The words surprised Li De.
They also surprised Madam Li.
Night King's Consort?
Divine Physician?
How could they forget that the Night King's Consort also held the title of Divine Physician?
They had heard before that few ailments in the world could stump the Divine Physician, and they knew that before regaining her identity, the Night King's Consort had stayed at the Pingyang Prince's manor for a period, during which she had cured Young Master Zhen, whom many skilled physicians had failed to treat.
Her medical skills must be exceptional!
Reminded of this, General Li no longer hesitated and immediately ordered someone to fetch Yun Shu.
Madam Li was filled with unease, clutching Li De's hand and weeping, "My lord, the Night King's Consort should be able to cure me, right? I don't want to become a blind person and a burden to you! If that happens, I might as well die than be a blind person who makes you a laughingstock!"
The mere thought of being unable to see anything, of people giving her cold glances, and of being ignorant of everything sent shivers of fear down her spine.
Li De pressed his tense temples and said in a low, soothing voice, "Don't worry, even if the Night King's Consort cannot save you, I will find someone to cure you."
Hearing Li De's promise, Madam Li felt a little better.
But she was still filled with dread.
Becoming blind was truly terrifying!
Meanwhile, Yun Shu and Zhan Tian Ye had returned to the General's manor half an hour ago. They had learned about the events that transpired from last night until their return. Upon entering the manor, they had seen the imperial physicians being brought in.
Then, after hearing the entire story from A'cha, Yun Shu sighed that Madam Li had actually believed the rumors.
After washing up and changing, she was about to accompany her three sons in their studies when someone from General Li's side approached her.
Since she was being invited, Yun Shu said nothing and followed them.
Before leaving, Zhan Tian Ye wanted to accompany her, but Yun Shu refused, asking him to stay with their three sons.
When she arrived before Madam Li and saw her swollen, red eyes, Yun Shu was somewhat surprised.
How had she cried so much?
Had she truly cried all night?
She then looked at Li De. He appeared even more gloomy than he had in the palace yesterday.
Dark circles under his eyes were severe, indicating he had also stayed up all night.
Li De knew he looked dishevelled. Not only had he not slept all night, but he hadn't had a moment's rest. He hadn't even had time to change. As Yun Shu's gaze fell upon him, his face turned ashen.
He was tense, never imagining that one day he would have to seek Yun Shu's help!
"Please, Night King's Consort, examine her," Li De said stiffly.
Madam Li also felt unwell. She had been reluctant to treat Yun Shu with courtesy, even thinking of her as a temptress who had bewitched her three sons. Now, she had to ask Yun Shu for medical treatment, and she felt uncomfortable all over.
However, unwilling to become blind, she had to suppress her discomfort and beg Yun Shu, "Please, Night King's Consort, examine me. The General's manor has many affairs for me to attend to, and my eyes truly cannot afford to have problems. As long as the Night King's Consort can cure me, I will agree to any request you make."
She knew well that they had clashed before, and Yun Shu would not put aside grudges to treat her kindly, so she could only offer a promise.
Yun Shu stood a few steps away, exuding an air of cool detachment.
Hearing Madam Li's words, she chuckled lazily and asked softly, "Any request?"
As she posed this rhetorical question, she looked at Li De.
Li De narrowed his eyes. She was truly pushing her luck! To merely treat his wife, she wanted to make any request? Was her medical skill worth that?
Seeing Li De hesitate and not immediately respond, she chuckled again, "It seems not all requests are acceptable."
Li De frowned. Before he could speak, Madam Li eagerly interjected, "Since I promised that any request is acceptable, then any request is indeed acceptable. Or... or the Night King's Consort can make a request now."
At this moment, Madam Li no longer cared about her dignity.
Nothing was more important than her eyesight!
Even if she had to give up her dowry, she would.
Seeing the anxious Madam Li, Yun Shu smiled, "How about General Li announce to the world that the Night King is not Prince Jin?"
Hearing this, Li De shot to his feet, his anger and deep coldness impossible to conceal. "Night King's Consort, you don't need to deceive yourself. Even if I lied to the world, it wouldn't change Prince Jin's true parentage. He has the blood of our Western Xia country flowing through his veins! Night King's Consort, choose another request."
"Money, we can give you money!" Madam Li quickly offered.
The General's manor lacked nothing, least of all money!
Yun Shu looked at the couple before her and curled her lips. "Money?"
"How much money does the Night King's Consort want?" Li De suppressed his rising anger, trying his best to maintain a calm demeanor towards Yun Shu.
The cunning Li De naturally understood that Yun Shu was deliberately trying to provoke him.
However, he would never let Yun Shu have her way.
She wanted to anger him?
A pipe dream!
"My eyes are really hurting now, Night King's Consort. I know we had unpleasantness before, and many misunderstandings. Since I can promise you later, I will resolve those misunderstandings." Madam Li said again, feigning sincerity.
These words were far from her true feelings.
She disliked Yun Shu to the extreme.
But for the sake of her eyes, for the sake of not becoming blind in the future, she could force herself to say things she didn't mean.
Yun Shu felt a little speechless. Was Madam Li naive, foolish, or did she take others for fools? Did she think she cared about those messy misunderstandings?
Seeing Yun Shu's silence, Madam Li grew desperate, clutching Li De's hand and gesturing for him to say something.
Their only hope now was for Yun Shu to act.
Who knew fate was so cruel, making Yun Shu a Divine Physician!
Li De's face darkened. He suddenly felt an impulse to humble himself before Yun Shu, thinking perhaps his wife's blindness was not so bad after all.
However, he knew very well this was an impulsive thought. He said with a dark expression, "What other concerns does the Night King's Consort have? Feel free to voice them. I will resolve whatever I can, as long as it's not impossible. Everything else is negotiable."
Yun Shu's gaze shifted, her eyes lowered as if she were contemplating.
Seeing Yun Shu in thought and remaining silent, Madam Li's heart was in her throat, filled with anxiety. She truly did not want to become blind!
She understood Li De. If she became blind, Li De would surely despise her.
Then she would be mocked by everyone. The thought of her falling into such a situation made her feel once again that she might as well die than be laughed at.