The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 1018 - 609: Finally Meeting Xiao Jinxing

"I am feeling a bit unwell. I’ve heard that your medical skills surpass even those of your father, Doctor Feng. Today, I’d like you to diagnose me," An Ning said.

Feng Xiyun promptly and respectfully replied, "Yes."

She then stood slightly and walked towards An Ning, bowing humbly, intending to place her fingers on An Ning’s pulse.

"The Emperor has arrived!"

Outside the hall, a sudden announcement rang out.

An Ning smiled slightly.

It seems only this way can bring Xiao Jinxing out, and only then can I see him, right?!

An Ning stood up from the chair.

Feng Xiyun also stood respectfully to the side.

Everyone awaited Xiao Jinxing’s arrival. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

An Ning just watched Xiao Jinxing walk into the hall.

He wore dark robes, embroidered with a golden dragon, shining brightly, his noble bearing evident.

Today, Xiao Jinxing appeared more spirited than on their first meeting; the color on his face had also improved significantly.

It seemed he was in good care by Feng Xiyun.

An Ning approached Xiao Jinxing and saluted, "Your Majesty, I greet you."

Others respectfully knelt on the ground.

Xiao Jinxing glanced at An Ning, then at Feng Xiyun kneeling behind her.

In a commanding voice, he said, "Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

An Ning rose.

Getting up, she noticed Xiao Jinxing. Was it that he rushed over so quickly that the palace attendant didn’t have time to hold the umbrella for him?

There was a faint snowflake on his hair.

An Ning reached out, wanting to brush the snowflake off for him.

After all, as a monarch, he should maintain his regal composure.

Just as her fingers were about to touch Xiao Jinxing.

He turned his head aside, avoiding her directly.

An Ning’s hand froze mid-air.

It was evident that she wasn’t favored.

An Ning calmly lowered her hand, softly saying, "There is a snowflake on your hair, Your Majesty. If you do not wish for me to assist, you can have someone else do it."

Xiao Jinxing glanced up slightly and immediately ordered, "Eunuch Ping."

"Here, Your Majesty, I’ll remove it immediately." Eunuch Ping hurried forward, respectfully brushing off the snowflake from the emperor’s hair.

He then retreated properly.

"Did Your Majesty come to my chambers today to see me?" An Ning asked.

She did not let the mood between them become awkward.

After all, Xiao Jinxing rarely visited.

It would likely be some time before such an opportunity arose again.

Xiao Jinxing observed An Ning, noting the smile that lingered at her lips.

His eyes shifted, and he coldly said, "I came to see Doctor Feng."

An Ning felt a slight pain in her chest.

So, it wasn’t as if she was entirely indifferent.

She said, "I wasn’t feeling well today, so I called Doctor Feng to examine me. I hear she is quite skilled, and I wanted to see it for myself."

"Her skills are not at par with the Empress," Xiao Jinxing stated bluntly.

It seemed he was acknowledging An Ning.

In fact, he was protecting Feng Xiyun.

The general implication was that An Ning was so skilled in medicine that she didn’t need anyone else to treat her.

"Feng Xiyun," Xiao Jinxing directly called her name.

"At your service," Feng Xiyun promptly responded with respect.

"Come with me to Qiankun Hall; I haven’t had my dressing changed today," Xiao Jinxing ordered.

"...Yes." Feng Xiyun seemed to glance at An Ning before cautiously agreeing.

"Is Your Majesty’s wound not healed yet?" As Xiao Jinxing turned to leave, An Ning expressed concern.

Xiao Jinxing paused mid-step.

An Ning said, "Your Majesty has been back in the palace for half a month. When I last saw your wound, it should have healed in half a month, with no need for another dressing change."

"I know my body better than the Empress."

"Since Your Majesty won’t let me examine your body, I naturally wouldn’t know. What I mean is, since your wound hasn’t healed after so long, might I help check for any infection? If infected, it might be difficult to treat in the future."

"To report to the Empress," Feng Xiyun suddenly spoke respectfully, "I have been treating His Majesty’s body, and there is no sign of infection in the wound. Please do not worry. I change the dressings daily only to fade the scars."

"I see." An Ning smiled faintly.

Xiao Jinxing didn’t offer further explanation either.

He got up to leave again.

"Since Your Majesty’s health is not pressing, and there’s no rush to change the dressing, may I ask if Doctor Feng could diagnose me as originally planned? I said I was unwell, and Doctor Feng was summoned by Your Majesty before she could examine me," An Ning requested once more.

Xiao Jinxing turned back to look at An Ning.

An Ning met his gaze, unwavering.

"Didn’t I just say clearly that her skills are not on par with the Empress?" Xiao Jinxing spoke with a hint of impatience.

"I’m not competing with Doctor Feng. Diagnosing oneself is never completely objective. I heard Doctor Feng saved Your Majesty at the border at the cost of her own health, and Your Majesty had other military doctors treat her?!" An Ning asked, her eyes firm.

"I’ll have another Imperial Physician diagnose the Empress," Xiao Jinxing replied coldly.

He seemed ready to leave at any moment.

"What is Your Majesty worried about?" An Ning bluntly asked, "Do you think I will mistreat Doctor Feng?"

Xiao Jinxing remained silent.

"Am I that kind of person in Your Majesty’s eyes?" An Ning questioned, sounding both angry and as if stating a fact, "Didn’t Your Majesty state clearly that Doctor Feng entered the Imperial Hospital? Since she’s in the hospital and not the harem, what reason would I have to trouble or bully her?!"

"An Ning, you know very well the real reason you summoned Feng Xiyun today, and so do I," Xiao Jinxing stripped away her facade directly.

An Ning bit her lip.

So he knew she did this to see him, and he still came.

Was it to satisfy her, or to ensure she wouldn’t harm Feng Xiyun out of anger?

"Since it’s clear you’re not actually unwell, keeping her here is unnecessary," Xiao Jinxing stated unequivocally.

"What if I say I really am unwell?"

"I have already said, I will have another Imperial Physician diagnose the Empress. If the Empress insists on having her, I will believe the Empress has hidden motives," Xiao Jinxing spoke slowly, his tone cold and distant, "Regarding the matter of Gu Xingchuan, I will listen to the civil and military officials, adhere to the laws of the Daxuan Kingdom, and ensure a just resolution without shielding wrongdoers. Affairs of the front court are not within the Empress’s concern, so I ask the Empress to remain within her bounds."

After leaving these words, Xiao Jinxing left without any further delay, taking Feng Xiyun with him.

An Ning just watched Xiao Jinxing’s back, observing him grow more distant.

She couldn’t help but cough softly.

Covering her mouth, she suppressed a cough.