Rather than saying that Emperor Tianhui was stuck between a rock and a hard place, it was more accurate to say that he was riding a tiger and couldn't dismount. Luo Zuishan had already taken out the Council of Elders' command token. Even if the justice courts wanted to open a trial for the crown prince's misdiagnosis, Luo Zuishan's personality would never agree.
Emperor Tianhui looked gloomily at the crown prince on the bed. After some thought, he finally decided to agree to Xi Yubo's request to take the crown prince and Han Yunxi away. He didn't want to offend Medicine City's Council of Elders because of this.
Of course, he had a condition: he wanted Qinwang Rong to accompany him.
He wanted Qinwang Rong to travel with him so he could keep an eye on Long Feiye. Emperor Tianhui couldn't tolerate Long Feiye having any connections with Medicine City. But Luo Zuishan and Qinwang Rong were about to set out, but Long Feiye still hadn't shown up, nor did he express any opinions on the matter.
Did his silence mean he agreed with Emperor Tianhui's decision?
Who had invited Luo Zuishan was a mystery, as was Long Fei Ye's position. While Emperor Tianhui was pondering the matter, the various factions in the court were doing the same.
Han Yunxi was currently being led out by the prison guards. She was filled with doubts as well, but she was trying to figure out Gu's origins.
A few days ago, Gu had patted his chest to guarantee that she'd be released. She assumed that he'd break her out of prison, but he actually had the skills to invite Luo Zuishan over.
Did he have a personal relationship with Luo Zuishan? Or was it related to Medical City's Council of Elders?
Han Yunxi had investigated Medical City specifically for the sake of investigating Lady Tianxin. She had some understanding of the Council of Elders and the Council of Elders, so she naturally knew of Luo Zuishan as well.
At the gates, Han Yunxi ran into Gu Beiyue, who'd been escorted out as well. The two of them smiled at each other before walking together.
"Esteemed wangfei, was it His Highness who invited Director Luo?" Gu Beiyue probed in a low voice.
Han Yunxi only smiled and retorted, "You were there when I visited the prison that day. Do you think that's possible?"
"Esteemed wangfei, to be able to invite Director Luo in such a short time … it's not simple …" Gu Beiyue lowered his voice even more.
In truth, as long as enough time passed and the news reached Luo Zuishan's ears, with Luo Zuishan's hostile relationship with Xi Yubo, Luo Zuishan would appear even without an invitation. However, the news couldn't have spread so quickly in such a short period of time.
Therefore, there were only two possibilities for Luo Zuishan to appear. One was that someone had found Luo Zuishan through the Council of Elders, and the other was that someone had a personal relationship with Luo Zuishan and had directly found him.
Han Yunxi hesitated for a moment and didn't say anything. She just shrugged and said, "I find it strange too!"
Gu Qishao was a man who feared neither Heaven nor Earth. He'd never told her to keep a secret, but she still kept an eye out for him.
As soon as they left the Supreme Court, they saw two groups of people. On one side was Luo Zuishan, and on the other was Qinwang Rong and Xi Yubo. Luo Zuishan drove a large carriage himself, and the medicine boy drove another. On Qinwang Rong's side, there was a large carriage and two prison carriages.
As soon as he saw Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue come out, Qinwang Rong arrogantly ordered, "Come, take them to the prison carriages!"
Gu Beiyue was very calm, but Han Yunxi didn't obey. She had always yearned to go to Medical City. How could she sit in a prison carriage when it was her first time going there?
Why should they sit in a prison carriage? Whether they were guilty or not was still undetermined.
Han Yunxi was about to speak when an arrogant voice suddenly sounded, "Wait!"
Following the voice, she saw that the one who spoke was Luo Zuishan. His chin was raised high, and his goatee was sticking up as he spoke. He looked at everyone with disdain. He was so old, but he was even more arrogant than a young person.
"Director Luo, is there anything else?" Qinwang Rong was still very polite.
Unexpectedly, Luo Zuishan didn't even give face to Qinwang Rong. Stroking his goatee, his attitude was arrogant as he casually said, "Everything related to this case must be personally brought to the medical academy by this old man. Crown Prince, Qin Wangfei, Imperial Physician Gu …"
Before he could finish, Qinwang Rong couldn't take it anymore and said angrily, "That doesn't make sense. Leaving aside the crown prince, even Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue need your lordship's personal escort. They're Tianning's prisoners!"
Although Emperor Tianhui didn't want to offend Medical City, Qinwang Rong couldn't tolerate a trifling director reaching for a yard after getting an inch. He was used to being respected by others, but this was his first time meeting such an arrogant and rude fellow.
"Prisoners?"
Luo Zuishan arched an eyebrow at Qinwang Rong, a mocking smile on his lips. He didn't try to explain himself, but asked the man beside Qinwang Rong, "Xi Yubo, according to Medical City's rules, what do you think should be done?"
Qinwang Rong found Luo Zuishan's mocking words especially glaring. He didn't care about Medical City's rules at all. His attitude was unyielding. "Someone come, what are you spacing out for? Take them all to the prison wagons, immediately!"
The jailers were about to take them in, but Luo Zuishan wasn't in a rush. Cold, he threatened, "Xi Yubo, do as you see fit!"
Xi Yubo's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. Despite his reluctance, he endured it and acted like a peacemaker as he walked between Luo Zuishan and Qinwang Rong with a chuckle. "Director Luo, the journey to Medical City is very long. We'll have to rely on Tianning's guards to protect us. Everyone's going the same way, so why be so serious?"
