When Shen Xiang hurried back to the thatched cottage in the backyard, Ming Xi had already made a mess of the cooking, her voice hoarse and unpleasant as she lay on the bed, moaning for her mother.

Seeing him suffer like this, she hurriedly pleaded with the people beside her, "Doctor Xu, please quickly save the young master... If he keeps burning like this, he'll lose his life... I beg you, please..."

She pleaded and anxiously knelt down on the ground.

Seeing the situation, Xu Fu immediately reached out and helped her up.

Madam Xiang, there is no need to worry. As a compassionate physician, I will do my utmost to save the young master. Please rest assured, Madam Xiang.

Xu Fu appeared to be in his early thirties, with handsome features and a gentle demeanor that always inspired trust in others.

Upon hearing his words, Shen Xiang's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, eased momentarily. She stepped back and quietly awaited the pulse diagnosis results from Xu Fu.

The two guards standing in front of the door glanced inside. In the dim light, the little guard looked at the person lying on the bed and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Hey... isn't that young master supposed to be a weirdo? Why doesn't he look like one?"

It's somewhat good looking... he silently added a comment in his heart.

"Who knows," he said ambiguously.

My companion glanced at me and then shrugged, saying, "No one has actually seen it. It's all hearsay..."

They quietly discussed outside the door, while Xu Fu, inside the room, had finished checking the pulse and was contemplating as he looked at Mingxi's pale face.

In theory, if it's just a cold wind, it wouldn't cause such a high fever. The only possible explanation is that the patient has an injury.

So without waiting for Shen Xiang's reaction, he lifted up the bedclothes.

"Who... Who did this?!"

Seeing the horrific injuries on Ming Xi's body, Xu Fu was shocked and angry.

The guards heard the shout and hurriedly rushed in.

"Doctor Xu, what...what happened?" The young attendant inquired.

Xu Fu was taken aback and quickly wrapped the person up. He said, "It's nothing serious. The young master is fine. I will write a prescription and trouble you to go and fetch the medicine later."

"Oh... Cheng, thank you for your trouble, Dr. Xu..."

"Thank you, Doctor Xu..."

The two guards responded in unison, then exited outside the door.

After they left, Xu Fu turned to Shen Xiang.

"Who caused these injuries?"

Shen Xiang lowered her head and wiped her tears. She whispered, "It... it's Second Madam..."

Xu Fu had always been gentle in character, but when he saw Mingxi covered in bruises and blood, he couldn't help but feel shocked and furious. He exclaimed, "Have you not reported this matter to the master?"

He was extremely angry, with flames shooting out of his eyes.

Shen Xiang could only helplessly shake his head, "The Young Master lost his mother at a young age, and the Master holds a grudge against him because of this. How could he possibly care..."

After listening, Xu Fu fell silent. After a while, he took out a brocade box and handed it to Shen Xiang.

"This is the medicine bestowed by the Royal Physician's Office earlier. It has excellent healing properties. Apply it three times a day to the young master's wounds, and within half a month, they will fully recover."

Holding the precious brocade box, Shen Xiang regained her senses and gratefully said, "For the young master's sake, this old lady thanks Doctor Xu."

No need.

Xu Fu waved his hand at her and turned towards the unconscious Mingxi, saying, "Although the young master has had a difficult life, he is gentle and understanding. Madam Xiang, you have always been kind to us servants..."

"Whenever there is anything in the future, please come find me, and Xu Fu will give his utmost assistance."

"Thank you, Doctor Xu... Thank you, Doctor Xu..." Upon hearing these words, Shen Xiang fell to his knees once again, kowtowing repeatedly.

"Xiang Po cannot, under any circumstances..."

Xu Fu helped her up, his eyes filled with some melancholy: "I wonder what kind of situation the Sixth Prince will create after entering the mansion..."

"I have heard rumors from my fellow classmates at the Imperial Medical Hospital that the Sixth Prince is vehemently opposing this marriage proposal and is currently sick within the palace."