After the arranged marriage, I pampered the sickly regent.

Chapter 109 The Person You Can't Refuse

"It's all because of that harmful gambling den."

"Gambling house?"

Ye Qingwu's gaze fell on the people clutching their stomachs, but she did not detect any evil aura; at most, they seemed to be suffering from bad luck.

With a hint of doubt, Ye Qingwu continued to ask, "Auntie, is the gambling den you're talking about the one that the government shut down a few days ago?"

"Indeed, the government did do a good job by destroying that gambling den. Ever since my husband went there, he's been acting strangely, like he's possessed..."

"You woman, shut up right now."

Seeing that the woman was about to continue, the man, while clutching his stomach, scolded her. He glanced in Ye Qingwu's direction, and perhaps feeling ashamed, his tone became even more reproachful, "Why tell outsiders about this kind of thing?"

While the two were talking, Ye Qingwu had already opened the door. After some inquiries, he was able to understand that the reason these people were in pain was because of the gambling den.

Although they didn't possess any malevolent aura, staying in that place for too long would inevitably affect them, albeit to varying degrees, so they deserved it.

There were doctors at the clinic, and these people had only themselves to blame, so she had no interest in dealing with them. After wandering around and buying some things, Ye Qingwu decided to change her route and return to the Prince's Mansion.

To everyone's surprise, several people were waiting outside the Prince's residence. When they saw her appear, they all rushed forward, and some even exclaimed, "Look, the Regent's Princess is back!"

Seeing that something was wrong, the guards at the gate blocked Ye Qingwu's way. "We told you to leave, but you still dare to linger around. If you don't leave, don't blame us for being impolite!"

One of the servants dared not get too close and could only plead with Ye Qingwu, "Your Highness, I am a servant of the governor's household. The governor knows that you are a skilled physician. Could you please come with us to treat the eldest son?"

"How dare you! What kind of status does the Princess Consort have that you need her personal treatment for your little ailments?"

The guards then realized something was wrong and immediately began to reprimand them.

Ye Qingwu glanced at these people, recalling what she had seen when she passed by the clinic, and asked, "Can you tell me if they all have abdominal pain?"

"Exactly."

Those present hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please give us a prescription to save our young master."

"Save him?" Ye Qingwu sneered. "Your young master went to the gambling den and did something unjust. His abdominal pain is his own fault."

"Now that you've come all this way, do you think I'm easy to talk to, someone you can summon and dismiss at will?"

"You two keep an eye on this place. If anyone dares to misbehave, the rules will be followed." Ye Qingwu gave a few instructions to the two men before turning and entering the palace.

Although she knows medicine and treating these people's abdominal pain wouldn't be difficult for her, it's still not worth it.

Moreover, apart from the inspector from earlier, these people were all servants from the households of several ministers. You must know that Zhan Sijing's identity is that of the regent. If he dares to come here directly, isn't he afraid of being held accountable afterward?

There must be someone plotting this behind the scenes, but who could it be?

Who would meticulously plan all of this? Is it related to the source of the evil energy?

After entering the mansion, Ye Qingwu went directly to Zhan Sijing's study, but strangely, Zhan Sijing was not there.

She went outside and asked the guards, "Is the Prince in the Prince's residence?"

The guard bowed his head and cupped his hands to Ye Qingwu, saying, "Your Highness, the Prince took Leng Feng out an hour ago and has not returned yet."

"They've gone out..."

Ye Qingwu didn't ask any further questions and headed towards her own courtyard. Based on her understanding of Zhan Sijing, she knew that he must have encountered some troublesome matter that needed to be dealt with if he brought Zhan Sijing there.

It's not too late to ask him when he gets back.

However, if all those who enter the gambling den develop abdominal pain, the number of them would be considerable, and the medical clinics in the capital would be very busy.

Speaking of which, Ye Yuanfeng had also been to that gambling den. Judging from the situation at the time, he was tainted with more evil energy than others, and his symptoms were more severe.

As for the officials sending people, Ye Qingwu suddenly realized something, left the courtyard, and summoned one of the guards stationed at the Prince's Mansion.

"Your Highness, is there anything you wish to instruct me to do?"

"I'm asking you, whose people were those who were gathered there just now?"

"Whose person?"

The guard was stunned, but quickly understood the deeper meaning behind it. "Your Highness, those people have had dealings with the Duke's Mansion."

"The Duke's Mansion, then it's not surprising."

It seems that Ye Yuanfeng's symptoms are not mild, which made Ye Xuan think of this. If she were to treat him, the prescription obtained from her would surely be sent to the Duke's Mansion.

Ye Xuan understood that coming directly would not bring any benefit, which is why he came up with this idea. However, he was not one to be overly compassionate and treat every person who came to him.

Most importantly, even if he didn't treat the illness himself, what could the officials in the court do? They had to swallow their resentment.

After learning the news brought back by the messengers, these officials flocked to the Duke's mansion, eager to see Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan was already worried about Ye Yuanfeng's matter, and the arrival of these ministers made him even more overwhelmed.

“Father, I told you that all of this was deliberately orchestrated by Ye Qingwu. Otherwise, so many people would be suffering from abdominal pain, but the people Ye Qingwu brought were perfectly fine.”

"This is clearly Ye Qingwu's way of retaliating against the Duke's Mansion and venting her dissatisfaction with you, Father."

"Shut up!"

Ye Xuan slammed his hand on the table and scolded Ye Qingzhu.

Ye Qingzhu was shocked that Ye Xuan would get so angry about this. She trembled with fright. Su Shi, who was beside Ye Qingzhu, quickly comforted her, "Master, Qingzhu was just anxious and that's why she spoke without thinking."

"However, Qingzhu was not wrong about some things. Qingwu probably had a ulterior motive to deal with the Duke's Mansion."

"My lord, those officials are requesting an audience, saying that they have arrived outside the Regent's Palace, but the Princess Consort is unwilling to treat them."

"That wretched girl!" Ye Xuan clenched his fists in anger. Wasn't she skilled in medicine? How could she stand by and watch someone die? He had gone to great lengths to learn that the Regent was not in the palace, which was why those people went there.

Although I am dissatisfied with Ye Qingwu's behavior, this unfilial daughter was able to save the Empress Dowager in the previous incident and also treat the Regent, so she must have some ability.

However, given everything that had happened during this period, he simply couldn't bring himself to go directly to the Regent's Palace and beg Ye Qingwu for help.

It’s so embarrassing!

Although Ye Qingzhu was frightened by Ye Xuan's angry rebuke, she was unwilling to miss this opportunity.

“Father, since Ye Qingwu is unwilling to be treated, why not find someone she can’t refuse?”