Chapter 270 will make her even more nervous.
Halfway through the insertion, she needed to adjust the angle of the silver needles. She bent down, leaned closer to him, and her fingers unconsciously touched his forehead, instantly sending a warm sensation through him. Pei Zhi and she were both stunned.
Ye Wanning's cheeks flushed instantly, and she quickly withdrew her hand, her heart pounding uncontrollably. She dared not look at him, her head bowed as she continued adjusting the angle of the silver needles, her voice trembling: "Almost, almost done."
Pei Zhi opened his eyes, his gaze falling on her delicate pink earlobes, a strange glint in his eyes. His coldness towards her in the carriage was all an act. He was afraid that bringing his emotions would make her even more nervous.
But seeing her nervous expression up close, his heart suddenly softened considerably.
After the acupuncture session ended, Ye Wanning put away the silver needles and was about to get up to get the medicine when Pei Zhi suddenly spoke up: "When I helped Qin Yue in the court and supported your research on Western Region spice therapy, it wasn't for power."
Ye Wanning paused, then turned to look at him.
“Your medical skills can save many people, and Qin Yue’s suggestion is not without reason.” Pei Zhi’s voice was soft, but it carried an undeniable sincerity. “I did that only in the hope that more good medical skills would be passed down and truly benefit all living beings. Those claims of forming cliques for personal gain are all fabrications by Wang Kun.”
Looking at his pale yet earnest face, Ye Wanning's misunderstandings instantly dissipated. It turned out that from beginning to end, he had done it all for her and for the people.
"I understand." Ye Wanning's Adam's apple bobbed, her voice slightly choked. "Lord Pei, please go to sleep. I'll go and brew your medicine."
Ye Wanning turned around, quickly walked out of the house, tears already welling up in her eyes.
Su Ning was waiting at the door. Seeing her like this, she quickly handed her a handkerchief: "Miss, are you alright?"
"It's alright." Ye Wanning wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Go to the storeroom and get the calming herbs. I'll brew them myself."
She started a fire, poured water, and added the medicinal herbs, her movements methodical, but her mind was in turmoil. The guilt and unease from before, combined with the overwhelming emotion she felt now, left her momentarily at a loss.
Brewing the medicine took time, and Ye Wanning stood by the stove, listening to the crackling of the flames, her mind filled with Pei Zhi's voice and smile. He had been impeached by his political enemies and suspected by the emperor for helping her, yet he still cared for her, even taking the initiative to explain things to her.
After preparing a bowl of calming soup, Ye Wanning carried it into the room. Pei Zhi was already leaning against the headboard, looking much better.
"The medicine is ready, sir, please drink it." She handed the bowl of medicine to him.
Pei Zhi took it, tilted his head back, and drank it down.
It was really tough, but my heart was warm.
"Thank you." He handed the empty bowl back.
"You should rest and recover. I'll have someone stand guard outside the door. Just tell me if you need anything." Ye Wanning took the medicine bowl.
Pei Zhi watched her walk past him and turn away, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
That's enough, the misunderstanding is cleared up. He has plenty of time to deal with the rest.
Only after Pei Zhi fell asleep did Ye Wanning feel relieved enough to leave.
Li Dequan leaned closer: "Doctor Ye, the Prime Minister, he..."
"It's alright, let him rest well. Once he wakes up, he can return to the Prime Minister's residence," Ye Wanning said.
Li Dequan responded with an "Mm," finally feeling relieved. He clearly saw that the Prime Minister harbored special feelings for Doctor Ye, and this outcome couldn't be more ideal.
Around noon, Pei Zhi woke up. His headache had subsided considerably. He got up and went outside, where he saw Ye Wanning tidying up medicinal herbs in the yard, the sunlight gilding her with a golden hue.
"Lord Pei, you're awake?" Ye Wanning stopped what she was doing when she saw him.
"Okay." Pei Zhi walked over. "Thank you. I should go back to my residence now."
"I've prescribed some medicine for you to take care of yourself. Have someone decoct it and drink it regularly." Ye Wanning handed him a paper package. "Don't overwork yourself these days, get some rest."
“Okay.” Pei Zhi took the prescription. “I will handle Wang Kun’s matter. You don’t need to worry about it.”
"Take care on your journey," Ye Wanning said.
Seeing that Pei Zhi's carriage had finally disappeared from sight, Ye Wanning felt a huge weight lifted from her heart.
She turned back to the Heritage Hall, and as soon as she sat down, an apprentice came to report: "Miss, someone from the palace has come. They say that Consort Li has been coughing for a long time and the Imperial Hospital can't cure her. They specifically request that you come to the palace to see her."
Ye Wanning was taken aback. Consort Li? She didn't recognize this concubine.
The affairs in the palace were complicated and dangerous, and she didn't want to get involved, but she couldn't disobey the imperial decree.
"Okay, I'll pack up and head over."
Su Ning said worriedly, "Miss, it's dangerous in the palace. Why don't you not go?"
"No, I can't not go." Ye Wanning shook her head. "I'll be careful."
She quickly packed up her equipment and followed the eunuch who delivered the imperial decree into the carriage.
They hadn't gone far when Li Dequan rode up to them on horseback: "Doctor Ye, wait a moment!"
Li Dequan reined in his horse and handed over a note: "The Prime Minister asked me to deliver this to you. He said the inner palace is a complicated place, and you should be careful with your words and actions. If you need anything, you can find Zhang Mama in the Empress Dowager's palace."
Ye Wanning took the note. It was in Pei Zhi's familiar handwriting, just like the previous one, strong and powerful. A warm feeling suddenly welled up in her heart. He was always like this, appearing just when she needed him.
"Please thank Lord Pei for me."
"The Prime Minister also said that you can rest assured, he has already sent people to keep an eye on things in the palace." After saying this, Li Dequan turned his horse around and left.
Ye Wanning carefully tucked the note into her bosom, feeling much more at ease.
The carriage arrived at the palace quickly. The palace where Consort Li resided was not luxurious, but it was exquisitely decorated.
"Doctor Ye has arrived, please have a seat." Consort Li sat by the window, dressed in a pink palace gown, with a sweet smile, though her face was somewhat pale.
"This humble commoner, Ye Wanning, pays his respects to Consort Li."
"No need for formalities." Consort Li waved her hand. "I don't know what's wrong with me lately, I've been coughing non-stop, and no amount of medicine seems to help. I heard that Doctor Ye is a highly skilled physician, so I asked you to come and take a look."
Ye Wanning stepped forward to take her pulse, her fingers lightly resting on her pulse, and she had a good idea of what was going on.
Consort Li's pulse was neither rapid nor weak, not at all like someone who had been coughing for a long time. In fact, she was not seriously ill.
"Your Majesty's pulse is stable, but you are a little weak." Ye Wanning withdrew her hand. "This humble servant will prescribe you some medicine to soothe your lungs and relieve your cough. Take it on time, and you will get better soon."
Consort Li smiled and said, "Doctor Ye is indeed worthy of his reputation. By the way, I heard that your medical school is very famous in the capital. I suppose your medical skills are also very popular among the people."
Ye Wanning became wary and went along with her words, saying, "It's just doing my bit to treat the people's illnesses."
"Doctor Ye is truly benevolent and compassionate." Consort Li changed the subject. "I am a distant relative of the Prince of Jiangnan, and I have no relatives in the capital. I have heard that you are on good terms with the Empress Dowager. I hope you can take good care of me in the palace in the future."
Ye Wanning instantly understood that Consort Li had summoned her to the palace not for medical treatment, but to win her over and have her take care of the Jiangnan prince's businesses in the capital.
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