mtl008 Chapter 201 Portrait
Chapter 201 Portrait
The Crown Princess gently opened the brocade box, revealing the glittering pearls inside. "I think only you, Princess, are worthy of such a treasure."
Lin Wanqing smiled faintly, but there was an imperceptible sharpness in her eyes.
"You are too polite, Princess. It's just a small favor for me. It's nothing to worry about."
"It's just a piece of cake for the princess, but for me, it's a life-saving grace."
The Crown Princess's eyes suddenly became firm, as if she had returned to that life-and-death moment.
"If the princess and the prince hadn't come to my rescue, I would have died long ago."
Lin Wanqing waved her hand gently, as if she didn't care about this great favor.
"Let the past be the past. Princess, there's no need to keep it in mind."
"How can that be?" the Crown Princess said anxiously.
"A drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring. I will never forget the princess's great kindness."
Lin Wanqing looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
"Okay, then I'll accept it. However, Princess, please remember that everything in this world is mutual. I saved you, and maybe one day you will need to save me too."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Princess. If that day ever comes, I will definitely not hesitate."
"it is good."
Lin Wanqing nodded with satisfaction, then took the brocade box and put it away carefully.
Seeing this, the prince beside him also smiled with satisfaction.
It is very kind of the princess to accept this gift. Come, let us take our place at the table together."
Lin Wanqing nodded, then followed the Crown Prince and Crown Princess to the banquet.
Lu Shengyuan looked at her, a deep light flashed in his eyes, but he didn't say anything.
The Crown Prince and the Crown Princess came here not just to give gifts.
He wanted to see what they were planning to do.
"Your Majesty, Princess," a nobleman came over at this time, "I offer a toast to you."
"Okay," Lu Shengyuan looked at him and picked up the wine glass.
Lin Wanqing also picked up the wine glass and drank it all with them.
Next, people kept coming to toast, and Lin Wanqing responded one by one.
Soon, she drank a lot of wine.
"Princess, are you okay?"
"It's okay," Lin Wanqing looked at him, "I can still drink."
"Stop drinking, you've already drank a lot."
"But..." Lin Wanqing shook his head, "There are still many people who haven't paid their respects yet."
"I'll do it for you."
"Okay," Lin Wanqing nodded.
She was indeed a little drunk and needed a rest.
Lu Shengyuan watched her leave and then continued drinking with those people.
On the other side, Lin Wanqing returned to his yard and lay on the couch to rest.
"princess,"
At this moment, a maid hurried into the room, her tone somewhat anxious.
"The Crown Princess is here, and she said she has something important to discuss with you."
Lin Wanqing frowned slightly, put down the teacup in her hand, and looked up at the maid: "Crown Princess? Why is she here suddenly?"
"I don't know either," the maid shook her head. "Princess, do you want to see me?"
"Go ahead," Lin Wanqing pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Please ask her to come in."
The maid responded and turned to leave.
After a while, the Crown Princess came in. She looked solemn and seemed to be worried about something.
"Princess, are you okay?" The Crown Princess asked with concern as she entered the room.
"It's okay," Lin Wanqing smiled faintly and shook her head. "Why did the Crown Princess come here suddenly?"
"I...I came to see you,"
The Crown Princess paused, as if she was about to speak, "You just drank so much, I'm worried you'll feel uncomfortable."
"Thank you for your concern, Princess." Lin Wanqing glanced at her, his tone somewhat distant, "I'm fine."
The Crown Princess seemed to notice her coldness, but she didn't care. She just continued, "Princess, I heard that you have superb medical skills. I wonder if you are interested in joining the Imperial Hospital?"
"Go to the Imperial Hospital?" Lin Wanqing was slightly stunned, then frowned.
"Are you kidding, Princess?"
"No, I'm serious," the Crown Princess looked at her with a firm look in her eyes.
"Princess, you have superb medical skills. If you can enter the Imperial Hospital, you will be able to treat more people and let more people know about your medical skills."
"But..." Lin Wanqing looked at her with some hesitation in his tone.
"Why should I go to the Imperial Hospital?"
"Because you are a miracle doctor," the Crown Princess looked at her with a fiery look in her eyes.
"And if you join the Imperial Hospital, you can achieve greater success and benefit more people."
"But I don't want to go to the Imperial Hospital," Lin Wanqing looked at her and said firmly, "I just want to be my princess quietly."
The Crown Princess seemed to have not expected that she would refuse so bluntly, and was stunned for a moment.
But she quickly came to her senses, looked at Lin Wanqing and said, "Princess, will you reconsider this? If you join the Imperial Hospital, you can achieve greater success."
"No need," Lin Wanqing looked at her and shook his head. "I don't like the palace, nor do I like the life there."
The Crown Princess looked at her and knew that she had made up her mind, so she stopped forcing her.
"Well, since the princess doesn't want to, I won't force her."
After saying that, she turned around and prepared to leave.
Lin Wanqing looked at her departing back and sighed softly.
The Crown Princess must have a purpose for coming here.
However, she didn't want to delve into it, nor did she want to get involved in the complicated court struggles.
"Princess," the maid's voice broke the silence, "The prince asks you to go to the study."
Lin Wanqing came back to his senses and nodded slightly.
"okay, I get it."
After saying that, she stood up gracefully and walked lightly towards the study.
In the study, Lu Shengyuan stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes as sharp as torches.
He was holding a painting tightly in his hand. The characters in the painting were lifelike. It was a portrait of the old lady.
"Your Highness," Lin Wanqing bowed gracefully, "What do you want from me?"
Lu Shengyuan turned around, his brows furrowed. "Take a look at this painting. Is there anything wrong with it?"
Lin Wanqing took the portrait and looked at it carefully.
Her gaze lingered on a certain part of the portrait for a moment, and then she spoke slowly, "This portrait seems to have been tampered with."
"Tampering?" Lu Shengyuan's voice suddenly turned cold and stern. "What do you mean?"
Lin Wanqing took a deep breath.
"This portrait has been drugged, a drug that can cause hallucinations. Over time, it will make people drowsy and lethargic."
"what?!"
Lu Shengyuan's eyes widened in shock. "Are you saying that the reason I'm like this is because of this portrait?"
"Nine times out of ten."
Lin Wanqing nodded. "If I'm not mistaken, someone must have done this on purpose."
"hateful!"
Lu Shengyuan clenched his fists angrily.
"Someone actually dared to do this to me!"
Lin Wanqing looked at him, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
"Your Highness, this matter is of grave importance. We must quickly find out who has access to this portrait so we can uncover the mastermind behind this."
Lu Shengyuan looked at her deeply, then said in a deep voice, "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. You must find out everything for me!"
"As ordered."
Lin Wanqing nodded slightly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
Lu Shengyuan looked at her with complicated eyes.
He suddenly discovered that this princess was not as simple as he had imagined.