Like jade clashing, the man's voice echoed in the candlelit hall, and Ning Yin hurriedly turned to look.
Xiao Xuan was dressed in a black robe embroidered with gold, and a white jade crown on his head. He was tall and handsome, and his features, even under the mask, could not hide his sharp and handsome appearance.
Ning Yin was so engrossed in watching that she forgot to bow for a moment.
The main reason was that this person's appearance and build were so similar to Young Master Li that Ning Yin was momentarily stunned.
However, she quickly came to her senses. This young master Li was a wealthy merchant in the capital. Although he was very rich, he could not possibly be the crown prince.
There are many similar people in this world; such a coincidence is absolutely impossible.
As she was thinking this, the man walked up to her with unhurried steps.
That innate nobility and aura made Ning Yin's heart race.
She quickly bowed and gave Xiao Xuan a standard curtsy.
"Ning Yin, Imperial Physician of the Imperial Medical Academy, greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Ning Yin's voice was slightly cool, carrying a hint of respect and distance towards those in power.
Xiao Xuan's brows furrowed slightly, as she felt that this voice was somewhat different from how she felt about Li Xuan.
Cold, aloof, and respectful.
No need for formalities.
He put his hands behind his back and carefully examined the woman in front of him. This outfit was sent to Ning Yin's room by Xiao Xuan this morning.
Now, wearing it on her, it truly adds a touch of ethereal beauty.
The woman's cheeks were slightly pink, her eyelashes were drooping, and her bright eyes sparkled.
Xiao Xuan's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his hands behind his back clenched slightly. How could he still be so unable to calm down?
Well, he'd better restrain himself a little, or he'd scare the innocent little rabbit.
"You treated His Majesty today with great success. I was wrong to blame you. Were you not frightened?"
Xiao Xuan turned around, walked to the table, lifted his robe, and sat down.
Ning Yin glanced at the table full of snacks, but didn't touch them at all.
It seems I really scared her today.
He smiled slightly and waved to Ning Yin.
"come over."
Ning Yin was naturally aware of the effects of the acupuncture she had received today, but she never expected that the Crown Prince would order someone to take her to the Eastern Palace.
They even had eunuchs deliver plenty of delicious food and drinks.
She didn't know what the crown prince meant either; he was both fierce and ruthless on one hand, and treated her with great hospitality on the other.
At this moment, Xiao Xuan seemed like a completely different person, with a smile on his face.
Ning Yin walked over awkwardly. "Your Highness, if there's nothing else, I should return to the Imperial Hospital. There are still many things waiting for me there."
Xiao Xuan originally wanted Ning Yin to sit down and have some snacks before sending someone to take her back.
Who knew that this girl couldn't wait to run away.
Is she really that terrifying, or is she just afraid that this part of her mind is poisonous?
"The Imperial Hospital shouldn't be that busy, right? Please sit down and have some snacks with me."
He lifted his eyelids, tapped the table with his fingers, and spoke again: "Sit down, I'm not going to eat you."
Ningyin knew that if His Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't let her leave, she wouldn't be able to leave the East Palace either, so she could only obediently sit opposite him.
Her gaze remained fixed on the food on the table, and she didn't dare to look the man in the eye.
His aura was too imposing, especially his python robe, which gave him an air of untouchable and unapproachable majesty.
Ning Yin couldn't help but swallow. She felt like she was in a dream, so unreal.
Xiao Xuan handed someone a piece of milk cake, saying, "Try it. Today you cured my father. You can come to me for help with any difficulties you may have in the future."
"Your Highness, I am a royal physician. It is my duty to treat the sick and save lives. I do not need your reward."
"Oh? So your purpose in entering the palace is simply to cure diseases and save lives, without any other ambitions, such as getting promoted and making a fortune, or even sitting in a higher position in the future?"
Xiao Xuan looked at the woman opposite him meaningfully, wondering if she would still be so shy after she became the Crown Princess.
"This servant does indeed want to be promoted and make a fortune, but this servant will rely on my own abilities to get there."
Xiao Xuan chuckled, his eyes filled with doting affection. His A Ning was just that strong-willed.
"Very well, I think highly of Physician Ning. Have something to eat, and I'll have someone escort you back later."
He could have simply told Ning Yin that he was the most noble man in the world, and that he could give her whatever she wanted.
However, he also understood Ning Yin; she was not the kind of woman who would curry favor with the powerful for fame and fortune.
She has her own ideals and ambitions, and he should support them.
Xiao Xuan watched Ning Yin eat the milk cake in small bites without showing any emotion. Perhaps she was a little nervous in front of him, because a few crumbs accidentally got on the corner of her mouth.
Xiao Xuan suddenly thought of Ning Yin, who had been eating roasted sweet potatoes in front of the clinic that day.
She had been smiling so brightly then, and compared to her current cautiousness, Xiao Xuan suddenly felt a pang of sadness.
Once he has completely brought down Xiao Ling, he will give Ning Yin absolute freedom.
At least in this Eastern Palace, she can be herself without any worries.
Ning Yin ate a few pastries at Xiao Xuan's place, and Xiao Xuan finally decided to send someone to take her back to the Imperial Hospital.
However, no sooner had Ning Yin left than Li Chengyan and Princess Chongning stepped into the East Palace.
Chongning turned to look at the carriage speeding away and couldn't help but ask Li Chengyan, "Did you see that woman clearly just now?"
Li Chengyan didn't pay much attention; his gaze was fixed entirely on Chongning, and he had no time to look at other women.
"No, there are no women in the Crown Prince's palace, not even a female mouse."
"Really? There was a woman in a smoky blue gauze dress just now. Judging from her back, she must have been very beautiful."
Chongning turned around again, but the carriage had already disappeared without a trace. The two entered Xiao Xuan's study.
When Xiao Xuan saw that the person who came was Chong Ning, he hurriedly got up from his desk. He hadn't seen Chong Ning for some time.
"Eldest sister is here... Chen Dechang, quickly serve tea."
Chongning noticed that her younger brother seemed a little different today. She found this feeling strange and, after thinking about it, realized that he looked a lot like Li Chengyan these past few days.
"Brother, I'm not in a hurry to drink the tea. Tell me honestly, did a woman just leave your palace?"
Chongning lifted her robes, sat down with an air of dominance, propped her chin on one hand, and wore a loving motherly smile.
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