Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 545: Dugu Xiaojin Stands Up for the Queen Mother
Dongfang Li was quite upset, it was the Queen Mother who agreed to Anyang’s request, he never agreed to buy tonic medicine for Princess Anyang.
Besides, spending 500,000 silver taels on something that looks like a rotten tree root, Dongfang Li thought Princess Anyang must have gone mad.
Although Dongfang Li was titled as Prince Li, he was not like Dugu Wu who was good at doing business, nor did he have any military achievements. His annual salary was very limited, and since he had no businesses of his own, and previously due to incidents involving Feng Ruoyan, he had even given money to Feng Mansion, his manor had long been strapped for cash.
These years, it was only by receiving subsidies from Noble Princess Consort Xiao that Dongfang Li could live so extravagantly.
This was also one of the reasons Noble Princess Consort Xiao could persuade Dongfang Li to marry Princess Anyang, saying that the heir of Prince Mu’s Mansion had died, and Prince Mu’s Mansion, with vast properties and only one daughter, Princess Anyang, would naturally support Prince Li Residence if he married her.
But now, without any money brought into the manor, Princess Anyang has already spent so much, Dongfang Li said in a foul mood.
"I don’t have that many silver taels, buy it yourself if you want."
Dongfang Li had just spent 300,000 silver taels buying a Low Grade Heavenly Weapon, and the remaining money was spent on medicine from the Underworld Market.
Upon hearing this, Princess Anyang felt humiliated and displeased.
"I didn’t buy the Purple Ginseng for myself. As everyone knows, Purple Ginseng can restore Gang Qi and Wen Energy, and it is tremendously beneficial for both you and me. I don’t care about whatever junk you bought, go return it immediately, I want this Purple Ginseng."
She said arrogantly, without a second thought, snatched the Heavenly Weapon from Dongfang Li’s hand, and threw it on the ground.
Dongfang Li was also a domineering man, nobody had dared to be presumptuous in front of him except Emperor Yongye and the Queen Mother.
He slapped Princess Anyang across the face, and with a smack, Princess Anyang was dumbstruck.
"Dongfang Li, how dare you hit me!"
Princess Anyang covered her swollen face, both angry and anxious.
Many people were in the Underworld Market, and seeing herself being humiliated in front of everyone, Princess Anyang didn’t back down either, and lunged forth to grapple with Dongfang Li.
"Brother, Princess Anyang!"
Nalan Yan’er also felt humiliated, stepping forward to stop the two.
Dongfang Mosheng held back Dongfang Li, while Nalan Yan’er calmed Princess Anyang.
At this moment, both of them seemed like roosters flaring with anger, glaring at each other.
"Brother, don’t be angry with Princess Anyang anymore. Purple Ginseng is also very precious, since Princess Anyang wants to buy it, just buy it for her, consider it as a betrothal gift. Here, I have 500,000 silver taels that I’ve saved over the years. I don’t like fighting and using weapons either, I can’t use the Heavenly Weapon, so just let me lend you the money for now."
Dongfang Mosheng advised gently.
Dongfang Li muttered somberly.
"I won’t."
"Dongfang Li, if you don’t buy me this Purple Ginseng today, I will break off the engagement with you."
Princess Anyang gritted her teeth.
Little did she know, when Dongfang Li heard the mention of breaking off the engagement, he was instantly enraged.
He, the mighty Seventh Prince, had accepted being divorced by Feng Bailing previously.
Princess Anyang, this shrew, even wanted to publicly break off the engagement, especially with Feng Bailing standing nearby.
"Break it off then, but it’s not you breaking off with me, it’s me breaking off with you."
Dongfang Li pointed at Princess Anyang’s nose and cursed furiously, wishing this woman would disappear far away.
Princess Anyang’s face instantly lost all color.
"Brother, the two of you should stop messing around, isn’t it enough shame already!"
Nalan Yan’er frowned and scolded.
