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

Within the palace, there is a building every five steps and a pavilion every ten steps, with winding corridors and soaring eaves.

Under the sunlight, the gilded tiles shone brightly, creating a magnificent and imposing sight.

This is the most magnificent and solemn palace in the Yue Kingdom, comparable to the Yuanfei City Lord's Mansion.

Lin Ping frowned, having no interest in appreciating the scene; he only hoped that Xia Linglong would be safe and sound.

"How can I get into her bedchamber?" Lin Ping asked anxiously.

To do a good deed to the end, one should see it through to the end.

Xia Yeran only brought him into the palace but didn't have the ability to enter the princess's bedroom, so it was completely useless and only increased Lin Ping's worries.

“That’s the princess’s palace. Even I can’t just go in and out as I please. Besides, the king has sealed it off for the past few days.”

Xia Yeran shook her head and said.

After Xia Linglong was diagnosed with the plague, no one was allowed to approach her except for two palace maids and the imperial physician.

Firstly, it was to ensure the safety of others; secondly, it was to cover one's tracks.

If news of the princess contracting the plague were to reach the general's ears, it would be disastrous; the marriage would certainly be called off, and it could even affect the king's rule.

"Then I'll rush in!" Lin Ping said urgently, even turning on the X-ray function.

This enormous palace might seem like a colossal behemoth or a maze to others, but to Lin Ping, it was nothing more than child's play.

Under X-rays, guards separated by several walls could be seen clearly, and with a bit of luck, they might be able to sneak into Xia Linglong's palace undetected.

After a quick glance, Lin Ping immediately shook his head.

Soldiers inside the palace are conducting a thorough patrol, and there are several watchtowers nearby that will immediately sound the alarm if any suspicious activity is detected.

At that time, Lin Ping will be regarded as an assassin and die without a burial place.

Lin Ping is probably the first person to try and cause trouble in the palace.

"You don't want to live anymore?" Xia Yeran shuddered in fright and quickly grabbed him.

He was a frequent visitor to the royal palace and knew how heavily guarded it was.

Not only were there ordinary guards patrolling, but there were also secret Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) monitoring them. Even a master like Jiang Yunying probably couldn't take more than a hundred steps, let alone a mere Lin Ping.

"Then what should we do? Are we just going to watch her die of illness?"

He also realized he couldn't force his way in, and his expression became even more complicated.

"I cannot take you in, but there is someone else who can."

Xia Linglong smiled faintly, clearly having already come up with a plan.

"Hua Feiying!"

Lin Ping immediately thought of this person.

He was a royal physician and had also been in charge of Xia Linglong's treatment, so he had every reason to treat the princess.

Not only that, he had also witnessed Lin Ping's medical skills and even strongly recommended him to the king, but unfortunately he was rebuffed.

The two hurried to the Imperial Hospital and successfully found Hua Feiying.

"What are your orders, Your Highness?" Hua Feiying asked respectfully, but glanced at Lin Ping with disdain.

"There's something off about that look in his eyes, isn't there?" Lin Ping wondered.

He met Hua Feiying several times, and the latter highly praised his medical skills, even going so far as to provide Xuanjitang with the best medicinal materials.

Seeing Lin Ping at this critical juncture should be like grasping at a straw.

"No need for such formalities, Imperial Physician Hua."

Xia Yeran smiled and helped him up, pointing to Lin Ping and saying, "This is Doctor Lin, you must be familiar with him."

"A miracle doctor? I've heard he's just a greenhorn who never even took the Ministry of Rites exam?"

Hua Feiying replied with a displeased expression.

Previously, he had indeed thought highly of Lin Ping, but after that recommendation, he completely changed his mind.

The king is right; only those who pass the Ministry of Rites examination can be considered true doctors.

Even if Lin Ping has some skills, he can only be considered a quack doctor.

Lin Ping was puzzled by this, so Xia Yeran quickly whispered a few words in his ear, roughly explaining what had happened.

Lin Ping smiled faintly. He understood the other party's predicament. He had almost been punished for recommending him, and he was indeed a little wronged.

"Your Highness's visit isn't just to introduce this person to me, is it?"

Hua Feiying's face gradually darkened; if there had been a teacup nearby, she would have picked it up by now.

“The princess is seriously ill; perhaps Physician Lin has a way to save her,” Xia Yeran said directly.

Hua Feiying had anticipated this outcome. He chuckled dismissively and said sarcastically, "Since he has the means, he can go and treat the princess directly. Why bother coming to me?"

He naturally knew that Lin Ping was incapable of entering the princess's palace, and that he needed to use Lin Ping's help this time.

At that time, he had angered the king with just one sentence. If Lin Ping had been brought directly to the princess, he might have been beheaded.

Xia Yeran looked helpless and was about to explain when Lin Ping stopped her.

"So, does Physician Hua have a way to save the princess?"

“This…” Hua Feiying lowered her head and remained silent.

If he really had a solution, he would have waited until now.

"If something were to happen to the princess, you wouldn't be hoping to escape unscathed, would you?"

Lin Ping said in a sarcastic tone.

The princess's noble status is self-evident, and coupled with the heavy responsibility of marrying the son of the great general, her death would inevitably provoke the king's wrath.

At that time, Hua Feiying will be the first to suffer, and even the entire Imperial Medical Academy will tremble.

"I once thought you were a talented person, but you can say such childish things. If you're here to threaten me, please leave."

Hua Feiying's face was as gloomy as a haze.

He was an imperial physician in the Imperial Medical Academy, and over the decades he had weathered all sorts of storms, so he wasn't afraid of Lin Ping's threats.

"Perhaps you are indifferent to life and death, but as an imperial physician, are you willing to be trampled underfoot by Zhao Zefang? As a doctor, don't you have any ambition?"

Lin Ping continued.

Hua Feiying's face twitched a few times immediately.

He and Zhao Zefang were both imperial physicians, yet he was constantly being trampled underfoot by the other, even during the last recommendation.

Perhaps the king didn't look down on Lin Ping, but rather on Hua Feiying.

A person lives for their reputation, just as a tree lives for its bark. Even the most composed person has a sense of shame.

Besides, he really wanted to see Lin Ping make a move.

Epidemics have been incurable diseases for thousands of years. If we can conquer them in our lifetime, it would be worth dying for.

His brows were furrowed, clearly indicating his hesitation.

"Since you can't cure the princess, why not let me try? What if I succeed? I'm just your medical apprentice; all the credit will be yours!"

Lin Ping always has a knack for understanding people's inner thoughts.

That's true. Anyway, he was helpless with the princess's illness and even resigned himself to fate.

Why not give Lin Ping a chance? It's also giving yourself a chance.

If it can't be cured, there won't be any worse consequences; if it can be cured, it will be a tremendous achievement.

“Alright, I’ll take you to treat the princess right away!” Hua Feiying slapped her thigh and said.

Lin Ping smiled faintly, quickly put on a blue robe, and became Hua Feiying's medical apprentice.

The two hurriedly arrived at the princess's palace and were only allowed to enter after putting on masks.