Lucky Farmer Girl: I rely on metaphysics to support my family

Chapter 837 Good or bad
When Princess Changqing heard the Prince of War ask this, she didn't think much of it and assumed that he was probably tired from studying and had caught a cold, which was why he was in such a bad state.

He sighed and said, "Where can he go? Nothing more than the academy, the mansion, and occasionally a few familiar young men from prominent families go horseback riding outside the city."

Just as she finished speaking, Princess Changqing suddenly realized that the War King wasn't such a free person. You see, this nephew of hers was known for being taciturn, so why was he suddenly asking such a question?

Thinking about it this way, Princess Changqing suddenly realized it was a conspiracy. She originally thought that as a princess without real power, no one would have any designs on her, which she really didn't expect.

Princess Changqing then anxiously pressed on, "Lan'er said a few days ago that he went to the Red Leaf Slope in the Western Hills with his classmates to enjoy the scenery, but he seemed a bit listless when he came back. Is there something wrong with him?"

The War King pondered and said, "My nephew only has a rudimentary understanding of medicine and cannot see the reason. If Aunt is at ease, you may ask the imperial physician to examine his pulse carefully, or you may ask him if he has encountered any strange things in the wild."

He did not directly state his thoughts, since they were baseless.

But he was still somewhat worried, thinking that he needed to find a suitable opportunity to let Tang Wan meet her cousin.

If her cousin had indeed come into contact with something unclean, she would be able to tell immediately.

However, the timing for this matter needs to be found as soon as possible.

Upon hearing this, Princess Changqing's expression also became serious: "Now that you mention it, I do remember that he seemed somewhat restless the day he returned. When asked, he stammered and couldn't give a clear answer. I'll send someone to fetch the imperial physician and ask the people serving him in detail."

After sitting for a while longer and having roughly settled the matters concerning the marriage proposal, the War King got up to take his leave.

On the carriage back to the Prince's mansion, he closed his eyes to rest, his mind filled with the image of Zhao Jinglan's pale and weak face.

After thinking for a moment, the War King returned to his palace and retrieved the bell he used to contact Tang Wan.

He needed to tell Wan'er about the situation as soon as possible. If his cousin had already contracted something, he needed to deal with it quickly so as not to delay and further damage his health.

"Your Highness, so early? Is something the matter?" Tang Wan's pleasant voice came from the other end of the bell.

Tang Wan was somewhat surprised when the War King rang a bell for her at that moment.

We've been in touch in the evenings for the past few days.

It's probably because it's easier to contact people at night. After all, I've been on the road the whole time, and if I tried to contact them halfway, I might not be able to answer the phone. So I got used to it and didn't realize it at the time. Now that I'm back in Beijing, it's not necessary to contact them at night.

Before Tang Wan could even offer a reply, the War King cut to the chase, saying, "Wan'er, there are some things I need your help with today."

Tang Wan readily agreed: "Go ahead!"

The War King slowly opened his mouth and said, "It is like this. Today I went to the palace to talk to my father about proposing marriage. My father asked my aunt, Princess Changqing, to help, so I went to the princess's residence again."

Hearing the War King mention going to the palace to discuss their matter with the Emperor, Tang Wan felt a moment of embarrassment. Just as she was about to say something, the War King said to go to Princess Changqing's residence. In that instant of Tang Wan's pause, the War King continued, "During my visit to my aunt, her only son, my cousin Zhao Jinglan, returned home. He is not in good condition; his face is pale and bluish, his breathing is weak and feeble, and his mind is elsewhere. I suspect his illness is not ordinary."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wan quickly pressed for details, asking, "When did your cousin discover these symptoms? Where did he go before he discovered them, or did he come into contact with anything unusual?"

The War King didn't hide anything and said frankly, "My aunt said that he went to the Red Leaf Slope in the Western Hills a few days ago, and this happened after he returned. I'm worried that he might have accidentally come into contact with something unclean while in the wild?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the bell. Tang Wan pondered for a moment and then said cautiously, "At the Red Leaf Slope of West Mountain, did Your Highness inquire in detail about the specific locations on the slope? Did he come into contact with any ancient trees, strange rocks, or abandoned graves, or linger in any particularly shady place? After returning, besides feeling weak and dizzy, did he experience any nightmares, palpitations, auditory or visual hallucinations, or any unusual behavior?"

Recalling Zhao Jinglan's forced yet dazed appearance, the War King said in a deep voice, "Judging from his condition, he is indeed slow to respond and seems to be preoccupied. My aunt has already gone to fetch the imperial physician, but I am worried that if it is truly an evil spirit invading, it may be beyond the cure of medicine."

The War King even wondered if he was overthinking things, but he was also afraid that if it were true, his aunt's only son would be in trouble, and his aunt would be heartbroken.

Although I haven't had much contact with my aunt, I know she's a kind-hearted elder. And since my cousin is so young, I'd feel bad if something happened to him. Even if I'm wrong, it doesn't matter, as long as he doesn't get delayed.

Tang Wan nodded slightly in agreement when she heard what the Prince said, saying, "Your Highness's concerns are not without merit. There are many famous family tombs in the Western Hills area. If it happens to be an unlucky time and place, or if the person's luck is low, or if their constitution is more yin, they are indeed prone to attracting unclean things. Your Highness's description does seem somewhat plausible, but we need to see it with our own eyes to be sure."

When treating a patient, one must observe, listen, inquire, and palpate to see if the illness has been contaminated by anything unclean. It is only by seeing the person in person that one can know for sure.

This cannot be judged based on description alone. Sometimes the symptoms are similar, but the difference is slight, and the treatment methods are different for different types of symptoms.

The War King knew that Tang Wan's words made sense, and this was something he had been pondering. So he said, "I was just thinking of asking Wan'er to find an opportunity to take a look at Cousin Lan. However, Wan'er and Cousin Lan have no prior dealings, and going there rashly might arouse suspicion."

Moreover, the capital is not like the northern desert, and it might also harm the other party's reputation.

Upon hearing this, Tang Wan began to ponder. After a moment, she slowly said, "There is an opportunity, which might be useful. We can have Princess Changqing send me an invitation to her residence. After all, you just mentioned asking the princess to handle our affairs, so it would be good for the princess to meet me beforehand. If my mother takes me with her, no one will say anything. You can also go to the princess's residence in the meantime and find an opportunity to bring your cousin to pay his respects to the princess. That way, I can see him in person."

After thinking for a moment, the War King voiced his concerns: "But if this happens, I'm afraid I won't be able to see my cousin immediately. Will that delay him?"

If my cousin's condition is serious, and we delay these next few days, something bad might happen, and then it will be too late to regret it.

After all, it's not like you're sending an invitation today and meeting tomorrow, especially when it's someone you've never met before.

You should at least send a message and wait a day before saying goodbye. Besides, it's almost evening now; there's no time to send a message at this hour.

Of course, if Princess Changqing's residence sends you an invitation and tells you to come immediately, you have to come immediately, even if it's just on the same day.

But this isn't about getting married or making enemies.

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