Princess Xue Yue

At Zhao Xuan's words, Xue Qingqing showed little reaction, but the maid Guli's expression changed. She looked at Zhao Xuan warily.

Zhao Xuan paid no attention to Guli's expression. A smile curled at his lips as he stared straight at Xue Qingqing.

Although Xue Qingqing was willing to heed Guli's advice, aside from certain "special" matters, Guli still had to follow Xue Qingqing's orders.

Xue Qingqing hesitated for a moment before pursing her lips and shaking her head. Looking somewhat dejected, she said, "It won't work. Father once summoned many physicians, even healing-type Soul Masters, to examine me, but none of them found anything."

"There are all kinds of strange illnesses in this world. Not every physician can recognize them. My friend is highly skilled in medicine, so there may be hope. Even if the chance is only one in ten thousand..."

Xue Qingqing looked conflicted at his words, then turned her gaze toward the maid Guli beside her. To her, Guli was the person she trusted most.

Guli had only just breathed a sigh of relief when Xue Qingqing refused. Now, she immediately put on a stern face. "That is absolutely not acceptable, Your Highness."

She glanced at Zhao Xuan and said without reservation, "Leaving aside what purpose this Mr. Zhao Xuan, whose background is unknown, has in coming to Swan Castle, considering his age, how old could his friend possibly be? Could his abilities surpass those physicians with decades of experience?"

Zhao Xuan sighed helplessly. This little maid was quite interesting. She had been the one to invite him, yet she was so wary of him. If he had known, he would not have come to meddle in this mess.

Persuaded by Guli, Xue Qingqing looked at Zhao Xuan apologetically. "I'm sorry."

Zhao Xuan shook his head. "It's