Mister Liu did not dare express any form of dissatisfaction at the Ghost Doctor’s words. He could only respond respectfully, “As you wish, Ghost Doctor.”

　　“Little girl,” The Ghost Doctor turned to look at Gu Ruoyun, her expression carrying a hint of flattery, “How did you manage to refine that Beauty Rejuvenation Pill? Can you teach me?”

　　At the beginning, the Ghost Doctor was only willing to listen to Gu Ruoyun, simply because of the oath she had to make. However, once she knew that Gu Ruoyun was indeed the one who had refined the Beauty Rejuvenation pill, her attitude completely changed. She did not even dare to have the slightest trace of disrespect in her voice.

　　Gu Ruoyun, on the other hand, had admitted to refining the Beauty Rejuvenation Pill on her own, simply to make the Ghost Doctor obey her more willingly!

　　“About that… I’ll have to ask my teacher for his opinion.”

　　Gu Ruoyun rubbed her nose. Of course, this teacher was completely imaginary, but the Ghost Doctor did not suspect anything at all.

　　Based on Gu Ruoyun’s age, how could she have refined a legendary pill, if she did not have a teacher? The Ghost Doctor thought. Furthermore, her teacher is probably an old demon who had lived for many, many years…

　　“How about this then… Accept me as your disciple, little girl. You should feel proud of having the Ghost Doctor as your disciple.” The Ghost Doctor chuckled. Clearly, in her eyes, Gu Ruoyun was like a juicy slab of meat.

　　Gu Ruoyun glanced at the Ghost Doctor’s smiling face, which was filled with flattery. She then shrugged and said, “Your medical skills aren’t good enough. You’re not worthy to become my disciple.”

　　If this had come out from any other person’s mouth, the Ghost Doctor would surely have snorted in disdain but coming from her? She was a genius who could refine pills! The Ghost Doctor’s medical skills were indeed paled in comparison to her.

　　After giving her answer, Gu Ruoyun bid farewell to Mister Liu, “My business is done here. Thank you for your guidance today, farewell.”

　　She then turned and headed towards the door.

　　Upon seeing that Gu Ruoyun was about to disappear, the Ghost Doctor no longer cared about her act. She hurriedly ran after her.

　　“Wait for me, little master! Please, wait!”

　　…

　　Meanwhile, in the imperial courtyard, Imperial Concubine Ling was relaxing on a chaise lounge. She then turned towards a palace maid beside her and asked, “Where did His Imperial Highness go to after the dismissal of the morning court today?”

　　The palace maid replied respectfully, “It seems that the fourth prince of Vermillion Bird Country has come for a visit, so His Imperial Highness went to give him a welcome.”

　　“The fourth prince of Vermillion Bird Country?” Imperial Concubine Ling frowned. Suddenly, a voice was heard from outside her door.

　　“Imperial Concubine, the second granddaughter of the Ling family, Ling Yu, is requesting for an audience.”

　　“Xiao Ling Yu?” Imperial Concubine Ling rubbed her temples, feeling a headache, “That girl loves to cause trouble and has already caused no small amount of trouble for the Ling family. I wonder why she’s here today… Let her in, servants.”

　　Just as she gave the order, a fragrant breeze that came with the sound of loud sobbing blew in from outside the hall.

　　Ling Yu threw herself into Imperial Concubine Ling’s embrace, and cried out miserably, “Aunty! You have to bring justice for Grandfather and Brother!”

　　“What’s happened to your grandfather and your brother?” Imperial Concubine Ling asked as she frowned elegantly.

　　His Imperial Highness did not like his concubines to ask about matters outside the palace. The moment they entered the palace would be the same moment they severed any ties they had to the outside world. No news from outside the palace would ever reach her ears…

　　Thus, Imperial Concubine Ling still did not know of what had befallen the Ling family.

　　“Aunt, Grandfather is dead because of Gu Ruoyun! She’s even caused my brother to become a cripple. He was even taken away by the Luo family!”

　　“What did you say?”

　　Imperial Concubine Ling rose from her seat immediately, and tightly clenched her fists. She slowly asked, “Is this true?”

　　“It’s all true,” Ling Yu cried pitifully, “Gu Ruoyun allowed someone on her side to kill Grandfather. She’s even crippled Brother herself. However, Second Granduncle is refusing to avenge Grandfather and Brother. After Grandfather passed away, he took full control of the family and has even sent people to watch over me so that I wouldn’t enter the palace to inform you about this. I had a hard time escaping the spies he had and running here to you.”