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Seeing Xia Xiaoman's stupefied expression, Gu Feiyan felt a sense of accomplishment. Her voice was as clear as a bell. "Eunuch Man, if I'm not wrong, I'll have to trouble you to keep your promise."

"You …"

Xia Xiaoman slowly raised his head. His expression was not only one of astonishment, but also one of childishness.

Only now did Gu Feiyan realize that this kid didn't pretend to be mature and didn't put on airs, but was actually quite a cute kid.

Needless to say, the usually arrogant and pampered Xia Xiaoman was quite convinced at this moment. However, no matter how convinced he was, he still wasn't willing to easily believe in Gu Feiyan. After all, Mang Zhong had also said that even now, Prince Jing still doubted her identity and that she was not the real Gu family’s daughter!

Xia Xiaoman only responded perfunctorily, "Alright, in the future, all matters related to the medicinal herbs will be handled by you. We will also listen to you! As for Prince Jing's side, our family will also give you good news. You don't have to worry about that. "

Gu Feiyan was overjoyed, "Many thanks, Eunuch Man. I have a few things I don't understand about these medicines. I'd like to consult you now."

Just as Gu Feiyan finished her sentence, Mang Zhong suddenly rushed in from outside, almost knocking the two of them into a corner. He was extremely anxious, "Xiaoman, hurry, serve His Highness's medicinal bath, hurry, His Highness, he …"

Mang Zhong obviously didn't know that Gu Feiyan was still in the Medicine Pavilion. Seeing that Gu Feiyan was still there, he suddenly stopped talking and just gave Xia Xiaoman a look.

Xia Xiaoman understood immediately, as he revealed an unconcealable expression of panic. He immediately called for the secret guard, "Bring Medicine Girl Gu back to Mingyue Residence. Without my order, she is not allowed to come out!"

What was going on?

Gu Feiyan was very surprised! With such a sudden situation, Xia Xiaoman didn't need to inform her of the situation first. However, what did it mean to have someone bring her back to Mingyue's residence to live under house arrest?

Just a moment ago he was saying that she was in control of the medicines, so he had to listen to her. Now, he would immediately go back on his words! Was the bet a joke?

Since the bet was a small matter and the medication situation of His Highness Prince Jing was dire, she was most worried about the latter.

His Highness was going to soak in a medicinal bath? Moreover, a medicinal bath in the middle of the night? And in such a hurry?

Is His Highness sick?

Who wrote the prescription? Has he been inspected by the pharmacist? Is it safe?

Gu Feiyan's mind was full of questions, she avoided the secret guard and asked seriously, "Eunuch Man, what's wrong with His Highness? Why does he want to soak in the medicinal bath at this time? Was the prescription for the medicinal bath prescribed by the imperial physician? "

Xia Xiaoman ignored Gu Feiyan as he grabbed a large bamboo basket and hurried to pick up the medicine on the second floor.

"Eunuch Man, you …"

Just as Gu Feiyan was about to give chase, Mang Zhong stopped her, "Medicine Girl Gu, this is none of your business. Please go back!"

Mang Zhong threw a look at her and hurriedly left without waiting for her to speak.

Gu Feiyan still wanted to go upstairs, but the guard forcefully held her down, then walked out.

"Let me go!"

"Xia Xiaoman, let me take a look at the prescription. I want to double check!"

Gu Feiyan was so anxious that she almost told him about the secret prescription letter, but in the end she still calmed down. After all, there was no proof of her words. Furthermore, it was related to that stinky ice cube. Who would believe her?

However, she couldn't do anything to the guard, and was soon taken away. When she passed by the palace hall, she intentionally took a glance at it. She discovered that the doors and windows were still tightly shut. The huge courtyard was quiet as if no one had ever come here before.

Where is His Highness Prince Jing?

Could it be he was at the backyard that Eunuch Man had told her not to take even half a step into?

What had happened to Prince Jing?

In her experience, an emergency medicinal bath in the middle of the night was definitely not a good thing. It was most likely an illness that not even medicinal pills or acupuncture could cure. Prince Jing had always been in excellent health, so why did he suddenly become ill? What kind of illness is it that even the acupuncture on medicinal pills are unable to treat it?

Did Xia Xiaoman go upstairs to grab some medicine? But, she didn't the guard giving him a prescription! Was it a prescription that he already had? If there had been a prescription from the start, then His Highness Prince Jing would have had some sort of chronic illness.

After thinking it over, Gu Feiyan was still worried. She walked out the door again and said seriously to the guards, "I have urgent matters to attend to, please pass on the message!"

Unfortunately, the guard completely ignored her, treating her like air.

At this moment, the courtyard was bustling with activity.

Servants were constantly bringing the concoction and herbs to the back garden. Xia Xiaoman did not dare to stop as he was boiling the medicine one after another.

Not long after, Mang Zhong ran over. "Xiaoman, why is this medicine no longer effective!? Are you sure you didn't grab the wrong medicine? "

Xia Xiaoman was extremely shocked. He quickly checked all the ingredients in his hand, but there was nothing wrong with it. He muttered, "Could there be a problem with the hot spring? What did His Highness say? "

Mang Zhong was shocked. "Your Highness is not clear either. He is currently using his internal force to expel the cold."

Xia Xiaomeng said, "This won't do. With His Highness' current body, he can't forcefully use internal force. If he goes berserk, the consequences will be unthinkable."

Mang Zhong helplessly said, "There's no other way! How about calling Imperial Physician Luo? "

Xia Xiaoman immediately denied it, "Absolutely not!"

The cold illness of Prince Jing had always been a secret, and no one knew of it, other than his trusted aides. Imperial Physician Luo was loyal to His Highness, but at the same time, he was also the emperor’s person. Once Imperial Physician Luo found out about this, the emperor would definitely find out as well.

His Highness had no heart for the throne and wholeheartedly supported the crown prince. There was no gap between him and the crown prince in imperial government. However, His Highness did not like to talk too much about personal matters and kept the matter a secret.

Suddenly, Mang Zhong quivered and said anxiously, "Xiaoman, why don't you let Gu Feiyan try!"

Xia Xiaoman hesitated, and Mang Zhong continued, "Your Highness can let Gu Feiyan live in the mansion, at least he must have faith in her! Besides, we've been using the prescription well and now there’s a sudden mistake. It’s unlikely that someone really did something about it. Xiaoman, we would rather be scolded by His Highness than be careless!"

The situation was urgent and Xia Xiaoman had no other choice. He hesitated for a moment before finally nodding his head. Mang Zhong immediately rushed to Mingyue Residence.

Gu Feiyan was anxiously waiting. When she saw Mang Zhong, she was first overjoyed, and then she was frightened. Since this guard had come to find her at this time, it meant that something must have happened to His Highness Prince Jing!

She trembled with fear as she asked, "What happened to His Highness?"

Mang Zhong handed over a prescription, "Medicine Girl Gu, there's no time. Follow me, we'll talk while we walk!"

As Mang Zhong spoke, Gu Feiyan found out that His Highness Prince Jing had a strange cold illness. If he didn't get sick, everything would be normal. Once he got sick, his body would be as cold as ice and unbearable. He must be soaked in hot spring with medicinal bath to drive out the cold.

This disease did not occur often, only once every two to three months. Normally, a hot spring soaked in medicinal soup would work very quickly, but this time, it did not work.

"Cold?"

Gu Feiyan finally understood why there were so many anti-cold medicines in the cabinet. However, she had never heard of this ‘cold’ disease …