Stunning Poisonous Doctor Princess

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I was wondering why, being an imperial physician, instead of being specialized in the knowledge of herbs used in gynecology or other tonics, he seems exceptionally knowledgeable in detoxification.
Don’t you think it’s a bit too strange?”

This was what was puzzling Lin Mengya most.

“Do you mean—”

Given Qinghu’s sharp mind, he understood the most critical point Lin Mengya was trying to get at almost immediately.

“I’m just making a guess.
Perhaps I’m overthinking this.
After all, imperial physicians should be knowledgeable in all areas of medicine.
I don’t think I’d be able to deal with the poison in Qin Mo’s body if not for the fact that I’ve been learning from Teacher for a while and I have some knowledge of some detoxication methods.”

Lin Mengya could not be bothered to think too much into it.

Given that the Winter Solstice Celebration was impending, there were many other matters concerning her father and elder brother which she should worry over.

Moreover, she was still clueless as to how she should break the news of Elder Sister Yue Ting to her elder brother.

With so many things to worry over, she could not be bothered to think about the young imperial physician.

In the twinkling of an eye, a few more days passed.
By this time, Lin Muzhi had led his army all the way to the borders of the city and encamped there.

Today was the day the army would enter the city.
During this time, a portion of the soldiers would be allowed to go home to visit their family.

The streets had turned into a sea of people.
The people had crowded onto the streets to catch a glimpse of the war heroes.

Early in the morning, Lin Mengya was already taken a seat at the upstairs of Restaurant Ruyi.
From there, she could see the noisy crowd outside.

“Old Master’s coming home! Isn’t it great, Master?”

Baizhi was elated.
She remembered that when they were young, she and Lin Mengya were the happiest whenever the Old Master and Young Master Lin came home.

Although she was no longer in want now that she was with Lin Mengya’s side, the exciting feeling of anticipation for the return of her old master had not changed at all.

“Are you sure you could not wait for Daddy’s return? Or is it because you love the Furong cake served in Restaurant Ruyi? Mo Ran, watch out for Baizhi.
She had finished three plates of the cake.
At this rate, she might finish all the food in Restaurant Ruyi that it will have to close down.”

Moran and Qingli laughed to Lin Mengya’s jokes.

After spending some time with Lin Mengya, they gradually got to know her better.

She was easy to get along.

There would always be the sounds of laughter in her presence.

Gradually, they were able to understand why their master had transformed so much because of her.

“I’m not as capable as Baishao, who was summoned by Concubine De early in the morning.
I will just stay here and eat my Furong cake,” responded Baizhi.

She stuck out her tongue and then popped another piece of cake into her mouth.

However, a perplex look appeared in both Baiji and Lin Mengya’s eyes when they heard Baizhi’s words.

Baishao seemed to go to the Art Courtyard more often since she returned from the army camp.

“Master, Baishao—”

Lin Mengya stopped Baiji from saying anything more.

Pausing for a second, Lin Mengya said, “I trust her.”

She believed that Baishao would never betray her.

Even if Baishao did eventually betray her, Lin Mengya could only blame herself for being blind.

They continued to chat for a while longer before they heard the voice of the waiter from downstairs, calling out to them, saying, “Prince Yu is here.”

“Please excuse me,” the waiter said and left.

Lin Mengya had agreed earlier to meet up with Long Tianyu in Restaurant Ruyi.

However, she thought it was not a good idea for Long Tianyu to find out her relationships with Moran and Qingli.

She nodded towards the two of them and they left.

In the next minute, Long Tianyu appeared before her eyes.

The weather was rather cold, so Long Tianyu had a grey fur cloak on to keep warm.

He had a green silk scarve draped on top of his cloak and there was fox fur around his collar.

On his head was a delicate jade crown carved with an image of the head of a beast.
However, he was expressionless on his handsome face.

Amidst the crowd, he was like the shining moon in a dark night, such that no one would be able to ignore.

As he walked up the stairs, he was like a striking deity.
All the people’s attention was attracted to him the moment he appeared at Restaurant Ruyi.

However, there was indifference in his eyes, as if no one could catch his eye.
He seemed to look at the entire world with total disinterest.

“This way please, Your Highness,” the waiter at the entrance went up to Long Tianyu to greet him zealously and led him to the room where Lin Mengya was waiting.

The moment he opened the door which was painted with the scenery of mountains and lakes, he spotted the beautiful lady sitting by the window.

Lin Mengya looked to have lost weight perhaps because she had been too busy.

Her once rounded face was now more slim.

Her features were near perfect and her every facial expression was entrancing.

Although the windows were open, the room felt warm and cozy.

It was rare that Lin Mengya dressed herself up so formally.
She was cladded in a lilac coat embroidered with the pattern of the lily flower.

Her clothes made her skin look snow white.

On her neatly done-up hair, there was a set of flower and butterfly golden hairpin.

Compared to the young lady she was half a year ago, she had transformed into an elegant and poised lady.

“Please come in and warm yourself up, Your Highness.
There is still some time before the army will enter the city.”

Lin Mengya smiled tenderly, but remained seated.
Her tone of voice sounded polite but a little distant.

It had been five days since Lin Mengya and Long Tianyu last saw each other.

Neither of them had taken a further step in their conversation.
No one knew whether it was because of the rapport between them or that they were in a pique.

It was the Queen’s order for Prince Yu and the Crown Prince to go out of the city to welcome the return of the army.

If not for this, they might not get to see each other for a long time.