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"Mother, don't be angry, don't be angry, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?" Xue Li clung to Madam Shi's arm and acted coquettishly.
Madam Shi tried her best to keep a serious face, but she couldn't help but burst into laughter through her tears.
Just then, Yinreng arrived at the Shi residence with the imperial physician.
Sherry sensed the other person's slightly solemn and anxious expression and felt inexplicably guilty.
The steward in the manor was also perceptive; when he mentioned that Xue Li had just woken up, the expression on Yinreng's face visibly softened.
The imperial physician arrived shortly afterward.
Also entering at the same time was Fuyun, the maidservant behind Yinreng.
Fuyun looked at Xue Li with great respect, bowed and greeted her, and conveyed Yinreng's words.
"The Crown Prince said, Miss, please be patient, he's here for you!"
Upon hearing this, Sherry's lips curled into a pout, and Madam Shi gave her a helpless glare.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. My daughter is fine and in good spirits!"
Madam Shi spoke with slightly red eyes, but her expression was much more relaxed.
Fuyun bowed and went out to report.
The imperial physician spent a long time examining the patient, observing, listening, questioning, and feeling the pulse, and then simply said, "The patient is fine," before preparing to leave.
Madam Shi hurriedly stopped him, urging him to take another look at the spices that Shirley had been working on.
The old doctor perked up immediately, after all, he had vaguely smelled the aroma of those spices when he first came in.
Excellent quality and a wide variety.
The old doctor examined it with great interest and even said that the pear was a good match and would be beneficial to the body.
Madam Shi was relieved and slipped a purse to the old doctor.
The old doctor wanted to take another look, but after thinking about it, he left.
Sherry perked up, and Madam Shi finally smiled, glancing at Yuebai and the others as she spoke: "Don't mess with those spices anymore!"
Sherry smiled sweetly at her.
Madam Shi couldn't help but tap her forehead, and knowing that she was alright, she finally felt relieved and left with her people.
Shirley quickly washed and dressed, while the prince was already being taken for a walk in the garden by Shirley's cousins.
After tidying up, Shirley led her people to the garden to find Yinreng.
Just as she stepped out the door, she remembered her painting again, so she ran out to retrieve it, put it in a box, and went to find Yinreng.
Yinreng turned around and, upon learning that Xue Li was alright, hesitated about whether to leave.
But Bi Bai stopped them.
"Miss said she has a gift for the Crown Prince, please wait a moment, Your Highness!"
The original owner's cousins exchanged glances, sat for a moment, bowed, and took their leave.
Shirley happily went to the small garden and saw Yinreng looking at every plant and tree in the garden with his hands behind his back.
Bibai and the others waited at a distance.
Sherry hid the box behind her back and walked over with her hands behind her back.
"Baocheng, guess what I have in my hand? There's a reward if you guess right!"
When Yinreng saw her, his expression visibly brightened considerably.
But thinking about how Sherry almost didn't wake up today, I felt a bit scared and worried.
"You need to settle in earlier in the future, don't stay up late. Look at everyone today, they were all terrified!" Yinreng said, pinching the soft flesh on her face.
Sherry pouted, a hint of guilt in her eyes. Well, what can you do? When you're engrossed in something, you lose track of time.
Of course, she didn't say that.
She simply nodded obediently.
Seeing her absent-minded expression, Yinreng knew she hadn't listened. He was about to say something, but then thought better of it and gave up.
From now on, they will live in Yuqing Palace, and he will keep an eye on them.
"Alright, what gift has Yingheng prepared for me this time?"
Yinreng was somewhat looking forward to it.
Many of the gifts Sherry gave him were rare finds.
The gift he gave her wasn't as precious as he thought! Of course, that was just his opinion.
The more Yinreng thought about it, the angrier he became. He thought he should also make a gift for Xue Li by hand.
Sherry finally remembered her masterpiece.
With his neck held high and a sly look on his face, he said, "Guess! If you guess right, you'll get a prize; if you guess wrong, you won't!"
"Oh? Then I guess, could it be that Yingheng specially prepared these fragrant pills for me?" Yinreng recalled the old imperial physician's mutterings about the "future crown princess having a rich collection."
Sherry shook her head: "That's not right~"
As she spoke, she reached out her wicked little hand and pinched Yinreng's right cheek.
Yinreng looked into the distance in a fluster, while the servants who were attending him lowered their heads and dared not look around.
"You naughty girl!" Yinreng couldn't help but tap her forehead. "Could it be a purse?"
After all, when women give gifts to men, they usually embroider purses themselves, and he's seen his boss brag about it to him before.
Moreover, the Emperor's concubines would frequently bring out this purse, that knot, or that nightgown.
"Hmm~ Still not right!" Sherry pinched his left cheek again with great interest.
Yinreng was so angry he laughed!
The more he smiled, the more guilty Sherry felt!
It was just a touch, but once we're married, she'll be able to touch me a lot more.
The more Sherry thought about it, the more beautiful she seemed. Yinreng looked at her with a slightly flushed face and a helpless smile.
I don't know if it was from embarrassment or from being pinched red by Shirley.
"Could it be clothes and shoes?" Yinreng thought to himself, Xue Li probably wouldn't give him hairpins and jade pendants that he could buy.
Don't ask, just go with your gut feeling!
Sherry's eyes lit up, and Yinreng thought he had guessed correctly.
Before I knew it, Sherry was rubbing my face and pouting.
Yinreng's pupils dilated in shock; he had never played like this when he was a child.
What's even more shocking is that Shi Wenbing, who was on duty, came from afar and saw that his usually dignified and well-mannered eldest daughter actually dared to rub the Crown Prince's face?!
The old man nearly fainted on the spot, but was quickly supported by his attendants.
The old man's legs were weak after taking just a few steps, and he looked at Shirley with disapproval.
Yinreng noticed Shi Wenbing approaching and, seeing the old man's gaze, immediately stepped in front of Xue Li.
Shi Wenbing's face flushed red in an instant, and he bowed to Yinreng to greet him!
Sherry hid behind Yinreng and secretly laughed, peeking out her little head and winking at Shi Wenbing.
Shi Wenbing was so angry that his beard trembled, and he stiffly looked away.
Just then, Yinreng glanced at Xue Li with a doting smile.
Shi Wenbing was relieved and stopped paying attention to Xue Li, inviting Yinreng to dine with him.
Yinreng readily agreed.
Shirley handed the box to He Zhu, who smiled respectfully and humbly.
Just as Shirley was about to return to her courtyard for her meal, she was asked to leave by Madam Shi's head maid.
This time, Madam Shi didn't say anything, but simply handed her a familiar booklet.
Sherry: If you bring this up, I'm no longer sleepy.
As a result, Sherry stayed up late again, focusing on studying the fire avoidance diagram.
To be honest, it's quite different from what she's seen before.
Previous ones were more direct and clear, but this one feels more evocative.
Could it be that some talented scholars from Jiangnan specially painted these to sell and earn money for their travel expenses?
People who paint tend to have a certain flair.
Sherry felt a little itchy for a moment, but then thought better of it!
She is a dignified and elegant Crown Princess!
Sherry: But she's a woman too.
After thinking for a moment, Sherry began to take care of herself.
While tidying up the pharmacy in the secret realm, she inadvertently discovered the pills from the same sect as the dual cultivation technique.