"Doctor Zhong?!" Song Nanxin's face instantly changed.
Could it be the well - known gynecological expert Doctor Zhong in the palace who served the noble ladies?
How did the Princess of Ningqin manage to invite him! Moreover, Ji Lingchuan and Doctor Zhong were already on their way!
Song Nanxin's voice was so shrill that Cui Ying'er beside her sensed something was amiss. "Is this Doctor Zhong really that remarkable?" she asked.
Nanny Zhao sneered sarcastically, "If he can become a doctor in the palace, do you think his medical skills are not good? Miss's physical condition is clear to Steward Cui. If Doctor Zhong takes her pulse, everything will be exposed. By then, Steward Cui may not be able to escape the blame either."
Cui Ying'er let out a laugh. "Isn't he just a doctor? Is it really necessary for you all to act as if facing a great enemy?"
Song Nanxin's eyes lit up. "So, do you have a way to deal with this?"
Cui Ying'er replied, "Just follow my advice."
At this moment, Ji Lingchuan was leading Doctor Zhong towards Shulan Courtyard. As they walked, they chatted about the physical conditions of the Prince and Princess of Ningqin.
Although Doctor Zhong was well - known as a gynecological expert in the palace, his medical skills in other aspects were also very superb. So as soon as he arrived at the Prince of Ningqin's Mansion, he first went to check the pulses of the Prince and Princess of Ningqin to see if they were in good health.
The Prince of Ningqin was old, but his body was still relatively healthy. However, the Princess of Ningqin had developed some minor ailments over the years. They were not difficult to treat, but she needed to pay attention to her daily life.
Soon, they arrived at Shulan Courtyard. As soon as they stepped into the courtyard gate, Ji Lingchuan saw Nanny Zhao waiting in front.
Nanny Zhao stepped forward to greet Ji Lingchuan, bowing. "Your Highness, the Princess Consort is not feeling well. When I came back to deliver the message just now, she was sleepy and fell asleep. What do you think..."
Ji Lingchuan said, "Let her sleep. Prepare some tea. Doctor Zhong and I will wait in the waterside pavilion. We'll take her pulse when she wakes up."
Nanny Zhao responded with a "Yes" and then stepped back.
Ji Lingchuan led Doctor Zhong to sit in the waterside pavilion. Soon, Nanny Zhao brought a few young maids to fan them and serve tea. Without even glancing at Nanny Zhao, Ji Lingchuan started to consult Doctor Zhong about medical skills.
As the commander of the Xuanjia Army, he often encountered injured soldiers when leading troops into battle. Knowing more medical knowledge could save more lives on the battlefield.
Doctor Zhong understood this and explained things to him very seriously and in detail.
When Nanny Zhao left the waterside pavilion by the Star - Picking Lake, she couldn't help but raise her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead.
Unexpectedly, Steward Cui was really right. According to the Prince's personality, as long as he knew that the Princess Consort was sleeping, he would definitely not barge into Yixiang Pavilion. In this way, they still had time to deal with what was to come.
She hoped everything would go smoothly for Steward Cui.
In Tinglan Garden, there was a cheerful atmosphere at this moment.
"Meow~" Ta Xue was chasing a ball on the ground, its figure extremely agile.
Song Yixuan watched with great interest and kept saying to Song Yihuan, "Fourth Sister, Ta Xue is so smart! Xuan'er really likes this cat!"
Song Yihuan was embroidering a money bag. From time to time, she would look up at her younger brother playing with the cat, her eyes full of tenderness.
Early this morning, when Song Yixuan woke up in bed, he saw Song Yihuan sitting beside his bed, holding a cat in her arms and smiling at him.
After all, he was only a four - year - old child. As soon as he saw the cat, he was overjoyed.
"Cat! It's a cat!"
Ta Xue in Song Yihuan's arms seemed to know that he was another young master of Tinglan Garden. It jumped out of Song Yihuan's arms and went forward to nuzzle Song Yixuan's palm with its head.
Song Yixuan looked up and asked carefully, "Fourth Sister, can I touch it?"
Song Yihuan's expression was extremely gentle. "Of course you can. From now on, Ta Xue will be another member of our family. It will always be by our side."
"So its name is Ta Xue." Song Yixuan hugged the cat into his arms, his eyes and heart full of joy. "Fourth Sister, Xuan'er really likes Ta Xue. I will definitely take good care of it with Fourth Sister."
He secretly thought that he had only mentioned to his brother - in - law yesterday that Fourth Sister liked cats, and today there was a cat beside Fourth Sister. It must be a gift from his brother - in - law.
His brother - in - law was so kind.
The atmosphere in the yard was relaxed and warm. Chun Xing and Fu Ling were also infected and showed understanding smiles.
At this moment, a very strange voice suddenly came from outside the yard. "Is Miss Song the Fourth here?"
This voice was very strange to Song Yihuan, but Fu Ling had heard it before.
Taking advantage of Song Yixuan's inattention, Fu Ling whispered in Song Yihuan's ear, "Fourth Miss, the one outside is Bai Shao, the maid the Princess assigned to the Eldest Miss."
Song Yihuan frowned.
Bai Shao was originally from the Princess of Ningqin's side. She had only been in the Eldest Sister's yard for a short time, but she could already gain the Eldest Sister's trust and come to Tinglan Garden to look for her?
Song Yihuan became alert. She told Chun Xing to take good care of Song Yixuan, then got up and walked out of the door with Fu Ling.
Outside the courtyard gate, there was a maid with a somewhat tall and sturdy figure. Her appearance was ordinary and she was not eye - catching among the maids. Presumably, this was Bai Shao that Fu Ling had mentioned.
When she saw Song Yihuan come out, there was not much expression on her face. After saluting Song Yihuan, she said in a formal manner, "Miss Song the Fourth, the Princess Consort would like to see you. Please come with this servant to Yixiang Pavilion."
Just as Song Yihuan had expected, Bai Shao came at this time to invite her to Yixiang Pavilion.
However, during the daytime, the Eldest Sister's reason for looking for her should not be related to serving the Prince.
Could it be that she wanted her to help check the accounts again?
But no matter what the reason was, it was indeed a bit strange for this maid to deliver the message.
Song Yihuan suppressed her doubts. She asked Bai Shao to wait outside, then turned back into the room to tidy up the things on the table. Only then did she turn around and prepare to go outside.
Song Yixuan was holding the cat, moving his lips as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. But when Song Yihuan looked over, he quickly straightened his back and said,
"Fourth Sister, you can go. Xuan'er will take good care of himself and Ta Xue."
Song Yihuan couldn't help but smile. She rubbed his hair. "I'll be back soon."
Song Yihuan walked out of the door with Fu Ling. Just as they were about to go to Shulan Courtyard, Bai Shao reached out her hand to stop them. Looking at Fu Ling behind Song Yihuan, she said, "Miss Song the Fourth can just come with me. Sister Fu Ling can wait here."
What on earth did the Eldest Sister want with her that she didn't need Fu Ling to follow?
Song Yihuan felt a chill in her heart, but showed no sign of it on her face. She turned back to Fu Ling and said, "It's okay. I'm just going to sit with the Eldest Sister for a while. You don't need to follow."
Fu Ling was anxious, but because Bai Shao had once been by the Princess of Ningqin's side, she was afraid that the other party would notice something strange, so she had to agree.
Song Yihuan then followed Bai Shao and walked towards Shulan Courtyard along a deserted path.