Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

This deliberately drawn-out tone had already given Xu Huanshan the answer to another question in his mind.

Once he understood, he no longer dared to remain seated in the main seat. He immediately stepped down and knelt before Jun Yanchen, as did Xu Chengzhi, who was opposite Jun Yanchen.

The father and son knelt before Jun Yanchen.

"This humble subject pays his respects to King Yan. It is truly an honor for the Xu family that King Yan has graced our humble abode with his presence."

Yes, what Xu Huanshan really wanted to know was whether Jun Yanchen was the rumored Prince Yan. He had met Zheng Shuyu before, and Zheng Shuyi had even subtly hinted at him.

As for Xu Chengzhi, the successor of the Xu family, Xu Huanshan had no secrets to hide from him, so he had the same question as his father.

In fact, they had all heard the rumors about the King Yan, and the King Yan in the rumors was quite different from the Jun Yanchen in front of them.

But what remains unchanged is the imposing aura emanating from this person. He could conceal it when Gu Nanzhi was around, but now that no one is around, he has no more to hide.

They weren't sure either, given the difference in appearance, but there was an inexplicable suspicion. After all, royal affairs involved power struggles, and rumors couldn't be entirely trusted...

Xu Huanshan then asked a cryptic question, and Jun Yanchen's response completely confirmed his identity.

The surname Jun is not common, and Jun Yanchen lives in Silver Fox Village...

"Mr. Xu, Mr. Xu, please rise. It's not appropriate for others to see this."

The first sentence suggests they might have to kneel for a while longer, but the second sentence immediately gets them up from the ground, clearly indicating a change in their attitude towards Jun Yanchen.

"Your Highness, please take a seat. We apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Although Jun Yanchen is currently exiled here, he is still a renowned war god of the Great Zhou Dynasty at such a young age, and his body is still in good condition.

It's clear that things aren't as simple as they seem on the surface.

Although they were wealthy local merchants, they were insignificant in the face of officials, especially since the other party was a prince, of royal blood.

"It's alright. My wife doesn't like these formalities. Everything will remain the same. Mr. Xu, Mr. Xu, do you understand?"

This father and son were both skilled businessmen, decisive in the market, but they became more reserved and cautious when facing Jun Yanchen.

Don't like red tape?

It cannot be publicized?

I understand, how could I not understand?

That means pretending not to know.

"Understood, understood, please rest assured, Your Highness."

However, even though he understood, he didn't dare to be truly presumptuous in front of Jun Yanchen. Therefore, although he got up, the person who went out hadn't returned yet.

After taking their seats, Xu Huanshan did not go to the main seat at the front, but instead sat down on the right with Xu Chengzhi, thus placing them opposite Jun Yanchen.

At this moment, Jun Yanchen spoke again.

"Young Master Xu is very intelligent."

This time, however, it was a compliment to Xu Chengzhi, which made Xu Huanshanmei realize what was happening, while Xu Chengzhi understood as well.

"Your Highness, it was just a guess that I wanted to take a gamble. I hope Your Highness understands my concerns."

Yes, logically speaking, someone as intelligent as Xu Chengzhi, and a shrewd and calculating businessman at that, wouldn't so easily trust Gu Nanzhi's medical skills.

I also guessed that the second time he met her, he would ask her to come to his home to treat his mother's illness.

He was gambling. The first time he saw Jun Yanchen, he recalled his father's private conversation with him that evening and began to suspect Jun Yanchen's identity.

If that's true, then his drastic change in appearance must be due to the assistance of a highly skilled medical professional.

So when he heard that Gu Nanzhi was a doctor and was going to open a clinic and had taken on two apprentices, he made a decision without much hesitation.

"Um"

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Those in the side hall had no way of knowing what had happened in the main hall. After the group arrived in the side hall, they had Madam Xu sit down and then prepared to examine her.

After all, she was Xu Ruilin's mother, so Gu Nanzhi didn't refuse and chose to take her pulse first.

Gu Nanzhi was very focused when taking the patient's pulse, and everyone else waited quietly.

Gu Nanzhi checked his left wrist pulse, and after about two or three minutes, she checked his right wrist pulse.

"Madam Xu, please switch to your right hand."

Seeing that Gu Nanzhi remained silent and simply switched hands, the waiting person was anxious, but could only suppress their patience and wait for the result.

After about two or three minutes, Gu Nanzhi withdrew her hand.

Xu Ruilin, Xu Qingning, and Madam Xu were all eager to know the diagnosis results.

"Madam Jun, can you tell what the illness is?"

"How is it, Miss Gu?"

"Sister Nanzhi..."

Gu Nanzhi's gaze lingered on the two of them.

"Madam Xu, Second Young Master Xu, Qingning, please wait a moment. May my apprentice, Bai Zang, examine you?"

The three were somewhat puzzled.

"this......"

"Lady Gu..."

Bai Zang was also somewhat surprised. Was his master testing him? Or...?

Trusting Gu Nanzhi, Xu Ruilin spoke first.

"Mother, let Young Master Bai take a look,"

"Yes, Mother, let Young Master Bai take a look first."

Both her son and daughter had spoken, and since it was just a matter of time, Mrs. Xu nodded in agreement.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Young Master Bai."

Bai Zang was not intimidated. He sat in the spot where Gu Nanzhi had been sitting and began to take Madam Xu's pulse, while the others waited quietly.

Like Gu Nanzhi, Bai Zang also used both hands to take the pulse, but it took him a little longer than Gu Nanzhi's method.

Seeing that he had finished the diagnosis, the group's eager gazes shifted again, moving between him and Gu Nanzhi.

At this moment, Gu Nanzhi also spoke up.

"Bai Zang, you go first,"

"Yes, Master,"

Bai Zang received it, and then recounted the information he had gleaned from Madam Xu's pulse.

"Master, Second Young Master Xu, Second Miss Xu, the lady's ailment appears to be a chronic, intractable illness. This illness seems to stem from an abnormality in her skull. However, my medical skills are insufficient to provide a specific treatment method; I can only offer acupuncture supplemented with herbal medicine to alleviate the symptoms..."

Hearing Bai Zang's diagnosis, Gu Nanzhi was satisfied. Taking on this apprentice was incredibly worthwhile; it was practically like getting a free disciple. With a little more instruction, he could certainly carry on her medical legacy...

"Bai Zang is right, and you've done very well,"

Gu Nanzhi affirmed Bai Zang's medical skills and further stated,

"Madam Xu's headache is located in her head, and there is a risky treatment method..."

Is there a cure?

"Lady Gu, tell me how to treat it? What medicine do you need? Just tell me."

"Sister Nanzhi, can you cure my mother's headache? How?"

The Xu siblings only heard about the method to cure themselves and ignored the risky words.

"No rush, this method is quite risky, and I need to provide further diagnosis first,"

Gu Nanzhi seemed to be acting mysteriously, and then turned to Madam Xu.

"Madam Xu, are you feeling a slight headache right now?"

Madam Xu nodded, a hint of pain in her eyes.

"It's important. My head is throbbing slightly. Does Madam Jun have any way to relieve it?"