When the night moon was hanging high, a crisp knock on the door came from outside the small house where Fang Ling rented it. The knocking sound was very soft, as if he was afraid of disturbing the people inside.

At this time, Fang Ling was not the only one in the room, but also the imperial physician Chen Mou.

As soon as he heard the voice outside the door, Chen Mou laughed: "Here you come."

He rushed to the yard in two steps. As soon as he opened the gate, he saw an old man in a 70-year-old dressed in a green robe, with a kind face and a strong spirit. He was Xue Zhiqiu, one of the three masters of the dynasty.

Those who were with Xue Zhiqiu were also Yao Jing and two young men dressed as lovers.

"Doctor Chen?" Xue Zhiqiu was naturally very familiar in the palace and recognized Chen Mou at a glance.

Chen Mou smiled slightly, and did not rush to answer, but poked his head out and looked out the door and said, "Are you not being followed?"

"Don't worry, Doctor Chen, my eyes have not yet fainted to that extent." Xue Zhiqiu was not angry and smiled faintly.

Chen Mou then said, "Please come in, your highness is waiting inside."

Just hearing this sentence, Xue Zhiqiu was shocked all over, and a light flashed in his eyes. He hurriedly walked in from outside the door. Yao Jing was also secretly surprised and followed him quickly.

Chen Mou said to the two outside the door: "Both of you should come in too. This is a civilian area, and standing outside the door will attract attention."

"Just listen to Dr. Chen, come in." Xue Zhiqiu quickly gave instructions, and then hurriedly walked into the room.

As soon as they entered the room, the two saw Fang Ling sitting on the chair, next to the slightly shaking fire candle. Fang Ling sat leisurely with a faint smile on her face.

Xue Zhiqiu only glanced at him, then knelt down and said respectfully: "My minister Xue Zhiqiu has seen His Highness the Great Prince."

Yao Jing was shocked again when he handed the jade pendant to the teacher. He only asked how he got it and how old the owner was. He did not expect that the little businessman who operated medicinal materials was actually His Highness the eldest prince? This gap made him unable to recover for a while. After he calmed down, he hurriedly knelt down.

Fang Ling smiled slightly, quickly helped both of them up, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xue and Lord Yao don't have to be too polite."

Xue Zhiqiu stood up, took out the jade pendant and handed it on it. Yao Jing glanced at Fang Ling in curiosity and shock. Then he felt that the young man in front of him had indeed had an extraordinary temperament. He had seen it twice but didn't notice it. Moreover, he had heard about the eldest prince more or less, and he did not expect that he would make a living outside the palace.

Fang Ling took back the jade pendant and smiled slightly, "Aren't Lord Xue afraid of admitting the wrong person?"

Xue Zhiqiu said with emotion: "This is the jade pendant given to the imperial concubine by the emperor back then. The old minister once saw it. He remembers it deeply and is no different in the world. His Highness looks exactly like the emperor back then, and there is a little more empress's spirit in his eyebrows. He must be undoubtedly His Highness."

Fang Ling smiled slightly and said, "You two lords don't have to be so restrained. I'm just a down-and-out Your Highness."

Xue Zhiqiu couldn't help but snorted: "Those are all those chaotic ministers who are afraid that the world will not be chaotic, do not respect ancient laws, and do not respect etiquette. However, the old minister really didn't expect to see Your Highness outside. Moreover, I, my student, are you still... selling medicinal materials?"

Yao Jing could hear the sweat on his forehead, and then found the opportunity to say, "I really didn't expect it to be His Highness..."

Fang Ling smiled and waved his hand and said, "If I were recognized, how could I see you? As for selling medicinal materials, I could earn some money to go in and out of the palace freely?"

Seeing that he had no intention of blame, Yao Jing breathed a sigh of relief and responded: "Your Highness is right, you really need a lot of money to get out of the palace and enter the palace."

Fang Ling then said, "I want to meet Lord Xue this time, just for one thing. I believe Lord Xue should understand what I mean, right?"

What kind of person Xue Zhiqiu was, and immediately said, "My dearest officials understand that it is about fiefdom."

Fang Ling said, "I wonder how confident Lord Xue is in this matter?"

Xue Zhiqiu sighed and said, "This is also the most worrying thing for the old ministers at present. The civil ministers were originally weak, but they were not as powerful ministers and generals. The empress's family held military power and combined with Prime Minister Cui into one. Their power was more than 60% of the ministers in the court, but the old ministers accounted for less than 20%, while the other 20% were neutral."

"So, is the chance slim?" Fang Ling frowned. The situation was worse than he expected, accounting for only 20%. How much chance of winning would it have?

Xue Zhiqiu said, "This is not the case. If you can obtain the support of some neutral forces, it may be very likely."

"Are neutral forces?" Fang Ling frowned slightly, suddenly remembered what happened during the day, and immediately said, "If you can win the Marquis of Xinyi, how much chance of winning will you have?"

"Marquis Xinyi?" Xue Zhiqiu's eyes lit up, "If Marquis Xinyi can really speak for His Highness, then he will be at least 90% sure. You must know that Marquis Xinyi's reputation is not only in China, but also in other countries know that he is a loyal and courageous man. He has great prestige in the army, let alone saving the emperor's life."

