Before long, a young man whose appearance was almost identical to Shi Yan’s left the prince’s manor clutching banknotes, riding his horse straight toward the Grand Commandant’s manor.

The Luo manor was currently bustling with activity.

Upon entering Grand Commandant Luo’s room, Divine Physician Li had driven everyone out, including Luo Sheng, and had already been inside for quite some time.

A row of concubines stood beneath the corridor, and a row of sworn sons stood in the courtyard, each with tense expressions.

“Why hasn’t the divine physician come out yet?” A woman wearing a lilac-colored jacket craned her neck to look inside, though of course all she could see were the carved flowers on the door panels.

A woman with a dignified bearing frowned. “Master’s condition is so severe, the divine physician certainly won’t come out quickly. Sixth Sister, don’t be anxious.”

Sixth Concubine glanced left and right and lowered her voice. “Third Sister, do you think the divine physician might stick needles in our master?”

“What?” Third Concubine was startled.

Sixth Concubine wrung her handkerchief, her face full of worry. “Think about it—the divine physician fundamentally didn’t want to treat our master, but submitted to the young lady’s coercion to make this house call. Now with no one watching, what if—”

“Sixth Sister, stop your nonsense!” First Concubine, who had somehow positioned herself behind Sixth Concubine, heard her talking more and more outrageously and scolded with a cold face.

Sixth Concubine waved her handkerchief. “Elder Sister, aren’t I just worried?”

“If you’re worried, you might as well go ask the young lady.”

Sixth Concubine was so frightened she stopped waving her handkerchief entirely and immediately became as silent as a gourd with a sawed mouth.

Even if you gave her ten thousand times the courage, she wouldn’t dare ask the young lady. When the young lady was eight years old, she had already punished her by making her kneel on an abacus.

Compared to the anxiety of those present, Luo Sheng was much calmer, quietly sitting beneath a tree in the courtyard drinking tea.

“Cousin, don’t worry. The divine physician has miraculous healing hands—he’ll surely cure Uncle,” Sheng Sanlang consoled from the side.

Luo Sheng nodded slightly. “I’m not worried.”

She had already done her utmost. What remained was left to luck. After all, Divine Physician Li wasn’t truly an immortal. If the King of Hell’s Palace insisted on taking Grand Commandant Luo, there was nothing to be done.

Of course, if Divine Physician Li emerged to announce Grand Commandant Luo was beyond treatment, she would take the opportunity of seeing Divine Physician Li out to leave directly, to avoid facing an unpredictable fate when this great tree of Grand Commandant Luo fell.

Luo Sheng imperceptibly swept her gaze over the people in the courtyard and lowered her eyes.

Call her cold-hearted or ruthless—if Grand Commandant Luo couldn’t be saved, she truly had no capacity to shoulder the fate of these people. At most, she could find an opportunity to help Luo Chen, who was far away in Jinsha.

Thinking of that sharp-tongued but soft-hearted youth, Luo Sheng’s heart rarely produced a few traces of tenderness.

With all the masters of the Luo manor keeping watch here at Grand Commandant Luo’s quarters, when the gatekeepers heard Shi Yi announce himself, they were stunned for quite a while before inviting him in and quickly sending word inside.

“Someone from Prince Kaiyang’s manor?” Hong Dou, receiving the message with confusion, hurried over.

“This is what the prince ordered this humble one to deliver.” Shi Yi respectfully handed over a small wooden box.

Hong Dou reached out to receive the box. Upon opening it, she couldn’t help exclaiming in surprise. “Didn’t the young lady say it was settled?”

Shi Yi didn’t know what Hong Dou meant and only said, “The prince ordered it delivered. Please have Miss Luo accept it.”

“If she’s to accept it, she’ll accept it. Our young lady isn’t lacking money, but she won’t refuse it either.” Hong Dou’s lips curved upward. Seeing Shi Yi still maintaining a stern face, she couldn’t help rolling her eyes. “What, your master doesn’t feel the loss, but you do?”

Shi Yi was momentarily stunned.

Was this maid being a bit too familiar?

Shi Yi had always been a man of few words. Though he found Miss Luo’s maid somewhat peculiar, he still didn’t say much and cupped his fists. “I take my leave.”

