"Oh! My!"
With a sway of her body and a dizzying spin, Xiao Xitian tumbled into a soft embrace with a 'plop' sound...
Before she could even look up, she heard excited chatter.
"Quick, look, this is the Master's little grandniece, how adorable she is..."
"Yes, so soft and cuddly, like a little meatball. Why are other people's daughters so pretty?"
"That's because you can't have them, so you envy other people's children!"
"Do you have to be so blunt? Have you forgotten why we brought Sweet Baby here?"
"..."
Xiao Xitian was a bit bewildered. What was going on?
She blinked her big eyes and was about to turn around when a beautiful woman scooped her up and kissed her twice, leaving two red lip prints on her chubby little face...
"Who are you?" Xiao Xitian rubbed her face with her little hand.
Standing before her were seven or eight women of varying appearances. They were all expensively dressed, some plump, some thin, but none were ugly; they were pleasant to look at...
If Xiao Xitian guessed correctly, these should be her uncle's concubines.
"Call us 'Auntie,' and we'll give you candy!" The beautiful woman took out a piece of candied fruit and dangled it in front of Xiao Xitian. "There's also deer meat and bighead carp in the kitchen. If Sweet Baby likes them, Auntie will cook for you later..."
Perhaps because the General's mansion had no children, these ladies were utterly delighted to see Xiao Xitian.
"Hello, Aunties!" Xiao Xitian called out sweetly.
Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman was so excited she almost jumped up. She kissed Xiao Xitian again. "You, from now on, call me Fourth Auntie. This is Fifth Auntie, this is Sixth, and that one is Seventh!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
She was already completely confused.
Her uncle was truly remarkable, marrying so many wives at once. Could he handle it?
But after observing for a while, Xiao Xitian noticed that these concubines seemed to get along well, like sisters. Only the Second Madam, Zhen Meili, didn't 'go along with them'...
"Fourth Auntie, did you need something from me?" Xiao Xitian wriggled in Fourth Auntie's arms.
She was squeezing too hard, and Xiao Xitian was struggling to breathe.
Seeing this, the other ladies chided Fourth Auntie, "What are you doing? Let go of Sweet Baby quickly. Can't you see the little girl's face is turning red?"
Fourth Auntie then realized and quickly put Xiao Xitian down, patting her head. "Sweet Baby, we heard you can feel pulses and diagnose illnesses, and your medical skills are amazing. Could you please take a look for us and see why we can't conceive?"
Xiao Xitian: "???"
Their news was quite well-informed, even finding out about her medical skills...
However, Xiao Xitian's medical skills weren't particularly profound; it was mainly the special medicines from her space that were effective.
As for the title of the greatest physician, that would have to go to Uncle Guan. He could even cure Sister Huaihua's muteness and Sister Fang'er's madness, let alone infertility...
"Sweet Baby!" Fourth Auntie crouched down, took Xiao Xitian's hand, and said with a sigh, "You might have heard about the General's mansion. Ever since your mother left, the Aunties haven't conceived. The General's mansion has been desolate all these years, and the Master is always away. If there's no child to keep us company, wouldn't we be bored to death..."
"Yes!" Fifth Madam chimed in, sighing. "If there are no children causing a ruckus in the mansion, it always feels like something is missing. We're still young, and giving birth isn't difficult at all, but... but why can't we conceive?"
Xiao Xitian pondered this for a moment...
In the past, she had also considered this question, thinking the General's mansion was cursed by her mother, thus bringing misfortune to the concubines.
Now, upon reflection, she felt this idea was pure nonsense.
As a firm materialist little warrior, Xiao Xitian did not believe in curses...
If all the concubines couldn't conceive, then the problem must lie with her uncle.
"I'll help Uncle see a doctor when I have time. Don't worry, Aunties!" Xiao Xitian comforted them.
Fourth Auntie's spirits immediately sank. "Sweet Baby, the Master had imperial physicians examine him before. The physicians said he had no problems. What's going on!"
Xiao Xitian: "..."
The old imperial physicians in the palace were all shrewd individuals, adept at handling matters and maintaining harmony.
In front of General Gu, even if he had an issue, the imperial physicians would say something pleasant.
It was unlikely any foolish imperial physician would frankly say: General Gu, you're not up to it, you're impotent. As a man, what's the use of marrying so many wives?
If they said that, wouldn't her uncle have them executed...
Sometimes, a man's pride and dignity are more important than his physical health.
"Don't worry, if there's an illness, it needs to be treated. Besides, Uncle is a reasonable person, and he will cooperate with me!" Xiao Xitian said with a smile.
Hearing this, the concubines' eyes curved with smiles, and they eagerly vied to hold Xiao Xitian...
"See, what did I say? Sweet Baby is a lucky charm! I heard she's quite famous in Dashui Village!"
"Yes, yes! Why didn't Sweet Baby come to the General's mansion earlier? She's such a lovely little girl!"
"Hey, hey, hey, Sixth, you've already touched her three times. Let go of Sweet Baby quickly. Even if you want to borrow some luck, you can't pinch her so hard!"
"..."
Xiao Xitian was surrounded by the ladies, almost suffocating.
It seemed that if she didn't handle this matter well, the ladies would be disappointed.
Meanwhile, at the Imperial Academy.
Yun Jinhe was reviewing his lessons in the classroom when he suddenly heard a commotion outside...
Even a few students in the classroom ran out with their books.
Yun Jinhe: "???"
What's going on? Is it the end of the world?
"Hey, look, look, it's really Young Master Yang..."
"Of course. Prime Minister Yang is learned in both civil and military arts and understands ancient and modern times. How could Young Master Yang be any less?"
"Hey, I heard Young Master Yang ranked first in the Great Examination at Bocai Academy. His ability to study at the Imperial Academy this time is also something he earned through his own merit. I'm so envious..."
Yun Jinhe stood by the window and listened for a while. He saw many students crowding in front of the classroom next door, peeking inside.
Yun Jinhe chuckled softly, returned to his seat, and opened his book to continue reading.
Just then, a tutor walked in. Upon seeing Yun Jinhe, the tutor said sternly, "Yun Jinhe, Dean Qian wants to see you..."
Yun Jinhe was slightly startled, wondering why Dean Qian was looking for him.
He heard his grandfather and grandmother say that Dean Qian was their neighbor, living next door to the Yun residence. Had his grandfather said something to Dean Qian?
Thinking this, Yun Jinhe suppressed his doubts, tidied his clothes, and arrived at Dean Qian's office...