Chapter 49: Warmth

  "Ah...... Her Majesty the Queen wants to summon me?"

  Chen Yiren couldn't help but be surprised, thinking that it was possible to see Wu Zetian, this legendary woman, one day, and another wave of excitement!

  This was something he had never thought of before, and He Lan's words gave him a very sudden feeling!

  He Lan Minzhi would tell Wu Zetian about his affairs, which was also something he had never expected. Could this be said to be a rare opportunity? A great chance to truly blend into this era and participate in history? Chen Yi suddenly became bewildered!

  Chen Yi's face showed a look of surprise again, and He Lan Min revealed a pleased smile. "Ziying, it's possible that the empress will summon you to the palace soon. The emperor's illness has not been cured yet, and Sun Daochang's medicine only controlled the symptoms but did not cure the emperor's disease. The emperor's health has been deteriorating over the years... He recommended you to the empress, saying that you might have a way to cure the emperor's illness. It was suggested that you be summoned to the palace to try... Today, letting you come and diagnose my mother's illness was Sun Daochang's idea... The empress also knew about it..."

  He Lan Min's words shocked Chen Yi even more, he couldn't believe that Sun Simiao was so "over the top", without truly seeing his medical skills, he actually recommended this young man to Wu Zetian. This has a bit of a taste of being set up!

  If he really entered the palace to diagnose Li Zhi's illness, failed to make a correct diagnosis, or made a correct diagnosis but had no good treatment, or if the treatment was ineffective after treatment, Wu Zetian would definitely punish him. Isn't Sun Simiao pushing him into the fire pit?

  "Are you kidding me, brother?" Chen Yi laughed self-deprecatingly. "With my age and experience, how could I possibly enter the palace to diagnose the emperor's illness? You mustn't joke...I won't be able to sleep tonight!"

  "I'm not joking, you'll know in a few days!" He Lan Minzhi didn't explain anything either, but smiled and bowed: "Ziying, it's getting late, you've had a long day, go back and rest early. I'll have the steward arrange a carriage to take you back to the inn! Just... if something strange happens at home again tonight, don't mind coming over to trouble you!"

  "Please don't be polite, brother. If there's anything, just call me anytime." Chen Yi bowed his hands and made a gesture of respect, and didn't say anything else. He followed the butler of the Korean embassy, He Lanping, who had been waiting on the side, as they walked out.

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  The curfew has begun, and the streets are empty except for the patrolling Golden Armor Guards. The carriage Chen Yi is riding in gallops down the deserted streets without being stopped or questioned by anyone.

  In any era, there are differences between the noble and the humble. Especially in ancient times, people with special identities often wandered outside the system and laws. The carriage of the queen's sister or the wife of a Korean nobleman was not dared to be blocked by even the Golden Armor Guards.

  After the carriage arrived, Chen Yi walked back to the inn with a relaxed pace. Under the surprised gaze of the shopkeeper and the little second, he went upstairs and directly knocked on Ning Qing's door. Ning Qing was sulking and worrying in the room, and when she heard the knock, she quickly ran to open the door.

  Ning Qing saw Chen Yi outside the door, and her originally gloomy expression immediately disappeared. She suddenly burst into a smile, "Ziying, you've finally come back? I was worried about you, hurry up and come in! I thought you weren't coming back!"

  Chen Yi walked in with a slightly apologetic expression and smiled as he asked Ning Qing, "Qing Er, I'm really sorry to be back so late. I made you worry!"

  Ning Qing closed the door, flashed a sweet smile at Chen Yi, and said with a hint of shyness: "Ziying, He Lan's young master sent someone to ask about your whereabouts, I wasn't... too worried! You went to diagnose someone's illness today, you must be tired, have you eaten? I'll go get food for you!"

  Ning Qing acted like a kind and considerate little wife, showing great concern, which moved Chen Yi to emotion.

  "Qing'er, I've already eaten and I'm not tired!" Chen Yi reached out to hold Ning Qing's hand, speaking with warmth: "Leaving you alone in the guest house today made me very worried, so... tonight I must hurry back!"

