We've been discovered?
Xie Ning took a light sniff and said gently, "This servant has changed to a new perfume. If Your Highness doesn't like the smell, this servant will change it back."
In fact, he was just trying to cover up the smell of medicine on his body...
"No!" Yuan Yao raised her little voice.
The Ninth Prince and Xie Ning both looked at her.
Upon meeting Xie Ning's gaze, Yuan Yao immediately felt a slight discomfort in her stomach.
Could it be that the poison has taken effect?
Yuan Yao's face fell immediately: "I... I meant, Sister Danqing's new perfume smells really nice..."
Xie Ning smiled at her with satisfaction.
The Ninth Prince did not notice anything unusual about "Danqing" and simply pursed his lips, saying, "Since Xiaoyao likes it, let's leave it as it is."
Next, the meal will be served.
Yuan Yao sat in the arms of the Ninth Prince, glaring at Xie Ning with puffed-up cheeks.
Xie Ning calmly instructed the palace servants to serve the dishes, acting as usual without revealing anything unusual.
Yuan Yao thought angrily: I really underestimated him!
Because of the poison, Yuan Yao dared not directly expose him to the Ninth Prince...
From childhood to adulthood, Yuan Yao had never suffered such a loss before.
It was still early after dinner.
Seeing this, Yuan Yao said to the Ninth Prince, "Father, Yao'er would like to go to Chaoyun Palace to see Yun Chan, is that alright?"
Given that she had been going to Chaoyun Palace every day these past few days, the Ninth Prince nodded in agreement: "Go early and come back early."
Yuan Yao glanced at Xie Ning: "Sister Danqing, come with me."
She needed to find a secluded spot to give him a good scolding and vent her anger.
Xie Ning held his hands and nodded: "Yes."
The two went to the kitchen together, got some ginseng soup, and also brought some food for Aqi. Before leaving, Yu'er said, "Princess, I have made the things you requested."
butter?
Yuan Yao's eyes lit up.
In the blink of an eye, she caught Xie Ning's slightly curious gaze.
She gave a soft hum and said to Yu'er, "I'm going to Chaoyun Palace. I'll come back later. You can use this to research some pastries and tea snacks."
“Alright.” Yu’er smiled and said, “Princess, the apprentice you asked me to teach will probably be able to graduate in a few days.”
"Yes, yes! Thank you for your hard work, Sister Yu'er!" Yuan Yao smiled gratefully, then said, "These next few days, please continue to teach them. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll put the plan on the agenda!"
"Mm." Yu'er nodded with a smile.
The cake is all set, the pastry chef training is almost over, and now all that's left is for Yun Chan to come up with the name, tableware, and shop details...
Thinking of this, Yuan Yao was in a great mood.
After leaving the kitchen, Xie Ning asked curiously, "What is Yao'er preparing?"
"What's it to you?" Yuan Yao stopped humming a song and said irritably.
Xie Ning wasn't angry at being rebuffed. Instead, he asked the palace maids to move away before saying, "Uncle, do you think Yao'er is going to open a restaurant?"
Yuan Yao: "?"
She was astonished: "Can you read minds?"
Although she didn't run a restaurant, Xie Ning didn't see or hear anything, so how could he guess so closely?
For a moment, Yuan Yao was somewhat terrified.
She crossed her arms and looked at Xie Ning warily: "Stay away from me."
Xie Ning chuckled softly and said gently, "Yao'er, don't be afraid. Although your uncle fed you poison, he is not a bad person."
Perhaps if you tell your uncle about your plans, he might be able to give you some advice.
Listen to this!
Is this even human language?
He fed her poison, and he's still a good person?
Yuan Yao snorted and continued walking forward with her short legs, saying as she went, "Mind your own business!"
Her soft, sweet voice had no intimidating power whatsoever.
Xie Ning chuckled and strode after him.
When the two arrived at Chaoyun Palace, the imperial physician had just finished his consultations.
Yuan Yao jogged up and asked, "Imperial Physician, is Yun Chan feeling any better today?"
The imperial physician sighed and replied, "This humble official... is truly powerless to help!"
Powerless?
Yuan Yao frowned, walked past the imperial physician, and entered the Pillow Star Palace.
As the imperial physician said, Yun Chan's condition was extremely poor.
However, after only one day, he had become much thinner. His once fair and delicate face was now pale with a hint of purplish-black, his features were sunken, and his lips were somewhat purple.
The little one on the bed was barely alive, just lying there stiffly...
Yuan Yao lay on the edge of the bed, her little hands gripping the edge, and stood on tiptoe: "Yun Chan, can you hear me?"
She was met with silence.
At this moment, Xie Ning quietly walked to the bedside: "Huh, poisoned?"
Yuan Yao was taken aback: "You...you could tell?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Ning flicked his sleeve and said, "Your uncle has traveled all over the country and seen a lot, so of course I can tell."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yao was overjoyed and asked happily, "Then can you cure him?"
"Hmm... let me see."
Xie Ning straightened his sleeves again, sat on the edge of the bed, took Yun Chan's small hand, and began to take her pulse.
His posture was quite professional.
If paired with his white robes and white hair, he would have an ethereal beauty.
Unfortunately, he was wearing the appearance of a painter...
After taking his pulse for about half a minute, Xie Ning frowned and said, "I'll trouble the imperial physician. Please go out and wait."
The imperial physician was surprised to hear this, but he still left the Pillow Star Palace.
Yuan Yao leaned closer: "How is it?"
Xie Ning pouted, "Who is this kid? Was he raised in poison? How come he's covered in poison?"
Yuan Yao replied, "He is the young prince of Chu."
From the State of Chu?
Xie Ning studied Yun Chan for a moment, then suddenly chuckled softly, "No wonder..."
No wonder what?
Yuan Yao asked, "Can you save him?"
"It can't be saved." Xie Ning answered without hesitation.
Yuan Yao: "..."
If it's beyond saving, why are you so happy?
Is it funny?
Yuan Yao glanced at Yun Chan, who remained unconscious, and was deeply worried.
She said to Xie Ning, "Feed him the ginseng soup that you brought from Qianhua Palace. I'm going to check on Aqi."
Ah Qi's injuries were also quite serious. Fortunately, he was much healthier than Yun Chan. Although he couldn't get out of bed, he could sit up and talk to people for quite a while.
Yuan Yao struggled to carry the food box and walked to the side room: "Aqi, how are you today?"
Ah Qi saw that her hand was heavy and tried to reach out to take it.
Yuan Yao avoided him, saying, "Lie still and don't move around."
Ah Qi touched her head, leaned against the headboard, and asked, "Princess, how is my Highness?"
Yuan Yao handed over a bowl of soup and asked, "A-Qi, do you know what kind of poison Yun Chan has been poisoned with?"
Upon hearing this, Ah Qi's hand holding the bowl stiffened slightly, and she said with reddened eyes, "Thousand Threads."
Yuan Yao was stunned.
Ah Qi continued, "This Thousand Threads Inducing Poison is made from dozens of kinds of poisons. Drinking it will not cause sudden death, but long-term use will gradually drain a person's life force."
Ordinary imperial physicians couldn't tell it was poison; they just thought it was due to a weak constitution…
Is there really such a terrifying drug in this world?
Yuan Yao opened her mouth: "Thousand Threads of Induced Decoction, right? Ah Qi, you rest first, I'll go out and ask them if they can concoct an antidote."
It's better to act quickly than late!
After speaking, Yuan Yao lifted her skirt and ran out like the wind.
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