After the divorce, I was adorned in a phoenix robe, while my ex-husband's entire family dug up

Seeing the Seventh Princess's puzzled look, the imperial physician changed his approach, "Has Your Highness taken any medicine recently? Would you mind taking a look? It's rare to see such remarkable effects from common herbs. I'm truly curious about the combination."

Pei Ran had just woken up and was still feeling dizzy. She said, "I haven't taken any medication to treat it."

The imperial physician frowned and pondered for a while. This was impossible. The Seventh Princess had suffered from cold-related ailments since childhood, and they had been difficult to treat for many years.

Unfortunately, the Seventh Princess is a person who loves ice and usually doesn't pay any attention to her health. Last time when he took her pulse, her condition was quite serious, and he even told her not to eat ice anymore.

But he also knew that although the Seventh Princess said she would pay attention on the surface, she didn't care about anything in private. In such cold weather, she even added ice to her drinks.

How could it be so soon...?

He changed his approach and asked, "Are there any differences in your lifestyle compared to before, or have you been exposed to any new things?"

The seventh princess was bewildered. After thinking for a while, she said, "I'm not much different from before, except for one thing. I'm wearing a brocade pouch. It was made by a divine physician from the north."

She gestured to the maid to bring over the brocade pouch, which was already soaked. When she opened it, all the medicinal herbs inside were damp.

The imperial physician picked up the medicinal herbs, smelled them, and showed a surprised expression. Then he asked doubtfully, "Is the divine physician the princess speaks of surnamed Duan?"

The Seventh Princess nodded. "Not bad."

The imperial physician said, "Please forgive my bluntness, Princess, it is true that this brocade pouch was made by Physician Duan himself, but the medicinal herbs inside are definitely not prepared by Physician Duan. Everyone knows that Physician Duan's brocade pouches are usually filled with aphrodisiac and kidney-tonifying herbs, and would never contain these kinds of herbs."

"However, there is one medicinal herb in this place that is extremely rare and hard to find. Even if you searched the entire Imperial Medical Academy, you wouldn't be able to find a single one. It is the best medicine for treating cold-related illnesses, which is why it is so scarce."

"Excuse my bluntness, Princess, but without this medicinal herb, given your constitution, if you fell into the icy lake in this cold weather, you would probably be half-dead by the time you were pulled out."

Pei Ran only felt a little dizzy and had no other discomfort. After hearing these words, her mind went completely blank.

This brocade pouch... was given to her by Wei Zhaoning!

Did she put the divine doctor's brocade pouch on her and make her wear it just to treat her body?

An indescribable feeling welled up inside me.

"I understand, I'll be more careful next time."

Afterwards, the imperial physician gave instructions on how to dry the medicinal herbs to preserve them properly before leaving.

It's clear that these medicinal herbs are truly precious, and the imperial physician was afraid of wasting such good herbs.

After the imperial physician left, Prince Rong rushed in, his eyes red with anxiety. "Sister, sister, how are you? Is anything bothering you? What did the imperial physician say?"

The Seventh Princess was still in a daze, and hearing this series of questions gave her a headache. She grabbed the young Prince Rong's hand and asked urgently, "Where is Wei Zhaoning? Bring her to me!"

Xiao Rongwang fell silent for a moment.

"I'm asking you a question, what's wrong?" Pei Ran asked curiously.

Xiao Rongwang sighed, "My sister-in-law put you on the boat to save you, but she herself sank to the bottom of the lake. When she was pulled out, she was already..."

"What did you say!" Pei Ran's eyes widened, and a chill ran down her spine.

"He was on the verge of death when he was rescued, and he is still in critical condition and has not yet woken up."

Pei Ran opened her mouth, but no sound came out.

Was Wei Zhaoning trying to save her, even though his fate is unknown?

What's wrong with her? She knows she hates her, so why would she go to such lengths for someone who hates her?

Pei Ran felt a sudden surge of anger for no reason. Who told her to do this on her own?!

Without caring about anything else, she got up, put on her fox fur coat, and ran outside.

"Sister!"

Where is Wei Zhaoning? Where has she been placed?

She ran to the bedroom of her elder brother and Wei Zhaoning and stopped.

The person on the bed was pale and lifeless, as if... dead.

Her brother, with red eyes, stood guard by the bedside, his hand tightly holding Wei Zhaoning's cold hand, refusing to let go. The sinister and panicful look in his eyes was something she had never seen before.

Pei Ran trembled all over. Looking at Wei Zhaoning's bloodless profile, she had a sudden thought: Is she stupid?

"Brother..."

Pei Yi's voice was terribly hoarse, his eyes fixed on Wei Zhaoning. "Go out first, she needs to rest."

Pei Ran frowned, pursed her lips, gave Wei Zhaoning a meaningful look, and then quietly withdrew.

Three days later, the imperial physician confirmed that Wei Zhaoning had passed the critical period. All that was needed was to wait for Wei Zhaoning to wake up and take good care of her body.

*

The Yongxin Marquis's mansion was in complete disarray.

Lu Zhufeng became increasingly depressed, eventually ceasing to attend court altogether. His title was revoked, and he was reduced to a commoner.

He didn't feel anything about it. He felt that he had lost the most important person, Wei Zhaoning. As long as Wei Zhaoning was willing to come back, it didn't matter if he had nothing else.

It is said that time reveals true character, and you can see the true colors of those around you most clearly when you are at your lowest point.

Ever since he was stripped of his title, Wei Jiaruo has been arguing with him every few days. He doesn't want to pay attention to her, so he locks himself in his room.

One day, he suddenly had a whimsical idea to visit the house where Wei Zhaoning used to live.

As soon as I got close, I heard a series of obscene cries.

"Your Highness, when are you taking me away? I really can't stand being here anymore! That Lu Zhufeng is a good-for-nothing. Not only is he a waste of his life, but he's also no match for Your Highness in that area!"

"You're comparing that piece of trash to me? Huh? Don't you need a beating?"

"Ugh! Your Highness~ Ahhhhh!"

Lu Zhufeng immediately erupted, grabbing a rake and storming inside.

"You bitch!"

He dared not strike the Crown Prince, so he struck Wei Jiaruo with a rake, scraping her body until it was covered in bloody holes.

"Aaaaaaahh ...

Wei Jiaruo screamed in agony.

Blood splattered on Lu Zhufeng's face, and his smile grew increasingly twisted. "Now, you can go with His Highness the Crown Prince."

Wei Jiaruo's screams never stopped. The Crown Prince frowned in disgust, got up, put on his clothes, and left without even glancing at the two of them.

He was just venting his desires. This woman threw herself at him and caused trouble, yet he expected her to take him to the Eastern Palace? He'd be ashamed of himself. How ridiculous.

"Your Highness! Your Highness! You can't leave! You promised to take me with you!"