Unbeknownst to Yun Jinnian, the entire inn had already been emptied, with the Governor’s Office personnel surrounding the inn, making it impossible for anyone to enter or leave.
After reading Medical Books for a while, Jinnian checked on the Commandery Princess of Zhen Guo once more, then went to sleep.
Meanwhile, Yuwen Ming was still massaging Madam Song.
He occasionally checked on the Commandery Princess, and only after seeing she was unharmed did he feel relieved, then took Madam Song’s advice and went to bed as well.
At dawn, Yuwen Ming got up.
By the time Jinnian got up, Yuwen Ming had already tidied everything up and was helping the Commandery Princess drink some water.
The Commandery Princess smiled at her affectionately, and Yuwen Ming was very well-behaved.
Jinnian just watched, her eyes filled with admiration, then quickly lowered her head to hide her thoughts.
It wasn’t until after the Commandery Princess had drunk the water that she approached and said, "Let me take the pulse of the Princess!"
Yuwen Ming hurriedly made way.
After taking the Commandery Princess’s pulse, Jinnian said, "All is well, Your Highness. You may sit up and lean back for a while, but lie down immediately if you feel dizzy!"
Yuwen Ming immediately responded.
Together with Linglong and Madam Song, they helped the Commandery Princess sit up and gave her a blanket to lean on, tending to her meticulously.
"I am already out of danger; you go back and join your mother for breakfast," said the Commandery Princess.
Jinnian curtseyed to take her leave.
It was only when she stepped out of the lodging courtyard that she realized the emptiness around her and knew that the other inn patrons had all been sent away.
She pursed her lips and continued forward, only to see Mrs. Han hurriedly approaching. Mrs. Han pulled Jinnian into the room and asked anxiously, "How is the Princess doing?"
"She has passed the critical period; all she needs now is good care and rest!"
Mrs. Han nodded, "Then I have another question for you. Has the Princess asked you to treat her son?"
Jinnian did not dare to conceal anything from Mrs. Han.
"Oh, you child, do you know that so many doctors, Imperial Physicians, even your grandfather would not dare to try, and yet you dare?" complained Mrs. Han, visibly upset.
"Mother, I..." Jinnian wanted to explain.
But Mrs. Han added, "Do you know why your grandfather didn’t dare to try?"
Jinnian shook her head, tears already brimming in her eyes.
She knew she had been somewhat rash, but she truly believed she had a seventy percent chance of success.
"Who is Yuwen Ming? He’s the youngest child of the Commandery Princess and has also been conferred the title of Commandery Prince by the late Emperor. If he’s cured, of course, everyone will be overjoyed, but if there is a slight mishap, not only will the responsible doctor’s life be at stake, but even the whole family could be implicated!"
Jinnian’s eyes widened, "How could that..."
"How could it not? When you agreed, did the Princess make you any promises? Did she say that no matter the outcome, she would not hold you accountable for any crime?"
Jinnian shook her head.
Indeed, there had been no promise.
Mrs. Han pulled Jinnian to sit down, saying, "I am not trying to scare you, but such is the power of the Emperor!"
"Mother, I..." After a moment of silence, Jinnian spoke softly, "I’m sorry!"
"Silly child, I am not blaming you. As a doctor, having a compassionate heart and skill is important, but you must also understand the situation, comprehend?" said Mrs. Han.
Mrs. Han patted Jinnian’s head, "Are you hungry? I’ve already prepared breakfast. Let’s eat, and afterward, I’ll accompany you to pay respects to the Commandery Princess!"
After breakfast, Mrs. Han did take Jinnian to see the Commandery Princess.
When the Commandery Princess of Zhen Guo saw Mrs. Han, she waved her over.
Mrs. Han quickly approached with a smile, "This humble woman pays respects to Your Highness. May the Princess be blessed with peace and good health!"
The Commandery Princess patted the spot next to her on the bed, "Sit down!"
Mrs. Han hesitated briefly before lightly taking a seat.
Only then did the Commandery Princess speak, "Ming’er, take Jinnian out to play. I want to have a word with Mrs. Yun. Song’er, you stay."
Song’er was Madam Song.