CH 9

Upon observing the hem of his clothes, it appeared to be stained with a dark brown bloodstain. It was likely vomited by a patient, indicating that their time was running out.

Lastly, her gaze fell on his shoes. The surface was stained with mud, but there were flower petals on the soles, and they could still be identified as apricot blossoms.

These past few days had clear weather, but there was a dilapidated road on the east side that had been left unrepaired for years. It had been collecting water, making the road very muddy. When she went to burn incense today, they had passed through the second lane of the east street, where a row of apricot blossoms were planted. Gu Yunru was captivated and had stared at them for a long time. The lane was small and not accessible by carriage or sedan, only by walking.

Gu Yunru was quick-witted, and immediately looked up at Gu Yan and said, “Father, did you go to the second lane of the east street to see a patient last night? The patient is very ill, and their time is running out.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Yan’s serious and resolute expression immediately changed, and he looked at her in astonishment.

Seeing his reaction, Gu Yunru knew that she had guessed correctly, and continued to boast, “Father, what I said is true. I really have opened the heavenly eye, and a god has taught me excellent medical skills. His Royal Highness Zhao came to visit so late. He must be here to seek my treatment for his insomnia.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Yan stared at her with a look of disbelief.

He had gone to see the patient on the east street alone last night, and no one in the family knew about it. Because the patient was difficult to treat, he didn’t want anyone else to know that he was treating them.

However, His Royal Highness Zhao had said at the door that he came today to ask Miss Gu of the Gu family to seek treatment for his insomnia. Gu Yan had thought it was referring to Jun Yao, but now it seemed that it was actually referring to his daughter!