Chapter 1753 - 1739
Prince He Shuo smiled slightly, his gaze had been fixed on Chu Ge for quite a while before he finally spoke, "Mr. Chu, how long have you been studying medicine?"
"Since childhood, I have been by my father’s side, learning through absorption, gaining some basic skills."
"To have saved the Princess Consort, your medical skills must be exceptional; perhaps I was too rash in my questioning."
As soon as Prince He Shuo finished speaking, Ru Xue chimed in with a cheerful smile, "Your Highness, though you are eager to find talent, don’t be so impatient."
In Ru Xue’s eyes, a gleam shimmered, her charming eyes enticing, her whole aura exuding femininity, enough to ensnare anyone whose stability is lacking.
Fox Charm Technique!
Chu Ge was inwardly startled; she was using the Fox Charm Technique in front of so many people! Wasn’t she worried about being discovered? During the last treatment of the Princess Consort, he felt a familiar flow of True Qi in her body, and now it seemed his suspicion was correct.
Even this Princess Consort is not from this era!
Could she also be implicated due to the chaos of time and space?
He recalled that earlier, Ye Liang had gone to the Princess Consort’s room, and who knows what they talked about for a long time.
He already knew Ye Liang was not from here, but why would someone from another time know the Princess Consort? This was perplexing.
Unless this Princess Consort is also from their time and knows Ye Liang.
Chu Ge considered, but these were merely his guesses without any concrete evidence; when he saw Ye Liang and the Princess Consort alone in the room earlier, perhaps he should have confronted Ye Liang then for answers.
But now...
Thinking about Feng Luo and Little Shunzi and their matters at the other residence, Chu Ge felt an even deeper distrust towards Ye Liang.
Never mind, since there’s no way to decipher the truth now, he opted to not dwell on it, yet his attention towards Ru Xue increased.
"The Princess Consort is right; I just feel that talents like Mr. Chu are wasted if not serving the court."
Prince He Shuo smiled again, turned to Chu Ge, and asked, "Would Mr. Chu be willing to join my army as a military doctor?"
Chu Ge was a bit surprised, a military doctor?
Being a military doctor would definitely make some matters easier compared to being an unknown junior, but it would also impose many restrictions.
For a moment, Chu Ge hesitated.
Seeing Chu Ge’s hesitation, Prince He Shuo’s expression visibly darkened; this was his first time naming someone publicly and not getting an immediate response.
He even sensed a hint of resistance from Chu Ge’s face.
Previously, anyone he appointed would express gratitude with repeated bows, some would even gain recognition in the military and rise steadily.
Yet now, Chu Ge hesitated.
"Mr. Chu."
Luo Qi saw Chu Ge seemed lost in thought and, sensing the coldness emanating from Prince He Shuo who stood nearby, quickly pressed forward and nudged Chu Ge back to reality.
"Boss Luo, what’s going on?" Chu Ge asked puzzled.
"The Prince is waiting for your answer."
Luo Qi lowered his voice as he inquired, wondering if Mr. Chu missed hearing the Prince’s words?
Chu Ge raised his eyes and met the Prince’s gaze, his dark pupils reflecting a kind of determination, "Thank you, Your Highness. I am willing to serve as a military doctor, but I have a request."
He had thought through this when he was momentarily dazed before; now that Prince He Shuo had offered, he couldn’t refuse. Refusing would mean joining the army as an unknown junior, which would be a slap to the Prince’s face, making his life difficult in the barracks.
But agreeing now, if the Prince sends him elsewhere as a military doctor, his efforts would be wasted?
After pondering, Chu Ge decided to make a request to the Prince; if the Prince refused, he had no other choice.
"Presumptuous!" Vice General Xing snapped sharply upon hearing Chu Ge daring to make a request, "Prince appointed you as a military doctor recognizing your medical skills, giving you a place to use your talents! Yet you dare to make demands?"
"Vice General Xing, do not be disrespectful to Mr. Chu."
Prince He Shuo’s tone was mild, not displaying any anger, "Mr. Chu, what is your request?"
Chu Ge bowed slightly, "I wish to bring someone along."
Prince He Shuo was a bit surprised, "Bring someone along?"
Chu Ge nodded lightly, "Yes, specifically, a helper, who could be considered my apprentice."
Feng Luo appeared perplexed as she looked at Chu Ge, quietly murmuring, when did Chu Ge have an apprentice?
Prince He Shuo fell silent; such a situation was unprecedented, he had never faced someone making such an odd request. Receiving kindness itself was an immense privilege, yet he asked to bring someone else?
This feeling left an odd impression, as if something was amiss; he pursed his lips slightly, his gaze carrying a hint of contemplation.
For a while, the Prince stayed silent, and no one present dared to breathe loudly, all casting reproachful glances at Chu Ge as if to say, see, see, it’s all your fault for displeasing the Prince.
After a moment, Ru Xue sensed the awkward atmosphere and spoke up, "Your Highness, actually this is not hard to understand. Mr. Chu is a doctor; he always needs a helper by his side. Besides, which military doctor doesn’t have an assistant?"
Prince He Shuo pondered, realizing Ru Xue was right. In their military camp, almost every military doctor had an assistant.
He nodded, saying, "The Princess Consort’s words align with my thoughts, but I’m curious who Mr. Chu intends to bring?"
Chu Ge turned towards Luo Qi’s direction; initially he thought the Old Gang Leader would be present today, but he hadn’t seen him at all.
Seeing Chu Ge looking their way, Feng Luo’s mind raced, her bright eyes flashing mischievously. Suddenly, she emerged from the crowd, "Your Highness, the helper Mr. Chu mentioned is me."
The Prince He Shuo furrowed his brow instinctively upon hearing the voice, without needing to look back to know who it was.
Feng Luo had always opposed him, creating trouble countless times; he never held her accountable due to her age, yet she continued unabated.
Seeing her step out again, Prince He Shuo’s expression soured, "Do you know medicine?"
Feng Luo met the Prince’s skepticism with defiance, "Of course, I often offer free consultations on the street! Everyone knows this!"
Prince He Shuo glanced around and saw some in the crowd nod in agreement, making his expression darken further.
"But you are too young, participating in recruitment requires being at least seventeen years old."