He enjoyed galloping on horseback across the grasslands, the wild sensation of the strong wind rushing past his cheeks a stark contrast to the fragility that had kept him confined to the capital in recent years.
But he kept all of it hidden deep within his heart, for it had become a dream that was too distant and intangible to touch.
When he heard that he could once again ride a horse and shoot arrows, unafraid of the wind and snow, he felt that buried deep within his heart, that foolish, impossible desire had begun to stir once more.
It wasn't just Zhen Lin who was excited and hopeful; even Princess Ningde's eyes gleamed.
She had almost forgotten the feeling of riding and galloping with her elder brother when she was a child. Vague impressions remained. Back then, they were carefree and never imagined that upon growing up, they would have to face so many things that were unimaginable in their childhood.
"As long as there is proper recuperation, it will be fine," Yun Shu's voice remained as cool as ever.
But the calmer she sounded, the more her words made the hearts of the siblings before her boil.
This was a possibility they had never dared to consider.
All they had initially wanted was for the poison to be completely eradicated.
At this moment, Princess Ningde placed her absolute trust in Yun Shu. Although Yun Shu spoke little, to Princess Ningde, it was precisely because she spoke little that it proved Yun Shu had absolute confidence in her heart.
"If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now," Yun Shu said, preparing to depart.
However, Princess Ningde stopped her. "Miss Ning, could you reside in Prince Pingyang's manor for these twenty days? My brother often suffers from poison relapses, and any situation could be swiftly attended to by Miss Ning. It would, of course, take up Miss Ning's time, but I can offer an additional ten thousand taels."
Having finally seized this opportunity, she had to ensure her brother's hope would not be dashed this time, allowing not even the slightest chance of an accident.
Zhen Lin had been about to speak when Princess Ningde preempted him. He nodded, saying, "This request might be somewhat difficult. Miss Ning, if you have other matters, as long as our Prince Pingyang's manor can assist, we will certainly help you."
Difficult?
Yun Shu curved her lips slightly. She did have some difficulties, but if she were to voice them, it would likely startle them.
Temporarily staying in Prince Pingyang's manor?
It seemed not so bad.
"Your considerations are reasonable. Give me half a day to arrange everything, and I will come to Prince Pingyang's manor with my belongings this evening," Yun Shu said after a brief moment of silence.
The siblings, hearing this, felt their suspended hearts finally settle.
As Yun Shu walked towards the door, she paused again, looking back at the siblings. "Since I have made a promise, I will certainly not go back on my word, so please do not send anyone to follow me."
Upon hearing this, Princess Ningde's expression changed slightly. She had just had that very intention!
Yun Shu smiled meaningfully and then walked out.
Zhen Lin was momentarily stunned. When he regained his senses, he immediately followed her out; he wanted to personally escort Yun Shu from the manor.
A moment later, Zhen Lin returned and said to Princess Ningde, "Ningde, do not have anyone investigate Miss Ning. If she discovers it, it will be counterproductive."
From this single face-to-face encounter today, he knew Miss Ning was very intelligent, otherwise, she would not have left those words behind before departing.
Princess Ningde nodded with a solemn expression. "Rest assured, this matter concerns my brother's health. Now that we have finally found someone to treat him, I will absolutely not permit the slightest anomaly. Don't worry, I will not investigate her."
Until her brother was healed, she would not investigate Ning Ruan.
However, after twenty days, she would decide, depending on the circumstances, whether to thoroughly investigate Ning Ruan.
Seeing that Ningde had made a promise, Zhen Lin felt relieved.
Besides ordering someone to buy medicine, Zhen Lin personally instructed people to prepare a courtyard and clean it inside and out in the shortest possible time. The commotion was not small, and everyone in Prince Pingyang's manor knew that the divine physician would be residing there.
When Yun Yueyin and Zhen Xu heard this news, they had just finished their passionate activities.
Both were still basking in the afterglow of their enjoyment.
Perhaps it was because they had been married for only a short time; in the heat of passion, they never paid attention to the time.
Even though it was nighttime.
It was Zhen Xu's attendant who reported the news from outside the door.
Upon hearing the news, Zhen Xu muttered, "There must have been at least five or ten divine physicians living in the manor over the years, right? Nothing unusual. At most, it's a 'divine physician,' likely some charlatan who appeared out of nowhere. Only those two siblings would believe such a thing. You don't need to report such matters to me anymore."
At this moment, Zhen Xu, wanting to be intimate with Yun Yueyin again, paid no heed to the attendant's words.
Therefore, he did not notice the change in expression of Yun Yueyin, whom he held in his arms.
Yun Yueyin's mind went blank for a moment.
Residing in Prince Pingyang's manor?
A vague sense of foreboding washed over her. How could she have moved in?
Was that woman truly Yun Shu?
Zhen Xu, still unsatisfied, lowered his head and kissed Yun Yueyin's lips. Just as he was feeling most enthusiastic, he noticed Yun Yueyin was distracted. He immediately asked with some confusion, "Zhen Zhen, what are you thinking about?"
Yun Yueyin immediately lowered her eyelids to conceal her emotions and said softly, "I'm thinking about that divine physician. Is she really a骗子 (liar)?"
How she wished she were a liar!
And how she wished she would be exposed like Lin Qingluo, as it had unsettled her all day.
Zhen Xu scoffed, "Even if she is a liar, it has nothing to do with us. If they want to be deceived, let them be deceived. They have plenty of money anyway."
"They have plenty of money?" Yun Yueyin seized on a key point, something they had never discussed when they were together before.
"Of course, they have plenty of money. They have a good mother who left them countless treasures, which is why they can spend so lavishly," Zhen Xu said, his tone filled with jealousy as he spoke of the siblings.
Living in the same Prince Pingyang's manor, yet those two siblings could spend so carelessly. He, on the other hand, was mocked when he went out, and some even called him shabby.
Wasn't it all because his mother came from humble origins, not as distinguished as Zhen Lin and his sister's mother?
So what? In the future, the entire Prince Pingyang's manor would be his!
Hearing this, Yun Yueyin also felt a pang of jealousy. "So that's how it is. But my lord, don't worry, we will have all of this in the future. I will work hard with you. Although we are not as well-off as them now, ... the heir's health won't hold on for much longer."
"Being tormented by a liar every day, it's a miracle he's lived this long. Zhen Zhen, just watch. I will make you the Princess of Pingyang that all the women in the capital will envy!" Zhen Xu promised Yun Yueyin.
Yun Yueyin's eyes gleamed. "Okay! I believe you, my lord! But is that divine physician truly a liar? We need my lord to go and see for yourself. Perhaps you can uncover the truth, and then we will know how to proceed, won't we?"
"Alright, as you wish. Once she moves in, I will go and have a look," Zhen Xu readily agreed.