Making you a son-in-law is not about making you conquer the world.

As night deepened, Xia Yiran tossed and turned, the word "epidemic" constantly echoing in her mind.

He traveled to various countries in his youth and was very knowledgeable, having also heard of many epidemics.

However, the results of these epidemics were heartbreaking, with tens of thousands of people dying at a time, and there was simply no cure.

He was worried about Xia Linglong's condition and thought about asking Lin Ping for help, but he was also afraid that the king would be furious, since the king had already lost his temper when Hua Feiying mentioned him.

Moreover, the Crown Prince has met Lin Ping, and if he rashly enters the palace, his identity may be exposed.

Thinking of Tang Tian's confident demeanor, he could only put his mind at ease again.

If the other party didn't have some skills, he couldn't have become the head of Yiyuantang, nor would he have been appreciated by Imperial Physician Zhao.

For three days in a row, he was so engrossed in handling official business that he ignored Xia Linglong's situation.

In other words, her palace has been sealed off, and even he cannot approach it.

Apart from two palace maids, only a small number of imperial physicians checked on her condition every now and then.

"Your Excellency, there is a palace attendant outside the gate requesting an audience." The gatekeeper rushed over to announce the arrival, not daring to delay for the slightest.

The eunuchs are people in the palace. Even if they have no rank or grade, they can still talk to important people. Something big must have happened.

Xia Yeran's head buzzed, and all sorts of bad images flashed through her mind. She could only hope that the worst had not yet happened.

He rushed to the door, only to find the eunuch looking grave. The eunuch whispered in his ear, "Your Highness, something terrible has happened. The princess's condition is worsening, and one of her two maids has already died."

Xia Yeran's heart skipped a beat; the worst-case scenario he could imagine had still occurred.

As it turned out, Tang Tian's medicine was ineffective against the epidemic, and the dead palace maid was the best proof of that.

Xia Linglong was able to hold on because she had practiced martial arts for many years, which made her much stronger than ordinary palace maids.

"Please go back and tell the princess to hold on!" Xia Yeran said as she took out a silver note.

As the prefect, he had no need to bribe a mere eunuch. The reason he took out the silver notes was to pay the eunuch a fee for his trouble. Going to the princess's palace to bring the message in at this time would be extremely dangerous.

The eunuch reluctantly accepted the silver note. He didn't want to risk his life for money, but he dared not disobey Xia Yeran's orders.

He is, after all, the emperor's nephew, and sooner or later he will return to power. By clinging to this powerful figure, he can rise steadily in the future.

……

At this moment, Lin Ping is showcasing his culinary skills at Mingyue Tower.

Since bringing down Diao Man, there are no more enemies in this huge shopping mall.

His businesses are thriving.

Pang Xingji personally escorted the salt shipments, delivering a batch every three days. He even enjoyed the thrill of driving on the asphalt roads.

The clothing store's business also underwent a dramatic change. Lin Ping sketched several styles of high-end dresses, and the skillful Wang Xiao'e quickly grasped their essence. As soon as they were released, they were snapped up.

In order to earn more profits, Lin Ping created several high-end brands, which naturally came with hefty prices.

If we were to name Lin Ping's areas of expertise, besides treating illnesses, it would be cooking.

He was obsessed with researching various dishes and could launch a new product almost every day, making his business incredibly successful.

Mingyuelou also successfully opened a hot pot restaurant, with long queues of people eating there every day, and there were still many customers outside the door even when it was closing time.

In short, the appearance of chili peppers brought him considerable profits.

In addition to purchasing from the Southern Yue Kingdom, he bought a large tract of land and started cultivating it himself, although it would take some time for the crops to grow.

His passion for researching various delicacies was not purely for making money, but also to satisfy Zhou Xiyin's cravings.

Thinking about her soon-to-be-fat figure, Zhou Xiyin frowned in distress, yet she couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food.

However, no matter how much she ate, she didn't gain weight; she was naturally beautiful.

"Call your boss here!" Several uninvited guests entered the hall, all dressed in black robes and scimitars, which immediately startled the customers.

"The Embroidered Uniform Guard, they are the Embroidered Uniform Guard!" some well-informed customers said tremblingly, and then ran away in a flash.

The Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) were not considered good people by the common people. Wherever they appeared, blood would flow like rivers, so there was no reason for them not to run away.

In an instant, the hall was empty. Even the few brave ones only dared to peek from outside the door.

"One table, two tables..." Lin Ping walked over unhurriedly, but his gaze did not fall on the Imperial Guards. After a long while, he reached out and said, "A total of one thousand taels of silver. Will Commander Jiang pay in cash or in banknotes?"

I have to pay compensation to drive away my guests, even if they are members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"The princess has contracted the plague and is on the verge of death. How can you still have time to do business here?" If looks could kill, Lin Ping would have died a hundred times over.

Jiang Lengyu really wanted to chop him up with a knife; how could there be such a heartless person in the world?

"An epidemic?" Lin Ping was startled, his expression somewhat dazed.

The so-called epidemic is actually a viral infection, which is beyond the medical capabilities of the Wu Kingdom. Even if he were to intervene, it might not be effective.

He initially thought Xia Linglong had only caught a cold, or even was feigning illness to force him to show himself. But from Jiang Lengyu's expression, he got the answer.

"Hmph, what does your princess's illness have to do with me? There are so many imperial physicians in the palace, why do you have to come to a place like mine? Isn't that a bit of a roundabout way to seek medical help?" Lin Ping snorted coldly and turned to leave.

He could never forget what Xia Linglong had done to Zhou Xiyin, and he couldn't get over that hurdle in his heart.

Besides, he's a proud person; once he says he won't do it, he means it.

"Stop right there!" Jiang Lengyu said coldly. "Lin Ping, I didn't expect you to be such a petty person. Even if the princess has done something wrong, you can't just stand by and watch her die, can you? Today you're coming with me whether you like it or not!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the curved knife in Jiang Lengyu's hand flew through the air, about to touch Lin Ping's throat.

To be honest, Lin Ping was initially a little soft-hearted, just wanting to find a way to back down, but the other party used such a threatening tone, which made him very unhappy.

Boring!

A long sword flew through the air, knocking Jiang Lengyu back five or six meters.

Lin Xiaomei stood in front of Lin Ping with her slender figure and said coldly, "Anyone who injures my brother will be killed without mercy!"

She was originally at the realm of the White Lotus, and with these days of diligent practice, she has faintly stepped into the realm of the Black Lotus. A mere centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard is simply not worth mentioning.

Jiang Lengyu staggered to her feet, her cold eyes fixed on Lin Xiaomei. Knowing she was no match for her, she gave a signal to the others beside her and said, "Attack him together! Make sure you take him away!"

Whoosh whoosh!

Six dark figures leaped across rooftops and launched attacks on Lin Xiaomei from different directions.

"Seeing flowers through the mist!" Lin Xiaomei's figure suddenly disappeared, leaving only sharp sword energy that easily cut through the wrists of these people, and the curved blades fell to the ground.