TGPSAC 06

Chapter 06

Setting the Trap and Luring Him In

Book: The War God’s Consort Stops Pretending—She Is a Cultivation Master
Author: Lin Yilei

Qin Ziguang smiled brilliantly.

“Thank you, Father. With your temperament, you’d actually be well suited to cultivating the Carefree Dao.”

Prince Qin sighed.

“I wish I could cultivate too. Unfortunately, your father lacks the talent and the spiritual roots for it. My daughter… I only hope that before I die, I’ll live to see you… ascend.”

“Ascend? It’s not that easy.”

Qin Ziguang recalled her time in the Upper Realm, where spiritual energy was abundant. Even there, it had taken her a thousand years to reach the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

“Father, I don’t think that old Emperor can tolerate you anymore. You should return to the frontier as soon as possible. If you remain in the capital, I’m afraid he’ll eventually decide to kill you.”

“What about you? Won’t you return to the frontier with me?”

A gleam flashed across Qin Ziguang’s eyes.

“I want to stay. First, I can serve as your eyes and ears here. Second, isn’t that old Emperor hoping to keep me here as a hostage? That’s perfect. I’ve found someone suitable for dual cultivation. If I leave, how could I cultivate with him?”

“The boy from the Xuanyuan family?”

Prince Qin had noticed it too.

Otherwise, his daughter wouldn’t have deliberately clung to Xuanyuan Yu during the events at the palace.

“My daughter, why don’t we simply kidnap Xuanyuan Yu and take him back to the frontier? The Emperor would never allow a marriage between the military and civil factions anyway. You and Xuanyuan Yu could never marry openly for dual cultivation. But if we bring him back to the frontier, then you two can cultivate together.”

Qin Ziguang laughed.

“Who said I wanted to marry him? Dual cultivation doesn’t require marriage. As long as both people are willing, it can be done in secret.

“Besides, someone like Xuanyuan Yu probably can’t be forced. If we try to use force, everything will fall apart.”

“If not by force, then what do you intend to do?”

“I’ve already thought of a way.”

She smiled confidently.

“I’ll lure him into taking the bait.

“I’ve investigated the Xuanyuan family. The person they care about most is the First Prince. Because of his frail health, he has never been able to become Crown Prince.

“That day in the palace, I paid close attention to his complexion. His illness truly is beyond the reach of ordinary medicine. It’s a weakness he was born with.

“He probably doesn’t have many years left to live.

“But…”

She grinned.

“Now that he’s met a divine physician like me, his life isn’t meant to end just yet.”

Qin Ziguang took a pill from her sleeve.

“Father, look at this. This pill can completely restore the First Prince’s health. Don’t you think the Xuanyuan family would do absolutely anything to obtain it?”

Prince Qin gave her a thumbs-up.

“As expected, my daughter always has the best ideas.

“Then let’s do exactly that.

“We’ll lure Xuanyuan Yu into the trap.

“After that, you can do whatever you want with him.”

“Hahaha…”

Father and daughter burst into triumphant laughter.

Meanwhile, at the Xuanyuan residence…

The unsuspecting Xuanyuan Yu suddenly sneezed.

His eyelids even began twitching uncontrollably.

“Young Master, your tea.”

The senior maid serving in his chambers respectfully presented him with a fragrant cup of tea.

After taking a sip, he casually asked,

“Is Miss still making a scene?”

Ever since Xiahou Ying had been thrown into the Imperial Prison, Xuanyuan Qingyun had become impossible to deal with.

One moment she was refusing food.

The next she was threatening to hang herself.

The entire household was at a loss.

The head maid, Xun’er, lowered her head respectfully.

“Young Master, Miss cried herself to sleep. However, she’s still trying every possible way to make connections so she can see… that person.”

Within the Chancellor’s residence, Xiahou Ying’s name had become taboo.

Xuanyuan Yu simply nodded.

“I see.”

He picked up a book and began reading.

Not long afterward, his personal guard entered.

“Young Master, a divine female physician has recently arrived in the capital. She can cure any illness. Perhaps… His Highness the First Prince’s condition…”

“A divine physician?”

Xuanyuan Yu immediately looked up.

“What’s her name? Where is she?”

