Song Suihuan also silently watched Xiao Lingzhao and Shen Yuanwei.
Xiao Lingzhao’s heartfelt confession, and the way the two of them were now gazing at each other with deep affection, made Song Suihuan feel as if a hole had been torn in her heart, through which a cold wind was howling.
She clenched her palms tightly, gritted her teeth, and allowed her eyes to glisten with unshed tears.
Since things had come to this point, she wouldn’t humiliate herself further.
It was just a man—there was nothing she couldn’t let go of!
Without Xiao Lingzhao, she still had Prince Rui who couldn’t do without her, and Emperor Xie Junlin who needed her medical treatment. If she were willing to marry, plenty of men would want to wed her!
She would eventually repay the humiliation she suffered today!
Song Suihuan forced back her tears and slowly let out a cold laugh. “Fine, very well. Is your love more powerful than medical skill? Can your love cure illnesses? Then I’d like to see how long your love lasts!”
She turned to stare at Shen Yuanwei and said, “Don’t be too pleased with yourself. Few men can love one woman their entire lives. He, Xiao Lingzhao, holds a high position and great power—countless young and beautiful women flock to him. The day will come when your beauty fades, and his love won’t always belong to you. He will eventually… stop loving you.”
She then looked back at Xiao Lingzhao. “There’s no need to rush to deny it. The days are long. You won’t love her forever—your love for her will fade one day. When your love can no longer cure your illness, you’ll come crying to me.”
She didn’t give either of them a chance to speak, her words firm and resolute. “You will regret this. You definitely will.”
After saying this, she refused to look at them again and turned to face Xie Junlin, kowtowing in respect.
“Your Majesty, this common woman should not have come today. I wish to take my leave. I beg for Your Majesty’s permission.”
Xie Junlin gave a soft hum of acknowledgment.
“Very well, return and rest properly. Since Ling Zhao’s illness can now be treated by someone else, Prince Rui’s condition still relies on your efforts. The Empress Dowager has told me that if you can cure Prince Rui, she will acknowledge you as her adopted daughter and confer upon you the title of princess.”
Song Suihuan was slightly stunned.
She looked up at Xie Junlin in surprise.
A princess?
If she could become a princess, wouldn’t she be able to trample over Xiao Lingzhao? Couldn’t she then repay today’s humiliation?
Song Suihuan kowtowed in gratitude. “Thank you for Your Majesty’s grace, and for the Empress Dowager’s great favor!”
She looked up at Xie Junlin and cautiously added, “Then… if this common woman can cure Your Majesty’s illness…”
Xie Junlin’s eyes remained calm and unmoved. “Haven’t you already taken my pulse? You said there was nothing you could do.”
Song Suihuan smiled faintly. “Yes, there is no solution at present, but I am still studying medical texts. It’s possible that I may develop a medicine in the future.”
Xie Junlin’s pupils contracted slightly.
If there were a chance, how could he not want to have his own flesh and blood? Even if the opportunity were slim and he had to wait a long time, he was willing to wait.
Xie Junlin looked deeply at Song Suihuan, who was seeking a reward from him. “Then devote yourself to the research. I promise you this: if you can cure my illness, I will confer upon you the title of this dynasty’s first Queen Consort, granting you the utmost honor and prestige.”
Song Suihuan immediately kowtowed in thanks. “To receive such great favor from Your Majesty, this common woman will spare no effort in developing the medicine!”
Seeing Xie Junlin nod, she finally rose and prepared to leave.
She glanced at Xiao Lingzhao, a cold smile curling her red lips.So what if she’s the General of Agile Cavalry? In the future, she will be a princess, a queen consort!
She glanced sideways at Shen Yuanwei.
Hmph, this woman won’t be arrogant for much longer. She’s merely a general’s wife—how could she compare to my future exalted status?