Fang Ling nodded slightly and decided to go and inquire about the old lady's condition tomorrow, and then make plans.

Seeing Fang Ling without saying much, Xue Zhiqiu and the others didn't ask much. They just thought Fang Ling was just talking nonsense. After all, the Marquis of Xinyi has always been neutral and never participated in the struggle between the two forces. Isn't it harder to get his help than climbing to the sky?

Because the queen and Prime Minister Cui have many eyewitnesses, Xue Zhiqiu and Yao Jing both came quietly and were not convenient to sit for a long time. As for the way to see each other again in the future, Chen Mou conveyed it as an intermediary, because Fang Ling often went to the Imperial Hospital and then made an appointment to meet in the house she rented outside, leaving no trace.

Fang Ling saw it too early, so he left the yard and returned to the palace.

The next day, Fang Ling came to Renxin Hall early and asked Hu Dahai about Mrs. Zhou's situation.

While pouring tea for him, Hu Dahai sighed: "This matter is really hard to say. I also sent someone to inquire yesterday. I heard from the doctor in the clinic that Mrs. Zhou is in a very serious condition and I am afraid there is no hope of curing it."

"Is it so serious?" Fang Ling frowned.

Hu Dahai smiled bitterly and said, "The tumor is divided into many types, including hema, muscle tumor, sarcoma, qi tumor, osteoma, etc., and the treatment methods are different. It is easy to deal with it if it grows outside the body, but the old lady's hema grows in the body. The hema causes slightly swollen belly and a red belly. It is said that the doctors invited to judge that the hema is not only hidden very deeply, but also has a large size, which compresses the blood vessels and causes abdominal pain. If the young man still has hope, but the old man is in poor health, he may not have much hope."

Fang Ling pondered for a moment and suddenly said, "I heard that the Marquis is approachable. Whenever there is a banquet, whether it is a civilian or a beggar, he can go in and have a meal?"

"That's right, the marquis is righteous and filial, and the old lady is compassionate and kind, and she is the best in this imperial city." Hu Dahai praised with a thumbs up.

Fang Ling said: "Actually, my ancestors were also doctors, and there is a special way to treat tumors."

"Oh, is there such a thing?" Hu Dahai said suddenly.

Fang Ling nodded and said, "So I want to go and see the old lady's condition. Wouldn't it be great if I can help? But if I go alone..."

Hu Dahai immediately understood and smiled and said, "Mr. Fang means, let me accompany you?"

Fang Ling smiled slightly, opened the bag he brought and said, "The medicinal materials here are treated as the ones you gave to the Marquis, Mr. Hu."

Hu Dahai only took a look and said in surprise: "Young Master Fang is really a memory. Isn't this the medicinal material written in the prescription Xiaoqi brought yesterday? The amount of musk and beef yeast is enough."

Fang Ling smiled slightly and said, "I think the Marquis' personality should not be in vain, so I gave it to Manager Hu as a favor."

Hu Dahai waved his hands repeatedly and said, "Young Master Fang is so polite. You bring so many medicinal herbs on weekdays, which has already made me look bright on Hu Dahai's face. Now I want to go to treat the old lady, so I naturally need to help. If it is really cured, I will show my face in front of the Marquis. How dare I ask for your things?"

Seeing that he insisted on not wanting it, Fang Ling didn't say much and went to the Xinyi Marquis' Mansion under Hu Dahai.

The Xinyi Marquis Mansion was ordered by Emperor Chu to build it. It was originally intended to be very grand. However, after Zhou Qian wrote several letters, Emperor Chu followed his opinion and tried to be simple. Therefore, it was no different from the ordinary mansion of the official. Only the plaque hanging on the gate looked very dazzling.

There was no official atmosphere at all in Xinyi Mansion, and it was like a wealthy family. I heard that Manager Hu from Renxintang brought some medicinal herbs to visit the old lady, and Zhou Qian came out to greet her in person.

Zhou Qian, who is in his 40s, looks handsome and looks good, but because he is worried about his mother's condition, his eyebrows are locked in the shape of Sichuan.

Hu Dahai handed the medicinal materials to Zhou Qian and said, "These are all medicinal materials written in the prescription. There is not much inventory in the shops in the city now. This young master Fang's boss is a very skilled medicinal material merchant. I heard that the Marquis urgently needed these medicinal materials, so he specially got some."

Zhou Qian nodded slightly, then asked the butler to go to the warehouse to get the silver according to the market price, and then said, "Please thank you Mr. Fang on my behalf."

Hu Dahai said from time to time: "The Marquis doesn't know anything. Although Mr. Fang is young, his ancestors have produced several generations of famous doctors. He has a medical skill that specializes in treating tumors. Although many famous doctors have seen the old lady's illness, many difficult and complicated diseases are cured by folk remedies. If Mr. Fang is willing, how about asking Mr. Fang to diagnose the old lady?"

"This..." Zhou Qian frowned slightly and finally nodded, "Since Manager Hu said so, let Mr. Fang take a look, but my mother just fell asleep after taking the medicine..."
Chapter completed!