Using her memory, Jiang Luoluo drew a complete set of modern surgical instruments. She then found the most famous blacksmith shop in the city and asked an experienced master craftsman to carefully forge a set of sharp and exquisite surgical knives according to the drawings.

At the same time, she also prepared newly made catgut sutures, as well as anesthetic solution and hemostatic powder that she mixed herself.

She knew that Xie Zhichen's cleft lip surgery should be done as soon as possible; the younger he was, the better the repair effect and the higher the chance of success.

After everything was prepared, Jiang Luoluo secretly made up her mind to solve Xie Zhichen's long-standing problem as soon as possible, otherwise it would hurt his self-esteem if others called him a little monster.

On this day, Xie Yizhi was on leave, so he and Xie Zhichen got up early and went to the Jiang residence together.

Xie Zhichen knew that today he was going to have surgery at Jiang Luoluo's place to treat his small lips.

Although he tried his best to hide his fear and not want his father and sister Luo Luo to worry, Jiang Luo Luo still keenly noticed a hint of tension in his expression.

She gently pulled Xie Zhichen into her arms and softly comforted her, "Zhichen's little lips are sick. Today, your sister will heal them for you. From today onwards, you will live in your sister's Luoluo Residence, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Zhichen's eyes lit up instantly, joy quickly replacing his fear. He nodded obediently, his face once again beaming with a smile.

Jiang Luoluo then looked up at Xie Yizhi beside her, noticing the faint worry in his expression, and said firmly, "Your Highness, please rest assured, you can wait outside for an hour."

Xie Yizhi's gaze was deep as he nodded and said, "I'm leaving everything to Luo Luo."

Jiang Luoluo led Xie Zhichen to the study, which had been cleaned and tidied up, and gestured for him to lie down on the low couch. Xie Zhichen obediently complied and lay down.

Jiang Luoluo carefully washed her hands, gently applied the anesthetic to Xie Zhichen's lips, and coaxed softly, "Zhichen, be good, sleep for a little while, and your little mouth will be healed when you wake up."

Your sister and Dingdang will stay with you. Just lie there quietly and don't make a fuss.

Xie Zhichen blinked and nodded quietly.

Jiang Luoluo gestured to Dingdang to cover his eyes with a clean cotton cloth to prevent stimulation from the medicine or light.

Dingdang finished quickly and stood aside, ready to assist at any time.

A moment later, the anesthetic took effect. Jiang Luoluo took out a sharp scalpel, steadied herself, and precisely made incisions on both sides of Xie Zhichen's cleft lip, clearly and decisively saying, "Down!"

Dingdang quickly took out the prepared hemostatic medicine and skillfully poured it onto the wound.

Although the anesthesia prevented Xie Zhichen from feeling pain, he could still sense something was amiss. The little boy silently encouraged himself while obediently following Jiang Luoluo's every instruction.

Throughout the entire surgery, only the faint sounds of instruments colliding and Jiang Luoluo's clear and gentle instructions could be heard in the study, creating a tense yet orderly atmosphere.

Everyone held their breath. Outside the study, Xie Yizhi, Mo Feng, and Mo Yang waited anxiously.

Mo Yang, who was usually cheerful and playful, was unusually serious today, his brows furrowed. He was clearly affected by the tense atmosphere of the surgery, and even his usual easygoing nature had been suppressed.

Inside the study, Jiang Luoluo held her breath and focused intently on stitching up the crack in Xie Zhichen's upper lip, bit by bit.

She threaded the needle with swift, decisive movements, her stitches fine and steady, and soon the wound was stitched up. Then, she picked up scissors and carefully trimmed away the excess thread.

Dingdang, standing to the side, skillfully tidied up and put away the surgical instruments used in the operation.

Jiang Luoluo then took out the anti-inflammatory, tissue-regenerating, and hemostatic powder she had prepared beforehand and gently sprinkled it on Xie Zhichen's wound to ensure that nothing went wrong.

Finally, she carefully wrapped Xie Zhichen's upper lip with a thin, soft cotton cloth to prevent infection or friction.

The entire surgical procedure was swift, efficient, and smooth, taking less than an hour.

Dingdang brought over a basin of hot water. Jiang Luoluo washed her hands, tidied up the utensils, and then turned to look at Xie Zhichen on the low couch. She found that he had relaxed and was fast asleep.

Jiang Luoluo finally breathed a sigh of relief, a faint smile appearing on her lips. She gently pushed open the study door and walked out.

Xie Yizhi, Mo Feng, and Mo Yang, who were waiting outside, immediately stepped forward. Xie Yizhi spoke first, his voice slightly anxious: "Luo Luo, how is it?"

Jiang Luoluo smiled broadly and looked relaxed: "The surgery went very smoothly. In the next few days, you need to be careful. Zhichen can't cry or laugh loudly, and his diet should consist mainly of soft foods."

He can stay with me for now, so I can take better care of him. Once he's fully recovered, he can return to the palace with Your Highness. What does Your Highness think?

Upon hearing this, Xie Yizhi's cold and stern face softened slightly, and he replied in a low voice, "Alright, I'll leave everything to Luo Luo's arrangements."

Immediately, he, Mo Feng, and Mo Yang tiptoed into the study and found Xie Zhichen lying peacefully on the low couch, fast asleep.

The little lips were covered with cotton cloth, and the child's tender face showed less worry and more peace.

Mo Feng and Mo Yang exchanged a glance and breathed a sigh of relief, their tense nerves finally relaxing.

Jiang Luolu thoughtfully made a straw out of a small bamboo tube to make it easier for Xie Zhichen to drink porridge, and also carefully selected various exquisite comic books and Luban locks from the market.

Every day, she would sit beside Xie Zhichen, tell him stories, play with him using various toys, and use her warm smile to dispel his inner unease.

Xie Zhichen nestled tightly in Jiang Luoluo's arms, his face pressed against her shoulder, feeling a surge of warmth in his heart.

He had never felt such intimacy and care before, and couldn't help but wonder: Is this what it feels like to have a mother?

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