She used to think, like Zhen Xu, that Yun Shu's medical skills were just a minor hobby. But after being severely proven wrong, she realized she had underestimated Yun Shu!
Thinking of this, Yun Yueyin became restless, as if she had lost her soul.
Could it be Yun Shu?
Both were young women, and both possessed medical skills.
"Someone who can gain the trust of the Heir Apparent and Princess Ningde cannot possibly be a fraud. She must have some medical knowledge, and perhaps even quite good skills," Yun Yueyin said, biting her red lip.
Zhen Xu noticed Yun Yueyin's absentmindedness and her words that seemed to praise others, feeling a bit displeased. "Zhenzhen, what's wrong with you today? Whenever that female swindler is mentioned, you seem to be out of sorts."
Yun Yueyin hadn't expected her emotions to be so transparent. She pursed her lips and said sternly, "One must never be careless. If we are, we will surely regret it one day. Husband, can we find out what prescription they gave the Heir Apparent?"
If she could get the prescription, she could ask someone about it and confirm whether the person who wrote it had exceptional medical skills, and whether it was Yun Shu.
Zhen Xu shook his head. "It's impossible to obtain. The pharmacies in the capital are almost all owned by those siblings, and their close associates are tight-lipped. My men can't get close enough to get their prescriptions. How about you find an opportunity to probe those two female swindlers? You've always been clever and can offer me advice. Those two swindlers will be no match for you."
Upon hearing this, Yun Yueyin flatly refused, "Absolutely not."
"Why? Women always have things to talk about when they're together, and you might glean some information we need. Besides, we've been married for some time, and you still haven't conceived. While I know this can't be rushed, you could use it as a reason to approach them and have them examine your condition," Zhen Xu said, his idea suddenly seeming viable.
However, he also suddenly realized something. He and Zhenzhen were intimate almost every day, so why was Zhenzhen still not pregnant? His mother had also stressed the importance of bearing the eldest grandson of the Pingyang Prince's manor as soon as possible.
At first, he wasn't in a hurry. After all, they were newlyweds, and he wanted to spend more intimate time with Zhenzhen. But now, it suddenly struck him that months had passed, and Zhenzhen was still not pregnant!
Yun Yueyin's eyes darted away, avoiding Zhen Xu's gaze. She knitted her brows slightly, putting on a look of grievance. "I've been secretly worried about this lately, and I've even visited doctors privately, but they all say there's nothing they can do, and it's a matter of fate."
She secretly clenched her hands.
Her long fingernails dug into her flesh.
She had initially thought he would ask about it later, but it seemed she had to find a way to get pregnant quickly. Otherwise, not only would he become suspicious, but her mother-in-law would also not tolerate her.
Thinking of the many challenges she now faced, she tightened her grip even more.
This was the wealth and status she had finally obtained. She absolutely could not lose it.
She refused to believe that heaven would always be against her. Back in Dongning Country, she had stumbled at Yun Shu's hands. Now, she had traveled thousands of miles to Xixia Country, and it was impossible for her to encounter Yun Shu again at the Pingyang Prince's manor from such a distance!
Moreover, if Yun Shu could learn medicine from someone, other women could too.
Besides, General Li De was looking for Yun Shu. How could Yun Shu possibly enter the Pingyang Prince's manor and be discovered?
With this thought, she felt a sudden clarity.
"I'm sorry, Zhenzhen, it's my fault. I shouldn't have spoken to you like that. As a woman, you must want to have our son as soon as possible even more than I do," Zhen Xu was always easily swayed by Yun Yueyin.
Moreover, Zhen Xu was completely satisfied with Yun Yueyin in every aspect.
"I know your feelings for me, husband, which is why I haven't brought this up. It's precisely because of this that I don't want to disappoint you and have been seeking medical advice privately. However, what you said is very true, husband. I should go and investigate those two women." Yun Yueyin replied softly.
Zhen Xu nodded repeatedly. "Zhenzhen, you are truly my good wife. There is no woman in the entire capital who can compare to you."
Yun Yueyin leaned into Zhen Xu's embrace, her body seemingly boneless. "With our hearts united, husband, we will surely achieve what we both desire. I believe you will become the most prominent person in the capital, and the position of Heir Apparent will belong to you sooner or later. I will help you eliminate those obstacles."
Even if that divine doctor was indeed Yun Shu, so what? They were in Xixia Country now. Her current identity was the second young mistress of the Pingyang Prince's manor, Zhen Xu's lawfully wedded wife. Moreover, she had assumed a new identity; only her current face was the same as before.
As she thought more, Yun Yueyin's worries lessened.
She would find an opportunity to meet those two in the next couple of days.
...
Princess Ningde had just finished bathing and was drying her hair when Zhang Quan's voice came from outside the door. Zhang Quan said, "Your Highness, Miss Ning has arrived and has been settled in. She should be resting now. The Heir Apparent asks Your Highness not to worry."
"She's here?" Lu Qiao exclaimed.
She had thought Miss Ning wouldn't come. After all, everyone in the manor was calling Miss Ning a fraud. Over the past few years, she had personally witnessed the Princess and the Heir Apparent being deceived by those who claimed to be divine doctors and could slowly cure the Heir Apparent. In the end, they were exposed by the Princess and the Heir Apparent within a couple of days.
Just now, she had been telling the Princess if Miss Ning would come.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Quan arrived with this good news.
Princess Ningde looked at herself in the bronze mirror, clearly relieved. "Good. It's too late today. I'll see Miss Ning tomorrow. And has the Heir Apparent started his medicinal bath yet?"
She still felt that she wouldn't be able to sleep peacefully tonight.
Her brother had never taken a medicinal bath before. What impact it would have on her brother was yet unknown.
"Your Highness, please rest assured. The Heir Apparent has already begun his bath. He said Your Highness need not worry and should sleep soundly tonight. If anything happens, he will instruct the servants to inform you," Zhang Quan said to Princess Ningde, following Zhen Lin's instructions.
Princess Ningde immediately smiled. "Brother truly understands me."
"Your Highness also understands the Heir Apparent," Lu Qiao quickly added.
Princess Ningde smiled at Lu Qiao, then yawned. "Alright, I suppose nothing will happen. I'll rest early. I'll go see how the Heir Apparent is doing tomorrow."
"Your Highness worries too much every day. Please take care of yourself," Lu Qiao said, concerned about her mistress's health.
Princess Ningde looked at herself in the bronze mirror, her heart still unsettled. She had a feeling that something was beyond her control.
After thinking for a while, sleepiness overcame her. As she lay on the bed and closed her eyes, she made a decision: she would ask her brother to invite Prince Jin to visit the Pingyang Prince's manor. She needed to confirm it one more time.