However, Nangong Nini was feeling somewhat guilty at this point, she couldn’t help but look at the Crown Prince, “I’m sorry, Your Highness, I… I really didn’t think that much.”
Normally, seeing Nangong Nini’s aggrieved look, the Crown Prince would definitely have felt distressed, but now as he looked at Nangong Nini again, he wondered if he had been too indulgent with her all this time?
As for the throne, although he did not have to inherit it at all costs, he was, after all, the Crown Prince now. If one day his father really passed the position of Crown Prince to someone else, he would also feel regretful.
The Crown Prince looked at Nangong Nini with some sadness, “Nini, you always used to talk to me about the situation in Dajin and were so concerned about the war between Dajin and Dashun this time. In your heart, you care only about one person, right?”
“No, it’s not like that,” Nangong Nini felt a pang of heartache. At this moment, she did not dare to seek out Brother Ye; she just wanted to appease the Crown Prince first.
But on the other hand, the Empress chipped in, “Crown Princess, you have been married here for quite some time, and you should understand the Crown Prince’s affection for you. Look around the Palace, which other woman is doted on like you? Yet you remain oblivious to your fortune, insisting on making the Crown Prince sad. Just now, on my way here, I overheard people from your residence saying that you always go to see the Noble Consort. Is it to meet your lover from childhood? Since you’re so deeply in love, why do you continue to cling to the Crown Prince?”
“It’s not like that; I don’t have deep feelings for Nangong Ye. I only like the Crown Prince. As for Nangong Ye, Your Highness, I’ll explain my relationship with him to you later, okay? It’s definitely not what you’re thinking.”
The Crown Prince turned and went back into his room. Nangong Nini could only give a bow to the Empress and follow him in, like a child who had done something wrong.
…
In the Noble Consort’s Palace.
The renowned doctor who had e from outside knelt before the Noble Consort.
The Noble Consort couldn’t recall how many had e by now. Each arrival filled her with hope, but soon after, disappointment followed.
Because none of these people had a clue.
The Noble Consort looked at the person kneeling before her, an elderly man with white hair and beard, yet his plexion appeared quite rosy. He was said to be a person from Jianghu, ing from a place called Medicine King Valley.
As if it were a routine matter, the Noble Consort asked, “Have you ever treated Duchanglu before?”
“Replying to the Noble Consort, I am known as the ’medical fanatic’ in Jianghu, specializing in the treatment of rare and difficult diseases, and I only deal with strange poisons. When I was young, I heard of the poison Duchanglu and made a special trip to Dashun. There, after some time, I eventually made the acquaintance of a disciple who made Duchanglu. He divulged the antidote process to me in his drunkenness, so I am confident I can cure the eldest prince.”
“But what if you can’t cure him? Before this, many so-called doctors came with grand promises, certain they could cure him, but in the end, didn’t they all fail? You must have heard before ing here that all who e must be confident, and not to treat our Imperial Palace as a sightseeing spot. Anyone who makes unfounded claims should leave some part of their body behind, either a hand or a foot, or perhaps a tongue. It’s not too late for you to leave now.”
The medical fanatic was not intimidated, “Since I have e, I am certain I can cure him.”
The Noble Consort’s emotions were surely stirred, she took a deep breath, “Good, since you are fully confident, you will be given a chance!”
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