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Lin Xian had never taken the initiative to seek out Ouyang Leyuan, but upon hearing that Lin Xian was looking for her, she happily dressed up before going to the guest room.

Lin Xian was having his morning meal, but he was so concerned about Shen Chuwei that he’d hardly eaten a couple of bites before he couldn’t eat any more.

Footsteps approached from outside the door, and he guessed it was Ouyang Leyuan. The difference in their footsteps was that Shen Chuwei’s were light and brisk, just like her, making her company very easy.

Meanwhile, Ouyang Leyuan’s footsteps were hurried yet slow, clearly forced with some deliberation, just like her—trying to appear gentle despite a bad temper.

Ouyang Leyuan walked in and, upon seeing Lin Xian, sat down in front of him, her eyes unable to hide her delight, "Lin Xian, the maid told me you were looking for me, is there something you need?"

Lin Xian said, "There is something I’d like to ask for your help with."

Ouyang Leyuan replied readily, "What is it? Whatever you say, I will definitely help."

Lin Xian was too worried about Shen Chuwei to beat around the bush and got straight to the point, "I want to see Doctor Shen."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Leyuan’s expression changed, "Why do you want to see Doctor Shen? He’s nothing but a swindler. My third brother was nearly killed by him."

Lin Xian noticed the change in Ouyang Leyuan’s tone, and he softened his voice, "I don’t think Doctor Shen is that kind of person. You could let Doctor Shen take another look at your third brother’s condition; there might be a turn for the better."

Ouyang Leyuan already disliked Doctor Shen and couldn’t help feeling a bit upset to hear Lin Xian speak for him. However, she kept up a good facade.

"Lin Xian, you’re not familiar with Doctor Shen either. Why speak on his behalf?"

Lin Xian replied indifferently, "There’s a saying, ’once bitten, twice shy.’ Sharing the guest room and having a few conversations makes us acquainted. Besides, she has treated my eyes."

Ouyang Leyuan’s expression changed upon hearing this, "You actually let him treat your eyes? He’s a con artist from Jianghu, young but with plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Aren’t you afraid he’ll harm you?"

"Why would she harm me when I’ve done her no wrong?" Lin Xian paused here, calming the displeasure in his heart, before he continued with a sigh, "I can see a bit with my eyes now."

Lin Xian had never wanted others to know about his recovering sight, but for the sake of Shen Chuwei, he still decided to make an exception and try.

Ouyang Leyuan had always hoped for Lin Xian to regain his sight so he could see her, and now that he could, of course, she was thrilled.

"Really? Can you see me then?"

"I just need Doctor Shen to change the medicine two more times. If I don’t continue the treatment, my eyesight is in danger..." Lin Xian didn’t finish his sentence, its implication clear without words.

Ouyang Leyuan was no fool and could naturally read between the lines. Lin Xian was worried that if Doctor Shen was punished and expelled from the Imperial City, no one would continue to treat his eyes.

"Don’t worry, I’ll help you."

This was a perfect opportunity for her to propose a deal to Doctor Shen. To secure her own release, she must trade Xuetuan. Wanting to save her skin, she would surely agree.

By doing Lin Xian a favor, she would make him remember her kindness—a win-win situation.

Meanwhile, inside the confinement room,

Shen Chuwei had been busy till late the previous night. The confinement room had no bed, and she could only sleep against the wall.

The door to the confinement room was opened from the outside, emitting a metallic clanging sound.

Qin Xiao had been awake the whole time. Seeing someone enter, he nudged Shen Chuwei, "Young master, young master, someone’s coming in."

Shen Chuwei woke from her slumber, rubbed her eyes, and recognized the tall, well-built man who entered. He was dressed in black with a blue-trimmed headband and three slender, twisted braids hanging on the right side.

She instantly recognized him as the Clan Leader’s second son, Ouyang Jingxuan.

Ouyang Jingxuan looked down at Doctor Shen from on high, without the slightest hint of respect, "Doctor Shen, please come with me."

Shen Chuwei stood up, supporting Qin Xiao. It had been such a busy night; she hadn’t had the time to bathe and felt grubby all over. Although lazy, it didn’t mean she didn’t like being clean.

She patted the dust off her clothes before looking up at Ouyang Jingxuan, "Where to?"

Ouyang Jingxuan’s lips curled with a cold sneer, "For a venomous Jianghu fraud like you, the natural course is a public display in the streets, letting the entire Xingmiao Clan see the deceiver, to prevent being fooled again."

Upon hearing the words ’public display’, Qin Xiao’s face immediately darkened. Could they really dare to make the Crown Princess of Daxia be paraded in the streets?

Stepping forward to shield Shen Chuwei, he spoke bluntly, "My young master’s medical skills are exquisite; he can cure a hundred poisons. He brought the third master back from his coma, and his spirit has improved. All of these prove my young master’s exceptional medical ability."