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Chapter 16 Reputation at Risk

"Is it hopeless?"

Baili Zixuan actually made such a statement. Jiang Yuyue frowned and her voice turned cold. "I didn't bring you here to say this."

The divine physician Baili possesses medical skills that reach the level of the gods and demons, so it's normal for him to have an eccentric personality.

But she wouldn't let him take advantage of her every time.

"Even if I use all my medical skills, I can only extend his life by six months."

Baili Zixuan withdrew his hand, his eyes flickered, and he looked away from Xie Jinglan.

"Even if we use the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng you gave us, it will be in vain. At most, it can only extend our lifespan by two or three months."

Even so, you must do everything in your power to prolong his life!

Jiang Yuyue said decisively, her voice rising slightly, "Use the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng if you want. If you need any other medicinal herbs, just tell me and I'll find a way to get them for you. In short, you must save his life."

These words immediately created a somewhat subtle atmosphere. Not only was Jiang Huanxi surprised, but even Xie Jinglan looked quite taken aback.

She had only been married into the Xie family for a few months and didn't have much contact with Xie Jinglan. Even if it was for that deal, could she really go to such lengths?

"sister!"

Jiang Huanxi's expression changed, feeling that this was truly absurd. What kind of bewitching drug did Xie Jinglan give her sister that made her so worried!

Jiang Yuyue stopped him with a look and continued, word by word, "You just need to prolong his life as much as possible, and you don't need to worry about anything else."

A hint of surprise flashed in Baili Zixuan's eyes, but he remained calm and said, "Since you insist on this, then I will grant your wish."

But his tone carried a deeper meaning: "I'll first prescribe a remedy to stabilize his condition. As for the rest, I'll study it when I get back."

Having received Baili Zixuan's affirmative answer, Jiang Yuyue finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, when she met Xie Jinglan's probing gaze, she secretly felt uneasy.

I think I went a bit too far just now...

In any case, Baili Zixuan finally relented, and as long as the result is good, that's fine.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuyue immediately put on a calm demeanor and casually shifted her gaze elsewhere.

Having just returned to his residence from the Summer Palace, Baili Zixuan rummaged through his belongings and found a box in the storeroom. Though somewhat reluctant, he handed it to a servant.

"Send this to the princess's residence and return it to Xie Yunqi. Tell him that I cannot cure his illness and that he should seek a better doctor elsewhere."

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Inside the princess's mansion.

"Is what Doctor Baili said absolutely true?"

Xie Yunqi sat in his high seat, his eyes looking down at the trembling servant who came to deliver the message.

The servant dared not raise his head. "Yes, Master Physician Baili sent someone to return the Spirit Rhinoceros Grass, saying that he has been too busy to treat the young master recently and that the young master should seek another physician..."

Before he could finish speaking, the servant stumbled and was kicked to the ground by a powerful force, only able to catch a glimpse of the extremely cold and stern face of the person in charge out of the corner of his eye.

Everyone knows that Doctor Baili is obsessed with medicine. He doesn't love money or beautiful women. The only thing that can move him is rare medicinal herbs. Xie Yunqi went to great lengths to find this Lingxi Grass and finally managed to get Baili Zixuan to refuse all his patients for the next three months so he could focus on treating him alone.

Unexpectedly, Baili Zixuan returned such a precious item.

"grown ups."

The subordinate emerged from the shadows and whispered, "Today, Baili Zixuan went to the summer resort where Jiang Yuyue and the others are staying."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yunqi's already gloomy face became even more clouded.

So that's where the problem lies! What method did Jiang Yuyue use to make Baili Zixuan even look down on the Lingxi Grass?!

Xie Yunqi's murderous aura surged, and he crushed the porcelain cup in his hand.

"Send more men to keep a close eye on them, and investigate thoroughly why they are opposing me at every turn!"

……

into the night.

"Tsk, tsk."

Upon learning of the day's events, Young Marquis Jiang Feili arrived at Xie Jinglan's courtyard as soon as it got dark.

“I heard everything about what happened today from my senior brother. I never expected that Jiang Yuyue would be so willing to give up something for you, such a valuable Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng.”

Jiang Feili's face was full of playful mockery, his gaze lingering on Xie Jinglan, who looked like a sickly beauty.

This appearance certainly has a unique charm.

"Your skills at flirting have really improved!"

"On the contrary, when did you become like a country bumpkin who loves to gossip?"

Xie Jinglan leaned lazily against the couch, his tone surprisingly calm.

“Bai Li Zixuan performed well today, but he knows my body and can’t use the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng.”

"I was wondering why you'd become so stingy."

Jiang Feili said lazily, "You know my senior brother is a medicine fanatic. Once these rare medicinal herbs fall into his pocket, don't even think about getting them out easily."

At this point, Jiang Feili paused, his expression turning unusually serious.

"Let me remind you again, you have to be careful and don't expose your identity. Right now you are Xie Jinglan of the Xie family, so it's fine, but once your identity is exposed, if people find out that you are involved with Jiang Yuyue, be careful that your reputation will be ruined."

Faced with Jiang Feili's advice, Xie Jinglan remained noncommittal. His slender index finger gently caressed the white jade cup in his hand. His face was backlit, so Jiang Feili could not see his expression.

Seeing this, Jiang Feili could only sigh silently in his heart.

What a tragic fate!

Seeing that the Spirit Rhinoceros Grass had been returned, Xie Yunqi naturally couldn't let it go like that.

Next month is his wedding day with Song Jinwan, which is related to his happiness and even his life. Therefore, he went to collect some precious medicinal herbs and personally visited Baili Zixuan.

"Young Master Xie, I truly cannot help you with this problem."

Baili Zixuan was getting annoyed by this person's pestering. "I have already made it clear to you that it is not because the medicinal materials are expensive or not, but because I really don't have the time. If you have the time to bother me, you might as well go and find someone more capable."

Before Xie Yunqi could speak again, Baili Zixuan immediately signaled to the servants in the hall.

"see a visitor out."

The servants were used to people clinging to their master for medical treatment, and they skillfully surrounded Xie Yunqi.

"Master, please."

Xie Yunqi was once again rebuffed. Although he was anxious, he couldn't show it on his face. After all, if Baili Zixuan revealed that his lower body had been crippled, he would really be dead.

"In that case, I will visit you another day."

Xie Yunqi looked embarrassed, but still maintained a facade of politeness.

He was escorted to the door by the servant, and as soon as he turned his head, the smile on his face vanished, replaced by a fierce look in his eyes.

Baili Zixuan had clearly agreed to his request, but after seeing Jiang Yuyue, he became so resolute.

He clenched his fists tightly. Since that was the case, he couldn't blame himself for being heartless towards his wife. He could only blame her for blocking his future path to success.

Perhaps it was true that enemies are destined to meet, because as soon as Xie Yunqi was kicked out, a carriage came to a smooth stop in front of the Baili Mansion.

Those who got off the bus were none other than Jiang Yuyue and Xie Jinglan's group.