"Since those two young ladies saved Fifth Brother, we should thank them properly.
Sixth Brother, once Fifth Brother has recovered sufficiently, Mother Consort will also personally thank those two kind-hearted young ladies."
Consort Ping smiled and praised, nodding.
"This Empress Dowager also supports your actions. One should repay kindness with gratitude!"
The Empress Dowager glanced at the young people before her and felt very pleased. Although every corner of the imperial palace was filled with schemes, seeing how Consort Ping educated her children today made her very satisfied.
At that moment, Leng Ruo Li suddenly remembered something.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, that night when Prince An was bleeding profusely, which physician stopped his bleeding with silver needles?" Leng Ruo Li looked at the outstandingly handsome, sunny, and tall young man, who was wearing a pale blue robe with auspicious cloud patterns, and asked with curiosity.
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law, what is it? Those silver needles were inserted by one of the two young ladies who escorted my Fifth Brother back to the capital," Prince Ji answered directly.
"The young lady who inserted the silver needles into Prince An is the true benefactor who saved Prince An. If Prince An hadn't stopped bleeding with those needles, given his injuries, he wouldn't have been able to last until the capital for me to save him," Leng Ruo Li said truthfully.
"If Consort Leng says so, Yu'er, then we should indeed thank those two young ladies even more for saving your life." Hearing Leng Ruo Li's words, Consort Ping's good impression of the two young ladies was further strengthened.
Leng Ruo Li pondered for a moment and then asked again, "Prince Ji, I have another question for you."
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law, please speak," Prince Ji replied politely.
After observing Leng Ruo Li for the past few days, he realized she was not as bad as rumored. Not only was her beauty unparalleled and her medical skills superb, but she was also very intelligent, wise, and spoke with great tact.
"Prince Ji, I heard you say just now that you were ambushed at the Qingyun Inn that night. Did you encounter a female innkeeper named Yan Yu, and a young lady named Lu Li Luo?" Leng Ruo Li asked directly.
Upon hearing Leng Ruo Li's words, Prince Ji's handsome, narrow phoenix-like eyes widened in surprise as he looked at her.
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law, what is your relationship with these two young ladies?" Prince Ji asked curiously.
"The young lady Yan Yu and the young lady Lu Li Luo who live in the Qingyun Inn are both good friends of your Second Imperial Brother and me. A few days ago, Lu Li Luo's grandfather somehow came to the capital and got drunk. Your Second Imperial Brother and I happened to meet him and brought him back to the Leng King's manor. If the two young ladies at your manor are indeed Yan Yu and Lu Li Luo whom I know, then we can directly tell them that Grandpa Lu is currently at the Leng King's manor," Leng Ruo Li explained to everyone.
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law, that's perfect. Li Luo and Yan Yu have been worried sick about finding Grandpa Lu these past few days, unable to eat or sleep. They searched all over the capital, but they would never have expected Grandpa Lu to be at your manor."
Prince Ji's face was filled with surprise at Leng Ruo Li's words. If Li Luo and Yan Yu knew Grandpa Lu's whereabouts, they would be overjoyed.
"Then, is it possible for us to go to your Prince Ji's manor today after leaving the palace to meet Yan Yu and Li Luo?" Leng Ruo Li asked directly.
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law, I have no problem with that, but Fifth Brother here..." Prince Ji pointed at Prince An on the bed.
Following that, the Empress Dowager and Consort Ping both looked at her.
"Prince An's condition is no longer serious. As long as his body is properly regulated, he will recover after some time. I have also written down several methods for Prince An's physical conditioning. Consort Ping, please have someone follow the plan I have written to regulate Prince An's body," Leng Ruo Li said earnestly to them, then took out an A4 paper from her sleeve and handed it to Consort Ping.
"That is truly wonderful!"
Consort Ping's mood greatly improved after hearing Leng Ruo Li's words. She took the paper and smiled knowingly.
Meanwhile, Prince An, lying on the bed, was sizing up the woman before him. From the first moment he opened his eyes and saw her, he felt she was truly beautiful. Her skin was like congealed fat, her aura like a hidden orchid, and her ethereal beauty made one intoxicated. She was intelligent and agile, her medical skills superb, and her bearing was understated yet distinguished, surpassing the nobility of peonies, exceeding the pride of red plum blossoms, and outshining the simple elegance of ink chrysanthemums, making all other beauties pale in comparison. No wonder she had gained his Second Imperial Brother's favor.
Even someone as detached as himself was moved by her.
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law and Second Imperial Brother, you have worked hard these past few days to take care of me. Since you have other matters, please go attend to them. Mother Consort is here with me," Prince An said with a warm smile.
"Yes, yes, you couple should go attend to your business!" The Empress Dowager and Consort Ping also waved to Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han.
"Alright! Then we, along with Prince Ji, will leave the palace now."
As Leng Ruo Li finished speaking, she left the Yiran Hall with Jun Mo Han and the two brothers Jun Mo Yun.
The Empress Dowager, Consort Ping, and Prince An watched the three of them leave.
"Consort Ping, didn't this Empress Dowager say that Sister Li'er could save Fifth Brother's life?" The Empress Dowager looked at Consort Ping with a smug expression.
"The Empress Dowager's judgment of people has always been accurate, and this subject has always believed implicitly in the Empress Dowager's words."
Consort Ping, who usually disliked flattering others, praised the Empress Dowager for the first time, making the Empress Dowager stunned for a few seconds.
"Consort Ping, it seems you are in a very good mood today to start flattering this Empress Dowager like other consorts."
"Alright, since Sister Li'er said Fifth Brother is out of danger, this Empress Dowager should also return to Longevity Palace. Prince An, you must take good care of your health and not let down those kind-hearted people who saved your life." The Empress Dowager admonished him.
"Yes, this grandson will remember Imperial Grandmother's words!" Prince An replied emotionally.
"Mmm-hmm! Then this Empress Dowager is relieved!"
The Empress Dowager nodded with satisfaction upon hearing Prince An's assurance. She then called for a palace attendant and immediately set off to return to Longevity Palace.
Prince An respectfully cupped his hands and said, "This grandson respectfully escorts Imperial Grandmother!"
Consort Ping also bowed slightly and said, "This subject respectfully escorts the Empress Dowager!"
Immediately after, the Empress Dowager, supported by a palace attendant, left the Yiran Hall.
...
As for the Leng King couple, after leaving the palace, the couple and Prince Ji Jun Mo Yun headed straight to Prince Ji's manor.
At that moment, Yan Yu and Lu Li Luo were troubled by their search for Old Man Lu. They had been in the capital for three days looking for Old Man Lu, and still had no news of him.
Today, worried about Old Man Lu's safety, Lu Li Luo and Yan Yu woke up early and went to the streets to find him.
As they searched with great anxiety, a servant from Prince Ji's manor suddenly found them and told them that Grandpa Lu had been found, and asked them to return to Prince Ji's manor immediately. Yan Yu and Lu Li were stunned on the spot. Without a moment to think, they hurried back to Prince Ji's manor.