That softness was fleeting, and Sang Shijing suddenly opened his eyes.

Upon opening her eyes, she saw Li Yunyan's cheeks flushed, her eyelids slightly lowered, and she asked in a soft, sweet voice, "Are you still angry now?"

Sang Shijing felt like her heart was about to jump out of her chest, and she couldn't care less about being angry.

His Adam's apple bobbed wildly, and an irrepressible urge to kiss her again welled up in his mind.

The idea was terrible, and he clenched his fists, trying to suppress it.

In the end, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

He pulled her over with a large hand, and placed a palm on the back of her head.

Their eyes met, and Li Yunyan looked at him shyly, seeing the deep affection in his eyes.

He didn't rush to cover her lips, but instead gently stroked her pink lips with his thumb, tracing their shape bit by bit.

I looked into her eyes again, waiting for her permission.

Li Yunyan nervously gripped his collar, her long eyelashes trembling, before shyly closing her eyes.

Sang Shijing's breath was light and rapid as he gently and eagerly pressed his lips to hers.

Their lips touched, and both of them trembled slightly.

He was quite awkward at first, only touching her lightly. After she didn't reject him, he slowly deepened his touch, patiently and restrainedly covering her, his movements slow and gentle.

His kiss was slightly cool, like morning dew on her lips, but as his kiss deepened, the coolness gradually turned into warmth, enveloping Li Yunyan's entire body.

Li Yunyan was captivated by the passionate kiss. Even after he released her, she remained stunned, staring blankly at him.

Seeing her dazed eyes, Sang Shijing's breathing became even more erratic.

He sighed and pulled her into his arms, his voice hoarse yet gentle, "Yanyan, I will not let you down!"

Li Yunyan was too shy to look up, so she hugged him back and buried herself in his arms, refusing to get up.

*

Li Yunyan's schedule became very full.

She would perform acupuncture on Sang Shijing once every morning and evening, and in the afternoon she would go to the palace to treat the fourth prince.

Fortunately, both Sang Shijing and the Fourth Prince recovered quickly! Sang Shijing was even able to go to Old Master Sang's courtyard to chat and play chess with him.

On this day, Li Yunyan and Sang Shijing came out of the East Palace. On their way out of the palace, they were stopped by two old women.

"Dr. Li, please wait!"

Li Yunyan looked at the two unfamiliar old women with suspicion. "May I ask what brings you here?"

The two old women curtsied to her, "Doctor Li, Her Highness Consort Min requests your presence!"

Sang Shijing's expression immediately turned serious. Consort Min was the birth mother of the Sixth Prince.

His gaze met Li Yunyan's, and he frowned and shook his head, indicating that she could not go.

Li Yunyan gave him a reassuring look.

The fact that Consort Min suddenly summoned her must be related to the Sixth Prince!

She was just worried about not having a chance to poison the Sixth Prince when the opportunity came knocking on her door!

"Please wait a moment, ladies. Allow me to speak with Young Master Sang for a few moments!"

The two old women were only there to fetch her and had no intention of making things difficult for her. Besides, with the young master of the Sang family present, they dared not do anything out of line and thus acquiesced.

Li Yunyan gave a slight bow and walked a few steps away from Sang Shijing.

"Yanyan!" Sang Shijing said in a low voice, "Consort Min is the birth mother of the Sixth Prince. I'm afraid she might have ulterior motives for summoning you over!"

"I know, don't worry!"

Li Yunyan glanced at the two old women and then whispered, "Trust me, I can protect myself!"

Sang Shijing's brows furrowed, his eyes filled with an unprecedented seriousness and coldness. He whispered a warning: "Take care of yourself. If you want to do anything, the Sang family will back you up!"

"Um!"

Li Yunyan gave him a reassuring smile, then turned and walked towards the two old women.

"Granny, lead the way!"

Watching Li Yunyan's departing figure, Sang Shijing's eyes were dark and unreadable.

Qinfang Palace.

Led by the nanny, Li Yunyan entered the main hall and met the still charming Consort Min.

And the sixth prince, who looked very proud and confident.

He really is here!

Li Yunyan lowered her eyes and bowed respectfully to the two of them.

"This humble woman greets Consort Min and His Highness the Sixth Prince!"

Consort Min spoke slowly, "Raise your head!"

Li Yunyan looked up and met her gaze for a moment, then lowered her head again, looking timid and cowardly.

"She really is a beauty! Get up!"

Consort Min glanced at Pang Xingyu, who smiled at her with a fawning expression.

Pang Xingyu strode over to Li Yunyan's side and, thinking himself dashing, extended his hand to her. "Miss Li, don't be nervous. My mother is very gentle!"

"yes."

Li Yunyan stood respectfully to the side and did not respond to his comment.

"I heard that Doctor Li has been treating the Fourth Prince recently?"

There was no point in hiding it; Consort Min could easily find out. So Li Yunyan replied truthfully, "Your Majesty, I have indeed been performing acupuncture on the Fourth Prince recently."

Consort Min's beautiful eyes flashed, "I've heard that Doctor Li is a miracle worker, even able to cure the congenital deficiency of the young master of the Sang family. Surely the Fourth Prince's illness will be cured soon too?"

Li Yunyan looked worried and shook her head. "The Fourth Prince's condition is much more complicated than Young Master Sang's. My medical skills are limited, and I can only alleviate the Fourth Prince's cough. As for other aspects, I am still helpless!"

Consort Min lowered her eyes, concealing the glint in them, and smiled, "It's already quite good that it can relieve the cough!"

She sneered inwardly. She had heard that the Eastern Palace was recently showering all sorts of rare medicinal herbs on people as if they were free! Combining this with what Li Yunyan had just said, Consort Min was certain that this naive girl must think that strong medicine could save lives. Little did she know that the temporary improvement might just be a death knell.

She looked at her son. Let him have this vase if he wants it! It won't cause any trouble anyway!

The Sixth Prince suddenly coughed twice, touching his neck, then frowned and said to Li Yunyan, "Miss Li, I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable in my throat. Could you take a look?"

Li Yunyan looked at Consort Min and found that she was drinking her tea by herself and did not seem to want to ask any questions.

She calmed herself down and sensed it again. Inside the inner palace, the princes' guards were not allowed to enter; only a few highly skilled eunuchs remained nearby, waiting outside the palace.

She pretended to hesitate with her head down, but was actually selecting medicine in the system.

The Sixth Prince was displeased and urged, "What? Miss Li can treat my Fourth Brother, but why are you hesitating when it's my turn?"

Li Yunyan seemed intimidated by his imposing manner and raised her head in alarm, "This humble woman dares not!"

Then, he walked slowly to Pang Xingyu's side and said, "Please, Sixth Prince, sit down, calm down, and then extend your wrist."

Her voice was soft and pleasant, and Pang Xingyu's anger, which had just surfaced, was soothed away by her.

He sat down and raised his wrist, staring intently at Li Yunyan's face with a determined look.

Li Yunyan seemed oblivious, moved closer to him, and raised her slender, jade-like fingers.

Pang Xingyu was caught off guard and was immediately captivated by a fragrant aroma.