What he said before was categorical. At the moment when acupuncture was going to be applied, Ling Xiao could not help but feel flustered. He reflexively stretched out his hand: “Ah Shu!”

“Don’t be afraid, I’m here.” A familiar hand held him, and Ling Jingshu’s soft voice sounded in his ears.

Ling Xiao’s panicked heart immediately calmed down a lot.

Doctor Wei unfolded the package with the golden needles, turned his head, and saw the two siblings shaking hands intimately and relying on each other. He did not feel moved but frowned.

“Miss Ling, please wait in the outer hall for now.”

Ling Jingshu was startled and blurted out: “Why?”

Imperial Physician Wei, who had been relatively gentle before, his expression darkened and his eyes showed displeasure: “I give the patient acupuncture, and I can’t let anyone disturb us. The patient cannot be distracted, and I must concentrate on it.”

Ling Jingshu promised without thinking: “From now on, I promise not to say a word, not even the sound of breathing, and I will never disturb you while you perform the acupuncture…”

Dr. Wei interrupted Ling Jingshu calmly: “You have said similar words countless times since you came in. The fact is that you can’t help it every time, making me waste my words and time.”

Ling Jingshu: “…”

Ling Jingshu had not experienced this feeling of shame and annoyance for a long time.

In life, beautiful women always received some special treatment, especially from men who tended to be more lenient towards them.

This Imperial Physician Wei, as rumored, was not polite to women.

Ling Xiao and Ling Jingshu were intuned to each other and naturally, he knew how embarrassed and angry Ling Jingshu was at this moment. So he hurriedly comforted her in a low voice: “Ah Shu, just go out and wait for me! I believe in Imperial Physician Wei, and you have to believe in him too.”

Ling Jingshu’s anger in her heart was immediately extinguished: “Okay. I’ll go out and wait for you.”

After saying that, she stood up and walked out.

From the beginning to the end, she didn’t even look at Imperial Physician Wei.

This somewhat childish and provocative move did not move Imperial Physician Wei. He picked up the slender golden needle and said in a deep voice: “Ling Gongzi, please be calm and don’t panic. Don’t move too much. It may sting a little, but please bear with it for a while.”

Ling Xiao took a deep breath and nodded seriously.

…

Ling Jingshu walked out of the inner hall. It immediately attracted everyone’s attention.

Fúmǐn jùnzhǔ, who had been waiting impatiently, stared at Ling Jingshu closely with her beautiful eyes. If a person’s gaze could kill, Ling Jingshu would have been stunned by her gaze long ago.

Ling Jingshu was not in the mood to pay attention to Fúmǐn jùnzhǔ’s provocative gaze and walked quickly to Lingji Jiang’s side.

“Why did you come out alone?” Ling Ji asked impatiently: “Where’s Ah Xiao? Why didn’t he come out with you?”

Ling Jingshu responded with some embarrassment: “The Imperial Physician Wei is performing acupuncture and treatment on him. He won’t let me be on the side.”

So was Ling Jingshu kicked out?!

Jiang Shi was a little surprised and a little amused and said in a low voice: “This Imperial Doctor Wei really doesn’t know how to show mercy to women. He actually kicked Ah Shu out.”

Other men encountering a beauty like Ah Shu would probably be eager to steal a few more glances and get closer. But Physician Wei, on the contrary, just drove Ling Jingshu out like that!

Ling Jingshu had probably never met such a charming man in all her life!

Ling Ji was also stunned for a while and then laughed: “It is said that Imperial Physician Wei is a clean person. He is not close to women. No matter how beautiful the girl is, she will not attract his attention. It turns out that the rumors are true.”

“Tángxiōng, táng sǎo, you guys just stop making fun of me.” Ling Jingshu smiled helplessly and quickly changed the topic: “The Imperial Physician Wei said that Ah Xiao’s eye disease was caused by brain injury, congestion, and blockage. Since it was delayed for six years, so he is only 30% sure of diagnosis and treatment.”

When it came to business, Ling Ji and Jiang Shi lost their intention of joking and each suppressed their smiles.

Ling Ji pondered for a while and said: “Dr. Wei’s medical skills are superb and he has cured many patients who were originally thought to be incurable. He said he was 30% sure, so he had to give it a try. Even if he is not cured, he will not be worse than now!”

Who said he wouldn’t?

Ling Jingshu’s smile became more and more bitter and helpless: “It is risky to apply acupuncture on the head. But Ah Xiao is determined to treat his eyes, so I have no choice but to obey him.”

Jiang Shi opened her mouth and comforted: “Doctor Wei probably made it serious on purpose so that we would not have too high expectations and could not bear the disappointing results. You don’t have to worry too much, Ah Xiao will be fine.”

Ling Jingshu nodded and whispered apologetically: “Táng sǎo, I have one more thing to ask you.”

“Just say what you need to say, there’s no need for formalities among the family,” Jiang Shi said with a smile. “As long as it’s something I can do, why would I refuse?”

Ling Ji also looked curious.

Ling Jingshu recounted what Imperial Physician Wei had said in detail: “Physician Wei said that Ah Xiao’s eye disease should be treated from three aspects. So he needs to take decoction internally, apply ointment externally, and apply acupuncture every five days. But he is in the palace normally and has no time to come to Huichun Hall often…”

Seeing her solemn words, Ling Ji and his wife also listened very carefully.

When Ling Jingshu mentioned the Prince’s Mansion, Ling Ji and Jiang Shi subconsciously looked at each other and showed knowing smiles.

The Eastern Palace was not easy to enter, and the gate of the Crown Prince’s Mansion was not accessible to anyone who wanted to. However, having established a relationship with the Imperial Grandson on the way here, it would be nothing if she shamelessly came to ask for help again.

Maybe the Imperial Grandson would be happy to see the Ling family come to visit…

Ling Jingshu just pretended not to see the slightly narrow smiles on their faces, and finished the next words with a calm voice: “…So, I have to leave this matter to my táng sǎo. After today, I request my táng sǎo to take us siblings to the Crown Prince’s Mansion and ask to see the Crown Princess.”

Jiang Shi pursed her lips and smiled: “Wouldn’t it be better to go directly to His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson?”

Why go to the Crown Princess?

Ling Jingshu seemed not to hear the teasing in Jiang Shi’s words and responded seriously: “His Royal Highness Imperial Grandson has to deal with the affairs of the Eastern Palace, so he must be very busy normally. How can we bother His Highness the Imperial Grandson with such a trivial matter.”

“Furthermore, matters within the inner palace are ultimately decided by the Crown Princess. Since we are seeking entry into the Crown Prince’s residence, it’s only natural to request an audience with the Crown Princess. It also avoids any suspicion or gossip by idle people.”

Ling Jingshu said so seriously that Jiang Shi could not laugh anymore. She solemnly agreed: “What you said makes sense. When I go back today, I will report this matter to my mother-in-law. I will accompany you to the Crown Prince’s Mansion tomorrow.”

After a pause, she added, “However, you must also be prepared mentally. Although I have some distant kinship with His Highness the Crown Prince, it’s still quite distant. While seeking an audience, I shouldn’t be outright rejected. However, whether the Crown Princess will agree or not, I can’t guarantee.”

Ling Jingshu breathed a sigh of relief. Smiling slightly: “Whether it’s successful or not, I have to thank my táng sǎo.”

…(To be continued.)