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At this moment, Qiao'er brought the doctor to the Inner Chamber. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the doctor began to check Xia Yuhan's pulse through the bed curtain.
To Xia Yuhan's surprise, General Xia arrived shortly after the doctor. Previously, she had heard from Second Madam that he only spoke to her when he visited their residence and was unusually cold towards her, only coming to see her when she was seriously ill.
Through the bed curtain, Xia Yuhan gazed at General Xia's tall figure, somewhat lost in thought: if he didn't like her and ignored her, then she should be of little importance to him, right?
But why did he help her? Last time, he could have easily used a whip to kill her during that opportunity, yet he showed no intention of executing her!
"Yu Han, are you feeling better?" he asked Xia Yuhan in a solemn manner, as if it were a routine inquiry, but no one noticed the hint of tenderness that flickered in General Xia's eyes.
Xia Yuhan smiled bitterly in her heart; it turned out he was just putting on an act: "Daddy, please don't worry. Yu Han is feeling better!"
Second Madam seemed to have long been accustomed to General Xia's indifferent attitude towards Xia Yuhan. Seeing him arrive, she felt secretly pleased; the general still cared for Yu Han!
Although the general was usually cold towards them, it was already a great blessing that he did not ignore them when Yu Han was in trouble!
Thinking this, Second Madam excitedly stepped aside: "General, you have arrived. Please take a seat!"
General Xia merely nodded lightly and walked to the bedside, looking at Xia Yuhan lying behind the curtain with a complex expression: "Yu Han, you have suffered. Don't worry; this general will make it up to you!"
Since there was only a thin curtain between Xia Yuhan and General Xia, Yu Han caught the responsible look on his face.
Regarding General Xia, although she knew he was straightforward and strong-willed, at this moment, Xia Yuhan suddenly found it hard to grasp his true thoughts.
Since she couldn't figure it out, there was no need to guess. Whoever treated her well would be remembered in her heart for future repayment. But if someone bullied her, she would make sure everyone knew that she was not someone to be easily pushed around!
Regaining her composure, Xia Yuhan replied obediently: "Daddy, where are those words coming from? Your visit is the greatest compensation for Yu Han!"
Her eyes were distant yet close, and her gentle tone carried an icy air that kept General Xia from continuing the conversation. He had no choice but to change the subject: "Doctor, how is Yu Han's health?"
The doctor who had been diagnosing Xia Yuhan for a long time saw General Xia inquiring about Xia Yuhan's health and quickly stood up to bow respectfully, responding, "Reporting to the General, Second Sister has only superficial injuries. With a few more days of rest, she will recover. However, it is crucial to be cautious; the old injuries must not relapse. Otherwise, it will not only be detrimental to Second Sister's health but may also leave scars in the future."
"Well then, I appreciate your efforts, Doctor!" General Xia replied.
"The General is too kind! It is merely my duty..."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the doctor was about to leave when Xia Yuhan called out to him, "Doctor, please wait. There are still a few areas where Yu Han feels uncomfortable, and I would like to ask you privately if that is convenient for you?"
The doctor halted his departure, hesitating as he looked at General Xia for his opinion: "This..."
Second Madam, hearing that Xia Yuhan was unwell, immediately tensed up: "Where else does Yu Han feel unwell? Why didn't you tell me?"
Feeling somewhat awkward due to Second Madam's excessive concern, Xia Yuhan replied, "Mother, it's not anything serious; I just want to ask the doctor privately. Is it convenient for you, Doctor?"
While appearing to inquire of the doctor, Xia Yuhan was actually looking at General Xia for his approval.
General Xia understood and after some contemplation nodded in agreement: "Then please assist her, Doctor! But if she still has any issues three days from now, I will hold you accountable!"
"Understood! Rest assured, General. I will do my utmost to treat Second Sister well."
With the doctor's assurance, General Xia finally stood up to leave.
Once everyone had departed and the doors and windows were tightly shut, Xia Yuhan did not beat around the bush. She pulled back the curtains and straightforwardly asked the doctor: "Doctor, have all the residual toxins in my body been cleared?"
The reason for her question was that she noticed the doctor's heavy expression while he was focused on checking her pulse.
The doctor was direct and did not deny knowing about her poisoning. He looked at Xia Yuhan with a heavy sigh: "Since Second Sister knows she has been poisoned, why act recklessly? To be honest, the residual toxins have not been completely eliminated yet!"
The doctor was indeed remarkable. Xia Yuhan smiled lightly and said, "If Yu Han cannot even preserve his life, then no matter how much he cares for his body, he cannot escape death."
The doctor glanced at Xia Yuhan's pale face and unconsciously furrowed his brow, stroking his beard. "Then it is essential for Second Sister to take care of herself. This poison is extremely rare in the Azure Dragon Kingdom, known as Corrupting Heart. It is colorless and odorless, turning into a mist upon contact with air, killing silently. Those poisoned will die from heart decay after seven days, suffering greatly in the process, and the cause of death cannot be determined."
