A moment later, Xiao Xitian emerged, carrying a small medicine box. She looked at Nanny Xing and said, "Shall we go..."
She had changed into a goose-yellow gauze dress, her hair styled in two buns, tied with bright red strings that made them look like two little red flowers on her head.
Xiao Jinheng was amused by her attire today. "Don't you dislike bright dresses?"
Back in Dashui Village, she wore a little floral padded jacket in winter and a plain, dark-colored skirt in summer. It wasn't unfashionable and instead highlighted her charm...
"My fourth aunt bought this for me. There are over ten more in the room!" Xiao Xitian rolled her eyes. "If I don't wear them, they'll get moldy!"
The consorts of the General's Mansion would buy clothes, snacks, and toys for Xiao Xitian every few days...
Furthermore, Chu Jiangtun wasn't idle either. Every three days, they would send gifts, often early in the morning. All sorts of pastries, hair ornaments, and fine fabrics would arrive, almost filling the storeroom.
Nanny Xing also glanced at Xiao Xitian, inwardly astonished...
This little child was born in the countryside and grew up on simple fare, yet she was exquisitely beautiful and possessed great poise.
It was no wonder the Crown Prince took her everywhere. Such a child was indeed very likable...
It seemed the Empress's worries were justified. If the hidden danger around the Crown Prince wasn't dealt with soon, it would greatly affect future plans.
"Princess is so beautiful!" Nanny Xing praised with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Little Jiekong puffed out his chin. "Of course. In my heart, Sister Xitian is the most beautiful in the world..."
What princesses or daughters of wealthy families were like mere wisps of smoke in Little Jiekong's eyes, incomparable to Sister Xitian.
Xiao Xitian chuckled upon hearing this and ruffled the little monk's head. "Don't talk nonsense. Let's go!"
"Okay!"
The three little ones walked out of the Yun Mansion shoulder to shoulder, with Nanny Xing trailing behind awkwardly...
As soon as Little Jiekong saw Consort Hui's carriage, he was disgusted. "This carriage is too shabby. Sister Xitian, let's take our own carriage!"
Hmph, that wicked woman, to prove her poverty, even prepared such a dilapidated carriage. She was acting all the time...
Nanny Xing twitched her lips. "Actually, actually, the abbess only invited the Princess this time. She didn't invite His Highness or Little Monk Jiekong, so, so..."
She was truly exasperated. Why did His Highness and Jiekong follow the Princess around all day?
They were like shadows, impossible to shake off.
Xiao Jinheng sneered. "Fahua Nunnery is a long way. I'm not at ease with Xitian going alone!"
"That's right!" The little monk nodded and glared at Nanny Xing. "When wealthy young ladies go out, they bring one or two maids. Since Sister Xitian is a Princess, what's wrong with her bringing a guard? Are you unhappy?"
Old woman, you're so meddlesome.
Nanny Xing: "..."
This brat, with his incessant chatter.
One day, I'll sew your mouth shut myself.
Thus, the three little ones got into their own carriage, and Nanny Xing boarded the nunnery's old carriage. They set off out of the city, one after the other...
It was high noon. If everything went smoothly, they would return to the city by evening.
The city gates closed at the hour of Xu (7-9 PM). If they were late, they wouldn't be able to enter.
After wandering on the road for half an hour, the group finally arrived at Fahua Nunnery...
Before even entering the reception hall, Xiao Xitian heard a pained groan.
Nanny Xing's face paled, and she hurried inside. "Abbess, how are you? Does your stomach still hurt?"
Xiao Xitian raised her eyebrows and also entered the room with her medicine box...
She saw Consort Hui curled up on the kang, cold sweat beading on her forehead. Her whole body was trembling slightly, not like she was faking it.
"Prin... Princess has arrived. Please forgive my indisposition; I cannot personally entertain you!" Consort Hui said with difficulty.
After speaking, she glanced at Xiao Jinheng and Little Jiekong again, her expression a little surprised.
Didn't she ask Nanny Xing to bring only the Princess? Why did the Crown Prince and the little monk follow?
This was fine. Since they were so ungrateful, she wouldn't be blamed for being ruthless...
Xiao Xitian put down her medicine box and reached out to feel Consort Hui's pulse. "There's no need to be so polite, Abbess. As a healer, you are in pain and can't even get off the ground. You should rest well!"
With that, Xiao Xitian began to take her pulse diligently...
"Truly, heroes emerge from the young!"
Consort Hui watched Xiao Xitian with a smile. "Princess, at such a young age, you've learned excellent medical skills. Not only are you beautiful, but you are also very capable. It is a great fortune for our Daliang Kingdom to have someone like you!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
Please stop praising me.
My ears are getting calloused from hearing it.
Xiao Jinheng and Little Jiekong stood aside, observing Consort Hui's reactions at all times...
There seemed to be some changes at Fahua Nunnery this time. The weeds in the courtyard had been cleared, and the large fish and meat in the kitchen were gone.
"Abbess, please don't speak. It will affect your pulse!" Xiao Xitian said helplessly.
"Alright, alright, I won't speak!" Consort Hui sighed.
After half an incense stick's time, Xiao Xitian released her pulse. "What did Your Ladyship eat this morning and last night?"
Abdominal pain is a very easy condition to diagnose. It's usually caused by eating something bad, irregular menstruation, catching a cold, or other gynecological issues...
In Consort Hui's case, it was clearly caused by eating indiscriminately, binge eating, and lack of restraint.
Consort Hui pursed her lips, glanced at Nanny Xing, and asked in a low voice, "Nanny Xing, what did I eat last night?"
Nanny Xing: "..."
Your Ladyship, don't ask me.
You ate a pot of large crabs, half a braised pork knuckle, two pig trotters, and three large meat buns.
With such an appetite, even a grown young man would be no match for you...
Nanny Xing hesitated for a long time before stammering, "It seems, it seems I only had a bowl of millet porridge and a salted duck egg!"
Xiao Xitian: "???"
Not telling the truth, are we?
If she had really eaten millet porridge and a salted duck egg, would Consort Hui have stomach pain?
"This morning, I only ate half a cornmeal pancake and didn't even have a sip of soup..." Nanny Xing mumbled.
Xiao Xitian was utterly speechless.
If the patient doesn't tell the truth, how can I treat her?
"Are you having diarrhea?" Xiao Xitian wrinkled her little nose.
Consort Hui nodded. "I'm so weak from it, I'm almost in shock..."
"Alright, I understand!"
Xiao Xitian suppressed her inner anger, stood up, and opened her medicine box.