After entering the book, the cold prince begs for favor

Chapter 401 Dislikes the Capital

Yuan Wanru looked up into his eyes, her eyes slightly upturned: "And you? Does Lord Lu have any shady or unspeakable thoughts?"

Lu Jiangnian chuckled softly, his fingertips slowly tracing the ribbons of her nightgown: "What do you think?"

The candlelight flickered in his eyes, casting a dangerous shadow.

"I want to tie you to the bed..."

Yuan Wanru suddenly chuckled and poked his chest with her jade-like finger: "Is this all Lord Lu is capable of?"

Her eyes sparkled. "We're a proper married couple. Whatever you've asked for these past few days, when haven't I given in to your demands?"

Speaking of this, Lu Jiangnian's smile deepened.

Since returning from Qingzhou, his wife has treated him exceptionally well.

They've practically worn out that "military treatise" these past few days, and many of its contents have been put into practice.

"Since my wife is so considerate..."

He leaned down and whispered in her ear, his warm breath making her ears burn, "How about we practice again tonight?"

He bent down, picked her up, and carried her to the bedside.

"Perfect timing... I've just figured out a new formation."

He placed Yuan Wanru on the bed, and gently removed the hairpin from her head, letting her black hair cascade down like a waterfall, making her skin appear even whiter than snow.

She was about to scold him, but he silenced her with a kiss.

Occasionally a night breeze would blow through the window, but it couldn't dispel the enchanting atmosphere of the room.

-

Inside Qihuangzhai, it was still the same side room as before.

Yuan Wanru pushed open the door and went in. The person sitting inside was indeed Princess Anning.

Her fingertips idly toyed with a cup of tea, looking relaxed and content.

Princess Anning looked up when she heard the noise and carefully examined Yuan Wanru's expression. The latter's face was serene, as if she had already guessed that the person she was going to see today was her.

"So, you guessed it was me?"

Yuan Wanru nodded: "It's just a bold guess, not a sure thing."

Princess Anning smiled and said, "You've always been bold."

"However, what is the basis for this boldness?"

"I would like to hear the details."

Yuan Wanru calmly sat down and said with a smile, "The fact that the Princess saw me here last time already shows that you have a close relationship with Qihuangzhai."

"My husband once discovered something: when the Eldest Princess was first pregnant, her childbirth was quite dangerous. The Eldest Princess was very fortunate and escaped unharmed, but it seems that Imperial Physician Tang played a crucial role in it."

Tea smoke curls up.

Princess Anning gazed at the young yet courageous woman before her, and admiration gradually appeared in her eyes.

"Based on just these two points?"

Yuan Wanru looked at her with her bright eyes: "Isn't that enough?"

Princess Anning chuckled twice: "That seems enough."

"And what about you? As far as I know, you and Tang Bo should have no relation whatsoever. Why get involved in this mess?"

The eldest princess lightly tapped the table with her fingertips, the jade bracelet striking the sandalwood with a crisp sound. "Aren't you two afraid that I'll turn around and report you to my brother, the Emperor?"

Yuan Wanru lowered her head slightly, revealing a section of her fair neck: "The Princess defied the Emperor's will to save Imperial Physician Tang back then, which shows that she has her own opinions."

"As for me, being a fellow physician, I always felt that Physician Tang, who had dedicated himself to healing the sick for so many years, shouldn't have ended up like this."

"That's all."

"And my husband is only doing this to help me."

Her clear, sharp gaze met Princess Anning's without flinching.

“We are not plotting a rebellion, nor are we plotting against the Emperor. We simply want to have one more doctor in the world to heal the sick and save lives. I think you can understand what we are doing.”

It's a very simple reason, yet very convincing.

Princess Anning gazed into the distance, recalling the difficult childbirth she had during her first pregnancy. Many imperial physicians had gone to the princess's residence at that time. Tang Bo was just an ordinary imperial physician, not particularly outstanding.

When her life hung by a thread, even the head of the Imperial Medical Academy dared not take responsibility rashly. But Tang Bo foolishly stepped forward, risking his life, signing a life-or-death pledge, and prescribed a miraculous remedy that saved her and her child's lives.

She always remembered this kindness.

