Сhaptеr 18: Shаngguаn Sui Suddеnlу Sits Upright
Qin Yun was filled with соnfusion.
His Нighness and thе Fifth Рrinсеss hаd оnly mеt fоr thе first timе todaу.
The Fifth Princеss hаdn’t evеn sроkеn а single wоrd.
Whу wоuld His Highnеss trеat thе Fifth Princess sо well?
Вut he didn’t dare аsk further аnd quicklу wеnt to cаrry out the оrdеrs.
Shаngguаn Huai lоwеrеd his gаze, his long еyеlashes сoncеaling the еmotions in his heаrt.
Не should hаvе known earliеr.
Hе wоuld never bе able tо satisfу his mоthеr.
Sincе that was thе casе, thеrе was no need for him to forcе it.
It wоuld be better to trеаt those who trulу undеrstood him well.
Bihua Palace
Consort Chen looked at the rolls of exquisite Shu Brocade laid out on the table, her delicate brows furrowing.
“Why would the Third Prince send so many valuable rolls of Shu Brocade?”
Shu Brocade was rare, almost “an inch of brocade for an inch of gold.” Although the palace was filled with countless treasures, such a large quantity of Shu Brocade was still uncommon.
Qing Ping shook her head. “This servant doesn’t know either.”
Then, as if remembering something, she quickly added, “When we were bringing the princess back today, we ran into the Third Prince in the Imperial Garden. The Third Prince gave the Fifth Princess some cloud slice cakes and even thanked her.”
After hearing this, Consort Chen was even more puzzled.
The Third Prince gave Suisui cloud slice cakes, but why would the Third Prince say thank you?
She truly couldn’t understand it now.
First, it was the First Prince, then Changqing, and now the Third Prince.
Why were they all sending gifts to Suisui?
What exactly had Suisui been doing outside?
But Suisui couldn’t even speak yet—what could she possibly do?
Consort Chen turned to look at Shangguan Sui.
She found her drinking milk tea, her eyes half-closed and her face filled with contentment.
As if she were drunk on milk.
Consort Chen:…
This didn’t look like someone capable of doing anything significant at all.
Consort Chen shook her head.
Perhaps she was overthinking it. Maybe the First Prince and the others simply found Suisui adorable.
Consort Chen selected four rolls from the pile of Shu Brocade and handed them to Qing Ping.
“Instruct the Weaving Bureau to use this Shu Brocade to make four new outfits for Suisui.”
Qing Ping nodded and left with the fabric.
As soon as Consort Chen sat down in her chair, a sharp voice rang out from outside the door.
“The Emperor has arrived—”
Shangguan Lin strode into the hall.
Consort Chen gracefully bowed. “Your humble consort greets Your Majesty.”
Shangguan Lin waved his hand. “Rise.”
His gaze then fell on the intoxicated-looking Shangguan Sui.
Shangguan Lin frowned.
“Has Suisui been drinking?”
Consort Chen shook her head. “No, she drank too much milk.”
Shangguan Lin:…
Truly his good daughter.
Her way of doing things was always so unexpected.
“I came to personally tell you that tomorrow, Feng Aici, the daughter of Grand Tutor Feng, will enter the palace. I’ve heard she is highly skilled in medicine, and I want her to examine Suisui’s throat.”
Shangguan Lin actually found it somewhat unbelievable.
After all, Feng Aici was just a young lady raised in the inner chambers—how could she be proficient in medicine?
But after everything that had happened, he deeply trusted Suisui’s words.
No matter what she said, he would believe it.
Especially something as minor as this.
Upon hearing this, Consort Chen also found it a bit strange.
But as long as it was for Suisui’s benefit, she naturally had no objections.
Moreover, could this Feng Aici be the miraculous young doctor Suisui had mentioned last time, the one whose name she had forgotten?
Shangguan Sui drank so much milk tea that she became too full and fell asleep in a daze on the Imperial Consort’s Couch.
Listening to the steady breathing that filled the hall,
Shangguan Lin and Consort Chen both turned to look.
Seeing Shangguan Sui sleeping soundly, they couldn’t help but smile helplessly.After having dinner at Consort Chen’s palace, Shangguan Lin returned to the Imperial Study to continue handling official duties.
The next day.
Shangguan Sui slept until she naturally woke up.
[Wow, I didn’t expect my father to be so considerate. Knowing I have a medical appointment today, he didn’t take me to the Imperial Study.]
[But I do miss the pastries from the Imperial Study a bit~]
Hearing the familiar voice by her ear, Consort Chen knew her Suisui had awakened.
Shangguan Sui was quickly tidied up by Consort Chen. After finishing her meal, she nestled in Consort Chen’s arms, waiting for Feng Aici to arrive.
Shangguan Sui lazily yawned, her small hands playing with the tassels on Consort Chen’s clothes.
[When will Feng Aici arrive? I’m getting sleepy from waiting.]
Consort Chen: …
Didn’t you just wake up?
Just then, Qing Ping’s voice sounded outside the hall.
“Reporting to Your Highness, Miss Feng has arrived.”
As soon as her words fell, a cool and elegant young woman walked softly into the hall.
She wore a simple yet elegant goose-yellow silk dress, her hair styled in a simple cloud-like bun. The white jade earrings she wore swayed gently with her movements.
Her willow-leaf eyebrows were delicate, her gaze pure as water, yet carrying a faint chill.
Shangguan Sui immediately sat up straight, staring at her without blinking.
[I rose from my deathbed in shock, tearing off my ventilator. What miraculous medicine could be more effective than my sister’s beauty in bringing me back to life?]
[Sister is so beautiful! I love it!]
Hearing this, Consort Chen couldn’t help but smile.
Sui Sui’s mouth truly is clever.
Feng Aici bowed in greeting.
“Your humble servant pays respects to Consort Chen and Fifth Princess.”
Consort Chen raised her hand. “No need for formalities. Sit beside me.”
Feng Aici could not refuse and took a seat next to Consort Chen.
Seeing Feng Aici suddenly so close to her, Shangguan Sui couldn’t contain her excitement and let out a sound.
“Ah-ba ah-ba—”
[Sister is so pretty, I really like her!]
Feng Aici was also drawn by the sound, her gaze falling on Shangguan Sui’s delicate, jade-like little face.
Her originally cool expression softened slightly.
“The little princess is truly adorable.”
Shangguan Sui smiled, the small dimples on her cheeks faintly visible.
[Hehehe, the pretty sister praised me~]
Feng Aici turned to Consort Chen and voiced her confusion.
“Your humble servant wonders, why did Consort Chen summon me to the palace?”
Consort Chen spoke slowly, “I heard you are quite skilled in medicine. I would like you to examine the princess’s health.”
Feng Aici’s eyebrows twitched slightly, her expression showing surprise.
Her knowledge of medicine, in theory, shouldn’t be widely known.
She had only treated a few close friends. How could it have reached the palace?
Though puzzled, Feng Aici did not directly deny it.
Since Consort Chen had spoken, she likely already knew about her medical skills.
Moreover, as a healer with compassion, she couldn’t bear to ignore the little princess’s illness.
Feng Aici bowed again. “Your humble servant obeys.”
With that, she extended her hand and began to take Shangguan Sui’s pulse.
Consort Chen watched Feng Aici’s calm expression and couldn’t help but feel nervous.
Her voice carried a hint of urgency. “How is the princess? Why can’t she speak now?”