The Prince’s Nanny, Her Specialty Is Assassination - Chapter 28

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Chapter 28. A Cold is Cheating (1)

“What? Oh, that, that’s…”

Catherine’s complexion darkened rapidly as if recalling something.

“Did something happen?”

“Well, I was working in the annex at the time, so I don’t know the details.”

Catherine glanced at the sleeping prince, then whispered to me.

“The previous caretaker collapsed after drinking poisoned tea, and at that time, His Highness personally went to call for a physician.”

The 3rd Prince’s Palace, located in the most remote part of the imperial palace.

The Medical Institute was quite far from here.

Edwin ran directly to the Medical Institute for the poisoned caretaker, but no physician followed him.

“At that time, the 2nd Prince had pneumonia, so all the physicians were at the 2nd Prince’s Palace.”

“Still, couldn’t they call out at least one person separately?”

“Well, the 2nd Imperial Consort… threatened that no physician could be sent out until the 2nd Prince fully recovered.”

That’s right. Edwin had terrible luck.

Absolutely terrible.

“The previous caretaker was quite elderly. In the end, she couldn’t hold on long because she wasn’t detoxified in time and passed away.”

“…I see.”

Suddenly, I remembered something Edwin had once said to me.

– She died. Because of me.

So that’s why he said such things.

I cast my gaze toward the boy lying in bed.

After the Prince Lloyd incident, he hadn’t said a single word to me for several days.

Moreover, except for meal times, he stayed in bed and didn’t come out even one step.

That’s why I hadn’t noticed his condition earlier.

“What should we do? His Highness hates physicians so much…”

“What do you mean what should we do? We have to bring one.”

I handed Emilia over to Catherine.

“It would be dangerous if his fever gets any higher.”

Before I died, I had a healthy constitution that never caught even a common cold.

My nickname among my old colleagues was “Iron Man” for good reason.

So I couldn’t imagine how much pain the boy was in.

However, I had seen many people who suffered serious aftereffects from high fevers.

‘My role as a caretaker isn’t over yet. If so, I must fulfill my responsibility.’

At least as long as I remained in the position of caretaker, I couldn’t tolerate the boy ending up in such a state.

“I’ll go to the Medical Institute myself, so please take care of His Highness.”

“You’ll go personally? I think it would be better if I went instead.”

Catherine looked somehow anxious.

“It would be more helpful for Their Highnesses if you stayed by their side rather than me…”

She muttered with a voice that had lost confidence.

I could guess the reason.

‘She must be afraid since a big incident with Lloyd almost happened while she was taking care of Their Highnesses.’

But I had no intention of sending her to the Medical Institute.

It was a place that had turned away even a prince who came personally.

If I sent such an innocent and kind woman, it was obvious she wouldn’t even get a single bottle of fever reducer.

“I have no talent for nursing.”

I said with an indifferent face.

“And since His Highness is so ill, he won’t have the strength to run away anywhere.”

“What?”

“This time it would be fine to go outside the palace instead of just the annex. How about taking this opportunity to go for a stroll?”

“Ca-Caretaker!”

Catherine, who had been flustered, finally realized I was teasing her and made a tearful face.

“Don’t tease me! I really thought my heart would stop back then!”

“Then I’ll leave it to you.”

I left the room without even listening to Catherine’s response.

Edwin’s breathing, which I heard last, was getting increasingly rough.

I had to hurry.

After leaving the 3rd Prince’s Palace, I walked slowly.

It didn’t take long for my walk to turn into a run.

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The Medical Bureau of the Bentrum Empire was quite large in scale.

In the vast garden, all kinds of medicinal herbs grew instead of ornamental plants.

I passed through the herb garden and entered the building.

The bitter smell of medicinal herbs and pungent spices stung my nostrils.

I reflexively frowned when someone approached me.

“Which palace are you from?”

It was an old man who appeared to be in his seventies.

On the cloak he wore, a snake climbing up a wooden staff was embroidered.

‘Embroidery symbolizing the god of medicine.’

Then this person must be the highest-ranking physician here.

I answered the physician in a respectful tone.

“I came from the 3rd Prince’s Palace.”

“…The 3rd Prince’s Palace?”

At the mention of the 3rd Prince’s Palace, the physician’s expression twisted strangely.

“Yes. The 3rd Prince is critically ill right now, so if you could send a physician…”

“Oh my, what should we do about this?”

The physician immediately cut off my words and smiled awkwardly.

“It seems difficult right now. All the physicians are currently out on house calls.”

“All of them? What’s the reason?”

“Oh, don’t even mention it. The 2nd Empress collapsed from her chronic illness not long ago, and today she collapsed again. So the Medical Institute is in emergency mode.”

I frowned.

The old man in front of me was lying to me.

I could tell from his expression.

