The summer weather in June and July is hot.

However, with three ghosts by her side, the ghostly aura carried a certain coolness, so she didn't feel particularly hot.

But this was tough on Xiao Yuehan, who had been waiting outside. Under the summer sun, her carefully applied makeup was soaked with sweat and became smudged.

She had no choice but to quickly wash her face before Lin Wanyue arrived, and dared not put on any makeup.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Xiao Yuehan saw that she had more wrinkles and her face was pale and lacked any rosy color. She cursed Lin Wanyue in her heart several times.

It's all because of this little brat; otherwise, why would I be standing outside in the sweltering heat?

"Mother, please don't be angry. In my eyes, you are the most beautiful woman in the world. How about having some chilled cake to cool down?" Qi Xiao specially selected a few plain pastries to persuade Xiao Yuehan.

He intentionally allowed Xiao Yuehan to look down on Lin Wanyue.

Xiao Yuehan sighed: "Sigh, it's not like only that little brat's talismans are the most effective, so why do we have to coax her like this?"

Qi Xiao nodded and said, "Since Mother thinks so too, let's try to give in to her, after all, she's still just a little girl."

“That’s true… otherwise people would think that a grown man like me can’t tolerate such a little girl!” Xiao Yuehan was still willing to listen to her son. After eating two pieces of pastry, she sat back down to wait for others.

It was almost noon when Lin Wanyue finally came into their sight.

"Your Highness, I heard you're not feeling well? What's wrong?" Lin Wanyue asked with a smile.

Xiao Yuehan's face stiffened slightly; she hadn't yet come up with a suitable excuse.

As people get older, they inevitably develop some minor ailments. She was similar to some of the other women who used to live in Chunqiu Pavilion; she was prone to headaches, cold hands and feet, and difficulty sleeping at night.

However, ever since they started carrying the talismans that Lin Wanyue drew for them, these minor ailments seem to have gradually improved. Now, they all have a good appetite, can fall asleep as soon as they wake up, and their health is getting better every day.

“I heard that my mother often has headaches, and it pained me to ask Wanwan to come and take a look,” said the eldest prince Qi Xiao gently. He then had all the pastries brought out. “Sister, there’s no need to rush. You must be tired from the journey. Why don’t you try some pastries to tide you over? We’ll have them send the food from the imperial kitchen later.”

Xiao Yuehan nodded quickly.

Lin Wanyue looked at Xiao Yuehan carefully and found that although there were still some traces of time on her face, she was still very beautiful. Her skin was a little pale, but that was only because she rarely basked in the sun.

Judging from her expression, it was clear that this was just an excuse the eldest prince, Qi Xiao, had made to drug her so he could meet her.

However, Lin Wanyue did not intend to expose her. Instead, she happily nodded and said, "Alright, I'll eat two pieces of pastry first, and then I'll take the pulse of Consort Xiao later."

Qi Xiao immediately placed a light yellow pastry in front of Lin Wanyue and said with a smile, "Little sister Wanwan, you're so young, yet you can already take a pulse? Truly, every generation produces talented people. As your older brother, I have to admit I'm not as good as you."

Although Lin Wanyue couldn't see through someone's thoughts at a glance, after all, her eyes could only see ghosts, not see through things.

However, she secretly glanced at Laifu and the others beside her. Laifu had a smug look on his face and told her, "Don't worry, we've taken care of everything."

Lin Wanyue picked up the pastry with peace of mind and ate it slowly.

As expected of products from the Imperial Kitchen, each pastry has its own unique flavor. Although they differ in taste and texture, they are all delicious desserts.

Seeing that Lin Wanyue enjoyed the food, Qi Xiao was even happier. Fearing that one or two Gu worms wouldn't be effective, he considerately picked up some of each pastry.

She gently advised, "Since Wanwan likes to eat, she should eat more."

Xiao Yuehan, however, said from the side, "Children's digestive systems are delicate. Even if they like to eat, they should eat proper meals. They won't grow tall if they only eat pastries."

Lin Wanyue was surprised that the mother and son hadn't colluded on their stories, so she actually put down the pastries in her hand, nodded, and said, "What Consort Xiao said makes sense. Maybe I should stop eating for now."

That won't do!

Qi Xiao immediately disagreed, but he didn't show it on his face. Instead, he spoke gently, "Mother, these are palace snacks after all. Sister Wanwan doesn't eat them often outside. If she likes them, let her have some."

"Besides, my little sister is so cute, so she must be a well-behaved child who eats well outside. There's no need to be so harsh on her all day."

Upon hearing this, Lai Fu, taking advantage of the fact that Qi Xiao couldn't hear him, laughed loudly without restraint: "This person speaks very well, but his heart is too vicious!"

"..." Lin Xiangwu stood next to him, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Lin Wanyue was curious, but she couldn't bring herself to ask directly in front of others.

She readily agreed and ate a few more pieces, then patted her round little belly and said, "Thank you, big brother, but I'm already too full! I'll come to the palace for snacks again next time. Now, let me take a look at Consort Xiao."

Xiao Yuehan didn't know what was wrong with her, but after eating a few pieces of pastry, her stomach started to feel uncomfortable.

This is something that doesn't happen often under normal circumstances.

Laifu's smile grew even more smug; it was all thanks to him!

Otherwise, how could the snacks that Xiao Yuehan and Qi Xiao ate be so dry, hard, cold, and chilly?

Eating ghostly snacks in the sweltering summer heat will only cause stomach aches, which are just the beginning of diarrhea.

Lin Wanyue noticed this and prepared to prescribe some painkillers for Xiao Yuehan.

But Xiao Yuehan said stiffly, "No need for that. Just draw a few talismans and bring them over."

Since my son went to all this trouble just to get the talisman drawn by this little girl, it's the same if we just ask for it directly now.

"Oh, that's no problem," Lin Wanyue said. "But I don't have any talismans or cinnabar on me. If Your Highness wants some, I do have a few in stock. Would you mind giving them to me?"

"That works too," Xiao Yuehan replied, forcing a smile.

Qi Xiao had already achieved his goal and didn't care much whether Lin Wanyue drew the talisman herself or took out a spirit talisman.

Even if Lin Wanyue had taken out a useless piece of white paper instead of a talisman, he wouldn't have cared at all.