Chapter 2240: Three Years of Punishment

Yuan Dahua approached Ye Bufan with anticipation and asked, “What did you and Lin Sisi do that day at the clinic?”

To be honest, his question was extremely blunt, but no one present stopped him; they all waited quietly for the answer.

When it came to familiarity with Mental Energy techniques, probably few could surpass Ye Bufan. At this moment, he appeared dazed and foolish, as if he had truly been affected by the mind-reading technique.

“She came for medical treatment; I diagnosed her!”

This was clearly not the answer he wanted, so Yuan Dahua asked again, “What was Young Miss Lin’s illness?”

“Gynecological issues, a woman’s illness!”

Ye Bufan’s answer was concise.

Two questions had passed, but nothing had been revealed. Yuan Dahua grew anxious, “What method did you use?”

Ye Bufan said, “Acupuncture, a unique skill of my sect, a secret not to be passed on, Revival Nine Needles.”

“This…”

Although he was full of unwillingness, the number of questions stipulated by Dugu Yi had been reached, and Liu An unceremoniously withdrew the mind-reading technique.

“Ah!”

When the other party’s Mental Energy was withdrawn, Ye Bufan immediately put on an expression as if waking from a dream, seemingly unaware of what had just happened.

Yuan Dahua shook his head. Liu An had already used the mind-reading technique on Lin Sisi, and he walked over again to resume questioning.

“What illness did you go to Gu Yi Men Clinic for?”

Lin Sisi said in a dazed voice, “A woman’s illness. I wanted to conceive quickly after marrying into the imperial family, so I wanted to cure my woman’s illness.”

Yuan Dahua then asked, “What method did Ye Bufan use to diagnose you?”

“Pulse diagnosis with a thread, and acupuncture for treatment.”

After Lin Sisi gave this answer, the expressions of everyone present changed.

Dugu Yi’s face showed a hint of satisfaction. It seemed this young doctor not only had good Medical skill but also good medical ethics, as he had not touched his daughter-in-law at all throughout the process.

Cold sweat had already seeped onto Yuan Dahua’s forehead. Now with only one question left, he could no longer care about anything else and asked directly, “Are you a virgin?”

Lin Sisi said, “This servant has kept herself pure since childhood, so of course, I am a virgin!”

After the three questions were asked, Yuan Dahua immediately deflated like a punctured ball, standing there dumbfounded, muttering, “How could this be? How could this be?”

Lin Youdao immediately became furious, “Then what else do you want?”

This time, even Dugu Yi’s expression turned ugly. Regardless, Lin Sisi was the daughter-in-law chosen by his family, and Yuan Dahua’s current behavior was no longer appropriate.

He sternly said with a cold face, “Yuan Dahua, it seems your intelligence is completely inaccurate. I should hold you accountable for dereliction of duty, but considering your many years of hard work, I will let it go.

However, you must compensate the Lin family. How about this, I will fine you three years of your salary, all to be compensated to the Lin family.”

“Uh…”

As the Minister of War, a first-rank official of the current dynasty, losing three years of salary at once was certainly painful for Yuan Dahua.

But with things having progressed this far, there was no room for recovery, and he could only swallow his teeth with blood, accepting this outcome.

“Alright, I am tired. Everyone, go back.”

Dugu Yi waved his hand, and the young eunuch directly ushered everyone out.

Yuan Dahua arrived outside the gate, and even now, he couldn’t believe any of this was real. He had planned for so many years, could it all be for nothing? How could this be?

Was he dreaming? He pinched his arm, and the sharp pain told him that everything was real, not a figment of his imagination.

He shook his head, stepped forward, and soon left the imperial palace.

The Lin family father and daughter arrived outside the main hall. Lin Sisi said, “Father, Divine Doctor Ye was implicated because of me. Your daughter wants to go and apologize to him.”

“Hmm, go!”

