Chapter 171 Another Backlash?

Xiao Lingxi turned her head and saw that it was indeed Doctor He, still wearing his slightly worn Taoist robe, looking like a sage.

However, there are faint bruises on his face, indicating that he has spent a lot of time and energy on Xiaoyu's condition these past few days.

Zhao Yueru and Su Xiaoyu's father, Su Zhong, followed behind him.

Zhao Yueru's eyes were red and swollen, clearly she had shed many tears because of her daughter's coma.

Su Zhong was dressed in a brand-new fifth-rank military officer's uniform, with a military saber at his waist. He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, but a layer of worry shrouded his brows.

During this suppression of the rebellion, Su Zhong followed Xiao Jingheng to protect the Crown Prince amidst the chaos of battle, earning merit and being appointed as a valiant cavalry guard after entering the capital.

The Divine Physician Crane held a delicate little porcelain bottle in his hand, his expression not very good. He had clearly heard what Xiao Lingxi had just said.

He handed the porcelain bottle to Zhao Yueru and said, "This is the medicinal material I have refined by searching through ancient books these past few days. This is the 'Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill,' which has a powerful effect, but it is also the best at nourishing the soul and stimulating vitality. Perhaps it will be effective for Xiaoyu. Let's give her one pill to try first."

Zhao Yueru accepted the medicine bottle with trembling hands, as if holding a life-saving hope, and repeatedly thanked him, "Thank you so much, doctor, thank you so much, doctor."

At this moment, Xiao Jingheng, who had been silently guarding the bedside, slowly raised his head. His eyes were bloodshot, but still sharp.

"Elder He...besides medicine, is there any other way? No matter how difficult it is, or what is needed, please feel free to tell me."

When Doctor He met Xiao Jingheng's gaze, which seemed to see right through him, he sighed inwardly.

His eyes flickered almost imperceptibly, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, but in the end he shook his head.

“Your Highness, if I had any other method, I would have used it on Su girl long ago. Her condition is really strange. The blood stasis from her external injuries has dissipated, her internal organs are undamaged, and although her pulse is weak, it is steady. It’s as if her soul is locked by something and she has no reaction to the outside world.”

"In my decades of medical practice, this is the first time I've encountered such a situation."

Xiao Jingheng's heart sank suddenly, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

Is this statement by Doctor Crane... another case of fate backlash?

But I clearly didn't let her personally intervene in the plot. Why is this happening?

Xiao Jingheng was completely baffled.

At this moment, the Divine Physician Crane walked to the bedside and instructed Zhao Yueru, "Madam, dissolve this pill and feed it to her. I will then perform a set of 'Soul-Stabilizing Needles' to help the medicine dissolve and protect her heart and soul."

Zhao Yueru quickly did as she was told, carefully dissolving the longan-sized pill in warm water and feeding it to Su Xiaoyu little by little.

The divine physician then took out his needle pouch and began to administer acupuncture to Su Xiaoyu.

After feeding the medicine, Zhao Yueru watched Doctor He administer acupuncture, and then looked at Xiao Jingheng, whose face looked haggard. She felt both heartache and gratitude.

"Your Highness, you've been keeping watch here all night. Xiaoyu has me and her father looking after her, as well as Doctor He. You should go and rest. What if you get tired too? Xiaoyu will be very worried if she finds out."

Su Zhong also spoke up at the right time, "Yes, Your Highness, our whole family will never forget your great kindness to Xiaoyu, but you must take care of yourself. We are here, so don't worry."

Xiao Jingheng's gaze remained fixed on Su Xiaoyu's face. After a moment of silence, he finally stood up slowly.

He then nodded to Zhao Yueru and Su Zhong, "If anything happens, be sure to send someone to tell me immediately."

After that, he left the courtyard with Xiao Lingxi.

On the way, Xiao Lingxi felt the same way and kept sighing.

"This silly girl, how could she be so silly? How could she dare to rush forward and shield His Majesty from that blow back then? She's clearly just a greedy little girl..."

