Chapter 223 The Empress's Choice

"Your mother looks gentle, and everyone says she has a good temperament, but in fact, she is a typical member of the Ye family at heart."

She's stubborn; once she's made up her mind, nothing can sway her.

I told her that if she insisted on having you two, the day you were born would be the day she died.

She still gave birth to you.

However, she survived. At first, I thought there was something wrong with my pulse diagnosis, but later I found out...

Your father... well, how should I put it!

He's a rather awkward person, just as stubborn as your mother.

She wasn't ruthless enough to be an emperor, but she was a decent husband.

Your mother didn't necessarily follow the wrong person; what you see may not be the truth.

"Never mind, let's not talk about it anymore. You sent someone to the southwest to find me because of the Crown Prince's illness, right?" Old Master Lian looked at Ye Yunshu.

Ye Yunshu was stunned for a while before nodding seriously.

"Yes! The Crown Prince's health has been deteriorating day by day since the New Year. He has taken the last pill that his father had someone ask him to get from Medicine King Valley."

Stimulated by the passing of Lord Shangguan, the Crown Prince's health deteriorated.

I haven't been able to sleep at night lately.

I can't breathe when I lie down, and I can only barely rest by leaning against the bed frame.

"If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have dared to write six letters to Yaowang Valley in a row," Ye Yunshu said softly.

At this moment, Ye Yunshu, who seemed indifferent to everything, appeared like a child who had done something wrong in front of Mr. Lian.

Even the old man sighed.

He looked out the window at the capital city, then turned back to look at Ye Yunshu, whose face was full of worry.

"When will your father return to the capital?" Old Mr. Lian asked.

"We will arrive in the capital in ten days."

Is there anything you need, sir? As long as it's available in the capital, I can get it for you. My father also has a lot of rare medicinal herbs in his private treasury.

I'll take anything I can use.

"We don't have to wait for Father to return before we can use those things," Ye Yunshu quickly said.

The old man shook his head.

"It's not about these things. In terms of the completeness of medicinal herbs, can your father's private treasury be as complete as the medicine storehouse of Medicine King Valley?"

If you want to cure the Crown Prince's illness and save his life, your father, the Emperor, must intervene.

There are some things your father must know!

Well then! I'll be frank with you. I can cure the Crown Prince's illness, but I can't cure his fate. Just because I cured the Crown Prince doesn't mean I can rest easy.

When your father returns, I will discuss this matter with him properly.

Now... take this pill back and give it to the Crown Prince.

Take one pill after dinner each day with warm water, and he's guaranteed to get a good night's sleep.

As for how to treat his illness, I will consider it carefully! As Mr. Lian spoke, he took out a bottle of medicine from his bag and handed it to Ye Yunshu.

Ye Yunshu quickly and carefully took the pill.

Seeing Ye Yunshu's cautious demeanor, even the old gentleman couldn't help but offer a few words of advice.

"You're only a short time older than the Crown Prince, there's no need to worry so much!"

Ye Yunshu quickly smiled.

"It's not a matter of worrying or not worrying. We were born together, and I'm healthy and without illness, but the Crown Prince..."

I always felt that maybe I took away all the good luck, which is why the Crown Prince is like this.

Every time I think about these things, my heart aches.

The old man sighed softly.

"It's not your fault! Don't overthink it. I've been away from the capital for thirty years. Tell me what's happened in the capital all these years!"

Ye Yunshu immediately had the teahouse send over a set of tea-making utensils. While making tea, she told Mr. Lian about the things that had happened in the capital over the years.

From the moment she was born, she was taken to the Ye family and raised as a Ye family girl, until recently when the old master Shangguan passed away.

The old gentleman listened and nodded.

That old servant of the Shangguan family has also passed away. I never expected that he would still need the pill I gave him back then...

"Also, your apprentice Lian Qiao went to the southwest."

My people in the southwest sent a message saying that Lianqiao has also opened a Huimintang (a traditional Chinese medicine clinic) in the southwest, and often delivers medicine to the people.

The locals all call her Doctor Lian!

"Oh, she even gave me the jade pendant you gave her." Ye Yunshu quickly took out the jade pendant from her sleeve and showed it to Mr. Lian.

Even the old gentleman understood after just one glance at the jade pendant.

It must have been Ye Yunshu who helped Lian Qiao get revenge, which is why Lian Qiao gave her the jade pendant.

"Alright, stop trying to pull your little tricks on me."

Isn't it just that they want me to do my best to treat the Crown Prince?

Don't worry, since I've promised, I will do my best to treat the Crown Prince.

In terms of relationships, I am somewhat related to your Ye family.

You forgot? The first great fortune teller in your Ye family was my father's nephew's wife.

"If she were still alive, I would call her 'sister-in-law' whenever I saw her!" Mr. Lian said with a smile.

Ye Yunshu chuckled twice.

Yes, they are relatives!

But what good is it if they're relatives? Both her father and she have been searching for this old man for thirty years.

Something must have happened back then, otherwise why wouldn't this senior have set foot in the capital for thirty years?

...

Ye Yunshu stayed at the Chunbuwan Teahouse for a long time and talked a lot with Mr. Lian.

Originally, Mr. Lian wanted to stay at the Chunbuwan Teahouse, but Ye Yunshu insisted that Mr. Lian stay at the Crown Prince's Mansion.

"The courtyard has been prepared, so you can rest assured and stay here. You can also take the Crown Prince's pulse in advance."

How could the old gentleman not understand Ye Yunshu's thoughts?

This is because they're afraid I'll run away again!

"I won't wander off! I'm here to resolve this, not to look after a prisoner like this!"

Ye Yunshu quickly smiled apologetically.

"Please don't take offense, senior. It's just that... I feel at ease when you're here."

To be honest, in my heart, ten people from the Imperial Medical Academy are not as good as one of you.

"With you guarding the Crown Prince's residence, everyone can get a good night's sleep!" Ye Yunshu said cautiously.

After thinking about it, the old man finally agreed.

He'll stay anywhere, even the Crown Prince's residence!

And so, under the watchful eyes of everyone outside, Ye Yunshu personally helped Mr. Lian into the first carriage.

She herself went and rode in the second carriage.

The people of the capital were all surprised. Who was that white-haired old man? How could Princess Tianyuan treat him with such respect?

...

That evening, the old gentleman secretly took the prince's pulse and watched as the prince took a pill.

Ye Yunshu, who works in the Supervisory Department, also received the news.

"His Highness the Crown Prince has already retired for the night! The Crown Princess sent word that he is sleeping soundly in bed!"

Ye Yunshu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After she clasped her hands together in prayer, she suddenly gave another order.

"Please invite Aunt Cui here!"

Even the old gentleman's words today revealed some information... it seems there were things back then that he didn't know about.