Nian Gengyao was discussing official business in the Fourth Prince's study when he heard Qingxi's voice outside. He wanted to go out and ask what was going on.
"Liang Gong, please be patient."
At this moment, Qingxi was pestering Gao Wuyong to come into the house.
"Eunuch Gao, my concubine is ill. Please let me in."
“Miss Qingxi, this is the Fourth Prince’s study. No one is allowed to enter without permission. I have already sent someone to fetch the imperial physician. You should hurry back to serve your concubine.”
"Eunuch Gao, I beg you!"
Just as Qingxi was about to kneel before Gao Wuyong, a voice came from inside the door:
"Gao Wuyong, let her in."
Qingxi then went inside and knelt down as soon as she entered.
"Your Highness, the concubine has suddenly developed a high fever that won't go down. You must go and see her quickly!"
Standing to the side, Nian Gengyao grabbed Qingxi by the collar and questioned her:
"What happened? How have you been taking care of your master?"
Just as the slap was about to land, the Fourth Prince spoke up:
"In that case, Liang Gong, why don't you come and take a look too?"
Nian Gengyao hurriedly bowed deeply:
"Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness!"
The imperial physician arrived soon after and, after a careful diagnosis, determined that Nian Yunrong's illness was merely a cold. However, due to her long-term weakness, the onset of the illness was rapid. He advised her to take a few doses of medicine and then patiently recuperate for a period of time.
Unfortunately, contrary to Nian Yunrong's expectations, the Fourth Prince only brought Nian Gengyao over for a quick look and did not stay for long. He only came to see her once more after that.
"Qingxi, has the prince grown tired of me so quickly?"
"Consort, please don't overthink it. I've already inquired, and the Prince has indeed been quite busy these past few days, not visiting anyone's courtyard."
Nian Yunrong nodded. Perhaps feeling that her sick appearance was not beautiful, she paid more attention to her health after recovering from her cold, and took expensive tonics every day.
You should know that even a concubine doesn't receive this much allowance. And this money was given to her by Madam Nian when she married into the family.
Putting aside everything else, even Qingxi, the head maidservant of Nian Yunrong, was carefully trained by Madam Nian. She knew some medical skills, especially those related to women's health.
Li Jingshu felt both jealous and helpless about Nian Yunrong's extravagance.
She was jealous of Nian Yunrong's family's wealth and his affection for her, but unfortunately, her body was no longer able to bear children for the prince.
Right now, all she has left is her son Hongshi, but this son is getting along very well with that Lady Geng.
"Gege, how long does this pastry take to make?"
"It will be over soon, young prince, please be patient."
Hongshi was about six years old at this time, a very mischievous age. Because Li Jingshu had lost several children in succession, she was especially fond of this son, and even had two nannies serving him.
Today, Hongshi managed to sneak out while the two nannies were away.
Who knew that because the child rarely went out and was not familiar with the entire Prince Yong's Mansion, he got lost and accidentally bumped into Xiao Anzi.
“Prince Hongshi, how about I escort you back to Consort Li’s place? I can’t bear the responsibility if anything happens to you.”
"I don't care, I'm not going back anyway."
Having no other choice, Xiao Anzi took Hongshi to Geng Gege's place.
So, the scene just now unfolded. Geng Youran was bored when she saw Xiao Anzi bring Hongshi along. Since she didn't know how to take care of children, she could only make pastries with Hongshi.
"Gege, my mother doesn't like things that are too sweet. Do you think she'll like these snacks?"
"Yes, it will. It definitely will."
Since Hongshi is still young, Geng Youran chose two desserts that were not too strong in flavor and easy to make.
However, there are relatively fewer materials available in winter, so not much can be made.
So Geng Youran decided to make the "Guanghan Cake" and "Peng Cake" from the more familiar "Shanjia Qinggong".
To make 'Guanghan Cake', you first need to make licorice water.
Unlike the previous small kitchen, the current small kitchen has been divided into several areas after being tidied up by Geng Youran, Xinyi, and Xiao Anzi, and there is even a cabinet for storing medicinal herbs.
Of course, all of this was permitted by the Fourth Prince.
That day, Geng Youran was busy in the small kitchen as usual. She didn't know if it was because she was in a bad mood, but the more she worked, the more she felt that the kitchen was messy and disorganized.
So she took the initiative to ask Xiao Anzi to go find Gao Wuyong and invite Yinzhen over for a drink.
When Yinzhen was invited by someone for the first time, he felt strange and always felt that this woman had other intentions.
Sure enough, when Yinzhen went to Geng Youran's courtyard that evening, Geng Youran served him tea, set out dishes, and even massaged his shoulders.
Yinzhen grasped the hand on his right shoulder.
"Speak, what is it that you need from me?"
Geng Youran blushed, wondering if he had made it too obvious.
Little did she know that Gao Wuyong, standing next to her, was doing his best to suppress his laughter, while Xinyi and Xiao Anzi were practically crawling into a hole, feeling that Geng Youran's performance was utterly embarrassing.
Geng Youran glared at Xinyi and Xiao Anzi, who were snickering, then said in a casual tone:
"Sir, I'd like to tidy up the small kitchen in the yard and build a medicine cabinet there. The materials..."
"You think you can get rid of me with just one meal?"
Geng Youran looked up, her eyes sparkling:
"Xinyi, quick, bring the snacks!"
Xinyi felt that she was completely beyond saving, so she sighed and went back to the small kitchen to get some snacks.
Gao Wuyong felt he was about to burst out laughing; this Geng Gege was just too clueless.
Yinzhen didn't speak. He ate his snacks and drank his tea. After dismissing the servants, he forced Geng Youran to the edge of the bed, lifted her chin with his right hand, and said:
"I think that just eating isn't enough; we need something more practical."
The next day, Geng Youran rubbed her back while directing the servants to set up her small kitchen.
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