  Ning Qing didn't pull her hand away, letting Chen Yi hold it, and smiled shyly, saying softly: "Ziying, I thought you would definitely come back, so I've been sitting here waiting for you. Aren't you hungry?"

  "I'm really not hungry!" Chen Yi didn't let go of her hand, holding Ning Qing's soft and delicate small hand in his palm, and said with some emotion: "Qing'er, thank you for waiting for me. Originally, I shouldn't have left you behind... Today, I should have brought you along too, so as not to worry!"

  "It's okay, you're helping Master to diagnose and treat illnesses. Saving people is like putting out a fire, it shouldn't be about me," Ning Qing said with some embarrassment: "Unfortunately, I'm not skilled in medicine, so I don't dare to help others diagnose illnesses. Otherwise, I could really follow you there and lend a hand! By the way, Ziying, how's Mrs. Korea's condition now? Has it improved?"

  While Chen Yi was staying at the Korean woman's house, He Lan Min sent someone to pass on a message to Ning Qing and told him about their family identity. Ning Qing came to know where Chen Yi had gone to substitute for someone to diagnose illness, and in the conversation, he naturally asked about the condition of the Korean woman who was ill.

  "Korean Madame had a lung disease, I applied some methods and she has recovered a lot, the fever has gone down, breathing is also smooth, should be no big deal!" Chen Yi said with a smile, then apologized: "Qing Er, tomorrow I still need to go to Korean Madame's mansion to see how her condition is after a night. Why don't you come with me?"

  "Alright!" Ning Qing agreed immediately, but soon shook her head, "No, you go alone. I'm just a small Taoist nun, I don't dare to go to the Korean lady's residence. It's better... it's better if you go alone, lest we stir up trouble!"

  Chen Yi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, "That's good too, you stay at the inn and wait, I'll be back as soon as possible! Qing Er, after this matter is settled, I'll take you out to play again, we'll go outside the city to play, I want to go to the Ba Bridge..."

  "Alright!" Ning Qing raised her eyes and responded immediately, then quickly lowered her head, as if she had just realized that her hand was being held by Chen Yi. Her face suddenly turned bright red, and she abruptly shook off Chen Yi's hand, giving him a coquettish glare. "Ziying, it's late, get some rest, you must be tired today, tomorrow is busy... I... I want to sleep too!"

  Chen Yi was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say, but seeing Ning Qing's face turn red as she rushed towards the door and prepared to leave, he quickly realized that they were currently in Ning Qing's room. It seemed that the little girl had gotten confused and thought it was his own room, preparing to leave. He immediately said: "Qing'er, this is your room, you rest, I'll go sleep too, tomorrow we'll get up early and have breakfast together!" As he spoke, he walked towards the door with a mischievous smile on his face.

  "Oh!" Ning Qing finally came back to her senses, withdrawing the hand that had been about to open the door. She smiled awkwardly at Chen Yi. Just now, in her confused and lovesick state, she really thought she was entering Chen Yi's room. Feeling embarrassed, she wanted to escape, but after being reminded by Chen Yi, she came to her senses and felt even more ashamed.

  Won't someone see through my little thoughts?

  Looking at Ning Qing's lovely appearance, Chen Yi was delighted and wanted to tease the little girl with a few words, but he was also afraid of causing trouble. After all, there were only two of them now, a lone man and woman, playing ambiguous games would be troublesome if taken too far!

  In Ning Qing's reluctant but also embarrassed gaze, Chen Yi returned to his own room. However, he didn't go to sleep immediately, but instead lay on the bed with his clothes still on, propping up his head and thinking about what had happened today. Of course, it was mainly about the three extraordinary people from that family he had just come into contact with, pondering how to interact with them in the future, whether to distance himself from them after this incident.

  But after thinking for half a day, he still couldn't think of anything, and his heart became more and more confused. He was too lazy to think again, took off his clothes, hid in the quilt, and fell asleep at an unexpectedly fast speed!