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Chapter 15: She Is Tang Sect’s Benefactor
"Princess Consort, we’ve arrived," came Ziying's voice from outside.
After putting on her veil, Chu Baihan lifted the curtain and stepped down from the carriage.
She didn’t need anyone to help her; her movements were smooth and confident.
Though she had deliberately kept a low profile—wearing plain clothes, only a single hairpin on her, and a fading scar still visible on her forehead—those water-like eyes and her cool, lonely demeanor still drew many glances.
Ignoring the curious stares, Chu Baihan looked up at the plaque in front of her—Qianling Pavilion.
This was one of the shops her mother had left behind in the capital.
Lifting her skirt slightly, she slowly stepped inside.
The shop was large but desolate, with only one shopkeeper present. He had kind features, appeared quite old, and both his hair and beard were white.
"Madam, are you here to buy medicine? We don’t have much in stock, but if you tell me what you need and we can’t provide it, I’ll try to find another way for you," he said politely.
"Doctor Wu, it's me." Chu Baihan removed her veil.
After clearly seeing her face, Doctor Wu was stunned for a long moment. When he finally came to his senses, his eyes turned red.
"Young Miss, you… you..."
"It’s me. You’ve worked hard guarding this shop all these years." Chu Baihan nodded slightly.
Doctor Wu choked up, "Young Miss, you look so much like the Lady. I still remember when you left the capital, you were only eight years old. And now…"
"Doctor Wu, let’s talk about the shop instead," Chu Baihan quickly changed the subject, afraid he’d become too emotional. She supported him to sit down.
At the mention of the shop, Doctor Wu’s face filled with guilt. "Back then, the Lady entrusted the shop to me. But in recent years, Guangming Hall has monopolized all the medicinal herbs in the capital. The other doctors left, and now Qianling Pavilion is just me."
"You’ve already done very well. My mother would be comforted in heaven. Now that I’m back, we can revive this medicine shop together," Chu Baihan reassured him patiently.
But Doctor Wu looked even more troubled. "The pavilion is a mess now. I’m afraid I’ll drag you down."
Chu Baihan firmly shook her head. "It’s fine. My mother’s wish was to open a medical hall. She later settled for a medicine shop. I want to fulfill her dream now."
"Princess Consort, with the Lin Prince’s household behind you now, it’s not appropriate for you to step into the public eye," Ziying warned seriously, having picked up on Chu Baihan’s intent to take over the shop.
"Princess Consort?" Doctor Wu blinked.
When he came to his senses, he slapped his forehead. "Ah, I remember now. There’s been word in the capital recently that the Chu family’s legitimate daughter married the Lin Prince. Young Miss, you… you…"
He looked at Chu Baihan with deep pity.
Everyone in the world knew the current state of the Lin Prince. Wouldn’t this be a huge grievance for the young miss to marry him?
The Lady had already jumped into a fire pit once. Why was her daughter’s fate just as bitter?
Sensing his concern, Chu Baihan gently reassured him, "Don’t worry, Doctor Wu. I’m doing fine now."
"Ziying, Ruolan, this place is too messy. Clean it up a bit. I have something to discuss with Doctor Wu." Chu Baihan turned and instructed.
Fortunately, the two of them were obedient and got to work.
Chu Baihan then led Doctor Wu to the back courtyard.
"Young Miss, are you sending them away to take care of something?" Doctor Wu asked in a low voice.
Chu Baihan was stunned. "Doctor Wu, how did you know?"
"Young Miss, when you used to come to Qianling Pavilion as a child, you always used this trick to sneak out and play. I remember it well," Doctor Wu chuckled, stroking his beard.
Hearing this, Chu Baihan couldn’t help but recall those past memories, her expression turning slightly wistful.
"Then I’ll trouble Doctor Wu to keep this a secret for now." She nodded at him and quickly slipped out through the back door.
After asking a passerby for directions, she weaved through alleys and finally arrived at a pawnshop.
She strode in.
After confirming she was the only customer present, she quickly tossed a small wooden token to the sleepy shopkeeper.
The man had been dozing off, but the moment he saw the token, he sobered up completely.
He stared wide-eyed at Chu Baihan. "You, you…"
"Call your master out," Chu Baihan said coldly, her calm aura carrying a commanding air.
"Yes, right away."
The shopkeeper rushed inside.
A moment later, a bearded man in his forties hurried out.
He was in such a rush that his outer robe was nearly on backwards.
"Miss Chu, what brings you to the capital?" he asked joyfully.
"Uncle Tang," Chu Baihan greeted politely.
"Miss Chu, please sit. If our master knew you were in the capital, he’d be thrilled," Tang Wenkai said earnestly.
"Your master is also in the capital?" Chu Baihan’s smile stiffened, her expression slightly awkward.
Tang Wenkai nodded quickly. "Master came to the capital on business not long ago. He—"
"Let’s not talk about your master for now. I came today to ask for your help," Chu Baihan interrupted.
Patting his chest, Tang Wenkai said, "Miss Chu, you’re our master’s lifesaver—and the benefactor of the entire Tang Sect. Whatever you need, just say the word."
Furrowing her brow slightly, Chu Baihan asked cautiously, "Does your Tang Sect have a rule about avoiding involvement with the court and the royal family?"
She had considered asking them to help rescue Nanxing.
"That..." Tang Wenkai frowned. "Our master did make us swear an oath never to get involved with court or royal affairs. Miss Chu, did someone cause you trouble?"
"It’s nothing." Chu Baihan had no choice but to abandon the idea of asking for help.
"Then... Miss Chu, you came for...?"
"I deposited a sum of money with your Tang Sect a while back. I’d like to withdraw it now," Chu Baihan said softly.
"You really want to withdraw it?" Tang Wenkai looked both shocked and worried.
That amount wasn’t small. Why did she suddenly need so much money? What trouble was she facing?
"I want to open a medical hall, so I need the money," Chu Baihan explained patiently.
"I see," Tang Wenkai let out a breath of relief and smiled. "Opening a medical hall does take money, but that amount you deposited is enough to open at least fifty medical halls in the capital."
"Then please withdraw a tenth of it and send it to Qianling Pavilion," Chu Baihan said seriously.
"Understood."
Feeling that Ziying and the others would soon notice she was missing, Chu Baihan didn’t dare linger. She got up to leave.
Tang Wenkai asked cautiously, "Miss Chu, about you being in the capital, should we inform the master...?"
"No. Don’t tell him," Chu Baihan cut him off nervously.
Though Tang Wenkai looked a little disappointed, he still chose to respect her wishes.
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