Although she was a doctor, she was also a woman, and she couldn't help but feel a little nervous about Prince An's sudden approach.
She tried her best to remain calm and said with a slight smile, "Your Highness is too kind. A doctor has a benevolent heart, and I will naturally do my best to relieve Your Highness's worries."
Prince An looked into her eyes, which were clear and firm, as if they could see into people's hearts.
He took a deep breath and finally mustered the courage to say, "Actually, besides seeking medical advice, I have another request to make."
Meng Zhelan nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
Prince An paused for a moment, then continued, "I would like to invite Doctor Meng to accompany us to Xuan Yue Kingdom. Princess Xuan Qing wishes to ask you to treat her mother's long-standing ailment."
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhelan was startled.
To treat his future mother-in-law's illness? And to travel all the way to Xuan Yue Kingdom! She was reluctant, but what excuse could she use?
Seeing her dilemma, Prince An continued, "Doctor Meng, I know this request may be a bit abrupt, but Princess Xuanqing has been very worried about her mother's condition. She has heard of your superb medical skills, so she specifically asked me to come and invite you."
"I am merely an ordinary doctor, and I fear I am not up to the task, Your Highness. Moreover, I am truly unaware of the specific symptoms of the Empress of Xuan Yue Kingdom. If any mistake is made, it may affect the relations between our two countries."
Meng Zhelan pondered for a long time before coming up with this reason to refuse the request.
Prince An seemed to have anticipated her concerns, and smiled slightly, saying, "Doctor Meng need not worry too much. Although the Empress of Xuan Yue Kingdom has been suffering from an illness for many years, according to Princess Xuan Qing, it is not incurable. It just requires a skilled doctor to carefully treat her so that she can gradually recover. As for the relations between the two countries, Doctor Meng only needs to do his best to treat the Empress, and the rest will be handled by me and Princess Xuan Qing."
Upon hearing this, Meng Zhelan remained hesitant.
Although she was a skilled doctor, she had never treated members of the royal family in a foreign land before.
She could hardly have predicted the risks and variables involved.
Seeing that she still looked troubled, Prince An said again, "Doctor Meng, if you are worried about the long journey or the customs and culture of a foreign land, I will prepare everything you need. Although Xuan Yue Kingdom is far away from our Jing Yuan, the two countries have been on good terms for a long time, and their customs and culture are quite similar. You only need to go with peace of mind, and you don't need to worry about anything else."
Hearing this, Meng Zhelan was still filled with resistance.
But faced with the other party's persistence, she didn't know how to refuse again, so she could only reluctantly bite the bullet and reply, "Your Highness, my sworn brother's health is still not good, and he has not fully recovered. I am really worried about him..."
Seeing Meng Zhelan's resolute attitude, Prince An was afraid of pushing her too far, so he could only sigh helplessly.
Then he promised, "You can rest assured about that. When it is time to depart, I will ask my father to grant Physician Meng a few days' leave until Young Master Li has fully recovered."
At this point, Prince An paused for a moment.
He then earnestly advised, "Why don't you discuss it with your family and friends first? This trip to Xuan Yue Kingdom is indeed a rare opportunity. I've heard that many exotic flowers and rare herbs grow there that are not found within our territory..."
Just as Meng Zhelan was still hesitating and caught in a dilemma.
Prince An added, "Doctor Meng, if you can successfully cure the Empress's illness, not only will the Xuan Yue Kingdom be grateful to you, but our Da Gan royal family will also be deeply grateful to you. Such a good opportunity is not something everyone is fortunate enough to encounter."
After hearing these words, Meng Zhelan took a deep breath and then said softly to Prince An, "Yes, Your Highness. I will definitely consider this matter carefully."
He looked at Meng Zhelan quietly, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.
After a moment, Prince An said, "In that case, I will return first. Take your time to consider it; there's no need to rush. We will depart for Xuan Yue Kingdom in five days."
After saying this, Prince An turned and left, leaving Meng Zhelan to ponder alone.
As she watched Prince An's departing figure, a strange emotion welled up within her.
Meanwhile, Chairman Wang and Li Xi were having a lively conversation.
"Xiaoxi, do you think Prince An is in love with Lan'er?" Her voice carried a hint of gossip, and her eyes sparkled with curiosity.
Upon hearing this, Li Xi smiled gently and shook her head. "President, this is just your speculation. The relationship between Prince An and Lan'er is perhaps just that of friends, nothing more."
"Oh?" Chairman Wang raised an eyebrow, clearly dissatisfied with Li Xi's answer. "How do you know they're just friends? I think Prince An's feelings for Lan'er are quite unusual."
Li Xi smiled slightly, but did not answer directly. Instead, she changed the subject, "Sister Lianyi, Prince An is not suitable for Lan'er. Moreover, he is now engaged to Princess Xuanqing. Although it is common for a prince to have multiple wives and concubines, I do not want Lan'er to go down that path."
Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed across Chairman Wang's face.
She sighed and gently patted Li Xi's hand. "Xiao Xi, you're right. Lan'er is an ambitious person. Her romantic feelings will only affect the speed at which she performs the needlework."
President Wang was also betrayed by her ex-husband, so she has been living alone all these years.
It's simply because I don't want to waste any more time on romance.
She just wants to make money so she can travel all over China and the world.
The two exchanged a smile, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding.
Just then, Ling'er came in carrying a tray. "What are you talking about? You seem so happy."
A bowl of well-cooked rice porridge sits on the tray, emitting an enticing aroma.
"Come on, have some porridge first." She and Chairman Wang helped Li Xi sit up against the bed.
"Wow, this porridge smells so good!" Li Xi exclaimed after taking a sniff.
She took the bowl, carefully blew on it to cool it down, and then took a small bite.
Immediately, a satisfied smile appeared on her face. "It's really delicious, thank you, Ling'er."
"If you like it, drink more. Why be so polite with me? I'll make you some meat porridge when you're feeling better. Lan'er already said that since you've just woken up, you should eat something light." Ling'er looked at her with gentle eyes.
Li Xi nodded, a warm feeling welling up inside her.
"By the way, Sister Lianyi, how's the trade fair going?" Li Xi asked while eating.
Upon hearing this, Chairman Wang smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of pride and satisfaction: "The trade fair is in full swing, with merchants from all over coming to participate, making it a lively and bustling event. How come you have so many novel ideas in your little brain?"
Li Xi chuckled sheepishly. She was merely drawing inspiration from an event she had participated in in her previous life. "It's not that you, sister, are capable enough to accomplish such a significant task."
“You’re right.” Chairman Wang then burst into laughter.
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