Next, another needle was inserted.
By the time the attendant tried to intervene, it was already too late.
Yun Shu, with her swift and precise movements, skillfully administered several needles.
The attendant felt his head splitting with pain. "It's over, it's over, it's all over! If the young lord suffers any mortal danger, I'll be finished!"
The most surprised of all was Yi Zi Xing.
He looked at Yun Shu, who was performing acupuncture on him, with utter astonishment.
Initially, he was surprised by what she was doing, but as his strength gradually returned and his consciousness became clearer, he suddenly realized something he had never considered before, something that would shock him, and indeed, everyone in the capital: Yun Shu knew medicine!
She actually knew medicine!
He had experienced occasional discomfort in his chest since childhood and had been treated by various doctors, some even performing acupuncture. However, no one had ever been so audacious as to insert needles directly into his chest!
Her movements were decisive and brimming with confidence.
She knew medicine…
He slowly pushed himself up, looking at her with bewilderment. "Second Miss Yun, you know medicine?"
Perhaps it was the excitement just now that caused him to suddenly have difficulty breathing and faint, but at this moment, he could feel that his life was likely out of danger.
"My lord, are you alright? Your servant couldn't stop Second Miss Yun in time!" The attendant was so anxious that tears welled up, terrified of losing his life if his young lord died.
Yi Zi Xing glanced at the attendant. "I'm fine. Go and wait outside the carriage."
"Ah, yes!" The attendant immediately obeyed and withdrew, standing guard outside the carriage.
Inside the carriage, Yun Shu did not rush to answer Yi Zi Xing. Instead, she took his pulse.
Yi Zi Xing watched Yun Shu's long eyelashes cast shadows beneath her eyes, and his heart skipped another beat.
He had never felt so flustered in the presence of a woman before.
Seeing her earnestly take his pulse, he became even more convinced that she knew medicine.
How many secrets did she possess that remained unknown to the world?
Yi Zi Xing gazed at Yun Shu.
When Yun Shu looked up, she released his wrist. "I would ask that Prince Yi keep my knowledge of medicine a secret for now."
"Alright! I promise not to let anyone know about today's events. Rest assured, you saved me today, and I owe you a debt of gratitude." Yi Zi Xing immediately agreed. Since she had returned to the capital, she had kept her medical skills hidden, indicating she did not wish for them to be known.
Yun Shu nodded, a hint of seriousness in her expression. "Have you consulted doctors before?"
"Yes, I have. I experience chest pain from time to time and often take medication, but the doctors all say it's nothing serious," Yi Zi Xing replied truthfully.
In fact, many people in the capital were unaware of his peculiar ailment, and even the doctors couldn't pinpoint the cause. They speculated it might be an injury from martial arts training and that he simply needed to nourish his body.
"Chest pain should not be ignored. In the next two days, send someone to the General's mansion, and I will write you a prescription," Yun Shu said, as she carefully put away the silver needles she had taken out earlier.
Then, she prepared to alight from the carriage.
Yi Zi Xing's dark eyes flickered. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but then, unsure of what to say, he retracted his words.
He watched helplessly as Yun Shu exited the carriage.
For a long time, he remained in the carriage, lost in thought.
He raised his hand and gently touched his chest.
His heart was beating rapidly.
He felt as if he had been poisoned.
A poison from which he could not escape. He knew that for the rest of his life, he would never love another woman as he did Yun Shu!
The attendant climbed into the carriage, cautiously observing Yi Zi Xing.
"Are you truly alright, my lord? Should we see a doctor at a nearby clinic?" the attendant asked hesitantly.
After asking, the attendant's eyes widened in shock.
His lordship's complexion was ruddy, completely devoid of the frightening pallor from moments ago.
It was as if he hadn't fainted at all.
He exclaimed in astonishment, "Second Miss Yun's medical skills are truly remarkable?"
"Keep Second Miss Yun's knowledge of medicine confidential. Also, my fainting here today must not be revealed to anyone," Yi Zi Xing commanded in a low voice.
"Yes, my lord."
Yi Zi Xing seemed to recall something. He lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside.
However, Yun Shu's figure was no longer visible on the road.
He lowered his gaze to his wrist. The feeling of her cool fingertips on his wrist moments ago was still incredibly vivid.
"My lord, shall we return to the Marquis's mansion now?" the attendant asked.
Yi Zi Xing pulled his thoughts back from their wandering and nodded. "Yes."
…
Ruan Mansion.
Yun Shu never needed to announce her arrival at the Ruan Mansion.
Only Ruan Xi resided in the Ruan Mansion; the Ruan family did not live in the capital.
Yun Shu waited for Ruan Xi in the pavilion.
She couldn't knock on the door, as that would likely lead to her seeing Ruan Xi and various beauties in an intimate embrace, a scene she found distasteful and always avoided.
Before long, Ruan Xi, while tidying his disheveled hair and clothes, rushed over and appeared in the pavilion.
"Yun Shu, didn't we just see each other yesterday? Why are you looking for me again today? And you didn't bring that bothersome Jing Heng with you. Have you finally come to your senses and decided to marry me?" Ruan Xi gazed at Yun Shu with starry eyes.
His lecherous demeanor almost made Yun Shu want to kick him away.
She slightly raised her eyes.
Her meaning was clear without needing to be spoken.
The astute Ruan Xi instantly understood. He chuckled, "Can't a man dream?"
He supposed that in this lifetime, Yun Shu would probably never fancy him.
"You can help me create new identities now, including new identities for the three children," Yun Shu said with a serious tone.
The sun had completely set.
The sky grew dark.
Ruan Xi also put away his playful demeanor. "Have you truly made up your mind? Even with new identities, there's a chance Prince Ye could discover them. And I've seen Prince Ye frequenting the General's mansion lately. Could he have already realized you are the mother of Zhan Xiao Li and the others? Or perhaps he's finally opened his eyes and developed feelings for you?"
The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.
Men were men, after all. Although Prince Ye had a peculiar disposition and disliked being surrounded by women, he was still a man. And men couldn't escape the allure of women.
Yun Shu's hand, holding the teacup, paused.
He had feelings for her?
"You didn't see how disgusted he was when he first saw me back then. He practically wanted to kick me away. If he truly had feelings for me, he would never forgive himself. Even if he confirmed that I am the mother of Zhan Xiao Li and the others, he would absolutely not marry me," Yun Shu stated with conviction, completely certain of Chu Tian Ye's thoughts.
Matters of love were bound to be a stumbling block for Chu Tian Ye.
Ruan Xi seemed to understand. "That's true! Alright, I'll make the arrangements now. I guarantee an identity that won't be easily traced. Also, if you don't mind, could I make myself their father when creating your and the children's identities? It's a fake identity, so it shouldn't be a problem, right? Hahahaha…"