Hearing the words "Imperial Mausoleum," Doctor Wei's expression changed.
The Imperial Mausoleum is a place of hardship; someone of a prince or princess's status would not easily go there. Could it be that the Eldest Princess committed some error and was exiled there?
On the journey back to the Capital City, he didn't even find an opportunity to inquire about recent events in the capital, nearly angering the Empress Dowager. Fortunately, Doctor Zhao helped smooth things over.
Doctor Zhao spoke skillfully, saying that Doctor Wei was resting to better treat Princess Duanhui. Even if the Empress Dowager was upset, she had to restrain herself.
The Empress Dowager waved her hand, and several Imperial Physicians hastily retreated.
Upon leaving Yongning Palace, Director Li exchanged a few pleasantries with Doctor Wei, since they had worked together over a decade ago; after all, Doctor Wei was his senior.
