Seeing that she didn’t seem particularly worried, Ke Yizhang started to grow anxious.

"Second Miss Ye, this illness is not something to be taken lightly! You—"

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered that the woman before him, Ye Chutang, was also a skilled physician. With her abilities, it was impossible that she didn’t know the state of her own health.

For a moment, gazing at the tranquil and composed face before him, he found himself at a loss for words.

Ye Chutang shook her head with a smile.

"Doctor Ke, you needn’t worry. In fact, back on Wulan Mountain, the Chu Hospital Director already informed the Princely Heir of this matter. It is my good fortune to have even lived to this day."

’So the Princely Heir already knew?’

Ke Yizhang paused, stunned. As he heard the latter half of her sentence, a look of sympathy filled his eyes.

He had long heard of Ye Chutang by reputation but never had the chance to meet her. Ordered to come here today, he had been somewhat curious.

He just never imagined that Ye Chutang, at only seventeen, would have her health in such a dire state...

After a long moment of contemplation, Ke Yizhang offered some comfort. "Nothing in this world is set in stone. Perhaps there will be a turn for the better in the future."

The corners of Ye Chutang’s lips curved slightly. "You’re right. But this was never a big deal to begin with."

As she spoke, she glanced out the window. She could faintly hear A Feng planning to make a light, nourishing soup and rice for dinner so she could recover properly.

"Things are quite good now, aren’t they?"

she said with a smile.

...

Ke Yizhang left in a hurry.

"Big Sis, why did Doctor Ke have such an expression on his face when he left just now?"

The aroma wafted into the courtyard as A Feng wiped his hands, his brow furrowed slightly.

Ye Chutang shook her head. "It’s nothing. He probably just has a bit of a headache from discovering my injuries today aren’t that serious, and then having to promise me he’d keep it a secret."

Ye Yunfeng understood.

’His sister wasn’t planning on seeing any visitors for a while, so naturally, she had to act as if she were seriously injured.’

’This Doctor Ke is one of the Princely Heir’s men, so it’s not surprising he agreed to help.’

Ye Chutang waved him over. "All right, go call your third brother and Xiao Wu for dinner."

She was truly exhausted today. She would just let Shen Yanchuan handle whatever else came up.

...

When Ke Yizhang arrived at the Dingbei Marquis Mansion, Shen Yanchuan had not yet returned.

"The Princely Heir has gone to the palace and may return late today," Yun Cheng explained, having someone serve tea.

Ke Yizhang looked like he wanted to say something but held his tongue.

He had heard about today’s events. With Shen Yanchuan gone to the palace, he feared it would be a long while before he returned.

’But, Ye Chutang—’

"Do you have an urgent matter to report to the Princely Heir?" Seeing Ke Yizhang’s troubled expression, Yun Cheng grew suspicious. "Is there a problem with Second Miss Ye?"

Ke Yizhang hesitated again, but in the end, he only said, "Second Miss Ye did indeed suffer quite a fright today."

Yun Cheng’s brow furrowed. "That Han Yao was desperate and has gone mad. It’s truly unjust that Second Miss Ye was dragged into this."

’If not for that, His Highness wouldn’t have been so furious, even going so far as to summon Ke Yizhang.’

Hearing this, Ke Yizhang was taken aback.

’In truth, the injury on Ye Chutang’s neck isn’t serious. The most critical issue is still her chronic illness.’

Ke Yizhang was over sixty and had a beloved granddaughter about the same age as Ye Chutang. Recalling her situation, he couldn’t help but feel she was a pitiful case, and his heart filled with sympathy.

The image of her dark, clear eyes flashed through his mind. Ke Yizhang was silent for a long time before shaking his head with a sigh.

"Indeed. Second Miss Ye had no grievance or quarrel with him; she even saved his wife and child. For him to still be capable of such a vicious attack... he’s truly ruthless!"