Chapter 492: Strange and Seductive

"I know. Didn't the Cui family break off the engagement with the Xiao family?" The Sixth Princess looked at Xiao Jiuyue in confusion. The Xiao family's affair was known to everyone in Shengjing, even she in the deep palace knew about it.

"The Cui family did break off the engagement, but Cui Yao didn't know about it. I heard that something happened to the Xiao family. When Cui Yao wanted to send a letter to my eldest brother, her maid was beaten to death, and Cui Yao also fell seriously ill."

As Xiao Jiuyue finished speaking, the Sixth Princess sighed and said, "Miss Cui is a kindhearted person."

"That's right. After Cui Yao fell seriously ill, the Cui family forced her to get married."

Xiao Jiuyue recalled Cui Yao's situation at the time. She was truly isolated and helpless. Her words became even more vivid, making the Sixth Princess feel as if she were there herself. She said comfortingly, "Sister Xiao, Miss Cui is just a woman. She had no choice."

"Yeah, I think so too. Even if she got married, I wouldn't blame her. But she threatened to die and would rather become a nun than get married."

Xiao Jiuyue told the story of Cui Yao. The Cui family was just a small official of the sixth rank. In Shengjing, there were countless officials under the imperial city. Anyone picked out at random might have a relative who was an official.

Not many people know that Cui Yao became a nun.

"She..." The Sixth Princess came to her senses now and sat up straight in disbelief. The movement of her body caused discomfort in her lower abdomen. She covered her stomach and looked at Xiao Jiuyue excitedly, saying, "Could Cui Yao become a nun in Qingfeng Temple?"

"No way? She really would rather be a nun than get married?" The Sixth Princess was really shocked. She had probably seen too many people abandon their families, even their biological parents and children, for power and profit.

But what about Miss Cui? She actually had the courage to become a nun, threatening death for her fiancé!

The Xiao family has been vindicated now. What if they were to decline? Wouldn't she have to be a nun for the rest of her life?

The Sixth Princess admired Cui Yao, whom she had never met before. In this world, there must be very few women who can do such a thing, right?

"Yes, that's why I came to visit Sister Cui." Xiao Jiuyue nodded slightly and said, "Sister Cui will be my future sister-in-law. Our whole family agrees with it!"

"Such a kind and righteous woman is indeed rare." The Sixth Princess said with emotion, "Then, can I meet her?"

"If Your Highness wants to see her, of course it's okay. However, she has been..." Xiao Jiuyue vaguely spoke about her face being poisoned.

The Sixth Princess frowned and asked further questions, only to find out that Cui Yao's face had been poisoned by the green-waisted insect. This was not only intended to destroy Cui Yao's face, but also to take her life!

For women, chastity is important, but face is even more important, especially for Cui Yao. If she marries into the Xiao family, she will become the Crown Prince's wife in the future. In the long run, she will be the future mistress of the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion.

If Cui Yao's face was ruined, how could she still be the mistress of the house?

"This man is truly vicious." The Sixth Princess was born in the palace. Even if she was naive, she had seen a lot and knew that the Cui family didn't want Cui Yao to marry into the Xiao family. She asked, "Does the Cui family have a girl of the same age?"

"Yes." Xiao Jiuyue nodded and thought, as expected of someone from the palace, he reacted immediately.

"That's too much!" The Sixth Princess was angry again, and her lower abdomen ached. She said, "Except for Miss Cui, the Cui family is all ungrateful."

"Your Highness, don't be angry. You need to rest now. After you get the medicine from the prescription, you can take it according to the prescription. I have already written down the instructions on how to decoct the medicine." Xiao Jiuyue talked to the Sixth Princess in detail and told her some precautions at the same time.

"Sister Xiao, thank you. I don't know how to thank you enough." The Sixth Princess looked around. She had come to pray for the Royal Grandmother and recite scriptures before the menstrual period came. Unexpectedly, she had missed the mark and the menstrual period came early.

She even fainted from the pain.

"Practicing medicine and saving lives is what I should do as a doctor." Xiao Jiuyue was very glad that he followed his master to learn medicine. Otherwise, when he encountered a patient like the Sixth Princess, he would be of no use except comforting her!

It’s different now. She can not only use her medical skills to save people, but also use them to make good connections.

"Sister Xiao, you are really amazing. There are female doctors in the Imperial Hospital, but they only know the basics." The Sixth Princess's illness has always been treated by the imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital. She can even recite the doctors' words.

Every time she had her period, it felt like she had a serious illness. She could endure the extreme weakness, but she had to rely on painkillers to deal with the pain.

"It's also because I met a good master. My master is a truly great doctor." Xiao Jiuyue admires his master, Doctor Xiao Wang, very much. He tastes the medicine himself and often forgets to eat and drink in order to cure diseases and save lives. Perhaps, only by working day and night like his master can one have such superb medical skills!

"Sister Xiao, I came in a hurry today. I will thank you again next time."

The Sixth Princess seemed to recall something as she spoke, "By the way, Sister Xiao, the palace banquet for the Yongzhao envoys is coming up soon. Will you attend? I heard that the Yongzhao warriors want to compete for several days, and at the same time, the two countries are discussing a peace agreement."

"It should be very lively then." The Sixth Princess also heard what the Queen Mother said. She said, "I'll be feeling better in a few days. Then I'll be able to see Sister Xiao again. Then I'll take Sister Xiao for a good stroll."

"Then, thank you, Your Highness." Xiao Jiuyue said with a smile.

"Sixth sister, are you okay?" Jun Lie's voice came from outside. Xiao Jiuyue looked at Jun Lie who walked into the house. His tall and slender figure was particularly eye-catching.

"Third brother." The Sixth Princess looked at Jun Lie shyly, then introduced him enthusiastically: "Third brother, this is Sister Xiao. She is the eldest daughter of the Cheng'en Marquis Mansion. She also knows medical skills. She is amazing."

"Miss Xiao is so amazing?" Jun Lie's voice was low, with an upturned ending tone, coupled with his smiling eyes. Xiao Jiuyue: "..."

She silently turned her eyes away. This man had a pair of peach blossom eyes, which were very attractive.

"Your Highness, thank you for your kind words." Xiao Jiuyue said modestly.

The Sixth Princess immediately said, "No, I'm telling the truth. Sister Xiao, don't be so modest."

"Third brother, I want to go back early." While the painkillers were still taking effect, she hurried down the mountain and returned to the palace. Otherwise, she would be trapped in Qingfeng Temple for quite some time.

The palace is bustling these days, and she doesn't want to miss it at all.

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements." Jun Lie said, looking at Xiao Jiuyue beside him and said, "Miss Xiao, you're going back too, right? Perfect, we can go together."

"Sister Xiao!" The Sixth Princess looked at Xiao Jiuyue eagerly.