"Alright! I believe you, Master," Tian Ling's tail wagged unconsciously, expressing its inner joy.
Xing Yuan perfunctorily agreed and, bracing herself, downed the medicine sent by A Zhi, which was said to be extremely beneficial for her leg injury, in one gulp.
She had never tasted anything so bitter in her life. If it weren't for the desire to stand up again soon, why would she endure so much suffering?
Thinking this, Xing Yuan's hands, as she rubbed Tian Ling, the culprit, became less gentle.
Tian Ling yelped and jumped to the ground. Then, relying on its years of survival experience, it bolted out the door.
Master is in a bad mood, better make a run for it! Otherwise, my life is in danger.
"Hmph!" Xing Yuan snorted coldly, picked up a piece of rock candy, and put it in her mouth to counteract the bitterness. Good thing it ran fast, she'd deal with it next time.
Wen Si, as per his unwavering routine, entered the prepared treatment room precisely at three in the afternoon to have a heart-to-heart with Xing Yuan.
At Xing Yuan's strong insistence, every time Wen Si came, he would see a large and a small pet glaring at him, making him feel almost anxious.
The smaller one didn't seem to possess much destructive power, but the larger one, Wen Si felt, could send him away with a single swipe of its paw.
"Your Highness, the treatment room should maintain a quiet environment. Look at Her Highness..." Wen Si endured for a few days before finally approaching Yue Tang Qing to express his opinion.
"Alas! There's nothing I can do about that," Yue Tang Qing said with a troubled expression. That child was stubborn before, and now that she's ill, it's even more impossible to manage.
Wen Si nodded helplessly and continued to provide Xing Yuan with psychological counseling.
Xing Yuan: A calm face, I'll just quietly watch your performance, saying nothing!
Half a month later, Wen Si, holding an invitation letter, knocked on Yue Tang Qing's door again.
"Your Majesty, this is a rare opportunity, and it's difficult for me to refuse these people arbitrarily. How about this? I'll recommend a few capable doctors for you. You can assess them, and if they are suitable, you can keep them." Wen Si's face was filled with guilt; he felt quite sorry to be leaving after not being able to help much during this time.
Yue Tang Qing took the invitation letter, carefully examined the pattern, confirmed its authenticity, and then smiled, "This is truly great news! Recently, A Yuan's episodes seem to have decreased in frequency. This is all thanks to Expert Wen's efforts."
"If you have any requests, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help."
"This... I do have one matter I hope Your Majesty can agree to." Wen Si hesitated for a moment, then, recalling his daughter's previous instructions, he spoke.
Yue Tang Qing politely said, "Oh? Expert Wen, please speak!"
Since Wen Si could enter this place, Yue Tang Qing had naturally investigated his entire lineage. Wen Si was not someone who would casually ask for a favor.
"My daughter is of similar age to Your Highness and is now also a psychologist. I personally trained her, and her treatment style is somewhat similar to mine. If you don't mind, I would like my daughter to temporarily serve as Her Highness's primary physician."
"Ah, that child Yi Yue! I've met her a few times before. I didn't expect her to follow in your footsteps. But wasn't she said to be studying abroad?" Yue Tang Qing's mind conjured the image of a young girl, his expression becoming somewhat distant.
So many years had passed in a blink of an eye. The Wen family was quite influential in the Moon Spirit Kingdom. Now, Wen Si wanted to send his daughter to the side of the future Crown Prince. Was this a move to pledge allegiance early?
"Yes! But she returned a few days ago. It hasn't been officially announced yet." Wen Si bowed his waist, answering respectfully.
This was a standard礼 between a ruler and a subject. Previously, they had interacted in a manner befitting elders and juniors.
Yue Tang Qing pondered the pros and cons and then relented, "Alright! Bring her over in a couple of days. I am old, and this matter primarily depends on A Yuan's wishes."
"Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty."
Meanwhile, Xing Yuan was reluctantly doing her tedious rehabilitation exercises, with the large and small pets lying on the ground, gazing at her expectantly.
After half a month of medication and training, Xing Yuan could now stand for a short while without any support. However, she was still a long way from being able to leave the palace.
"Master, take your time, don't rush!" Tian Ling, enjoying the spectacle, chimed in.
Xing Yuan glared at it. "Shouldn't I hurry? Do you want me to deliver myself and my elder sister to them?"
Her words proved prophetic. The next day, her elder sister indeed came knocking.
After Wen Si informed her a couple of days ago that he could no longer be her primary physician, she had been overjoyed.
This person had a special status, and her family had intricate ties with the royal family. She couldn't hit or scold her, especially during her episodes, which had been incredibly frustrating.
However, she hadn't expected that the day after Wen Si left, his daughter, Wen Yi Yue, would arrive. And what's more, this person was exactly who she wanted to find. This was truly a fated encounter.
Wen Yi Yue carefully observed the young woman in the wheelchair. The girl's skin was fair, and her hand gently stroked the snow leopard beside her, making her look like a beautiful painting.
Wen Yi Yue was also taken aback. She had never seen that "tyrant" in such a state before.
Wen Yi Yue had a secret: she had been reborn. The first thing she saw when she woke up again was a news report on television about the Crown Prince being attacked. Then, she picked up a calendar and was astonished to find that she had been reborn to her twentieth year.
At that time, she was studying abroad and hadn't paid attention to those unsubstantiated rumors. Two years later, when she returned after completing her studies, the entire Moon Spirit Kingdom had undergone earth-shattering changes.
Only a few members of the royal family remained alive, and Yue Xing Yuan had ascended the throne. The Wen family had been staunch royalists for generations, so she was also assigned to serve His Majesty. kuAiδugg
In her memory, the first time she met Yue Xing Yuan was when she introduced herself.
At that time, Yue Xing Yuan had merely nodded faintly, not even giving her a glance. Her eyes were fixed on the snow leopard lying at her feet, as if no one else mattered to her.
Wen Yi Yue was naturally proud. She didn't elaborate further on her identity. For her, protecting His Majesty's safety was enough.
The second time was when she was dealing with the rebels. She looked at the bound individuals and calmly uttered a single word: "Kill."
On that occasion, Wen Yi Yue clearly saw Yue Xing Yuan's expression—a kind of deadness, a complete indifference to everything, including her own life and death.
Wen Yi Yue became somewhat intrigued. She spent considerable effort finding Yue Xing Yuan's previous medical records. The records indicated a diagnosis of irritable temper with aggressive behavior, but her demeanor didn't seem to match!
Later, she scoured historical texts and found the answer. It was a condition formed by the combination of multiple psychological illnesses. The patient had completely shut themselves off, only seeing what they wanted to see.
But before she could conduct further research, Yue Xing Yuan suddenly died without warning, taking many people with her to accompany her in death.