Forced to die for his loyalty, he was reborn in the arms of the cold and cruel regent!

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince couldn't help but let out a low, suppressed cough. However, a gentle smile bloomed on his pale face, like a ray of warm sunshine: "Yes, the friendship between us has long surpassed the ordinary. We are true friends."

Shen Mengyao looked at the Fifth Prince carefully and found that he was indeed somewhat similar to the Emperor. Both had sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and a look that revealed something extraordinary.

But perhaps because he had been ill for many years and had been away from the disputes of the court, the Fifth Prince had a more gentle temperament and less of the sharpness and edge of the royal family.

She sighed softly, unable to hide her worries: "I am really worried about the condition of the Royal Grandmother. I wanted to find a famous doctor to come to the palace for treatment, but..."

Before he could finish his words, he was gently interrupted by the Fifth Prince.

"The Empress Dowager will definitely not agree to this easily." The Fifth Prince said with some certainty and helplessness: "If this matter gets out, saying that the imperial doctors in the palace are helpless and need folk doctors to help, wouldn't that bring shame to the royal family?"

Shen Mengyao frowned and continued worriedly, "The masters of the world often hide in the streets. Not everyone yearns for the high life in the palace. There are people with superb medical skills among the people. I must try to convince the Empress Dowager and let her agree to this proposal."

Recalling the regrets and pains of her past life, Shen Mengyao knew that if she let it go again, the ending might repeat itself.

Reborn in this life, she vowed to protect everything she cherished and not let anyone leave her life easily.

The Fifth Prince stared at her rock-hard appearance, and a ripple appeared in his heart. His voice was like a spring in the mountains, flowing gently, "The princess is so bold and resolute, which is really admirable. As long as she perseveres, maybe one day she will be able to impress the Empress Dowager."

Upon hearing this, Shen Mengyao shook her head slightly, a trace of worry flashed across her brows, and then she thought of the Fifth Prince's own health condition, and hurriedly asked with concern: "Fifth Prince, you also need to take care of your own health. I happen to have met a miraculous doctor in the martial arts world, who has extraordinary medical skills and may be able to treat you."

Hearing this, the Fifth Prince shook his head firmly and rejected the good intention. Shen Mengyao was puzzled. Why did he refuse such a good thing? She thought to herself that maybe she would know after a try. Whether it was successful or not, she had to let the doctor see it before making a final conclusion.

Seeing this, the Fifth Prince covered his lips lightly, with a smile that showed a bit of helplessness and relief, and slowly explained: "Don't worry, Princess. I was born with this disease. Although it is an indisputable fact that I am weak and sickly, I am not so fragile that I will fall down at the touch of a wind. Besides, I don't want to trouble others too much. As long as the medicine I take on a daily basis can maintain my health, I am satisfied."

Upon hearing this, Shen Mengyao couldn't help but sigh softly, her eyes full of sympathy for the Fifth Prince: "Fifth Prince, don't underestimate yourself. Even if it is a congenital disease, it is possible to find a way to recuperate and regain health."

"That's fine. This is fine." The fifth prince smiled and didn't care.

Unable to persuade her, Shen Mengyao had no choice but to give up.

When she was riding in the carriage back to the mansion, Cuiwei was waiting for her with a cloak. When she saw her coming back, she rushed forward with worry: "The princess hasn't come back for a long time, I was worried to death."

"It's nothing serious, it's just that the Empress Dowager's illness has been recurring." Shen Mengyao sighed slowly.

"Could it be that the Queen Mother wants you to go to the National Temple to copy Buddhist scriptures again?" Cuiwei was worried: "That's impossible. The last time you went to that desolate place, you encountered such a serious incident on the way back. You were worried about the Queen Mother's health and didn't want to tell her, but you can't put yourself in danger again."

"It's not because of this. It's just that Aunt Fuqing was frightened, so she sent someone to let me into the palace." Shen Mengyao explained as she got off the carriage.

Cuiwei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At night, when Shen Mengyao brought the cooked soup to the Regent's Palace, she went to see the divine doctor Su.

"Dr. Su, I have an unwelcome request."

Doctor Su lay carelessly on a tree branch in the yard, fanning himself gently: "What patient do you want me to see again?"

"She took care of me when I was growing up. Without her, I wouldn't be where I am today. She is the current empress dowager. I have been ill recently and have been unable to receive any medical treatment. I hope that a miracle doctor can come to the palace to treat me." Shen Mengyao pleaded earnestly.

Doctor Su slowly stopped fanning himself with the fan, sneered and said, "The Queen Mother in the palace? Aren't there many imperial doctors serving her? Why do they need a wandering doctor like me? Are the imperial doctors in the palace incompetent?"

Shen Mengyao was speechless for a moment, and after a long time she explained: "Maybe they are not as knowledgeable as the miracle doctor."

Doctor Su raised his head carelessly, leaned against the tree and closed his eyes: "It is already a great mercy from me that you can enter the capital. You can't even let me enter the palace."

Shen Mengyao saw that Dr. Su was determined. Although she was unwilling, she also knew that forcing someone to do something was not what a gentleman did. She took a deep breath.

"If the miracle doctor has made up his mind, Meng Yao won't force it."

Doctor Su closed his eyes and ignored her, so she had no choice but to leave the courtyard temporarily and go to the bedroom.

Perhaps because of the recent close contacts, she had unimpeded access to the Regent's Palace. When she arrived at the bedroom door and was about to raise her hand to knock, she heard Bei Lan's voice coming from inside.

"Your Highness, the court officials we investigated earlier are making good progress."

"Very good." Qi Sui'an's calm voice came.

Bei Lan hesitated for a while and then said, "Your Highness, you have not appeared in the court for dozens of days. There are constant speculations outside. I think those villains are ready to make a move again."

After a moment of silence, Qi Sui'an said, "Then why not see what tricks they have?"

The two discussed the developments in the court for a while, and Bei Lan also said that the situation was stable for the time being, but the forces behind the scenes were ready to move again.

Shen Mengyao confirmed that the conversation inside the room had stopped, then she knocked on the door and entered gently, saying gently: "Your Highness, I heard the miracle doctor mention before that drinking some soup that nourishes the qi and blood will be of great benefit to your health, so I specially made this soup. Please try it and see if it suits your taste."

Qi Sui'an couldn't help but feel a hint of expectation in his heart, but he pretended to be casual and asked, "This soup was made by you yourself?"

Shen Mengyao smiled slightly, lowered her head with a bit of humility in her eyes: "It's just some ordinary skills, not difficult."

Qi Sui'an felt even warmer when he heard this, but he still maintained a proper politeness on his face: "It is my honor that you are willing to cook for me."