The next day, Su Li once again entered the palace with Father Su.
It was Ye Bai who ca out to greet her.
"Greetings, Princess Changning."
Su Li nodded and asked, "How is he doing?"
Ye Bai paused for a mont before realizing that the Princess was asking about His Highness.
"Reporting to the Princess, with Your Highness’s excellent dical skills, His Highness awoke last night. However, he is still very weak and fell back asleep after taking his dicine."
Behind Su Li, a group of Imperial Physicians widened their eyes in surprise. Such severe injuries, in their opinion, would take at least ten days to half a month before the patient could wake up. Yet, with Princess Changning’s intervention, he had regained consciousness in less than a day. Truly, she was a divine physician!
Su Li said, "Let’s go in."
When Su Li entered, the person on the bed was still in a deep slumber.
Su Li stepped forward, took his pulse, and arranged the needle bag she had brought.
Initially, when she began to administer the acupuncture, the Imperial Physicians all crowded forward, hoping to learn a trick or two. But Su Li’s needlework was too swift, leaving them dizzy, and they eventually gave up.
As Su Li was precisely inserting the needles, the person on the bed’s eyelashes trembled. Feeling soone administering acupuncture, he struggled to open his eyes. The sudden brightness was a bit too much, and he closed his eyes again.
When he reopened them, his vision was still sowhat blurry.
Through the haze, a slender figure appeared before him.
Her raven hair was loosely styled into a cloud-like bun, adorned simply with a single jade magnolia hairpin, its light-colored tassels falling casually, stirring a ripple in one’s heart. Her brows were like distant mountains, her skin like congealed cream, and two strands of hair softly caressed her cheeks, adding a touch of alluring charm. She was so flawlessly beautiful, so ethereal and untouched by the mundane world.
She lowered her gaze, diligently administering the acupuncture. Her delicate lips were slightly pursed in concentration. This sight, in Jun Hui’s eyes, was her worrying about his injuries.
He wanted to tell her that his injuries were fine.
Just as he was about to speak, his gaze t those clear, black-and-white eyes. Then, his vision went black, and he fell into a deep slumber.
Su Li was diligently administering the needles when she felt soone watching her. She looked up and indeed saw that Jun Hui had woken up.
Without a second thought, she jabbed him unconscious. She was afraid that facing those deceptive eyes would make her want to deal a fatal blow, so it was better to simply knock him out.
Qiu Zhengshan stepped forward and asked, "Li’er, did the Sixth Prince just wake up?"
Su Li calmly replied, "Uncle Qiu, you must have seen wrong!"
Qiu Zhengshan looked bewildered at the unconscious Jun Hui with his eyes closed and said, "Really? Then perhaps my old eyes are failing ."
After the acupuncture was completed, Su Li turned around and saw the Imperial Physicians sitting idly by, looking bored.
"Let’s go out."
Everyone rose and followed her out the door.
Ye Bai, waiting outside the door, stepped forward and said, "Princess, the Sixth Prince..."
"He is out of danger now. For the next few days, keep the wound dry, take the dicine, and change the dressings on ti. There’s no need for this Princess to co again."
Ye Bai cupped his hands and bowed, "Thank you, Princess!" This Princess is beautiful, kind-hearted, and capable. If only she could marry the Sixth Prince in the future, what a pity.
After bidding farewell to the Imperial Physicians, Su Li walked forward with Siqin.
"Miss, aren’t we leaving the palace?"
Su Li said, "Since we’re already in the palace, let’s go pay our respects to Consort De."
As soon as her words fell, she heard Siqin’s muffled laughter.
Su Li turned back and asked, "What are you laughing about?"
Siqin chuckled, "Miss, doesn’t this feel like paying morning and evening respects to your mother-in-law?"
Su Li froze for a mont, then laughed and scolded, "You naughty girl, you’re getting bolder and bolder."
"Miss, I’m just happy. Your relationship with His Highness is getting better and better, and Consort De is extrely fond of you, Miss. You’ll definitely be very happy after you marry into the family."
Su Li feigned a scolding, "You’re still talking! I haven’t even asked you about what’s going on between you and Xu Jin!"
Siqin’s small face flushed, but she stubbornly retorted, "What are you talking about, Miss? What could possibly be going on between and him?"
Su Li walked along, smiling, "Before, it was ’Brother Xu,’ but now you’re calling him by his full na. And that hairpin on your head was given by Xu Jin, wasn’t it? Still saying there’s nothing?"
Siqin still argued, "There really isn’t anything. This hairpin was just a thank-you gift for nding his clothes." That’s what Xu Jin said; he never said he liked her.
"Is that so? I think Xu Jin is quite good. Since you don’t like him, then I’ll go ask Zhishu. If Zhishu likes..."
"Miss!" Siqin imdiately looked up, interrupting Su Li. Upon looking up, she saw Su Li’s eyes sparkling with teasing laughter, and she realized she had been tricked.
"Miss, you’re bullying !" Siqin accused.
Su Li smiled, taking her hand, "Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. Both of you clearly have feelings for each other, but you just won’t say it. Xu Jin is a very good person. He follows Father, and he’ll have a promising future. I’d be at ease entrusting you to him."
Siqin glanced around and said, "Miss, this is the palace. You’re holding my hand..."
Su Li said, "What are you afraid of? I’ve said it before, I’ve never treated the three of you as servants. When it’s ti for you to marry, I’ll ask Mother to take you in as adopted daughters, and you’ll marry out as young ladies of the Su family."
Siqin’s eyes reddened, "Miss, I won’t marry! I’ll follow Miss my entire life!"
Su Li smiled, "Silly girl, then wouldn’t I beco a sinner? Alright, don’t cry. If you cry like this, others will think you’ve been wronged."
Siqin smiled through her tears, "Miss, eting you is the greatest fortune for us three." What other maidservants were like them? They were better off than many concubine-born daughters of prominent families! Even the legitimate daughters of minor households weren’t dressed as well as them. How fortunate they were to et such a wonderful young lady. If Miss needed it, she, Siqin, wouldn’t bat an eye to give her life for her. She believed Zhishu and Mohua thought the sa.
Su Li looked at the girl, whose eyes were red with emotion, and sighed inwardly. In her previous life, they had suffered too much following her. In this life, she would double her kindness to these girls, hoping to make those around her doubly happy.
Upon arriving at Consort De’s palace, Consort De was very pleased to hear of her visit and had her maidservants bring out many exquisite pastries.
"Your Ladyship, Li’er has co to bother you again."
Consort De smiled, "I am very happy you ca. It would be even better if you ca every day." Looking at the young woman before her, and thinking of the disheartening words from the Imperial Astrologer’s Office, she sighed.
"What is bothering Your Ladyship?"
Consort De said, "The Emperor and I had hoped for you two to marry sooner, but the Imperial Astrologer’s Office said there are no auspicious dates throughout next year."
"Your Ladyship, fate is predestined."
"I know that truth, but as parents, one can’t help but wish for their son to establish a family."
Su Li smiled, her lips pursed. That was indeed true. Just like her aunt, who worried daily about her children’s marriages.
She chatted with Consort De for a long ti, and only after having lunch at Consort De’s palace did she leave the palace with her maid.
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