Xie Jingyan rode back to the Ling Prince's Mansion.
Sure enough, Chief Physician Zhao and Imperial Physician Xu were already waiting at the Prince's residence.
The Empress Dowager didn't even dare to let the eldest prince receive treatment in the palace, or even return to the eldest prince's Qin Prince's residence. She would definitely send a trusted imperial physician.
Chen Feng and Doctor Tao carefully helped the eldest prince down. With just this small movement, the prince's wound reopened, showing how serious the injury was.
Doctor Tao settled the eldest prince in the pharmacy, and Chief Physician Zhao and Imperial Physician Xu quickly took the prince's pulse and then discussed with Doctor Tao how to treat him.
When the Empress Dowager sent them to the Ling Prince's residence, she said that if the eldest prince died, the two of them would not need to return to the Imperial Hospital.
Not being able to return to the Imperial Hospital is the least of my worries; the real fear is that my life might be in danger.
As for the Empress Dowager's decision to have the eldest prince recuperate at the Ling Prince's residence, Steward Zhou really didn't understand. Although the heir of the Xuanping Marquis had also recuperated at the Prince's residence before, it was to recover as quickly as possible so that he could marry Miss Yun. Moreover, the heir of the Xuanping Marquis and their prince were as close as brothers. Although the eldest prince and their prince were indeed brothers, they were not really close.
Steward Zhou had doubts, but dared not ask further. Xie Jingyan instructed, "While the Crown Prince is recuperating at my Lingwang Mansion, the mansion will be closed to visitors. No one may visit without my permission."
Manager Zhou agreed.
Treating injuries and saving lives is the job of doctors and imperial physicians; Xie Jingyan couldn't help. He had given his instructions and then went to fetch Shen Wan.
It was lunchtime, and although the eldest prince had been seriously injured, their mood for picnicking and enjoying themselves was not greatly affected.
Chef Li showcased his culinary skills, preparing a table full of dishes.
Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate, Three Offerings of Carp, Plum Blossom Carp, Squirrel Carp, Hibiscus and Lotus Carp, Steamed Silver-edged Fish, Carp with Scallions, Mandarin Duck Fish Rolls...
It has a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste.
It was so satisfying to eat so many different flavors of fish at once.
Not only were there delicious dishes, but there was also tribute wine brought by Xie Jingyan.
The only downside was that Xie Jingyan and Du Chengan weren't there, so not everyone was present.
What made Prince Yanping and his companions even more ashamed was that the wine was brought by Xie Jingyan and the fish was caught by Du Cheng'an and Cheng Yi, but none of the three were there, so they could only help them eat more.
"Come on, let's drink!"
Raise a glass and drink heartily.
How delightful!
Although there were no separate tables for men and women, two square tables were put together, with men sitting on one side and women on the other.
When Xie Jingyan arrived on horseback, they had already eaten halfway through the meal. He crossed the wooden bridge, with Chen Feng following behind.
Chen Feng looked around and caught sight of a flock of ducks in the river. One duck in particular caught his eye, and Chen Feng's lips twitched as he said, "These days, even ducks carry pouches with them?"
The duck had a purse hanging around its neck, which was quite eye-catching in the sunlight.
Upon seeing Xie Jingyan return, the Prince of Yanping and the others quickly made room for him. Originally, they had planned to gamble on whether Xie Jingyan would return after escorting the eldest prince back to the palace. However, after all they had bet on was that he would come back, the matter was dropped.
When it comes to doting on his wife, it has to be Prince Ling.
I don't feel at ease if the person isn't right under my nose.
We had already eaten all the dishes on the table, but more dishes kept being brought out.
The servant came over with a tray and said, "The phoenix leg carp and spiced duck have arrived..."
The Prince of Yanping and his companions moved the dishes around and placed two dishes in front of Xie Jingyan.
Tang Ze picked up a piece of spiced duck. It was golden red in color, with crispy and fragrant skin, tender and juicy meat, and a rich soy sauce flavor. It tasted excellent, and he praised it highly. "You should try it too."
Xie Jingyan thought of the duck with the purse hanging from it and asked, "Where did this duck come from?"
The Prince of Yanping said, "It was caught in the river."
Tang Ze corrected him, "It was bought."
Um.
That purse was made by just a few of them.
After Xie Jingyan and Du Cheng'an left, the Prince of Yanping, seeing that he had caught enough fish, wandered around the riverbank and even went into the woods to find some sour fruit.
When I got back and saw ducks in the river, I wanted to eat spiced duck.
Today's feast is all fish, but the ducks are from the river, so it's not too outrageous. I just wanted to catch a plump duck to go with my drinks.
The ducks were raised by nearby villagers. Sending the servant to find someone to buy them would not only be time-consuming, but there was also no guarantee that they would be able to find someone. One has to be flexible in doing things, so the group of people simply asked the duck farmer to buy the ducks directly.
I picked the fattest one, then hung the purse around the duck's neck. The money I was given was enough to buy seven or eight ducks.
A gentle breeze blew, glasses clinked, and laughter filled the air.
After Shen Wan and the others finished eating, they went for a stroll on the wooden bridge, while Xie Jingyan and the others chatted as they ate.
After they finished eating, Shen Wan and the others were exhausted. They rested for a quarter of an hour before preparing to return to the city.
Everyone had a great time enjoying the riverside picnic and made plans to come back again sometime. Shen Wan was also looking forward to it, but she didn't know when the next time would be.
This time, she waited for three days off. In addition, she was almost seven months pregnant. After seven months, she would avoid going out if possible. Besides, Yunrui and the others were either getting married or about to get married, and it would be inconvenient for them to go out after becoming pregnant.
But it's always good to have expectations.
Shen Wan, along with Yin Shuang and Hai Tang, rode in a carriage, while Xie Jingyan rode a horse. They entered the city, and soon they parted ways to return home.
Just as Xie Jingyan returned to the Lingwang Mansion, he found that the Duke of Mao and his heir had come to visit the eldest prince. Xie Jingyan had said that he would not accept guests when he left, so Steward Zhou dared not let the Duke of Mao into the mansion and stopped them.
The Duke of Mao was worried about the eldest prince's injury and insisted on seeing him. No one would allow him to leave, and they were stuck there.
Hearing the sound of horses' hooves, Steward Zhou glanced over and saw Xie Jingyan return. He hurriedly said, "Your Highness is back just in time. The Duke of Mao insisted on coming to the manor to visit the First Prince. I could hardly stop him."
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