But she didn't ask. He was the eldest son of the Jin family, and his ancestors had been loyal generals for generations. He had his own mission in life and his own ambitions for his country. How could she let him spend his whole life guarding the palace and imprison him in this land, keeping him by her side?

Yun Duoduo's eyes were a little red. She didn't understand why Jin Jinzhi's departure made her so sad, and her heart ached.

She clutched the whistle tightly to her chest.

Jin Jinzhi looked at her with some surprise. After holding her shoulders and looking at her for a while, she pulled her into her arms and gave her a gentle hug.

After packing their things, Jin Jinzhi and Xue Deyi carried their bundles and prepared to leave.

"Brother Jin, Zhuangzhuang, aren't you taking him back?" Sun Huohuo pointed to Jin Zhuangzhuang, who was squatting on the ground, playing by himself, pulling at loaches and earthworms.

"No, Zhuangzhuang is still too young. I'm afraid the long journey will make her uncomfortable. Let's wait until she's a little older."

Jin Jinzhi and Xue Deyi left the palace and returned to their own residences. Xiao Jinyu, having already become a junior leader of the Imperial Guard squad, remained in the palace with Commander Xiao.

Despite the sweltering heat, Yun Duoduo felt a chill run through her as she watched Jin Jinzhi's departing figure.

...

Time flies, and winter is almost here.

The winter snow came suddenly. In just one night, the yellow eaves, gray palace paths, and red thresholds were all covered with a thick layer of white snow.

The entire capital was covered in a blanket of snow. Instead of setting up stalls along the streets, vendors lit fires in their houses and called out loudly to attract passersby.

In the courtyard of Fushuang Palace in Nanyang Imperial Palace, Sun Huohuo and Jin Zhuangzhuang were playing near the back mountain. There was a small river there, which had now frozen into ice, and the two of them were skating on it.

Ah Xiang and Granny Liu were busy stuffing strips of cotton cloth into the gaps in the windows to prevent the cold wind from getting in.

In the freezing cold, every time I breathe, I can see white mist-like breath.

"Huohuo, Zhuangzhuang, come back quickly, it's too cold outside!" Ah Xiang called out as she walked towards the stream beside the back mountain, preparing to fish the two very mischievous little ones back.

Yun Duoduo was alone in the warm and cozy bedroom, writing words on the frosty window.

Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of something she had hidden under the bed.

Yun Duoduo looked at the box under the bed, which contained the medicine she had obtained from the medicine cabinet that she hadn't finished using.

She had a small padlock on the box, and she kept the key with her at all times.

She remembered the medical gloves in the box. She thought that since she had a pair of gloves, she should also get a pair for her Third Uncle.

As a doctor, I often touch these flowers, plants, and medicinal powders and solutions on a daily basis. If I forget to wash my hands after touching them and then eat, I'm in trouble. I end up ingesting the poisonous powder along with the food.

How can we get a pair of medical gloves for the Third Prince as well?

[Could I ask the Medicine Master for another dose?]

This is not feasible.

Yun Duoduo shook her head. If the Third Imperial Uncle saw these very modern latex gloves, he would be very puzzled and suspicious, since latex and rubber are materials that do not exist in this world.

What should we do then?

Yun Duoduo poked her little head, closed her eyes, and frowned as she pondered deeply.

[Requesting another pair of modern medical gloves from the first-aid kit is not feasible. Where can I get more gloves?]

The doctors and physicians of this world are truly audacious. Not only do they casually touch potentially poisonous flowers and plants, but not a single person thinks to cover their hands with anything to protect their lives?

Ouch...

What should we do?

[Got it!]

Yun Duoduo slapped her thigh; she had an idea.

"Second fire?"

She has gradually gotten used to calling on Sun Huohuo and Jin Zhuangzhuang to do everything together, forming a large and impressive group.

"Duo'er? I'm here!" Sun Huohuo heard Yun Duoduo's call and peeked out from behind a flowerpot. Her small head was cute and chubby.

"Yes, accompany this princess to the imperial kitchen!" Yun Duoduo put her hands on her hips, raised her head, and looked very imposing.

"roar!"

Upon hearing that they were going to the Imperial Kitchen, a place overflowing with delicious food, Sun Huohuo was overjoyed. He nodded vigorously and patted the dirt off his hands.

"Shall we invite Zhuangzhuang?"

"Let's call them over," Yun Duoduo said, tiptoeing down from the shelf to take down a small fox fur cloak and put it on, then pulling an even smaller cotton-padded jacket from the bed and holding it in her hand.

Sun Huohuo quickly walked to Jin Zhuangzhuang's side, patted her on the back, and said, "Zhuangzhuang, let's go catch crickets!"

Sun Huohuo knew that Jin Zhuangzhuang liked things like birds, insects, and fish, so she knew he wouldn't be very interested in going to the imperial kitchen. Therefore, she lied and said that she was going to catch crickets.

"Erhuo, we're going to the imperial kitchen, not to catch crickets!" Yun Duoduo corrected.

"Hey, Duo'er, keep your voice down!"

"If we tell Zhuangzhuang we're going to the imperial kitchen, he won't go. Besides, there are crickets in the bushes outside the imperial kitchen!"

"Okay, you're right." Yun Duoduo nodded.

She walked over to Jin Zhuangzhuang and put the little cotton-padded jacket on her. "Zhuangzhuang, reach out your hand!"

Jin Zhuangzhuang obediently stretched out one arm, and Yun Duoduo put the clothes on her.

"The other hand!"

Fu Shuang Palace is not very close to the Imperial Kitchen, so you should wear an extra coat to avoid getting cold.

"Erhuo, are you wearing your hat properly?"

Sun Huohuo recently received a new hat, which was embroidered for him by his Aunt Xiang.

He really liked Yun Duoduo's little tiger hat, so he pestered A Xiang to embroider one for him.

Ever since he got this hat, Sun Huohuo wears it everywhere he goes, and he always wants to show off his beautiful new hat.

"Put them on, let's go!"

Seeing the little ones about to go out, Ah Xiang quickly put down what she was doing, put on a long robe, and followed behind the three little ones.

The weather was lovely today. Clouds, with their little arms outstretched, dashed off towards the imperial kitchen.

The two gold bracelets on Yun Duoduo's wrists shone brightly in the sunlight, quite dazzling.

"Duo'er, slow down!" Sun Huohuo pulled up his pants and ran forward with his arms swinging. The pants he was wearing today were a bit too big, and the belt around his waist wasn't tied properly. He hadn't noticed when the belt came loose while he was running around on the ice.

As he ran wildly down the palace road, he noticed that his pants were falling down, and he quickly pulled them up with his hands.

Jin Zhuangzhuang was gradually able to run, but very slowly. She seemed anxious, wanting to catch up with her two older brothers and sisters, but she was top-heavy and unsteady, her little body almost touching the ground. Ah Xiang, quick as a flash, picked her up and held her in her arms.