"What does the imperial physician mean by this?"

Eunuch Cai hurriedly asked, "What are Princess Changning's actions...?"

"Amazing!" Doctor Huang exclaimed. "My father once told me that the highest level of acupuncture is to ignore all things, but I can't do it, and neither can my father, because we don't have profound internal strength."

"But Princess Changning is only five years old, how could she have such internal strength?"

Physician Huang shook his head: "I can't figure it out, I just can't figure it out..."

“Tuantuan has only been learning martial arts for a short time, but she is very talented and can grasp things very quickly,” Chen Xiaoran said slowly. “My father has always said that Tuantuan is a promising talent, and if she had started learning martial arts earlier, she would have become a legend in the martial arts world.”

【Pah!】The soup spoon couldn't help but exclaim, 【What nonsense! It's because you collected seven drops of tears, opened your Ren and Du meridians, and learned to cultivate with your essence. You put in a lot of effort. There's no such thing as a genius or a prodigy. They have no idea how much suffering you endured behind the scenes…】

While administering acupuncture, Bai Tuantuan replied with a smile, "Compared to others, I really am a child prodigy. Who can learn things faster than me! Plus, with your help, I have several times more time to study, so naturally I'm better than others. By the way, what kind of tears are those seven drops of tears you mentioned?"

"It's nothing, you'll see in time." The ladle severed its connection with the white ball of fluff, looking at the iron pot in front of it. "Does it mean you have to wait for the eighth tear before you can take human form?"

Bai Tuantuan didn't care, after all, there were too many secrets about the soup spoon, one more wouldn't make a difference.

You'll find out when the time is right.

"Your Majesty, why isn't it better yet?" the Empress asked with some concern. "Will something happen to him?"

Physician Huang quickly made a shushing gesture and whispered, "Your Majesty, don't distract the county princess. She is at a critical moment."

The Empress looked over and saw that Bai Tuantuan's forehead was covered in sweat. She couldn't help but sigh, "This child has worked so hard."

Chen Xiaoran looked serious as he wiped away Bai Tuantuan's sweat.

After the 108th needle was inserted into the Empress Dowager's body, Bai Tuantuan threw herself into Chen Xiaoran's arms: "Uncle, I'm so tired!"

"Quickly, let the county princess rest!" Physician Huang said hastily, personally carrying a stool behind Bai Tuantuan.

Looking into Physician Huang's gleaming eyes, Bai Tuantuan swallowed hard.

"Is the princess thirsty?" Physician Huang quickly handed the tea to Bai Tuantuan. "Drink up, drink up."

Bai Tuantuan couldn't help but ask, "Imperial Physician, is there something I didn't do well enough?"

"Of course not!" Physician Huang rubbed his hands excitedly. "Does the county princess accept apprentices? I have a granddaughter who is very obedient. I wonder if I would have the honor of serving by the county princess's side."

Bai Tuantuan looked at Physician Huang in shock, then at Chen Xiaoran: "Uncle, can I take on a disciple now?"

Chen Xiaoran smiled: "Whatever you want. If you're willing, it's not impossible."

“But I’m not ready yet…” Bai Tuantuan said hesitantly, “I’m still a child.”

"It's alright, it's alright. I'll have my granddaughter take care of the county magistrate!"

Physician Huang said happily, "Your Highness can just give her some pointers whenever you have time. It's settled then. This old minister thanks Your Highness!"

Bai Tuantuan: ……

The Emperor laughed: "The Huang family is obsessed with medicine. It's clear that Changning has won over Physician Huang."

Bai Tuantuan smiled shyly: "My maternal grandmother and eldest uncle taught me all of that."

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is out of danger and will wake up in three days at most," Chen Xiaoran said slowly. "If there is nothing else, I will take Tuantuan and leave first."

"Wait." The Emperor stopped Chen Xiaoran. "I will never forget the kindness of Young Master Chen. I know that Young Master Chen lacks nothing and does not want to be an official. How about this, Young Master Chen, sit down for a while, and I will bestow some trinkets upon Changning."

Chen Xiaoran remained noncommittal and looked at Bai Tuantuan.

Bai Tuantuan's eyes sparkled like stars; "Great! Great! What the Emperor bestows must be something wonderful!"

"Old Cai, open the national treasury!"

At the Emperor's command, everyone present was stunned. Eunuch Cai, realizing what was happening, quickly made arrangements.

"Wow!" Bai Tuantuan, with her chubby little legs, followed in the footsteps of the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, are there many good things in the national treasury?"

"Your Majesty, may I choose anything from the national treasury?"

"emperor……"

The Emperor glanced at the chattering white ball with a headache and slowly said, "Yes, you can choose anything from the national treasury. If you don't like anything, I also have my private treasury."

Upon hearing this, Bai Tuantuan became even more excited.

Soon, they arrived outside the main hall. When Eunuch Cai opened the door, Bai Tuantuan couldn't help but shout excitedly, but the next second, she froze.

Seeing the rows of empty shelves, Bai Tuantuan panicked: "Your Majesty, your national treasury has been robbed!"

"Ahem." The Emperor coughed lightly, patted Bai Tuantuan's head, and did not answer. Instead, he led Bai Tuantuan to a corner, looked at the scattered items on the shelf, and said with a smile, "Choose."

Bai Tuantuan looked at the Emperor in confusion: "Why are there so many things missing from the national treasury?"

"The Baihe Kingdom has been harassing our borders frequently, and with your sixth uncle being murdered, we will never seek peace. So we have no choice but to fight, but war is a waste of people's lives and resources!"

"Your Majesty, I don't like anything here." Bai Tuantuan tugged at the Emperor's sleeve. "Let's go take a look at your private treasury."

The Emperor nodded and led Bai Tuantuan to the private treasury. Bai Tuantuan picked up a small toy: "I want this! It's cute!"

Looking at the clay sculpture above, Eunuch Cai said with a smile, "This is a portrait that the young master sculpted for the Emperor!"

Bai Tuantuan was astonished: "Ning Nanxiao can do this too! It's really pretty!"

Bai Tuantuan placed the clay sculpture in her purse, then looked at the Emperor; "Your Majesty, do you intend to have my uncles generously contribute?"

"You're not lying to me, are you!"

A sly glint flashed in Bai Tuantuan's eyes: "Bringing me to the national treasury and the private vault, and showing me this scene, you have ulterior motives!"

“Princess!” Eunuch Cai called out, but the Emperor waved his hand.

"I heard from Consort Li that you are clever and intelligent. Although you are only five years old, you know a lot. I didn't believe it, but today I do. My Princess Changning is indeed a clever and insightful person."

Bai Tuantuan curtsied and looked up at the Emperor: "My uncles and aunts have given Your Majesty a lot of benefits, isn't that enough?"

"It's enough, yet not enough," the Emperor said slowly. "Those profits won't be available until next year."

Bai Tuantuan suddenly realized something; "Then let's destroy the Baihe Kingdom?"

"No, no, we can't destroy it without money."

Bai Tuantuan denied herself: "Alright, since the Emperor is short of money, as the Princess of Changning County, I naturally have to share the Emperor's burden."

The Emperor became interested; "What, does Changning also have a private treasury?"

"No, but you can confiscate my house. My father seems to have a lot of ill-gotten gains..."

Seeing Bai Tuantuan's serious expression, the Emperor's lips twitched: "There's no need to be so ruthless."