At the inn, Dai Wuya was blocking the doorway, earnestly trying to persuade someone.
"Master, you really cannot show yourself. I think it's a trap set specifically for you, just waiting for you to fall into it."
True Immortal Mingyang frowned and said, "Do you think I don't know it might be a trap? But to see that child continuously unconscious... I... no, I must go!"
That was the daughter of an old friend, a friend who had been kind to him.
Perhaps it was because of him that the child had been poisoned.
Dai Wuya wrapped his arms around True Immortal Mingyang's waist, wailing, "Master, you just trespassed on Snow Lotus Mountain a few days ago, causing chaos in Xi Chen. Now that things have finally calmed down a bit, you want to show yourself again! If I had known you had an old grudge with the Empress of Xi Chen, I would never have let you come here!"
True Immortal Mingyang puffed out his beard and glared, "Let go of me!"
"Master, just wait a little longer. I heard another divine physician went to the Princess's residence today. Maybe this time the County Princess will recover?"
"Recover my foot! How many has it been now? But what you said makes sense. I can't go to the Princess's residence right now."
Hearing him say this, Dai Wuya happily said, "Master, it's great that you can see reason."
True Immortal Mingyang turned around, saw Dai Wuya still clinging to his waist, and said coldly, "Let go!"
Dai Wuya immediately released him but still blocked the door.
Mingyang sat on the bed and said, "At least not now. If I get caught, who will get the Thousand-Layer Frost? After I get the Thousand-Layer Frost and send it out of Xi Chen, then I'll go treat that child."
Even if he got caught then, it wouldn't matter.
Dai Wuya's face fell. "Master, you're still going to trespass on Snow Lotus Mountain?"
Mingyang said, "Of course. In a few days, it'll be that old hag's birthday. With her usual style, she's sure to throw a grand celebration. We'll blend in then."
Seeing his eldest disciple's mournful expression, he added, "If you don't want to go, then don't. Once I get the Thousand-Layer Frost, remember to take it to your junior sister."
Dai Wuya firmly said, "No, where Master is, I am! How could I let you go alone!"
Mingyang felt a fleeting moment of warmth in his heart.
"When Master goes to steal something, I can help you keep watch."
True Immortal Mingyang rolled his eyes at him. "Scram, your master needs to rest!"
"Master, you haven't washed your feet..."
"Scram!"
"Yes, Master."
The next day, Su Li washed up, ate some early breakfast, and then was led by the maid to County Princess Yuzhu's room to perform acupuncture.
Princess Shaowen remained in the outer room as usual.
She watched Jun Mo, who was calmly sitting on a chair, sipping tea, his face serene. Although his appearance was ordinary, his overall demeanor was impossible to ignore.
She was sitting in the place of honor, while his position was to the side, yet looking at them now, he seemed more like the one occupying the seat of respect.
"Young Master, are you settling in well?"
Jun Mo slowly put down his teacup. Princess Shaowen's gaze fell on his hand.
It was a hand with long fingers and distinct knuckles, quite mismatched with his face.
"Very well, thank you."
Princess Shaowen choked a bit. It was as if she was trying to make small talk, a feeling she hadn't experienced in many years. Her curiosity deepened.
Which sect could cultivate such an excellent physician and such a noble disciple?
"Are you out touring, or are you seeking an official position?"
Jun Mo was silent for a moment, then said, "Although our sect is far away in Xiwu, it has always advocated for entering society. Naturally, we wish to seek an official post."
Princess Shaowen's face lit up. "That's easy to arrange. Once you cure the County Princess, I will personally go to the palace and find you a good position."
Jun Mo nodded and said, "In that case, I thank Your Royal Highness."
Then there was another long silence.
Finally, half an hour later, Su Li emerged from the inner room.
Princess Shaowen quickly rose. "How is she?"
"All is well. Two more acupuncture sessions, and the County Princess will awaken."
Princess Shaowen breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "That's wonderful!"
Then she added, "Divine physician, you said that once my daughter wakes up, she will react if she approaches the Gu caster, right?"
Su Li nodded. "That's correct."
"The timing is perfect!" Princess Shaowen's eyes turned cold.
Su Li looked at her in confusion.
Princess Shaowen explained, "To be frank, Divine Physician, I've found some clues about this Gu poison. It's a forbidden Gu within our royal family. Three days from now is Emperor Zi's birthday, and on that day, all members of the royal family will gather. I believe we will know then who it is that wishes to harm my child!"
Su Li nodded. "This timing is good. However, if the other party is prepared beforehand, the County Princess might not succeed."
Princess Shaowen said, "That's easy to handle. We'll announce that my daughter is still unconscious, and my daughter can disguise herself as someone else and go with us."
Speaking of disguise, Princess Shaowen meaningfully glanced at Su Li and Jun Mo.
"Disguise, the divine physician can do it, right?"
Su Li looked into Princess Shaowen's eyes, and seeing no malice, she replied, "I can do general disguises, but to be indistinguishable, I'm afraid not."
Princess Shaowen said, "That's enough. Today, I'll welcome a niece from my husband's side into the residence. We'll just disguise Yuzhu as her. She doesn't need to look exactly like her, just generally similar."
Su Li nodded. "Yes. Also, there's one more thing: when the County Princess encounters the Gu caster, to prevent the child Gu inside her from becoming agitated and revealing our plan, I need to be by her side to suppress it with silver needles. So, I will need to accompany her."
Princess Shaowen nodded. "That's not a problem. You will have to humble yourself and pretend to be a maid to accompany her. As for this young master..."
"Where my wife is, I am."
Princess Shaowen was silent for a moment, then said, "Then I shall trouble you to disguise yourself as a stable boy from the Princess's residence."
Su Li smiled, "We're causing trouble for Your Royal Highness. It's just that mine is a bit clingy."
"Clingy is good. It's clear that your feelings for each other are deep." Princess Shaowen said, rising. "Alright, Divine Physician, you must be tired after performing acupuncture so early in the morning. Return to your room and rest."
Su Li bowed and walked out with Jun Mo.
Back in their room, Su Li said, "Princess Shaowen saw through our disguises."
"It's nothing. There are many skilled at disguise in Xi Chen, and besides, it's common to use disguises when traveling." Jun Mo remained calm.
Just then, a dark shadow flashed past the window. Jun Mo stepped forward and returned with a letter in his hand.
Seeing Su Li's questioning gaze, Jun Mo explained, "It's Mo Lei."
He opened the letter, and Su Li leaned in to read it with him.
"The entrance to Snow Lotus Mountain is truly mysterious."
Who would have thought that the entrance was behind the statue in the Divine Temple?
The Divine Temple in the Xi Chen Imperial Palace was where the imperial ancestors were enshrined.
"Why is the Xi Chen imperial tomb so mysterious?" Su Li wondered.
"Legend has it that Snow Lotus Mountain is filled with treasures, and the people of Xi Chen, in their pursuit of cultivating poison arts and medical skills, have reached a state of obsession. If it weren't so mysterious, Snow Lotus Mountain would have been emptied long ago."
Su Li once again marveled, Xi Chen truly was a wondrous country.
In other countries, who would dare cause trouble in the imperial tomb?
"In three days, let's go investigate."
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