The next morning, Yun Che followed Lan Xueruo to the Blue Wind Palace.
Entering the palace for the first time in his life, Yun Che felt a bit like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden. The palace's architecture was naturally extremely grand and luxurious, with golden glazed tiles shining everywhere in the sun, making Yun Che dazzled.
Lan Xueruo was still dressed in simple clothes. She would not be recognized outside, but who in the palace was not familiar with the only royal princess? Wherever they went, all kinds of guards and palace maids came in an endless stream. When they saw Lan Xueruo, they would hurriedly bow and respectfully call her "Princess Cang Yue". Yun Che followed Lan Xueruo without disguising himself or deliberately dressing up. The Crown Prince and the Third Prince naturally had a lot of spies in the palace. The fact that he followed Lan Xueruo into the palace would definitely be known to the Crown Prince and the Third Prince soon, but Yun Che did not take it to heart. On the contrary, if he disguised himself and the news spread that Princess Cang Yue brought a stranger into the palace to meet the emperor, and the Crown Prince and the Third Prince could not find this person, it might be a trouble for Lan Xueruo.
The palace was huge, and Lan Xueruo introduced the important buildings of the palace to Yun Che as they walked. Before they knew it, they had arrived in front of a magnificent palace.
"This is my father's bedroom." Lan Xueruo said, looking a little nervous. She was like an ordinary girl who was bringing her lover to her parents for the first time, and she was nervous that her parents would not approve of her.
There is a large pond on each side of the passage leading to the palace. The lotus flowers in the pond are in full bloom, with clear waves rippling, green willows brushing the water, lotus leaves swaying slightly, and lotus flowers swaying in the wind. The air is filled with a faint fragrance.
“Well, let’s go in.” Compared to Lan Xueruo, Yun Che was actually very calm.
Lan Xueruo led Yun Che to the emperor's bedroom. As soon as they stepped into the door, they saw an old man in a gray robe and a long beard walking towards them. Although the old man looked old, his hair and beard were black, and he was obviously very good at keeping fit. Even from a distance, Yun Che could smell a faint medicinal fragrance.
The old man was followed by two followers. Although they were just followers, arrogance could be seen in the depths of their eyes - even though this was in the imperial palace.
Seeing the old man, Lan Xueruo paused, then hurriedly went up to him, bowed slightly, and said politely: "Master Gu, you are here. How is my father's condition?"
Yun Che was surprised by Lan Xueruo's behavior. Judging from the old man's attire, he was obviously not from the royal family, but Lan Xueruo, a princess, actually took the initiative to greet him and even gave him a simple salute... When Lan Xueruo called out the three words "Master Gu", Yun Che's brows moved, and he immediately thought of someone.
"It's Your Highness the Princess." The old man returned the greeting with a smile, his face very kind: "I was summoned by the Emperor this morning, so I came to see you. The night wind was a little chilly last night, and the Emperor caught a cold, but it's nothing serious now. As for the Emperor's lifeblood... Alas, please forgive my incompetence, I can't find a solution."
"Master Gu, please don't say that. There is no cure in the world for a strained vital vein. If it weren't for Master Gu's care over the years, I'm afraid... In short, Master Gu, please don't blame yourself. Cang Yue thanks Master Gu for his kindness again." Lan Xueruo said with gratitude.
"Princess Cang Yue, you are really embarrassing me. Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will do my best to protect the emperor's body... Now the emperor is about to rest, if Your Highness wants to visit the emperor, please go in quickly, I will take my leave."
"Master Gu, rest in peace."
The old man carried the medicine box and walked away slowly with his followers. Lan Xueruo watched them leave, showing that she respected the old man very much. After the old man walked away, Lan Xueruo turned her eyes and explained to Yun Che: "He is the Master Gu I mentioned to you before. In the past few years, he has been treating my father's illness. It is also thanks to Master Gu that my father has been able to survive until now."
“Is his medical skill strong?” Yun Che asked casually, resting his chin on his hand.
"Master Gu Qiuhong is already 160 years old this year. He is known as the 'Medical Saint'. His medical skills are unmatched in the Cangfeng Empire. No one can match him. He is recognized as the number one divine doctor in Cangfeng. Moreover, Master Gu not only has excellent medical skills, but also understands the art of Tongxuan. He can help a Xuan practitioner to understand the three Xuanguans of Kuishui, Zique, and Xinmen. It is the dream of almost all Cangfeng Xuan practitioners to be able to understand the Xuanguan of Master Gu. Even the four major sects have always treated Master Gu as a distinguished guest and treated him with respect. Every year, they would ask Master Gu to help their core disciples understand the Xuanguan. Therefore, Master Gu's reputation in Cangfeng Imperial City is extremely high. The number of people who have requests to him, owe him lives, and owe him favors is countless. Therefore, no one has ever dared to offend Master Gu, otherwise, countless people would take the initiative to stand up for Master Gu... Including the four major sects of Tianjian Villa, Bingyun Immortal Palace, Xiao Sect, and Fentian Sect."
When Lan Xueruo said these words, her face was full of admiration, and it was obvious that she had some respect and admiration for this Master Gu.
“Medical Saint?” Yun Che’s mouth curled up, revealing a tiny arc of disdain… Medical Saint was the title of his master. And in his heart, since his master was a Medical Saint, no one else in this world could be called a Medical Saint!
“What is the character of this Master Gu?” Yun Che asked meaningfully.
Lan Xueruo said: "Master Gu is not only a master of medicine, but also kind and compassionate. He is never arrogant because he is the number one doctor. He never asks about the status of patients when treating them. When he treats some poor families, he often does not charge a penny. Therefore, Master Gu has a very good reputation in the Blue Wind Imperial Family, and everyone admires and praises him. However, it is said that his temper can be a bit stubborn sometimes. Some patients who offend him or he doesn't like for some reason, even if they are given ten thousand gold, he will never treat them."
