Chapter 683: His face is swollen like a pig's head
Mo Yingxue stared at Xianglan, her eyes dim as she said, "Something is indeed wrong."
As she spoke, she reached out to hold Song Yanxi's arm, leaned against her shoulder, and said with grievance in her voice: "Fifth sister-in-law, look at her, isn't she deliberately teasing people!"
Song Yanxi smiled helplessly and said, "Miss Xianglan, just tell me what you have to say."
Fearing that she would be uneasy, she added, "There are only three of us in this room. No matter what you say today, it will not reach the ears of a fourth person.
Of course, Princess Roujia won't blame you, so feel free to speak up."
Xianglan said in a muffled voice, "My Lady, you have misunderstood. This is not what I am worried about."
Fearing that Mo Yingxue would be too anxious, she hurriedly explained, "I heard from someone that Aunt Lian from the Marquis's Mansion has called more than ten doctors to come to the house.
What's strange is that she only asked the doctors to check the Marquis' pulse and didn't even ask them to prescribe any medicine."
"Just taking the pulse but not prescribing medicine?"
Facing Mo Yingxue's puzzled look, Song Yanxi said, "Even if a person's medical skills are very advanced, they still need to use medicine to treat illnesses and save lives."
Even for her, after the injection, she still needed to take the right medicine to consolidate the effect.
If it were a strong young man who was lucky enough to survive being struck by lightning, he might not need to take any medicine and could just rest for a while and wait for his body to recover on its own.
But her scumbag father's body has long been an empty shell.
Even if there is no so-called "divine punishment", within half a year, the diseases hidden in his body will take his toll.
Yesterday, he was beaten by his aunt in front of the Yan Mansion, and then struck by lightning. I heard that he fell down the stairs and broke his back teeth.
Even if a doctor is not very skilled, once he has taken a patient's pulse, he will never say that medicine is not necessary.
Unless the host requests it himself.
Seeing Xianglan hesitate to speak, Song Yanxi asked, "Miss, have you heard anything else?"
Xianglan nodded, her expression subtle as she said, "All the doctors who left the Marquis' Mansion kept silent when asked about the Marquis's condition.
One person even said…"
"say what?"
"They say the Marquis was punished by heaven, that's why he looks neither human nor ghost."
Mo Yingxue became even more interested when she heard this, and urged, "Do you have any portraits or anything like that? Bring them over so I can see them."
Xianglan hurriedly shook her head and said vaguely, "Those doctors left after the consultation and didn't have time to draw the portrait."
Seeing the clue, Song Yanxi asked: "Is it because you don't have time to paint, or are you afraid?"
Meeting her cold eyes, Xianglan gritted her teeth and said, "To be honest with you, Princess, the Marquis looks really scary.
I heard that his whole face was swollen, just like the pig head used for New Year's sacrifices."
As soon as these words were spoken, the room suddenly became quiet.
Only Mo Yingxue, who had never seen it before, asked curiously, "Fifth Sister-in-law, what is a pig's head?"
Song Yanxi coughed lightly and said, "It's just a metaphor. Princess, don't take it to heart."
Seeing that she looked normal and was not affected by what she had just said, Xianglan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
It seems that the Queen was right. Their future Princess Jin is indeed a clear-headed person.
She and His Majesty could finally rest assured.
Hearing Song Yanxi's words, Mo Yingxue didn't doubt it and sighed, "So many doctors came to my house, but they didn't even prescribe a prescription. Could it be..."
She stopped talking halfway, smiled sheepishly and said, "Fifth sister-in-law, I'm sorry."
Seeing this, Xianglan changed the subject and said, "Princess, the little mistress Jiaojiao is currently accompanying the Empress in Fengyi Palace. I will bring her here right away."
"No need." Song Yanxi said with a faint smile: "I still have to make medicine for His Majesty later, so it's not convenient to bring her with me. Please trouble the young lady to make the trip.
When I finish my current tasks, I will go to Fengyi Palace to pick her up in person."
Xianglan was immediately flattered and said, "My Lord, you are too kind. If you need anything, just tell one of our subordinates."
Mo Yingxue also said, "Fifth sister-in-law, don't worry about it. Mother loves Xiao Jiaojiao the most, so it's okay to let her stay in Fengyi Palace for three to five days."
As she spoke, she smiled brightly and said, “Fifth sister-in-law’s top priority now is to take good care of father.
Although a cold isn't a serious illness, Father is old after all, so he still needs to take good care of himself."
Looking at her innocent smiling eyes, Song Yanxi couldn't help feeling complicated.
If one day she discovered the truth, would she blame her for keeping it from her?
How would she defend herself then?
But she had promised His Majesty yesterday that she would never tell anyone about his true physical condition.
Even if this person is his biological daughter.
Noticing that Song Yanxi's expression was not right, Mo Yingxue asked softly, "Fifth sister-in-law, are you unhappy?"
Before she could speak, she said angrily, "A man like him is not worthy of such a good daughter like Fifth Sister-in-law.
I've heard from my mother that he's a jerk!"
Perhaps she felt that the word was not very appropriate, so she bit her lower lip and said, "I haven't read much, so I don't know how to scold him. Anyway, he is not a good person."
Song Yanxi was amused by her gnashing of teeth and followed her words, "Princess, you're right. Marquis Yongchuan is indeed not a good person."
Whether as a son, a father, or a husband.
He couldn't be considered competent in any of these three roles.
Even for Song Baozhu and her brother, he, a father who only indulges their children, is a failure.
It was he who pushed his two children, whom he was so proud of, into the abyss of no return.
Mo Yingxue pouted and said unhappily, "Fifth sister-in-law always treats me like a child. I'm already fourteen this year."
She snorted lightly and turned her face away. "If you do this again, I will ignore you."
Although he said this, his little hands were held tightly together, with no intention of letting go.
Song Yanxi suppressed her laughter and said, "Princess, I will remember what you have taught me."
Mo Yingxue immediately turned around and said anxiously, "I didn't teach Fifth Sister-in-law a lesson. I was just reminding her, a reminder!"
As she spoke, she looked towards the door and said, "Don't go to Fifth Brother to complain!"
There was a rustling sound outside the house. I didn't know if it was the leaves being blown by the wind, or some other movement.
After giving the warning, Mo Yingxue was still worried. She pulled Song Yanxi's arm and shook it gently, saying coquettishly, "Fifth sister-in-law, if Fifth Brother scolds me later, you have to help me."
Song Yanxi laughed and said soothingly, "Don't worry, Princess. The prince is reasonable and won't scold you for no reason."
Mo Yingxue shook her head like a rattle, clearly showing disbelief.
Seeing her so scared, Song Yanxi was really curious and couldn't help asking, "Princess, why are you so afraid of the prince scolding you?"
"This..." Mo Yingxue frowned and finally managed to utter, "Fifth Brother is too fierce. I'm scared."
As she spoke, she glared at Xianglan as a warning, obviously afraid that she would reveal her little secret.
Afraid that Song Yanxi would ask more questions, Mo Yingxue hurriedly said, "Fifth sister-in-law, aren't you going to make medicine for father? I'll go with you."
Song Yanxi was about to agree when she saw a palace maid rush in, "Princess, Princess, Concubine Li is coming this way."
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