Chapter 34 Itinerant Doctor

He turned out to be an itinerant doctor.

Because of Wen Zhiming, Meng Lingge is very interested in people with medical skills.

Unfortunately, this person looks too young and probably doesn't have much ability.

His statement that he had some medical knowledge was perhaps not modesty, but a fact.

Meng Lingge asked with some doubt, "If Magistrate Liu wants to treat his aunt's illness, why doesn't he seek out a renowned doctor from the capital, but instead hires a traveling doctor like you from out of town? If things are really as you say, and this isn't your fault, then why are you afraid of him? You may escape today, but what about the future?"

“The Crown Princess may not know this Magistrate Liu,” the man said with a bitter smile. “He has always bullied the weak and treated human life like dirt. If I hadn’t escaped today, I would be dead by now. His concubine has a rather unusual illness that even the most senior doctors in the capital have never seen before, and I happen to be quite skilled in treating rare and unusual diseases, so someone recommended me to Magistrate Liu. As for the future, I haven’t thought that far ahead; I’ll just wait and see.”

Meng Lingge didn't pay attention to his subsequent explanation; her mind was completely occupied by that one sentence.

"And I happen to be quite good at treating rare and unusual diseases."

The imperial physicians were helpless with Wen Zhiming's condition. There was no other way at the moment, so perhaps they could give this person a try.

At such a young age, he may not possess miraculous medical skills, but it is quite possible that he is proficient in one area.

However, we must be extremely cautious about the Crown Prince's affairs. This person's background is unknown, and we do not know whether what he says is true or false. We still need to investigate and test him further.

Seeing that Meng Lingge had stopped speaking and Wen Zhiming was looking at him with hostility, Su Leran felt somewhat at a loss and could only awkwardly smile and say, "Thank you for saving my life, Your Highness and Your Highness's wife. Once we pass this alley, you can put me down. They shouldn't be able to catch up."

Wen Zhiming was not satisfied: "Why aren't you saying anything?"

"What did you say?" Su Leran asked, then suddenly remembered the young master's preferences and quickly replied respectfully, "The young master and the young master's wife are the most well-matched and loving couple I have ever seen. The young master is handsome and dashing, and the young master's wife is stunningly beautiful and elegant. You will surely grow old together in perfect harmony..."

He had noticed something was off about Wen Zhiming earlier. Although his appearance and figure were those of an adult, his eyes still held a childish quality. His face was fair, but his arms were somewhat bruised. His words and actions also did not match his image.

Based on her own judgment and noticing that Wen Zhiming cared a lot about the Crown Princess, Su Leran simply tried to please him like she was coaxing a child. Sure enough, Wen Zhiming agreed to let the guards rescue him.

He racked his brains for words of praise, and Wen Zhiming's smile deepened, but he still looked at him expectantly, clearly urging him to continue.

Su Leran inwardly groaned. He wasn't a scholar who could speak eloquently; where did he get so many words of praise?

His lips curled into a bitter smile, and he spoke slower and slower, blinking his eyes as he looked to Meng Lingge for help.

"Alright," Meng Lingge interrupted gently, smiling at Wen Zhiming. "Husband, let's see this through to the end. Let's settle Doctor Su in a safe place so Magistrate Liu can't find him, okay?"

Wen Zhiming was unwilling to refuse Meng Lingge, but this guy who spoke so sweetly was also very good-looking. If he spent too much time with Xiaoling'er, what if he made a move on her?

Guan Yi'an hasn't given up yet; we can't let another man come along and steal Xiao Ling'er from him.

He thought and thought, then hummed softly.

"We cannot let him live in the Prince's mansion."

“Alright, Father bought me a small courtyard before, and no one knows about it. There is only one nanny in charge of cleaning it, so let Doctor Su go there to avoid trouble for a while.”

Meng Lingge originally did not intend to let Su Leran live in the Prince's Mansion. Firstly, it was not safe to bring him to the mansion before his identity was verified. Secondly, the mansion was full of people and gossip, which could easily cause unnecessary trouble.

The small courtyard her father gave her was quiet and unassuming amidst the hustle and bustle, making it the perfect hiding place. Crucially, it wasn't far from the Prince's mansion, so she could respond to any situation immediately.

Having persuaded Wen Zhiming, Meng Lingge turned to Su Leran and asked, "Dr. Su, are you willing to do this?"

"Wouldn't this be too much trouble for the Crown Prince and his wife?" Su Leran wanted to nod immediately, but she still asked politely.

Prince Wen's gaze was really unfriendly.

Meng Lingge said softly, "It's no trouble at all. You can stay here and leave after this matter has calmed down."

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness and Your Highness." Su Leran wanted to clasp her hands in thanks, but because she was tied up, she could not do so and could only nod in gratitude.

Magistrate Liu now hated him intensely, and he valued his life, genuinely wanting to avoid being arrested. Finding a quiet place to hide would be the best thing ever.

Meng Lingge instructed the coachman to change the route, and soon they arrived at the small courtyard under her name.

The small courtyard was located behind the market. The alley was lined with houses of similar size. This small courtyard, named Yun Shen Ge, was at the very end of the alley. Meng Lingge loved to stroll through this bustling market when she was young. To make it easier for her to rest when she got tired, Meng Xingyuan bought this small courtyard for her.

The place isn't big, but it's decorated in a warm and elegant way.

Meng Lingge had not been here for several months, and it was late at night when she arrived. When the old nanny guarding the courtyard lit the lamp and opened the door, it took her several seconds to react when she saw Meng Lingge.

"Young Miss?"

Meng Lingge had the guards release Su Leran and pushed her next to the old nanny: "Nanny Li, this Doctor Su is my friend. He doesn't have a place to stay in the capital for the time being, so I've arranged for him to stay here for a while. Please take care of him."

Granny Li nodded and said, "Since he is the young lady's friend, this old servant will certainly take good care of him. I will take this distinguished guest to the guest room to rest later."

Her job was to keep the courtyard clean so that Meng Lingge could move in whenever she needed to.

Granny Li was sent by Du Shiyin, and she knew how to behave appropriately.

She will do her job well and won't ask questions that are not her responsibility.

Meng Lingge looked at Su Leran and said, "Doctor Li, please stay here. My husband and I will come to see you when we have time."

The premise is that Su Leran's identity is correct and she did not lie to her.

Su Leran thanked her again and followed Granny Li into the guest room of Yun Shen Ge.

Meng Lingge and Wen Zhiming returned to the carriage and headed back towards the Prince's Mansion.

About half an hour later, the carriage entered the Prince Anshun's residence.

Princess Anshun had assumed they would stay overnight at the Prime Minister's residence, but upon hearing that the two had returned, she asked Granny Tang to inquire whether the young master was making a fuss about coming back. Meng Lingge explained that she had gotten used to staying at the Prince's residence these past few days, so she decided it would be better to go home to sleep.

Princess Anshun was overjoyed to hear that Meng Lingge had already made the palace her home.

In most newlywed couples, the wife is not used to living in her husband's family home at first and always wants to stay at her parents' home for a few more days. However, Meng Lingge got used to the Prince's Mansion home in just a few days.

This eldest daughter of the Meng family is truly sensible and virtuous.