The Qing Palace, with its carved beams and painted buildings, was magnificent and splendid, demonstrating supreme power and nobility. Led by Master Li, Jiang Yanwan walked through the courtyards and came to the Qing Palace's study. In the study, the Qing Palace sat upright, and although he was old, he still had the same majesty as before.

"Doctor Jiang, how are you?" Prince Qing bowed slightly, with a barely perceptible urgency in his tone.

Jiang Yanwan maintained proper etiquette and responded calmly: "Prince Qing is well, Jiang Yanwan is here as promised."

"Well, Doctor Jiang is indeed trustworthy." Prince Qing changed the subject and said, "However, I invited you here today not just to treat your illness."

Jiang Yanwan had expected this, and remained calm: "Oh? May I ask what Prince Qing thinks?"

Prince Qing stood up and paced around the room with his hands behind his back. "Miss Yan Wan, I know that you are not only an excellent doctor, but also a thoughtful person with a keen insight into people's hearts. The political situation is turbulent now. If I want to consolidate my rule, I need a hidden disease to paralyze those spies who are ready to act."

Jiang Yanwan frowned slightly. Prince Qing’s meaning was very clear. He needed a "disease", a "disease" that would make him seem powerless to control the situation but actually make plans in secret.

"What Prince Qing said is that you want me to issue a false medical diagnosis so that you can take action?" Jiang Yanwan asked directly.

Prince Qing nodded in appreciation: "That's right, and this disease must be convincing but not too obvious. It requires a master to treat it just right."

Jiang Yanwan hesitated for a moment. Such a request would undoubtedly put her at the center of public attention. Once the truth was revealed, the consequences would be disastrous. But thinking of the innocent lives that might be affected, she said, "Jiang Yanwan will do her best to fulfill King Qing's request. But this matter is quite risky. I hope King Qing can guarantee the safety of me and the clinic."

Prince Qing smiled heartily and clapped his hands: "Doctor Jiang, rest assured, my Prince Qing's Mansion will definitely be your strongest shield. As for your clinic, I will secretly send people to protect it and will never let it suffer any damage."

Jiang Yanwan nodded, tacitly accepting the deal. Afterwards, she asked about King Qing's physical condition in detail, and based on the actual situation, she carefully wove a plan for a disease that seemed serious but was actually controllable, which not only met King Qing's needs, but also left enough room for maneuver.

Jiang Yanwan had mixed feelings when she left the Prince Qing's Mansion. She knew that this trip had dragged her into a deeper vortex. But she knew even more clearly that every choice she made was to protect the safety of more people.

Back at the clinic, Wu Junyao and Liu were anxiously waiting for her. Seeing Jiang Yanwan return safely, they felt relieved.

As night fell, the lights in the clinic seemed particularly warm and peaceful. Jiang Yanwan sat by the window, playing with an exquisite silver needle in her hand, with a far-reaching gaze, as if she had penetrated the darkness of the night and looked towards the unpredictable future. Wu Junyao gently opened the door, walked closer step by step with steady steps, and the unspoken tacit understanding made him know that she had something on her mind without words.

"Yan Wan, did the trip to Prince Qing's mansion go smoothly?" Wu Junyao's voice was gentle and concerned. He walked to the table and poured himself a cup of tea. His movements were smooth and natural, as if this was his daily routine.

Jiang Yanwan tilted her head slightly, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Everything is going according to plan, and King Qing is quite satisfied with the plan I proposed. You and I can always turn danger into safety by working together."

Wu Junyao frowned when he heard this. He put down his teacup and looked directly at Jiang Yanwan: "But from your expression, this matter is not as simple as you said. Yanwan, we are partners in adversity. If you have any problems, please speak up."

She sighed. She couldn't hide the truth from this old friend who had fought alongside her for many years. "Prince Qing did ask me for something, but this request made me an important chess piece on his chessboard. I had to write him a fictitious medical condition to cover up his true intentions."

Wu Junyao looked solemn, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Although this plan is risky, it also shows that King Qing recognizes your ability. But Yan Wan, have you ever thought about where you and I will be if the truth comes out one day?"

"I have thought about it. How could I not have thought about it?" Jiang Yanwan smiled bitterly. "But in this chaotic world, it is not easy to stay out of trouble. All I can do is to minimize the impact on innocent people. Prince Qing promised to protect us, and I believe that, at least for now, he is sincere."

Wu Junyao stood up, walked to her side, and patted her shoulder gently: "No matter when, I will stand by your side. Since you have chosen this path, let's face it together until the end."

Jiang Yanwan looked at him gratefully, with warmth flowing in her eyes: "With your words, I feel much more at ease. Tomorrow I have to go to the Qing Palace for a follow-up visit to ensure that everything goes according to plan. Tonight, I want to be alone and calm down to sort out my thoughts."

Wu Junyao nodded without saying anything more. He knew that what Jiang Yanwan needed at the moment was some alone time. "Okay, then you should go to bed early and be careful."

As Wu Junyao slowly left the room, he left behind silence in the room and the flickering candlelight outside the window.

Jiang Yanwan stood up, walked to the window, looked at the starry night sky, and swore to herself that no matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead was, she would use her wisdom and courage to protect this small peaceful place and not let any wind and rain disturb it.

The next morning, the sunlight shone through the gauze curtains and onto Jiang Yanwan's peaceful face.

She stayed awake all night, with a lot of thoughts in her mind, but her eyes still shone with determination. After a simple breakfast, she dressed and prepared to go to the Qing Palace for the first "treatment".

Before leaving, Wu Junyao reminded her again to be careful, and his silent support made her more determined.

Everything was normal in the Qing Palace, except that Jiang Yanwan's mood was different from before. She walked into the Qing Palace with the carefully prepared medicine. Qing seemed to be in a good mood and welcomed Jiang Yanwan's arrival, but also showed a hint of eager expectation.

"Doctor Jiang, can our plan be implemented smoothly?" There was a barely perceptible hint of nervousness in Prince Qing's voice.

"Please rest assured, Prince Qing. As long as you use the medicine according to my instructions, everything will fall into place naturally." Jiang Yanwan's words revealed confidence, but deep in her heart, there were waves of uneasiness.

According to the established plan, Jiang Yanwan began to prepare medicine for King Qing. She carefully measured each herb and ground and mixed it carefully. At this critical moment, a sudden dizziness came over her, catching her off guard. The silver bottle in her hand slipped, and a drop of violent liquid medicine splashed out, landing right on her left eye.

"Ah!" A cry of pain broke the silence in the room. Jiang Yanwan covered her injured eye. The severe pain made her sweat instantly. Seeing this, King Qing was shocked and hurriedly called for help.

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