Rumble, rumble-
The luxurious carriage stopped outside the Wang Family Medical Clinic, and Black Bureau guards secured the street entrance. Before the carriage had even come to a complete halt, Dongfang Liren leaped down and headed toward the rear of the clinic.
Madam Wang, who was filling prescriptions before the many-drawered medicine cabinet, hurried out of the clinic at the sight and dipped in a bow.
"Your Highness, what brings you here?"
Dongfang Liren slowed her steps, assuming the unhurried bearing of a female prince, and asked:
"I came to have a look. How are Ye Jingtang's injuries?"
Madam Wang's expression softened as she walked beside her.
"Young Master Ye just arrived. I took his pulse, and it's nothing serious. The old master is giving him acupuncture. Speaking of which, Young Master Ye's fiancée really is beautiful..."
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Dongfang Liren stopped dead, an unusual look flashing through her eyes.
"Fiancée... The woman he loves is here too?"
"Yes, a very pretty young lady. She looks a few years older than Young Master Ye and has an exceptional bearing. She cares a great deal about him and has been pacing in the corridor, waiting for news..."
"..."
Dongfang Liren blinked. For some reason, she felt a little afraid to go inside.
But on second thought, there was nothing between her and Ye Jingtang. She had merely come to check on a subordinate. Running into his family was perfectly normal. What was there to be afraid of?
Feeling very strange inside, Dongfang Liren thought for a moment.
"My status is rather special. We shouldn't disturb Ye Jingtang's family. Hmm... take me to have a look. I'm quite curious what sort of woman could catch the eye of a dragon among men like Ye Jingtang."
Madam Wang was a woman of experience and