Leng Zhan grabbed the carrier pigeon and removed the note tied to its leg. He unfolded it and read: "Second Brother, come to Kangping Medical Hall in Qingping County, Moyang, immediately. Ninth Sister is in critical condition. Do not delay. - Ten." Because the situation was urgent, Leng Hao had kept it brief, writing the message in a single sentence before releasing the pigeon back toward the Capital.
After confirming that the handwriting on the note belonged to Leng Hao, Leng Zhan did not waste a single moment. He headed straight to Chengyang Courtyard; he needed to request the fastest horse from the Prince to rush to Xiao Jiu’s aid.
Due to the urgency, Leng Zhan pushed open the door to Chu Hengyuan’s study in Chengyang Courtyard without waiting to be announced. "Prince, Xiao Jiu has been found. She is currently in Qingping County. Leng Ten just sent word that her condition is dire and requested that I arrive at Kangping Pharmacy in Qingping County as quickly as possible to treat her. I implore you to lend me the fastest horse in the estate so that I may depart immediately."
Chapter 138