Steal The Male Lead

7.11

"Empress Dowager, Peng Gurun and His Majesty has come. They also brought along Tang Junwang and another man." Leaning down towards Bai Suixin, Mei Xi softly whispered into her ear. Then, standing up, she took a glance at the two other maids in the room, straightening her back as she sternly looked at them. "You two, go to the kitchen and get the best leaves of tea and a few snack."

"Yes, Head Maid." At once, the two maids bowed and hurried to complete their tasks.

It didn't take long before footsteps could be heard and Bai Suixin lifted her tired eyes. Mei Xi nodded her head as she walked towards the door and opened it.

With a smile on her face, Mei Xi said, "Long live Your Majesty, the Emperor and Your Highness, Peng Gurun, may you live ten thousand years. Please come in." She opened the door to reveal the chairs that were lined up inside of the large room connected to Bai Suixin's sleeping chambers near this room.

Lu Fengmian looked around, fleeting eyes as he quickly looked down. As a fox demon, he could feel a mysterious aura in this room, almost like the scent of death. Thinking this, his mood suddenly plummeted. Because he also found something else, the traces left behind by another fox demon.

Lu Fengmian could see Bai Suixin sitting on the chair, looking at their entourage.

"Mother." Mo Chou and Mo Li greeted as Bai Suixin nodded towards them and they took a seat, understanding her glance.

As soon as they came in, Lu Fengmian and Tang Qingshan knelt on the ground, greeting, "Long live Her Majesty, the Empress Dowager, may you live ten thousand years."

Lu Fengmian could see that while Bai Suixin looked very youthful, there was a sense of tiredness coming from her, a sickly aura.

"You may rise. Take a seat. Tang Junwang, I hope that you have been well." Bai Suixin's eyes were immediately attached to the other man standing next to Tang Qingshan but she didn't say anything else.

"Thank you for your words, Your Majesty. I have been well during this time, needless to say." Tang Qingshan had of course noticed her quick glance.

Mei Xi returned to stand by Bai Suixin as the two maid had now returned and placed the tea and snacks on the table before quickly retreating. As everyone took a quick sip of tea, Mo Chou was the first to bring up the matter.

"Mother, this is Lu Fengmian. He is the one who had helped Tang Junwang during the war. He is also a herbalist and a doctor. As Liwei had told me about your condition while I was with Tang Junwang and Fengmian, I decided to invite him to diagnose you." Mo Chou took a sip of the tea before setting it down on the table.

Lu Fengmian could see that Bai Suixin's mouth rose into a small smile at Mo Chou's words. Bai Suixin looked towards him and smiled. Seeing this, Lu Fengmian also smiled in turn, a very gentle smile like always.

"I see, then I will have to ask of this young man for help." Bai Suixin wasn't too uptight and gave permission right away.

Lu Fengmian glanced secretly towards Tang Qingshan who noticed and nodded back lightly. With that signal, Lu Fengmian stood up from his chair with a small cloth in his hand as he walked towards Bai Suisin. He was nervous, really nervous.

"Please excuse my actions, Your Majesty." Lu Fengmian quickly said as Bai Suixin stuck out her wrist and Lu Fengmian placed the cloth on her wrist to avoid skin contact.

Then, Lu Fengmian bluffed his way through. Placing his fingers on Bai Suixin's wrist, he felt for her pulse. Luckily, the original soul's skills were proving to still be solid.

The room was quiet as everyone waited for Lu Fengmian to finish. In fact, it was tense, even Mo Li was on her edge.

After a few minutes, Lu Fengmian finally got it. Removing his hand, Lu Fengmian looked up to notice that everyone's eyes were placed on him. Without a hint of nervousness, Lu Fengmian looked at Bai Suixin and asked, "Your Majesty, have you been unable to sleep these past few days?"