“Miss Luo is going to force Divine Physician Li to treat Grand Marshal Luo tomorrow?”

“Tsk tsk, having such an unruly daughter is truly sinful.”

“This Miss Luo probably won’t be able to act so wantonly for much longer.”

“That’s true. This girl hasn’t done a single good deed over the years. Who knows how many people she’s offended.”

Similar discussions arose in countless estates. The capital’s attention on Grand Marshal Luo effortlessly shifted to Luo Sheng with her return.

In the gazebo of Duke Anguo’s estate’s rear garden, an oval-faced young lady sneered repeatedly. “Worthy of being Miss Luo indeed—she can always accomplish spectacular deeds that draw everyone’s attention.”

The Luo estate had four young ladies, but when people mentioned Miss Luo, everyone knew it referred to Luo Sheng.

The young lady sitting across from her smiled, her tone cold. “They’re all shameful matters. We’ll just watch the spectacle.”

The oval-faced young lady lifted her teacup, her gaze falling on a cluster of fresh flowers outside the pavilion. “I’ll also go request Divine Physician Li tomorrow.”

The other young lady showed surprise. “Is it for the Duke’s wife’s illness? Didn’t you say your elder brother already went to request him two days ago?”

It turned out the oval-faced young lady was the daughter of Duke Anguo’s estate, her given name Hanshuang.

The other young lady had an even more noble birth—she was the young princess of Prince Pingnan’s estate, Wei Wen.

Speaking of Prince Pingnan’s estate, almost no one in the capital didn’t know of it.

This Prince Pingnan’s estate was truly remarkable.

According to the Great Zhou’s established rules, princes had to leave the capital for their fiefs upon reaching adulthood and couldn’t easily return to the capital. Seven years ago, Prince Pingnan’s heir was adopted by the Emperor and became the Crown Prince. Under such vast imperial grace, the people of Prince Pingnan’s estate moved back to the capital, enjoying the peace and prosperity at the foot of the Son of Heaven.

Now, among the princes who could reside in the capital, aside from Prince Pingnan’s family, there was only Prince Kaiyang, who had just come of age and had not yet moved to his fief.

This being the case, although the Emperor had quite a few nieces, only Wei Wen was in the capital, not to mention her connection to the Crown Prince.

Zhu Hanshuang’s face showed displeasure. “Divine Physician Li wouldn’t see my elder brother. Since Luo Sheng can go request Divine Physician Li, then I can also go request him for my mother.”

It would be perfect to see how Luo Sheng humiliates herself.

Wei Wen clearly knew the reason for Zhu Hanshuang’s enmity with Luo Sheng and teased with a smile, “Hanshuang, are you still angry about my young royal uncle’s matter?”

The one Wei Wen would naturally call “young royal uncle” was Prince Kaiyang.

Zhu Hanshuang’s face reddened as she spat, “Princess, don’t speak nonsense.”

Wei Wen glanced sideways at Zhu Hanshuang, the teasing expression on her face intensifying. “What kind of friendship do we have? Do you still need to hide things from me? But I’m quite worried—”

“Worried about what?” Zhu Hanshuang asked reflexively.

Wei Wen sighed. “We’re clearly sworn sisters, but if you get your wish, won’t I have to call you aunt in the future?”

That royal uncle was so much younger than Father Prince and Imperial Uncle. His future princess consort might very well be someone who usually addresses her as a sister. Thinking about it was somewhat awkward.

The flush on Zhu Hanshuang’s face deepened as she chided, “Princess, if you keep this up, I won’t speak to you anymore.”

The atmosphere in the gazebo seemed to become relaxed all at once from bringing up a young lady’s private feelings.

The next day brought fine weather, perfect for going out to watch the spectacle.

At Divine Physician Li’s residence, the gatekeeper boy opened the door early in the morning and was so startled he shrank back.

What was happening? Why were there so many people crowded in a dark mass outside?

On ordinary days there were quite a few people coming to seek medical treatment, to the point that tea stalls had been set up at some unknown time on the previously desolate ground in front of the gate, and there were even food vendors setting up stands. But there had never been this many people before.

After all, the divine physician didn’t easily see people and at most examined three people per day.

The gatekeeper boy peered outside with confusion.

