The entire flower hall erupted in astonishment – the Princess wanted to see the Ninth Young Miss of the Qin family?!

Qin Shuang’s initial expression of delight vanished when Yue Ning spoke these words. She looked at Qin Wan in disbelief – what? The Princess wanted to see Qin Wan.

“Pr-Princess… what about us?”

Qin Shuang looked at Yue Ning hopefully as she asked.

Yue Ning gave her a cool glance, “Grandmother will only see the Ninth Young Miss. Please wait here.”

Though Yue Ning’s manner was polite, her forceful bearing and heroic demeanor were intimidating. Qin Shuang pressed her lips together tightly, looking at Qin Wan with resentment – why? Why her?!

“Ninth Young Miss, please come with me. Grandmother wanted to see you earlier, but since early this morning there have been many guests arriving. Now Grandmother finally has some time and is waiting for you.”

Hearing these words, the entire flower hall was so shocked their eyes nearly fell out.

This Ninth Young Miss of the Qin family was said to be the orphaned daughter of the Second House of the Loyal and Brave Marquis’s Manor. She had been obscure in the Jin Zhou Qin Manor for so many years – how could the Princess specifically want to see her now? And she had wanted to see her since early morning?!

Everyone looked at Qin Wan with uncertainty, and then their eyes brightened.

At today’s An Yang Marquis Manor’s celebratory banquet, all the noble young ladies were dressed in brilliant finery. Only this Ninth Young Miss, in her ink-blue dress among the crowd, stood like a solitary orchid amidst gaudy flowers, her grace contained within, stunningly beautiful beyond compare.

Hearing Yue Ning’s words, Qin Wan first looked at Jiang Shi. Jiang Shi’s clouded eyes met hers, filled with unsettling scrutiny, and she nodded, “When meeting Princess, do not forget proper etiquette.”

Qin Wan lowered her eyes, “Yes, Qin Wan understands.”

Yue Ning watched Qin Wan, her lips curving into a smile, then turned to leave the flower hall. Qin Wan, followed by Fu Ling, hurried after her.

The short distance of several dozen steps felt like a quarter hour as Qin Wan walked under the envious gazes of others. Only after leaving the flower hall did Qin Wan feel more at ease. Ahead, Yue Ning walked a few steps then turned back, looking Qin Wan up and down for a moment, “How come I’ve never seen you before?”

There weren’t many nobles in Jin Zhou, and most of the younger generation had met at various flower parties and celebrations, yet Yue Ning had never seen Qin Wan before. Qin Wan’s lips curved slightly, “Qin Wan was previously solitary and disliked crowds, so I didn’t go out much.”

Yue Ning seemed to understand Qin Wan’s situation and sighed, “That’s why Grandmother specifically sent you an invitation.”

Qin Wan quickly said, “Thank you to Her Highness the Princess.”

Yue Ning shook her head, “It is we who should thank you.”

Qin Wan didn’t understand, and Yue Ning said no more. Today the manor was filled with guests, so Yue Ning led Qin Wan through the private corridors and small paths known only to the family, quickly making their way from the front courtyard’s flower hall to the inner quarters of the manor.

The noise of the celebration grew fainter, and the surroundings became increasingly quiet and elegant. Winding corridors, lush flowers and trees, and perfectly arranged pavilions showed that the An Yang Marquis Manor was even more exquisitely designed than the Qin Manor.

Soon, a garden of blooming Chloranthus flowers came into view, behind which stood a separate courtyard with jade tiles and white walls.

Yue Ning’s steps quickened, “Grandmother is here!”

Qin Wan’s attention sharpened, and she also hastened her pace. Fu Ling followed behind, both nervous and excited, but not daring to breach etiquette and embarrass Qin Wan. As they reached the courtyard, a maid in green clothes came out.

Upon seeing this maid, both Qin Wan and Fu Ling paused in their steps…

This maid was the green-robed attendant who had been with the ill elderly lady they had encountered on the street!

“Ah! We’ve been waiting for you!” The green-robed maid came forward, her eyes showing even more delight upon seeing Qin Wan, “It is the Ninth Young Miss! The Old Madam was just wondering what we would do if it wasn’t… Please, come in quickly…”

At this moment, all of Qin Wan’s questions were answered.

The reason An Yang Marquis Manor had specifically invited her was that the elderly lady she had saved that day was Princess Jia Yi!

Qin Wan was momentarily stunned as she entered the courtyard in a daze.

As soon as they entered, two middle-aged women came out to welcome them. The leading lady was in her forties, with bright eyes and rosy cheeks, extremely well-maintained. Her lotus-root pink gauze dress made her appear even younger and more prosperous. She looked at Qin Wan immediately, “Ah, is this Mother’s lifesaving benefactor? She looks even younger than Ning’er. Come closer, let me have a look…”

Yue Ning smiled at this, “Mother, the Ninth Young Miss is a year younger than me.”

Hearing this, Qin Wan quickly curtsied, “Greetings to Madam.”

