The Prince of Mu has fallen ill again?!
Ye Wanmian and Xiao Jingcheng were both shocked.
Was it because of the news of the Crown Prince's death?
"Watch the medical clinic well. I'm leaving, disciple," Dr. Wang patted Ye Wanmian on the shoulder and was about to leave.
Without much thought, Ye Wanmian stepped forward and took the medicine chest from him. "Master, I'll go with you and assist you."
She looked back at the yellow dog and said, "Dahuang is the divine hound from heaven. With it around, we might be blessed with supernatural help!"
Xiao Jingcheng barked in cooperation.
Dr. Wang only thought for a moment before agreeing. "Time is of the essence. Let's go quickly."
It wasn't Ye Wanmian's first time following Dr. Wang. Moreover, she had a rather "distinctive" appearance, so the guards at Liuxiang Tower already recognized her. They only asked a couple of questions before letting her and the yellow dog in.
The imperial physician who had come to Dongli Town with the Prince of Mu was surnamed Jin. When he saw Dr. Wang, he was like seeing a savior. He immediately stepped aside and quickly told Dr. Wang about the Prince of Mu's condition and the medicine he had used.
Dr. Wang listened carefully, felt the pulse, and observed the complexion. Then he made a decision in his mind and began to rescue the patient calmly. Ye Wanmian assisted him from time to time and also studied seriously. She was no longer sleepy at all.
Dr. Wang was like a stabilizing force. With him around, many things seemed solvable.
An hour later, the Prince of Mu broke out in a sweat. The high fever on his forehead completely subsided, and he opened his eyes.
Eunuch Wang couldn't help clasping his hands together and muttering, "Thank God." Then he bowed respectfully three times to the yellow dog in the room.
Xiao Jingcheng, who was once again regarded as a "divine hound":...
His gaze fell on the emaciated man on the sickbed. Xiao Jingcheng felt very complicated.
He had once suspected Xiao Tianchi. However, seeing Xiao Tianchi so ill because of his "death news", it was obvious that Xiao Tianchi really cared about him. Could it be that he was really...
Xiao Jingcheng quickly suppressed the thought that popped up in his mind.
It was all those two gossiping guards in the morgue who had been making up nonsense behind their backs!
"Cough, cough, cough." Xiao Tianchi was pale. His scattered gaze fell on Dr. Wang. After a long while, he said weakly,
"Thank you for your trouble again today, Dr. Wang."
Dr. Wang stroked his beard and said indifferently, "It's a doctor's duty. Your Highness needn't be so polite."
Ye Wanmian couldn't help looking at the sickly face of the Prince of Mu.
Who said that the Crown Prince was the illegitimate son of the Prince of Mu and the Queen? He didn't look like it at all.
Perhaps her gaze was too focused. The Prince of Mu turned his eyes and looked at her. He seemed to smile. "I remember you, little lady who vomited all over the riverside. You're Dr. Wang's disciple."
Ye Wanmian:...
There was no need to remember it so clearly!
Although the fever on Xiao Tianchi's body had subsided, he was still very weak at this time. Dr. Wang didn't leave in a hurry so that he could give acupuncture to Xiao Tianchi at any time.
The kitchen cooked a bowl of hot porridge according to the prescription given by Dr. Wang. Eunuch Wang served Xiao Tianchi to eat it mouthful by mouthful.
His gaze fell on Dr. Wang. Xiao Tianchi said, "Dr. Wang is really skilled. The coroner in Tianyuan County checked the body yesterday, and the result was almost the same as what Dr. Wang found by the river."
"Cough. If my body were still up to it, I would definitely recruit Dr. Wang into the Ministry of Justice to help them."
Ye Wanmian's heart skipped a beat. Her fingers unconsciously touched the handkerchief hidden in her sleeve. She looked at Dr. Wang.
Dr. Wang said, "Your Highness overestimates me. I just want to save the living, not examine the dead."
His straightforwardness made Xiao Tianchi laugh. Then there was another fit of coughing in the room, which made people can't help but suspect that Xiao Tianchi would cough up blood and die the next moment.
Eunuch Wang wiped the corner of Xiao Tianchi's lips with a handkerchief. After he recovered, he sighed deeply.
"Dr. Wang, I have an inappropriate request."
Dr. Wang looked solemn. "Your Highness, please speak."
Xiao Tianchi said slowly, "The Crown Prince came on a southern inspection tour with the intention of supervising the local officials and investigating corruption to clear the channels for the common people. Who would have thought that he would meet with an accident and die tragically away from home? Every time I think about it, I feel extremely sad. I even wish I could take his place."
No one in the room dared to interrupt, so only Xiao Tianchi's weak voice remained.
"The body of the Crown Prince must be sent back to the capital for the funeral as soon as possible. I want to set off for the capital immediately. Dr. Wang is highly skilled in medicine. Please accompany me and help me."
As soon as he said this, Ye Wanmian and Xiao Jingcheng were both shocked.
Set off immediately? Was he crazy?
Dr. Wang also said with a straight face, "With Your Highness's current physical condition, it's not suitable for long - distance travel. Otherwise, something might happen to you."
Xiao Tianchi said, "It's very hot now. The body of the Crown Prince can't wait, and neither can His Majesty and the Queen."
Dr. Wang was silent for a moment. There seemed to be a struggle on his face, while Xiao Tianchi just looked at him quietly.
"I'm a doctor. I need to consider the patient's body. Three days. Please give me three days, Your Highness. I'll help Your Highness recover enough energy to return to the capital."
Xiao Tianchi smiled. "With your words, Dr. Wang, I'm relieved."
Ye Wanmian was very anxious. She looked at Dr. Wang, wanting to say something but holding back.
Footsteps sounded outside. Someone announced, "Your Highness, the Prince of Xuan is here."
After getting permission, Xiao Yixuan stepped into the room. He immediately noticed Ye Wanmian standing beside the screen. He glanced at her casually and then walked up to Xiao Tianchi.
"Uncle finally woke up. How do you feel now?" he asked with a concerned look on his face.
Xiao Tianchi coughed lightly and said, "Don't worry. I'm not going to die yet."
He looked at Xiao Yixuan. "You just came back from the morgue?"
Xiao Yixuan nodded and voluntarily reported to Xiao Tianchi, "Uncle, don't worry. I've already had people prepare an ice coffin and strengthened the guards at the morgue. I will never let anything happen to the body of the Crown Prince."
Xiao Tianchi then mentioned what he had just said to Dr. Wang.
"You ask the morgue to make preparations. I'll take the body of the Crown Prince back to the capital in three days."
Hearing that Xiao Tianchi was leaving in three days, Xiao Yixuan was greatly surprised. "Uncle, this is not possible!"
Everyone on the scene looked at him. Sensing the different looks in their eyes, he quickly said, "You're still sick. You should recuperate well in the town. It's a long way back. What if something happens to you?"
Xiao Tianchi's expression softened a little. He said, "So I'll take Dr. Wang with me. With him around, I can reach the capital safely."
Xiao Yixuan immediately looked at Dr. Wang in the room. He frowned tightly, and then his gaze shifted to Ye Wanmian behind Dr. Wang.
Ye Wanmian met his gaze. She saw the question in his eyes and lowered her eyelids to cover her own.
"Uncle, why don't you let your nephew escort the body of the Crown Prince back to the capital?" Xiao Yixuan said to Xiao Tianchi.