She is the Side Character! — Watch Her Change her fate!-Chapter 21: The Princely Heir Is a Woman

Qiao Hui suddenly opened her eyes, seeing the familiar surroundings and slightly relaxing, then slowly her consciousness returned and she remembered everything prior. She lifted the bed curtain with one hand, and the maid hurriedly approached.

"Madam has awakened?"

"Madam truly slept soundly, indeed Doctor Yun is skilled."

"Fifth Young Madam and Prince Ning are still waiting outside; Doctor Yun has already diagnosed many people in the mansion," the maid added, thoughtfully explaining all the circumstances.

Qiao Hui felt a bit lost, but this time she regained her composure quickly, sitting up and allowing the maid to help her dress.

"How did it go?" She was asking how Yun Qing’s diagnoses went for the people in the mansion, her demeanor appearing calm, though her heart wouldn’t settle.

She felt very uneasy.

Recently she hadn’t been sleeping well, previously harboring many worries, yet after Yun Qing administered a few acupuncture needles, she was able to sleep peacefully.

How could she not be anxious?

Yun Qing truly was skilled.

Yet she couldn’t feel elated.

"Doctor Yun truly is miraculous; even hidden ailments and minor issues people disregard, she can identify and provide solutions. Some minor issues, Doctor Yun can cure on the spot," the maid spoke excitedly about this matter, finally praising, "Doctor Yun is a Divine Doctor."

"With Doctor Yun here, Fifth Young Madam’s illness will sooner or later be cured; I reckon it won’t be long before good news arrives from over there."

These words did not reassure Qiao Hui, only making her feel more stifled.

"Doctor Yun indeed possesses skill, it seems it won’t be long before we congratulate little sister-in-law," Duchess’s eldest daughter-in-law Chen’s family Chen Kesu spoke with a complicated tone but had to thank Prince Ning for bringing Yun Qing today. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

For once, her words were without sarcasm.

Only because this Doctor Yun, upon treating her, diagnosed her unspeakable female ailment.

The other party prescribed internal and external medications, the latter had been tried previously, indeed making her body feel much more comfortable. Yun Qing had said that as long as she persisted, it would be cured.

Considering this, she had to refrain from speaking ill of Ning Yulan. If not for Ning Yulan, Prince Ning couldn’t have brought over a Divine Doctor like Yun Qing. Enjoying the other’s favor, she had to soften her words.

In addition, she wished to plead with Prince Ning, hoping he would agree to let Doctor Yun diagnose her sisters and mother from her maiden house, for those who’ve given birth all have some measure of female ailments.

Female doctors are hard enough to find, those like Yun Qing who can be called Divine Doctors are even rarer.

"Mother-in-law," Chen Kesu quickly spotted Duchess Qiao Hui coming out, immediately stepping forward, "Divine Doctor Yun’s medical expertise is truly exceptional, diagnosing all those in the mansion deemed minorly ill."

"Congratulations, mother-in-law; Fifth Young Madam’s illness should be cured, henceforth you need not worry about these matters," Chen Kesu’s face was all smiles; for Doctor Yun’s sake, this time she truly wished Ning Yulan well.

But this doesn’t mean she would affiliate with the other in the future.

In-laws favoring the little brother-in-law’s family, made her envious, unbalanced, so what’s wrong with speaking a bit harshly?

Wu Fangfang echoed: "Indeed, from before mother-in-law always worried, seeking remedies everywhere, now it’s finally resolved."

Others followed with congratulations.

Facing the crowd’s smiles, Qiao Hui however felt a bit distressed, her hand inside her sleeve never letting go.

Yun Qing is so powerful, she mustn’t let the other diagnose Wuer.

Absolutely must not.

With the medical prowess demonstrated by the other, once diagnosing Wuer, surely she’d uncover something.

This Yun Qing has come at a bad time.

Had it been at the start, she would have pleaded for them to diagnose Wuer; now, at this moment, it’s impossible...