Lin Youdao didn’t know exactly what Ye Bufan had done, thinking he was only implicated due to his dispute with Yuan Dahua. He didn’t say much and returned to the Prime Minister’s residence first.

Lin Sisi led Ye Bufan to a quiet place, dismissed the nearby young eunuchs, and said with lingering fear, “Divine Doctor Ye, thankfully you made arrangements beforehand today, otherwise our Lin family would have truly been finished this time.”

Recalling everything that had happened, she still couldn’t help but feel a wave of lingering fear.

Yuan Dahua had truly put a lot of effort into this matter. If it weren’t for Ye Bufan’s flawless preparations beforehand, their Lin family would have been utterly disgraced.

“It’s nothing, this is not a big deal.”

Ye Bufan said, extending his hand, and seven silver needles flew from Lin Sisi’s head into his palm.

The Seven Needle Soul-Fixing Technique, the bane of all Mental Energy techniques. As long as the seven major acupuncture points on the head were sealed, even a deity could only watch helplessly.

He had only prepared it as a precaution, never expecting it to actually be put to use.

“By the way, Yuan Dahua, that Old thing, provoked your Lin family so much, wasn’t the Emperor’s punishment a bit too light?”

Ye Bufan was indeed a bit surprised by this.

Logically speaking, Yuan Dahua’s actions should have warranted a heavier punishment, perhaps even direct deprivation of his Minister of War position, rather than just a three-year salary fine.

“Dr. Ye is not a court official, so he does not understand the Dao of emperors.”

Lin Sisi said, “My father is the Prime Minister, a first-rank official of the current dynasty, and I am now the Crown Princess. Our power is unparalleled. In such a situation, there must be someone to balance it.

It is precisely for this reason that he wants to keep someone like Yuan Dahua.”

“Oh!”

Ye Bufan was not interested in such matters. He then said, “You have now completely resolved your hidden worries and secured the position of Crown Princess. Please hurry and help me inquire about Situ Dianmo’s whereabouts.”

“Don’t worry, Dr. Ye has bestowed a great kindness upon the Lin family, and I will do my utmost.

Dr. Ye, please continue with your matters. I will go and reclaim the steward’s residence for you now.”

Lin Sisi finished speaking and took her leave.

Ye Bufan left the imperial city and returned to Gu Yi Men Clinic. From a distance, he saw a large group of people gathered in front of the gate.

His Divine Sense swept over, revealing nearly a hundred people kneeling there. The leader was Lu Bingkun, who had caused trouble before, and even the usually arrogant Princess Dugu Hong was prostrating nearby.

A smile played on his lips. He was not surprised by this. It seemed the power of the imperial old monster card was indeed great enough, even the Laiyang King had to bow his head.

Using a Heaven Mending Pill to leverage Mei Yongcheng earlier was precisely for this effect.

Although his current strength was powerful enough, it was still better to have fewer troubles.

Ye Bufan parted the crowd and walked in. Seeing his return, Lu Bingkun immediately said, “Dr. Ye, I apologize to you.”

“Dr. Ye, we apologize to you!”

The remaining hundred royal guards did the same, shouting in unison. They had been kneeling here for so long that they were almost crying.

Ye Bufan smiled at everyone, then his gaze fell on Dugu Hong’s face: “Isn’t this Your Highness the Princess? You don’t seem very willing!”

“I… I… I am willing, I admit my mistake, it’s my fault, please just forgive me.”

Previously, Dugu Hong was spoiled and arrogant, relying on the Laiyang King behind her.

Now that even Dugu Zhan had given a death order, she had no arrogance left.

Lu Bingkun spoke again, “Mr. Ye, we are here on the King’s orders to apologize to you.

I guarantee that such a thing will never happen a second time. Please speak a few good words for our King in front of Mei Gonggong!”

Ye Bufan smiled playfully. That last sentence was their true purpose.

Since the other party was afraid, his opportunity had arrived. Such wool should not be left unplucked.