The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 174 Leaving Beijing

Zheng Xun patiently explained, "That's just how they get along..."

[When Zhao Lingyin was teaching her disciples, she was actually quite irritable, and things would often get chaotic. It was already a sign of her restraint that the two of them weren't chasing each other around in the hall.]

However, there are reasons why Jingyang has turned out this way.

Zhao Lingyin had no idea that Jingyang had become her die-hard fan after spending some time with her.

In her eyes, her master was the most skilled doctor in the world, so she was determined to emulate him and learn his essence.

She's also stubborn. Even though she's already Zhao Lingyin's undisputed apprentice, she always wants to try harder and harder.

She didn't want to disappoint her master; she wanted to inherit her master's medical skills, carry on her master's beliefs, and become... her master's pride.

Therefore, she studied diligently and relentlessly, pushing herself very hard, and eventually, through that relentless pressure, she became like this.

Jingyang lowered his head in embarrassment.

Although what the princess said was what she truly thought, it was still somewhat embarrassing to say it aloud.

Zhao Lingyin's expression softened. She patted Jingyang's shoulder and whispered, "Do you want to surpass me?"

Jingyang found this statement a bit strange, but still nodded truthfully.

Zhao Lingyin smiled slightly: "You don't need to work so hard, because I am exceptionally talented, and you can't surpass me."

Jingyang: ...

Is this the point?

Shouldn't she be pleased with her ambition to surpass her predecessors?

Consort Chun suppressed a laugh and asked, "When shall we begin?"

Zhao Lingyin put down her medicine box: "Let's begin now."

Consort Chun asked seriously, "Is there anything I can do for you?"

"No need, I need to give you a few acupuncture treatments, and you can't stop taking your medication during this time."

The emperor asked with concern, "How long will it take to cure?"

"It can take anywhere from half a month to a year. During this time, I will adjust the prescription and treatment method according to the situation."

She paused, then suddenly looked at the emperor: "During treatment, frequent sexual intercourse is not allowed."

emperor:……

Why are you looking at him? What kind of beast is he?

Zhao Lingyin didn't care about his complicated thoughts. After the palace servants brought over what she needed, she led her apprentice and Consort Chun into the room.

With the door tightly shut in front of them, Zheng Xun and the emperor could only retreat and sit down.

At this point, if the emperor doesn't speak, Zheng Xun shouldn't try to make conversation.

After sitting for a while, finding it rather boring, Zheng Xun simply opened the canopy.

When the canopy opened, not only the emperor saw it, but everyone inside the house also saw it.

Jingyang stared wide-eyed at the novel object with curiosity, while Zhao Lingyin was so startled that she almost pricked the wrong spot with the needle.

After much explanation, things got back on track.

The light screen did not show any major events in the imperial court, but instead showed a scene of a teahouse.

In the very center of the teahouse lobby, a storyteller in a long robe stroked his beard, slammed his gavel on the table, and the bustling lobby instantly fell silent.

Today, the gentleman didn't tell any stories about talented scholars and beautiful women; instead, he told a short, delightful tale.

He has a sharp tongue and a dry sense of humor when he speaks.

Zheng Xun felt like he was listening to a stand-up comedy routine, or a talk show.

In short, she really liked it.

Consort Chun also liked it quite a bit.

Originally, Zhao Lingyin, upholding good professional ethics, neglected to carefully insert needles into the light screen.

But when the storyteller got to an interesting part, Consort Chun suddenly laughed twice: "Haha."

The laughter was very short. Consort Chun glanced apologetically at Zhao Lingyin and awkwardly shut her mouth.

But this was just the beginning. Later, she would often suddenly laugh, and her muscles would tremble when she laughed.

If she flinches, Zhao Lingyin, caught off guard, will prick the needle off course.

Finally, she couldn't take it anymore and pressed a certain acupoint on her.

Consort Chun let out a loud "Aww!" and almost jumped up.

Although she moved even more violently, Zhao Lingyin laughed: "Try laughing again?"

Consort Chun found her smile a little frightening and quickly shook her head, promising, "No, never again!"

When she shook her head, the needles in her hair swayed and trembled.

Zhao Lingyin didn't believe her. She took out a strand of hair, looked it over, and picked out the silver needle that was most upright in her body. She placed the hair on it: "If you move, this silver needle will move. If the hair on it falls off..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but Consort Chun already understood her unspoken meaning.

With such fine hair and such a fine needle, how did she manage to place it so steadily?

Is this the doctor's hand?

Tears welled in her eyes from the pain, and she was about to nod, but when she caught a glimpse of the hair stuck in the silver needle, she didn't dare to move.

Seeing this, Jingyang, who was standing nearby, seemed to realize something and was also deep in thought.

Consort Chun: Although I don't know what you suddenly realized, don't get it yet!

The emperor and Li Xiaojun were also suffering somewhat while outside.

At this time, Consort Chun's condition was unclear, and they should have acted more seriously and solemnly. However, Zheng Xun was unruly, so they could not laugh and could only suppress their laughter until their faces turned red and their expressions became distorted.

