Chapter 408: 408’s weird feeling of wanting to be close Chapter 408: 408’s weird feeling of wanting to be close However, Imperial Physician Zhang also had his own concerns, “It’s fine if you want to use your own medicines, but I must make one thing clear before we proceed. I have perfectly set this young master’s leg bone, and there are no problems with it at the time being. If any issues arise from the medicines later on, then it will no longer be Zhang’s responsibility.”

“Naturally, thank you for your trouble, Imperial Physician Zhang. ” Ye Jiu was not the type to create problems without reason; her ultimate goal was to help Ye Gaosheng’s leg heal faster and to spare him some suffering.

With Ye Jiu’s assurances, Imperial Physician Zhang then compliantly took the medicine, applied it to Ye Gaosheng’s leg, picked up the splint he had prepared earlier, and secured Ye Gaosheng’s leg in place before standing up and wiping the sweat from his forehead.

“As long as the young master takes good care of his leg, there should be no major problems. If Prince Jing has no further need of me, then I shall take my leave,” Imperial Physician Zhang said, looking at Prince Jing with respectful inquiry.

Prince Jing waved his hand dismissively, with the air of one accustomed to being in charge. Although he had been the one to bring the physician over, when it was time to leave, he showed no inclination to escort him out.

Imperial Physician Zhang dared not protest and promptly left with his medical box.

Ye Jiu hastily signaled to Ye Wenzheng with her eyes, and he, understanding her intent, quickly followed Imperial Physician Zhang’s steps out of the room.

Since it was Prince Jing who had personally brought him over, when Ye Wenzheng offered the purse, Imperial Physician Zhang firmly refused to accept it, not daring to take it.

Eventually, due to Ye Wenzheng’s persistence and Zhang’s realization that the other truly wished to give a token of gratitude to foster good will, the Imperial Physician hesitantly accepted after much deliberation.

After all, to leave a favor with someone related to Prince Jing could be beneficial for everyone involved should the need arise in the future.

However, once Imperial Physician Zhang left and curiously opened the purse, he was shocked by the amount of silver notes inside.

Several thousand taels of silver notes filled the purse, a sum of reward money Zhang had never seen before–thus, he couldn’t help but hope for more such good fortune in the future.

In the room, Ye Jiu finally showed a friendly smile towards Prince Jing, “I am very grateful to Prince Jing for extending your help today. Ye Jiu will remember this kindness in her heart and will surely repay it in the future.”

“There is no need for repayment,” said Prince Jing, momentarily uncomfortable as he looked at the face resembling his own, yet also strangely compelled to feel a sense of closeness.

Thus, words slipped out uncontrollably from his mouth, “Rather than waiting to repay me later, why not invite me to a meal now?”

“Naturally, as long as Prince Jing doesn’t mind,” replied Ye Jiu.

Before, when she saw this estranged biological father, she only thought of him as blind in both eyes and heart; otherwise, one couldn’t be unaware of having their own child switched without realizing.

But now, seeing how he had helped her fully without knowing her true identity, Ye Jiu’s feelings towards him had improved considerably.

The two shared a smile, a contrast to their usual encounters where they tried to outdo each other with words. This time, there was a hint of a mutual truce.

As Ye Gaosheng was confined to bed and could not attend the meal, Ye Jiu still considered his feelings when she asked, “Fourth Brother, since you can’t leave your bed just yet, how about I have the waiter prepare the meal and bring it to you later?”

“That would be good,” Ye Gaosheng smiled. “Since you are still young, why not let Wenzheng accompany and host Prince Jing? This way, he can drink a good few cups with Prince Jing on my behalf and thank him for his assistance.”