Although he was a prince, he needed more influence to advance further.
The news of Ye Zilan appearing at the Duke’s Estate at this particular moment made it difficult not to suspect whether Xu Jing intended to pledge his allegiance to his eldest brother’s camp. Although Ye Zilan suffered from a leg ailment, if he were to gain the support of other forces, he could very well become a threat.
"Your Highness, my subordinates heard that Duke Xu’s daughter, Xu Yuan, possesses medical skills and was the one who previously cured the Empress Dowager’s illness."
Chapter 180