Chapter 270 Encounter

The next morning, Wei Yan went to the Pepper Room.

He had been in the Imperial Hospital for several years, and he had come to the Pepper Room countless times. Every time he came, his mood was roughly the same: he was annoyed and disgusted, but he had to endure it.

This time, he had more excitement and expectation than ever before.

Ling Jingshu had been in the palace for more than half a month.

Unfortunately, he had been staying in the Purple Palace, and had no time or opportunity to come to the Pepper Room. The two were so close, but they had no chance to meet. The last time they met was before the New Year. So, they hadn't seen each other for more than a month...

Thinking of this, Wei Yan's steps subconsciously quickened, and he secretly hoped to meet her by chance.

I don't know which god heard his prayer. As soon as he stepped into the Pepper Room, the familiar figure that haunted his dreams appeared in front of him.

The slender girl in light green palace clothes came side by side with the other female officials.

The morning light sprinkled on her pretty face as white as jade, and the slightly raised corners of her lips softened her face. Without any deliberate effort, her gestures and movements have a grace that others cannot match.

Beautiful and calm, pleasing to the eye.

It's Ling Jingshu!

Thanks to his extraordinary self-control, Wei Yan can maintain his usual calm demeanor.

At this moment, it seems that they have a telepathic connection. Ling Jingshu also raised her eyes and looked over.

When Wei Yan saw the flash of surprise in those bright and clear eyes, his mood suddenly improved. Seeing him, she was also happy in her heart.

As their eyes met, complex and subtle emotions silently grew and flowed.

Unfortunately, this is the Pepper Room. There are many annoying people on the side, so the two can only look at each other quickly and then look away.

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"It's Doctor Wei!" Qiu Shuang shouted in a slightly excited voice.

"Do you need to say this? It's not like we don't know Doctor Wei." It was Luo Yan who took over the conversation, and her almond eyes glanced over from time to time.

Xue Su, who was slim and beautiful, was much more reserved. She whispered, "You two should stop chattering. If someone hears and spreads it to the Queen, you will be scolded again."

Rui Lian glanced at Wei Yan, then said seriously, "Xue Su is right. We are people around the Queen, and we must be careful about what we say and do. We must not lose the Queen's face."

Yao Huang was a little older and had a calm temperament. He did not say anything. However, he could not help but look in the direction of Wei Yan a few more times.

In the palace, women are seen every day, and there are a bunch of eunuchs who speak softly without any masculinity. The Imperial Guards cannot easily enter the harem without being summoned. The imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital can enter and leave the harem, but unfortunately most of them are old or have mediocre looks.

Under such circumstances, Wei Yan, who is young, handsome, outstanding in demeanor, superb in medical skills, and self-disciplined, has undoubtedly become the most special existence in the eyes of the palace maids. Qiu Shuang and the others are no exception.

Even though she knew that Wei Yan was not interested in women, and even though she knew that she had no chance of getting Wei Yan's attention, her heart couldn't help but beat wildly when she saw Wei Yan.

Ling Jingshu listened to Qiu Shuang's chuckles and whispers, and a little annoyance surged in her heart. Soon, she suppressed this emotion that shouldn't have existed.

She and Wei Yan were familiar with each other and knew each other's secrets. But that was all! Other women admired Wei Yan, so what right did she have to be unhappy?

Soon, Wei Yan walked in front of the female officials.

"Meet the imperial physician Wei." Several female officials saluted together, including Ling Jingshu.

The female officials around Empress Xu were more glorious and arrogant than each other. On weekdays, when walking in the palace, only others would flatter them. Only when they met Wei Yan would everyone be so polite.

Wei Yan smiled gently, "No need to be polite, stand up quickly."

The gentle and pleasant voice was a little low, like a warm spring breeze, gently brushing past the ear.

Ling Jingshu stood up and glanced at Wei Yan quickly.

Wei Yan seemed to notice her little action, and a trace of joy appeared in his eyes. He and Ling Jingshu already knew each other, so it was natural to say hello at this time, otherwise, wouldn't it seem guilty?

Wei Yan quickly convinced himself, and then smiled and said: "Miss Ling has been in the palace for some time. I wonder what job you are leading now? Have you adapted to life in the palace?"

Ling Jingshu smiled and replied: "Thank you for your concern, Doctor Wei. I am now leading the job of serving flowers and plants. The Queen is kind to people, and Sister Ruilian, Sister Qiu Shuang and others are also particularly concerned about me. There is nothing unaccustomed to living in the palace."

These words were of course said to the female officials.

Empress Xu was insidious, cruel and scheming, and had nothing to do with the word "generous". The female officials in the Pepper Room were not good people either. It was good enough that they did not exclude or make things difficult for Ling Jingshu. How could they show concern and care for her?

Ling Jingshu was a rich girl at home, with food, clothing, housing and transportation all taken care of by others. After entering the palace, she had to serve others with a humble head. How could she get used to it?

In the final analysis, it was him who implicated her!

Wei Yan felt a strong sense of apology and pity in his heart. In front of all the female officials, he could not say anything, but could only smile gently and indifferently: "That's good."

These two extra sentences were already quite eye-catching.

Wei Yan forced himself to look away and said to Rui Lian: "Miss Rui Lian, please inform the Queen Mother and tell her that I am here to check the Queen Mother's pulse."

Rui Lian responded happily in the slightly envious eyes of Qiu Shuang and others.

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"Report to the Queen, the Imperial Physician Wei is here to check the Queen's pulse and is waiting outside the palace." After the ladies entered the main hall, Rui Lian immediately stepped forward to report.

Empress Xu's eyes flashed, and she raised the corners of her lips: "Send the Imperial Physician Wei in."

Her eyes swept across Ling Jingshu's face intentionally or unintentionally.

Ling Jingshu stood with her head bowed, standing shoulder to shoulder with Qiu Shuang and the others, and there was no sign of anything unusual.

This little bit of pretense, you want to deceive her?

Empress Xu snorted inwardly. Apart from anything else, just because Wei Yan had treated her several times, she could see that there was something unusual between Wei Yan and her. Now that he had entered the Pepper Room, right under her nose, she wanted to see how the two of them would flirt with each other!

Soon, Wei Yan's figure appeared in front of Empress Xu.

As soon as Wei Yan appeared, Empress Xu's attention was immediately diverted to him. She smiled and said, "I am very pleased that Doctor Wei came to the Pepper Room so early to check my pulse."

Wei Yan bowed his hands and replied, "This is my duty. Only when your majesty is healthy can the harem be as stable as Mount Tai."

Wei Yan was usually silent and seldom said a few words of flattery today.

A look of pleasure flashed in Empress Xu's eyes, and she motioned Wei Yan to come forward.