The confusion in his heart was intense, and fearing that arriving late would further anger Feng Qiwu and result in others suffering his wrath, Doctor Ming had two sturdy young apprentices carry him, hurrying towards the Imperial Hospital.
When he arrived, he saw Feng Qiwu standing at the entrance waiting for him.
Upon seeing this, Doctor Ming hurried forward and knelt, "Your old servant pays respect..."
Yet, what Doctor Ming and the others had not anticipated was, before his knees even touched the ground, Feng Qiwu spoke: "Doctor Ming, no need for formalities."
Upon hearing these words, Doctor Ming felt his spirits lift.
Quickly reacting, he said, "Thank you, Crown Prince."
"I wonder what brings the Crown Prince to seek out your old servant unexpectedly today?" Doctor Ming inquired.
Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu coldly glanced at the others, "You all may leave."
Only after everyone departed did Feng Qiwu’s expression relax, speaking to Doctor Ming with noteworthy warmth: "I have indeed come to ask something of you today."
"Please speak, Crown Prince. I am willing to go through fire and water without hesitation," Doctor Ming immediately replied.
Having survived in the Imperial Hospital for as long as he had, Doctor Ming was not a simple figure; hearing Feng Qiwu’s words, he realized the Crown Prince was not here to cause trouble, but had another kind of request in mind.
But what could the Crown Prince want from his old bones?
"Miss Bai has recently shown great interest in medicine, and I hope starting today, you will go to Bai Mansion daily to teach and answer her questions," Feng Qiwu said indifferently.
Hearing this, Doctor Ming pondered for a moment before realizing whom Feng Qiwu was referring to.
Suppressing his astonishment, he carefully asked, "Does the Crown Prince mean that Miss Bai wishes to learn medicine?"
"Yes. How much she can learn from you is her own matter. You must teach thoroughly, without any reservation. Do you understand?" Feng Qiwu’s eyebrows furrowed.
Seeing this, Doctor Ming quickly replied earnestly, "I understand, but Crown Prince, I must speak plainly. Not everyone is suited to learn medicine. Although Miss Bai is acclaimed as the foremost talented woman of Da Qin, healing and composing poetry are two different matters. If Miss Bai truly struggles to learn... I hope you will not hold it against me."
"Hmph, naturally," Feng Qiwu replied coldly, looking toward him.
Yet internally, he thought: I fear you might wish to receive her as a close disciple by then.
Seeing him agree, Doctor Ming felt relieved and nodded, saying, "Alright, I will immediately hand over the work at the medical hall, then head to Bai Mansion in the afternoon."
"Alright." Feng Qiwu nodded, then turned and left.
Once he departed, Doctor Ming stroked his beard and began thinking deeply.
Just because Bai Susu showed interest in medicine, he was sent to teach.
The Crown Prince does not seem as indifferent to this engagement as others think.
It makes sense, since he personally sought to marry Bai Susu, and behind Bai Susu stands Prime Minister Bai.
This shows that although the Crown Prince can at times be quite eccentric, he actually possesses no shortage of scheming and strategy.
Otherwise, why would he deliberately aim to win over Bai Susu, the apple of Prime Minister Bai’s eye, despite knowing Bai’s disdain for him, as a way to achieve his goals indirectly?
After leaving the Imperial Hospital, Feng Qiwu left the palace gates prepared to return to the Eastern Palace.
Xiao Quanzi, guarding outside the palace, had a start seeing him emerge before dismissal time. The source of thɪs content is novel-fire.net
Why did the master come out so early today?
He quickly and cautiously asked, "Your Highness, why did you leave court so early today? Has something happened?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu coldly glanced at him, "Your brain is dull, yet your mouth is quite active."
Xiao Quanzi instantly looked aggrieved, closing his mouth, "Then I shall say nothing, sir."
He merely cares for His Highness, so why is he always dismissed?
After glaring at him, Feng Qiwu mounted his horse and rode away quickly.
Seeing this, Xiao Quanzi hurriedly ran after him, waving, "Crown Prince, wait for your servant!"
After running for a while, Feng Qiwu’s figure had vanished from his sight.
Xiao Quanzi immediately stopped, then turned to glare at the carriage driver still frozen in place.
"Are you dead? The air is chilly in the morning; how can you let His Highness ride back?" Xiao Quanzi criticized shrilly.
But in his heart, he was thinking: The Crown Prince only recently exhausted himself last night, and now his body is at its weakest. What if riding causes a chill that weakens him further?
Hearing Xiao Quanzi’s words, the carriage driver replied with an innocent expression, "But His Highness himself wanted to ride, and I dare not meddle in His Highness’s affairs."
He felt as wronged as could be, you know?
Stopping the Crown Prince from riding?
He feared His Highness would remove his head to play ball if he did.
Xiao Quanzi cursed, "What a coward." upon hearing the driver’s words.
The driver wasn’t angered, instead honestly retorting, "Aren’t you the same, Xiao Quanzi?"
"You dare insult me? Cheng Zhang, you’re bold now, huh?" Xiao Quanzi cursed, hands on hips.
Then grumbled as he boarded the carriage, "Hurry back to the mansion! You’ll serve His Highness if we’re late!"
Finally, Cheng Zhang smiled cheekily, nodded, and whipped the reins as they jolted along the smooth official road back to the Eastern Palace.
Upon returning, Xiao Quanzi’s bones nearly rattled apart from the ride.
Wishing to fling open the carriage doors and scold, he found Cheng Zhang had already vanished without a trace.
Xiao Quanzi: Infuriated as hell!
Who would have guessed that such an honest-looking fellow could be so sly at heart!
He truly misjudged him!
Bai Susu was at the stone table in the courtyard reading a medical book when a steward reported: "Miss, Old Doctor Ming seeks an audience, saying he’s here by the Crown Prince’s command."
Upon hearing this, Bai Susu’s eyes brightened.
"Quickly, let him in!" Bai Susu urged.
In her heart, she mentally lauded Feng Qiwu with high praise.
His efficiency is truly remarkable!
He promised last night to find her a seasoned doctor, and today the task is already done.
And the one he found is none other than Old Doctor Ming.
This old doctor is no ordinary figure.
According to the texts she had read, this old doctor is actually a descendant of the Ming Family, renowned as the Poison Doctor Family.
Everyone believes his specialty is saving lives and treating illness.
In reality, his true mastery lies in the use of poisons.
But no one is aware of this yet.
In the original narrative, it was only when Feng Wuchen was endangered by a Southern Gu poison that he showcased his true skills, saving Feng Wuchen’s life.
Then, after saving Feng Wuchen, he mysteriously disappeared.
Thinking of this, an intense spark of curiosity and desire for knowledge flickered in Bai Susu’s eyes.
If she could learn even a tenth of his knowledge of poisons, she would no longer have to worry in the future!