Luo Zuishan put on a fake smile. "Director Xi, if you think there's no difference between the prison wagons and horse carriages, then you and Qinwang Rong can sit in them."
At these words, not only did Xi Yubo's face turn black, but Qinwang Rong himself felt unwell!
On the sidelines, Han Yunxi almost laughed out loud. Luo Zuishan was clearly shielding her and Gu Beiyue. He might be a bit arrogant, but he was also a wonderful and amusing person.
"Director Luo, your lordship won't bicker with you for the sake of the Council of Elders. You're already so old, don't …"
Seeing that Qinwang Rong was about to lose his temper, Xi Yubo forced himself to stop him. After all, he'd experienced Luo Zuishan's temper many times before.
This time, he was quite confident in his own medical skills, so he'd let Luo Zuishan show off for a few more days.
Long Tianmo's illness was something that even the Council of Elders had no hope of curing, much less Luo Zuishan. This time, he not only wanted to earn merits in front of Emperor Tianhui, but also whittle away at Luo Zuishan's arrogance in front of the Council of Elders!
"Qinwang Rong, Director Luo was only joking. You mustn't take it to heart. Since Medical City has its rules, then everything will be done according to them."
As Xi Yubo spoke, he gave Qinwang Rong a meaningful look. Qinwang Rong wasn't willing to compromise, but in the end he didn't say a word. Instead, he angrily flicked his sleeves and climbed into the carriage.
Luo Zuishan had already gained the upper hand in their first meeting. He didn't stop while he was ahead, but arrogantly ordered Xi Yubo to bring over the crown prince's carriage and have his own medical attendant drive it.
If Luo Zuishan was a flamboyant peacock, then Xi Yubo was a shrewd and calculating old fox.
Seeing Xi Yubo's yielding attitude, Han Yunxi began to worry.
"You two, why aren't you coming over yet?"
At this moment, Luo Zuishan finally looked straight at her and Gu Beiyue. Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue quickly walked down the steps.
"Junior Gu Beiyue greets Senior Luo."
"Junior Han Yunxi has long heard of Director Luo's great name. Many thanks to Senior for saving us."
Gu Beiyue was cultured and refined, while Han Yunxi was modest and courteous. But who would've thought that Luo Zuishan would glance at Han Yunxi and coldly snort, "Saving trash like you? Haha, don't think too highly of yourself. Old Man was only acting according to the rules. "
Han Yunxi's smile suddenly froze on her face. Fine, everything this old man did was purely to disgust Xi Yubo. Sure enough, she was overthinking things.
Luo Zuishan seriously sized up Gu Beiyue. "Gu Yuandong's grandson?"
Gu Beiyue quickly replied, "That's this junior. When grandfather was alive, he often mentioned Senior Luo …"
But before he could finish speaking, Luo Zuishan coldly snorted and interrupted, "Your grandfather's medical skills are average. I think you're just so-so."
Uh …
Gu Beiyue, who had the best temper, also froze. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
"You drive the carriage. Follow the carriage in front." Luo Zuishan threw down these words and boarded the carriage, leaving Gu Beiyue and Han Yunxi looking at each other in dismay.
Soon, Luo Zuishan impatiently urged, "What are you standing around for? If you don't want to take the carriage, then run! "
This old man wasn't cute at all!
Gu Beiyue obediently drove the carriage. Han Yunxi hesitated and inadvertently glanced around. She saw that the surroundings were empty and there was no familiar figure.
Well, in this situation, Long Fei Ye not showing up was the wisest choice.
Han Yunxi lifted the corner of her skirt and decisively boarded the carriage. She didn't enter the carriage, but sat beside Gu Beiyue.
The medical assistant drove the carriage in front to lead the way, while Qinwang Rong and Xi Yubo followed behind them. The group left the justice courts and traveled further and further away.
At this moment, a figure gradually grew clearer on the rooftops of the justice courts. He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his figure tall and slender. His inky black hair fluttered in the wind.
He stood loftily in the shadows, his cold eyes glinting with a cold light. He was like a king looking down on the world.
Soon enough, Chu Xifeng arrived and murmured, "Your Highness, Wang Gong's found out. It really is someone surnamed Gu, but … it's Gu, not Gu Beiyue."
"Gu?"
Long Fei Ye was surprised. He always knew that Gu had significant origins, but never expected him to be involved with Medical City. Of Cloud Realm Continent's four cities, Medical City, Medicine City, Carefree City, and the City of Daughters, Medical City was the most powerful and the most difficult to deal with.
Leaving aside Emperor Tianhui, even Long Fei Ye didn't want to offend Medical City lightly.
What was the relationship between Gu and Medical City? Why did that fellow want to investigate Han Yunxi's background?
When Long Fei Ye saw that the carriage was about to disappear, he silently chased after them without a word.
It would take at least ten days to reach Medical City.
Five or six days had already passed, but Luo Zuishan hadn't said a word to Han Yunxi or Gu Beiyue.
No matter how much this old man despised them, he should at least ask about the crown prince's illness, right? After all, Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue were the clearest on the matter.
That afternoon, Han Yunxi went to sit in the carriage of her own accord. She saw Old Man Luo sitting in the main seat with his arms crossed. Although his shrewd little eyes were closed, his expression was still stingy and unkind.
This old man was so arrogant. Did he already have full confidence in dealing with Xi Yubo? Did he know that Long Tianmo's previous illness was a fetus in the womb?
Xi Yubo was so calm in the face of the Council of Elders' consultation. This old man seemed to have a card up his sleeve. Han Yunxi didn't know whether to worry or set her mind at ease.
She glanced at Luo Zuishan before probing, "Senior Luo …"
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