"Therefore, the antidote's ingredients are also quite rare. If it weren't for the old man's blessings and divine assistance in finding the antidote formula, even if I were a world-renowned Divine Doctor, I would be powerless!"
Xia Yuhan was somewhat shocked upon hearing this. "This poison is that formidable?" The other party had indeed put in considerable effort to deal with her!
"Since that's the case, why didn't the doctor reveal that Yu Han was poisoned?"
The doctor hesitated several times, appearing troubled.
"By the way, doctor, it was he who sent you to save me, right?" If Xia Yuhan guessed correctly, "he" should be that mysterious person. However, she couldn't guarantee that the doctor would answer her question.
After a moment of contemplation, the doctor cautiously looked around to ensure there were no abnormalities before lowering his voice again so that only Xia Yuhan could barely hear him. "Yes, Second Sister. It was my master who asked me to save you. The antidote was also painstakingly sought by my master for you. As for the poisoning matter, my master does not allow me to disclose it, so I hope Second Sister will not press on this issue."
"However, if Second Sister wants to know why my master did this, feel free to ask him directly. By the way, my master has one more message for you."
"What is it?" Xia Yuhan was curious about what this mysterious person would convey to her.
"Find a way to have Prince Yile stay in the capital legitimately. My master sees this as saving you and expects no refusal! As for other matters, my master will explain them to you in due course. If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave!"
Before leaving, the doctor left behind a dose of medicine along with instructions on how Xia Yuhan could restore her health.
Seeing the instructions left by the doctor reminded Xia Yuhan of the note that had flown in through the window last time, warning her of her severe poisoning and urging her to take the antidote promptly.
She quickly got up and retrieved the note hidden in a dark corner of the room. Comparing both notes revealed that they were not written by the same person.
Was that mysterious person secretly watching her every move?
Why would the mysterious person do this? What was their motive?
And how could he be so sure that she could help Prince Yile stay in the capital and continue to be his lord? Did he think so highly of her?
A series of questions flashed through Xia Yuhan's mind. She was determined; it seemed necessary to meet Prince Yile!
Perhaps she could find a breakthrough through him.
But what connection did the mysterious person have with Prince Yile?
It was puzzling...
In Xia Manor, Cang Yile felt relieved after learning that Xia Yuhan had fully Awakened. As a prince, he couldn't linger too long in a minister's residence, especially in the home of the Guardian General. Otherwise, he might be accused of forming factions and plotting rebellion.
Just as he was preparing to take his leave from Xia Manor, General Xia appeared, and they exchanged pleasantries.
“Prince Yile has never had any dealings with women. Why did you stand up for her at the Palace Gate this time?” General Xia silently scrutinized the prince who had just returned to the capital.
Anyone could guess that his actions were ostensibly to help Xia Yuhan and support Xia Manor, but in reality, he was trying to get closer to General Xia.
By asking this question, General Xia wanted Cang Yile to acknowledge his intentions so that he could repay this favor to Xia Yuhan and clear the air between them.
Upon hearing this, Xia Yule laughed heartily: “Hahaha... Why does the general say such things? The Azure Dragon Kingdom Right Chancellor has never had any dealings with my Second Sister. Why doesn’t the general ask why the Right Chancellor is helping her instead of questioning me?”
Without giving General Xia a chance to respond, Xia Yule continued, “I am aware of your intentions, General. But I want to say that you are overthinking it! My assistance to my Second Sister is not because of you, but solely because of her!”
His wicked charm was unparalleled.
During his time back in the capital, he was chased all over by his master, the Old Mischief Maker. It was likely that many had heard the words "Flower Thief" from his master, and his reputation for flirting had probably spread far and wide.
So he had no reason to worry about General Xia's suspicions.
If it weren't for him, Cang Yile, just returning to the capital and falling victim to a villain's scheme, being drugged, he wouldn't have ended up in that scene with Xia Yuhan. Naturally, he wouldn't have deliberately paid attention to Xia Yuhan...
Suddenly, Cang Yile realized that after all this time, he had almost made it a habit to climb over the wall into Xia Manor's backyard every night!
He had always disliked women! He believed women were all pretentious! Playing mind games! On the surface, they seemed harmless and pure, but behind their backs, they used vicious means. So he should also dislike Xia Yuhan!
Yet he couldn't find a reason to hate her! Because he felt that Xia Yuhan was not that kind of person. Although she would repay any grievances, she was a heroine among women; if others did not provoke her, she would absolutely not provoke anyone else.
Cang Yile forced himself to retract his thoughts; he couldn't let one Xia Yuhan ruin his entire plan!
Naturally, helping Xia Yuhan and winning over General Xia was just the first step of his scheme.
If he couldn't even take the first step properly, the subsequent plans would be even harder to implement!
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