Li Jin returned to the Prince of Dingbei's mansion and headed straight to the study. He scribbled something resembling a prescription and handed it to Ping'an. "Ping'an, please fetch all the medicinal herbs listed on this paper from the pharmacy."
The herbs listed were ones given to Li Jin by an old man he encountered in his previous life while he was fleeing for his life and critically ill. At that time, Li Jin had used them with the attitude of trying everything in a desperate situation.
Because these herbs were very obscure, some even being poisonous, not even imperial physicians would dare to prescribe such a formula.
Unexpectedly, it was actually effective, granting Li Jin, who was originally surely doomed to die, a momentary respite.
Unfortunately.
The medicine needed to be taken long-term to truly cure the chronic illness Li Jin had developed from years of poisoning, and the Li Jin back then simply did not have any extra time. So, after reborn, Li Jin did not plan to continue wasting time.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Ping'an hurriedly took the paper, his expression seeming hesitant to speak.
Since Li Jin was enfeoffed as the heir apparent, Ping'an's form of address had changed from 'Young Master' to 'Your Highness'.
"What is it?"
Li Jin quickly noticed Ping'an's unusual behavior.
"Well... it's just... Young Master, your hand, how... how..."
Ping'an couldn't continue, subconsciously swallowing.
The injury on His Highness's hand was clearly a bite, but His Highness had clearly gone to the palace, how could he possibly have been bitten? Even if His Highness had accidentally offended His Majesty the Empress, His Majesty wouldn't have someone bite His Highness, right?
Ping'an's thoughts strayed further and further. If Li Jin knew, he would surely say Ping'an was overthinking it.
"You mean this?"
Li Jin raised the injured hand. Although Li Jin had done a simple cleaning and applied medicine, tooth marks were still visible.
"Yes."
Ping'an nodded heavily.
"It's nothing serious, just got bitten by a disobedient little wild wolf."
"Lit... little wild wolf?"
Ping'an scratched his head in confusion, starting to seriously ponder what kind of little wild wolf could cause an injury like that.
Li Jin shook his head amusedly. "Alright, hurry and go."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Ping'an knew his master's task was important and hurried out at once.
At the same time, a certain person secretly monitoring Li Jin's courtyard also stealthily followed Ping'an.
Early the next morning.
Everyone in the Prince of Dingbei's mansion came out to see Li Shiyun off.
"I wish Father success and glory in battle on this campaign." The first to speak was Li Jin, as the Your Highness, though his face was still pale, looking as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.
"Mm."
Li Shiyun nodded, his feelings complicated.
Regarding the matter of Li Jin being enfeoffed as Your Highness over him, Li Shiyun still felt somewhat resentful even now, so naturally he couldn't give Li Jin a pleasant expression.
Li Yanshen interjected, "Father, your son will definitely redouble his efforts in studying. Next time you return, you will surely view your son in a new light."
"Good, I will be waiting. Don't disappoint me."
Hearing Li Yanshen's words, Li Shiyun brushed away his earlier annoyance.
As for Li Yanchen standing to the side, he also wanted to step forward and say a few words to Li Shiyun, but every time Li Yanchen remembered how Li Shiyun had disregarded his wishes and forced him to be raised by Wei Shiwan, his feet just wouldn't move.
Chen'er, go quickly and bid farewell to the Prince.
Zhou Xiaoru, unaware of Li Yanchen's thoughts, desperately signaled to Li Yanchen with her eyes, hoping he would go quickly.
But it was still useless.
Li Yanchen simply didn't see them.
What is this child doing?
Zhou Xiaoru stomped her foot in anger.
If she hadn't previously offended Li Shiyun and didn't dare approach, she would have gone herself long ago. She wouldn't still be here fuming.
"The journey to the border is long, you must take care of everything." After saying this, Wei Shiwan worriedly took out a sachet and handed it to Li Shiyun. "Your Highness, the protective talisman inside this sachet was personally sought by This Concubine from Yunling Temple. I hope you will definitely carry it with you."
