Chapter 205 - 160, A Deal
The usually quiet Taiping Medical Hall suddenly became bustling with commotion.
Prince Jing, like a whirlpool, dragged with it old decayed leaves and branches, pulling into this place all the visible and invisible disputes and dissent.
The strong servants led by Consort Yun dispersed around the courtyard, their vigilant eyes making the space seem crowded.
Behind Consort Yun, a strong servant disdainfully sized up the humble courtyard: the snow had not been cleaned up properly, the crevices between the blue bricks retained moss, and the large water tank in the corner was missing a small piece, the bamboo broom leaning against the wall was balding.
Only the apricot tree wrapped in red silk cloth in the center of the courtyard seemed pleasant to the eye.
One of the strong servants reached out to touch the red cloth on the tree branches, only to be grabbed by the wrist by Liang Mao’er, who said gruffly, "Don’t touch!"
The servant struggled several times before managing to pull back his arm, muttering quietly, "As if I want it?!"
At this moment, Xibing, leaning to the side, was frantically gesturing to Chen Ji from behind Consort Yun, signaling him to quickly step back.
However, Chen Ji did not retreat, instead, leaning on the Whale Blade, he said, "Lady Consort Yun, please stop, you cannot go in now."
Consort Yun looked at him expressionlessly, "Do you know what you’re doing?"
Chen Ji replied seriously, "Reporting to the Lady, I know what I am doing. My master is currently administering acupuncture to the Prince, he cannot be disturbed. This matter concerns the Prince’s life; I hope the Lady will understand."