Chapter 396

The leader, Imperial Doctor Wu, was very experienced and well-connected in the Imperial Medical Bureau. Though, he was also usually rather complacent. He always thought of himself as something more, which prompted his habits of demanding explanations from the higher authorities. For example, after knowing that Prince An had brought someone of unknown origin into the mansion, Imperial Doctor Wu headed straight to the Prince to demand answers.

Imperial Doctor Wu straightened his clothes, immediately heading for the Yulin Palace in an attempt to speak with Xie Xuanchen. Mu Mingtang and Xie Xuanchen were eating when they vaguely heard a commotion outside.

Mu Mingtang asked, "What's wrong?"

A servant girl came in. Greeting the pair hastily, she bowed her head and said, "Reporting to Your Highness the Prince and Princess, Imperial Doctor Wu requests an audience."

Mu Mingtang didn't remember who Imperial Doctor Wu was for a bit, "He is..."

"His Majesty summoned five Imperial Doctors of Jingzhai who specialised in treating the Prince's condition."

Only then did Mu Mingtang let out a hum; so it turned out to be them. Though, she was fairly confused— the lot of them didn't need to work and took their paychecks practically for free. It was already a blessing that the royal couple hadn't tried to pick a bone with them, so how daring did the individual have to be to march upon their doors and cause a ruckus like this?

Mu Mingtang didn't have much to do today, so she simply wanted to see what was going on in the minds of these people. She placed down the dishes, washed her hands in the silver basin beside her and said, "Let him in."

"As you command."

After Imperial Doctor Wu walked in, he immediately bowed loudly and said, "This humble one greets Prince An and Princess An."

Xie Xuanchen didn't even bother to look at the man from the corners of his eyes, but Mu Mingtang still tried to retain some of the old geezer's dignity as she said softly, "Rise."

Imperial Doctor Wu immediately stood up. He rolled up his sleeves and said, "I heard that Your Highness was not feeling well yesterday. Because of that, you called someone to come over to read your pulse?"

Xie Xuanchen raised his eyebrows very slightly.

Mu Mingtang sighed in her heart. Xie Xuanchen didn't have the best temper in the first place, so why did this group of people still seek to challenge his patience? Seriously, how desperate was one to die to be willing to storm in here and demand answers from Xie Xuanchen?

Mu Mingtang has always had a good impression of people who practise medicine and help the world. Even if Imperial Doctor Wu never seriously examined Xie Xuanchen's pulse, she didn't want him to lose his reputation entirely as a Senior Imperial Doctor. She tried to ask Imperial Doctor Wu to leave, "Senior Doctor Wu is well-informed. The Prince suddenly felt unwell after returning from the palace yesterday, so he invited a doctor from the nearest place. Now that His Highness has recovered, Imperial Doctor Wu doesn't have to worry, so you can return."

Mu Mingtang made it clear that her intention was to see off the guest, but Imperial Doctor Wu refused. He came here today with the intention of teaching the youngsters a lesson, but since he hadn't said anything yet, how could he be willing to go back?

"With all due respect, Prince An and Princess An, I have no right to comment on whoever is close to you or who you choose to trust. However, trusting villains is bad— that wandering doctor is just half a monk with unknown origin. Maybe he hasn't learned much in medicine and merely revealed himself to bluff and deceive you. Both Your Highnesses might have been impatient during that time, so you were deceived by his sweet words. Nevertheless, you must know that you should never trust an unnamed doctor without them having 3 to 4 decades of medicinal experience. Prince An, you can't..."