After waiting a moment.

The old man hesitated before speaking. "Young Lady, forgive my unrefined Medical Skill. I... I cannot discern the medical principles behind this prescription."

Cui Qingwu’s brow furrowed slightly. "Is there a problem?"

The old man shook his head. "There are no issues with the medicinal ingredients themselves. In fact, several of them are highly beneficial to the body."

"I simply cannot comprehend the medicinal effects of combining these ingredients, but..."

"But what?"

"But I can confirm that this prescription should not harm Young Master Chen’s body."

Cui Qingwu hummed in acknowledgment and mused, "Then let’s try this prescription."

Hearing this, Chun Ying’s anxious heart finally settled. She bowed, took the prescription, and went out to gather the medicine.

After a moment of silence.

Cui Qingwu turned her head to the old man and asked, "If I recall correctly, your Medical Skill ranks in the top five at Xinglin Hall?"

The old man looked ashamed. "Although I am in the top five, my Medical Skill is far inferior to the few ranked above me."

"Then what would you consider your level in the Medical Dao to be?"

"After practicing medicine for forty years, I have only just passed the entry-level Realm."

Pausing for a moment, the old man continued to explain, "The ingredients in that prescription may seem common, but the medical principles behind their use are exceptionally unique."

"It involves not only the principles of medicinal compatibility but likely also the harmony of yin and yang and the Five Qi and Six Cycles. It is beyond my comprehension."

To put it simply, the person who wrote this prescription had already surpassed the Minor Success Realm in the Medical Dao.

Even with the prescription right in front of him, he couldn’t grasp the principles behind its formulation. He could only make a simple judgment based on the properties of the ingredients themselves—it wouldn’t kill someone.

Hearing this, Cui Qingwu nodded. Her gaze drifted toward the rear courtyard as she gave a thoughtful command:

"Huan’er, I want you to investigate the background of that Divine Doctor later."

"Yes, Young Lady."

...

Before long.

Chun Ying hurried back carrying the medicinal ingredients. Seeing that Cui Qingwu and the others were still there, she greeted them with a bow before rushing off to the rear kitchen to brew the medicine.

After a moment’s thought, Cui Qingwu led her people into the rear courtyard again, heading straight for the room where Chen Yunfan was staying.

Chen Yi heard the commotion and glanced over from the corner of his eye, frowning to himself.

’They still haven’t left?’

Before he could dwell on it, the group pushed the door open and entered.

Cui Qingwu, at the head of the group, paid them no mind. She directly had someone bring a chair and sat down by the bed.

"..."

Watching their behavior, Chen Yi knew exactly what they were planning.

They were probably waiting to see Chen Yunfan wake up after drinking the medicine.

Beside him, Li Huai’gu glanced at his expression. Seeing that he remained calm, Li Huai’gu also kept silent.

Just when it seemed they would all remain silent, the old man approached Ma Liangcai and cupped his hands in a salute.

"I am Chang Chengbi of Xinglin Hall. Might I ask where the Divine Doctor studied and where you currently practice?"

Ma Liangcai instinctively glanced at Chen Yi. After receiving a subtle nod, he cleared his throat and said solemnly:

"I am Ma Liangcai. I studied under the Wumeng Mountain Medicine Elder and am currently just the head Physician at the Xiao Family’s Jishi Medicine Hall."

"The Wumeng Mountain Medicine Elder?"

Chang Chengbi looked blank, clearly having no recollection of this person.

However, he did know of the Xiao Family Medicine Hall.

And because of the relationship between Xinglin Hall and Linglan Pavilion, he was also aware of the Xiao Family Medicine Hall’s recent situation.

"Is the tea beverage from Hundred Herbs Hall by any chance related to Elder Yao?"

Ma Liangcai was taken aback for a moment, then nodded with an air of mystique. "It is indeed the work of my master."

This was part of the script he had received earlier, so it wasn’t difficult for him to handle the question.

Chang Chengbi nodded in understanding and said no more, silently retreating to Cui Qingwu’s side to wait.

Their conversation was heard clearly by everyone present.

But they were all preoccupied with their own thoughts and did not speak.

Ma Liangcai was forcing himself to appear calm.

Li Huai’gu had already heard rumors, and he simply felt that he had found the right person in Chen Yi this time.

As for Chen Yi, he glanced, intentionally or not, toward Elder Chang, his thoughts inevitably turning to the background of Xinglin Hall.

He knew that Xinglin Hall was an enterprise of the Jing State Liu Family.

Now, this person from the Qinghe Cui Family had brought someone from Xinglin Hall with her, which couldn’t help but make him read more into the situation.

’Has the Jing State Liu Family allied themselves with Qinghe Cui?’

If the Liu Family truly became entangled with the Cui Family, then any future conflict between the Xiao and Liu Families would not bode well for the Xiao Family.

As Chen Yi considered these things, he calculated in his mind, ’It seems I’ll have to investigate this matter thoroughly later on.’

Not long after.

Chun Ying carefully carried the medicinal soup into the room. She saw the situation inside but came to the bedside without hesitation.

Just as she was about to feed it to Chen Yunfan, a slender, pale arm reached out from the side.

"I’ll do it."

Cui Qingwu took the medicine bowl directly from her hand, went forward, propped up Chen Yunfan, and fed him the medicinal soup.

Watching from the side, the corner of Chen Yi’s mouth twitched.

Her movements were direct, neither gentle nor careful. It gave him a sense of déjà vu, reminding him of the famous scene, "Da Lang, it’s time for your medicine."

Just as these random thoughts were running through his head,

Chen Yunfan took a few mouthfuls of the soup, and his eyes suddenly shot open. He shoved the bowl away from his mouth and leaned over the side of the bed. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

He coughed and dry-heaved, spluttering:

"Chun Ying, what is this stuff you’re feeding me? It’s sour and bitter, like horse piss!"

After a round of cursing, Chen Yunfan finally noticed the unusual atmosphere in the room.

He lifted his head and looked around.

His eyes immediately landed on Cui Qingwu, who was holding the medicine bowl. A strange expression appeared on his scrunched-up face.

"What are you doing here?"

Then, his gaze swept to Chen Yi and Li Huai’gu not far away, and he was stunned again.

"What are you guys doing here too?"

Li Huai’gu was about to speak, but Chen Yi tapped his foot, and the words died in his throat.

Chen Yunfan saw the exchange and the mischievous glint in Chen Yi’s eyes. After a moment’s thought, he understood.

He was left speechless.

’Brother Yi is just going to watch me burn. And to think I was so worried about your affairs, too.’

With that thought, Chen Yunfan sat up straight and forced a smile at Cui Qingwu.