Dongfang Mosheng also tried to persuade them kindly, and finally, they were stopped. It was still Dongfang Mosheng who took out 500,000 silver taels on behalf of Dongfang Li to buy the Purple Ginseng for Princess Anyang.
Princess Anyang, having acquired the Purple Ginseng, had a face full of joy and walked confidently, casting a sidelong glance at Feng Bailing.
Feng Bailing cooperated very well, looking eagerly at Princess Anyang with a face full of regret, but in fact, she was secretly delighted. All six Purple Ginsengs were indeed sold, and troubles of the Underworld Market were just beginning.
"Queen Mother, is father not giving you money to spend?"
This entire farce was observed by Dugu Xiaojin from the beginning to end, especially when he saw Queen Mother painfully giving up the Purple Ginseng to Princess Anyang, he couldn’t help but clench his small fists tightly.
He spoke as if making a vow.
"Queen Mother, I will definitely practice martial arts diligently, study hard, and in the future, I will earn a lot of silver to spend for Queen Mother and Xiao Li."
Seeing Dugu Xiaojin take it so seriously, Feng Bailing didn’t know whether to cry or laugh. If Dugu Wu found out that he had somehow acquired the nickname "Cruel Dugu," god knows how he would react.
Feng Bailing felt the need to rectify the misunderstanding.
"Xiaojin, don’t misunderstand, Queen Mother doesn’t actually like Purple Ginseng. Besides, just as Princess Anyang said, I’m neither scholarly nor martially inclined—giving me Purple Ginseng would be as wasteful as Zhu Bajie eating ginseng fruit."
Over the past few months, Feng Bailing had repeatedly told Dugu Xiaojin and his sister about the Stone Record and other books, and the siblings were quite familiar with these references.
"Queen Mother is not Zhu Bajie. I think Queen Mother is more formidable than any of them."
Dugu Xiaojin said solemnly, his conviction about the greatness of his Queen Mother unwavering as she possessed superb medical skills and vast knowledge, even surpassing their father.
Just as Feng Bailing was moved by his words, she saw Dongfang Yong, Hong Xuan, Feng Luochen and others returning with discouraged expressions. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
They all came to buy equipment and had gone to check out the Heavenly Weapons, but now returning empty-handed, it seemed they hadn’t managed to buy suitable Heavenly Weapons.
"The price of the Heavenly Weapons in the Underworld Market is too steep, the cheapest is also 150,000 silver taels."
Feng Luochen had no choice but to give up.
"150,000 silver taels and that’s just for a dagger. Good swords at least cost two to three hundred thousand, and there are rumored to be Mid-grade Heavenly Weapons available in the Underworld Market for over 500,000 silver taels—this Underworld Market is really extortionate. Last time we helped them transport several thousand catties of Heavenly Stone to Wei Mountain, which could forge many Heavenly Weapons."
Hong Xuan said indignantly.
"Perhaps this time they couldn’t forge even a single one."
Feng Bailing murmured softly.
"Sister, what are you muttering about? Sister, Brother, why are you still here, the Heavenly Weapons will all be snatched up. The medicines in the Underworld Market are also in high demand, if you don’t buy some golden sore medicine and detoxification pills soon, they might all be gone too."
Feng Zhao’an and Mo Qianqian, glowing with excitement, walked over.
In Feng Zhao’an’s hand, there was a dagger shaped like a flute, which was also a Low-grade Heavenly Weapon.
Mo Qianqian couldn’t afford to buy Heavenly Weapons, but she had several bottles of golden sore medicine and detoxification medicine, it seemed she returned quite satisfied.
Seeing Feng Bailing and others hadn’t bought anything, Mo Qianqian spoke loudly.
"The Crown Princess Consort is really generous, giving us quite a few things. How come you didn’t buy anything? Members of the Great Chu Team B seem too shabbily treated."
Speaking, Mo Qianqian specifically glanced at Dongfang Yong and others, who returned empty-handed.
