“Lin Bo, take the young master and young miss away. Long Yun, guard the door. No outsiders are allowed near. Everyone else, go about your business!” The room was quickly cleared, leaving only Long Junhao and Doctor Cheng.
Doctor Cheng was a respected imperial physician known for his exceptional skills. Nearly sixty, he had a sage-like appearance and was rumored to create various medicinal pills. Dubbed “Divine Doctor Cheng,” no illness was unsolvable in his hands.
He sat by the bed, examined Lan Lan’s pale face, and checked her pulse. After a moment, he nodded to Long Junhao.
“Your Highness, the Princess is poisoned. Fortunately, the toxicity is shallow, but if it continues, I’m afraid…” Doctor Cheng’s worried expression conveyed the gravity of the situation.
“Doctor, do you remember the item Long Yun brought you for analysis a few days ago? That item is the reason the Princess is lying here,” Long Junhao said gravely.
“Impossible! That substance should have taken effect immediately…” Doctor Cheng jumped up in shock.
“You’re right. The Princess is fortunate. The protective pearl from Master Kongling of Hongfa Temple saved her. To catch the culprit who harmed the Princess, we’ll need your help!” Long Junhao bowed to Doctor Cheng.
“Come, go to the palace and find the prince. Just say the Princess has ascended to heaven,” Lin Bo said, struggling to speak as tears flowed. The room filled with cries.
Long Lei, hearing this, stepped forward and grabbed Lin Bo’s arm, gritting his teeth and asking, “What did you say?”
Disbelieving, he walked to Lan Lan’s side and checked; she was indeed breathless. Long Lei gasped and rushed out to find the Prince.
At that moment, Long Junhao was in the imperial hall discussing matters with the Emperor. Lan Lan’s poor health had summoned him to the palace, but he longed to return and be by her side.
Long Chaotian looked at his distracted son and smiled slightly, “Thinking about going back again?”
“Mm, her health has not been good recently,” Long Junhao answered softly.
“Oh! Why didn’t you say so earlier? Hurry to the imperial pharmacy and get some thousand-year-old ginseng to cook for her!” Long Chaotian loved this daughter-in-law deeply for her beauty and gentle nature.
Just then, Long Lei’s voice rang out outside the hall.
