In the original story, Qing'er eventually falls in love with Xiao Yanzi's brother, Xiao Jian. Therefore, it's crucial to prevent Qing'er from falling out with Xiao Yanzi, as this would put her in a difficult position.

Seeing Xiao Yanzi's disbelieving look, Chen Nian shook his head again, confirming that it really wasn't bitter.

Before she drank it, she thought it would be as bitter as the medicine she used to drink, but she found out after she drank it.

The medicine was slightly sweet with only a hint of bitterness, and the smell was no longer nauseating like before.

If all medicines are like this, then she wouldn't have had to endure such hardship taking them for so many years.

She would be quite happy to drink it.

After all, who doesn't want to get better?

Shen Nian was unaware that Chang Shou had wasted many medicinal herbs and spent an entire afternoon constantly adjusting and testing the medicine to find the best and least bitter formula.

It was tough on the people at the Imperial Pharmacy, who had to keep testing medicine on Changshou, medicine, medicine.

...

"Shen Nian, I'm truly sorry for what happened today."

Little Swallow took a step back, bent down, and solemnly apologized to Chen Nian.

"Little Swallow!"

The main characters were all shocked to see Xiao Yanzi's sincere apology. Was this really the Xiao Yanzi they knew?

"Ouch, Little Swallow, get up quickly!"

Xiao Yanzi's actions startled Chen Nian, who jumped to his feet, aggravating his injuries and causing him to gasp in pain.

The main characters behind her were practically glaring at her.

Little Swallow is giving her such a grand gesture; I hope it doesn't shorten her lifespan. Lifespans are already short; with such a grand gesture from Little Swallow, how can she possibly live?

Chen Nian couldn't help but support his waist with his hand.

This taste is truly tangy and refreshing!

I just bumped my back today, and then I stood up with such a vigorous movement. The feeling was just "too wonderful".

Seeing Chen Nian's situation, Ertai, who was sitting in the back, reflexively stood up as well, his eyes filled with worry.

Xuan'er, Ying'er: "Princess"

Little Swallow: "In deep thought"

"Niannian—, Shuang'er, summon the Imperial Physician!"

Hearing Chen Nian's cry of pain, Qing'er quickly gave instructions to Shuang'er, who was standing to the side.

"No, no, no need, Shuang'er, no need to go and call."

Upon hearing Qing'er's instructions, Chen Nian freed one hand to beckon Shuang'er.

Shuang'er looked at her mistress with a troubled expression. Her mistress cared deeply about the safety of Chen Gege.

"never mind"

Qing'er waved her hand, ultimately choosing to follow Shen Nian's advice.

"Princess Shen, I'm so sorry, so sorry."

Little Swallow knew she had caused trouble again and apologized repeatedly.

Seeing that Chen Nian wanted to sit down, he stepped forward and, together with Qing'er, helped Chen Nian sit down in the seat.

...

Little Swallow is very sociable. Once she strikes up a conversation with someone, she can tell that they are easy to get along with, so she immediately changes her address, omitting the word "Gege".

"Qing'er, you and Shen Nian have such a good relationship, just like Ziwei and I."

"Yes, it's very good."

Because Xiao Yanzi flattered her correctly, Qing'er's eyebrows touched with a smile, and her dissatisfaction with Xiao Yanzi for making her, the pampered little girl, suffer subsided a bit.

But it's impossible to completely calm down; the wounds of her delicate little darling are still glaringly obvious.

Every time I see it, my heart aches.

However, she likes people to know that she and Niannian have a good relationship.

This Princess Huanzhu is quite eloquent.

As for Xiao Yanzi's claim of having a good relationship with a "palace maid," she selectively ignored it.

"Princess, we've brought some medicine to visit you and see how your injury is."

Ziwei continued speaking, and everyone in the room except the main characters frowned again.

Qing'er glanced at the person standing in the center, her eyes scrutinizing him.

Shen Nian truly didn't expect that Ziwei would be so eager to show off. Where did her intelligence from the drama go?

The atmosphere was clearly off from the very beginning when she started speaking, yet she still dared to take the lead, while the rest of the main group, except for Ertai, remained completely calm.

"I'm mostly fine now. What brings you here?"

Chen Nian decided to get straight to the point. It was getting late, and she was feeling sleepy after taking the medicine. If she continued to stall like this, she didn't know when she would be able to get to the point.

"Chen Nian, Qing'er, we've come here this time because we'd like to ask you for a favor."

Very good. This time it was Yongqi who spoke, and the urgency in his tone showed how much he cared about Xiaoyanzi.

"Qing'er, Chen Nian, can you tell me how to get the Empress Dowager's forgiveness?"

Just a short while ago, my father scolded me and told me I must get the Empress Dowager's forgiveness. I really didn't mean to do it today; I just wanted to give the Empress Dowager a surprise.

Mentioning the Emperor and thinking about what happened today, Xiao Yanzi felt a little down. She hadn't done it on purpose; she just wanted to give the Empress Dowager a surprise.

But no one understands me, and everyone blames me.

Now, facing Chen Nian, who grew up outside the palace, and Qing'er, who seems easy to get along with, Xiao Yanzi feels particularly eager to confide in her.

Seeing Xiao Yanzi's dejected appearance, Shen Nian and Qing'er didn't know what to say.

This is such a huge surprise!

Before they could offer any words of comfort, Xiao Yanzi started her chattering mode again.

Speaking of surprises, Little Swallow thought of what they had brought today.

"Ziwei, hurry, bring our Purple Qi from the East for Qing'er and Shen Nian to try. Such a wonderful thing must be shared with them."

While greeting Ziwei, Xiaoyanzi introduced Shen Nian and Qing'er.

"Chen Nian, Qing'er, let me tell you, this 'Purple Qi Comes from the East' is delicious!"

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