Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager frowned.
Empress Dowager Guo reacted even more vehemently, saying, "This is truly the height of shamelessness."
Wen Nongnong wholeheartedly agreed, "The Empress Dowager is right, they are indeed shameless."
Master Lingyin had probably lived for so long and had never been called shameless before. He was so ashamed that he wanted to crawl into a hole and disappear.
He was so embarrassed he didn't know where to put his face.
Shen Qingning, however, didn't care at all, and even retorted, "Your Highness, in the end, whether the Prince's eyes can be restored or not is not important to you. Otherwise, knowing that someone can cure the Prince's eyes, why do you keep obstructing it?"
"So this is an admission that you do have improper thoughts about my prince?" Wen Nongnong said with a half-smile. "You've really wasted your medical skills. In your eyes, patients are just something to be sold for a price. Such wicked intentions make one wonder if you've learned some kind of unorthodox or heretical methods."
At this point, Master Lingyin could no longer sit still and retorted, "You're talking nonsense. We've learned proper medical skills, so how can you call it unorthodox or heretical?"
“Naturally, it is your behavior that makes one think this way.” Wen Nongnong said, glancing at the Empress Dowager’s hesitant expression, and added, “Moreover, if my prince wants you to treat him, how can I stop him? If he is willing for you to treat him, I will ask you to treat him immediately without saying a word.”
Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze fell upon Gu Linchao, who had remained silent until now.
Shen Qingning secretly clenched her fingers, looking at him with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.
He'll probably ask them to treat him, right?
After all, Wen Nongnong was forced to act as if she was reasonable and righteous in saying those words because the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Guo were present.
Thinking about it, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Wen Nong Nong has already made concessions, so Gu Lin Chao should have no more reservations.
She really made the right choice coming today.
It was worth the long journey she and her master had taken to the capital.
As long as Gu Linchao accepts his master's treatment, she will have an excuse to stay.
She wasn't afraid that Gu Linchao wouldn't give her a formal title; she was confident she could win his favor. As for the title, she could take her time; she had plenty of patience.
She had a good plan, but reality immediately slapped her in the face.
"Please leave, gentlemen. My eyes do not need your treatment. Houde, please escort him out!" Gu Linchao's tone was rather impolite.
"Yes." Wang Houde immediately responded, staring at Shen Qingning and Daoist Lingyin with hostility. "You two should leave."
Shen Qingning's face stiffened, and she didn't react for a long time, thinking that she had misheard.
It wasn't until Empress Dowager Guo cast a pitying and sympathetic glance at her that she came to her senses.
At this moment, her expression finally changed. She hurriedly bypassed Wang Houde and knelt down in front of the Empress Dowager, saying urgently, "Empress Dowager, my master can indeed cure the prince's eyes. Please allow my master to treat the prince."
The Empress Dowager was actually somewhat tempted, after all, she desperately hoped that Gu Linchao's eyes could be restored.
At the same time, she was a wise and open-minded mother. Seeing that her son did not want to be treated, she did not make the decision for him or force him to do something he did not want to do.
She sighed and said earnestly, "It is said that doctors have the hearts of parents. If you are sincere in treating my son, we will naturally be extremely grateful and treat you as honored guests. But since you two have come with ulterior motives, I will have to think it over. You may leave now. We cannot afford doctors like you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingning's face turned deathly pale.
She never expected that the Empress Dowager would refuse.
How could she do such a thing?
As a mother, shouldn't she plan everything for her son?
Why does it not work for her?
Fearing that Gu Linchao would get angry, Wang Houde unceremoniously grabbed her and dragged her outside.
"Get out of here! People like you are not welcome in our Prince's Mansion."
Lingyin Daoist, unable to save face, held back Shen Qingning, who was still trying to struggle, and quickly left the palace.
Empress Dowager Guo was still somewhat dazed.
I never imagined that woman would have the intention of marrying Gu Linchao; it's truly absurd.
She thought she was a celestial being, or some unparalleled beauty?
They don't even consider the consequences; it's like a toad trying to eat swan meat.
"I know the Empress Dowager means well, but next time you must investigate thoroughly before bringing anyone into the mansion. Otherwise, if this time it was a fraudster, next time it might be an assassin or something, and that would be troublesome."
At this moment, Wen Nongnong suddenly spoke up.
Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Guo abruptly looked up and met her eyes.
The other party had a smile on his face, and what he said was reasonable and perfectly normal, but Empress Dowager Guo felt extremely uncomfortable.
She has no right to lecture others.
The Empress Dowager glanced at her and said, "Be more careful in the future."
"Your Majesty, I understand." Empress Dowager Guo was somewhat annoyed, but dared not retaliate.
"Alright, let's head back to the palace." The Empress Dowager said as she walked out. "We're about to go to Xiangzhou. What should I take with me?"
His tone betrayed a hint of excitement and agitation.
Wen Nongnong helped Gu Linchao to his feet, intending to see her off.
At this moment, Empress Dowager Guo heard the Grand Empress Dowager's words and froze on the spot, "Why is Mother also going to Xiangzhou?"
The Empress Dowager said excitedly, "Well, Chao'er wants to take me to Xiangzhou to enjoy a life of luxury. He will leave the day after tomorrow and may not return to the capital. As the emperor's mother, you should advise him more often and make sure he doesn't go astray or do anything wrong."
Empress Dowager Guo felt very uncomfortable and replied dejectedly, "Your subject understands."
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