Chapter 522 How Is the FateChanging Tower?

Chapter 522: How is the Fate-Changing Tower?

Wei Zihang gritted his teeth and tried to mount his horse, but he was so agitated that he failed both times.

Ju Geer snatched the reins from him: "You're in no state to ride. Ride back in my family’s carriage."

Xingxing jumped down from the carriage: "Yes, come back with us in our carriage."

At the sight of Xingxing, Wei Zihang suddenly remembered something and grabbed her arm in desperation: "Xingxing! You’re the lucky star, aren’t you? Please, save my Second Sister!"

Ju Geer was furious. He pulled Wei Zihang’s hand away and kicked him in the shin: "Wei Zihang! Calm down!"

Wei Zihang came to his senses a little, his face pale as he stammered an apology: "Xingxing, I’m sorry, I..."

Xingxing shook her head: "It’s okay."

After a moment’s thought, she said, "Get in the carriage first. I’ll go to the Jiping Commandery Prince’s residence too. I have some medical knowledge—maybe I can help somehow."

The teenage boy, Wei Zihang, finally burst into tears.

Wiping his tears, he clenched his jaw and climbed into the carriage, swearing to himself that if he ever married Xingxing, she would be his only wife for life—no one else.

Ju Geer said nothing, agreeing silently. Once Wei Zihang was in the carriage, he also abandoned his horse, helped Xingxing up, and climbed in himself.

The carriage raced toward the Jiping Commandery Prince’s residence.

When they arrived, the place was a flurry of activity.

It turned out that the Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery had collapsed over her daughter’s condition and, in desperation, had called in imperial doctors and famous folk healers alike—even some so-called 'miracle workers.'

On their way inside, Xingxing spotted Daxisipo, her face stormy as she was escorted by a groveling steward toward the main hall—

Xingxing was surprised and hurried over: "Grandma Da Xi."

Daxisipo frowned at the sight of her, visibly angry: "They dragged you into this too?"

These jobs were never good news. Succeed, and no one cares; fail, and they’ll blame you.

Seeing Daxisipo’s displeasure, Xingxing guessed the "invitation" hadn’t been pleasant.

"No, I’m here with a friend," Xingxing clarified quickly. Then she asked, "Grandma Da Xi, did they bully you?!"

The steward, who recognized Xingxing, hastily waved his hands in denial, sweating profusely: "No, no, no! Township Lady, please understand—Daxisipo saved the Commandery Prince’s life! We wouldn’t dare disrespect her! It’s just that our Second Miss is in critical condition, and no one’s better than her. We only wished to ask for her help..."

He was drenched in sweat as he explained.

Daxisipo huffed: "I don’t have time for this."

Then she impatiently urged, "Hurry up and lead the way."

The steward, relieved, nodded and bowed before hastily guiding them forward.

The group hurried onward.

Physicians filed out one by one, shaking their heads. Wei Zihang grew more desperate and finally broke down, rushing inside: "Second Sister!"

When Xingxing entered, the Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery sat pale and speechless by the bedside.

Wei Zihang crouched beside the bed, staring at Wei Shuangyan’s unconscious, pale-as-death face, his worry overwhelming.

The Jiping Commandery Prince's fractured bone had not yet healed, and he sat in a chair outside, his face also filled with anxiety.

Upon seeing Xingxing and Daxisipo enter, the Jiping Commandery Prince's face instantly lit up with desperation-fueled relief: "Divine Physician Da Xi! You've come!"

Daxisipo skipped the formalities and immediately stepped forward to take Wei Shuangyan's pulse.

Her expression was grave.

Everyone in the room tensely watched Daxisipo, especially those from the Jiping Commandery Prince's household, holding their breath.

"What's wrong with her? Her life force is weaker than an octogenarian's?" Daxisipo muttered, brows knitted. "This isn't right—no poisoning, no external injuries. Why would this happen? How..."

Suddenly, Daxisipo seemed to recall something, her expression shifting slightly: "Does this girl practice witchcraft?"

The Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery paled, nearly ordering someone to drive this old woman out on the spot!

Her daughter was fighting for her life, and this old woman dared to accuse her of dabbling in witchcraft!

But the Jiping Commandery Prince was noticeably calmer than his wife, though his voice was strained: "Divine Physician, what do you mean? My daughter would never engage in witchcraft..."

Daxisipo's frown deepened. "No external injuries, no poisoning, yet her vitality suddenly withers—the only explanations I can think of are a curse or backlash."

"Nonsense—" The Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery was about to snap when Xingxing suddenly remembered something, her expression shifting slightly as she spoke up: "Backlash? ...Is Second Miss Wei's Fate-Changing Tower still intact?"

At Xingxing's words, the prince's household went pale.

The Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery was horrified: "Township Lady, what—what do you mean by that..."

Daxisipo coldly interjected, "Fate-Changing Tower? You dare meddle with such things? One misstep, and the least you'll suffer is bloodshed—the worst, your family's complete destruction!"

At this, the faces of the Jiping Commandery Prince's household turned ashen-faced!

The Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery still couldn't believe it: "Impossible! That tower has been fine for nearly five years—why would it suddenly..."

Daxisipo's frown never eased. "Enough. Have someone inspect the tower at once!"

The Jiping Commandery Prince's expression darkened as he called for his head servant, giving hushed orders. The head servant nodded and rushed off.

The Princess Consort of Jiping Commandery was both shocked and terrified, but seeing that Daxisipo and Xingxing had identified a possible cause, she couldn't help but grasp at any hope, trembling as she asked, "...Is there still a chance to save my daughter?"

Daxisipo stony-faced and silent, mercilessly crushed the faint hope the Princess Consort had just grasped, scoffing, "Don't get your hopes up. If the problem truly lies with that Fate-Changing Tower, your daughter will bear the full brunt. Having someone inspect the tower is just so she dies knowing why."

The Princess Consort swayed on her feet, on the verge of collapse.

A maid steadied her, but the Princess Consort immediately pushed the maid away, fell to her knees before Daxisipo in tears: "...Divine Physician, if you can diagnose the problem, you must have a way to save her, don't you? I beg you, Divine Physician, please!"

Cast aside all dignity, the Princess Consort kowtowed frantically to Daxisipo.

Daxisipo remained stony-faced and silent.

The Princess Consort's tearful, pleading kowtows affected everyone present, whether they were from the Jiping Commandery Prince's household or not.

Xingxing thought with a sigh—her Da Xi grandmother might seem stern, but she had a soft heart.

Having learned some of this with Daxisipo, she knew Wei Shuangyan's situation was dire, but not without hope.