An hour later.
Yun Shu arrived at the Night King's mansion.
Upon seeing Yun Shu's arrival, the guards at the gate immediately stepped forward.
"Second Miss Yun!"
The gatekeeper hurried forward. In their hearts now, Second Miss Yun was their future princess consort! Many people in the mansion had been experiencing health issues, and the times Second Miss Yun visited, she would tell them which medicinal recipes to take.
Now, they couldn't stand anyone speaking ill of Second Miss Yun; they believed those people didn't know how good and capable Second Miss Yun truly was!
Seeing the gatekeeper approach, with a hint of eagerness, Yun Shu was slightly surprised but didn't dwell on it. "I'm here to pick up Xiao Li and the others."
"Second Miss Yun, well... someone just arrived at the mansion. That woman calls herself Jiang Luoxi and came with an imperial decree from His Majesty. She's currently meeting with the King. We servants don't know her background, and we don't know if we're overthinking, but we feel she doesn't have good intentions," the gatekeeper lowered his voice to inform Yun Shu.
Just now, he was thinking that this woman was different from the others who had tried to seduce the King before; this woman came with an imperial decree!
He couldn't understand why the Emperor would suddenly grant an imperial decree to that woman.
Hearing this, Yun Shu's eyes darkened, but she still smiled faintly, "Alright, I understand."
Afterward, she walked into the mansion.
Having visited the Night King's mansion several times, she was very familiar with it.
Upon entering, without her needing to ask, the servants informed her where Zhan Xiao Li and the others were, where the King was, and where Jiang Luoxi, who had just arrived with the imperial decree, was currently meeting their King.
Yun Shu curled her lips; that saved her trouble.
Soon.
She arrived at the study.
Before she got close, several servants were peering towards the study.
Standing there, she could already hear Jiang Luoxi's gentle yet unignorable voice.
Then, she also heard the sound of Jiang Luoxi rolling up the imperial decree.
"Night King, this is His Majesty's decree, and it is also the Empress Dowager's wish. Since they wish for this humble one to remain in the Night King's mansion to care for the Night King, and for the Divine Doctor Zuo to treat the Night King, this humble one will surely obey the imperial will and, within the Night King's mansion, adhere to the decree and diligently care for the Night King."
These words had no flaws.
They sounded sincere.
As if she had only come to care for Zhan Tianye, not to be arranged as a concubine or in any other capacity.
She came with an imperial decree.
Yun Shu was somewhat surprised. Zhan Tianhong, knowing that Jiang Luoxi was someone from the Empress Dowager's faction, had still issued an imperial decree to further her cause. Could it be that the Empress Dowager had threatened him?
The servants, after hearing Jiang Luoxi read the imperial decree and then speak these words, were all astonished.
"The King has us to care for him; he doesn't need anyone else to look after him!"
"Exactly. Even if someone was truly needed, Second Miss Yun will be marrying in soon. With Second Miss Yun here, there's no need for anyone else!"
"Yes, yes!"
Although the servants deliberately lowered their voices, their words were perfectly audible to Jiang Luoxi.
Jiang Luoxi acted as if she hadn't heard their murmurs, quietly awaiting Zhan Tianye's response.
With an imperial decree and the Empress Dowager's instruction, no one could defy it.
How could the Night King silence the wagging tongues?
However, Zhan Tianye merely glanced at her with his unfathomably deep black eyes when she first appeared.
That gaze seemed capable of freezing her completely.
It even seemed to see through her innermost thoughts.
Soon, he looked away.
He didn't spare her another glance.
After the servants finished their discussion, they dared not speak further.
Everyone could feel waves of coldness washing over them.
The King was very angry.
The King did not want this Miss Jiang to stay!
But…
Yun Shu's gaze flickered.
She sighed inwardly, thinking that those people wouldn't even let them have a peaceful day.
Just then, a servant suddenly discovered Yun Shu behind them and exclaimed, "Second Miss Yun!"
Immediately, all eyes in front of the study turned towards her.
Including Jiang Luoxi.
Upon hearing the words "Second Miss Yun," Zhan Tianye's cold, emotionless gaze shifted. Seeing her, the frost in his eyes melted away, and his black eyes softened with tenderness.
Seeing that she had been discovered, Yun Shu walked out from among the crowd.
She approached Zhan Tianye.
"Second Miss Yun, what a coincidence," Jiang Luoxi greeted Yun Shu gracefully, speaking first.
Yun Shu's red lips curved into a bright smile. "Yes, indeed, a coincidence."
"Have you had breakfast?" Zhan Tianye asked gently.
This question almost made the servants' eyes pop out.
The King was asking if Second Miss Yun had eaten breakfast!
Was this still their King?
He was so attentive!
Yun Shu smiled and nodded, "Yes, I have."
The two gazed at each other, seemingly oblivious to anyone else.
Zhan Tianye made no attempt to hide his concern for Yun Shu; his black eyes held only her image.
The servants watched, blushing.
Oh my!
Those who had said the King and Second Miss Yun weren't engaged because the King didn't like Second Miss Yun, if they saw this scene, they would surely slap themselves; it was too much of a contradiction!
Jiang Luoxi's beautiful eyes fixed on the two of them. She seemed to show no emotional change, her smile unwavering.
However, her eyes grew increasingly deep.
Her hand holding the imperial decree tightened.
Seeing this, Zuo Yan felt a sense of injustice for Jiang Luoxi. What exactly did the Night King like about Second Miss Yun? Her beauty? Her medical skills? Or because she had given birth to three children before?
In his eyes, Miss Jiang was clearly superior. Her beauty was charming and refined, and while not as stunning as Second Miss Yun's at first glance, the more he looked, the more he felt she truly deserved the description of unparalleled beauty.
He gritted his teeth and said with some indignation, "Night King, Miss Jiang and I were both ordered here by His Majesty and the Empress Dowager. May I ask where you will arrange for us to rest? Also, regarding your physical condition, please allow me to examine you thoroughly. I hope I can help the Night King stand again, and I will certainly do my utmost."
"Divine Doctor Zuo's medical skills are unparalleled to this day; even the widely rumored Divine Physician is no match for him. Night King, please rest assured," Jiang Luoxi said softly.
The two spoke in unison, one complementing the other.
They praised themselves and belittled Yun Shu.
Yun Shu looked at Zuo Yan meaningfully. "Divine Doctor Zuo's medical skills are indeed miraculous."
It wasn't her imagination; when Jiang Luoxi spoke the words "Divine Physician," her gaze toward Yun Shu held a trace of coldness.
It seemed they had already guessed that she was the Divine Physician.
"Since you are here to care for the Night King for a few days, naturally, accommodations must be arranged," Yun Shu said, lowering her eyes, and meeting Zhan Tianye's gaze.
When Zhan Tianye heard the word "few days," he immediately understood and said coldly, "Guards, arrange for them to stay in the guest quarters."