Qu Qingxi naturally noticed their calculations. Having seen all sorts of human nature in modern times, she knew that many people who appeared respectable and harmonious would immediately distance themselves from each other once the matter involved everyone's interests.
The people in the courtyard fell silent. Ling Mu and the others stared blankly at Qu Qingxi, admiration welling up in their eyes. Their princess was so amazing, her aura was so powerful. For a moment, they seemed to see the prince standing there.
"Since no one is going in, then stay here quietly. If anyone makes any more noise, don't blame me for being impolite."
Qu Qingxi's face was full of murderous intent, and her expression was extremely cold. Despite being a petite woman, she possessed an aura that inspired inexplicable fear.
Just in case, Qu Qingxi also stood at the door, waiting to see what was happening inside.
Just as Qu Qingxi was threatening the imperial physician outside, He Liufeng climbed in through the back window, quickly took off his night clothes, and lay down on the bed.
Seeing He Liufeng finally return, Gu Liangsheng breathed a sigh of relief. Without saying anything, Gu Liangsheng smeared some of the blood he had prepared beforehand onto He Liufeng's clothes and body.
"On the surface, this is all I can manage. As long as the imperial physicians don't come in to take your pulse, there shouldn't be any problems." After finishing, Gu Liangsheng looked at He Liufeng.
"If your princess hadn't intimidated those people outside just now, things might have been quite troublesome."
"Those old bastards, I'll deal with them later." He Liufeng lay on the bed, his face pale. Anyone who didn't know him would think he was really injured.
"Go and call the Princess Consort in." Qu Qingxi knows how to use silver needles, so she should have a way to change his pulse. Since the group of imperial physicians have already arrived, they will not leave easily if they do not know the result.
Gu Liangsheng nodded slightly, composed himself, then walked to the door, opened it, and looked at Qu Qingxi standing there. His voice carried a hint of relief, "Your Highness, I have fulfilled my mission. The Prince's condition has stabilized. You may go in and see him now."
Upon hearing this, Qu Qingxi nodded and walked inside.
Seeing the restless people outside, Gu Liangsheng simply looked at Ling Mu and said, "Don't let them in yet." Then he closed the door.
When Qu Qingxi entered, she saw He Liufeng lying on the bed. Next to the bed was a basin of bloody water and a white cloth stained with blood. He Liufeng's upper body was also bandaged, and there were traces of blood showing from the wounds. His complexion looked very bad, but his eyes were bright and alert.
Qu Qingxi walked to He Liufeng's side, and without saying a word, she immediately began to take his pulse. She trusted her senses more than what she saw with her eyes.
With this pulse diagnosis, Qu Qingxi understood everything.
"What's going on?" Qu Qingxi looked at He Liufeng in confusion.
"Could you use your silver needles to make my pulse look like I'm seriously injured?" He Liufeng asked Qu Qingxi. Right now, the important thing was to fool the group of people outside. He would explain the rest to Qu Qingxi later.
Qu Qingxi nodded, took out a silver needle from her sleeve, and inserted two needles into He Liufeng's body. "That's enough now."
He Liufeng looked at Gu Liangsheng and said, "They insist on coming in, so let them in."
Gu Liangsheng nodded, indicating that he understood. Qu Qingxi quickly put on a sad expression and casually pulled out a handkerchief from somewhere to wipe her eyes.
It's unclear what Gu Liangsheng said to the people outside, but two imperial physicians quickly entered. After entering, the two men first glanced at Qu Qingxi and saw that her face was full of sadness and her eyes were red. They understood what was going on and then walked towards He Liufeng.
The room reeked of blood. The two imperial physicians exchanged a glance, then looked at the person on the bed. He Liufeng's eyes were closed, his brows were furrowed, and he looked to be in great pain.
Qu Qingxi glanced at the imperial physician with red eyes, then stood up, walked to the side, and made room for them to take her pulse.
Perhaps it was because Qu Qingxi's aura was too strong when they were outside that the imperial physician felt a sense of fear when facing her.
The imperial physician nodded slightly to Qu Qingxi. He stepped forward to take He Liufeng's pulse, then observed He Liufeng's complexion and wounds. His face was full of worry, but a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.
The Prince of Nanqing's injuries are so severe. Fortunately, none of them stepped forward to be the first to do so. If anything had happened, they would have been doomed.
Seeing his companion's expression, another person stepped forward to take his pulse. His expression grew increasingly grave as he took the pulse. The injuries on the Prince of Nanqing were so severe.
However, he shared the same thought as the previous person: he was glad he hadn't come in earlier, otherwise he would probably have been executed along with his entire family by now.
After taking the pulse, the two imperial physicians exchanged glances. One of them, with a slightly long beard, looked at Qu Qingxi and slowly said, "Your Highness, Physician Gu's medical skills are indeed superb. The prince's injuries were serious, but Physician Gu treated them perfectly. He just needs to take good care of himself from now on."
"Weren't you all rushing to come in and treat the prince? Now that he's still unconscious, why don't you find a way to wake him up?" Qu Qingxi questioned the people in front of her, her eyes red.
"Your Highness is too kind. Physician Gu's medical skills far surpass those of this old minister. His Highness fainted because of excessive blood loss. As long as he rests well, I believe he will wake up soon. Your Highness, please do not worry."
The man cupped his hands in greeting to Qu Qingxi, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face. He then looked at Gu Liangsheng standing to the side and said, "Doctor Gu's medical skills are superb. With Doctor Gu by the Prince's side, we feel very reassured. Now that the Prince's condition has stabilized, we will return to the palace to report back."
"Let's go." Qu Qingxi waved her hand.
The two hurriedly left the room, fearing that Qu Qingxi might be displeased and leave them there to treat He Liufeng's injuries.
The imperial physicians in the courtyard soon left, leaving only He Liufeng's men to guard the place.
Gu Liangsheng glanced at the two of them, then turned and left.
"What happened? What exactly happened?" Although she had some guesses in her mind, Qu Qingxi couldn't help but ask.
"I received information that Zhou Wenli's men were going to break into the prison tonight, so I ambushed them near the prison. Later, Zhou Wenli indeed came with his men, intending to kidnap Xu Xingfeng. I fought with him and injured him. I also pretended to be injured and was sent back."
He Liufeng gave a brief explanation, then took something out from the side and handed it to Qu Qingxi with a showy air, "Look what this is."
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