A four-year-old medical prodigy descended to the mortal realm, and the entire capital sought her tre

Last time, when Lady Liu broke into the general's mansion at night, the guards went to inform Zhao Yucheng.

Zhao Yucheng rushed back the next morning.

Only when he saw that his wife and children were safe and sound did he feel relieved.

Since there was nothing to do in the army recently, he decided to rest at home for a while and spend time with Ji Ping and the children.

This would also prevent his wife and children from being bullied again if Liu came to cause trouble while he was not at home.

The weather was lovely that afternoon.

After lunch, Zhao Yucheng, Ji Ping, and the children went for a walk in the garden together.

Zhao Jinzhong and Zhou Ruo frolicked among the flowers, the family of four living in harmony and warmth.

But before long, the guards who rushed over broke the family's peaceful mood.

A guard reported: "General, the Duke of Ling has important business to discuss with you."

Zhao Yucheng and Ji Ping exchanged a glance, guessing that it must be about Ling Yu again.

Zhou Ruo was sitting on Zhao Jinzhong's shoulders catching butterflies when Zhao Jinzhong put her down after hearing the guard's report.

Zhao Yucheng instructed the guards, "Please invite Duke Ling to the main hall and serve him tea and refreshments. I will be there shortly."

After the guards left, he turned to Ji Ping and said gently, "Madam, would you like to return to the courtyard to rest?"

Ji Ping shook her head; Zhao Yucheng knew nothing about Ling Yu's matter.

After all, she had personally experienced Liu's "visit" that night, and she wanted to stay by her husband's side so that she could perhaps offer some advice.

"No need, I feel great today, I'll go with you."

Zhao Jinzhong ran up, holding Zhou Ruo's hand, and said, "Dad, Ruo Ruo and I are going too!"

Zhao Yucheng thought for a moment. His son knew the ins and outs of the matter best, while his daughter could decide whether or not to save Ling Yu.

"Okay, let's go together then!"

The four of them walked together toward the central hall.

Zhao Yucheng had long heard that Consort Ling, the younger sister of the Duke of Ling, was deeply favored by the Emperor, and even the Emperor gave the Duke some face.

The people of the Duke of Ling's mansion, relying on their powerful background, acted with impunity in the streets.

Despite his bad reputation, he had been able to act recklessly for many years thanks to Consort Ling's backing.

Zhao Yucheng and the Duke of Ling rarely interacted, and such a formal visit was unprecedented for him.

"Your Excellency, the Duke, have graced my humble abode with your presence; I, Zhao, have failed to greet you properly!"

When Zhao Yucheng was still ten steps away from the main hall, he had already begun to greet Duke Ling with a fist and palm salute from afar.

Duke Ling was restless and paced back and forth in the hall until he saw Zhao Yucheng appear.

"Oh, General Zhao! I apologize for my sudden visit today," said Duke Ling respectfully.

"Hey! Your Excellency, you flatter me! Please have a seat!"

Zhao Yucheng led Ji Ping to sit down, and Zhou Ru climbed onto the chair next to Ji Ping.

Zhao Jinzhong stood behind his mother and Zhou Ruo.

Only then did the Duke of Ling notice that Ji Ping was pregnant. "Oh my! General, you are so lucky!"

"I never imagined Madam Zhao would be such a beauty, and judging from her appearance, she must be pregnant!"

Ji Ping nodded and smiled in return to Duke Ling, without saying a word.

Zhao Yucheng responded, "Yes, my wife is currently more than four months pregnant."

Standing to the side, Zhao Jinzhong was puzzled. Even if the Duke of Ling had the support of the Imperial Concubine, his own father was still a first-rank general who protected the country.

If Lady Liu was so rude to my mother a few days ago, why should Father still give the Duke of Ling so much face?

Suppressing his anger, Duke Ling exchanged pleasantries with Zhao Yucheng.

He wanted to get to the point quickly, but before he could speak, Zhao Yucheng said first:

"My lord, a few days ago, the Duchess led a group of people and broke into my general's mansion at night."

