Although Xu Ruyun didn't understand what it meant, she knew that her daughter had seen through their petty tricks, and she couldn't help but feel proud.
【Xiao Feng, go and tell your men to deal with those words!】
A chicken in the yard started clucking and jumping around.
Some birds on the branches seemed to have heard the call and fluttered away.
The other birds that were perched on the branches also flew away.
The word spread quickly among the people who were admiring the "Fu" character outside Jinlan Courtyard, and many more people have come to join the excitement.
Xiao Qinqin was very proud.
"Hmph! It's all a full moon celebration, let's see if you have more people cheering or if our sworn sisters have more."
Everyone outside was praising this family for their good fortune. Just then, a flock of birds flew over and landed on the ants arranged in the shape of the character "福" (fortune/blessing). In no time, they had devoured all the ants that formed the character.
Everyone was surprised and pointed at the missing "福" (Fu, meaning good fortune) character.
"Where's the '福' (good fortune) character?"
"Could this be an indication that this family is destined for misfortune?"
"It's really rare to see so many birds come all at once."
At this moment, the birds, having finished eating the ants, flew into the sky, flapping their wings and defecating wherever they pleased.
Bird droppings covered the onlookers' heads and bodies.
Some people in the crowd who liked cleanliness shouted loudly.
"What is this? Bird poop, ugh—"
A bird landed on my head!
A bird pawed on my neck!
"What bad luck! Let's stay away from this family from now on!"
"This is definitely not a good family. Even the birds would avoid them. Let's go, let's go! Let's stay away from them."
"Yes, yes, let's go!"
The onlookers scattered in a panic.
Xiao Qinqin was so anxious when she heard about this that she stomped her feet.
"No, that's not it! Don't go!"
The Qi residence was filled with guests. Among them, the most distinguished was the princess.
The princess is the current emperor's only sister. She suffers from a cold-related illness that no one can cure. Some say she has at most ten years left to live.
His Majesty dotes on his younger sister, so no matter what request the princess makes, as long as it's not too difficult for His Majesty, he's willing to grant her wish.
Inside the courtyard, a princess in a magnificent dress stood, her face so beautiful it could eclipse the moon and shame the flowers, like a fairy descended from heaven.
The princess walked towards Chuchu.
[So beautiful! She's so beautiful!]
The princess only heard a baby praising her, but when she looked around, there was no child.
Then she saw it chirping and laughing at her.
The princess had heard countless compliments, but none were as pleasing to the ear as the baby's voice.
Xu Ruyun carried Qiuqiu and walked towards the princess.
"Greetings, Princess!"
The princess helped Xu Ruyun up.
There's no need for formalities between us!
Xu Ruyun: "Yes, all these years, only our friendship has remained unchanged. Little Deer, give the princess a seat!"
Little Deer: "Yes!"
The princess sat down and said, "That tone is a bit strange. Has the Qi family bullied you? If so, I will definitely tear down the Qi mansion!"
【Why--】
The princess heard her grandmother make a soft, baby-like sigh.
The princess was a little surprised, thinking: Could it be that my condition has worsened and I am experiencing auditory hallucinations?
Princess: "Look at me, I forgot to give Chuchu a gift."
The princess's personal maid brought out a gift: a large gold bowl and a gold spoon, inlaid with rubies.
This is far better than the golden bowl that Old Madam Qi prepared to give to Jinlan.
Xu Ruyun: "This is too precious!"
[The princess is so generous! I love it, I love the big golden bowl!]
The princess couldn't help but smile.
So that's the little guy's voice.
The princess confirmed it; this was indeed Chuchu's heartfelt wish.
The princess was beautiful and kind-hearted, but unfortunately, she suffered from a serious illness that no one in the world could cure.
[But there are illnesses that the world can't cure, but I can! I happen to have a magic pill, Mother, quickly give it to the princess; that magic pill can cure her illness!]
Xu Ruyun and the princess both heard the chirping sound, but fearing to disturb it, they both pretended to be nonchalant.
Princess: "This is for Chuchu, please accept it!"
Xu Ruyun: "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer. Perfect timing, I also have something to give to the princess. Little Deer, quickly bring out that elixir!"
Little Deer: "Yes!"
A moment later, Xiao Lu presented Xu Ruyun with a glittering pill.
Although the princess had seen many rare treasures, she had never seen such a dazzling elixir.
Xu Ruyun: "Princess, this elixir is for you. It can cure the coldness in your body. Please take it and try it!"
"Princess, please eat it! It will cure your illness!"
The princess and Xu Ruyun grew up together and were as close as sisters.
The princess naturally wouldn't doubt what Xu Ruyun gave her.
The princess took the elixir, examined it carefully for a while, and then swallowed it whole.
Instantly, the princess felt a chill being forced out, her limbs began to slowly warm up, and her face regained its rosy color.
Xu Ruyun looked at the princess nervously. After all, she had only given such a large pill of unknown origin to the princess based on listening to Qiuqiu's thoughts. Should she be alright?
Xu Ruyun asked the princess, "How are you feeling now?"
The princess exhaled deeply, then coughed up a pool of black blood.
Xu Ruyun and those around her were terrified.
"Summon the imperial physician! Quickly, summon the imperial physician—"
Because the princess had been in poor health for many years, His Majesty instructed her to always have the imperial physician with her. At that time, the imperial physician happened to be at the Qi residence.
The imperial physician rushed over and saw the black blood on the ground.
"What kind of filth did the princess eat?"
Xu Ruyun and Xiaolu were so frightened that they immediately knelt down before the princess.
"Ruyun deserves to die! It was I who made the princess take the elixir. This matter is entirely my fault, and has nothing to do with anyone else. Please punish me, Your Highness!"
The princess waved her hand: "It's alright!"
The imperial physician hurriedly took the princess's pulse.
Slowly, the imperial physician's furrowed brows relaxed.
Xu Ruyun asked cautiously, "How is it?"
Imperial Physician: "The princess's illness... is cured!"
Princess: "Really? Say it again!"
Imperial Physician: "Congratulations, Princess, you have fully recovered!"
The princess happily hugged Xu Ruyun.
"Get up quickly!"
Xu Ruyun breathed a sigh of relief after getting up: Thank goodness the princess is alright, I was so scared!
The princess picked up Chiu Chiu again: "Chiu Chiu is truly my lucky star!"
"Of course. With me protecting you, Princess, your good fortune is yet to come!"
The princess thought to herself: This little one, who hasn't even grown any teeth yet, dares to say he'll protect me? He's got quite the nerve. But if even her difficult-to-treat cold ailment could be cured by Qiuqiu's elixir, perhaps even more surprising things will happen in the future.
The princess plucked a hair ornament from her hair and placed it in Xu Ruyun's hand.
"This hair ornament is for Qiuqiu. You can use it to freely enter and leave my princess's residence from now on!"
Xu Ruyun: "Thank you, Princess!"
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