Madam An Yang, née Jiang, took Qin Wan’s hand, looking her up and down with delight as she led her inside, “Your Highness, look, she’s even more like a divine healer than Lu Xiu described…”

“Quickly, bring her to me…”

A slightly hoarse voice rang out, and Qin Wan looked up to see an elderly person reclining on the main couch. Different from when she had seen her before, today she wore formal clothes, her silver hair arranged with ornate hairpins and a headband, appearing spirited and full of presence!

Madam Jiang smiled as she led Qin Wan closer, “Here she is, here she is. Look at her bearing, even better than those noble ladies raised by the palace governesses in the capital. I had no idea the Qin Manor was hiding such a young lady…”

As she spoke, they had reached the Princess’s side. Qin Wan curtsied, “Greetings to Her Highness the Princess—”

“No need for such formality, come closer to Mother.”

Madam Jiang gently supported Qin Wan, bringing her before the Princess. The Princess took Qin Wan’s hand, having her sit beside her. She smiled as she looked at Qin Wan, then turned to the green-robed maid.

“Lu Xiu, your description didn’t do her justice at all.”

Lu Xiu stood to the side, covering her smile, “This servant’s words are clumsy, please forgive me, Old Madam.”

The Princess held Qin Wan’s hand and sighed, “However, calling her a divine healer is quite accurate.”

After speaking, she looked at Qin Wan kindly and asked, “Is your given name just ‘Wan’?”

Qin Wan nodded, “Yes, Your Highness, it is.”

The Princess nodded, “A good character. Your parents must have wished for you to keep a smile throughout your life. Where did you learn your medical skills? You know, that day when Lu Xiu brought me back to the manor, even Doctor Huang said my chances were slim. But following your method until nightfall, I broke into a heavy sweat and survived. Not only that but after taking your prescription for several days, my chronic ailment has improved greatly. Even Doctor Huang was amazed. When he heard that my savior was a young lady, he wanted to meet you.”

Madam Jiang also smiled, “Indeed, Doctor Huang was an imperial physician from the palace, and he has been treating Mother’s condition these past few years. Though he could stabilize her condition, there was never any improvement. Nine… may I call you Wan’er? Wan’er, your prescription seemed simple, yet it not only saved Mother’s life but also improved her condition significantly. You are truly our An Yang Marquis Manor’s great benefactor!”

Faced with the praise from both ladies, Qin Wan remained composed, humbly replying, “Qin Wan learned medicine from her parents. Father and Mother loved reading medical books and had studied under masters. They taught me what they knew in my childhood.”

After a slight pause, Qin Wan added bashfully, “After my parents passed away, I had no opportunity to practice medicine. That day when I encountered Her Highness, I acted only out of urgency. Afterward, I was very worried, fearing I might have made a mistake in treating Her Highness…”

The Princess and Madam Jiang were surprised to hear this. The Princess said, “From Lu Xiu’s description, your technique was skilled and your diagnosis swift. I thought you must have studied under a master and practiced for many years. I didn’t expect you to haven’t had any practice in all these years?” She sighed again, “Such a waste. To be able to save my life without practice, such talent – you truly were born to be a divine healer…”

While the inner courtyard was filled with warm praise, in the outer flower hall, people were still discussing Qin Wan being summoned.

Though the Qin family members were puzzled and confused, they had to maintain their composure in the face of frequent glances. Suddenly, another figure appeared at the flower hall entrance – an elderly man with a white beard who looked over fifty walked in.

“The Qin family… where is the Qin family’s Old Madam…”

The elderly man walked quickly, and his arrival caused another wave of surprise in the flower hall.

Who didn’t know Doctor Huang, who saved lives and healed bones in Jin Zhou city, with patients queuing up outside the city to see him?!

Lin Shi was the first to notice him, tugging at Jiang Shi’s sleeve, “Mother, Doctor Huang is here!”

Jiang Shi looked up, and at the next moment, Huang Jin Yuan, known as Doctor Huang, also saw them. He rushed directly to the Qin family members, urgently asking, “Where is your Ninth Young Miss?”

The scene of Qin Wan being led away by Young Princess Yue Ning was still fresh in their minds – why was Doctor Huang now looking for Qin Wan?

Jiang Shi’s gaze darkened – what exactly had happened?

Jiang Shi’s brows furrowed deeper, “The Princess just sent for her, and she left with the Young Princess. Why is the Divine Doctor looking for her?” After a slight pause, Jiang Shi asked uncertainly, “What has Qin Wan done?”

“Ah, I’m too late!” Huang Jin Yuan first sighed regretfully, then noticed the confused expressions on the Qin family members’ faces. He asked puzzledly, “You don’t even know that your own family has produced a divine healer?”

At these words, the Qin family became even more confused.

Huang Jin Yuan couldn’t help but laugh and stamp his foot in frustration, “You mean you don’t know that your Ninth Young Miss saved the Princess’s life four days ago on the street?!”