Su Shang looked at Lu Qingwan thoughtfully upon hearing this, but remained silent.
Meanwhile, chaos had already erupted in the main hall of Bai Xinglin.
Jiang Dingkun, having injured someone and still acting arrogantly, was about to pursue and teach Lu Qingwan a lesson when Ying Yi pulled him back into the hall.
"Do you know who you injured? That's the First Prince of Yun Qiang. How many lives do you have to compensate him?"
"Yun..."
Hearing this, Jiang Dingkun's legs went weak with fear. He opened his mouth to shout, but Ying Yi, with remarkable foresight, covered his mouth.
"Idiot, do you want the whole world to know and mourn you together?"
He kicked Jiang Dingkun into a corner and personally guarded him.
Although Lu Qingwan had ordered Ying Yi to clear the area, Bai Xinglin was no longer the small clinic that could be emptied with a few moves.
With hundreds of patients, their families, and medical staff, it was impossible to clear everyone out.
So Ying Yi, being smart, only cleared the main hall and cornered the assailant, Jiang Dingkun, where he could issue commands.
"All patients and their families return to their rooms. Bai Xinglin medical staff, take good care of your patients. Those not yet seen, evacuate quickly..."
As expected of someone who had fought alongside Feng Xiwu on the battlefield, his shout from where he stood was mostly obeyed without question.
A few stubborn individuals who wanted to ask for clarification were intimidated by Ying Er, who drew half of his sword.
Soon, the main hall of Bai Xinglin returned to silence.
Ying Yi was waiting for Lu Zhenting to arrive to report, but unexpectedly, someone arrived even faster than Lu Zhenting, whom Lu Qingwan had specifically sent for.
Feng Jingheng, surrounded by a group of retainers, entered the hall with an imposing aura.
Jiang Dingkun's subordinates, unaware of the trouble their superior had caused, fawningly led Feng Jingheng forward.
"Your Highness Prince Jing, look, it's this commoner and his master who not only injured our general but also said that even you couldn't save our general. How can a mere small physician named Lin be so arrogant, disrespecting even Your Highness Prince Jing..."
While accusing Ying Yi of assault, he also slandered Lu Qingwan in front of Feng Jingheng.
Feng Jingheng didn't immediately realize who the physician named Lin was. He approached Ying Yi and coldly questioned, "Who are you? Do you know the crime of assaulting a court general in broad daylight? Where is Divine Physician Lin? Is she letting you all cause such a ruckus?"
In just three sentences, he unequivocally blamed Ying Yi, regardless of the facts. The implication was that he even wanted to extort something from Lu Qingwan.
Ying Yi frowned and replied, "Your Highness Prince Jing, perhaps you should first see who the person your subordinate is referring to before questioning me and my master?"
Feng Jingheng, a prince, already felt stifled by having to defer to Emperor Jingyou, Feng Qingheng, and Feng Xiwu. Now, being questioned by a guard from an unknown clinic, he became furious. He retorted without preamble, "If that scoundrel hadn't obstructed official duties, would Commander Jiang have injured him? Why don't you have Divine Physician Lin come out and see me quickly? After treating me a few times, is she now trying to defy imperial authority..."
"Where is Jiang Dingkun?"
Feng Jingheng's arrogant display was interrupted by a sudden voice. Lu Zhenting, dressed in practical martial attire, strode in. Upon seeing Feng Jingheng, he paused in surprise and then cupped his fists in greeting, "Your subject, greets Your Highness Prince Jing."
"Marquis Lu?"
Feng Jingheng was even more surprised than Lu Zhenting. "Why are you here?"
Although Lu Zhenting knew Ying Yi, he quickly reacted to Feng Jingheng's words. Ignoring Ying Yi, he said solemnly, "I received word from Divine Physician Lin that an important guest was seriously injured by our general. I came to see. He then lowered his voice and asked Ying Yi, "Where is the First Prince of Yun Qiang?"
Feng Jingheng's face immediately turned ashen. Ying Yi replied in a low voice, "Reporting to Marquis, Divine Physician Lin is treating him. The situation is still unknown. The perpetrator has been apprehended. Please instruct."
Lu Zhenting glanced at Jiang Dingkun. "Jiang Dingkun? His Majesty, in consideration of your meritorious service in protecting the emperor, specifically dispatched you to the northwest for disaster relief to boost morale. You have instead failed His Majesty's trust, incurred widespread anger in the northwest, and now you have seriously injured the First Prince of Yun Qiang. Are you attempting to rebel?"
Jiang Dingkun, a clumsy military officer who had stumbled into the position of commander of the capital's garrison, was a nobody among generals. Lu Zhenting, however, embodied the spirit of the Great Qian generals. The sight of Lu Zhenting terrified Jiang Dingkun. "Marquis Zhaolie! This subordinate acted unintentionally. That person appeared suddenly. This subordinate did not intentionally injure him!"
"You can tell me this, but you'll have to tell it to His Majesty." Lu Zhenting waved his hand, and behind him were soldiers from the Shen Ce Battalion in red armor. Jiang Dingkun was stunned. "Your Highness, this subordinate truly did not do it intentionally. Your Highness, save this subordinate! This subordinate only came to Bai Xinglin for you. You can't abandon this subordinate!"
"How dare you speak such nonsense!" Feng Jingheng was extremely nervous. "We are mere acquaintances. When did I ever ask you to injure someone for me? Do not falsely implicate me..."
However, Jiang Dingkun had already spoken, and Lu Zhenting could not ignore it. Thus, "Your Highness, since this involves the Yun Qiang hostage, please accompany this Marquis to the palace to inform His Majesty. If Your Highness is truly innocent, you can clear your name before His Majesty, can't you?"
Feng Jingheng naturally did not want to go. But his presence here at this time was already suspicious. If he refused to go now, it would only make him look more guilty. After much consideration, he agreed. "Marquis Lu is absolutely right. This humble subject is willing to accompany Marquis Lu to the palace to inform Father Emperor of the truth, but regarding this place..." Although he had to go to the palace, he at least wanted to delay and prepare his words.
Unfortunately, Lu Zhenting was decisive and did not give him even this opportunity. "Don't worry about the First Prince of Yun Qiang, Your Highness. Guard Tang is here, and he will ensure his safety." Feng Jingheng had no choice but to reluctantly follow Lu Zhenting to the palace.
Meanwhile, Lu Qingwan finished the surgery. By the time she emerged, dusk had fallen. The winter evening was extremely cold, and Lu Qingwan shivered as she stepped outside. Li Su, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, removed her sterile gown and quickly draped a fur cloak over her. "Marquis Lu sent his subordinate to monitor the surgical progress. As soon as the First Prince of Yun Qiang's condition was determined, someone was immediately dispatched to the palace to report. Furthermore, Consort, the person who came was Prince Jing. Jiang Dingkun also tearfully claimed that he came to Bai Xinglin for Prince Jing. The specific details can only be confirmed after Marquis Lu returns from the palace."
"Inform His Majesty and Father that although Huyan Che's injuries are severe, his life is out of danger. Please instruct me on how to arrange his placement so that I can proceed as soon as possible."