Li Ruoyan also followed up, saying, "Father, not only the protective talisman, but Mother also stayed up late making this sachet. I saw it myself, you must not dislike it."
"Yan'er."
Wei Shiwan's face slightly reddened, signaling Li Ruoyan to stop talking.
"You." Li Shiyun shook his head, but a trace of warmth unconsciously flowed through his heart. "Didn't I tell you to rest properly? Why did you stay up late again? What if you harm your health?"
Wei Shiwan said with a mix of shyness and timidity, "This matter concerns Your Highness, This Concubine had to do it."
"Wan'er, thank you."
Li Shiyun solemnly accepted the sachet.
Wei Rong also reluctantly urged, "Shiyun, you must be careful on the road. When you arrive, send a letter back to let Mother know."
"Your son knows. You must also take care of your health."
"Mother will."
Amid everyone's reluctance, Li Shiyun departed.
"This old one's body is unwell, so I shall take my leave first. Shiwan, I leave the rest to you to handle." Wei Rong clearly had no regard for Li Jin. As soon as Li Shiyun left, she only addressed Wei Shiwan, then ignored Li Jin and left.
Wei Shiwan glanced at the various concubines and their children, and said gently, "You all must be tired too, go back and rest."
"Yes, Princess Consort."
Everyone nodded, then respectfully bowed to Wei Shiwan before leaving.
Everyone no longer dared to call her the Successor Princess Consort, unanimously referring to Wei Shiwan as Princess Consort.
Of course, this 'everyone' did not include Li Jin.
Seeing that almost everyone had left, Wei Shiwan unobtrusively walked to Li Jin's side and asked him with a concerned expression, "Jin'er, did you send Ping'an out to buy medicine yesterday?"
"Yes."
Li Jin nodded indifferently.
Although Li Jin wanted to conceal this matter, given his current age, it was impossible, so he simply proceeded openly.
Sure enough.
Wei Shiwan came to ask.
"What medicine is it? Jin'er, your body is still weak, you must not take medicine recklessly. What if something happens?" Wei Shiwan's words carried a tone of concern and reproach, anyone who didn't know better would think Wei Shiwan was Li Jin's birth mother.
"It was prescribed by the imperial physician from the Empress's side. If the Successor Princess Consort feels this medicine is unsafe, you may enter the palace and ask His Majesty. I am feeling somewhat unwell, so I take my leave."
Without waiting for Wei Shiwan to respond, Li Jin politely nodded to her and left directly.
Li Ruoyan glared angrily at Li Jin's retreating back. "Mother, what kind of attitude is that? You care about him, and he actually dares to put on airs. Does he really think becoming the Your Highness makes him so great?"
Wei Shiwan slightly frowned. "Yan'er, watch your words."
Wei Shiwan naturally disliked Li Jin's attitude, but her current identity was the Successor Princess Consort, and Li Jin was not only the legitimate son of the former Princess Consort but also the Your Highness. No matter how dissatisfied she was, she could not show it.
"I didn't say anything wrong. I don't like him. I hate him." Li Ruoyan made a face at Wei Shiwan, then pulled Li Yanshen's hand to go inside. "Brother, let's go. Don't pay attention to Mother."
Li Yanshen looked at Wei Shiwan. "Mother..."
Wei Shiwan rubbed her slightly throbbing forehead. "Forget it, Shen'er, keep a good eye on Yan'er for me, don't let her cause trouble."
Wei Shiwan was very strict with Li Yanshen because she was cultivating him as the heir to the prince's mansion. As for Li Ruoyan, she did not impose many restrictions, even inadvertently allowing some indulgence, which resulted in Li Ruoyan's current temperament.
"Yes, your son will."
Having received Wei Shiwan's consent, Li Yanshen no longer held back and followed Li Ruoyan inside.
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