Xiao Yao’s fist ultimately did not land on Liu Jin.
Facing a refined gentleman who harbored no ill will towards her and was merely following orders, her heart could not harden.
Liu Jin was not a bad person; they were simply serving their respective masters.
“Miss, did you damage your throat by drinking poison?”
“What business is it of yours?” Xiao Yao glared at him, her attitude still unyielding.
However, Liu Jin was already quite satisfied; at least, he hadn't been beaten.
“I’ll prescribe some medicine for you, Miss…”
“My own medicine is better than yours.”
“Very well, Miss. I will report your words to the Prince exactly as you said them. However, since you’ve spoken thus, if you cannot cure your throat quickly, the Prince might not hesitate to administer some poison to your master for amusement.”
“You!”
Xiao Yao abruptly stood up.
She rose so quickly that she felt dizzy and almost fell.
Liu Jin steadied her, then quickly withdrew his hand.
He smiled, “Miss, you were too tired last night. It’s not advisable to go out today. Perhaps you should go back to…”
“I want to see your dog of a Prince!”
“Then please, Miss, drink some medicine for your throat first. If you meet the Prince and he finds your throat has not improved, Ye Qingying’s throat might accompany yours.”
Liu Jin left, fearing he would be beaten if he stayed any longer.
Dong Qing stood guard nearby, a mixture of fear and amusement on her face.
She hadn’t expected that the usually gentle, refined, and meticulous Mr. Liu Jin could be so amusing in his speech.
After Xiao Yao calmed down, Dong Qing dared to whisper cautiously, “Miss, let me pour you a cup of warm water. Miss, perhaps… you should take some medicine first.”
…
“Your throat was damaged by poison?” In the study, Feng Ye Xuan, who was reading documents, paused his gaze slightly.
“Yes, it was damaged by drinking poison. Miss knows this herself, and in fact, she can cure it, but she has simply not attended to it.”
Liu Jin reported everything he had learned from taking Xiao Yao’s pulse to the Prince:
“Therefore, Miss Xiao Yao was poisoned voluntarily.”
Feng Ye Xuan remained silent, his mind replaying the scene from last night.
The little girl lying on him, crying and begging for mercy from exhaustion, her trembling little body so familiar it made his heart ache.
Thus, he had inadvertently been a bit too indulgent.
At this point, Liu Jin could not help but mention, “Your Highness, Miss Xiao Yao’s body… seems unusual. However, this subordinate cannot diagnose what ailment she has, only that it feels… somewhat strange.”
Feng Ye Xuan’s eyes darkened.
Liu Jin quickly said, “This subordinate’s skills are insufficient. I beg Your Highness’s forgiveness.”
“However, given Miss Xiao Yao’s current state, there doesn’t seem to be a major problem. It’s just that her pulse is very strange; this subordinate truly has no idea.”
“Is there any danger to her life?” Feng Ye Xuan asked urgently, his eyes icy.
Liu Jin quickly replied, “Temporarily, it doesn’t seem so. Her bodily functions are all good. Although strange, it is the pulse of a healthy person.”
Feng Ye Xuan pondered with a deep gaze.
If even Liu Jin could not diagnose it, how many people in this world could?
She herself was unwilling to have her pulse taken, and moreover, a healer cannot heal themselves.
Unless, he thought, until Ninth Uncle returns…
“Also, Your Highness, Miss Xiao Yao was likely overworked last night. Your Highness should please… exercise restraint.”
“You can get lost!” Feng Ye Xuan snorted coldly.
Of course, he knew about restraint.
But if it were that easy, why would he need reminding?
Liu Jin quickly rolled away.
As soon as he left, Xiao Yao arrived.
“Feng Ye Xuan, where is my master?”
In Feng Ye Xuan’s calm and unruffled eyes, a flicker of surprise crossed.
Her voice…
Then, a hint of pleasure surfaced beneath his eyes.
She was indeed his woman; the title of Divine Doctor Chu Qian Li was not obtained casually.
Although her voice was still hoarse, it already carried a trace of Li’er’s essence.
In total, it had only been half an hour.
Feng Ye Xuan said indifferently, “Did you sleep well last night? Come here, let this Prince have a look at you.”