“Oh, really…” Yun Che nodded, “Let’s go, let’s go in and see your father.”
When it comes to judging people, ten Lan Xueruo are no match for Yun Che. When Yun Che saw Gu Qiuhong for the first time, he immediately concluded that... this old man is definitely not a good person!
There is no special reason, it's just a feeling, a feeling that was cultivated after being hunted by countless people, witnessing countless ugliness, and experiencing countless brink of life and death.
After entering the bedroom, the middle-aged eunuch beside the emperor immediately went in to report.
"Since my father suddenly fell ill three years ago, he has spent most of his time in this palace and rarely goes out. This is because my father is too weak and cannot stand the slightest cold. Even a minor illness could put his life in danger." Lan Xueruo said with a gloomy look, "In my father's current condition, he is no longer able to manage state affairs. But my eldest and third brothers have brought trouble to my father. Not only have they been disrespectful to him, they have also occasionally said words of coercion, making it impossible for my father to pass on the throne to them. He can only drag it on day by day with his own lives..."
“Don’t worry.” Yun Che gently squeezed Lan Xueruo’s hand and comforted her, “I’ve said before, no matter what disease it is, as long as it’s a disease, I will definitely have a way to cure it.”
Yun Che was not just talking nonsense. He was the descendant of the Medical Saint and would never allow himself to bring disgrace upon his master!
"I believe you." Lan Xueruo replied softly.
"Your Highness, Princess, and little brother, the Emperor is waiting for you inside. Please come in." The middle-aged eunuch bent over at the door and said respectfully.
Entering the Emperor's bedroom, Yun Che saw the old man who was sitting on the dragon couch. Lan Xueruo had just turned nineteen this year, and the Crown Prince would be thirty-three in eight days. Normally, the Emperor should be only fifty or sixty years old. In addition, he was pampered in the palace and had countless spiritual medicines and fruits. The Emperor should not look old at this age, but the man on the couch had a dry and sallow complexion, gray hair, and cloudy and lifeless eyes, like an old man in his eighties.
Yun Che's eyebrows raised sharply. This is...
“Father!” Seeing Cang Wanhe’s bad face, Lan Xueruo felt a pain in her heart. She rushed to the bed and said worriedly, “I just met Master Gu at the door of the palace. He said you caught a cold again last night... How do you feel now? Are you feeling better?”
“Haha,” Cang Wanhe looked at Lan Xueruo lovingly. Now, only in this daughter could he find the warmth of being a father. “It’s no longer a problem. I was afraid that you would worry too much again, so I didn’t dare to tell you. Yue’er, won’t you introduce this person you brought to me?”
Yun Che took a step forward, bowed and said, “Yun Che, a disciple of the inner court of Cangfeng Xuanfu, pays respect to His Majesty.”
“Oh? You are Yun Che?” Cang Wanhe showed a look of surprise, then smiled: “Although I have lived in the palace for a long time, I have also heard that there is a young man of extraordinary talent in Cangfeng Xuanfu. At a young age, he has surpassed seven levels and defeated the inner court disciples. He also successfully controlled the Overlord Giant Sword that no one has been able to control for hundreds of years. It is really amazing.”
Yun Che smiled slightly and said modestly: “Your Majesty, you are too kind to praise me. I am just an ordinary disciple of the Xuanfu, and I don’t deserve such praise from your Majesty.”
Yun Che's words made Lan Xueruo burst out laughing: "Junior Brother Yun, you are usually so arrogant and domineering, and you are always so arrogant wherever you go. Why are you suddenly so humble in front of my father today?"
If Cang Wanhe had only a little admiration for Yun Che in his heart when he heard his name just now, then the moment Lan Xueruo said these words, the look in Cang Wanhe’s eyes when he looked at Yun Che changed instantly. He naturally knew his daughter very well, and it was the first time he had seen his daughter tease a young man so naturally and casually.
As the Blue Wind Emperor, his eyes were extremely vicious. When Lan Xueruo spoke, Cang Wanhe saw something different in the look she gave Yun Che...
Cang Wanhe's expression remained unchanged, and he said kindly, "Yue'er, this 'Junior Brother Yun' of yours should be the person you spent two years to find, right?"
After completely revealing her true feelings last night and opening up her heart, Lan Xueruo no longer needed to hide the matter of the Blue Wind Ranking Tournament in front of Yun Che. She nodded and answered calmly, “Yes. Father has heard about Junior Brother Yun’s talent. I believe that in another three years, Junior Brother Yun will be able to reach a very high level and will definitely have the possibility of breaking into the top 100… However, I brought Junior Brother Yun here today not just to introduce him to Father. In fact, Junior Brother Yun not only has a high talent for profound strength, but also understands medical skills and often calls himself a miracle doctor.”
"Oh?" Cang Wanhe's face showed a little more interest: "You also know medicine? Could it be that you are going to treat me?"
“I will do my best to give it a try.” Yun Che answered conservatively… He had been observing Cang Wanhe’s expression since he entered the room, and gradually began to have a bad premonition.
"Haha, okay."
Even Gu Qiuhong was helpless, and there was no other person in the Cangfeng Empire who could cure me, not to mention a boy who was only seventeen years old. But Cang Wanhe did not refuse, and said gently: "It's rare that you have this intention, and you are the one brought by Yue'er, so I naturally have no reason to refuse. However, I need to tell you first, according to Master Gu, what I have is not a disease, but a permanent damage to my lifeline caused by long-term overwork, so if you don't know how to start, don't force it."
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