Three years later...
The Imperial Palace of the Celestial Empire
Two months ago, the Empress Dowager suddenly fell ill, and the imperial physicians were helpless. The Emperor of the Celestial Empire was furious and immediately issued an edict to widely publicize the search for famous doctors throughout the country. Whoever could cure the Empress Dowager's strange illness would be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold, a third-rank official position, and the right to make any request.
However, more than a month after the notice was issued, several folk healers who claimed to have superb medical skills came, but in the end, none of them were able to cure the Empress Dowager's strange illness.
Therefore, the emperor asked everyone in the court with a solemn expression if they had any good ideas.
At this moment, a minister stepped forward to offer advice.
"Your Majesty, I've heard that there's a renowned physician named Luo in Phoenix City, known as a divine healer. Her medical skills are exceptional; she specializes in treating difficult and complex illnesses, and she has even developed many medicines that are simply unavailable elsewhere..."
"Oh? Since her medical skills are so high, why doesn't she answer the imperial edict?"
"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but it is said that this doctor surnamed Luo is rather eccentric. He charges for his consultations based on his mood, and he does his work according to his mood as well. He does not covet wealth or gold and silver, and he does not leave Phoenix City. Someone once offered him a high price to go to other places to consult doctors, but he refused."
"Are there really people like that? They won't make money when they have it to them?"
The Emperor frowned slightly, then looked at Crown Prince Leng Chuchen.
"Chen'er, your grandmother's illness is serious this time. I am so anxious that I have no heart for state affairs. I understand that you should set off for Phoenix City. No matter what, you must invite this Divine Physician Luo here."
Upon hearing the mention of Phoenix City, Leng Chuchen's eyes narrowed with hatred, then she clasped her hands in a fist salute.
"Father, rest assured, your son will definitely bring back this Divine Physician Luo."
At this moment, the minister who had just spoken hurriedly reminded him:
"Your Highness, please remember that you must not use your royal authority to force him to come to the palace. If you displease him, he will feign illness or refuse to comply even at the cost of his life."
Leng Chuchen was very surprised.
"There are people like this? What's the difference between them and thugs?"
"That's why he's considered eccentric, but his medical skills are indeed very high. Perhaps he can cure the Empress Dowager's illness. Your Highness should try to persuade him with reason and wisdom."
Leng Chuchen suddenly realized that this trip might be fraught with difficulties!
Ten days later.
After traveling day and night, they finally arrived in Phoenix ten days later.
When he appeared at the gates of Phoenix City with his entourage Li Ping and Hu Ke, Li Ping whispered a reminder.
"Your Highness..."
"Call me young master."
He coldly reminded him,
"What did I tell you before I left? Say it again?"
Li Ping quickly cleared his throat and said:
"Young master's surname is Chu, given name Chen. His family is in business. He has come to Phoenix City to purchase a batch of medicinal herbs..."
He had just finished speaking when Hu Ke cautiously reminded him,
"Young master, we've been to Phoenix City several times over the past few years, but we haven't been able to find the person you're looking for. Are you going to try again this time?"
"try to find……"
A resolute look appeared in Leng Chuchen's eyes.
"Just like before, if we find her and she's living well, we shouldn't bother her; if she's not living well, we should take her back to the capital."
"Young master, have you refused the Emperor's bestowed marriage several times because of this woman?"
"have no idea."
His eyes suddenly darkened.
"Those women are all ordinary and vulgar, not worthy of my attention."
Li Ping twitched his nose and pursed his lips, saying:
“Young master, I told you long ago that she might not even remember you. Why are you so determined to find her? You only took advantage of her once. Besides, the jade pendant you gave her was priceless, which can be considered compensation for her. Don’t look for her anymore.”
"Shut up."
He turned around and glared at Li Ping hatefully.
"What I, the Crown Prince, want to do is none of your business to discuss."
As soon as he finished speaking, he tightened the reins and shouted.
"drive!"
He rode away at full speed, with Li Ping and Hu Ping close behind. The three of them, on three horses, headed straight for Phoenix City.
It's noon now, and Phoenix is bustling with activity, the streets teeming with people.
He has come to this place twice a year for the past few years, but each time he has returned empty-handed.
This time, he not only had to complete the task assigned to him by his father, but also find that woman along the way.
For some reason, he still vividly remembers what happened that night four years ago.
That year, the war between the Celestial Empire and the Southern Yuan Empire lasted for a long time, and he was ordered to lead troops to reinforce them.
But who could have imagined that in the camp that very night, the former Grand Tutor Wang Qian, who was determined to make his daughter the Crown Princess, had slipped aphrodisiac into his wine and then sent his daughter to his tent, hoping to force him to submit and take the opportunity to make his daughter the Crown Princess.
Just as he fell ill, Wang Qian's daughter came to him and began to undress in front of him. He angrily smashed a teacup on the table and tried to drive her out, but Wang Qian and his men were guarding the door and had taken control of all the men he had brought.
Wang Qian's ambition was obvious, and he naturally wouldn't let him succeed.
But then, his body began to feel unbearably hot. Just when he felt he was about to lose control, he slashed open the tent with his sword and rushed out. Finally, pursued by Wang Qian and the others, he went up the mountain...
On that mountain, he met the woman. At that moment, he seemed to see a lifeline and, completely disregarding her objections, forced himself on her.
Afterwards, the effects of the drug wore off, and he felt guilty towards her. However, the pursuers were still on their way, so he could only give her a jade pendant and make an appointment to meet her at the Tea Fragrance Garden three days later.
However, it took him half a month to deal with Wang Qian's matter.
He returned to Phoenix City half a month later, but the woman did not appear. From then on, he would come to Phoenix City Tea House every year on that day, hoping to find the woman and give her an explanation.
He also wanted to explain what happened that night to that woman.
He wanted to explain that his failure to appear at the Tea Fragrance Garden three days later was due to unavoidable circumstances.
After that, the woman seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving him unable to find her.
He couldn't remember the woman's face; now he could only find her through that jade pendant.
If she pawned or lost that jade pendant, he would never find her again.
However, he couldn't let go of this matter; he didn't want to have any regrets in his heart.
That night, that woman was his savior.
That night was also that woman's first time.
He wanted to find that woman, at least to know if she was doing well, and whether she had been hurt by what he had done to her.
Just as he was lost in thought, Li Ping suddenly shouted behind him.
"Young master, please be careful..."
When he pulled himself back to his senses and looked ahead, he saw a little child coming up to his horse, seemingly picking something up from the ground.
"hiss!"
He panicked and frantically tightened the reins, but the horse was moving very fast. Its front hooves flew up under his pull and then fell back down.
His heart was in his throat; if the horse's hoof landed on the child, the child would surely die.
"Get out of the way..."
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