Prince Ning is not someone easy to deal with, the matters within are very complicated, she couldn’t even imagine what kind of scene it would be if everything were exposed publicly. Not to mention others, Prince Ning would definitely not let it slide.

Qiao Hui’s back was already drenched, recalling her previous arrangements, she slightly relaxed, as long as Wuer didn’t return today, this obstacle is barely passable.

Yun Qing just greeted with a sentence and continued diagnosing the Duke Mansion’s people, secretly observing Qiao Hui in the process. Haha, now she’s panicking indeed.

Pretending to conceal, yet unaware her family’s master had already investigated everything thoroughly.

Nothing can be concealed.

These people are just unfortunate, why must they provoke her master?

She glanced at her master’s position, only to see him sitting at the guest’s spot, holding a cup of tea, looking dignified, every move overflowing with the grace of a well-mannered young lord, seemingly unaware of any anomalies in the Duke Mansion.

Such an appearance is begging for deception.

Anyone would want to try deceiving him.

But only upon true contact does one realize, he’s the king of hunters, adept at entering as prey, effortlessly enclosing the prey within his grasp, realizing it when it’s too late.

"I don’t know when elder brother-in-law will return?" Ah Chen suddenly asked Ning Yulan, "Doctor Yun is nearing the end; if elder brother-in-law returns timely, he can be checked too."

Ning Yulan said: "He should be back soon; your brother-in-law returns punctually daily, as no earlier arrangements were notified today, it should be at the usual time."

"It’s nearly noon, Prince Ning and Doctor Yun must be exhausted, let’s have a meal first," Qiao Hui said, "As for Wuer, I don’t know if he’ll return, but surely if not, he’ll send a message. Prince Ning and Doctor Yun should eat first, the rest can be discussed later."

"Regardless, thanks to Prince Ning for bringing a Divine Doctor like Doctor Yun, after all, our Duke Mansion benefited."

From her words, it’s hard to detect any fault in Qiao Hui.

"Mother, what are you muttering about me?" Suddenly, Yuan Bingjun’s voice came from outside, followed by him stepping into the hall; seeing many people there didn’t surprise him.

Entering, the mansion’s people had already mentioned his little brother-in-law had come over. At the time, he was slightly taken aback but didn’t dwell on it. Initially inclined to inquire more, outside came people from Prince Ning Mansion, saying they were seeking Ning Zhen for news, hence he refrained from asking further why Ning Zhen visited today.

Qiao Hui’s face turned pale, hadn’t she arranged someone to intercept Wuer? How did he still return?

What to do?

The mansion’s people are also not clever, when Wuer entered, why didn’t they tell him what Prince Ning was here for today? In her panic, Qiao Hui hadn’t noticed Qing Zhu entering from outside to stand beside Ah Chen.

Qing Zhu was speaking in Ah Chen’s ear, though nothing important was being said.

Qing Zhu had been deliberately kept outside by Ah Chen, specifically to wait for Yuan Bingjun’s return, to prevent Duke Mansion’s people from alerting him, thus preparing him. Additionally, Qing Zhu could monitor the Duke Mansion’s movements outside.

Earlier Qing Zhu had informed her that someone had sneaked out, likely to intercept Yuan Bingjun.

How could Qing Zhu let the servant succeed? Immediately, she arranged for two people to trouble the servant.

"Husband, you returned at just the right moment," Ning Yulan stood up, "Ah Zhen brought a Divine Doctor today, who already diagnosed me, and said they can heal my body; a year later, I should be able to conceive."

"Doctor Yun is a Divine Doctor, having diagnosed and treated many people here, all sorts of ailments, even helping mother with her insomnia; this morning mother slept very well."

"Now that Doctor Yun is done, also let Doctor Yun check you; lately your appetite hasn’t been good, hasn’t it? This minor issue must be easily resolved by Doctor Yun." Ning Yulan’s smile was gentle, ready to pull Yuan Bingjun over, yet unable to move him.