The Pingyang Prince's manor.
Zhen Lin summoned his personal attendant.
"Still no news?" Zhen Lin asked in a deep voice.
The attendant, Zhang Quan, shook his head. "Your servant has been keeping watch outside, even putting up notices. But it's been two or three days. By rights, she should have heard the news, and we even sent people to spread the word everywhere. Young Master, could it be that she doesn't want to come to the Pingyang Prince's manor?"
For such a good opportunity, any other divine physician would have been eager to come.
"Moreover, these past two days, many divine physicians have claimed they can treat the Young Master, but your servant knows their intentions, so they were all refused. We stated that we were looking for the Young Master's savior."
Zhang Quan added helplessly.
This divine physician was too temperamental, refusing money offered right to her.
Besides, the Young Master had publicly declared her as his savior. So many people would covet such honor! To be connected with the Pingyang Prince's manor, or even Princess Ningde, was something many would wish for.
Alas, it was truly baffling.
Zhen Lin, who was equally baffled, pondered, "Why is she unwilling to come to the Pingyang Prince's manor?"
He had no impression of that woman. Recalling carefully over the past two days, he could only remember her profile from that day at the Yueran Teahouse, and a pair of eyes as calm and clear as water.
He wasn't even sure if it was his imagination, but when her cool fingertips touched his wrist, it gave him a sense of hope.
Perhaps, it was just his imagination over the past two days.
"Your servant doesn't know either. Young Master, should we continue to have people spread the news?" Zhang Quan asked hesitantly.
Zhen Lin frowned slightly and nodded, his tone firm. "Continue, until we find out she has come to the Pingyang Prince's manor."
Zhang Quan was also puzzled. Why was the Young Master so set on that woman?
And it was as if other divine physicians were unnecessary, only that woman was needed!
Originally, the Princess had found several divine physicians and settled them in an inn. Now, hearing the news from the Pingyang Prince's manor, they were all somewhat displeased, but out of respect for the Pingyang Prince's manor's power, they suppressed their feelings.
If this continued, those individuals might even leave the capital!
At this moment, Zhang Quan was anxious, feeling anxious for the Young Master in his heart.
Seeing Zhang Quan's hesitation and urgency, Zhen Lin said calmly, "Zhang Quan, how many divine physicians have come to detoxify me over the years?"
Zhang Quan paused and thought, "If not seventy or eighty, then fifty."
After saying it, he was startled.
There were actually fifty people!
What a shocking number that was!
So many people had come to treat the Young Master, but what was the result? The Young Master's condition only worsened. The detoxification pills made by those divine physicians were gradually becoming ineffective on him, otherwise, he wouldn't have had frequent poison relapses recently.
So...
Zhang Quan's expression tightened, and he made up his mind. "Your servant will go now! No matter what, we must get that divine physician to our Pingyang Prince's manor."
"Go."
As Zhang Quan left, Princess Ningde walked in.
Seeing Princess Ningde, Zhen Lin sighed, "It seems that even a substantial reward cannot invite her here."
Princess Ningde's eyes flickered. She looked back at Zhang Quan's hurried departure, then back at Zhen Lin. His complexion was much better than a few days ago.
So, she also made up her mind to have that woman come to the Pingyang Prince's manor. As long as she could cure her brother, she was willing to pay any price.
"Don't worry, brother. We will find her," Princess Ningde said in a deep voice.
Zhen Lin nodded and noticed the dark circles under Princess Ningde's eyes, suggesting she hadn't slept well last night. He asked with concern, "Have you been preoccupied with anything these past two days?"
Princess Ningde thought for a moment, then sat down and revealed her thoughts. "Brother, I suspect that Prince Jin might be fond of the woman who saved you that day."
Upon hearing this, Zhen Lin's heart skipped a beat. "How can you be sure? Prince Jin shouldn't know that woman."
"The way he looks at her is different from how he looks at others, brother. Prince Jin has no regard for me." Princess Ningde bit her lip slightly. These unspoken thoughts, she could only share with her brother.
Zhen Lin then remembered the palace banquet and the Yueran Teahouse, where Prince Jin had indeed been quite indifferent to Ningde, not at all like betrothed partners who cherished each other.
He hadn't paid much attention before, but now he felt Prince Jin was rather heartless.
"Have you met Prince Jin in private?" Zhen Lin asked, furrowing his brow.
If his attitude was so indifferent, one had to consider carefully whether marrying Prince Jin was a good choice for Ningde.
And would Prince Jin be fond of the woman who saved him?
Princess Ningde shook her head, her face turning even paler. She gave a wry smile. "We haven't met in private. No, we met after leaving the Yueran Teahouse before. He was still indifferent to me. At that time, he was talking to the woman who saved you. I didn't hear what they said specifically, but Prince Jin's attitude towards that woman was definitely different from his attitude towards other women."
"Ningde, perhaps this is just your speculation. From these two meetings, I can sense Prince Jin's disposition. He is extremely detached from romantic feelings. Perhaps for him, it doesn't matter who he marries," Zhen Lin thought for a moment, trying to comfort Princess Ningde.
As a man, he understood men better.
But for some reason, he was more unwilling to admit any connection between that woman and Prince Jin.
After hearing Zhen Lin's words, Princess Ningde finally felt relieved. It was she who had overthought things!
Perhaps that woman had approached Prince Jin on her own initiative that day, or perhaps Prince Jin thought that woman had medical skills and could be utilized.
In the treacherous palace, having a trusted imperial physician or divine physician was the best.
Thinking this way, Princess Ningde felt more at ease.
"Brother is right. I was indeed overthinking."
Zhen Lin said gently, "Looking across the entire Western Xia kingdom, before, I never felt anyone was worthy of you. But after meeting Prince Jin, brother is certain that only Prince Jin is worthy of you."
Princess Ningde smiled brightly. "Brother, you and I will get what we desire."
"Yes, we will."
As the siblings happily imagined their future, someone else in the Pingyang Prince's manor was restless.
Without meeting her, her heart was already unsettled.
Hong Ling returned after gathering information. "Madam, Zhang Quan has gone out to post notices again. It seems they are determined to find that woman."
Yun Yueyin's brows furrowed tightly, and a dark expression crossed her face. "Why must they find that woman?"
Hong Ling didn't notice the change in her Madam's expression and voiced her guess. "It must be because that woman's medical skills are exceptionally厉害, which is why the Young Master is so intent on finding her."
Yun Yueyin gritted her teeth. "If this continues, they will find her sooner or later."
Just then, some commotion was heard from outside the door. "The person the Young Master is looking for has actually arrived!"