Song Yihuan had no idea that there was a little tail following behind her and Gu Yunzheng. She imitated the accent of the people in Xingzhou and chatted with the locals in the market for a while. Finally, she got the information she wanted.
She remembered that Doctor Zhong had said that there was a doctor in the folk called the "Carefree Divine Doctor" who might be able to cure Xuan'er's illness. Just now, an old woman told her that the "Carefree Divine Doctor" had actually come to Xingzhou a month ago and cured a rich merchant with a strange illness!
It was a pity that he had left Xingzhou half a month ago, which made Song Yihuan extremely regretful.
Xingzhou was connected to Liaocheng in the north, the capital in the south, and Dunzhou in the west. No one knew which direction the "Carefree Divine Doctor" had gone after leaving. The world was so vast that it would be extremely difficult to find him in the vast sea of people.
However, the old woman also said that there was a doctor with excellent medical skills in Tianxiang City, but he was slightly inferior to the "Carefree Divine Doctor". If Song Yihuan was interested, she could also go to the "Magic Hand Hall" three streets away.
Song Yihuan had already prepared for two possibilities. Coincidentally, she also wanted to find a safe place to ask about the matter that Gu Yunzheng had asked her to investigate. After thanking the old woman, she led Song Yixuan and the others towards the "Magic Hand Hall".
When they were far away from the inn, Gu Yunzheng no longer had any scruples. Walking beside Song Yihuan, he asked curiously, "How could you imitate the accent of the people in Xingzhou so well just now?"
Song Yixuan trotted along on his short legs and said, "My fourth sister is very amazing. Don't underestimate her!"
Gu Yunzheng laughed. "I've never underestimated her. I know how smart she is. If she could take the imperial examination, who knows who would get the second place on the list?"
Song Yixuan had always been very curious about him. Hearing this, he ran from beside Song Yihuan to Gu Yunzheng and asked curiously, "Lord Gu, is the imperial examination difficult? Can I take it too?"
Gu Yunzheng said, "It's definitely difficult. In ordinary families, children at your age should start their enlightenment education. At the age of six or seven, they need to go to school for formal teaching. After studying for a few years, they need to take the county and prefectural examinations first. If they can pass smoothly, they can then take the academy examination. Above that, there are also the provincial examination, the metropolitan examination, and the palace examination. Only after being examined by His Majesty the Emperor can the top three in the palace examination be selected."
Song Yixuan exclaimed in surprise, "Do you have to take so many exams?"
Seeing his disappointed look, Gu Yunzheng asked, "Do you also want to take the imperial examination?"
Song Yixuan nodded his little head. "I also want to be the number one scholar and make my fourth sister and mother proud of me."
Gu Yunzheng glanced at the beautiful woman wearing a veil hat beside him and said softly, "You will achieve it."
"Fourth sister, who is smarter, Lord Gu or brother - in - law?" Song Yixuan suddenly turned to ask Song Yihuan. This sudden comparison made both Song Yihuan and Gu Yunzheng stunned.
Song Yihuan cleared her throat and said, "Brother - in - law is a military general. He rides horses and fights battles to defend the country. Lord Gu is a civil official. He helps His Majesty handle national affairs and pleads for the people. They can't be compared in the same way."
As they were talking, they had already arrived outside the "Magic Hand Hall".
Song Yihuan steadied herself, took a deep breath, and led her younger brother inside.
There were far more patients in the "Magic Hand Hall" than Song Yihuan had expected. She saw a man in green walking back and forth among the patients, inserting needles into their acupuncture points.
The pharmacy boy stepped forward to inquire. Song Yihuan said that she had come to see Doctor Xue.
The pharmacy boy led them to sit down on one side, served them tea, and then went back to his busy work.
Song Yihuan was very patient. She sat quietly at the table, waiting for Doctor Xue to find some free time.
Gu Yunzheng sat opposite her. His fingers touched the hairpin hidden in his sleeve. He looked up at the beautiful woman beside him and was about to give her the hairpin when suddenly a tall and imposing figure walked into the medical hall.
Ji Lingchuan had taken off his heavy armor and was wearing a very simple dark purple robe. But because he had led troops in battles, he carried an awe - inspiring aura. Even through the light veil of the hat, Song Yihuan could immediately recognize him.
She didn't expect him to appear here. Song Yihuan was stunned. Before she could react, Song Yixuan beside her stood up and exclaimed happily, "Brother - in - law!"
Song Yixuan trotted towards Ji Lingchuan and affectionately grabbed his hand. "Brother - in - law, why are you also in the medical hall? Are you not feeling well and sick?"
The moment Ji Lingchuan appeared, Gu Yunzheng's face changed. He gritted his teeth and put the hairpin in his sleeve back.
Why did he come at this moment? Could Ji Lingchuan have come on purpose?
Ji Lingchuan looked down at the little boy holding his hand, then looked up at Gu Yunzheng with hostility in his eyes. Finally, his gaze fell on Song Yihuan wearing the veil hat. "Mother Princess is not feeling well. I'm here to buy some medicine for her to calm her nerves."
Everyone could tell that he was specifically explaining to Song Yihuan, probably not wanting people to misunderstand that he had come here specifically following them.
Song Yihuan knew that Princess Ning was indeed not feeling well because of the acclimatization, so she didn't suspect him. Only Gu Yunzheng knew that what Ji Lingchuan had said was just an excuse.
Song Yixuan pulled Ji Lingchuan to the table where they were sitting. Ji Lingchuan then sat down on Song Yihuan's left - hand side.
The man was tall. When sitting on the same chair as Song Yihuan, he made her look very petite. But in the eyes of others, this scene looked very harmonious.
Seeing this, Gu Yunzheng clenched his fists.
After sitting down, Ji Lingchuan casually asked Song Yihuan beside him, "Are you going to ask a doctor in Xingzhou to feel Xuan'er's pulse?"
Song Yihuan replied, "Yes. Maybe the doctors in Xingzhou will have different opinions. It's always good to try more."
Suddenly remembering something, "By the way, I just asked the people in Tianxiang City. They said that the 'Carefree Divine Doctor' appeared in Tianxiang City a month ago, but he has already left."
Ji Lingchuan's expression was solemn. "He hasn't left for long. We should still be able to catch up with him. I'll send people to look for him. Just wait."
Song Yihuan nodded and said softly, "Thank you, brother - in - law."
This word of thanks contained a lot. It was not only because he had helped her look for the "Carefree Divine Doctor" to treat Song Yixuan's illness, but also for his secret help. The emperor was busy with state affairs every day. How could he notice a concubine daughter of the Marquis Mansion who was not favored? If it weren't for Ji Lingchuan's efforts, how could the emperor have specifically mentioned her in public?
This word of thanks was truly something she owed him.
Ji Lingchuan looked at her well - shaped face hidden under the veil hat. His expression softened a little. "This is what I should do."
Gu Yunzheng watched the two of them chatting as if there was no one else around. Together with Song Yixuan, they looked like a happy family. His heart felt even more uncomfortable.
At this time, Doctor Xue in the "Magic Hand Hall" had finished seeing the other patients and finally had some free time. Following the instructions of the little pharmacy boy, he walked towards Song Yihuan and the others.
"I wonder if any of you are feeling unwell?"