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“Exactly.” Dashnell didn’t deny it.
Those words iced Avery’s spine, freezing him solid.
He never expected that the prescription in Margaery’s hands would actually involve Dashnell.
“And what did Dashnell just say?
That doctor had an odd personality and didn’t want others to see his prescriptions, not even someone of Dashnell’s status could get them without going to the Royal Medical Hall personally.
So, those prescriptions I took… He didn’t even dare think further.
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He quickly looked at Dashnell. “Your Highness, when Margaery gave me these prescriptions, she didn’t say they couldn’t be seen by others..
But Dashnell didn’t even glance at Avery.
He only looked at Nolan and said slowly, “The doctor said that these prescriptions can be submitted to the Royal Medical Hall, but he doesn’t want anyone to climb over his apprentice’s head for personal gain; that’s immoral.
“And the royal blood can’t stain with thug rep.”
These words were too heavy, and everyone in the room immediately lowered their heads.
Nolan jumped in. “Spot on, Your Highness! The King’s fatherly love runs deep–real tributes flow from respect, not muscle
moves.”
At this point, he could only turn to Avery. “Doctor Wallen, I will report this matter to His Majesty when I deliver medicine today.
“Considering you are Lord Chancellor’s son, I hope you resign within a month so no one loses face.”
Avery was trembling on the ground with clenched fists.
His fake calm demeanor vanished completely as he turned his head and stared fiercely at Margaery. “Margaery, what do you gain by destroying me? Let me tell you, you’re part of the Wallen family. If father knew what you did…”
Finally, Dashnell gave him a look.
“So the family reunion circus and forcing Margaery’s blood payment apology? Not surface sludge–the Wallen family is a bottomless blood swamp. Deeper than hell’s basement.”
His tone was calm with no emotion detectable, but it made Avery shiver with fear. “Your Highness, that’s not what!
Dashnell was crippled and ineligible for succession, but precisely because of this, the wasn’t involved in the imperial succession dispute, which made him especially favored by the King
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Moreover, his mother was Lady Serena, whom the King loved dearly, and behind her stood a powerful General.
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With so many factors at play, even though Dashnell didn’t get involved in politics, his words carried a lot of weight with the King
If this got to the King, I might become a pretext for the King to take a shot at the Wallen family.
“The King can’t directly vent his anger on the Wallen family, but dealing with a mere Lord Avery? Even though my dad was the Chancellor, he wouldn’t dare complain.
At this thought, cold sweat dripped down Avery’s forehead.
In the end, he gritted his teeth and backed down. “Your Highness, I’ve learned my lesson. I’ll resign from Royal Medical Hall in a month. Please cut me some slack.”
He then glared fiercely at Margaery, cursing inwardly, ‘She’ll see what she gets when we get home!”
Margaery locked eyes with him, her brows furrowed tightly.
The sons of the Wallen family all looked decent on the surface. If not for seeing their sleazy side in her previous life, she wouldn’t have noticed anything wrong with them.
Now that Avery’s future had been ruined by her, he must hate her guts.
When she went back home, revenge would surely follow.
She needed to think of a way to deal with it.
Suddenly, Dashnell said, “Doctor Fischer, keep those prescriptions untouched in Royal Medical Hall. But credit should go to my friend.”
“You mean… Lady Margaery
Nolan looked at Margaery again with a meaningful gaze.
Margaery was also surprised as she looked at Dashnell. ‘When did I become his friend? Or is Craig actually his teacher?”
“Yes.” His gaze, though brief and casual, was soft as it swept across her face.
“Alright then. I’ll change the records right now. These prescriptions are gifts from Lady Margaery to His Majesty and Her Royal Highnesses,” Nolan said.
He regained composure, smiling as he immediately orased Avery’s name from the record and replaced it with Margaery’s
name.
Avery felt like grinding his teeth into dust.
He didn’t expect that after 1,500 days and nights of struggling, his bright future would be ruined by Margaery just like that. There wasn’t even a hint of warning.
But then he thought about it: ever since Tessa came, Margaery had become meek and tried to please everyone in the family. She was especially eager to help him. When did she turn into this?
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For a moment, he couldn’t help but wonder if she was possessed by some kind of evil spirit.
“No way, I have to go to the Hall of Divinity and get someone to check on her. If I found proof that she was possessed, I’d make her pay!” he thought.
Margaery caught a glint of malice in Avery’s eyes,
She felt both cold and amused.
Some people were just bad to the core. No matter how good they pretended to be, just a little push could reveal their true
colors.
If she hadn’t died once in her previous life, she wouldn’t have seen through Avery’s facade.
But no matter what, she achieved her goal today.
So, she stepped forward and thanked Dashnell, “Thank you, Your Highness, for standing up for me.”
Avery rolled his eyes at this instantly.
He thought Dashnell was doing something for his teacher and wouldn’t pay attention to Margaery. But unexpectedly, Dashnell said to Margaery seriously, “We’re all disciples of the same teacher; it’s only right that I speak up for you.”
Margaery blushed.
Meanwhile, Avery felt like he’d been slapped in the face and couldn’t bear to argue anymore. He gritted his teeth and said goodbye, “So, I’ll come back another day to resign.”
With that, he slunk out of the Royal Medical Hall.
“Doctor Fischer, can we get the medicine now?” Dashnell looked at Nolan.
“Your Highness, please.” Nolan made way for Dashnell.
But instead of having the medicine himself, Dashnell handed the prescription to Margaery and said casually, “Margaery
can do it for me.”
Margaery took the prescription and accidentally touched his fingertips. It felt like an electric shock as she snatched the paper away and hurriedly went to find the herbs.
Dashnell discreetly pulled his hand back, a subtle smile playing at the corners of his mouth, his gaze fixed quietly on her retreating figure..
The other physicians in the Royal Medical Hall kept their heads down and stayed quiet as background characters, not daring to make a sound.
Avery stormed out, feeling frustrated halfway through.
With nowhere to vent his anger and not wanting to leave like this, he decided to go to the Inner courtyard and complain to
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Joshua.
As soon as he entered, he started whining. “Joshua, Margaery has ruined my life!”
Joshua had just taken his seat after changing shifts and hadn’t even had a sip of water when Avery rushed in.
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He was taken aback slightly. “What did you say? Aren’t you supposed to be at the Royal Medical Hall today? Who ruined your life?”
“Did he hear that right? Margaery? Besides annoying Tessa and clinging to us five brothers, what else could she do?” Joshua rolled his eyes and slowly sipped his coffee.
Instantly, white–hot rage exploded in Avery, He growled through a steel–trap jaw, “That backstabbing witch Margaery!”