"I am a proud daughter of heaven and I am used to being free and unrestrained. Tang Bo has been kind to me, and I must repay him."

“I’ve had a lot of contact with him, and I just can’t believe that someone like him would murder the Empress Dowager’s sister-in-law.”

Princess Anning looked at Yuan Wanru: "Over the years, I have been watching Consort Liang and her son with a cold eye. Facts have proved that I did not do anything wrong back then."

Yuan Wanru nodded in agreement: "Thanks to you, otherwise these past events would never have seen the light of day again."

Princess Anning took a sip of tea and said calmly, "That year, Tang Bo's house caught fire. I happened to be nearby and sent guards to rescue people, but because the fire was too big, I could only save him."

Yuan Wanru smiled faintly, but it was probably not that simple. The princess not only saved people, but also faked the corpse. Otherwise, how could Tang Bo have been hiding in the capital for so many years?

It's likely that Princess Anning had already heard rumors before she even started the rescue.

“He once saved my child and me, two lives. I once saved him, and now I still owe him a life.”

"Tell me, what are your thoughts, and what do you need me to do?"

Yuan Wanru took out a purse: "Just deliver this medicine to Physician Tang."

Yuan Wanru took out a wax pill from her purse. "After taking it, within three hours, the person will have no breath and their pulse will stop. Even the imperial physician will not be able to diagnose the problem."

The eldest princess took the wax pill: "A drug to feign death?"

"Exactly."

Yuan Wanru nodded, "Her Highness the Princess is deeply favored by the Emperor; surely she will have a way to see Imperial Physician Tang."

"I understand."

The eldest princess suddenly interrupted, clutching the wax pill tightly in her palm. "We'll have news tomorrow. Prepare everything else."

-

After the princess left, Yuan Wanru saw Old Man Su, who was arranging the medicinal herbs on the medicine shelf.

Yuan Wanru reached for a piece of freshly picked angelica root and whispered, "Godfather, pack your things. Tomorrow, you can travel the world."

Old Man Su paused for a moment, then suddenly clapped his hands and laughed like a child: "Good! Good! Godfather will go pack the bags right away!"

When they turned around, their steps seemed to lighten with joy.

He had only taken two steps when he suddenly turned back: "Girl..."

His throat bobbed a few times, and finally he managed to squeeze out only three words: "Thank you."

Yuan Wanru looked at him, the sunlight softly illuminating her profile: "Godfather, I'm a doctor too."

What reason is needed to save Tang Bo?

It's simply that I can't bear to see kind-hearted and skilled people die unjustly; it's just the heart of a doctor.

-

Upon returning to the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence, they encountered Lu Jiangnian shortly after entering.

"Why are you at home?"

Lu Jiangnian strode up to her, brushing the fallen leaves from her hair. "Did you send the medicine out?"

Yuan Wanru nodded. "She said tomorrow is fine. Have you made the arrangements?"

Lu Jiangnian led her towards Lingshui Residence, saying, "Don't worry, everything is ready."

"The second branch of the Liang family was released from prison today, and I came back to take a look. The place next door has reopened, and the Emperor has ordered them to rest for three days and find new accommodations."

With these major matters settled, Yuan Wanru felt a sense of relief, but suddenly her legs went weak and she almost collapsed.

Lu Jiangnian quickly grabbed her waist and touched her, finding that she looked even thinner than before.

Thinking about how she's been researching fake death drugs whenever she has a spare moment these days, she must be exhausted.

"You..." he sighed, lifting the person into his arms, "risking your life for others."

Yuan Wanru leaned against his strong chest, listening to his powerful heartbeat: "If you're going to do it, you should do it to the best of your ability."

Lu Jiangnian looked down at her. Although she was tired, her eyes were radiant.

He tightened his arm around her with heartache: "Whatever my wife does, it's always the best."

He carried her through the corridor: "Don't worry, as long as the Princess can deliver the medicine to Tang Bo, he'll escape."

Yuan Wanru nestled comfortably in his arms: "I'm actually quite envious of them, my husband. I don't really like the capital."

A gentle breeze swept through the courtyard, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers.

Lu Jiangnian's voice softened unconsciously: "I don't like it either."