"Good, one hundred thousand taels. Even if it's not twenty days, it's still acceptable, but the Pingyang Royal Estate is willing to offer one hundred thousand taels to invite Miss Ning to save me." Zhen Lin contained all his excitement within his gaze.
Then he made a decision; even if it took a month, he would still pay one hundred thousand taels.
Because her appearance gave him hope.
It suddenly brightened the gray sky above his head.
This was something no one else could do! Never!
Yun Shu did not refuse. Since Zhen Lin was willing to pay one hundred thousand taels, she would naturally cure him within twenty days.
"Twenty days? Can you truly treat my brother within twenty days?"
Princess Ning De walked in from outside. She had overheard fragments outside the door, not the whole conversation, but she had heard the most crucial part: the woman before her claimed she could cure her brother within twenty days!
She was somewhat skeptical.
Within twenty days…
The time was too short, impossibly so.
"Yes," Yun Shu shifted her gaze to Princess Ning De, who had just entered, and replied with an inherent coolness and calmness.
The simple word "yes" stunned the siblings.
They exchanged glances.
Princess Ning De saw Zhen Lin nod slightly.
Let alone one hundred thousand taels, even one million taels, she would be willing to pay as long as her brother could be cured! Her brother's life could not be measured by money.
However, she didn't know if the woman before her possessed such ability!
"Alright, I believe you. As long as you can cure the young lord, in the capital of Western Xia, I, Princess Ning De, can promise to owe you a favor." Princess Ning De said sternly, willing to choose belief for now.
But…
If this was merely the woman's boast, just to gain some reputation at the Pingyang Royal Estate, then the woman's life would also remain at the Pingyang Royal Estate!
"I also believe in Miss Ning," Zhen Lin said sincerely.
Yun Shu's expression was calm. She motioned for Zhen Lin to sit down. "I will take your pulse first."
Several days had passed since the Yue Ran Tea House. In these few days, the situation had been volatile, and it might have worsened. After all, the detoxification pills she had given him twice only temporarily alleviated some of the poison.
Zhen Lin immediately sat down.
Yun Shu lowered her eyes and quietly took his pulse, very meticulously.
Zhen Lin and Princess Ning De observed Yun Shu from their respective perspectives.
Princess Ning De looked at Yun Shu's elegant profile, and involuntarily recalled the way Prince Jin had looked at her that day. She felt a little uncertain again. Had she been overthinking it that day?
Ning Ruan?
She had never heard of this person in the capital before!
It was as if she had appeared out of nowhere.
Princess Ning De found herself thinking deeper and deeper.
Zhen Lin, on the other hand, saw the woman's long eyelashes, the shadows they cast beneath her eyes, as if concealing a mystery.
Because of their proximity, he could smell the fresh, elegant scent emanating from her, unlike any perfume, and a faint hint of herbs.
Zhen Lin's thoughts drifted.
He suddenly wanted to understand the woman before him.
What kind of person was she?
Was she… married?
After a moment, Yun Shu withdrew her hand.
The instant Yun Shu withdrew her hand, Zhen Lin looked at his wrist with a hint of melancholy. Her fingertips were slightly cool, and that cool sensation seemed to linger on his wrist.
He looked deeply at his wrist, then raised his eyes to gaze at Yun Shu, who was lost in thought.
Princess Ning De was about to speak when Zhen Lin's gaze stopped her.
No one knew his condition better than he did.
His body had been consumed by this poison, tormenting him for so many years, leaving him shattered. Even an old man of seventy or eighty would likely have a healthier body than his.
If he hadn't been in the Pingyang Royal Estate, he would have died from this poison long ago.
Since Miss Ning was deep in thought, it meant his situation was even more棘手 than he had imagined.
"I will write a prescription first. The medicine must be procured by someone trustworthy; absolutely no one is allowed to tamper with it."
Yun Shu's voice was even calmer than before. Without even looking up, she went to the desk, quickly ground herbs, and wrote the prescription.
During this time, she only glanced at the siblings casually while grinding herbs.
The siblings were startled by her words.
She was so different from other renowned physicians.
After taking pulses, most others would shake their heads, their faces grave.
Never had anyone, after taking a pulse, remained silent, and then calmly issued instructions like the woman before them.
Both felt a surge of excitement.
They looked at Yun Shu with eager eyes.
Watching her leave her mark on the white Xuan paper.
She wrote one prescription and set it aside, then immediately began writing another.
"For the other prescription, after procuring the herbs, soak them in boiling bathwater. Once the temperature is suitable, the young lord should immerse his entire body in it for half an hour. Do this daily, never shorten the time due to inconvenience, and ensure the water temperature is sufficient. Each set of two prescriptions should only be enough for three days. I will change the prescription after three days."
After giving these instructions, Yun Shu handed the two prescriptions to the siblings.
At the top of both prescriptions, it was clearly indicated: "Oral" and "Soaking Bath," making them easy to understand and preventing any mistakes.
Princess Ning De felt a warmth in her chest, a sense of hope. She and her brother exchanged glances.
She saw hope in her brother's eyes as well.
But…
"Is my condition serious?" Zhen Lin asked, somewhat anxiously.
Ever since she had taken his pulse, she hadn't mentioned his current state, so his heart was in his throat, unable to settle.
Yun Shu said calmly, "Serious."
The siblings' expressions changed upon hearing this.
Princess Ning De frowned tightly.
Zhen Lin paused for a moment, then resigned himself. He gave a self-deprecating laugh. "I knew it would be like this. If only…"
"The poison can be completely cleared within twenty days, but your body is too damaged. It will require good conditioning over the next five years," Yun Shu continued.
Upon hearing Yun Shu's words, the siblings felt their emotions fluctuating wildly.
At this moment, they found it difficult to articulate their feelings.
"Can my brother's body be recovered in five years?" Princess Ning De, quick-witted, was already thinking about the future. Complete detoxification was the first step, but how to fully restore her brother's health was the key.
Yun Shu looked at the siblings before her, her expression no longer as cold as before, but with a touch of gentleness. "Do not worry. After detoxification, I will leave behind a conditioning prescription. Follow the prescription and diet, and in five years, you will be able to ride horses and shoot arrows."
The siblings looked at each other in further astonishment.
Zhen Lin's voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly. "Can I truly ride horses and shoot arrows again?"
That had been his childhood hobby, and at that time, he even had a dedicated master teaching him martial arts.