Chapter 343: Feigning Illness

The following day, Lingxiao started feigning illness, staying in the back courtyard. The house doctor from the Marquis's residence bustled about non-stop for most of the day before things finally quieted down.

His Majesty the Emperor also sent someone over, a tall and thin man with a pale face, devoid of facial hair, dressed in a dark purple straight robe.

It was Ding Jin.

When had Ding Jin emerged? In his previous life, Ding Jin was the Grand Eunuch the Emperor trusted most. He was in charge of all palace affairs, and not a single one of the concubines wasn't afraid of him.

From behind the screen, Zuo Xiangning's eyes widened with worry.

Lingxiao really must be careful—if he somehow displeased Ding Jin, or if Ding Jin caught any slip-up and reported it to the Emperor, then no matter how favored Lingxiao was, he would be in big trouble.

"This illness of yours came on quite suddenly," Ding Jin said as he sat on a small stool by Lingxiao's bed.