The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 218

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

Chapter 218

While I was bewildered, I felt a bit confused. Meanwhile, Sylvester, who seemed not to notice my state, continued excitedly sharing various stories.

It was when I heard that Raon had discovered quite an important issue in the documents the Crown Prince had thrown at him to trap him.

Sylvester stopped mid-sentence and sneered, as if he was incredulous.

“To think they’d embezzle medicinal herbs sold to the battlefield. Aren’t they afraid of the consequences…? As expected, it would be better if the Eight Families disappeared.”

It seemed the issue Raon discovered was about embezzling military supplies.

The survivors of the Eight Families who fled to the capital were apparently causing problems in the Imperial Capital too, but honestly, it wasn’t surprising.

Anyway, while I was feeling a small confusion, Sylvester changed the topic by cursing about the Eight Families, especially his own family, making it awkward to ask.

‘Hmm, anyway, Raon seems… to be doing well?’

I had been worried that he might be sick or struggling, or suffering because of the sinister and vicious people there.

Whether it was Raon’s ability or Uncle’s advice guiding him from the side, I wasn’t sure, but even that strict Sylvester was constantly praising him.

I secretly felt proud.

“But about the Second Prince… his beauty really is remarkable.”

Just then, Sylvester changed the topic again.

“Right?”

My eyes sparkled as I brightened up. Our fox’s beauty is beyond words.

Sylvester widened his eyes briefly at my reaction, then soon nodded with an ‘aha’ expression.

“Yes, I heard that the Second Prince’s Mother was also a great beauty… Ah, perhaps that’s why all the palace maids and young ladies who visit can’t take their eyes off him.”

“Uh…?”

“I heard some impatient young lady even pestered her family to send a marriage proposal…”

I blinked. I see, I should respond, but for a moment the answer didn’t come naturally.

…It was strange.

I grabbed my throat and tilted my head. What was this?

“So… ahem, what happened?”

“Ah, the Second Prince rejected it. That family probably got severely scolded by the Crown Prince too. After discovering the embezzlement of military supplies, they became a real thorn in his side.”

What followed was that if the Crown Prince hadn’t departed for the plains, Raon would have suffered terrible harassment from his Brother.

I agreed with his opinion. That Crown Prince bastard took pleasure in viciously tormenting those who fell out of his favor.

I could clearly picture his face giggling as he fed me poison.

The conversation continued for a while, and though I could hear more stories about Raon, my heart felt somewhat restless for some reason.

I had definitely wanted him to do well, but now that he apparently was doing so well, why did I feel good yet somehow a little empty and disappointed?

I’m really awful. I shook my head.

Now Sylvester’s story was nearing its end.

“Sylvester, I have something I want to ask you too.”

While calling him out was mostly because of Raon, I had other business as well.

I took out a piece of paper from my chest and handed it to Sylvester.

“The Imperial Palace has been secretly collecting these things, right? I heard they’ve been buying them up over several years.”

What I gave him contained the information the Shaman had provided. Sylvester’s eyes narrowed as he read the paper.

Since he was in charge of the Imperial Palace’s treasure warehouses and supply-related duties, he seemed to have some idea.

“Ah… Hmm. Ha…”

He ran his hand through his hair.

“Yes, now that I see it this way, I understand. Probably… what you’re thinking, Family Head, is correct.”

I took the paper back and put it inside my clothes. Time was almost up now.

I was about to say farewell when he suddenly spoke up.

“Family Head, I roughly know about the plan. But there’s one thing I’m curious about.”

He had a serious expression.

“I don’t know the details, but if the Imperial Palace is overthrown at the end of your plan, what will happen to the Empire?”

I stared at him intently.

“Certainly, I terribly hate my family and the Eight Families, but that doesn’t mean I want my country to disappear like this.”

A country that loses its king falls into chaos. It was an obvious story. He hesitated, then spoke carefully.

Lowering his voice even though no sound would escape anyway.

“…Does His Highness the Second Prince have no intention of inheriting the throne?”

With calm, deep eyes, he whispered quietly to me. If Raon had any intention of becoming Emperor.

He was prepared to pledge his loyalty.

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The Crown Prince would die and the sick Emperor wouldn’t live long, so only one person would remain among the Imperial Family.

Though it was an obvious story, it was something I hadn’t thought about until now.

If I had heard this story before, I would have widened my eyes and made a face asking what nonsense he was talking about.

But Sylvester’s words had given rise to different feelings.

It was already the next day.

Yesterday, I had finished talking with Sylvester and parted ways. Little Uncle helped him return safely, just as when he had arrived.

Just before leaving, he left me with a warning.

‘Be careful, it seems the Crown Prince’s side is preparing something.’

I could tell that much without him saying it.

‘Besides, I’ve already provoked the Crown Prince several times, so it would be strange if he didn’t have a seizure.’

‘And because of the information you showed me, I found out that among the supplies brought to the plains, there are things like this…’

Sylvester returned, faithful to his role until the very end.

He was clearly a man filled with hatred and loathing for his family.

Yet the way he had been influenced by Raon in such a short time was impressive.

Since he didn’t get along well with people, I hadn’t realized it before, but my fox seemed to be someone who could captivate people with his inner nature as well.

Today was the day of the third meeting, and this meeting also ended in failure.

The Imperial Palace personnel, having been thoroughly humiliated twice, entered with absolute determination, and the moderator and secretary no longer showed any openings.

It was good that they came in with venomous intent, preparing for me to act shamelessly.

But I appeared with others in tow, as if I were toying with them.

Forces that had unhesitatingly sent people to protect me. The Kingdom Beyond the Desert, the Southern Empire, the Great Mercenary Corps, and even the Wandering Nomadic Tribes.

‘Wow, their jaws are going to drop.’

It was quite satisfying to watch the Imperial Palace nobles gape with their mouths wide open as each introduction was made.

Even the Crown Prince’s face, turning red and blue as he somehow held back his anger.

Thus, the third meeting ended more in collapse than failure—it would be more accurate to call it a breakdown.

Proper dialogue couldn’t continue because they were too busy watching the reactions of the major forces participating in the meeting.

The Empire’s national power comes from monopolizing treatment and medical arts, but the very Hei Family, which is the greatest representative and pride of that treatment, had appeared backed by these forces.

No matter how leisurely they tried to act, with tigers watching from behind, there was no way the meeting could proceed properly.

After the meeting ended, the representatives of the forces returned, either sneering lightly or laughing heartily at the Imperial Palace side.

Saying ‘This kind of thing is too easy, so call us anytime again.’

I chuckled softly.

‘At this point, it’s about time for them to explode.’

And that night.

I was ambushed.

Also.

…I was severely injured.

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