"Is there no other choice but to go?" the Emperor asked in a deep voice, scrutinizing Yun Jinnian closely, trying to see if she was lying. His spies had reported that she had met with Chu Yu several times.
Once was on the way to Huguo Temple, the second time in Huaixi County, and the third time at the residence of the Princess of Zhenguo.
Chu Yu, with his elegant and graceful demeanor, had the appearance of a "Banished Fairy" under the clear moonlight. Although Yun Jinnian was young, which girl doesn’t harbor feelings of affection!
"Yes, I must go!" Yun Jinnian spoke calmly, raising her head and looking at the Emperor with eyes clear and pure.
She had to persuade the Emperor to send someone to escort her to Nanjiang.
As for the reason for going, firstly, it was to learn, and secondly, it was for Prince Yanjun. Without examining his pulse diagnosis records, she was fifty percent confident in treating Prince Yanjun’s poisoning; but after seeing his records, her confidence dropped to thirty percent. Naturally, after Rourou examined his pulse, it might dwindle to a mere ten percent, which was something Yun Jinnian didn’t wish to see.
As for the Emperor, with her maternal grandfather present, even if the poison couldn’t be completely cured, dragging it out for a year or so wouldn’t be fatal.
Towards this father from her past life, Yun Jinnian didn’t have any good feelings, so she was in no hurry to cure his poisoning!
"Is it entirely for me?"
The Emperor asked in a deep voice, still not quite believing that Yun Jinnian’s intentions were solely for him.
"Replying to Your Majesty, not entirely!" Yun Jinnian told the truth.
"Jinnian..." Han Xuzi exclaimed in surprise.
However, the Emperor actually smiled, waved Han Xuzi to silence, and then looked towards Yun Jinnian, "Then for whom else is it?"
"One is for Your Majesty, and the other is for Prince Yanjun. Because I promised Her Highness the Princess, I would cure Prince Yanjun’s poisoning. But after seeing Prince Yanjun’s pulse diagnosis, I believe I cannot cure him!" Yun Jinnian said, pausing before continuing, "If I did not come to the palace today, I would still have to go to Nanjiang in a few days!"
And the honest truth.
The Emperor, rather than being annoyed, smiled again, "It seems I am just an incidental concern!"
Yun Jinnian was amused by the Emperor’s words; her beauty, already great, became even more enchanting when she smiled, with the corners of her eyes and brows all evoking a soft charm. Though her appearance was not yet fully developed, she already possessed a beauty that could overthrow cities and kingdoms.
The Emperor looked at her, then averted his gaze, feeling a tickle in his throat.
He reminded himself that Yun Jinnian was just a child; his eldest son was more than ten years older than her.
And he had promised Han Xuzi not to let Yun Jinnian enter the palace.
Quickly collecting his thoughts, he asked, "Then, how long will it take to return from Nanjiang?"
"The journey to Nanjiang requires a month and a half, and I must become acquainted with the local customs and some pharmacology on the way, so the speed of the carriage will have to be slower. It will take at least two months and about four or five days. The return journey can be hastened, so it will be about four months. If I’m lucky, I can be back by the new year, but if not..." Yun Jinnian took a deep breath, "I may not return until this time next year!"
This too was the truth.
The main reason for the trip was Prince Yanjun’s poisoning.
Actually, what Yun Jinnian hoped most was for Prince Yanjun to accompany her to Nanjiang; perhaps there would be some unexpected encounters...
The Emperor fell silent.
Han Xuzi couldn’t cure the poison inside him, but Yun Jinnian had to go to Nanjiang, "..."
"My maternal grandfather’s medical skills are extraordinary. With Your Majesty’s cooperation, he will surely be able to manage Your Majesty’s illness!" Yun Jinnian said and then lowered her head again.
This modified Poison Scripture simply required abstinence from the company of women to improve; once one indulged, it was truly...
If it weren’t for her maternal grandfather’s timely arrival at the palace, the Emperor might have rapidly deteriorated and eventually died from exhaustion!