She was determined to uncover their secrets.
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The night passed in several courtyards of the Jiang Residence, each person lost in their own speculations. When Jiang Li awoke, Yanjing's winter day was graced with the rare appearance of the sun.
The snow in the courtyard was yet to melt. Looking up at the snow, it reflected a warm-colored gleam that made one's heart feel warm. As usual, Jiang Li planned to visit Xue Huaiyuan after breakfast. Emperor Hongxiao had said that they would recruit divine physicians from all over the world to treat Xue Huaiyuan in hopes of restoring his consciousness.
In recent days, doctors streamed endlessly to the Ye Residence, including the imperial physicians personally dispatched by Emperor Hongxiao. But after examining Xue Huaiyuan, they all shook their heads indicating that treatment was not possible.