Chapter 774: I’m busy, but you can’t help

Fengyi Palace.

Song Yanxi withdrew her hand from taking the pulse, and a faint smile appeared on her face as she said, "Your Majesty's health has recovered very well. Just take some medicine for a few more days and take care of yourself from now on."

The queen nodded and smiled gently, "Good child, you have worked hard these past few days."

First, His Majesty fell ill, then Concubine Yu was drugged and became hysterical, and then her health became so bad again.

Even though the child was going to marry into Prince Jin's mansion soon and become a family with them, one thing after another made it impossible for them to rest for a moment.

No matter how thick-skinned you are, it's hard not to feel guilty about her.

Not to mention, there is also her troublesome daughter who comes to her whenever she has a chance.

She chirped like a little swallow, calling her fifth sister-in-law and fifth brother left and right, and it was a good thing that she didn't mind the noise.

Song Yanxi said respectfully, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. These are my duties and it cannot be considered hard work."

The Queen had long been accustomed to her attitude and was too lazy to correct her. She said in a gentle voice, "Yan Xi, please sit for a moment. I have something to say to you."

Song Yanxi sat down on the small stool beside her as she was told. Her every move and demeanor were perfect.

Even the queen couldn't find fault with her.

She sighed and said, "If Xue'er had learned half as much etiquette and rules as you, I wouldn't have to worry so much.

Sometimes I think, I should just force her to study for half a year, after all, there will be some results."

Song Yanxi lowered her eyes and said in a calm voice, "Your Majesty is reluctant to do so."

Previously, in order to make things difficult for her, Old Lady Lin had spent a large sum of money to hire an old maid from outside the palace to teach her etiquette and rules.

The pretext was to make her the most noble lady in the capital.

She thought at the time that since she had married into the general's mansion and became the mistress of the general's mansion, her every word and action represented the reputation of the Lin, Song and Yan families.

So she must study hard, at least, she must not let outsiders look down on her mother like Old Lady Lin did, for not teaching her well before marriage.

But no matter how hard she studied, the nanny would always find some faults in her.

She practiced her manners every day, and even when she went out to attend banquets at various houses, the ladies and young ladies all praised her highly.

Some people even approached her indirectly, wanting to invite this nanny to come to their home to teach their daughters etiquette and rules.

They also said that the concubines they had met at palace banquets were no more polite than them.

If only one or two people mentioned it, Song Yanxi could still tell herself that it was just some polite words and not to take it to heart.

But after several consecutive times, the sincere attitude of the ladies inevitably made her suspicious.

She went to Fushou Hall specifically, intending to discuss the matter with the old lady, but unfortunately she happened to hear how she instigated the nanny to torture her.

The nanny said, "Madam, it's not that I accepted the money and didn't do the job.

It's really because your daughter-in-law is too smart and learns things quickly. Even if I want to find fault with her, I can't find any excuse."

Madam Lin snorted coldly and said nonchalantly, "I've heard that there are so many insidious ways to torture people in the palace. Why don't you just use them on her?"

"This... Madam is the legitimate daughter of the Yongchuan Marquisate after all. I'm afraid this is inappropriate, isn't it?"

"What a bastard legitimate daughter! Once she enters my Lin family, she is a member of my Lin family. I can do whatever I want with her.

Here is one hundred taels, and how much you can get after that depends on your ability."

It was then that Song Yanxi realized that her mother-in-law did not like her.

But she was so stupid that she thought that by asking for whatever she wanted from the mother and daughter, she could at least gain superficial harmony.

Little did they know that the mother and daughter were simply wolves in human skin, with only endless greed and ambition.

The current situation is all my own fault.

The Queen knew that Old Lady Lin had bullied her daughter-in-law and even embezzled her dowry.

But she didn't know the details.

Now, hearing what Song Yanxi said, my heart sank.

Her face turned cold, and she said angrily, "What a wicked woman who doesn't know how to appreciate her blessings. I just revoked her imperial decree, which really gave her a good deal!"

Song Yanxi raised her eyes, with surprise in her eyes.

The Queen sighed softly and said with a touch of guilt, "Ever since Lin Tingfeng swaggered back to the capital with Zhuang Shihan, Your Majesty has been feeling bad. You had good intentions but ended up doing something bad when you arranged for the marriage between you two.

But Madam Lin keeps making stupid moves. Her own son has the audacity to do such a thing. Instead of asking for your forgiveness, she takes pride in it and mistreats and tortures you in private.

After all, this is a matter concerning the harem, and your Majesty has asked me for my opinion on how to deal with that wicked woman."

Song Yanxi's eyes showed understanding. She caught a glimpse of the annoyance on her face and smiled faintly, "Speaking of this, I would like to thank the queen."

The queen chuckled, "Girl, stop trying to coax me."

Song Yanxi shook her head and said seriously, "Old Madam Lin always cared about these empty reputations the most. After receiving the imperial edict, she fainted from anger and stayed in her own courtyard for quite a while."

"There's even this?" The Queen sighed, "People really should be kind. Now, she has finally gotten her comeuppance."

As she spoke, she changed the subject and said, "Yan Xi, I know that you are a kind child and have helped many people with your medical skills.

But there are some things you can’t help with.”

Song Yanxi thought of something and asked tentatively, "Are you talking about Princess Ning?"

The Queen nodded and said with a pleased smile, "I was right about you, you are indeed a smart child.

No wonder Wanjun is the only one willing to have a few heartfelt words with you."

Hearing her affectionate way of addressing Xie Wanjun, Song Yanxi boldly asked, "Are your Majesty and Princess Ning old friends?"

The Queen shook her head slightly, "Before I entered the palace, I traveled around the world with my uncle and was not in the capital. Wanjun has loved reading since she was a child and has always been brought up by Grand Tutor Xie.

Although I had heard a lot about it before, I had never seen it.

It was not until I entered the palace as a concubine that I finally saw the legendary most talented woman.”

She paused, then asked with a smile, "Did Prince Jin tell you that Wanjun was able to study at the Imperial College because of Grand Tutor Xie?"

Song Yanxi nodded, "The prince respects Princess Ning very much."

Upon hearing this, the Queen suppressed her smile and said, "I know that you feel sorry for Wanjun and want to help her.

But she was injured when she gave birth to Qi Chen, and she has been depressed all these years. Her current physical condition is not enough to have another child.

Yan Xi, you are a doctor, you should know this better than me."

Song Yanxi said frankly: "What the Queen said is correct. Princess Ning is in very poor health right now."

The Queen blurted out, "Then why did you accept her?"

Song Yanxi met her puzzled eyes and asked instead of answering, "Why did the Queen stop me today?"

The Queen frowned, "Of course I don't want to see her die at such a young age."

She looked a little unnatural, "Although I am a few years younger than her, I still called her mother.

Over the years, she has not had a smooth life in Prince Ning's Mansion."

Thinking of the increasingly reckless Prince Ning, the Queen pressed her solar plexus and said, "Although I am the mistress of the six palaces, I deserve to be called their mother.

But in the final analysis, they were not convinced.

Prince Ning is several years older than me, so I really can't act like an elder and teach him a lesson."

When these trivial matters were mentioned, the queen felt annoyed.

But when she really wanted to say it out loud and vent her feelings, she didn't know where to start.

She raised her eyes to look at Song Yanxi, and said seriously: "Yanxi, you have to promise me that this matter must not be handled according to Wanjun's temper."