Chapter 57 - The Fairy Doctor (2/2)

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The Crown Prince of the Xiang Kingdom was lying in bed. Xiang He, who was nineteen years old was pale and weak. He looked devoid of joy and life. He is bedridden since he turned Fifteen, he got weaker and weaker by the time came.

He was the only son of the Emperor. It seems that no matter how many concubines his father impregnated, they always give birth to a princess. At the moment, he has 6 sisters. He was the only child given birth by the late Empress. The love of his father's life. Unexpectedly, she died when Xiang He was ten. At that time, he didn't want to marry anybody else. He already had Xiang He as the Crown Prince since birth. By fifteen, everything changed. His son was crippled. The emperor was left with no choice but to get some concubines to give birth to another son. He was coerced by the Ministers. So far though, it wasn't productive.

When the guests came in, the Crown Prince tried to sit up. Pain can be seen on his face, it wasn't easy to get up..

"Your highness!" Elder Zhen immediately went to the Crown Prince' side and helped him sat up.

"Elder Zhen, these are?.." As he looked at the newcomers.

"Crown Prince, Elder Bai is away at the moment. Thankfully, Doctor Yi from a High-Rank Kingdom visited the medicine pavilion. We brought him here to check on you." Elder Zhen's lips pursed together after explaining. He was still hesitant but time was pressing.

"I see, Pardon me Doctor Yi if can't greet you formally. As you can see.. " He cupped his fist instead, to show respect still. Doctors are Miracle workers in Huaxia. They mainly control all the Kingdoms in secret. If you make an enemy of one, you will make an enemy of all the people the doctor healed. As they considered the Doctors their benefactors.

"Crown Prince, you are poisoned." Yi Ling's first words was directly pointed to his circumstances. She wanted to act forwardly without a hint of hesitation or delays.

The Crown Prince and Elder Zhen looked at each other. Their faces was grim.

"We figured that much Doctor Yi. Unfortunately, we talked to all doctors and nobody seem to be able to cure it." Elder Zhen explained. He was astonished that Doctor Yi could tell instantly what caused the Crown Prince' state was, without feeling someone's pulse.

"Do you have any means to cure me? I'll do anything! If you need anything please tell us." The Crown Prince was desperate. He wanted to ascend the throne. They suspected that his uncle was the one who poisoned him. But they didn't have sufficient evidence yet.

"I was able to tell your predicament, of course Im able to cure you. But on one condition." Yi Ling smirked underneath the mask. This will be the start of her plans. She wanted to gain strength, so she needs to build her foundations first.