Chapter 269
Shen Qingnian waved for Zhu Lan to let Xia Zi into the hall.
A moment later, Xia Xiazi walked in with a plaster and a blood bird's nest, her face beaming with smiles.
"Miss Liu, His Majesty specially arranged for this servant to deliver this. His Majesty instructed you to get some rest."
Shen Qingnian moved her sore body and nodded, saying, "Your Majesty is very kind."
She waved to Zhu Lan, who then went up to Xia Xiazi and stuffed a few gold leaves into her arms.
Xiazi then smiled and went back to report.
After Xia Zi left, Shen Qingnian sent someone to serve breakfast. She was indeed feeling unwell and felt rather lethargic during the meal.
After having breakfast, she asked Zhu Lan to help her apply medicine to the red marks on her body. Just as the medicine was applied, a palace servant announced that a goddess had come to visit.
Shen Qingnian raised an eyebrow: "It's quite lively."
The palace maid bowed her head and replied, "The goddess said that she met the young lady early this morning and heard from her that you were ill, so she came to visit you."
Shen Qingnian: "......"
It was the daughter's fault.
Shen Qingnian waved her hand wearily: "Please invite them in."
Xia Qianjun entered the hall carrying a food box. When she saw Shen Qingnian sitting on the throne, she gave a slight bow.
Shen Qingnian nodded, indicating, "Goddess, please sit down."
“Miss Liu, I’ve brought some acacia cakes. This morning when I met the young lady, I happened to hear that she also loves them, so I made a little extra,” the goddess said, handing the cakes to Zhu Lan.
Shen Qingnian said, "Then thank you very much, Goddess."
A palace maid beside Xia Qianjun poured him tea.
Xia Qianjun's gaze fell on Shen Qingnian's veiled face. She took out a prescription from her bosom: "I ran into Miss Liu this morning and heard that she seems to be ill. I have also heard that Miss Liu is not in good health. I have a prescription for a health-strengthening diet for Miss Liu to use."
After returning home, she decided not to deliver the medicine. Delivering medicine was convenient, but it would arouse suspicion in others. The prescription could be checked by someone, so there wouldn't be any problems.
She obtained this prescription from a renowned doctor, and it was for that person. When the doctor wrote the prescription, he said that anyone with a weak constitution could use it.
Shen Qingnian looked at the prescription Xia Qianjun handed her, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, before she took the prescription and said, "Thank you, Goddess."
Xia Qianjun stayed with Shen Qingnian for a while. The two didn't have much in common, so they just sat and drank tea. Fortunately, the tea tasted very good.
Shen Qingnian didn't tell him to leave, but just sat with him and chatted with him from time to time. She always felt that Xia Qianjun's visit was not just to deliver medicine and pastries.
Just before noon, Zhu Lan came in: "Miss, someone from Yongshou Palace sent word that the young lady will stay in the Empress Dowager's palace for lunch."
"Then there's no need to prepare too many dishes for lunch. Just make the Eight Treasure Duck and send half of it to His Majesty's study for him to try," Shen Qingnian instructed.
At this moment, Xia Qianjun, who was sitting opposite her, pursed his lips and coughed lightly: "Chongmeng also has Eight Treasure Duck. I wonder how Chongmeng's Eight Treasure Duck differs from Daxuan's?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian said, "Send another one to the Goddess Palace."
Xia Qianjun's eyes flashed with joy as he said, "Then thank you very much, Miss Liu."
After sitting for a while, she asked to leave. Shen Qingnian tried to persuade her to stay for a few more minutes before seeing her out of the hall.
Watching Xia Qianjun's hurried departure, Shen Qingnian seemed lost in thought.
“Miss, the goddess actually asked you for Eight Treasure Duck,” Zhu Lan said, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Shen Qingnian removed the veil from her face: "After you send someone to deliver the Eight Treasure Duck, follow them carefully and keep an eye on what's going on."
Zhu Lan nodded: "Yes, Miss."
"She has martial arts skills, so don't let her find out," Shen Qingnian added.
Zhu Lan accepted the order and hurriedly left.
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Before the eight-treasure duck, which was to be sent to the imperial study, had even left the Golden Hall, Song Xuan, dressed in black, arrived.
The man walked briskly, as if he had rushed all the way.
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