After quite a while, a stern woman's voice came from the high seat: "So you are Doctor Li from Renhe Hall?"
"That is I, humble subject."
Doctor Li answered respectfully.
Sitting on the upper seat, Empress Lin said, "Rise and reply."
Doctor Li stood up, only then noticing another person in the hall, dressed in an ash-blue official robe, standing respectfully to the side.
He dared not look closely, simply stood in silence, waiting for questions.
Empress Lin spoke lightly: "Dean Pang, Doctor Li from Renhe Hall has arrived. Have you anything to say or ask?"
Doctor Li's heart lurched suddenly.
He had always tried to avoid involvement with the Imperial Hospital, yet he was still drawn in.
Dean Pang smiled: "Then I shall ask."
Empress Lin nodded.
Dean Pang turned, his expression solemn: "Doctor Li, the Empress has summoned you this time because of Princess Fuyun's face.
