A steady stream of tonics was brought in. Seeing no one in the room, Feng Yin Wan confidently got out of bed.
Ginseng, snow clam, bird's nest...
There were so many tonics that some couldn't even fit on the table.
Feng Yin Wan's beautiful eyes swept over them, and her resentment towards the Empress Dowager lessened considerably.
Cough... She loved her grandson dearly, it was understandable!
She would pretend that the beating she received last night was for the sake of these treasures before her!
Just as she was contemplating how to secretly stash these tonics into her bracelet, a figure flickered at the doorway. Jiang Ru Mo entered with a bowl of medicinal soup.
Seeing that she was already up, his steps paused slightly.
"Wang Fei."
As he spoke, he offered the medicinal soup in his hand. Feng Yin Wan was startled, and then, uncontrollably, felt like laughing.
"Imperial Physician Jiang is truly... dutiful."
It was all an act, and he actually went to boil medicine?
Not wanting to waste his earnest efforts, Feng Yin Wan waved her hand, a wry smile on her face, "Just put it there."
Jiang Ru Mo paused slightly at her words.
Seeing her natural expression, with no hint of abnormality, he nodded and said nothing further.
After taking another pill in the morning, Feng Yin Wan's injuries had significantly improved. At least, her walking posture was normal!
After neatly arranging the medicinal ingredients, she stretched and then, turning her head, spotted the bowl of pregnancy-preserving medicine.
She raised an eyebrow and walked straight out.
The dining hall.
The Empress Dowager and Ye Ting Yun had finished their morning meal and were now resting with their eyes closed, while Jiang Ru Mo was taking the Empress Dowager's pulse.
Feng Yin Wan's beautiful eyes deepened as she stepped forward.
"Your grandson's wife pays her respects to the Empress Dowager."
Upon seeing her arrive, the Empress Dowager quickly opened her eyes.
"The Feng family's girl is here. Hurry and get up. You are pregnant, so I will dispense with your courtesies."
Feng Yin Wan nodded. To maintain her image of virtuousness before the Empress Dowager, she rose with graceful movements, clearly restraining herself.
"Sit down quickly."
Ye Ting Yun, understanding, quickly moved a chair for her. Looking up, he saw her looking at him with a faint smile.
"Thank you, Prince Yun."
Feng Yin Wan believed her smile to be amiable, elegant, and dignified.
However, Ye Ting Yun was struck by it, his hairs standing on end.
Good heavens, what was with this woman? Her smile was terrifying!
The Empress Dowager saw nothing unusual. Her gaze swept over Feng Yin Wan's still quite flat abdomen, her eyes filled with self-reproach.
"Girl Feng, it was my haste last night that led me to order your punishment and cause you so much suffering."
Feng Yin Wan thought, It's fine. Compared to this little suffering, you've given me too much!
Therefore, she spoke very sensibly, "Your Majesty need not be concerned. Regarding the safety of Prince Yun, it is only right to be cautious."
"Prince Yun was previously treated by this humble wife. Now that a problem has arisen, this humble wife is also uneasy."
Unexpectedly, she was so considerate, the Empress Dowager nodded approvingly.
"This was my mistake. Fortunately, you were not harmed, nor was the bloodline in your womb. Otherwise, I would have no way to account to Lan'er and the Grand General of Zhenguo."
These words were indeed from her heart.
Seeing that the atmosphere was sufficiently set, Feng Yin Wan no longer beat around the bush and stated her purpose directly.
"Your humble wife has something to ask of Your Majesty."
"Oh? Speak."
Feng Yin Wan glanced at Ye Ting Yun and curled her lips.
"Few people know that this humble wife has been treating Prince Yun's heart ailment. The accident that occurred was clearly a deliberate frame-up by someone. I beg Your Majesty to permit this humble wife to personally investigate the mastermind behind it and prove my innocence!"
The Empress Dowager, already feeling guilty, nodded without hesitation.
"Your son Yun'er and Imperial Physician Jiang have already told me about this matter. Publicly attempting to harm a prince and frame a Wang Fei, that villain is truly audacious!"
