After seeing off the Prefect of the Capital and his entourage, Xie Lingqin turned to Zihe and said, "Prince Yi is seriously injured. The Crown Prince will surely send him back to Prince Qing's residence first. Let's go and see him. He and I are quite close, so I can't leave without going to see him."
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, and his face showed worry. After speaking, he headed towards the Prince Qing's residence.
Only then did the common people belatedly peek out, still horrified by what they had just witnessed.
Prince Qing's Mansion.
As soon as the Crown Prince helped Yu Qingyi, who was covered in blood, into the Prince Qing's mansion, the entire mansion was in chaos, as if the sky was about to collapse.
Prince Qing was alright, but Princess Qing was crying so hard she could barely breathe.
Li Qingyu was also at the Prince Qing's residence at this time. She had come to the residence after thinking of this while she was halfway there.
Of course, she wasn't worried about Prince Yi, but rather about the Crown Prince.
Everyone was busy with Prince Yi. The prince and princess both told the crown prince to bandage himself first, but the crown prince looked somber and insisted on curing Yu Qingyi first.
"Your Highness, the imperial physicians have arrived and say that although Prince Yi's injuries are severe, he should be fine as long as he doesn't engage in any physical combat and rests quietly for more than half a month. The arrow that just grazed you also seriously injured your arm. Although you stopped the bleeding by pressing acupoints, if you don't receive treatment soon, your arm may be ruined."
Li Qingyu stood a few steps away from the Crown Prince, earnestly advising him.
However, Yuwen Yao merely glanced at her with his phoenix eyes and remained silent.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, Your Highness, I have just applied the medicine to Prince Yi and written the prescription. I shall take my leave now."
There are two imperial physicians in the Prince of Laiqing's residence.
One of them was Qin Xiangling, the only woman in the Imperial Medical Academy. She followed behind the older physician and gave a slight bow, saying, "Please, Your Highness, Your Highness, and Your Highness's Consort, do not worry."
Prince Qing had a gentle face, and beneath his sharp, angular eyebrows, his eyes seemed to hold a pine needle. He nodded to the imperial physician and Physician Qin, and then ordered someone to escort them out.
"Your Highness, Miss Xie from the General's Mansion is waiting at the gate. She said she asked me to come and inquire about the young master's condition so she can be at ease."
Just then, someone came to report from outside the door.
"Why don't you come inside?"
Prince Qing looked at the newcomer with a puzzled expression.
"Miss Xie said that she was afraid of causing trouble for the young master, so she would not disturb him. As long as the young master is safe, she will come to visit him again in a few days."
"Hmm, Xie Lingqin is quite sensible."
Prince Qing nodded. The manor was in chaos, but she didn't come in to get involved. She only cared about the outcome and would come to offer her condolences after things calmed down. On the surface, it seemed a bit detached. Moreover, everyone said that she had a good relationship with the heir, so she should have come in to see for herself. But she just didn't.
This is because they didn't want the Prince Qing's Mansion to be associated with the General's Mansion, which would bring trouble to the Prince Qing's Mansion.
Li Qingyu, who had been watching the Crown Prince closely, felt uncomfortable upon hearing the Prince of Qing's words, which clearly praised Xie Lingqin. Her expression also turned sour.
This Xie Lingqin, she clearly does nothing, yet she receives such high praise from Prince Qing, she's really lucky.
"Go and tell her that she's fine, she just needs to rest."
Prince Qing gave instructions to the person who came.
The visitor immediately withdrew.
At the same time, Yuwen Yao finally turned his gaze away from Yu Qingyi, who was unconscious in the inner room, and looked at Prince Qing and Princess Qing.
"In that case, I'll head back home."
"Your Highness, your arm..."
"It's alright."
The Crown Prince nodded slightly. As soon as he finished speaking, he and Tingfeng stepped out of the courtyard and disappeared from the spot with a light touch of their toes.
Li Qingyu was somewhat taken aback.
The Crown Prince just left like that, without even saying goodbye?
However, it seemed inappropriate for her to use her lightness skill to follow him.
"Then, Qingyu will also take her leave."
Li Qingyu didn't feel embarrassed at all. She bowed to Prince Qing and Princess Qing, and then, led by someone, she left with her maid.
At the entrance of Prince Qing's mansion, Xie Lingqin had not yet left and was exchanging pleasantries with Qin Xiangling, a concubine who had just come out of Prince Qing's mansion.
"It seems Miss Lingqin has lost some weight since I last saw her."
Although Qin Xiangling is a doctor, she doesn't have the aloofness that most people would expect. On the contrary, she is approachable, and the faint scent of medicine on her body can bring peace of mind.
"Physician Qin, you flatter me. Perhaps it is because I have gained the Emperor's favor in recent investigations that I dare not make any mistakes and have been more serious."
"No matter what, you must take care of your health. Since we parted at the General's Mansion last time, I've been thinking of having a chat with you when I have time, but I haven't had a chance."
"I'll find time eventually, Lingqin, just wait." Xie Lingqin replied softly, her expression aloof, but her demeanor softened when she spoke with Qin Xiangling.
Upon seeing the two of them in this state, Li Qingyu, who had just come from the Prince Qing's residence, darkened her expression.
This Xie Lingqin is quite adept at cultivating relationships. She immediately walked over and greeted another physician standing nearby, and then greeted Physician Qin as well.
Although Qin Xiangling was also very polite to her, it was nowhere near as gentle and casual as when she talked to Xie Ling.
This feeling was so different, it made Li Qingyu feel uneasy.
She felt that ever since she met Xie Lingqin, everything had gone wrong, and she had inexplicably fallen from the clouds to the mortal world.
However, Li Qingyu was no ordinary person, and she did not lose her composure. She kept a careful expression and left first.
“Miss Li is the daughter of the Minister of War and the most beloved disciple of the old man of Jiufeng Mountain. Miss Lingqin, you should be careful and not show too much of your talent.”
Looking at Li Qingyu's figure, Qin Xiangling then looked at Xie Lingqin and spoke in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin's heart stirred slightly. In the fading light of the setting sun, she glanced at Qin Xiangling and smiled gently. "The battle has begun. Even if I don't show my strength, I'll still be someone else's prey. If I want to survive, I can only proceed cautiously and carefully."
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