough to overhear. She felt somewhat embarrassed, stood up, and made to leave.

The nanny quickly grabbed her and said, "Miss, there's no point in leaving now that everything is out in the open. They've already guessed, and even if we don't admit it, County Princess Lu has probably figured it out."

Cen Yi had no choice but to sit back down. This time, she avoided looking at Shu Yu and turned her gaze to a corner of the room. Her eyes were slightly red as she said, "Yes, I just wanted to have my condition checked. I heard about Minister Yao's daughter-in-law, who had a physical deficiency for many years and didn't conceive. However, after being treated by Saintly Healer Zhao's disciple, she became pregnant in less than half a year."

Now, their son was over two years old.

Cen Yi had heard about this from Kang Shi, and it seemed that she held Daoist Master Zhao in high regard.

But Cen Yi had secretly consulted several physicians, and they couldn't find any issues. Therefore, she suspected that her condition might be severe, and ordinary physicians might not be able to treat her. Even doctor Zhao might not be able to cure her.

To be on the safe side, she decided to see doctor Zhao's highly renowned master, Saintly Healer Zhao, in hopes of getting a diagnosis.

After listening to Cen Yi's explanation, Shu Yu contemplated for a moment and said, "Old Doctor Zhao is currently in Dong'an Prefecture, and he's quite old. It wouldn't be appropriate to ask him to make such a long journey. However, his disciple is in the capital, so I'll ask him to take a look at you. If he can't figure it out, we can still consult Old doctor Zhao later."

If Old Doctor Zhao couldn't diagnose her, he might be interested in her case, as he had always been fond of studying complex medical conditions.

Cen Yi was relieved to hear this. She had assumed that Old Doctor Zhao would have to come from a distant place to see her. Now, she was quite interested in the shop Shu Yu wanted to open.

"Before we proceed, I would like to see the condition of the shop first," Shu Yu said.

Cen Yi nodded and said, "Of course."

Shu Yu continued, "I also want to know if there are any issues with the shop. Although you mentioned that the trade is for me to introduce Old Doctor Zhao, I believe it might not be that simple. After all, our relationship is somewhat delicate when looked at seriously, and I'm concerned you might be setting a trap for me. I apologize, but I'm a businesswoman, and caution is second nature to me."

Cen Yi was genuinely surprised this time. Even the attitude of her nanny became more cautious.

Cen Yi remained silent for a moment and did not deny Shu Yu's words.

"Yes, there are indeed some problems with the shop, but they are issues for me, not necessarily for you. If you take over the shop and run it, you will definitely profit."

Shu Yu remarked, "You seem quite confident in me."

"It's not that I'm confident in you; I'm confident in Meng Yunzheng. He has endured for ten years, seeking vengeance for his mother. Now, in just three years, he has become a top scholar. Such an intelligent person, with his help, you will surely not incur losses."