“The Fifth Princess’s wind-heat cold has already improved significantly, and I can no longer detect any toxins in her body.”
As he spoke, Imperial Physician Xu knelt down and performed a deep bow.
“Your Highness, please forgive me for my incompetence. I truly do not know why the Fifth Princess is unable to speak.”
Upon hearing this, Consort Chen frowned deeply.
Although she could hear Suisui’s inner thoughts, her daughter could not remain mute forever.
Consort Chen waved her hand gently. “Rise, Physician Xu. I do not blame you. You may withdraw for now.”
Nestled in Consort Chen’s arms, Shangguan Sui blinked her eyes.
【This Physician Xu’s medical skills are just average. But I remember that in the Great Yue Kingdom, there is a female divine doctor who can cure almost any illness!】
Consort Chen’s ears immediately perked up, but then she heard—
【But I forgot what her name is…】
Consort Chen sighed softly, worry evident in her brows.
Noticing this, Shangguan Sui reached out her tiny hand and gently patted Consort Chen’s cheek.
“Ah-ba, ah-ba—”
【Mother, don’t be sad. The Great Yue Kingdom is full of talented people—someone will surely be able to cure me!】
【Don’t worry, Mother. Everything will be fine!】
Consort Chen nodded, her eyes slightly reddened as she hugged Shangguan Sui tightly.
Her precious Suisui…
..
Imperial Study
“Father Emperor, these are all the confessions provided by Lü Yuan—evidence of the Zhenbei Marquis’s embezzlement of military provisions.”
Shangguan Lin flipped through the memorials, his brows furrowing slightly.
“Is this all?”
Shangguan Jue nodded. “This is everything Lü Yuan confessed. The Zhenbei Marquis likely considered his son too incompetent and did not entrust him with all the details.”
“However, this alone is insufficient to convict the Marquis. His military achievements are truly outstanding. Without concrete evidence of his intent to rebel, the court officials will certainly object.”
Shangguan Lin nodded thoughtfully. “You make a valid point.”
The imperial study fell into silence as Shangguan Jue pondered possible strategies.
At that moment, a childish and crisp voice suddenly echoed in Shangguan Lin’s mind.
【The Zhenbei Marquis is practically obsessed with becoming emperor—he’s even had seven or eight dragon robes made at home!】
A smile curved Shangguan Lin’s lips as he immediately looked up.
“I will assign you several shadow guards. Help me find something.”
Shangguan Jue looked puzzled. “What does Father Emperor wish to find?”
“Dragon robes.”
The Next Day
After a restful sleep, Shangguan Sui slowly opened her eyes, only to discover that she was once again in the imperial study.
【Why did Father bring me to the imperial study again?】
【I miss Mother… I miss my soft and beautiful, sweet-smelling mother…】
【I don’t want to be here! Ahhh!】
While Shangguan Sui was busy complaining internally, a plate of fragrant pastries was placed before her.
She instantly fell silent and began devouring them enthusiastically.
【Delicious, delicious, delicious!】
Shangguan Lin: …
Such a swift change of attitude.
He couldn’t help but curl his lips into a soft chuckle. Suisui was simply too adorable.
As Shangguan Sui munched on the pastries, she noticed many memorials spread out before her—already reviewed but not yet closed. Curiosity piqued, she began reading them.
They were essentially exchanges between the officials and the emperor:
After reading them, Shangguan Sui fell silent.
Ah, the simple and unadorned life of an emperor.
Indeed, Shangguan Lin had always been considered a wise ruler in the early stages of the story. Aside from the Zhenbei Marquis’s impending rebellion, the realm remained largely stable.
If not for the rebellion two years later, the Great Yue Kingdom might have continued in peace.
“Grand Tutor Feng wishes to resign and return to his hometown?”
Shangguan Lin read aloud from one of the memorials, his brows knitting together as he sighed softly.
“Grand Tutor Feng is a loyal veteran of the court. He was the one who taught me calligraphy…”
Suddenly, a childish voice exploded in his ears.
【Grand Tutor Feng!!!】
【Father, you must not let him leave!】
Shangguan Sui tugged urgently at Shangguan Lin’s sleeve.
“Ah-ba, ah-ba—”
She pointed insistently at the memorial.
Although Shangguan Lin understood her meaning from her inner thoughts, he deliberately pretended ignorance to tease her. “Does Suisui want to read this memorial as well?”
Shangguan Sui shook her head and continued pointing at it.
“Ah-ba, ah-ba—”
【I don’t want to read the memorial—I just don’t want Grand Tutor Feng to leave!】
Her little face flushed red with anxiety.
Seeing this, Shangguan Lin’s heart softened instantly. Following her inner thoughts, he asked gently, “Suisui doesn’t want Grand Tutor Feng to leave?”
She nodded vigorously.
【Phew, Father finally understands.】
【I almost thought he had turned into a fool.】
Shangguan Lin: …
He silently resolved never to tease Suisui like this again. It wouldn’t do for her to truly think him foolish.
At this moment, Shangguan Sui finally recalled everything.
【Grand Tutor Feng himself isn’t the important one—his granddaughter is!】
【His granddaughter, Feng Aici, is a true divine physician capable of curing all illnesses!】
【If I can meet her, my throat will definitely be healed!】
Shangguan Lin immediately became alert upon hearing this.
She could cure Suisui’s throat? That would be wonderful—she must be summoned to the palace at once!
But how could Grand Tutor Feng’s granddaughter be such a renowned physician? He had never heard of this before.
Shangguan Sui swung her little legs as she recalled the plot of the original novel.
【Grand Tutor Feng’s wife was born into a family of physicians. Though highly skilled, she was confined to the inner chambers and passed all her medical knowledge to her granddaughter, Feng Aici.】
【Feng Aici possesses exceptional medical skills and has long been helping noble ladies in their chambers. She is kind-hearted and highly capable.】
【In the original story, when the male protagonist Xiao Ziyuan was struck by a poisoned arrow on the battlefield and was on the brink of death, it was Feng Aici who saved him.】
【By that time, Feng Aici was already married with children. While on an outing with her husband, she encountered Xiao Ziyuan in the wilderness and rescued him. Later, she was granted the title of First-Rank Lady.】
Shangguan Lin nodded thoughtfully.
It seemed that Feng Aici truly possessed remarkable medical skills. He could summon her to the palace to treat Suisui.
At the same time, Shangguan Lin did not overlook the phrase “original book” mentioned in Suisui’s thoughts.
The knowledge Suisui possessed appeared to originate from this “original book.”
Suisui was a blessing bestowed by the heavens—a divine child descended to the mortal world.
Therefore, this “original book”…
Was in fact a heavenly scripture!
Shangguan Lin suddenly felt enlightened.
So that’s how it is.
Shangguan Sui continued tugging at Shangguan Lin’s sleeve, mouthing the words silently—