“Medical Officer Shen, I am telling you these things because I treat you as family. My Yun Wei is about the same age as you. If she inherits the position of Marquis Wuding in the future, perhaps you two will have a chance to work together.”
“But the Imperial Court is not an easy place to stay. On the side of the Military Nobles, I can have some say and give you a hand, but as for the Civil Officials… even His Majesty has a headache dealing with them.”
“However, we must also play to our strengths and at least get you some status among the Military Nobles.”
Marquis Wuding spoke eloquently, sharing everything he had seen and heard in the Imperial Court throughout his life.
Every sentence was the truth, and every word was a gem.
“Do not think it is shameful to take a side. If you place high in the imperial examinations in the future, His Majesty will definitely make you a Solitary Official. Being a Solitary Official is not easy; one slip-up can lead to eternal damnation. Only by having a backer can you save your life at a critical moment.”
As Marquis Wuding spoke and Shen Yu listened, the Marquis now seemed like an old father figure, pouring out his heart to teach Shen Yu how to conduct herself in the Imperial Court.
He had not even taught these things to Yun Wei.
“You must seize the opportunity now. That girl with the strange illness I mentioned is the young daughter of Marquis Dingyuan, Cao Zhen.”
“She is about the same age as you, and her biggest problem is forgetfulness. She cannot even remember her own parents. Every day, she can only rely on the notes she writes in a booklet to remember who she is.”
“Regarding this illness… Marquis Dingyuan, Cao Zhen, has searched for famous doctors all over the world but has no clue.”
“If Medical Officer Shen has the ability to treat her, perhaps you could give it a try.”
Marquis Wuding unreservedly explained the situation in the Imperial Court to Shen Yu.
Although she was still far from it, he believed from the bottom of his heart that she would stand there sooner or later.
With Shen Yu’s abilities, there was even a high probability she would win the trust of the Empress.
“The Military Nobles in the Imperial Court are roughly divided into two factions. In one, I have high authority and can easily control things. The other is led by Marquis Dingyuan, Cao Zhen. That fellow has a strange temper, but if you can cure his daughter, you will have nothing to worry about regarding the military generals.”
“Not only will they not cause trouble for you in the Imperial Court, but they will even lend a helping hand when necessary and provide you with great assistance.”
These words from Marquis Wuding were undoubtedly a reassurance for Shen Yu.
Since he had put it that way, there was no need for Shen Yu to refuse.
After all, she had come this time to help Qingfeng Village overcome its difficulties, and Marquis Wuding was undoubtedly the best breakthrough point.
And he was right.
Since Shen Yu eventually had to enter the Imperial Court, win over the officials, and cure the current Princess to gain the Empress’s trust, she could not just rush in like the protagonists of those overpowered webnovels.
First of all, Shen Yu did not have a cheat, and second, she did not have the capital to just barge in.
She was merely a weak doctor who understood neither the darkness of the Imperial Court nor the ability to slaughter everyone in her path.
But… there was still one path she could take, and it suited her well.
‘Become a succubus!’
Of course, it was not the kind of succubus from smutty novels, but the kind of heartthrob everyone liked — the kind where even the most rigid person’s expression would soften a bit when mentioning Shen Yu.
Shen Yu called it the ‘Succubus Tactic!’
Back when Shen Yu was still a young girl, she had used this trick to gradually organize the Border into its current state.
Looking across the entire Border, who wouldn’t greet her warmly upon seeing her?
Since this method worked at the Border, it could naturally work in the Capital City.
Only…
Shen Yu looked at Marquis Wuding, who was thumping his chest and promising her that the Yun family would be her home and that the Marquis Mansion would stand by her.
She wondered how the Marquis would react if he found out she actually came from Qingfeng Village.
‘When that time comes, will he still thump his chest so carelessly and say we are family?’