This woman can only rely on her looks to please others, and there will inevitably come a day when her beauty fades and affection wanes. But I’m different—I possess a Magical Medical Skill Space filled with countless Miraculous Medical Books. As long as I keep searching through them, I will surely find a way to save Prince Rui and the Emperor!
In truth, back when I was exiled, I wasn’t rescued by the Ghost Doctor along the way. Instead, I had a miraculous encounter and obtained the Medical Skill Space, then hid inside it…
Song Suihuan stepped closer to Shen Yuanwei, leaning in to whisper in her ear in a voice only the two of them could hear—
“Feeling quite pleased with yourself, aren’t you?”
“I guarantee your smugness won’t last long… because you can only seduce Xiao Lingzhao, while I can save Prince Rui and the Emperor. In the future, both Prince Rui and the Emperor will become my most reliable supporters…”
Having said this, Song Suihuan lifted her chin like a proud white swan and strode out of the flower hall, gradually departing with the support of her maid.
Shen Yuanwei gently fanned herself as she watched Song Suihuan’s retreating figure, a faint smile curling her red lips.
This Divine Doctor Song had better not come looking for trouble with her.
After all, it wasn’t only Song Suihuan who could cure the reclusive prince and the heirless emperor—Shen Yuanwei could do it too.
If Song left her alone, they could coexist peacefully. But if provoked, she would have to unleash her ultimate move.
Although she didn’t rely on genuine medical skills, but rather the Cheat Code Golden Finger bestowed by the Mysterious Light Orb—so what? Her cheat code, her golden finger, was the karmic reward she earned in her previous life through countless acts of kindness and saving numerous lives. The merit accumulated through her own virtue—how could that not be considered her own capability?
“What did she whisper in your ear?”
Xiao Lingzhao gripped Shen Yuanwei’s arm and asked in a low voice.
Shen Yuanwei snapped out of her thoughts.
She blinked at Xiao Lingzhao, then glanced sideways at Xie Junlin before answering honestly, “Miss Song said I can only seduce Ling Zhao, while she can save both the Emperor and Prince Rui. She claimed they would become her supporters in the future and told me not to get too cocky.”
“…”
Xie Junlin was momentarily stunned.
Looking at this seemingly honest yet cunning girl, he couldn’t help but curl the corners of his mouth.
The Xiao family members also struggled to suppress their laughter.
Meanwhile, Song Suihuan, who had just reached the courtyard, nearly stumbled when she heard this!
She whirled around to stare incredulously at Shen Yuanwei.
That wretched woman!
Did she just blurt out her words to everyone so innocently?
So dishonorable!
Shen Yuanwei turned back with an innocent expression. “Miss Song, why are you glaring at me? Isn’t that what you said?”
“…”
Song Suihuan bit her lower lip. Facing the meaningful gazes from everyone in the hall, she wished she could sink through the floor.
Overwhelmed with shame and anger, she turned and stormed away.
Only after watching her disappear from view did Shen Yuanwei turn back to Xie Junlin.
She asked softly, “Your Majesty, you promised Miss Song that if she could cure you, you would appoint her as this dynasty’s first queen consort… Does this promise apply to others as well?”
Upon hearing this, the smile on Xie Junlin’s lips slightly froze, and his heart suddenly stirred.
His dark eyes fixed intently on Shen Yuanwei.
What did she mean by that?He had previously seen the illusion of a child calling him Imperial Father on this girl, and now she was inquiring about the reward for curing his illness. Could it be…
Xie Junlin tightened his grip on the armrest of the chair and casually asked Shen Yuanwei, “Who are you asking this for, miss? Don’t tell me—not only can you cure Ling Zhao’s illness, but you can also heal my sickness?”
Shen Yuanwei had no idea what fatal vision the Emperor had previously seen in her. Oblivious and unperturbed, she continued smiling nonchalantly, “No, I was merely asking out of curiosity. If I happen to meet another Miracle Doctor in the future, I could help Your Majesty win him over.”
Xie Junlin gave Shen Yuanwei a deep, searching look.
Is that so?