The Splendid Medical Concubine: The Journey of a Concubine

 Chapter 5: 005 Unintentional Shen Shi walked at a calm pace and, upon reaching Liu Shi's side, first greeted the matriarch with a bow. "Mother." Shen Shi's graceful movements seemed measured, like they were measured with a ruler, and her noble and elegant aura naturally radiated from such a simple gesture. The matriarch smiled at Shen Shi and said, "Ah Zhi, sit down and let's talk." After Shen Shi sat at the lower seat, she turned to Liu Shi and, with composed calm, said, "Second sister-in-law, I just overheard the details outside. Didn’t His Highness the Second Prince say that it was all just an accident?" "After all, if Miss Ling hadn’t 'accidentally' dropped the sword, there wouldn’t have been anything afterward, right?" Chu Qianchen stared at Shen Shi, her expression complicated. She still remembered how, in her past life, her face was injured by Chu Qianling, and her stepmother had spoken up for her, forcing Liu Shi and ...

 Chapter 4: 004 Stepmother In her past life, the Old Madam had said the same words to Chu Qianling: “Ling Jie’er, kneel!” Chu Qianchen silently looked at the Old Madam, her cherry lips slightly pressed together. The events of her past life were as vivid as if they had happened yesterday. Gu Nanzhao stepped forward to Chu Qianchen’s side, bowing slightly to the Old Madam as he gently explained: “Grandmother, this was an accident and has nothing to do with Chen Mei.”  In her heart, Chu Qianchen silently echoed the words: “Grandmother, this was an accident and has nothing to do with Ling Biaomei.” His words overlapped with her memories perfectly. After all these years, Chu Qianchen still remembered every single word from that day. Chu Qianling’s eyes widened in disbelief, her gaze filled with grievance as she looked at Gu Nanzhao. Clearly, her cousin had seen Chu Qianchen hurt her, yet now he was twisting the truth and speaking on her behalf! Chu Qianchen must be a vixe...

 Chapter 3: Disfigurement Gu Nanzhao saw what was happening and his expression changed. The flute music abruptly ceased. Chu Qianchen seemed oblivious as she leaped forward, her sword thrusting out. "Chen Mei!" Gu Nanzhao shouted in alarm, striding toward her. But he was at least two zhang away and had no time to intervene. The airborne sword drew closer and closer to Chu Qianchen... Chu Qianchen's lips curved slightly, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. She pivoted mid-motion, her sword sweeping outward. Unlike her earlier moves, this strike was no longer soft or restrained. The blade flashed like lightning, its momentum unstoppable... Clang! Her sword precisely struck the incoming blade in mid-air. Sparks flew as the two blades collided. The airborne sword was sent flying in another direction, grazing past Chu Qianling's cheek. The icy edge sliced through her delicate, silk-like skin before clattering to the ground a few steps away. After the loud met...

 Chapter 2: 002 Sword Dance (I'm Back!)   Spring in March brought blooming flowers in the garden, a profusion of colors painting the air with a delicate fragrance.   A mistress and her maid strolled leisurely along a winding cobblestone path toward a small lake.   "Miss, look, it's the Third Miss and His Highness the Second Prince," Liu Li exclaimed, pointing ahead with excitement.   By the lakeside stood a two-story waterside pavilion, its structure seamlessly blending with the shimmering reflections of the water.   The spring breeze carried a rich floral fragrance and the melodious voice of a young girl:   "Cousin, how do you like this pair of mandarin-duck swords? They were my birthday gift from Father."   On the open ground beside the pavilion stood a girl with an oval face, dressed in a pink jacket embroidered with intricate patterns of hibiscus flowers. She handed one of the swords to the youth beside her w...