NOVPUBShen Roujia raised an eyebrow and instinctively turned to Xiao Fu. “Why wasn’t I informed about this?”
Xiao Fu, a bit flustered, replied, “I didn’t see him. It’s likely that the gatekeepers let him in when they saw he was a physician.”
Shen Roujia nodded, then smiled warmly at Li Wei. “Imperial Physician Li, please don’t misunderstand. I’m only concerned for your well-being.”
Li Wei smiled back, “Your Highness is too kind. It’s a physician’s duty to save lives.”
After a brief assessment of Li Wei, Shen Roujia’s expression shifted as she turned away.
While walking, she spoke quietly to Xiao Fu, “Something’s not right with this man. Go find Xu Shiyi and ask him how exactly Li Wei got in.”
When Xu Shiyi heard the full story, he seemed to fall into deep thought. “I remember now. Initially, I wasn’t going to let him in, but he happened to spot Imperial Physician Zhao passing by and called out to him.”
“Imperial Physician Zhao vouched for him, saying that Li Wei was his apprentice and had volunteered to help. They said they would report to you after finishing up.”
“But things got busy, and I forgot about it.”
Shen Roujia nodded slightly, as if something had just clicked. “They’re about to check the food. Follow them discreetly. If you notice anything suspicious, investigate it yourself.”
Xu Shiyi, sensing the gravity of the situation, asked, “Your Highness, do you suspect something is wrong with Li Wei?”
Shen Roujia didn’t confirm or deny it, but she gave Xu Shiyi a look. “If you’re going, go now.”
Without further questions, Xu Shiyi glanced briefly at Xiao Fu, who was still standing there, and then turned to leave.
Shen Roujia, overwhelmed with the complexity of the situation, rubbed her forehead in frustration. “This is such a tangled mess.”