One is an emperor, and the other is a chief eunuch.

The palace servants, unable to hear their own thoughts, would occasionally cast strange glances at them.

The masters in the palace are becoming increasingly strange. They don't understand, and they dare not ask, but life is getting better and better, so they can only pretend not to see it.

Zhao Lingyin was inside for half an hour. Zheng Xun went from listening to storytelling to watching acrobatics. She enjoyed it, but the others had to restrain themselves.

Finally, when the door opened, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Zheng Xun hurriedly stepped forward, intending to inquire about Consort Chun's condition, but Zhao Lingyin's face darkened instantly upon seeing her.

"Wasn't the princess supposed to be on patrol? Why aren't you leaving yet?"

Zheng Xun: ?

"Are you kicking me out?"

Zhao Lingyin knew she shouldn't argue with her, after all, Zheng Xun had some formidable methods.

However, as a doctor, she almost caused several accidents because of her interference, so although she seemed calm, she was actually furious.

Zheng Xun looked at the emperor with a puzzled expression.

The emperor nodded in agreement: "Your second brother left a long time ago. Since you still have things to do, you should set off as soon as possible."

Zheng Xun: ?

"I'll go see Consort Chun."

"Consort Chun is asleep. She asked me to tell the princess not to worry about her and to leave as soon as possible if she wants to go."

Zheng Xun: ?

No, why?

Has it been so long, and they're already tired of her?

People are yearning for change!

Cast aside in a box, our kindness is severed midway!

She clutched her chest, gave them a resentful look, and left heartbroken.

Well, since she knew from the system that Consort Chun was safe and sound, she might as well leave.

Leaving Zhichun and Zhicheng behind, she set off on horseback with Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi.

She traveled light, carrying only two sets of clothes and some money; she planned to buy provisions in the city.

The emperor, his anger subsided, only received a verbal reprimand from her.

The old father was furious and wanted to drag her back and beat her up.

If she dares to leave without saying goodbye after just one visit, what will happen if she is ever dissatisfied with anything in the future?

After his anger subsided, he felt that the palace was empty and nothing felt right.

Back in the Imperial Study, he saw the Crown Prince engrossed in processing memorials, and he strolled up behind him.

The crown prince was unaware of the emperor's arrival and continued to concentrate on official business.

The emperor watched for a while, then clicked his tongue in displeasure: "Are you stupid? How can you give such a fool such gentle guidance? How many years has he been an official? He can't even handle this small matter and still dares to submit a memorial? I give him a month to resolve this, or he can go back to farming!"

The crown prince was startled by the voice that suddenly appeared behind him, and the pen in his hand fell to the ground, leaving a long red mark on the document.

He turned his head stiffly: "Father...Father Emperor?"

"What are you standing there for? Are you here to help or to slack off?"

The prince hurriedly picked up his pen, and in his haste, he even used his sleeve to wipe the red marks on the folded paper, resulting in a mess.

The emperor frowned: "I'm not a demon, why am I so terrifying? Or have you done something wrong?"

The crown prince, who was about to become a father, was scolded like a dog, hanging his head and not daring to say a word.

The emperor, like an enraged mother beast, was full of aggression. Not satisfied with scolding the crown prince, he walked back to his seat and saw the table next to him. He suddenly said, "What kind of lousy table is this? It's so square."

Crown Prince: ...

Li Xiaojun: ...

The crown prince looked pleadingly at Eunuch Li: "My father..."

He pointed to his head, as if asking the emperor if there was something wrong with his brain.

Eunuch Li glanced at the Emperor and cautiously lowered his voice: "Princess Yuanjia left with only a message, and the Emperor is holding a grudge."

The Crown Prince understood.

He became more serious, picked up another folding book, and pretended to be very busy, though he didn't actually know what he was busy with.

He just felt that his father was terrifying now, and the atmosphere in the imperial study was very oppressive, as if something could explode at any moment.

For the sake of his own life, he'd better not provoke his father.

Fortunately, the emperor didn't actually go mad.

He can also concentrate when he's doing serious work.

The crown prince waited for a while, and when the emperor didn't have his moment of madness, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The reason it was only half a mouthful was because the emperor suddenly spoke.

He didn't look up, but simply called out naturally, "Yuanjia, take a look at this."

After shouting but receiving no response, he slowly raised his head and saw that Zheng Xun's spot was empty. His expression went blank for a moment.

The crown prince opened his mouth, looking somewhat worried.

The emperor quickly came to his senses and cursed, "You heartless wretch, you really left without even saying goodbye."

He still had many things he didn't tell her, and he hadn't handed over the people he had prepared for her.

What if she encounters bad people outside?

What if she is deceived by a wicked person?

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, but when he thought of the system on Zheng Xun's body, he laughed at himself for overthinking.

But what if her system disappears?

His brows furrowed deeper and deeper, and the Crown Prince and Eunuch Li grew increasingly apprehensive.

Oh dear, it's foreseeable that those ministers are in for trouble tomorrow.