They even injured my guards and went straight to the backyard, giving my wife quite a fright!

Duke Ling feigned surprise: "Is that so?"

This woman is so inconsiderate; she has offended many people. I apologize to Madam Zhao on behalf of my wife!

Seeing that Duke Ling had expressed his apology, Zhao Jinzhong thought to himself: I'll accept your apology for now.

When Zhou Ruo heard the two adults talking for a while, she really couldn't understand what they were saying.

Out of boredom, she simply walked to the tea table next to Duke Ling, took a fruit and a pastry, and began to eat.

When the Duke of Ling saw the little girl who was only a head taller than the table, his heart skipped a beat.

Could this be the legendary child who can cure Ling Yu?

Zhou Ruo felt the gaze of the Duke of Ling, and she thought that he was unhappy because she had taken his fruit and pastries.

Zhou Ruo glanced at the fruit in her hand and asked, "Uncle, would you like some?"

She glanced at the pastries in her other hand, then pulled the hand holding the pastries back slightly, saying:

"I've already taken a bite of this rice cake, so I can't give it to you!"

Duke Ling was both amused and exasperated. How could such a child possibly cure illnesses? It was utterly ridiculous!

Upon seeing Zhou Ruo, he suddenly found himself unable to utter the words he had come to ask Zhao Yucheng for help.

"Anyway, you can't eat it all," Zhou Ruo added before turning and walking away.

When the Duke of Ling heard this, he was stunned. How did this child know that he couldn't eat these things?

"Ruo'er, don't be rude, sit back down quickly." Zhao Yucheng pretended to be serious.

Although it was very impolite for Zhou Ruo to suddenly run up to Duke Ling and talk to him, she looked quite cute.

Zhao Yucheng still had to put on a show to avoid Ling Guogong taking offense.

Seeing that Duke Ling was hesitant to explain his purpose, Zhao Yucheng simply asked directly:

"Last time, your wife came about Young Master Ling's matter. I wonder if the Duke is here today for the same reason?"

Duke Ling's gaze had been fixed on Zhou Ruo, but he snapped out of his reverie after hearing Zhao Yucheng's question. "Indeed, indeed."

Just as Zhou Ruo returned to her chair and sat down, she heard the words "Young Master Ling".

She had heard this name many times during this period, so she naturally knew that this person was Ling Yu.

She unconsciously pricked up her ears and listened attentively to Zhao Yucheng and the Duke of Ling's conversation.

The Duke of Ling forced himself to explain Ling Yu's current condition, saying how serious and painful it was.

Zhou Ruo frowned slightly after hearing this, finding it rather strange.

She couldn't help but ask, "How did he get so badly injured...? And he's still alive?"

She didn't say the last few words.

Although Zhou Ruo was unwilling to save Ling Yu again, she would not say to his face, "Why isn't he dead yet?"

She was just puzzled because the symptoms Ling Yu described by the Duke of Ling were much more serious than those he had experienced at Jumanlou that day.

Logically speaking, Ling Yu should have died before his condition became this serious.

"Is this Miss Zhou Ruo?" Duke Ling asked.

Zhao Yucheng: "It is indeed my daughter."

After carefully observing Zhou Ruo, Duke Ling found that some of her behaviors did indeed reveal the naivety of a four or five-year-old child.

However, when she talked about her illness, her tone and the light in her eyes did not seem like those of a child.

At this point, Duke Ling regained his trust in his son and wife, and he decided to have Zhou Ruo come to the mansion to examine Ling Yu.

"General Zhao, the reason I've come here is to invite Miss Zhou Ruo to my residence. Only you can save Ling Yu right now."

Zhao Yucheng glanced at Zhou Ruo and saw that she had her head down, as if she was thinking about something.

He glanced at Ji Ping again, and Ji Ping shook her head slightly at Zhao Yucheng, signaling him not to agree.

"My lord, my daughter..."

Before Zhao Yucheng could utter his refusal, Zhou Ruo said:

"Wow!"