Prince of Jin chuckled softly.
"It seems Physician Fu has a very good impression of her. He's already praised her several times since arriving."
"This old man always speaks the truth," Physician Fu said.
Lu Zhaoling was indeed intelligent.
"You don't need to worry about that. This Prince has already sent two maids to her. Nanny Qing personally instructed them, so they should be meticulous."
"That's good, that's good."
Physician Fu indeed breathed a sigh of relief, but then something else came to mind, and he couldn't help but scrutinize the Prince of Jin, his eyes flickering.
"How did Your Highness meet Miss Lu? You're quite special to her."
"She said she could save this Prince."
The Prince of Jin's single sentence instantly dispelled Physician Fu's mind full of gossip.
His expression immediately turned serious.
"How would Miss Lu know about Your Highness's physical condition?" he asked, looking towards the Prince of Jin's chest.
Years ago, he had noticed the strangeness in the Prince of Jin's chest, but he was helpless, which was why the Prince of Jin had been searching far and wide for famous doctors and extraordinary individuals.
"She said she could tell. Does Physician Fu believe it?"
Physician Fu thought of how Lu Zhaoling had saved him earlier, and his expression grew even more solemn.
"This old man has no choice but to believe."
However, after a pause, he couldn't help but add, "It's just that this matter is truly too astonishing. How could a sixteen-year-old girl like Miss Lu, who grew up in the countryside, have acquired such abilities?"
"That's what this Prince also wants to know."
The Prince of Jin lightly stroked a black ring on his left middle finger.
"Miss Lu doesn't seem like a bad person."
The Prince of Jin couldn't help but smile. He glanced at Physician Fu. "Physician Fu is not young anymore, yet he still says such naive things."
Can one truly tell if a person is good or bad at a glance?
It seems that girl's methods were quite good, quickly winning over Physician Fu.
"I've lived for decades and seen many people. Miss Lu's eyes are clear; she is definitely not a treacherous person," Physician Fu said.
The Prince of Jin didn't argue with him, merely saying lightly.
"Since Physician Fu likes her, then go back and prepare a generous gift."
"Prepare a gift? What kind of gift?"
"This Prince is about to get engaged to that Miss Lu. Shouldn't you, old man, send a gift?"
"What?! Engaged?!"
Outside, the steward and Nanny Qing exchanged glances.
See? Another person who yelled so loudly they cracked their voice because of the Prince's news.
Imperial Palace.
The Empress Dowager leaned back on a soft couch, with a eunuch, red-lipped and white-toothed, kneeling beside her, gently massaging her legs.
Someone rushed in.
"Empress Dowager, the Prince of Jin has returned to the capital!"
The Empress Dowager sat up abruptly.
"What did you say? Why did he suddenly return to the capital?"
"No one received news beforehand. The Prince of Jin has already returned to the Prince of Jin's Mansion and should enter the palace soon," the palace servant said.
The Empress Dowager gritted her teeth. "It must be the Emperor Emeritus who summoned him back. We had people watching him, how could he still send a letter out?"
The Emperor Emeritus was gravely ill and had been bedridden for two months. Those with intentions were secretly waiting for news of his passing, who knew the Prince of Jin would return at this time.
"What can the Prince of Jin do even if he returns? Even that old Fu Yuan couldn't cure the Emperor Emeritus; the Prince of Jin's return is useless!"
The Empress Dowager calmed down again, waving her sleeve and sitting down gracefully. "However, I just remembered, hasn't Shen Xiangjun admired the Prince of Jin since childhood? Go, summon her to the palace. I'll ask that child if she still wants to be the Princess Consort of Jin."
"Yes."
Shen Prime Minister's daughter, Shen Xiangjun, had just turned sixteen this year. She was dignified and beautiful and was due for marriage, but she had been waiting for the Prince of Jin, which was known throughout the noble circles.
Mainly it was because the Empress Dowager had tacitly approved it. Years ago, the Empress Dowager had hinted to them that once the Prince of Jin returned to the capital, she would bestow a marriage upon them.
So the entire Shen family had more or less accepted this marriage arrangement.
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's summons, Shen Xiangjun dared not delay and quickly dressed and made her way to the palace.
After seeing the guiding palace maid, she secretly slipped her a small purse and quietly asked, "Did Her Majesty summon only me today, or are other young ladies coming as well?"
"Only Miss Shen was summoned." The little palace maid squeezed the small purse. Miss Shen was always quite generous, and she smartly added, "I heard that the Prince of Jin has returned to the capital and should enter the palace soon. Her Majesty summoned Miss Shen for this reason."
"The Prince of Jin has returned?"
Shen Xiangjun was both surprised and delighted by the news, her face flushing with excitement.
The Empress Dowager summoned her because the Prince of Jin was coming to the palace?
Thinking of how the Empress Dowager had held her hand years ago, praising her beauty and saying she and the Prince of Jin would be a match made in heaven, Shen Xiangjun's heart pounded.
Her Majesty must be about to bestow a marriage upon her, right?
It wasn't in vain that she had spent so many years meticulously preparing gifts for the Empress Dowager during various festivals, and learning tea ceremony and double-sided embroidery that the Empress Dowager liked. Her Majesty truly favored her.
Suppressing her excitement, Shen Xiangjun met the Empress Dowager, performing a perfect bow and curtsy.
"This subject's daughter greets Her Majesty the Empress Dowager. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless peace and good fortune."
"Rise quickly," the Empress Dowager gestured, scrutinizing Shen Xiangjun with a benevolent smile. "It's been a while, Miss Shen. You've grown even more radiant, like a flower."
Shen Xiangjun lowered her head slightly. "Your Majesty is truly like a flower, like a peony of heavenly beauty."
"Hahahaha, your little mouth is so sweet. Xiangjun, you're sixteen this year, aren't you? Your father and mother must be getting anxious; other girls your age would have already had their marriages discussed."
It truly was about her marriage!
Shen Xiangjun's cheeks flushed. "Empress Dowager, this subject's daughter is not anxious."
"How can you not be anxious?" The Empress Dowager beckoned her closer and took her hand. "I know your thoughts, child. The Prince of Jin has returned to the capital, and I will now ask for your opinion, lest I arrange a mismatched marriage."
"Empress Dowager..." Shen Xiangjun blushed and lowered her head. "Xiangjun will abide by Your Majesty's decision."
"Good, good. Then I will make this decision for you. We should quickly settle the Prince of Jin's engagement, so no one else can snatch him away."
"Empress Dowager, the Prince of Jin has entered the palace!" A palace servant came in to report.
Shen Xiangjun suddenly looked up, unable to hide her excitement.
He truly entered the palace.
Her heart had been tied to him for eight years! In this life, she only wanted to marry him!
"Did he go to the Emperor Emeritus?"
"To the Empress Dowager, the Prince of Jin first went to the Imperial Study."
The Empress Dowager stood up, pulling Shen Xiangjun with her. "He still remembers his Imperial Brother. Perfect, we will also go to the Imperial Study and have His Majesty immediately issue an imperial decree to bestow the marriage."
Outside the Imperial Study, the Prince of Jin, sitting in his sedan chair, looked at the bright yellow figure standing at the door, a faint smile playing on his lips.
He even came out to greet him?
The Emperor strode forward powerfully, coming before him, and excitedly called out, "A-Yue, I've finally waited for you to return! These past years, I've thought of you every moment!"
"Imperial Brother, it's been years. You've grown old; there are wrinkles on your face now," the Prince of Jin said, shaking his head with a sigh.
The Emperor stiffened.
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