He was smiling as if he were good-natured, but his eyes didn’t move at all.

His pupils kept looking toward the upper left while speaking.

These were characteristics of people who lie.

‘But why?’

The important thing was why he was lying to me.

“Then at least prepare some medicine.”

At my request for medicine, the physician’s eyes changed.

It was like the eyes of a hunting dog that had caught an opportunity.

He smiled brightly and answered.

“Oh my, of course we should prepare medicine! What is troubling His Highness?”

“He has a high fever and keeps coughing. It seems like a cold.”

The physician listened to the symptoms I described and nodded.

“Based on the symptoms, it definitely seems like a cold. I’ll write a prescription for you right away at the pharmacy. Please follow me.”

The old physician accompanied me to the pharmacy.

The pharmacy was located right behind the Medical Institute building.

Befitting a pharmacy in the imperial palace, it was quite large in scale.

However, in the vast pharmacy, there was only one young-looking pharmacist.

As soon as the pharmacist saw the physician, he hurriedly bowed his head.

“I-I greet The Physician! What brings The Physician here personally…?”

“Hehe, what brings me here? I came to prescribe medicine.”

The Physician would be the Emperor’s personal doctor.

This old man had a much higher position than I thought.

“Now then.”

Meanwhile, the doctor immediately wrote out a prescription on the spot.

“Just prepare it like this.”

“Yes, understood.”

The young pharmacist respectfully received the prescription the doctor handed over and began taking out herbs to mix them.

I was silently following the pharmacist’s hands when it happened.

“By the way.”

The Physician suddenly intruded into my field of vision.

“I’ve worked in the palace for 14 years, but this is the first time I’ve seen The Lordling. You must have newly entered the palace?”

“Yes.”

“Excuse me, but may I ask your name?”

Instead of answering, I stared intently at The Physician.

Then he showed an awkward smile with an embarrassed expression.

“Ah, my apologies. My introduction was late. I am the director leading this Medical Institute, Sas Zail.”

Sas Zail. Apparent age 70s. Position: The Physician. Director of the Medical Institute.

‘Somehow that seems like a name that shouldn’t be in the Medical Institute.’

I reviewed his personal information in my head and opened my mouth.

“It’s an honor. I never expected to meet Count Zail here.”

“Oh, you know me?”

How could I not know?

Before I died, I had received several requests from Zail Countship too.

I looked at the surprised Sas Zail and smiled slyly.

“I heard you often go on medical volunteer work to almshouses and temples that don’t usually receive medical benefits. There are widespread rumors that you’re a person of excellent reputation.”

I looked at the surprised Sas Zail and smiled slyly.

“In social circles, you’re known as a famous lovebird couple.”

At my words, Sas’s face slightly crumpled.

“Haha, calling us lovebirds is embarrassing. We just get along as well as other couples.”

He made a slightly uncomfortable smile and suddenly changed the subject.

“By the way, The Lordling must have many hardships too. Having to work in such a place.”

“Such a place?”

“Haha, let’s be honest. Is there anyone who doesn’t know that the 3rd Prince’s Palace is a difficult place to work?”

Suddenly, Sas made a meaningful smile.

“Actually, I have some friendship with The 2nd Imperial Consort. How about it? Why don’t you take this opportunity to move your workplace to the 2nd Imperial Consort’s Palace?”

He had already approached my side and whispered in my ear.

“From what I can see, a beautiful person like The Lordling doesn’t suit a shabby place like the 3rd Prince’s Palace.”

I pulled the corners of my mouth up long on both sides.

‘Sas Zail. A complete scumbag who molests young female patients at almshouses and arbitrarily extorts poor female believers who come to hospitals attached to temples.’

They say a leopard can’t change its spots.

Does he even lay hands on maids in the Imperial Palace?

If the jealous Countess Zail found out, there would be chaos, but he sure has guts.

“I appreciate the offer, but.”

I lightly brushed away the doctor’s hand that was trying to grasp mine.

“I’m fine.”

“Hmm, that’s unfortunate. It’s really a good opportunity.”

Just as Sas was about to spout more nonsense.

“Um, the preparation is finished.”

The pharmacist intruded between me and the doctor and held out a small medicine bottle.

The potion contained in the transparent glass bottle was bright yellow.

“Ahem! How unfortunate. Still, since The Lordling says you dislike it, I won’t recommend it further.”

Sas turned his head with an awkward face.

“Then please return now. I’m also busy, you see.”

The Physician nodded his chin with an arrogant attitude, unlike before.

As if saying he had no business with someone like me anymore, so get lost.

But I had no intention of leaving immediately as he wanted.

There had been something bothering me continuously since earlier.

Fortunately, there was something good placed on the reception desk.

I picked up the pen he had used when writing the prescription.

It was a fountain pen with quite a sharp tip.

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