Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

Cuiwei took the order and left, while Shen Mengyao stayed in the ruins, thinking about the next countermeasures. She knew that there might be a bigger conspiracy behind the fire.

The biggest mastermind is most likely the eldest prince. He will do anything to seize his business. It is really despicable for him to make dirty money at this time.

The emperor had high hopes for him, but he didn't expect that he harbored such evil intentions!

She was angry in her heart, but she also understood that she could not compete with it with her own strength!

But asking Qi Suian for help... might cost her a greater price, and she wouldn't be able to make much money from this business, nor would she be able to return the money.

While he was thinking, Cuiwei came back soon and reported in a serious tone: "Princess, no suspicious people were found nearby. We are seriously short of manpower."

"Where are the people from the mansion being transferred?" Shen Mengyao asked with a frown.

Cuiwei was stunned and quickly tried to dissuade him: "Princess, you must not do this. There are only a few guards in the mansion. If there is no one to protect the Princess's mansion, wouldn't it be easy for those people to break in? Especially Li Junfeng, he always has bad intentions. Last time, he dared to throw things used by patients into the well to pollute the water source. Who knows what he will do next time."

The princess's mansion is not big, and it only has six or seven servants. Even if all of them were withdrawn, the princess's mansion would be exposed to danger, and the various halls would not be able to spare enough people.

Shen Mengyao was silent after hearing this. Cuiwei's words did make sense. Her current situation was already very difficult. Not only did she have to face commercial competition, but she also had to be on guard against the schemes of those with ulterior motives. She knew very well that without sufficient strength and protection, it would be difficult for her to gain a foothold in this treacherous situation.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Mengyao's eyes flashed with determination: "Cuiwei, bring me a handwritten letter to the Regent Palace."

Since the Queen Mother had noticed this matter before, then let's make it a complete matter of stabilizing prices with the government. Presumably, even the eldest prince would not dare to act rashly again. In this way, all the good reputation would be borne by the royal family, and it would also be much more convenient in the future. Why not do it?

She handed the handwritten letter to Cuiwei, who nodded solemnly, "Yes, Princess!"

Qi Suian was very happy, and she expressed her thoughts tactfully in the letter. The next day, the garrison troops from the capital came to various halls to maintain order.

With the presence of soldiers and officials, those scoundrels naturally did not dare to come. After she persisted in selling the medicinal herbs in her hands for three days, the emperor ordered the medicinal herbs transferred from other places to arrive in the capital, and the price was reduced again.

An epidemic raging in the capital is gradually disappearing with the joint efforts of everyone.

Seeing that people from the palace had taken over, Shen Mengyao originally just wanted to close a few stalls directly, but she didn't expect that there were still people queuing up to see a doctor!

She asked in surprise, "The herbs in the palace have already arrived, and the price is even cheaper, why don't you go there?"

Seeing this, the people said, "We all know that when the epidemic first started, the price of medicinal materials skyrocketed. How could we poor people afford medicine? If you hadn't opened a few halls and sold medicinal materials at normal prices, our relatives around us would have died. We are not the poorest, and we still have money, so we come to you to buy medicine."

"Princess, you won't refuse to receive us, will you?"

Shen Mengyao was moved when she heard this: "How could that be? This pharmacy is open to receive patients. Since you are willing, please come in!"

Looking at the people coming in one after another, Shen Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid that others would complain that her medicinal herbs were too expensive. Unexpectedly, although these people were illiterate, they were also sensible.

At the end of the day, most of the herbs she had on hand were sold out, so she posted a notice to announce that the herbs were sold out and she would close the stall the next day.

After seeing her post the list, the shopkeeper of Shanji Hall sighed and said with gratitude: "Princess, you have really helped our Shanji Hall a lot this time."

"I've kept you busy for so many days, but you haven't earned much money. How can you express your gratitude?" Shen Mengyao shook her head and chuckled.

The shopkeeper said seriously, "Your good deeds have been well-known among the people in the capital, and it was opened in our Shanji Hall. In the future, the number of people who come to see a doctor will surely increase, not decrease, just for this kindness."

It seems that this shopkeeper is a smart man.

Shen Mengyao smiled and said, "You have been working hard these days, and I have seen it all. This is what you deserve, so don't take it to heart."

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper immediately took the opportunity to invite her: "I heard that the princess wants to do business. How about cooperating with my Shanjitang?"

Shen Mengyao smiled and refused politely.

"I am taking advantage of the good times now. There will be no such opportunities in the future. Over the past few days, I have only one feeling, that is, I am not cut out for this business. I'd better decline the shopkeeper's kindness."

"In that case, I won't force you. Thank you, Princess." The shopkeeper bowed.

Just as the two of them finished their conversation, a young eunuch suddenly came to the door to announce the emperor's will: "Princess, the Queen Mother wants to see you."

"Okay, I'll be right there." Shen Mengyao originally wanted to change her clothes, but she couldn't resist the eunuch's repeated urging, so she had to brush off the dust on her body and follow him into the palace.

When she arrived at Xingqing Palace, she was about to pay her respects when the empress dowager suddenly came forward and held her hand, her heart filled with emotion.

“It really looks different than before.”

"It's really rude of you to come to see the Queen Mother today when you're all dusty and dirty." Shen Mengyao was led to sit down.

"Why do you have to say such polite words?" The Queen Mother patted the back of her hand and said, "I basically watched you grow up and spent a lot of effort to train you. Naturally, I hope you are well. I heard that you recently opened a few clinics and saved a lot of people. I am really happy for you."

Shen Mengyao's heart moved. She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "This is all due to the Queen Mother's good teaching. Mengyao just did some insignificant things."

The Queen Mother smiled softly, her eyes full of admiration: "You are too modest. The epidemic was brought under control so quickly this time, and you can be said to have made great contributions, but you are not greedy for the credit, and the reputation has been given to the royal family."

"When Mengyao got married, the Queen Mother gave me a lot of dowry. Now I can use some of the dowry money to do something for the people, which is not a big deal."

Shen Mengyao said, tilting her head, looking playful and cute: "Besides, I'm going there to make money."

The Queen Mother was amused: "How much money can you make by selling and giving away? Tell me, how much did you lose? I will make it up to you."

"I really made a lot of money." Shen Mengyao explained seriously, "I won't do this kind of business that loses money but gains publicity."