When Wei Linxia saw Lian Yi, she was stunned. He looked to be around forty, and she couldn’t have imagined that Xi Zhaoting, who liked playing with young masters, would have such an old friend. Moreover, this was a man who could only be supported to move, with only his head and one arm functional.
He had a smile on his face, seemingly having accepted his fate, resembling a benevolent elder. He called Xi Zhaoting “Your Highness.”
Li Yi’s gaze turned to Wei Linxia, his smile deepening, and she thought he seemed like an honest person.
This case posed a challenge for Wei Linxia. The previous cases were common illnesses, but Li Yi’s condition was definitely not simple. After asking many questions to gauge his situation, she noticed Xi Zhaoting watching her with expectant eyes.
“It’s not easy. I probably only have a fifty percent chance,” Wei Linxia said.
“Doctor, you don’t need to worry too much. If it can be treated, treat it; if not, it doesn’t matter. I’m used to it,” Li Yi replied tolerantly.
“I will do my best,” Wei Linxia assured him.
Xi Zhaoting brought her to see Li Yi but planned to return home before the afternoon. While in the carriage, Wei Linxia wanted to hear more about Li Yi’s situation, particularly why he had become like this. Unfortunately, Xi Zhaoting likely didn’t want to discuss old matters, only advising her not to go to the clinic in the next few days, promising that if Li Yi was cured, he wouldn’t hold her accountable.
“Your Highness, what if it can’t be cured?”
Will we settle accounts together?” Wei Linxia asked, believing in being cautious first and noble later.
“Wei Linxia, you are really… no, we won’t,” Xi Zhaoting replied.
After this, they both fell silent, each focusing on the carriage curtain, as if watching a shadow play.
Due to her delay, Wei Linxia returned home, paid her respects, and had dinner. It was almost the hour of shen when she hurried to see Xi Linxuan. The screen was already set up, and Xi Linxuan sat in front of a white wax figure, carefully inserting needles, with several eunuchs and palace maids nearby.
“Your Highness,” Wei Linxia softly called. Xi Linxuan turned his head: “You’re here?”
