Chapter 487: Chapter 487: Could It Be Just a Lover’s Quarrel?

There are three more bones that haven’t been set correctly, but Huangfu Chi refused to let Meng Zhang continue, and not only that, he cursed unpleasantly.

Calling him an old bastard, old murderer, old undead fool...

Since Meng Zhang became the Dean of the Imperial Hospital, due to his excellent medical skills, not even the Emperor has insulted him this way. When others see him, who doesn’t greet him with a smile?

After all, one can guarantee wealth and prosperity, but cannot guarantee they won’t fall ill.

If illness strikes, this Dean with brilliant medical skills might be sought after.

A person so respected and greeted with smiles, now being cursed to his face by a baseless child of the Crown Prince Mansion, with words more vicious than he has heard in ten years, his complexion isn’t very good.

After finishing instructions outside, the Crown Prince hurriedly entered upon hearing the screams inside, seeing Huangfu Chi in pain, pale-faced and hoarse, quickly said: "Chi’er, bear with it for now, do not worry, for the pain you suffer, I will return it doubly on your behalf. I will not let Mantingfang go!"

Meng Zhang: "..."

Though he is an Imperial Physician, he knows what Mantingfang is, a famous brothel in the Capital City, known for its high standards and costs, no commoners frequent it.

So, this Second Young Master of the Crown Prince Mansion was injured due to a lovers’ quarrel?

Still, Meng Zhang pretended not to hear. Since Huangfu Chi wouldn’t let him set his bones, he stood aside, observing with an indifferent air.

Upon hearing the Crown Prince’s words, Huangfu Chi shouted: "An assassin, Father, there was an assassin!"

Seeing Huangfu Chi awake, the Crown Prince was heavily burdened, asking: "What exactly happened? Tell me!"

Huangfu Chi felt pain all over but his hatred for the "assassin" surpassed his physical pain, he gritted his teeth and said: "Father, you must seize the assassin, tear him to pieces to avenge your son!"

The Crown Prince was slightly annoyed; he knew his son lacked competence compared to Huangfu Jing and was impulsive, prone to causing trouble.

Such temperament may suit as a right-hand but cannot be the successor.

This is why the death of Huangfu Jing left him more furious than heartbroken. Despite Huangfu Jing’s shortcomings, he was better than Huangfu Chi and was the firstborn.

Seeing the Crown Prince’s complexion darkened, Huangfu Chi hastily recounted yesterday’s events amidst cries of pain and curses, laying bare the situation.

It turns out that last night, when he reached Mantingfang, he was fuming, especially when he heard that Mantingfang’s top singers already had clients.

He didn’t escape to be disappointed.

He immediately ordered his trusted aide to intimidate the clients of three top singers, and two unwilling to yield were beaten by his trusted aide until they left in defeat.

Huangfu Chi felt slightly relieved once all three top singers came to accompany him.

That night, while happily having fun with the three top singers on one bed, suddenly the lights went out, followed by shadows and gusts chilling the room.

Frightened, he rolled off one of the singers and tried to hide in a corner but soon felt himself floating off the ground.

This scared him greatly. Trying to call for his trusted aide from outside to rescue him, but as he opened his mouth, no sound came out, then he suddenly was out the window.

He fainted from fear.

When he woke again, he found himself in a dark room, seemingly beaten by twenty to thirty people until he passed out from pain and awoke only now.

He pointed at Meng Zhang and cursed: "Father, this old bastard is a quack, I’m severely injured already, and he keeps beating me painfully awake. Father, drive him out!"

Meng Zhang: "..." His expression darkened.

He’s long heard the reputation of this arrogant, foul-tempered Second Young Master of the Crown Prince Mansion, and now, it’s entirely true. He shouldn’t have agreed to come, to see what kind of person could need such treatment.

The Crown Prince’s face turned stern, shouting angrily: "Wretch, shut your mouth!"

At this thought, seeing the letter made the Crown Prince suspect Old Fifth, but based on Huangfu Chi’s claim of a group attacking him, it didn’t seem like Old Fifth’s doing.

Besides, with Old Fifth’s skill, one hand is enough to kill Huangfu Chi, even though he is currently wounded internally and externally, his life was spared.

Could it be, not Old Fifth? Just a lovers’ dispute?

Then what does the letter mean?

The Crown Prince’s frightening demeanor startled Huangfu Chi, his face turned pale, unwilling to stay silent but afraid to speak further, he began screaming in pain again.

The Crown Prince angrily said: "You must apologize to Dean Meng!"

Huangfu Chi glared venomously at Meng Zhang, reluctantly saying: "Sorry!"

The Crown Prince turned to Meng Zhang: "Dean Meng, this child is speaking nonsense from pain, please be lenient!" Although polite in speech, the Crown Prince, being who he is, couldn’t help but carry a regal tone.

Meng Zhang bowed: "No need, Your Highness praises too greatly!"

The Crown Prince said: "Dean Meng, continue!"

Meng Zhang, hesitating, said: "Your Highness, Second Young Master’s internal injuries are not severe, I found the dislocated bone has been set back in place, if there are further issues, a thorough check is required, however, it will undoubtedly be more painful, I don’t know if Second Young Master..." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Hearing this, Huangfu Chi immediately thought Meng Zhang was surely intentionally targeting him, having painfully awoken him earlier, now rechecking would just be tormenting him again.

He looked at Meng Zhang with even more animosity.

Of course, he dared not act this way in front of the Crown Prince, but once the Crown Prince turned away, this hostile gaze swept across to Meng Zhang.

Luckily, having been an Imperial Physician for many years, Meng Zhang was adept at reading people, else this look would’ve frightened him thoroughly.

Meng Zhang said: "Perhaps, Second Young Master might currently feel any discomfort, any strengthless limbs or numbness, then after checking, I can prescribe medicine!"

The Crown Prince said: "Good!"

Meng Zhang then pressed lightly on Huangfu Chi’s ribs, saying: "Second Young Master, here..."

"Ah... old bastard, let go..."

Actually, Meng Zhang just pressed lightly and released it quickly; Huangfu Chi merely felt pain and vented on Meng Zhang.

Hearing his miserable screams and angry curses, Meng Zhang pretended not to hear, but said to the Crown Prince: "Your Highness, Second Young Master’s bone here is also out of place, setting it will inevitably hurt, if Second Young Master continues like this, it cannot be set!"

The Crown Prince said: "Guards!"