Hong Dou was even more puzzled and muttered, “The emperor isn’t anxious, yet the eunuch is. It’s not even your money being sent—what sour face are you pulling?”

Shi Yi’s eyebrows twitched. He very much wanted to tell the little maid that “the emperor isn’t anxious, yet the eunuch is” wasn’t used that way, but ultimately gave up. He cupped his hands and turned to walk out.

“That rice bucket is rather strange—” Hong Dou murmured.

Shi Yi’s steps paused as he turned around, his face expressionless. “Apologies, I don’t know Elder Sister. The rice bucket Elder Sister speaks of should be my third brother.”

Other things were one matter, but he wouldn’t take the blame for the reputation of being a “rice bucket” for his elder brother.

Being called a rice bucket by a little maid—Third Brother was truly remarkable. Was the manor’s food not fragrant, or was the monthly salary too meager to afford restaurants?

Not until Shi Yi had departed did Hong Dou come back to her senses.

“Third brother?” Hong Dou pursed her lips.

Men truly were all no good. How long had it been, and he already refused to admit he’d licked a large bowl so clean it could serve as a mirror?

Returning to the courtyard, Hong Dou quickly walked to Luo Sheng’s side and said in a low voice, “Miss, Prince Kaiyang sent you silver.”

Luo Sheng raised her eyebrows.

Was he frightened by her act of asking for the number tablet, such that even the forgiven debt had to be repaid?

How truly cautious.

“Put it away.” Luo Sheng casually instructed.

Pingli glanced in Luo Sheng’s direction, looking thoughtful.

He had faintly heard the three words “Prince Kaiyang,” not knowing if he’d misheard.

At this moment, the door suddenly opened and Divine Physician Li walked out.

The group of concubines beneath the corridor instantly surged forward, asking in a cacophony, “Divine Physician, how is our master?”

Surrounded by a group of women, Divine Physician Li’s expression instantly darkened.

A light cough sounded, and the concubines immediately looked alarmed and retreated to their original positions, their movements so swift it was astonishing to behold.

Luo Sheng walked over. “Divine Physician, I wonder how my father’s condition is now?”

Counting it up, Divine Physician Li had already been inside for over an hour.

“He can awaken within the hour.” Divine Physician Li said flatly.

“Really?” Several voices rang out in unison.

Divine Physician Li couldn’t be bothered with these extraneous people and walked toward the door with a stern face.

Pingli cupped his fists toward Divine Physician Li. “Please, Divine Physician, stay a moment.”

“Why should this old man stay?”

“Sworn Father’s injuries are quite severe. Divine Physician, could you wait until Sworn Father awakens before leaving?”

Divine Physician Li frowned. “You don’t believe what this old man says?”

Pingli hastily said, “How would this junior dare question the divine physician? It’s just that Sworn Father’s injuries are quite severe, and even after awakening, he’ll still need careful recuperation—”

Divine Physician Li impatiently interrupted him. “Any physician can handle what remains.”

Having said this, Divine Physician Li swept his gaze over everyone, finally settling on Luo Sheng’s face with a warning. “Only this once. In the future, people from the Luo manor are not to darken this old man’s door.”

Luo Sheng’s face showed no displeasure whatsoever as she performed a graceful bow to Divine Physician Li. “Divine Physician, take care.”

Divine Physician Li snorted coldly and left without looking back.

“That old man is really—”

“Hong Dou, no disrespect.” Luo Sheng scolded Hong Dou once and then stepped toward the interior of the room.

In the blink of an eye, the room was packed with people, anxiously and restlessly waiting for Grand Commandant Luo to awaken.

Time passed bit by bit, and the middle-aged man lying on the bed finally opened his eyes.

“You’re awake.” Luo Sheng was the first to speak.

After she spoke, the three Luo Ying sisters spoke in unison. “Father.”

“Sworn Father, how do you feel?” Pingli and the others looked deeply concerned.

The concubines: “Sob sob sob, Master has finally awakened.”

Grand Commandant Luo looked at this person, looked at that person. Having been unconscious for too long, his mind was still muddled. Afterward, he noticed the young and handsome Sheng Sanlang.