The thought of becoming a laughingstock in the palace—no, it's probably already out of the palace by now—made Xie Jingyan so angry that his back teeth itched.

However, he also knew that Shen Wan cared about him. His illness came on inexplicably, and it was normal for him and Fu Shu to suspect that it was a side effect of the aphrodisiac.

But he couldn't stand Shen Wan's cowardly yet stubborn appearance, so he said, "Come here."

Shen Wan wanted to run away, but she didn't dare.

She almost shuffled over, and when she got close, Xie Jingyan stretched out his arm and pulled Shen Wan into his arms. Just when Shen Wan thought he was going to kiss her, he bit her earlobe, causing her body to tremble. She tried to shrink her neck but couldn't.

Shen Wan's earlobes were her most sensitive spot; they would go weak at the slightest touch. This bastard was doing it on purpose!

Shen Wan gripped his brocade robe tightly, letting him do as he pleased. Just as Xie Jingyan was about to lose control and carry her to the bed, a maid's exclamation rang out. Shen Wan reacted and immediately pushed Xie Jingyan away.

That cry just now sounded like Dong'er...

Just then, Haitang's voice came, "Dong'er, why is your face so red? Did you invite the Prince and Princess to lunch?"

"...We didn't invite you."

After uttering just two words, Dong'er ran off.

Haitang walked over and saw Shen Wan go out, her face also very red. Behind her, a certain gentleman whose foot had been stepped on was grimacing in pain.

When Shen Wan returned to her room, the maid had already set out the meal. Yin Shuang glanced at the table and said, "Why are you making dishes that the Prince doesn't like? Who gave the small kitchen the audacity to do this?"

Haitang said, "This was specially instructed by the Princess before she entered the palace."

Silver Frost, "..."

So it turns out the princess gave him that courage.

Haitang didn't want to talk about the way the kitchen staff looked at her when she gave the orders. It was as if the princess was deliberately manipulating the prince. However, the kitchen staff had such suspicions, but they didn't dare to disobey. After all, the last time the princess went to the kitchen, the prince had diarrhea from eating her food, but the prince didn't blame her at all. He was even worried about her health. The emperor even bestowed a royal chef upon the princess.

With the princess making such arrangements, who would dare disobey?

The princess sent the prince to sleep in the study, which made him furious, but he had no choice but to obediently sleep there.

In this royal residence, everyone needs to be clear about who is the boss and who is the second-in-command.

That's how this table of dishes ended up being a feast that Xie Jingyan usually wouldn't touch with his chopsticks.

Xie Jingyan is very tired.

He sat down, and Shen Wan said solicitously, "Try these, these are dishes you didn't like to eat before."

Xie Jingyan, "..."

Silver Frost, "..."

Haitang, "..."

The two maids' lips twitched uncontrollably.

Doesn't the princess realize that her words and her obsequious expression don't match at all?

Xie Jingyan's forehead creased with annoyance, but he didn't say a word, not even a hint of anger. It was his own fault for having such a wretched appetite. These dishes, which usually made him want to sulk, looked exceptionally appetizing now, and he wanted to reach for his chopsticks.

He wanted to know what kind of bizarre disease he had, feeling that it was specifically created to treat him.

Xie Jingyan picked up his chopsticks and resignedly began to eat.

I don't know if he'll throw up again, but right now he seems to have a good appetite.

Zhao's mother secretly took a look and was worried that Xie Jingyan would get angry if he saw these dishes, so she prepared a few more of his favorite dishes. If she noticed anything amiss, she would quickly have the dishes served.

Seeing that Xie Jingyan had tasted every dish without showing the slightest sign of dislike, Zhao's mother began to wonder if there was something wrong with her eyes.

The prince actually ate them all.

The princess actually cured the prince's picky eating habits.

It is said that one thing can subdue another.

The only one who can probably tame the prince is probably the princess.

From now on, if the Princess says one thing, you must never say another; you must always follow the Princess's lead.

Zhao's mother came quietly and left quietly.

Shen Wan kept putting food on Xie Jingyan's plate. Xie Jingyan had been vomiting from eating too much these past two days and was already hungry. Shen Wan had an even better appetite, and the two of them finished off all seven dishes and soup. Yin Shuang and Hai Tang were worried that the two of them would overeat.

After finishing their meal, they put down their chopsticks. Qiu'er came in and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness, the Emperor has ordered a public notice to find a renowned physician. Whoever cures Your Highness's illness will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold and a hundred acres of fertile land."

Shen Wan entered the palace today intending to ask the Emperor to do so, but was distracted by Fu Shu's matter. Shen Wan embarrassed Xie Jingyan and fled in a hurry, without even having a chance to speak to the Emperor.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor and she had the same idea.

The Emperor was just as worried about Xie Jingyan's illness as she was.

The Emperor posted a notice offering a reward, and almost as soon as the notice was posted, doctors from the capital came to Prince Ling's residence. They weren't just there for the Emperor's reward; if they could cure an illness that even the imperial physicians couldn't, it would be a great opportunity to make a name for themselves. Regardless of whether they could cure the illness or not, it was always good to try their luck, just in case they stumbled upon a lucky find.

Before Shen Wan and Xie Jingyan had finished their lunch, the doctor was already waiting in the main hall of Moyuxuan. After finishing their meal, Shen Wan pulled Xie Jingyan to have the doctor take their pulse.

In one afternoon, I saw no fewer than a dozen or twenty doctors.

By the end, Xie Jingyan sat there impatiently, one hand outstretched for the doctor to take his pulse, the other holding a book to read...

Those doctors came with their heads held high, but left doubting their own medical skills.

The Emperor himself issued a public notice seeking a doctor; Prince Ling must be seriously ill, yet they couldn't diagnose anything wrong with him...

When Xie Jingyan had the doctor take his pulse, Shen Wan stood by his side. If she hadn't been holding his pulse, Xie Jingyan would have left long ago. How could he have patiently sat there for an entire afternoon?

After seeing the last doctor, Shen Wan's legs were numb from standing. She asked, "Are there no more doctors coming?"

Steward Zhou said, "His Highness is tired today and has instructed the front courtyard to turn away the doctors who came and tell them to come again tomorrow."

After seeing so many doctors, none of them had been effective, and Steward Zhou was deeply worried.

Shen Wan was too tired to speak. She went back to her room and immediately collapsed onto the small couch, not wanting to move. Yin Shuang felt sorry for her. Zhou Mama waved to Yin Shuang from outside the beaded curtain. Yin Shuang went over and waited for her to return. Shen Wan sat up and asked, "What is it?"

Yinshuang replied, "The Princess Consort of Jin is pregnant, and the Emperor has bestowed many rewards upon her, as have the Empress and the Empress Dowager. Many people have come to offer their congratulations, and Zhou Mama asked the Princess Consort if she wanted to prepare a congratulatory gift to send..."

Shen Wan hadn't even considered this. "No need to see me out."

Fu Shu is pregnant. If someone were to tamper with her gift, she would be in deep trouble.

She was busy taking care of Xie Jingyan and had no time for these welcoming and sending-off affairs. Even Empress Song couldn't find fault with her, so why should she bother?

Yinshuang then went to report to Zhao Mama.

Shen Wan sat down at the table, picked up her teacup, and took a sip when Yin Shuang ran back, her face beaming with a smile that was almost blinding.

This looks like something good is about to happen.

As Shen Wan was thinking this, she heard Yin Shuang grin and say, "Your Highness, the Third Master has been sent away by the Emperor..."