Chapter 261 Zijuan and Zhuifeng are so strange

A portion was taken out for experiments, while the other portion was still given to the imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital to cultivate. In this way, there was no fear that the entire amount would be wasted if one method failed.

"Okay, let's do it that way. When we get back, Shengsheng will go find Physician Li and the others to study the seeds together, and then we'll take a little bit back to Yuqing Palace and plant them ourselves!" Shengsheng thought for a moment, "How about we plant them in the right corner of the garden?"

The small corner of the Yuqing Palace Garden was cleaned up by Huang Ying and the palace servants a long time ago.

Originally, it was because Sheng Sheng had just learned that there was a vegetable garden in the bamboo grove behind Jingyue Pavilion, and she wanted to try growing vegetables herself out of curiosity. So Huang Ying led people to set aside a small plot of land in the garden, and they turned over the soil and cultivated it.

However, in the end, Sheng Sheng didn't have time to plant anything in it, so now it's perfect for planting Rejuvenating Grass.

Zijuan also provided plenty of emotional support, immediately clapping her hands and saying, "Go, Princess! This servant believes you can do it!"

Just as Zijuan finished speaking, a soft laugh came from beside her.

Zijuan's smile suddenly froze for a moment, then she asked in a slightly embarrassed voice, "What's wrong?"

Sheng Sheng was a little confused, then turned around and saw that the coachman driving the carriage was none other than Zhui Feng.

"Huh? Brother Chasing Wind?"

Shouldn't Chasing the Wind be crawling in the shadows? Why is he acting as a coachman in broad daylight?

Sheng Sheng's doubts were too obvious, so Zhui Feng took the initiative to say, "Princess, the Second Prince has been very busy lately and will often be away from the capital. He has sent me to serve as your guard."

"ah?"

Sheng Sheng was a little confused. What was the difference between protecting someone in the open and protecting them in the dark?

He had clearly been protecting Zhui Feng all along.

Thinking this through, Sheng Sheng asked the same question.

Zhui Feng replied, "Of course there are differences. Previously, I was secretly protecting the princess, but there were many constraints, and I couldn't reveal my identity at will. Therefore, I had to be careful about the timing of my actions. Now that I have been transferred to be the princess's personal bodyguard, I don't have to worry about anything else. As long as there is any risk that could harm the princess, I can act at will."

"Oh, that sounds really good." Sheng Sheng nodded, then asked, "So, Sheng Sheng doesn't have any bodyguards now, right?"

The little dumpling looked expectant. Without the bodyguards around her, wouldn't that mean she could go out and play anywhere without being discovered?

Whether it's running to Jingyue Pavilion to find Brother Pei Ji, or taking a few kids out for a walk late at night, or even possibly sneaking out of the palace, no one will know, right?

Zhui Feng smiled and said, "Of course—"

Sheng Sheng grew increasingly expectant.

"Of course not."

Chasing the Wind.

Sheng Sheng: "..."

She discovered that people nowadays have a very bad habit: they like to breathe heavily when they talk.

Sheng Sheng glared at Zhui Feng with a hint of resentment, then lowered her head in distress: "Oh, well, actually, Sheng Sheng isn't really looking forward to days without bodyguards."

Zijuan was amused by her. Every time Shengsheng went out to play late at night, Zijuan would accompany her, so Zijuan knew best whether Shengsheng was looking forward to it or not.

Zijuan's laughter reminded Shengsheng of Zhuifeng's ambiguous laugh earlier.

Sheng Sheng has always been a child with a strong thirst for knowledge. When she encounters something she's curious about, she naturally asks about it on the spot.

So, with a hint of mischievous vengefulness in his voice, he asked directly, "Hey, Brother Zhuifeng, what were you laughing at just now?"

This question silenced Zhui Feng and made Zi Juan stiffen.

The two people who were laughing just moments ago are now unable to laugh. One cleared his throat and pretended to be busy driving the carriage, while the other tidied his hair and looked around, pretending to admire the scenery.

Sheng Sheng was only joking around, but seeing the two of them like this, he suddenly became serious.

What?

That's strange, what does that mean? It's weird.

No way, there seems to be something going on between these two.

Sheng Sheng immediately stopped smiling, her face turning serious as she looked at everyone, before finally closing the curtain and getting back into the carriage.

Stone, who had been watching the commotion from behind Sheng Sheng (though he didn't understand what it was), asked, "What's wrong, Master? Why was that person laughing just now?"

Sheng Sheng rubbed Shi Tou's head and smiled, "Children shouldn't meddle in adult matters."

Zijuan and Zhuifeng, who were outside, were in an awkward situation for some reason.

As soon as Shengsheng entered, Zijuan breathed a sigh of relief, thankful that Shengsheng hadn't pressed for details.

After breathing a sigh of relief, Zijuan felt strange again. Why was she so glad that Shengsheng hadn't pressed for details?

Is it strange that Zhui Feng was laughing just now?

Zijuan said to herself, "The princess just wanted to gossip about Zhuifeng, why are you so nervous?"

Compared to Zijuan, Zhuifeng was much calmer, as if nothing had happened.

Zhui Feng vaguely seemed to hear someone next to him say his name, and turned his head to look at her: "What's wrong?"

Zijuan glanced at him and calmly replied, "Oh, no, you misheard."

Zhui Feng stared at Zi Juan silently for a while, then quietly continued driving the carriage.

*

Upon returning to the palace, Sheng Sheng didn't even go to Consort Rong's place; instead, she took Hui Chun Cao directly to the Imperial Hospital.

Xie Yun had already sent someone back to the palace to inform the Imperial Hospital staff, so as soon as Sheng Sheng stepped into the Imperial Hospital, Imperial Physician Li and Imperial Physician Zhou hurriedly came out to greet her.

Both of their hands were still wet, and they came out wiping their hands with handkerchiefs.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects!"

"Get up quickly, get up quickly! The two imperial physicians should come and think about this Rejuvenating Herb."

Sheng Sheng placed the booklet and the wooden box containing the Rejuvenating Herb on the table. Immediately, Physician Li and Physician Zhou began to straighten their clothes, even adjusting their hats, and finally wiped their hands with handkerchiefs once more.

Sheng Sheng was somewhat confused by their series of actions: "Doctor Li, Doctor Zhou, what is the meaning of this?"

"Oh, Your Highness," Physician Li said solemnly and respectfully, "this Rejuvenating Herb is a rare treasure in the world, and it is considered a 'life-saving treasure' by us physicians. It is a great honor for us to see this Rejuvenating Herb with our own eyes, so close up, and even have the opportunity to study it. Therefore, it is necessary for us to make some preparations to show our respect for this herb."

Sheng Sheng was stunned for a moment before she finally understood what Physician Li meant.

Oh, there's a gift for meeting you.

"Oh, I see." Sheng Sheng waved her hand. "Alright, alright, now that the greeting gifts are done, let's think about it together."