Before Physician Hu could finish speaking, Dugu Pingting stepped forward and curtsied gracefully.
"Uncle, I made this dish myself. I've made it many times before, and Grandmother loved it. There's never been a problem with it. Why is it like this today..."
Her stepping forward like this makes it hard not to suspect her.
However, Dugu Pingting has been acting for so many years and has put so much effort into it that this little bit of doubt will not have any impact on her in the short term.
Even Dugu Tianxiong simply waved his hand gently, "It's nothing, don't panic. The imperial physician didn't say it was a problem with the vegetables."
Besides, even if there's a problem, the dish wasn't only handled by you throughout the entire process. I won't suspect you just because of that."
"Yes, thank you for your trust, Uncle Emperor." Dugu Pingting's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, slowly calmed down.
...
"Huh?" Doctor Hu rummaged through the dishes and let out a soft sound of doubt.
Everyone's attention was drawn to him. Dugu Tianxiong said in a deep voice, "What's the problem? Just say it."
Physician Hu nodded. "This humble servant must first inquire what ingredients Princess Pingting used to make this dish?"
Without hesitation, the latter replied, "It's crab roe paste and sweet potato starch."
After kneading the sweet potato flour, shape it into a certain form, add crab roe filling, and add appropriate amounts of salt and other seasonings.
"Doctor Hu, what...is something wrong?"
Physician Hu frowned, then picked up a piece of crab roe steamed cake he hadn't tried before, took a bite, and after tasting it carefully, concluded, "No, this doesn't just contain sweet potato starch, but also a small amount of pumpkin starch and young ginger starch. Princess Pingting, are you going to let these things go?"
When Physician Hu mentioned the two ingredients, Dugu Pingting's expression became somewhat uneasy.
After a while, she said, "I can't remember, because my grandmother's small kitchen had a lot of different kinds of dried ingredients and powders. Sometimes when I was curious, I would put a little bit of this and a little bit of that."
I wanted to make a different flavor this time, so I added one or two more ingredients.
I don't know if it's the pumpkin powder and young ginger powder that Doctor Hu mentioned.
"Imperial Physician Hu, I know that pumpkin shouldn't be eaten with crab, so... is it because my grandmother ate my dishes that she's like this now?"
It's always better to strike first than to be asked passively.
Moreover, Dugu Pingting's explanation was so natural that no one could detect any problem.
"Pumpkin should not be eaten with crab, but if the amount consumed is small, it is not a big problem."
Physician Hu shook his head and finally reported, "Your Majesty, this is the result of my investigation. Apart from this dish being slightly unsuitable for the Empress Dowager, everything else is fine."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Pingting wiped her eyes and said, "Uncle, it's my fault. I'm the one who harmed Grandmother."
I used to always make medicinal meals for my grandmother, hoping she would be healthy and live a long life, but now...
Punish me! I was so caught up in the cooking that I put everything in without even knowing what it was!
A few pearl-like tears fell down her cheeks, making her look even more delicate and pitiful.
Dugu Tianxiong waved his hand, "Pingting, it's not your fault, it was unintentional."
"Princess, don't be sad." Granny Ji patted Dugu Pingting's shoulder. "This old servant believes that even if the Empress Dowager knew, she wouldn't blame you."
After all, you've helped the Empress Dowager prepare medicinal meals these past few years, which has been a great help. How could the Empress Dowager not understand your hard work?
He would never fly into a rage and threaten to punish someone for a single mistake.
Even so, Dugu Pingting still felt unlucky. Everything she did had gone smoothly. She had planned to spend some more time building up goodwill before her wedding, so that her dowry would be much more generous. Moreover, her husband's family knew that she was not only a princess but also had the Empress Dowager's support!
Otherwise, given that his father, the Carefree Prince, is idle and powerless, he would be controlled by his husband's family sooner or later.
Physician Hu prescribed medicine for the Empress Dowager, and servants were to oversee the preparation. Dugu Tianxiong glanced at everyone present and said calmly, "The Empress Dowager is not feeling well, so you may all leave."
Dugu Pingting naturally refused, insisting on staying to care for the Empress Dowager.
Dugu Ling spoke up at this moment, "In terms of attending to the sick, it should be me, the second prince, and Yue'er first. Pingting, your wedding is imminent, it is not suitable for you to do this kind of thing, otherwise you will make yourself sick."
"It's alright, Crown Prince." How could Dugu Pingting give up such a good opportunity? Moreover, the Empress Dowager would definitely know when she woke up that she had put something in the food that she shouldn't have, which caused this disaster. It would definitely affect the Empress Dowager's opinion of her. She knelt down on the ground with a thud. "I must stay! If I hadn't been careless, my grandmother might still be fine right now."
Dugu Ling said, "It's settled then. I'll come today, my second brother tomorrow, and Fushun the day after. If Grandmother is still not better by then, we'll call you again."
Dugu Pingting, "..."
Was her kneeling in vain?
Over here, Dugu Tianxiong felt a little tired, and he was more worried about the Crown Prince's health than Dugu Pingting. "Ling'er, what do you think of Pingting's health? Can you handle it? Otherwise, let Ran'er and Yue'er come. They are both healthy and should take care of it!"
"Father, as the Crown Prince, I must set a good example." Dugu Ling looked very responsible, his eyes curving like a little lamb, and he glanced at Chu Yuan without leaving a trace. "Father, rest assured, my recent treatment has been effective and I am much better now."
It seems I'm not so afraid of people finding out about my dual personality anymore!
Is it because he's already exposed in front of this woman, so he's just giving up?
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