Chapter 6, Awakening

"Do not say anything!" Feng Wuhen said somewhat domineeringly, "The most important thing is to heal your injuries! I still have many matters that require your assistance, so you must recover quickly!"

The young eunuch did not lead Doctor Chen to the usual prince's quarters, but instead guided him to a side room, indicating for him to enter. Upon stepping through the door, Doctor Chen saw Feng Wuhen's calm face, and his heart involuntarily skipped a beat. This was a scene he had never encountered before; why did he feel a sense of fear? After kneeling to pay his respects, he finally noticed the familiar girl in red lying on the bed behind Feng Wuhen. "What happened to Hongru?" Doctor Chen almost blurted out. Over the past three years, this intelligent girl had left a deep impression on him, caring for him as if she were his own daughter. Now, seeing her in this state, his heart ached.

These were words that Feng Wuhen had never spoken before. Doctor Chen understood that the troubled prince kept everything to himself and rarely spoke to others. Now, he was surprised to hear such words, and he had to acknowledge a fact: His Highness the Seventh had truly changed, and significantly so. In the past, when the wet nurse who had served him for over a decade passed away, he had merely said, "I will accompany you in the future," without a trace of emotion, not even shedding a single tear. Yet now, he had summoned Doctor Chen for the sake of Hongru. Struggling to clear these chaotic thoughts from his mind, Doctor Chen began his diagnosis.

Feng Wuhen stood silently by a railing, yet his emotions were tumultuous like raging waves, unable to find peace. So much had happened in the past few days, each event striking him with overwhelming force. He had gained the wealth he desired, but at the cost of losing the love of his family. It was terrifying that even a biological mother could plot to harm her own child. He could not comprehend how the original Feng Wuhen had endured all these years. However, the self that had taken his place would absolutely not perish so easily. In that distant place, his biological parents still existed, unaware that he had fallen into a dire predicament.

The familiar voice echoed in her ears once again, and for a moment, Hongru almost thought she was dreaming. "Hongru, I don't know what happened, but I can be sure that your injury is closely related to me. Don't worry, I will immediately go and summon the imperial physician. I swear, I will never let anyone around me suffer misfortune again!" These few simple words stirred an indescribable happiness in Hongru's heart... She had finally waited for this day, at this very moment, even if it meant her death, she would have no regrets... "Don't worry, I will immediately go and summon the imperial physician. I swear, I will never let anyone around me suffer misfortune again!" These few simple words stirred an indescribable happiness in Hongru's heart... She had finally waited for this day, at this very moment, even if it meant her death, she would have no regrets...

Your Highness! "Hongru has never felt so fragile before, " you...

Although he was already capable of being a father to two girls, Dr. Chen still felt a twinge of desire in his heart when faced with the two beautiful young ladies. As he lifted his inner garment, even he, who was usually composed, felt a sense of unbearable horror. The marks of the rod were numerous between his legs, and the wounds had not been treated at all, with bloodstains everywhere. The situation with Lvyin was even more serious than with Hongru, as her cries for mercy during the beating were so intense that the eunuchs administering the punishment were particularly harsh, resulting in her remaining unconscious.

Although the palace maids and eunuchs of Fenghua Palace initially hesitated to go to the Imperial Medical Institute, they ultimately yielded under the nearly murderous gaze of Feng Wuhen. No one knew what had truly transpired with this frail and sickly prince, but one thing was certain: the Seventh Prince had changed. This realization made everyone exercise greater caution. Despite being an overlooked prince, the disparity in status still granted him control over life and death within Fenghua Palace. The authority displayed by this Seventh Prince now was indeed worthy of his noble lineage.

