Li Delu replied, "The records of the Imperial Household Department say that she was from the South and her name was Shi Ziyan. She had a very miserable life. Her parents died in a flood, and she was sold into the capital when she was young!"

Lin Yiwan blinked her eyes. Shi Ziyan, this name is quite strange.

Just as she was about to ask a few more questions, she suddenly heard a timid voice from outside, "Eunuch Li, are you there? I'm here to bring snow pear soup to the Emperor and Marquis Zhan Yi. I need you to go in and let them know!"

Li Delu hurried out: "Okay, I'll take you in now!"

Lin Yiwan also spoke up, "So there's snow pear soup. I wonder if this lady is enjoying it. Can I have a bowl too?"

The purple-robed woman suddenly saw her and immediately bowed politely: "This servant greets the Marquis!"

Lin Yiwan calmly ordered: "Raise your head!"

The woman in purple looked at her anxiously, her small face, the size of a palm, filled with fear and tension.

It can be said that this was the first time that Lin Yiwan had seen such a pair of innocent eyes like a deer. Having lived two lives, she believed that she was very good at judging people.

But at this moment, she didn't see any clues.

What was more important was that she didn't know why, but she had a terrifying urge to protect her.

Oh no, it’s too dangerous!

Lin Yiwan quickly looked away, clearing her mind of all thoughts.

Li Delu quickly spoke up: "Miss Zi Yan, since the Marquis' wife wants to drink snow pear soup, give her a bowl first!"

Shi Ziyan nodded cautiously and quickly took out a bowl of steaming pear soup from the food box.

Lin Yiwan had just said it casually, but when she saw her handing it over with both hands, she subconsciously wanted to take it.

The accident happened in an instant, and the bowl of boiling hot pear soup spilled all over the back of Shi Ziyan's hand.

"Ah, it hurts!" She suddenly let out a shrill scream.

Emperor Sheng An and Zhan Yan in the imperial study were alarmed and hurried out.

Shi Ziyan was terrified and kept kowtowing and apologizing: "Madam Hou, I was careless. Please forgive me!"

Lin Yiwan frowned, and a hint of sarcasm flashed across the corner of her lips.

No matter how innocent he is, he is indeed a master with his own methods.

Emperor Sheng An quickly asked, "What's going on?"

Shi Ziyan tearfully explained, "Your Majesty, I brought you some snow pear soup. The Marquis' wife said she wanted a bowl too, so I served it to her. Unexpectedly, my hand slipped and I knocked it over. It's all my fault. I'm so stupid I can't even do such a small thing!"

Emperor Sheng An walked up to her on the debris on the ground and saw that the back of her hand had been burned a horrifying blood red.

He said in a deep voice: "You are indeed clumsy, why don't you get down quickly and don't stay here and embarrass yourself!"

How could Lin Yiwan not see that Emperor Sheng An was scolding her but actually protecting her?

No wonder the queen was disappointed, it turned out that he had set his sights on another woman!

What a dog!

Of course, she was just cursing in her heart to satisfy her own desire, but she didn't really dare to criticize the king of this country.

Li Delu received a hint from Emperor Sheng An, and he quickly bent down to help Shi Ziyan up and took her to the side hall.

Emperor Sheng An then asked Lin Yiwan nervously, "Are you okay? Did you get burned?"

Lin Yiwan would not tolerate any grain of sand in her eyes. At this moment, she had begun to dislike the emperor's hypocrisy. Although the queen was wrong, his indifference was even more chilling.

She asked distantly, "Brother Emperor, what would you do if I got burned? Would you call that little palace maid back to punish her?"

Emperor Sheng An almost blurted out: "Of course!"

Lin Yiwan suddenly let out a breath of foul air. She also felt that she was not capable enough. Why would she be angry with the king of a country?

What qualifications does she have?

Not to mention that he is now protecting a little palace maid, even if he deposes the queen, no one dares to question him.

After all, he is the supreme ruler of the Sheng Dynasty!

After figuring this out, she said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your concern, my royal brother. I wasn't burned. I just want to remind you that the Second Prince was burned, and the real culprit behind it is still hiding in the harem!"

Emperor Sheng An's expression suddenly changed. He asked anxiously, "Wan Wan, have you found any clues?"

She shook her head. "Not yet. I just feel that person will not let this go. Before the murderer is caught, my royal brother should investigate the people around the two princes more closely!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a young eunuch ran over with an anxious look on his face and said, "Your Majesty, please go check on the Second Prince. He just drank the medicine given by Old Doctor Lin and he's already dead!"

Emperor Sheng An's vision went dark. If Zhan Yan hadn't reached out to support him in time, he would have fallen headfirst to the ground.

He glared at the young eunuch with a stern look in his eyes: "What did you just say? Tell me again, how is the Second Prince?"

The eunuch replied tremblingly: "No, he's dead!"

Emperor Sheng An did not hesitate any longer and ran quickly towards the palace where the second prince lived.

Lin Yiwan's heart sank to the bottom. If the second prince really died at the hands of his grandfather, even if the emperor did not punish the Lin family, those important officials in the court would not let it go.

No, she must not let anything happen to the Second Prince!

She ran even faster and disappeared in an instant.

At this time, the Second Prince's palace was silent. Many palace servants were kneeling in the hall, not even daring to breathe.

Lin Yiwan rushed to the solemn and grim-faced Doctor Lin and asked, "Grandfather, what is the Second Prince's condition like now?"

Doctor Lin said helplessly, "Wanwan, I don't know what happened, but her condition suddenly worsened, all her organs failed, and she's dead!"

Lin Yiwan didn't hesitate and immediately reached out to take his pulse.

Old Doctor Lin did not stop her and let her do it.

After a moment, Lin Yiwan hurriedly said, "Grandfather, we can only use one last method. Puncture the key acupoints on the soles of his feet to gradually restore his heart and blood circulation!"

Doctor Lin was shocked and asked, "Wanwan, isn't this a bit risky?"

Lin Yiwan lowered her voice and said, "Grandfather, you know, if the Second Prince dies in your hands, then the knot between us and the Emperor and Empress will be unresolved. So, we can't let him die. Even if it means taking risks, we must try our best!"

Doctor Lin was silent for a moment before making a decision. He said coldly, "Let me do it. No matter what the outcome is, I will bear the consequences alone!"

Lin Yiwan shook her head vigorously: "Grandfather, you have to face the reality. Whether it is you or me, there is no difference at all. I am more familiar with the soul-returning needle. I can do it!"

Doctor Lin had no choice but to agree: "Okay, I'll go out and stop the emperor and ask him to give you some time!"

He turned around and walked out quickly, closing the door tightly.

Lin Yiwan immediately started acupuncture without any delay.

At this time, Emperor Sheng An and the Empress had both arrived. They were shocked to see the old doctor Lin kneeling outside.

Emperor Sheng An was the first to ask, "Master Lin, where is Wanwan?"

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