The Mad Princess and the Dying Prince novel Chapter 56

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He figured he wouldn't even be able to get through the palace gates.

"No, just wait until I get back," Physician Finch said, rushing off with the object in hand.

When the guards at Beaumont Manor saw Physician Finch, they quickly ushered him inside.

"Lord Beaumont has gone to the palace," they informed him.

At this time, all the high-ranking officials had gone to the palace to discuss the arrangements for the old king's passing. Although Lord Alistair Beaumont was merely an Assistant Director in the Department of Receptions, part of the Ministry of Rites, any tasks assigned by the Minister of Rites would eventually trickle down to him.

It was precisely because of this pressing matter that Lord Beaumont temporarily had no time to deal with Lucia.

"I am not here to see Lord Beaumont. I am looking for Lady Lucia." Physician Finch, fearing the servants might confuse her with the other daughters of House Beaumont, quickly clarified, "Lucia Beaumont. The second daughter."

Zella happened to be walking out at that moment. Spotting Physician Finch, she greeted him with pleasant surprise.

She had been absent during Physician Finch's previous visit and had deeply regretted it upon finding out. Had she known, she would never have left the house; after all, she had always wanted to meet the esteemed physician.

"Physician Finch, are you here to see Sister Lucia?"

Physician Finch was fraught with anxiety. Seeing the elegant, fifteen-year-old girl approaching, he forced himself to suppress his impatience.

"I am Zella," she said gracefully.

A nearby servant chimed in, "This is our Lady Zella."

Originally, she was the third daughter, but after Lucia's return, the birth order had shifted.

Physician Finch did not care about the birth order of the daughters. "Yes, please send word to Lady Lucia that I am here."

He did not even spare Zella a glance.

Zella's mother was Lord Beaumont's concubine. Though she was a daughter born of a concubine, she carefully observed the manners and speech of noble-born ladies. To the outside world, she had cultivated a reputation as an obedient, sensible, and gentle young woman.

She noticed Physician Finch's visible anxiety and felt a surge of curiosity.

Physician Finch held an incredibly high status in the Royal Capital. After all, his medical skills were extraordinary, and no noble house would dare offend such a renowned healer.