Feng Wuhen was about to go and invite the physician when he felt someone grasping his hand. Turning around, he saw the eyes of Hong Ru, filled with deep emotion. In that instant, he forgot everything; in the youth's eyes, only the shadow of the girl in red remained, a gaze capable of melting everything, one he could easily comprehend. "Hong Ru, wait a moment, I will go fetch the physician right away!" Feng Wuhen suddenly came to his senses, feeling embarrassed as he broke free from Hong Ru's grasp and dashed out the door like the wind

You have finally awakened. The familiar voice by her ear made her shudder all over, "If you continue to lie down like this, the Fenghua Palace may perish forever." Feng Wuhen's haggard face revealed that he had not slept well these past few days

Doctor Chen was not clear about what had happened in Fenghua Palace. Clearly, Feng Wuhen's condition was no longer serious, so why did he have to make the trip himself? The little eunuch leading the way was obviously terrified, unable to speak clearly. He slowly shook his head, deciding not to dwell on these matters. Whether it is a blessing or a curse, if it is a curse, one cannot escape it; it is better to leave it to fate.

In the days to come, Fenghua Palace became a flurry of activity. In order to treat the injuries of Hongru and Lvyin, all the palace maids and eunuchs sprang into action under Feng Wuhen's strict orders. Such a grand scene was certainly known to Yu Guifei of Lingbo Palace; however, she did not have the time to clash with her son, whom she had always disliked, over the two palace maids. Her thoughts were entirely occupied with her brother's promotion issue, thus successfully averting a potential uproar. Such a grand scene was certainly known to Yu Guifei of Lingbo Palace; however, she did not have the time to clash with her son, whom she had always disliked, over the two palace maids. Her thoughts were entirely occupied with her brother's promotion issue, thus successfully averting a potential uproar.

"Doctor Chen, the injuries of Hong Ru from www.hetushu.com should not have been treated by you," Feng Wuhen glanced at the unconscious Hong Ru, his eyes revealing unmistakable compassion. "However, her injuries were caused by me, so I must trouble you. The same goes for Lvyin; both of them have external injuries. Although you are not particularly skilled in this area, I kindly ask you to make an effort. Aside from you, it is unlikely that anyone in the palace will care about the fate of Fenghua Palace." Lvyin is the same; both of them have external injuries. Although you are not particularly skilled in this area, I kindly ask you to make an effort. Aside from you, it is unlikely that anyone in the palace will care about the fate of Fenghua Palace."

It was three days later that Hongru woke up again. Perhaps due to her relatively strong constitution, she woke up earlier than Lvyin. The moment she opened her eyes, she realized that she was not in that dark little room; instead, she was in the familiar prince's chamber. This realization left her in a state of panic.

Feng Wuhen looked at the serious expression of Doctor Chen, and his heart couldn't help but feel anxious. "Your Highness, their injuries are quite severe, and since they were not treated in time, I fear..." Doctor Chen had a look of hesitation, "Let’s do this, I will do my utmost!" He gritted his teeth and said, it seemed that this time he would offend a significant figure.

Upon thinking of this, a resolute light shone in Feng Wuhen's eyes. No matter what, he must survive, and live better. Those who wish for his non-existence will one day pay a painful price for it. Furthermore, he must protect every good person around him; this will serve as a gift and a tribute to the departed youth. Feng Wuhen clenched his fists, declaring that he would change this cold place because of himself. The young man made his solemn vow, unaware of the profound impact his sudden presence would have on the future of the dynasty. However, he knew that, regardless of the circumstances, he would no longer be the Feng Wuhen of the past.

Hongru gazed at the departing figure of Feng Wuhen, feeling a strange emotion arise within her. The young man before her was so gentle. She understood that it was a sense of home, a feeling of home that could not be experienced within the palace. She, a humble palace maid, was unexpectedly treated so sincerely by a prince; she did not know how many lifetimes of fortune it had taken to receive such kindness.

In a daze, Hongru felt a warm hand brush against her cheek. Who is it? Who is still concerned about me? She silently called out in her heart. Since being sent here yesterday, only a few close sisters had come to visit, but they were powerless to help. The power of Consort Yu in the palace and her commands were enough to make everyone regard the two innocent palace maids as pariahs, keeping their distance. As for medicine, that was out of the question; who would dare to deliver medicine to two sinners? Although her wounds were painful, what hurt more was her heart. She wondered how the prince was doing. Without Hongru by his side to serve him, was he well? Even at this moment, her heart was still concerned for that young man.