C274 (2/2)
”Really?” A glimmer of hope appeared in the Duke Protector's eyes. Other than Shui Qinan's medical skills, no matter who it was, their medical skills would not enter his eyes.
Nangong Jin laughed and nodded, the protector was relieved, the two of them increased their speed and caught up with Shui Qinan.
The three of them went to National Duke Palace.
”Go and report to your wife that the Protector has come to see his old friend.” The Duke of the Kingdom Protector knew that the Xu Palace was being controlled by the Xu, so he sent the servant to notify the Xu. A short while later, a servant hurriedly ran out.
”Please come in, my wife heard that you, the protector of the nation, have come to visit the National Duke and called me to lead you to the main hall.” A servant said respectfully.
The servant brought Shui Qinan and the other two to the main hall and then left. When Xu saw that the Duke was just about to put on an act to cover his crying face to express her sorrow over the attack on National Duke, but in the next instant, he saw Shui Qinan. Xu's expression instantly changed, and asked while pointing at Shui Qinan: ”How is she here!”
The Protector didn't know that there were grudges between the Xu and Shui Qinan, but the Protector had muddled his way through government for so many years, how could he not see through the Xu's obvious behavior? However, the Imperial Protector continued to pretend that he did not know as he said, ”This young lady is a highly skilled doctor, and this old man's illness was also cured by her.”
Xu's face stiffened, her heart was filled with hatred, that old man who did not die with great difficulty, if Shui Qinan's medical skills were really able to cure her, no matter what, the National Duke Palace would not be able to tolerate her!
”Thank you for your concern, Imperial Protector. It's just that you are not clear about the condition of my National Duke, and there are a few royal doctors who were helpless, so I'm afraid that today's trip here was in vain.” The Xu spoke tactfully, hoping that the protector would understand and bring Shui Qinan away.
At this time, Shui Qinan opened her mouth and said: ”If we don't take a look, how would we know if he's sick or not? Since he's already here, we might as well take a look before leaving.”
Xu looked at Shui Qinan with dissatisfaction: ”Since you insist on looking, then please.” Even the Imperial Medicine Pavilion was unable to see what was wrong with the National Duke, she did not believe that a little girl could cure the National Duke.
The Xu led the way to National Duke's room, but before even entering the room, she was met with a strong smell of medicine. Shui Qinan frowned, she thought that Shui Qinan could not stand such playfulness, and sneered: ”If you can't take it, then please stop, Miss, we, the National Duke Palace, are not a strong person.”
The protector of the nation and Nangong Jin naturally saw Shui Qinan's tightly knitted brows. Logically speaking, Shui Qinan should be able to smell the medicinal smell. Shui Qinan raised her head and looked at Xu, his clear eyes seemed to be able to see the depths of her heart, Shui Qinan asked indifferently: ”Madam, is this really just the medicinal smell? What is the heavy smell of the medicine you're hiding?”
Xu's face turned white, she pretended to be calm and said: ”What is the young lady talking about, what can I hide?”
Shui Qinan only smiled, looking both mocking and disdain. Xu only felt cold sweat from Cen Cen, as if Shui Qinan could see through all the secrets in his heart.
Shui Qinan pushed open National Duke's room, and inside were a few servants. Shui Qinan's gaze landed on them, only to see that National Duke's face was pale, and fresh blood continuously flowed out from her abdomen. A few young maids were cleaning the blood stains on National Duke's body.