"She saved His Majesty! Such a tremendous achievement! If she wakes up, she'll be rewarded with gold and silver, and even a title wouldn't be too much. She'll be able to marry, have children, and enjoy endless wealth and honor for the rest of her life. How wonderful!"

"May God have mercy on her and, in view of her sincere heart, let her wake up soon."

Xiao Lingxi and Xiao Jingheng walked side by side on the road, chatting away.

Xiao Jingheng remained silent, his mind preoccupied with what Doctor He had just said, and he was somewhat lost in thought.

According to Xiaoyu's inner thoughts, he knew that the Third Prince wanted to plot against the Crown Prince so that he would fall from his horse and become disabled.

According to previous patterns, only when Xiaoyu intervenes in the plot will there be a backlash.

But this time, even though it wasn't her interference, why is she still not fully awake even after her external injuries have healed?

How can I escape the influence of this damn plot twist?

Just then, a servant came to report: "Your Highness, Second Miss, Miss Lin from the Grand Tutor's Mansion requests an audience, saying she has a way to revive Miss Su."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingxi's eyebrows instantly furrowed.

"Lin Wan'er? She can cure Xiao Yu?" Xiao Lingxi rolled her eyes.

"Does she no longer want to be a noble lady and instead want to become a female doctor? Even the Divine Physician Crane is helpless; how could she be more capable than the people of Medicine King Valley?"

"I'd like to see what kind of face she has to make such a boast!"

Xiao Lingxi looked eager to rush towards Lin Wan'er.

However, he had only taken a few steps when his older brother called him back.

"stop!"

"Brother? That Lin Wan'er is clearly a wolf in sheep's clothing, she's up to no good. Why won't you let me go? What if she..."

"You can go down now. The palace sent some fabric this morning. Go and help your mother choose some, and also pick out a couple for Xiaoyu."

Seeing the unquestionable look in her elder brother's eyes, Xiao Lingxi knew that arguing further was useless, so she could only stomp her foot in frustration.

"Alright then, I'll go check out the materials first, but brother, please be careful not to be fooled by her pitiful appearance."

"If she dares to try anything funny, you mustn't be soft-hearted, big brother!"

After saying that, she glared at the servant who brought the news, as if blaming him for bringing Lin Wan'er into this 'trouble'.

After Xiao Lingxi had gone far away, Xiao Jingheng instructed the servants: "Go and invite Miss Lin to the front hall. No one is allowed to approach without my permission."

"Yes, Your Highness."

A moment later, in the front courtyard flower hall.

Lin Wan'er stood alone in the hall. Today she was dressed in an elegant ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with a light blue shawl over it. Her hair was simply styled with a white jade hairpin, and she wore light makeup. Her expression was one of perfect tranquility.

Hearing footsteps, Lin Wan'er turned around and gave Xiao Jingheng a graceful bow.

"Your subject, Lin Wan'er, greets Your Highness."

Xiao Jingheng didn't waste any words with her and went straight to the point: "Miss Lin, do you have a way to wake Xiaoyu up?"

Lin Wan'er seemed to have anticipated his attitude and showed no surprise, saying loudly:

"Yes, Miss Su is unconscious this time. I heard that even Physician He is helpless. So I guess that Miss Su's illness... is probably not an ordinary injury or illness, and cannot be cured by medicine."

"Oh? Miss Lin, what makes you say that? Do you perhaps have some knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine?"

These words carried a clear sense of skepticism and alienation.

Lin Wan'er smiled slightly, her smile gentle and graceful, as if she knew everything.

"Your Highness is joking. I know nothing about medicine. I have only heard some strange tales and thus made some guesses."

She stepped forward again. "Doesn't Your Highness find it strange? Miss Su's internal organs are undamaged, and the blood clots have dissipated, yet she remains completely unaware of the outside world. Has Your Highness ever heard of... the power of 'rules'?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Jingheng's eyes suddenly sharpened!