"Since you are willing, I shall now entrust this important task to you. From this moment on, you will carry my decree and conduct an investigation within the temple."
Feng Yin Wan quickly rose, "Your humble wife thanks Your Majesty for your approval!"
"Alright, you are pregnant, so don't keep bowing."
Her gaze swept over Ye Ting Yun, and the Empress Dowager continued, "I have heard that your previous treatment method for Yun'er was quite effective?"
"Since this matter has been resolved, you and Imperial Physician Jiang will continue to treat Yun'er together."
This was as expected.
Feng Yin Wan curved her lips and nodded, "Yes."
Soon, it was time for Zen meditation. The Empress Dowager gave a few more instructions and then rose to leave.
On the principle of "one who accepts gifts must work," Feng Yin Wan decided to seriously examine Ye Ting Yun. However, before she could act, Ye Ting Yun looked at her.
"Now that Grandmother has agreed, what do you plan to do next?"
He had helped Feng Yin Wan tell this colossal lie partly because he wanted to see what method she had to unmask the culprit.
Feng Yin Wan glanced at him and parted her red lips, uttering a single word faintly.
"Wait."
"Wait?"
Ye Ting Yun was confused. "Are you just going to sit and wait for the person to deliver themselves to you?"
He didn't know if Feng Yin Wan could succeed, but he felt she couldn't!
Unexpectedly, Feng Yin Wan curled her lips and calmly nodded amid his perplexed gaze.
"Yes."
"Yes?"
Ye Ting Yun's brows furrowed even tighter.
Before he could question her, he heard her add, "We will naturally wait, but we must also put on a show."
The "show" she spoke of was to have the guards divide into several teams and conduct a carpet search within Qingpu Temple.
Their only target was peach kernel powder.
Ye Ting Yun listened, finding the plan extremely unreliable.
"Since that person has already succeeded, would they keep the evidence on them?"
Feng Yin Wan raised her eyebrows. "Succeeded?"
She doubted it!
Ye Ting Yun was still somewhat confused. He pressed his forehead and then reminded her again.
"No matter what method you use, let me tell you, with things as they are, if the real culprit cannot be found, it will be difficult to resolve!"
Feng Yin Wan nodded unhurriedly, directly reaching out to take his pulse.
"Don't worry, I'll examine your body first."
When Feng Yin Wan had taken his pulse before, there was a special soft cushion between them. Now, seeing her place her hand directly on him, Ye Ting Yun stiffened.
"You..."
Feng Yin Wan frowned. "What is it?"
Before her words had even fallen, a strong palm wind whistled past her ear. Caught off guard, Feng Yin Wan was struck on her left shoulder.
The force was so overwhelming that her chest churned, and she involuntarily coughed up a mouthful of bloody foam.
At the same time, Ye Ting Yun's panicked voice rang out.
"Third Brother!"
Ye Ting Lan retracted his hand, his face grim, a cold glint flashing in his ink-black eyes. He then directly flung Feng Yin Wan aside.
Already struck by a palm, she was then unceremoniously thrown away. Feng Yin Wan landed heavily on her posterior, adding a new injury to her old one.
Damn it!
Did he have to strike so ruthlessly right from the start!
"Your Highness!"
Jiang Ru Mo's expression changed. Before he could speak further, he was silenced by Ye Ting Lan's murderous gaze.
Realizing he had lost his composure, he immediately retreated.
Ye Ting Yun was also stunned by the sudden turn of events.
Third Brother had always disdained striking women. Why did he do so just now...
Was it because of the "pregnancy" matter?
While he was still frozen, Ye Ting Lan looked coldly at Feng Yin Wan on the ground and spoke in a chilling voice.
"Dare to get close to Ting Yun again, and this Prince will not hesitate to destroy you and your unborn child!"
Jiang Ru Mo: Good grief, that's too ruthless!
Ye Ting Yun: Ha! As expected, he cares more about me than anyone else in Third Brother's heart!
Feng Yin Wan, the only one who knew the truth, clutched her backside and struggled to stand up. "Your Highness, this concubine can explain."
It was just a bit of color, she could explain!