Some people are just naturally likable at first sight, and you can see them through a very strong lens.
This is the case with Xiao Yanzi's feelings of being thoughtful.
"Could you please go and check on Niannian for me?"
Little Swallow turned her head and whispered to the four guards behind her.
Thinking of the pale face she had seen earlier, Xiao Yanzi's eyes showed worry.
She's kneeling now and can't see anything, so she'll let them go and tell her what's going on, so she can know the situation herself.
This time, the empress wasn't involved; it was entirely her own doing.
Granny Gui, who was standing to the side, heard Xiao Yanzi talking quietly. She wanted to say something, but when she heard that Xiao Yanzi was concerned about Chen Nian's situation, she turned a blind eye.
The four talented men and four beautiful women of Shufangzhai knelt down after seeing Xiaoyanzi kneel down, and knelt down to keep her company.
"Ertai, go."
Yongqi called out to Ertai beside him.
Now that Xiao Yanzi is kneeling, he absolutely cannot leave. What if Granny Gui does something bad to Xiao Yanzi? Benjamin is also worried about Xiao Yanzi and therefore cannot leave. Erkang, looking at Ziwei kneeling, also cannot leave.
But we can't ignore what Xiao Yanzi says; Ertai is the best choice.
Little did he know, Yongqi's words were exactly what he wanted to hear.
"Um."
Ertai responded and left without hesitation.
Granny Gui was only in charge of supervising Xiao Yanzi; what happened to the others was none of her business.
With so many people inside, Ertai couldn't possibly squeeze to the front. He stood at the back of the crowd, using his height advantage to observe the situation ahead, his eyes filled with worry.
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The inner room.
"Niannian, what's wrong? Please tell me."
Qing'er, who was squatting down, looked at the shimmering tears in Chen Nian's eyes, her eyes filled with worry.
"Qing'er".
Chen Nian shook his head, his voice hoarse, and called out to Qing'er.
"I'm here, I'm here."
Qing'er stood up, hugged him, and gently stroked Shen Nian's back.
A wave of regret washed over me; if only I hadn't come to Shufangzhai.
To be honest, seeing Chen Nian's dazed look just now, she felt a sense of panic, as if Chen Nian was about to leave her at any moment.
Chen Nian raised his hand, wrapped his arms around Qing'er's waist, and buried his head in Qing'er's embrace.
She's caused trouble for someone again.
Why make them worry so much about me?
Feeling the strength around her waist, Qing'er didn't say anything, but simply hugged the person tighter.
...
"Niannian—how are you? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
The Empress Dowager's worried voice reached the two girls' ears as she stepped into the inner room. Seeing the two girls embracing each other, she subconsciously stopped, her voice weakening, and gestured to the person behind her to stop.
The people behind them also saw what was happening inside, stopped in their tracks, and fell silent.
Ertai, who was following at the back, looked at the people inside and his eyes immediately filled with heartache.
Hearing the commotion outside, Chen Nian moved his head and lifted it from Qing'er's arms. His eyes were a little red. Qing'er's eyes immediately filled with heartache, and she gently patted Chen Nian's back.
"Your Majesty."
Qing'er called out to the people outside.
Hearing Qing'er's shout, the Empress Dowager knew that they could go in, and she led her entourage inside.
"Your Majesty—"
He murmured softly.
"Hey, hey, Niannian, how are you? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
Seeing that Shen Nian had finally come to her senses, the Empress Dowager sat down next to her and asked her with concern.
Qing'er poured a cup of hot tea for Chen Nian and placed it in his hand for him to hold.
"I'm alright, Your Majesty."
Meeting the worry in the Empress Dowager's eyes, Shen Nian slowly shook his head, feeling sorry for himself.
"Are you really alright, Princess Shen? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"
The Empress, who had come in with her, also asked with concern. Looking at Niannian's appearance, she didn't seem to be alright, and her eyes were full of worry.
"It's alright now."
Chen Nian shook his head again, his voice slightly hoarse, and his face was still pale, but no longer as deathly as before.
Just wait for her to calm down, and for her to suppress her newfound emotions.
She just didn't expect that the shadow still lingered deeply in her mind.
It's also because she's useless. Even after so much time has passed, and she's even lived in a different world, she still can't forget him.
"Here it comes, here it comes, the calming soup is here."
Chang Shou's voice came from behind everyone, and the people inside automatically made way for him.
"I'll do it, Physician Chang."
Seeing the bowl in Physician Chang's hand, Qing'er stood up and took it.
"Niannian, how about we have some calming soup?"
Qing'er squatted down in front of Shen Nian and gently coaxed him.
"Princess, don't worry, this soup isn't bitter."
Thinking of what he had found out, Chang Shou made a point of mentioning it.
"Yes, thank you."
Chen Nian nodded blankly and spoke softly, trying to take the bowl from Qing'er's hand, but Qing'er avoided him.
"Niannian, I'll feed you."
Qing'er spoke softly, afraid that if she raised her voice, she would frighten the person in front of her.
Seeing the determination in Qing'er's eyes, Chen Nian nodded slightly.
Qing'er stirred the spoon to let the heat dissipate, then scooped it up, blew on it, and fed it to Chen Nian's lips.
Chen Nian obediently drank it without resistance, which was very good and completely contrary to the playful and lively image they had of her when they first met her.
And so, everyone else watched quietly as Chen Nian finished his soup.
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