My Sister Insisted on Swapping Marriages, and I Became a Marchioness Instead-Chapter 119: Truly a Gentleman

Doctor Li suppressed his astonishment, quickly calling for someone to examine Cui Ming and Hong Ye, while he hurriedly went to fetch the Jade Beauty Cream.

He had great trust in Qin Yuan; if she said it was only a superficial injury, then it was just a superficial injury.

But a woman’s appearance was also very important, and a scar must not be left.

The little medicine boy had already fetched water and was assisting Qin Yuan in cleaning the blood stains away, revealing a cut on her cheek and several abrasions on her forearm where the skin was broken.

Xiao Dong held a mirror for Qin Yuan to see and said with a frown, "How did the horse get startled out of nowhere? Sister Yuan’s face is injured, although not too deep, there’s ointment with the master that can be applied."

If the injuries had been any worse, what would have happened?

It would be such a pity if such a beautiful face were to have scars.

Qin Yuan took the mirror to look at the wound on her cheek and forced a smile, "Fortunately, it’s not serious."

Xiao Dong said, "It wasn’t long after Sister Yuan left that I heard shouting outside about a startled horse. I didn’t expect it was sister’s carriage. The horses from the Marquis Mansion are all good horses and the coachmen are experienced, how could this happen."

Qin Yuan nodded, "You’ve reminded me, this matter cannot be taken lightly. Fortunately, it wasn’t in the bustling market, otherwise if it had trampled or injured someone, it would have been disastrous. Luckily, when I came out today, I didn’t plan to make a grand appearance, nor did I wear many hairpins, otherwise, if I’d been hit somewhere, I wouldn’t have been so lucky."

Just thinking about it still left her with lingering fear.

Doctor Li had already retrieved the Jade Beauty Cream, and Xiao Dong immediately held the mirror for Qin Yuan to make it convenient for her to apply the ointment.

Doctor Li asked in a low voice, "Why did you encounter Prince Qi?"

Qin Yuan sighed, "I didn’t expect to meet him either. The coachman said it was fortunate Prince Qi helped, otherwise, he couldn’t have compensated even with ten lives. It was too chaotic at the time, so I didn’t inquire in detail. Prince Qi was very attentive; he offered his own carriage for me and the maids to sit in. Otherwise, it would have looked really bad, and I should give him a good thanks." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Doctor Li then remembered to ask, "Did the nannies on the entourage bring a change of clothes?"

Qin Yuan nodded, "They should have brought them. The Marquis Mansion has strict rules; every time we go out, they bring two sets in case of emergency."

Doctor Li pulled Xiao Dong over and said, "Go out and ask a nanny, saying that the Marchioness needs to change clothes, and find out who is in charge of her clothes and bring them up quickly."

Xiao Dong acknowledged and hurried out.

Only then did Doctor Li whisper, "Prince Qi... is being overly attentive. I heard from a friend that the Crown Prince’s health is not very good, and since the Marquis is in command of the troops, acting like this..."

Qin Yuan’s eyes blinked.

Doctor Li’s friend should be in medicine as well and quite reputable, otherwise how would he know such matters.

The Crown Prince’s health was indeed not very good, but outsiders just assumed he had always been weak.

"Uncle Li, I understand," Qin Yuan said gratefully, "I remember Uncle Li’s kindness to me."

Doctor Li chuckled awkwardly and said, "I’m just worried about the silver I left with you, we’re on the same side now."

Qin Yuan smiled and gave a soft "mm" in response.

Doctor Li said earnestly, "It’s best to stay as far away as possible from these matters concerning the royal family. Your grandfather got inadvertently involved, which is why things turned out the way they did."

Qin Yuan nodded heavily.

Outside, a nanny spoke up, "Madam, I’ve brought the clothes, shall I call Miss Hong Ye over?"

Qin Yuan asked, "How are Hong Ye and Cui Ming now?"

The nanny replied, "Miss Hong Ye was just frightened, she’s fine now, but Miss Cui Ming needs to drink some soothing herbal medicine."

"Bring her over, and have someone keep a good watch on Cui Ming."

After a while, Hong Ye, now cleaned and tidy, came in with a bundle, her steps still a little unsteady but evidently much better.

Doctor Li stepped out, closing the door, leaving two nannies to watch outside while he went to the front.

Until Qin Yuan had freshened up and came out, Prince Qi sat straight on his horse, leisurely looking around without a trace of impatience, refusing Doctor Li’s invitation to sit inside Renhe Hall and wait.

Truly a courteous gentleman.

Doctor Li sighed inwardly.

Once Qin Yuan had changed clothes and styled her hair, she walked out of Renhe Hall, and in front of everyone’s eyes, bowed to Prince Qi and softly said, "Thanks to Prince Qi’s intervention, I owe my life to you, Milord, and will forever remember your kindness. I shall express my gratitude more formally once my husband returns."

Prince Qi slightly bowed on his horse and said, "No need for formalities. It was merely a chance encounter. If the Marchioness wishes to return to the Marquis Mansion, I can escort you all the way back to the Dingbei Marquis Mansion; there’s nothing to worry about."

Prince Qi indeed had a demeanor as serene as the moon and spoke with warmth, handling the situation gracefully.

Qin Yuan replied, "I dare not trouble Prince Qi to escort us further. The Marquis Mansion’s carriage will arrive soon, and I can wait here, I dare not hold up Prince Qi any further."

Prince Qi cleared his throat and asked, "Is your injury alright? I knew Marquis Gu from childhood. Although he has not contacted us old acquaintances much since he went to the Northern Border, the friendship remains. How could I stand by and watch if the Marchioness is in difficulty? Please, there’s no need for formality."

After Qin Yuan repeatedly declined, only then did Prince Qi ride off with his entourage.

Not long after Prince Qi’s carriage departed, the Marquis Mansion sent another carriage for Qin Yuan, and Cui Ming, having calmed down, boarded the carriage with Hong Ye, her face still pale.

Throughout the journey, Qin Yuan said little, frowning as if deep in thought.

Having been frightened, Cui Ming and Hong Ye remained quiet as well.

Upon arriving at the mansion, Qiujie had already arranged for personnel to carry their bags back to Wutong Garden.

Seeing her looking well, Qiujie said, "The Old Madam knows you were injured and shocked, and asked you to go back to Wutong Garden to rest without worrying about anything else. The Old Madam will come to see you when you feel better. If you need anything, just ask."

Warmth filled Qin Yuan’s heart, and she chuckled softly, "I was just a little frightened, no need for Mother to worry so much."

Qiujie said nothing and accompanied the carrying crew to Wutong Garden.

Only once they had set down the bags by the porch did they stop.

Once Qin Yuan and the others got down, Qiujie said, "Please take care of yourself. The Old Madam asked me to check your injuries carefully so I can report back to her."

Qin Yuan had no choice but to let Qiujie into the main room to examine her injuries and ask about what happened before she left.

Qin Yuan then said to Hong Ye and Cui Ming, "You’ve both been startled today, go rest first, and come back for meals if you feel like it. If not, don’t force yourselves. You can come serve tomorrow if you feel up to it, but if not, there’s no hurry to come back."

Both Hong Ye and Cui Ming helped Qin Yuan change and remove her hairpins before they left to rest.

Qin Yuan lay on the bed, and barely after she closed her eyes, she drifted into a heavy sleep.

She slept until midnight, her dreams filled with strange, disjointed memories from the past. She felt hot and trapped, and suddenly, she was startled awake from a suffocating dream, only to find herself tightly embraced by a warm body.