He hadn’t seen wrong—the tea stalls were all full, and there were even many people who’d brought their own small stools.

Never mind the gatekeeper boy’s utter bewilderment—those waiting outside were gradually growing impatient, frequently turning their heads to look around.

Wasn’t it said that Grand Marshal Luo’s daughter would come today to coerce Divine Physician Li? Why hadn’t she arrived yet?

The crowd was muttering among themselves when they saw a fragrant carriage slowly approaching.

“Has she arrived?” People’s spirits lifted.

The carriage stopped, and a blue-clothed young lady stepped out with the assistance of a maidservant.

The young lady had willow-leaf eyebrows and an oval face, and was quite beautiful.

Someone quickly recognized the young lady’s identity. “So it’s the second young lady of Duke Anguo’s estate.”

Zhu Hanshuang walked forward, and her maidservant went to the gatekeeper boy to request a number token.

This was also a rule established by Divine Physician Li. Each day a certain number of tokens were distributed, and only those holding tokens had the qualification to present what they’d brought.

Having obtained her number token, Zhu Hanshuang looked around but didn’t see Luo Sheng. She pressed her lips together and waited quietly.

The sound of horse hooves came. Everyone looked toward the sound and couldn’t help but stir.

“It’s actually Prince Kaiyang!”

Zhu Hanshuang reflexively tightened her grip on the handkerchief in her hand, countless questions emerging.

When had Prince Kaiyang returned to the capital? Why would he come to find Divine Physician Li? Could it be he was unwell?

As the young man in scarlet robes dismounted and walked closer, Zhu Hanshuang felt both nervous and excited.

She hadn’t expected to encounter him by chance today—

Wei Han saw the commotion in front of Divine Physician Li’s residence and frowned slightly.

There were actually this many people?

For a moment he thought of leaving, but considering that as the divine physician’s fame spread wider and wider, those coming to seek medical treatment would only grow more numerous, he dismissed the thought.

After obtaining his number token, Wei Han casually walked to a spot to wait. The nearby people all stood to pay their respects.

“We’re all here seeking medical treatment. There’s no need for such courtesy.” Wei Han spoke indifferently, lowering his eyes and saying no more.

Everyone knew Prince Kaiyang didn’t enjoy conversing with people, so naturally they didn’t dare disturb him further.

For a time the scene became quiet, until a carriage with blue curtains slowly approached from the distance.

Wei Han clearly sensed the atmosphere change.

If the previous quiet might have been due to his creating an awkward silence, the current quiet was like everyone holding their breath waiting for something to happen.

He looked toward the carriage that had stopped.

The curtain lifted, and the accompanying maidservant helped a young lady descend, then immediately helped another young lady descend… Before everyone could react, four young ladies had all alighted from the carriage.

The moment he clearly saw the plain-clothed young lady, Wei Han’s fingers holding the teacup trembled slightly.

It was actually Miss Luo!

And after the crowd confirmed that among the four young ladies was Miss Luo, they all looked toward Wei Han in unison.

They’d originally wanted to watch the spectacle of Miss Luo being rebuffed and humiliated trying to coerce the divine physician, but they hadn’t expected they’d also witness Miss Luo and Prince Kaiyang meeting!

One must know that several months ago, Miss Luo had pulled off Prince Kaiyang’s belt in the street, and Grand Marshal Luo had sent his daughter out of the capital to appease Prince Kaiyang’s fury.

This should be the first time the two had met since then, right? Who knew how Prince Kaiyang would react facing the woman who’d pulled off his belt?

Thinking of this, everyone’s gossip fire immediately boiled over.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, Wei Han’s expression remained unchanged, though his mood was somewhat delicate.

Yesterday after returning to the prince’s estate and tidying up a bit, he’d entered the palace. He’d come here early this morning to seek medical treatment, and seemed to have forgotten one matter: he still hadn’t repaid the three thousand five hundred taels of silver he owed Miss Luo!

However, if he just stood up and left like this, who knew what idle talk would arise in others’ eyes.

No panic. Miss Luo had surely come here to seek medical treatment. In broad daylight before a crowd, she couldn’t possibly demand he repay his debt.

Thinking this, Wei Han’s heart settled down.