Later, Chu Mingxuan and the others searched the entire Anjitang, but did not find Ye Ba or Ye Jiu.
Finally, it was Nan Xing who, while going to the outhouse, discovered that the two of them had been drugged and thrown into the outhouse.
Immediately, Nan Xing hurried to call for help to carry Ye Ba and Ye Jiu out. Chu Mingxuan pricked them with a few needles, and the two gradually regained consciousness.
"What happened to you two?" Chu Mingxuan asked, somewhat speechlessly.
"Divine Doctor Chu, before dawn this morning, several men in black sneaked into Anjitang without anyone noticing. We pursued them, but we were tricked and drugged by those people," Ye Ba said with shame.
"Alas, you two were too careless. If those people had intended to silence us, wouldn't Anjitang be in danger?"
After speaking, Chu Mingxuan slapped them hard on the head.
"You two wait for the Consort to come and confess your guilt yourself."
Chu Miaoling was also angry at the elementary mistakes the two had made.
"Yes!"
Ye Ba and Ye Jiu knew they had made a grave mistake and were remorseful.
But at this moment, Leng Ruo Li arrived at the medical hall with Ye Ying and Xing Er.
As the three entered the medical hall, they saw Ye Ba and Ye Jiu standing dejectedly at the entrance, heads bowed.
"What's going on with you two?"
Leng Ruo Li's elegant eyebrows furrowed upon seeing their state.
"Your subordinate asks for the Consort's punishment!"
Hearing their words, Leng Ruo Li became even more confused.
"What mistake have you two made?"
"Consort, Commander Ye, this morning..."
Then, Ye Ba and Ye Jiu reported to Leng Ruo Li in detail.
After listening, Leng Ruo Li's brow furrowed even deeper.
"How could you two be so careless? Go back to the Leng King's Mansion now to receive your punishment. Ye Ying, arrange for several more guards to strictly guard Anjitang. Such fatal mistakes must not happen again. It seems the existence of Anjitang has already attracted the attention of some people who want to tamper with things here."
At this moment, Leng Ruo Li's expression turned a bit somber.
"Yes, Consort!"
Ye Ying replied, then grabbed Ye Ba and Ye Jiu and returned to the Leng King's Mansion with a dark expression.
At this point, Chu Miaoling walked over and said to Leng Ruo Li, "Consort, Tao Xiangqing has arrived."
"Good. Have her rest for a while first. I'll arrange some matters in the medical hall, then perform the surgery for her," Leng Ruo Li said earnestly.
"Mm-hmm, I've already arranged a ward for her to rest in," Chu Miaoling replied.
Subsequently, Leng Ruo Li convened a small meeting with the staff of the medical hall, informing them about the incident involving Ye Ba and Ye Jiu that morning, urging everyone to be vigilant. She also mentioned that she would arrange for two more guards from the Leng King's Mansion to protect the staff's safety.
Afterward, Leng Ruo Li instructed Chu Miaoling to bring Tao Xiangqing to her examination room. Then, under Tao Xiangqing's bewildered gaze, she administered an anesthetic injection.
After a moment, Tao Xiangqing fell into a deep sleep. Leng Ruo Li quickly moved her into her personal space, performed a series of examinations, and after confirming her physical condition was normal, immediately performed a painless abortion on Tao Xiangqing.
As Tao Xiangqing's pregnancy was still in its early stages, the abortion surgery was completed in 15 minutes.
After performing the abortion on Tao Xiangqing, Leng Ruo Li moved her out of her personal space.
This was the fastest surgery Leng Ruo Li had completed among all the surgeries she had performed.
The staff at the medical hall were astonished to see Leng Ruo Li emerge so quickly after the surgery.
"Master, have you finished the surgery on Tao Xiangqing?" Leng Ruo Li's eldest disciple asked first.
"Yes, it's done," Leng Ruo Li replied casually.
"Master, why was your surgery so fast this time? Normally, you take several hours to complete a surgery, don't you?" her eldest disciple asked in shock.
"Yes, Consort, your surgery this time was too quick. From the moment you entered the examination room to the moment you came out, it was probably only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn," Chu Mingxuan also asked with great curiosity.
Hearing their words, the corners of Leng Ruo Li's lips curved into a faint smile.
"There are many types of surgeries. For example, the abortion surgery I just performed on Tao Xiangqing can be completed in just a quarter of an hour," Leng Ruo Li explained to everyone.
"Oh, oh, so that's how it is. I thought all surgeries took several hours to finish,"
Everyone nodded, seemingly understanding.
Seeing that everyone had no further questions, Leng Ruo Li asked Chu Miaoling to take Tao Xiangqing back to her original resting ward and wake her up.
After being woken up by Chu Miaoling, Tao Xiangqing felt no pain in her abdomen and even thought that Leng Ruo Li had not aborted her child.
"Miss Chu, did Consort Leng not help me get rid of the child in my womb? Why do I not feel any pain in my abdomen?"
Tao Xiangqing asked Chu Miaoling with a worried expression.
"Miss Tao, the Consort has already aborted the child for you."
Chu Miaoling could only explain it simply, as she herself didn't fully understand the abortion surgery Leng Ruo Li mentioned.
"But after I had the surgery that Consort Leng spoke of, why do I not feel any pain in my abdomen?" Tao Xiangqing raised her question again.
Coincidentally, Leng Ruo Li overheard this as she entered the ward.
"That's because I performed a painless abortion on you. Didn't I tell you before the surgery? During the procedure, I would anesthetize your entire body and put you into a deep sleep, so you wouldn't feel any pain. Your anesthesia hasn't completely worn off yet... However, even after the anesthesia wears off, you won't experience intense pain in your abdomen."
Leng Ruo Li patiently explained it to Tao Xiangqing again.
She didn't blame these ancient people for their doubts, as Tao Xiangqing was the first painless abortion she had performed since arriving in ancient times, so Leng Ruo Li was quite patient in explaining it to them.
"Oh, Consort Leng, I finally understand a little. You mean that the child in my womb has been removed by you using a painless method, and it's no longer in my belly, right?"
Tao Xiangqing finally understood.
"Yes, that's roughly the meaning. If you don't believe me, I can show you your child."
Finally, Leng Ruo Li said helplessly.
"No, no, no... it's not necessary, Consort Leng. I just need to confirm that the child is no longer in my body."
Her parents' grievances had been cleared, and Lin Zhenfei was dead. She did not want any further connection with her enemy.
Tao Xiangqing quickly shook her head. She did not want to see that demon's child. Although she was also involved with this child, it still carried Lin Zhenfei's blood... Otherwise, she would have no face to see her parents in the afterlife.