As long as there was even the slightest chance of curing Xiahou Hong, Xuanyuan Yu would never ignore it.

The First Prince was extremely important to the Chancellor’s residence.

Whether he lived, and whether he eventually ascended the throne, affected the family’s greatest interests.

“We couldn’t discover her name. She has opened a medical clinic on North Street. Every day, countless people line up to seek treatment.”

Xuanyuan Yu and his guard, Gu Feng, headed straight to North Street.

From a distance, he saw a clinic packed with patients waiting outside.

He stood nearby for a while, listening to the conversations around him.

Everyone spoke highly of the mysterious physician.

No matter how difficult the illness, she could cure it.

“Gu Feng, make the arrangements.”

Xuanyuan Yu wanted to meet the divine physician as soon as possible.

If she truly possessed such miraculous medical skills and could heal the First Prince, she could name any price she wished.

Gu Feng quickly returned.

In his hand was a numbered token.

“Young Master, the divine physician said we must wait in line properly.

“No cutting in line.

“Otherwise she won’t treat us.

“Even money won’t change her mind.”

A faint smile appeared on Xuanyuan Yu’s lips.

His emotions remained unreadable.

Still, he obediently joined the queue.

He understood that truly talented people often possessed a certain pride.

Since he had nothing urgent to do, spending half a day waiting to meet this physician was acceptable.

“Next.”

Behind a veil, Qin Ziguang watched the next patient sit before her.

Xuanyuan Yu.

She secretly smiled.

He had taken the bait.

“What’s troubling you?”

She casually felt the pulse of someone who was perfectly healthy and raised an eyebrow.

Xuanyuan Yu studied the veiled physician.

Those eyes…

They seemed strangely familiar.

Her voice also sounded familiar.

One person came to mind.

Qin Ziguang.

Could it possibly be her?

“Well?”

Qin Ziguang urged.

“What’s wrong with you? I’m taking your pulse, and you’re obviously not mute.”

Xuanyuan Yu replied,

“Take a look and prescribe whatever medicine you think my body needs. I’d like to improve my health. Lately I haven’t been sleeping very well.”

“I understand.”

She casually wrote a prescription and handed it over.

Only three herbs.

Xuanyuan Yu glanced at it.

They were all common medicinal herbs.

“You’re sure these three are enough?”

Qin Ziguang nodded.

“Medicine doesn’t need to be complicated. More ingredients only waste herbs and money.

“Young Master, there’s nothing wrong with your body. Your pulse is perfectly healthy.

“You simply have too many worries weighing on your mind.

“These herbs clear internal heat and calm the spirit.

“Take them, and they’ll definitely work.”

“Very well.”

Xuanyuan Yu accepted the prescription.

He wanted to see whether this divine physician truly possessed extraordinary ability.

So he personally decided to test her.

He had Gu Feng purchase the herbs.

That very night, he drank the medicine.

To his surprise, although all his worries remained, he slept exceptionally well.

The next morning, he immediately instructed Gu Feng,

“Go.

“Invite the divine physician to our residence.

“Tell her that aside from the imperial throne itself, there is nothing in Dongxia that the Chancellor’s residence cannot accomplish.

“She will come.”

He didn’t believe anyone desired nothing.

Even if she had no current requests, everyone wanted a favor from the Chancellor’s residence.

“Yes, Young Master.”

Gu Feng left to invite her.

An hour later, he returned, bringing the divine physician to the Chancellor’s residence.

She was still wearing a veil.

Xuanyuan Yu looked at her carefully.

Those eyes…

Suddenly, his expression changed.

“You’re not yesterday’s divine physician.

“Who are you?”

The impostor answered without hesitation.

“Young Master, my mistress has been treating patients continuously these past few days and has become rather exhausted. She has entered secluded cultivation for half a month.

“So she instructed me, her personal maid, to continue seeing patients in her place.

“My medical skills are also quite good.

“Young Master, would you like to receive treatment?”

The fake physician was none other than Xiao Tao, Qin Ziguang’s personal maid who had grown up alongside her since childhood.

When Qin Ziguang came to the capital, she had brought only Xiao Tao and several guards with her.

Xuanyuan Yu narrowed his eyes.

“She’s entered secluded cultivation for half a month?

“Tell me.

“What will it take for me to meet your mistress?”