Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Chapter 511: So Its Him (2/2)
Now that Su Wenyue’s whereabouts were confirmed, there was no need for them to search separately. Feng Jianling also followed Han Yu to the old doctor’s address.
The old doctor’s guess was not wrong; Phantom did indeed proceed to the address given by the old doctor. As he was nearing the location, he received a message from his superiors. It turned out that Sikong Ling had received the news passed by Phantom, and he was quite worried about Su Wenyue’s health. He promptly dispatched an expert doctor from the Sikong Family’s subordinates who was already en route.
Phantom’s face lit up with joy. Even though the old doctor came recommended, he was still not entirely at ease. Now, with a doctor dispatched by his master, he wouldn’t have to worry. The master was indeed attentive, especially regarding Miss Su’s affairs, he took extra care. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have sent an expert doctor so swiftly. It wasn’t just because he knew that Miss Su was sick, but also as a precaution. This showed how much the master cared for Miss Su.
After receiving the news, Phantom immediately sent a message with his current address, waiting for the doctor to arrive. He glanced at Su Wenyue lying in the horse carriage. She was still unconscious, but her expression was much more serene than before, and the pain seemed to have subsided. Evidently, the old doctor had some ability and had stabilized Miss Su’s condition. It looked like she would be able to hold on until the doctor arrived.
“What’s the condition of Miss Su? The master places great importance on her. You must heal Miss Su; otherwise, none of us can bear the consequences should the master blame us!” Phantom and this doctor had interacted before. He knew the doctor was skilled but somewhat arrogant, and fearing that the doctor might not put in his best effort, he spoke his mind.
Sikong Mansion in Chang’an
“Qing Zhu, go and pack immediately, and wait for me outside the city!” Sikong Ling ordered as soon as he read the message in his hand.
“Master, what’s going on?” Qing Zhu looked puzzled at Sikong Ling, not understanding why the master suddenly wanted to leave Chang’an. There didn’t seem to be any business outside the city that required the master’s attention, especially now when the city was in such chaos, it wasn’t a good time to leave. Could it be because of the message he had just received?
“I’ve made arrangements for the prison. We just have to wait for the right time to switch out the person. I’ve been thinking, and the people I’ve sent to escort them out of the city aren’t reliable enough. It would be a pity if something went wrong at the last moment. I will handle their departure myself. Besides, I do have some matters to attend to outside the city.”
Sikong Ling only shared his decisions and plans with Qing Zhu, but not the specific reasons. Thinking of Su Wenyue’s current situation, Sikong Ling couldn’t help but be concerned. Yet, thankfully, her life was saved. As for everything else, he could only do his best. Regardless of what had become of Su Wenyue, even if she turned into a fool, he would not despise her. From another perspective, it might even be to his advantage. The original Su Wenyue would never have agreed to follow him, but if there was a chance, it might be his opportunity.
He had once given up on this idea, for Su Wenyue’s feelings were quite clear, and although he, Sikong Ling, was not a total gentleman, he really did not want to force Su Wenyue into anything. To have her reluctantly stay by his side and be unhappy all her life was not what he wanted. That was why he later even decided to collaborate with Han Yu, and Su Wenyue’s influence was undoubtedly part of his consideration, perhaps even with a hint of a protective motive.
But this time, it was Han Yu who was incompetent, allowing Su Wenyue to fall into such danger and almost lose her life,