Song Xibai didn't look up, nor did she make eye contact with the person; she just sat there quietly.
A palace maid served tea, but Song Xibai only touched her lips to it and did not drink it.
Ever since she learned from the Crown Prince that the Crown Princess was secretly keeping forbidden drugs, she has refused to eat anything from the Empress's palace.
Even with the best medical skills, unexpected situations can still occur.
Wei Hong noticed that Song Xibai's face was a little pale and asked in a low voice.
"Shall I go and fetch a hand warmer?"
Song Xibai shook her head: "No need to trouble yourself, I won't be staying for long anyway."
That's true.
After whispering to each other for a moment, the two imperial physicians finalized the prescription.
The medicine was prepared by several palace maids, including Yao Huang, and after the Crown Princess took the medicine, her fever indeed subsided.
After waiting for a long time, Song Xibai and the others got up to say goodbye.
Song Xibai walked at the very back.
As she walked out of the central hall and into the pitch-black night, a figure suddenly chased after her.
“Alas…Xi Liangdi.”
Song Xibai stopped and slowly turned around, seeing the person who had chased after her.
Qi Changfeng.
The son of Judge Qi.
He was the man who almost became her fiancé.
"What's up?"
Song Xibai's expression was indifferent, his gaze only sweeping over the other person, his tone as cold as if he were talking to an unimportant stranger.
Qi Changfeng's excitement and surprise vanished at that moment.
"you……"
He opened his mouth, as if he had a thousand words to say, but he couldn't say them at all.
At this time and in this place, after learning Song Xibai's current identity, he felt that a huge chasm had formed between him and Song Xibai.
We can never get over it.
Qi Changfeng felt a pang of sadness, so he could only bow and speak in a low voice.
"I heard that Consort Xi is still recovering from her cold? The night is cold and the dew is heavy, you... should go back and rest early!"
Wei Hong looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Song Xibai smiled.
"If this imperial physician hadn't stopped me, I would have already gone back to my room to rest. If there's nothing else, please go back! Her Highness the Crown Princess cannot be left alone."
After saying that, Song Xibai turned around without looking back and went straight back to the East Side Hall.
Qi Changfeng stood in the cold wind, watching her figure disappear, feeling utterly dejected and lost.
On the contrary, after returning to her residence, Song Xibai showed no signs of anything amiss. After drinking a cup of warm tea, she quickly went to bed.
She didn't wake up until it was fully light the next day.
"How is the Crown Princess doing?"
Upon waking up, Song Xibai immediately inquired about the Crown Princess.
While helping her put on her shoes, Wei Hong said, "She had a fever on and off several times last night, but it broke this morning and she is awake now. Both imperial physicians have gone back."
Upon hearing this, Song Xibai turned to look at her and asked with a smile.
Aren't you curious?
Wei Hong was somewhat flustered, but she tried her best to remain calm.
"This servant dares not interfere in the affairs of my master."
"Didn't you tell the Crown Prince?"
Song Xibai teased her on purpose.
Wei Hong was shocked and knelt down with a thud.
"This servant will never reveal anything about my master! Since Your Highness has given me to you, I belong to you in life and in death. If I betray you, may I be struck by lightning and never be reincarnated!"
Song Xibai was surprised by her agitation and quickly helped her up.
"Alright, alright, I was just saying it casually, there's no need to make such a fuss. Besides, I'm upright and honest, so even if you tell the Crown Prince, it won't matter."
Wei Hong breathed a sigh of relief.
Actually, she was still a little worried about what happened last night. She kept it to herself all night and didn't dare to tell anyone. She didn't sleep well at all.
Seeing that she looked relaxed, Song Xibai comforted her for a few moments and then told her to go and rest.
Wei Hong hesitated for a moment, then asked.
"Does Your Highness wish to tell you about what happened yesterday?"
Song Xibai was stunned.
Wei Hong explained, "Although it was dark last night and everyone else left quickly, no one heard Doctor Qi's words. But there are many people in the Eastern Palace who are talkative, and it's possible that someone was secretly watching..."
Song Xibai understood what she meant; she was reminding herself to inform the Crown Prince before anyone else complained.
Although Song Xibai didn't think it was a big deal, she still nodded when she saw Wei Hong's worried expression.
“Alright, I’ll speak to him when His Highness arrives.”
Wei Hong was relieved.
Song Xibai originally thought that the Crown Prince would arrive at dusk as usual, but she did not expect him to arrive in the afternoon.
Not long after lunch, Song Xibai felt that she was almost recovered, so she pulled Dingxiang to practice Baduanjin.
She felt that she was catching a cold because of her pampered lifestyle during this period.
Trapped in this small courtyard, all I do every day is eat and sleep, or sit and do needlework, read, or chat. The furthest I've gone recently is to pay my respects at the central hall, which is less than a hundred steps. My body is about to give out.
Song Xibai originally wanted to jump rope, but firstly, it was hard to find a suitable rope, and secondly, it would be too noisy. As for doing yoga... the movements and postures were a bit strange and would attract too much attention.
There are often people in her house, so you can't just kick them out every time, can you?
After much thought, I still think the Eight Pieces of Brocade is the most suitable.
So, the tables and chairs in the center of the hall were moved aside, leaving enough space for Song Xibai and Ding Xiang to stand facing each other, stretching their arms and legs here and there.
Fu Liu tried hard to suppress her laughter, while Ding Xiang muttered to herself.
Will this work?
Song Xibai glared at her: "Don't talk, be serious!"
After finishing a set of exercises and feeling a slight warmth in her body, Song Xibai stopped.
He took a sip of water and was just about to start again when the Crown Prince pushed open the door and entered.
Upon entering and seeing the scene inside, the Crown Prince was visibly taken aback.
What are you doing?
Dingxiang jumped up like a rabbit and quickly darted behind Fuliu.
Song Xibai smiled and explained, "I'm exercising! Why did Your Highness arrive so early today?"
"There was nothing going on up ahead, so I came to take a look."
The Crown Prince walked up to Song Xibai and looked her up and down.
For convenience, Song Xibai wore a set of narrow-sleeved clothes, the style of which resembled what ordinary people wore, but they were old clothes with frayed cuffs.
The Crown Prince immediately realized that these were the clothes Song Xibai used to wear when she practiced medicine.
He felt a strange pang of heartache.
"These clothes are old. I'll have someone bring you some cloth later and have your maids make you a few more."
Song Xibai didn't catch the pity in his words and shook her head.
"What do I need so many clothes for? I'll have them soon anyway..."
She didn't continue.
The crown prince understood, and his eyes suddenly darkened.
Dingxiang tugged at Fuliu's sleeve: "Well, I... no, Fuliu and I will go down first, you two can continue your conversation."
After saying that, she quickly pulled Fuliu out of the hall.
Once the two left, the crown prince felt much more at ease. He sat down, casually picked up a teacup, and poured himself some tea.
Upon seeing this, Song Xibai couldn't help but exclaim.
"Your Highness, that was one I used!"
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