"My sister is Shangguan Tianyun, the daughter of Shangguan Siye. She is not some kind of charlatan who comes to swindle people out of their money. Your Highness's health cannot be delayed. It won't hurt for my sister to take your pulse!"
Upon hearing this, Tianyun's brow twitched violently.
Did she forget her brain when she went out?
They even dared to introduce themselves, are they afraid that if the rescue wasn't done well, they wouldn't be able to find anyone when the King of Qi questioned them?!
Her self-introduction did indeed lower the guards' guards' guards, and they stopped trying to stop her.
Tianyun was in a predicament, with guards watching him intently from the front and onlookers crowding around from behind, while the doctor was nowhere to be seen.
Left with no other choice, she had to step forward and take his pulse.
Just as she had guessed, it was indeed low blood sugar.
Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly noticed the almond shortbread left over at the next table. On a whim, she picked up half of it, intending to feed it to Prince Qi, but was stopped by two personal guards: "We told you to take his pulse, not to feed him without permission. Don't even think about letting anything of unknown origin enter the prince's mouth!"
The prince is of such high status that he must never eat food offered by others, for if something were to happen, who could bear the responsibility?
Several lives wouldn't be enough to kill!
"My daughter has some medical knowledge. If you give this pastry to the prince, he will wake up in no time."
Upon hearing this, someone scoffed, "Such a beautiful and outstanding little girl, yet she speaks so frivolously."
Someone else chimed in, "What a charade! Pastries can save lives? Do you think this is some kind of shamanistic ritual?"
"Yes, I've never heard of a piece of almond shortbread being more effective than medicine." Everyone now felt that these two young girls were just causing trouble to attract attention.
Shangguan Jingyi's desire for credit cooled considerably. Pastries to cure illness? Was this a joke? And to bring them to the emperor's relatives?
"Leave immediately and don't cause trouble! You won't want to know the consequences if you delay the prince's medical treatment."
Xie Wuyun was extremely anxious outside the crowd. In the blink of an eye, Tianyun had been forcibly pulled away by her cousin, without giving her any time to react.
Seeing that her cousin was also a clueless person, making Tianyun the target of everyone's criticism, she hid to the side and remained silent.
I must have been blinded by bird droppings to think she was shy and quiet!
The guard's words carried a veiled warning, which terrified her. She really wanted to drag Tianyun away immediately.
Just then, a man in a dark purple brocade robe and wearing a jade crown led several elite soldiers, dispersing the onlookers. He strode over with a fierce expression, frowning and shouting, "Is Father alright? Where did that bastard who sent the doctor go? Is he lame on the way or kidnapped by a ghost? Where the damn doctor is?"
He clearly has the handsome features of an eyebrow like an ink painting and a nose like a hanging gall bladder, yet he speaks swearing all the time, creating a stark contrast.
Shangguan Jingyi saw him fly into a rage, but her face flushed with embarrassment. How come all the young men of the capital are born so exceptionally handsome?
The guard knelt down in fear: "Your Highness, please calm down. The nearest clinic is a walk of an incense stick's worth of time. It's all my fault for not doing my job properly."
So it's His Highness the Crown Prince. No wonder he's so handsome. Shangguan Jingyi subconsciously fiddled with the hem of her skirt, hesitating to speak.
Xiao Ziran then noticed the familiar girl standing in front of him; it was the clever and quick-witted little fox he had first met at Wanfo Temple.
"Miss Shangguan is here too?" He remembered that she was the daughter of Shangguan Siye.
"Greetings, Your Highness. My daughter came to listen to a story, but unexpectedly found Your Highness unwell, so she came to inquire after your well-being." Tianyun lowered her eyes and slowly curtsied.
Now that he's here, I can use this opportunity to slip away, right?
After all, saving lives with pastries is a trivial matter, and he wouldn't just let himself act recklessly.
Unexpectedly, after Xiao Ziran learned the whole story, he smiled and said to the girl who was standing quietly in place, "I believe in Miss Shangguan. Quickly feed the pastries to your father."
The guard cast a hesitant glance at him, so he took the almond pastry, broke it in half, and put it in his mouth: "Let me try it first. If it's poisonous, I won't survive either!" With everyone watching, and knowing her quick wit, Xiao Ziran was confident that the pastry was definitely safe.
Tianyun's pupils widened slightly in surprise. How could this young master be so easily fooled, just like the young monk who had just finished disciplining others, readily eating whatever others offered him? However, without his confirmation, the situation remained deadlocked, so Tianyun smiled at him to express his gratitude.
Since the crown prince had spoken, the guards hesitated for a moment before giving in.
After eating the pastries, Prince Qi slowly woke up and stood up, rubbing his still slightly palpitating chest.
Xie Wuyun breathed a sigh of relief, her heart finally calming down. Just now, the guard's face was as dark as a storm cloud, and she was really afraid that Tianyun would be arrested and interrogated!
The onlookers were completely stunned. "What kind of magical technique is this?"
Are almond cookies really that magical, able to revive someone who has fainted? At this point, even if Tianyun said she was a fairy from the Jade Pool under the Queen Mother of the West, they would believe her!
The prince has really woken up! The few people who had just been mocking him now shut their mouths, their faces turning red and then pale, like defeated roosters, filled with shame.
"How are you feeling, Father?" Xiao Ziran hurried over to help him up, secretly admiring the little fox's skills.
"I'm fine. Why did you rush over here? Everything has been settled at the military camp?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I have taken care of everything." Xiao Ziran bowed in response.
"Thank you for saving my life, young lady." Prince Qi nodded, smiled gently at Tianyun, his pale face filled with gratitude. He truly lived up to his reputation as a gentleman, every move he made exuding elegance.
"It was nothing, Your Highness, please don't take it to heart. You may carry some sweets with you in the future, just in case." It's just low blood sugar, nothing life-saving.
She was just a little confused. This King Qi had a face that was even fairer and more delicate than a woman's, and he didn't even have a stubble.
"Thank you for informing me, young lady. I will certainly follow your advice in the future. May I ask your name, my benefactor?" King Qi asked, turning the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand, his energy waning.
"Shangguan Tianyun, it's getting late, so I should take my leave." She looked up, only to meet Xiao Ziran's gaze, which was fixed on her intently.
Seeing that she had taken all the credit and was about to take her leave, Shangguan Jingyi couldn't sit still. She jumped out from the side and bowed gently: "Seeing that Your Highness is alright, I am relieved. Just now, I was rash and took it upon myself to drag my sister out for Your Highness to examine. I hope Your Highness will not take offense."
Tianyun smiled faintly and remained silent, quietly watching Shangguan Jingyi's performance. He had been hiding far away in the crowd, watching coldly.
Now that he knows how to come out and claim credit and rewards, what a clever scheme to get something for nothing.
Xiao Ziran, however, watched her with great interest, his eyes brimming with amusement, like a piercing lion eyeing its prey. What a cunning little fox, yet utterly adorable.
King Qi raised an eyebrow and said gently, "Oh? So it was Miss Jingyi who suggested helping me. You are kind and gentle, and I am grateful enough not to blame you. I will prepare generous gifts to visit the two ladies' residences another day to express my gratitude."
"Jingyi wouldn't dare, it's good that Your Highness is alright." Shangguan Jingyi's cheeks were burning.
Prince Qi was so gentle and considerate, treating even this humble girl with great respect. No wonder the people praised him highly for his noble character.
It's a pity he's over forty, two cycles older than her, otherwise...
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