Ye Qichi faced Xiao Jinsen’s request, somewhat bewildered.
Does this man have some kind of problem?!
The text never mentioned any physical discomfort he had, other than a bad temper, he’s as strong as a bull.
To ask for her diagnosis , isn’t that either a trick or theft?!
"What, Princess is unwilling?" Xiao Jinsen’s frown lifted as he looked at Ye Qichi’s hesitation, clearly displeased.
Of course she’s unwilling.
Who the hell wants to treat a bad guy?! Especially one with ill intentions.
Ye Qichi smiled faintly, "Prince Xiao, you flatter me too much. It’s not that I’m unwilling, it’s just that my medical skills are limited. Actually, I cannot treat illnesses; I’ve only read many medical books and know about many cases. Like the plague in Yuzhou City, it was only because I had read about it in a medical book that I copied the treatments from there; I really don’t possess any medical skills to speak of."
"If Prince Xiao has any physical discomfort, you may tell me your symptoms. I can look them up in medical books and see if I can find related cases to help Prince Xiao," Ye Qichi explained without humility or arrogance.
Her calm and composed demeanor added a few more scrutinizing glances from Xiao Jinsen.
She’s completely different from the woman spoken of in the rumors.
And somehow, she’s developed an edge that, unexpectedly, is a bit hard to look away from.
Xiao Jinsen was sizing up Ye Qichi .
Somewhat lost in thought.
Ye Qichi’s brow furrowed slightly.
What bad idea is Xiao Jinsen concocting this time?
Because of the big villain.
She always feels like he’s around, scheming every sort of underhanded plot.
"Prince Xiao?" When Xiao Jinsen did not respond for a long time, Ye Qichi couldn’t help but call out to him.
Of course, she wanted to take the opportunity to leave after getting his response.
She didn’t want any further contact with him.
Upon hearing Ye Qichi’s call, Xiao Jinsen snapped back to reality.
His eyes turned cold.
His mood clearly not good.
He actually felt something indescribable towards Ye Qichi...
And he couldn’t accept that his emotions were being swayed by external factors.
He said, "In that case, this Prince will have someone send my symptoms to Princess the day after tomorrow. I will trouble Princess to refer to more medical books for me."
"Prince Xiao is too kind, I will do my best," Ye Qichi smiled.
Her smile, of course, was insincere.
"I have traveled a long way back from Yuzhou City, and the journey has left me fatigued. I will take my leave now," Ye Qichi bowed.
And he had no more reason to hold on to Ye Qichi.
Ye Qichi turned to leave.
She had barely taken one step.
When her foot was suddenly tripped by a rock on the side.
Her entire body swayed, nearly falling over.
That moment, she was abruptly caught around the waist by Xiao Jinsen next to her.
Ye Qichi’s brows tightened.
How could there suddenly be a rock in the Imperial Palace?
And because she was eager to leave Xiao Jinsen, she had not paid attention to her footing.
She hastily steadied herself and then pushed Xiao Jinsen away.
Xiao Jinsen also let her go.
He did not linger on her body.
He knew it was against etiquette.
Ye Qichi steadied her emotions and bowed, "Thank you, Prince Xiao."
"It was nothing," Xiao Jinsen appeared very indifferent, and didn’t forget to remind her, "Princess, be careful when you walk."
Ye Qichi then truly turned and walked away.
Xiao Jinsen just watched Ye Qichi’s retreating figure.
The sensation of Ye Qichi’s touch still remained in the palm of his hand.
Although he had held her only for an instant, his fingertips seemed to retain the softness of Ye Qichi.
This woman... had actually stirred his thoughts genuinely.
"Prince." A guard walked up to Xiao Jinxing, "Imperial Concubine has been waiting for you."
Xiao Jinsen then withdrew his gaze and turned to leave.
A shadow emerged from a corner of the Imperial Palace.
Xiao Jinxing had thus witnessed the scene between Xiao Jinsen and Ye Qichi.
Xiao Jinsen had his sights set on Ye Qichi.
Xiao Jinsen’s greatest strength was that he would ceaselessly bring talented people under his command to use them for his purposes, and Ye Qichi’s performance along the way, coupled with the Emperor’s affirmation of her, naturally drew Xiao Jinsen’s attention.
His initiative to approach Ye Qichi showed that he had indeed set his mind on her.
Xiao Jinxing walked to the carriage without revealing anything.
Ye Qichi had been waiting there for Xiao Jinxing already.
Figuring she might have to wait quite a while.
Who knows what the old witch Wen Jingtang would do next, or perhaps Xiao Jinxing would get a thorough beating again.