The constant hustle and bustle around her made Song Tangxue feel a little annoyed, but she couldn't shake off the noise.

It kept buzzing around my ears, making my head ache.

My nasal cavity was filled with the smell of medicine, and I could already taste bitterness in my mouth. Had I been rescued?

Struggling to open my heavy eyelids, I was greeted by exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters, with heavy curtains hanging down, unable to conceal the luxury of the room.

It will definitely not be at the Song residence.

Before her hazy thoughts could even form, the voices of those discussions had already forced their way into her ears as she woke up.

"Which one do you think holds more weight in His Highness's heart, Miss Song or Miss Song the Second?"

"Of course it's Miss Song. The two grew up together as childhood sweethearts. You've never seen His Highness the Crown Prince coaxing her like that."

"But this is the Crown Princess chosen by the Emperor. No matter how favored Miss Song is, she can't surpass her status. Besides, the Crown Prince has already taken her back to his residence to recuperate..."

"..."

It was that same boring, repetitive chatter again. Song Tangxue felt irritated, but she did manage to figure out where she was from the idle chatter of the palace maids.

The Crown Prince's Residence.

The thought of being in the same mansion as Li Zhaoxian, breathing the same air, made Song Tangxue feel her wounds hurt even more.

I wish I could escape immediately.

"Cough cough..." His throat was dry because he hadn't drunk water for a long time, and he couldn't help but make a sound, panting and his face turned a little red.

The gossiping palace maids immediately fell silent, trembling as they lowered their heads.

Discussing family matters is a capital offense; they only dared to spout nonsense here because they knew Song Tangxue wouldn't wake up anytime soon.

Even if Song Tangxue is not favored, she will still be the mistress of the Crown Prince's residence in the future, and it will be easy for her to punish them.

One of the timid girls already had tears welling up in her eyes. This was the one who had just said that Song Tangxue was not as favored as Song Tangli. It was perfectly normal for a few people to die in the palace.

Unable to bear the pressure, the young palace maid fell to the ground with a thud, whether kneeling or collapsing was unclear.

These young palace maids were all quite young. Once someone started, they all knelt down one after another, saying, "Miss Song, we were wrong."

"Please, Miss Song, have mercy and spare our lives!"

The mournful cry startled the birds outside. Song Tangxue waved her weak hand, feeling unwell all over after just waking up.

"No need, just be careful what you say in the future." Song Tangxue was not interested in the Crown Prince's residence and would not enter it herself.

It's just a few words of gossip; it won't cost you anything.

The young palace maids happily wiped away their tears, and one of them stepped forward: "Miss Song, are you going to get up? The medicine is almost ready, I'll go and get it."

Having won Song Tangxue's favor, the palace maids served her even more diligently; Miss Song was truly beautiful inside and out.

When His Highness the Crown Prince carried Song Tangxue in, they were all stunned. They were amazed that such a beautiful person existed in the world!

That's why they couldn't help but discuss the two of them, since they would both be masters of the Crown Prince's residence in the future.

The young palace maids were still quite young, and they quickly became friends with Song Tangxue, their unpretentious mistress.

Song Tangxue looked at them as if they were her childhood sweethearts, her eyes inevitably filled with affection.

As for the issue of not distinguishing between superiors and inferiors, she is not her servant; it is Song Tangli who should be concerned.

"You're awake?" Li Zhaoxian asked as soon as he heard the news.

Song Tangxue's good mood immediately vanished by half. She lay half-reclined on the bed, her smile completely gone: "Your Highness, I am not feeling well, so I will not pay my respects."

Li Zhaoxian didn't dwell on it, lest others accuse him of bullying her: "If you're not feeling well, just lie down. You are my wife, and I'm not the kind of person who's unreasonable."

Upon hearing Li Zhaoxian's words, Song Tangxue felt like throwing up her dinner from the night before; she really knew how to take advantage of the situation.

The room was filled with the smell of medicine. Li Zhaoxian hadn't expected that Song Tangxue would be poisoned. It seemed that what Xie Qianzhong said was true.

"What kind of thugs did you encounter? I will definitely catch them for you," Li Zhaoxian asked her as he sat down at the tea table.

Thug?

The prince, for some unknown reason, had saved him by sheer coincidence, and thought he had encountered a villain.

She had just examined the wound on her ankle; it was deep enough to expose the bone, and the surrounding area was a dark black, a testament to the power of the whip.

Song Tangxue frowned, thinking that Dong Zhao might be related to Xie Qianzhong, pursed her lips, and remained silent.

"Xie Qianzhong said you encountered thugs and were frightened?" Li Zhaoxian noticed the change in her expression and a strange feeling flashed through his mind.

After all, she was a young girl who hadn't yet left her secluded home, so it's understandable that she was frightened by such a shock.

Li Zhaoxian stood up and walked to Song Tangxue. He decided to offer her some comfort, since they were destined to spend their lives together.

Sensing his intention, Song Tangxue cleverly dodged it: "I'm not the kind of little girl who cries and whines; I don't need anyone to comfort me."

This statement made Lee So-hyeon feel that it was implying something.

"The thugs were dressed in black, about ten of them, and their faces were covered, so I couldn't see them clearly. It just so happened that Lord Xie was passing by and saved me." Thugs, of course, are usually dressed in black and their faces are obscured, so this description is accurate.

Were the group of about ten people there after Shen Zhaozhao, or were they simply there to rob her?

If it is the latter, Kyoto will certainly be in turmoil.

As the crown prince, he might be impeached.

Song Tangxue moved back without any hesitation until she was pressed against the wall before stopping: "Your Highness, please move back a little, lest I pass on my illness to you."

Anyone who can't see through Song Tangxue's avoidance is a fool. Li Zhaoxian frowned: "I am the Crown Prince, immune to all poisons, why would I be afraid of your illness?"

"If someone is immune to all poisons, then they're not human." Song Tangxue was a doctor and couldn't stand people making such boastful claims. "Your Highness, it's best not to risk your life. If my sister misunderstands, I won't be able to explain myself."

As the crown prince, Li Zhaoxian held a high position and had his own pride. Being humiliated like this, he naturally didn't want to stay there and left with a cold snort.

Once outside, the cold wind cleared my head a bit.

In the past, I was the one who always questioned her because of Ali, so it's understandable that she felt resentful. It's just a young woman being jealous.

Song Tangxue breathed a sigh of relief. A young palace maid cautiously approached her: "Miss Song, Imperial Physician Chen Ping is waiting outside. Would you like to ask him to come in and examine you?"

Song Tangxue nodded, feeling more at ease having the imperial physician examine her.

When Chen Ping came in, Song Tangxue looked surprised, but quickly concealed it and carefully examined his features.

He had a handsome and refined appearance, with clear eyes like a spring. Dressed in the robes of the Imperial Medical Academy, he looked to be no more than twenty years old.

To enter the Imperial Hospital at such a young age, one must have a rather unusual background.

While Chen Ping was taking Song Tangxue's pulse, he casually said to the little palace maid beside Song Tangxue, "The fire outside needs to be kept under control. Go and keep an eye on it."