Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 197: The Divine Doctor from the Capital City

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: The Divine Doctor from the Capital City

"You want me to help you investigate those two families?" Li Mingjue easily guessed, looking at the cunning gaze of the person before him.

As expected, Qi Yu flashed a smile and nodded, "That’s right, I feel that something must have happened between these two families."

Li Mingjue was noncommittal as he looked at the person who was still vigorous, clenching fists, refusing to sleep, and tucked them into bed, speaking softly, "Let’s talk about it tomorrow."

Overpowered by his words, Qi Yu felt a wave of sleepiness and soon fell into a steady, deep sleep.

The next morning, Zhou Lanting arrived at the residence early, bringing with him a piece of news.

"You’re saying that the young master of the Lin family is sick?" Qi Yu sipped her tea and asked unhurriedly.

Zhou Lanting nodded gravely and recounted the information he had gathered in detail.

"I have been observing the Lin family in secret these days, but nothing unusual has popped up. However, this morning, as I happened to pass by the Lin Residence, I saw their servant rushing out the door in a panic. I quickly followed him and found myself at the front of a Medical Hall. The servant kept repeating that their young master was ill and urged the doctor to come to their house for a consultation."

After hearing this, Qi Yu’s eyes flickered slightly, "What’s the young master’s usual state of health?"

Zhou Lanting pondered for a moment before responding, "I’ve been Lin Wenxuan’s classmate for a decade; his health has always not been great. He’s sought treatment from many renowned doctors and taken various medicines, but nothing has really worked. It seems this time his old illness has likely flared up again, hence the panic throughout the Lin Residence."

"That makes things easier," Qi Yu said with a smile.

Zhou Lanting looked puzzled, but Qi Yu quickly hatched a plan and instructed, "Pay a visit to the Lin Residence and say that you’ve encountered a Divine Doctor from the capital city who is certain to cure their young master’s illness."

"What Divine Doctor?" Zhou Lanting was taken aback.

With a slight smile, Qi Yu pointed to herself and boasted, "Far in the horizon, yet right before your eyes."

Zhou Lanting thought she was joking, but Gu Jingping, who was quietly listening, chimed in with a chuckle, "Brother Zhou need not worry. Just do as she says."

Although he didn’t know the extent of Qi Yu’s medical skills, he had been saved from poison by her the last time.

She couldn’t be that bad, he reasoned.

Zhou Lanting still had a hint of inquiry in his eyes, but since Gu Jingping had spoken, he did not press further.

After bidding them farewell, he hurried to the Lin Residence and told the gatekeeper, "I have a matter to discuss with your young master. Please inform him."

The servant, aware that he was the young master’s classmate, did not dare to turn him away and quickly went inside to report.

From inside the courtyard, bouts of coughing could intermittently be heard. Lin Wenxuan’s face was pallid from coughing, as he leaned helplessly against the pillow.

Both Father Lin and Mother Lin looked on with worry in their eyes, but besides their concerns, they were powerless to help.

All the reputed doctors within hundreds of miles had been consulted, yet none could cure Lin Wenxuan. Their hearts were filled with anxiety, but fearing the impact on their son, they could only hide their worries and reassured, "Fugui has already gone to fetch a doctor. This one is a renowned physician from Yangzhou, he will surely cure our son’s illness."

Hearing these words, Lin Wenxuan managed a weak smile that was too faint, making it all the more heart-wrenching to see.

When the servant entered the room, Lin Wenxuan had just caught his breath and frowned upon hearing the message, "Zhou Lanting? What does he want?"

The servant relayed truthfully, "Young Master Zhou said he has important matters to discuss with the young master."

Lin Wenxuan’s expression turned colder, "It must be about that Su Guihe matter. I won’t see him!"

Father and Mother Lin also angrily pointed at the servant and scolded, "Foolish thing, even bringing up such matters to vex the young master. We do not welcome anyone associated with the Su Family!"

Scolded roundly, the servant nodded repeatedly with his head bowed, and quickly ran out, panting as he said to Zhou Lanting, "My apologies, Young Master Zhou, but my young master has fallen ill and is unable to meet with you."

Zhou Lanting had anticipated this, and hearing his words, did not get angry. He pulled out several pieces of silver from his bosom and said to the servant, "Please go and tell your young master again that I know of someone who can cure his illness."

Upon seeing the silver, the servant’s eyes gleamed, and thinking the worst he could get was a scolding, he took the money and quickly ran back in, relaying the message to the three members of the Lin Family without missing a word.

This time, Lin Wenxuan was not as resistant as before, but he was still somewhat doubtful.

Although he had studied with Zhou Lanting for many years, their relationship had always been lukewarm. Why would he come today to say such a thing?

Yet Lin’s mother hurriedly said to the servant, "Then let the gentleman in first."

Although she knew Zhou Lanting had some connections with the Su Family, as long as he could save her son, she could not care less about the Su Family.

Lin’s father, however, was frowning, asking Lin Wenxuan, "What is your usual relationship with Zhou Lanting?"

Clearly, he did not fully trust Zhou Lanting’s words.

Lin Wenxuan considered his answer, "My relationship with him is passable."

Lin’s father was still pondering, but Lin’s mother was too anxious to wait, pushing him and saying, "What’s there to think about? Just call the man in first. If he has other intentions, we can always send him away later!"

Thinking it over, Lin’s father agreed and nodded, instructing the servant to bring the guest in.

Zhou Lanting had visited the Lin Residence a few times, but this time it seemed particularly quiet.

Throughout his walk, he hardly saw anyone.

In his memory, the Lin Residence was not short of maids and servants. Even if it could not compare with those major households, it should not be this desolate.

Zhou Lanting suppressed the doubts in his heart and followed the servant to Lin Wenxuan’s room.

After exchanging pleasantries with Lin’s elderly couple, he turned to Lin Wenxuan, who was lying on the bed. Seeing the deep dark circles under his eyes and his pale lips without a hint of color, his haggard appearance made him seem almost like a dying man, and Zhou Lanting’s eyebrows twitched fiercely.

Lin Wenxuan propped himself up to sit straight and greeted him.

Zhou Lanting did not beat around the bush but got straight to the point, "I will not conceal from Brother Lin and Uncle and Auntie that a couple of days ago, I met a Divine Doctor who came from the capital city. Remembering Brother Lin’s illness, I thought of introducing him to you."

Upon hearing the words ’capital city,’ Lin Wenxuan’s eyes momentarily brightened imperceptibly, but his complexion was too pale, and this faint glimmer went unnoticed.

He coughed a few times, then asked weakly, "Is this Divine Doctor from the capital city Lou Qingming, the esteemed Mr. Lou?"

Zhou Lanting, recalling that Qi Yu was decades younger than the renowned Divine Doctor, touched his nose somewhat sheepishly, "Not him."

Lin Wenxuan’s expression cooled slightly, and with a bland tone mixed with a hint of irritation, he asked, "Why would Brother Zhou come to mock me? Besides Lou Qingming, who else is worthy of the title Divine Doctor?"

He was certain Zhou Lanting had come to make fun of him.

The title of Divine Doctor was not something just anyone could assume.

Lin’s father and mother snapped back to reality and stared at Zhou Lanting angrily.

Zhou Lanting scanned their faces one by one, yet he was not angry. Instead, he let out a light laugh, irritating all three members of the Lin Family, who glared at him furiously.

He shook his head with a smile and said slowly, "Brother Lin has misunderstood me. The one I mentioned is indeed a Divine Doctor from the capital city."