Chapter 563 The Pampered Little Mianmian
The emperor respected him greatly, sent someone to escort him back to his residence, and bestowed upon him a great many fine gifts.
Those things were treasures that Dr. Xu had never seen in his entire life.
That night, he secretly found Zhou Ruiyuan and Du Wanchun and told them what had happened that day.
As he was leaving, he cautiously asked the two of them, "Those things the Emperor bestowed upon me...?"
Du Wanchun smiled and said, "The things that are bestowed upon you are naturally yours. After some time, take them all back and give them to Lady Miao as well."
Doctor Xu was shocked, "Give me all those things?"
Du Wanchun nodded.
Dr. Xu's face was full of disbelief. "Those things, our family probably couldn't use them up in eight lifetimes."
Du Wanchun said slowly, "Dr. Xu, your medical skills are superb, you deserve all of this."
"But..." Doctor Xu wanted to tell her about the pills, but fearing that someone might overhear, he immediately swallowed his words and then said modestly with a smile, "I am just a country doctor. I am only successful today because of the appreciation of the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess."
In the past, Doctor Xu lived in a mud-brick and thatched hut, all alone. Now he has a wife and daughter, and has acquired more gold and silver than he could ever spend in eight lifetimes.
They really are blessed by the Zhou family.
Fearing he might overthink things, Du Wanchun specially sent someone to escort him back to his residence.
The next morning, Consort Li brought Xiao Zhouzhou to Du Wanchun's residence.
It was permitted by the emperor; ever since he listened to Doctor Xu's advice, he had truly become detached from worldly desires.
Consort Li suggested taking Xiao Zhouzhou to the East Palace to play, and he happily agreed.
Compared to one's own life, everything else seems less important.
This also gave Zhou Ruiyuan and Du Wanchun the opportunity to get to know Xiao Zhouzhou.
When Du Wanchun and Zhou Ruiyuan moved to the capital, Xiao Zhouzhou had not yet been born. In fact, this was the first time they had met.
Little Zhouzhou, nestled in Consort Li's arms, immediately stretched out her hand with a grin when she saw Little Mianmian in the room.
Chubby little hands grab and grab, and silvery laughter comes from the yard.
Little Mianmian really liked her aunt, who was only a few years younger than her, so she ran over and took her little hand.
Du Wanchun walked up behind her and hurriedly called out to Xiao Mianmian, "Why aren't you bowing to Consort Li?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mianmian immediately withdrew her hand and bowed respectfully to Consort Li.
She was lively, intelligent and sensible, and learned the palace etiquette in just three or four days by following a few maids.
Du Wanchun and Zhou Ruiyuan rarely disciplined her in ordinary times, but they would still pay attention to some manners in front of outsiders.
Consort Li helped Xiao Mianmian up and said with a smile, "No need for formalities."
Little Mianmian stood up this time, her gaze falling on Zhouzhou, her round eyes darting around, "Your Highness Consort Li, why don't we let the little princess live in our palace from now on?"
Consort Li paused for a moment, but did not reply.
Du Wanchun came over and said, "This matter may need to be discussed with your imperial grandfather."
Little Mianmian immediately understood, her eyes crinkling like crescent moons, and she said with a smile, "I'll tell Grandpa later."
It's strange, really. The emperor was ruthless for most of his life, but he was incredibly doting on this little granddaughter.
Although Yi'er and Yu'er are imperial grandsons, he seems to prefer this imperial granddaughter.
She had just returned a few days ago, and he immediately sent people to find some trinkets among the common people to send over, fearing that she might be bored in the palace.
After playing with Zhouzhou, Xiao Mianmian arrived at the emperor's palace near dusk.
The emperor felt much better after taking the medicine given by Doctor Xu. He looked up and saw his granddaughter, slowly stood up and smiled, "Mianmian, you've come to see your grandfather?"
Little Mianmian may look young, but she's very shrewd and knows exactly what she should and shouldn't do.
As instructed by Du Wanchun, she presented the emperor with the small clay doll she had made herself.
The little clay dolls were made in the likeness of her and Zhouzhou.
The emperor was momentarily captivated, exclaiming, "Your hands are truly skillful!"
Little Mianmian sat to the side and said with a smile, "Grandpa, I saw a little princess today. I wonder if it would be possible for her to stay in the same palace as me for the time being, so that we can keep each other company."
The emperor hesitated after hearing this. Letting Xiao Mianmian and Zhouzhou live together would be tantamount to putting the child in Zhou Ruiyuan's hands, which would be like handing over a hostage.
He was somewhat unwilling, even somewhat angry, and was about to refuse when Doctor Xu's words echoed in his mind. He immediately suppressed the malice in his heart and, for the first time ever, agreed, "Alright, I will have Consort Li send the child over tomorrow."
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