I traveled through time just for the jade hairpin, I never wanted to be the queen

After waiting for a long time, Doctor Hu slowly explained, "They are all herbs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and protecting the skin. Most of them are cold in nature. However, this is an external plaster, so it's not a big deal."

"Mostly cold? That means most of the medicinal herbs are cold in nature? Is that right?" He Tingxi asked.

"Yes, under normal circumstances, there shouldn't be so many cold herbs. Only warm herbs are most appropriate," Dr. Hu added.

"Tell me, what medicinal ingredients are in this ointment?" He Tingxi went straight to the point.

"There are Salvia miltiorrhiza, Leonurus japonicus, Earthworm, Curcuma aromatica, Tripterygium wilfordii, etc." Doctor Hu answered truthfully.

"Are there any other particularly cold medicinal herbs? Otherwise, why don't you smell them again?" He Tingxi advised again.

Doctor Hu was puzzled by He Tingxi's reaction, and he smelled it carefully again.

This time he smelled something different.

“It seems there is another flavor.”

"What's that smell?" He Tingxi asked anxiously.

"I can't explain it. The taste seems to be deliberately blended. I can't remember what medicinal ingredient it is at the moment." Doctor Hu's brows were almost twisted into knots.

"Was it deliberately reconciled?" He Tingxi was startled.

"Yes, it has been reconciled." Doctor Hu nodded.

"After being mixed, will the efficacy of the medicine be halved? Or will it remain the same?" He Tingxi asked.

"It won't be halved. It's still the same. It's just that it's hard to find out what kind of medicinal ingredient it is." Doctor Hu explained.

He Tingxi looked at Doctor Hu, thought of Ling Xiyue's words, and fell silent.

"The maker of this plaster is indeed very skilled. It is impossible for others to steal his secret recipe." Doctor Hu suddenly sighed.

Hearing this, He Tingxi looked at Doctor Hu and wanted to say something many times, but in the end, he chose not to tell him.

"Old Hu, thank you for your hard work. You should go back and get busy first."

"Yes." Doctor Hu returned the plaster to He Tingxi and left the study.

Seeing Doctor Hu leave the study, Shi Hui closed the door. He walked to He Tingxi with a questioning look on his face.

"Your Highness, why didn't you tell Lao Hu that there was musk?"

He Tingxi stood up from the wheelchair, and thinking of He Jingcheng, he snorted coldly.

"Old Hu is the best doctor in the mansion, and his medical skills are comparable to those of the imperial physician. But he can't even smell the medicinal ingredient musk. Do you know what this means?"

Shi Hui was stunned and had a bad feeling in his heart. He was shocked and started to guess.

"Your Highness, do you mean that the Second Prince wants to indirectly harm the First Prince's wife?"

He Tingxi nodded seriously, "Yes, women who are preparing to have children or already have children should avoid musk. Long-term contact will cause infertility or miscarriage."

Shi Hui suddenly realized what was going on. He cursed, "I never thought the Second Prince would have such sinister intentions."

He Tingxi sneered.

"This is his cleverness. He didn't hand it over directly to Ling Xiyue, but through Ling Chuchen. Even if something happens, he can distance himself from it. In addition, even Old Hu, who is so skilled in medicine, didn't find musk in the medicinal materials. If Ling Xiyue really has a problem, it can't be blamed on him."

Shi Hui nodded repeatedly, agreeing with He Tingxi's analysis.

"Fortunately, the eldest princess has a keen nose and discovered it early."

He Tingxi was puzzled when he heard this. "Old Hu, with his superb medical skills, didn't smell it, but she could detect it as soon as she smelled it. This is very puzzling, isn't it?"

"The eldest prince's wife is indeed very powerful. I always feel that she has a lot of secrets." Shi Hui analyzed.

"Well, it's a good thing that she has some medical skills. At least she won't be hurt." He Tingxi said calmly when he thought of Ling Xiyue.

"Yes." Seeing He Tingxi's indifferent expression, Shi Hui didn't say anything more.

At this time, He Tingxi took out a handkerchief from his arms, stared at it, and a look of disappointment slowly appeared on his face.

"I thought Qu Xiaowan would be the girl who saved me, but... "

"Maybe there were so many people that she didn't dare to recognize him." Shi Hui comforted.

He Tingxi shook his head, a hint of sadness appearing on his face.

"If it was really her handkerchief, she would have been dazed the moment she saw it, but she didn't react at all, her expression was very calm, so this handkerchief is not hers."

"Yes, Miss Qu Er, there was no slightest reaction, so it couldn't be her." Shi Hui finally agreed.

He Tingxi glanced at Shi Hui. Although he felt regretful, he couldn't help but admire him.

"But she does play the pipa very well. She is a rare talent."

"Well, at the banquet today, Second Miss Qu was the most outstanding. Even the Empress Dowager applauded her performance." Shi Hui thought of the Empress Dowager and agreed.

As soon as he finished speaking, He Tingxi suddenly thought of something, and he said anxiously: "It is very likely that the Royal Grandmother has taken a fancy to the Second Miss Qu, and she might even promise her to He Jingcheng."

"Promise it to the Second Prince?" Shi Hui was horrified, his eyes wide open.

"The Royal Grandmother originally wanted to use the birthday banquet as an excuse to choose someone she liked. Today, seeing that the Royal Grandmother favors the Second Miss Qu, it is very likely that she will promise her to He Jingcheng." He Tingxi analyzed with a serious face.

"Then, Miss Qu Er is really, that..." Shi Hui suddenly couldn't continue, and there was a hint of regret and pity on his face.

He Tingxi glanced at Shi Hui and immediately understood what Shi Hui meant. He couldn't help but let out a faint sigh.

"Yes, it's a pity, such a good girl."

Upon hearing this, Shi Hui stared at He Tingxi. He felt that He Tingxi's reaction was abnormal, but he did not ask any more questions.

……

Ling Xiyue lay in bed, thinking about the plaster. She tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

I thought to myself: The plaster was given by the Second Prince. On the surface, it was for Ling Chuchen, but actually it was for me. There is no doubt about it.

There is musk hidden in it, and its purpose, needless to say, is to make me miscarry. It seems that he doesn't want me to get pregnant with His Highness's child.

When we first met, Your Highness asked me to keep a distance from the Second Prince. The implication was that I should be on guard against the Second Prince.

This analysis means that although they are two brothers, they are not friendly and even have conflicts.

After a careful analysis, Ling Xiyue suddenly understood.

"Maybe His Highness's leg is thanks to the Second Prince." Ling Xiyue muttered in a low voice.

Then she smiled.

"After years of watching palace fighting dramas, it's finally of some use. It seems that knowing a little about medicine can be of some benefit to me. At least it can help me predict danger."

Thinking about the future, Ling Xiyue began to analyze.

"I have another mission, which is to ensure that Ling Junqi can inherit the family business smoothly. Your Highness is Ling Junqi's backer. If something happens to Your Highness, Madam He and the others will definitely take the opportunity to suppress Ling Junqi. For the sake of Ling Junqi's future, Your Highness must be protected and cannot be defeated by the Second Prince."

"Also, it's time to let Ling Junqi stay by His Highness' side to do things. This way, not only can Ling Junqi's status be improved, but he can also protect His Highness at the same time, killing two birds with one stone."