Lingxue Pavilion, flower hall.
Wei Yingya presented a mooncake box.
"Thank you, Miss Ying, for your kindness." Ning Wanyin responded with a faint smile and told Lianrui to accept it.
Tang Miaoling was already impressed by Wei Yingya's cooking skills and praised:
"Sister Ya makes snacks that are always unique and delicious. The eldest princess even praised them today! I guess many people in the palace like them!"
"The eldest princess?" Ning Wanyin was slightly stunned.
Tang Miaoling nodded, "Yes, when we went out, we met the eldest princess. She also likes to eat the snacks made by Sister Ya. She stared at the mooncakes in my hand. Sister Ya gave her a box."
The smile on Ning Wanyin's face froze instantly, and she looked straight at Wei Yingya:
"Did you give it to her directly? Has the mooncake been examined by the imperial physician?"
"No..." Wei Yingya looked confused.
Ning Wanyin immediately instructed Lian Rui:
"The doctor, Sun-niang, just left me. She shouldn't have gone far. Hurry up and stop her. Ask her to check the eldest princess' mooncakes. Tell the doctor that children have delicate stomachs, and we don't know what the princess is not eating. Please ask the imperial physician to check and confirm that the princess can eat it."
Lian Rui obeyed the order.
Wei Yingya was completely stunned. "Ning Jieyu, my mooncakes... don't have anything spicy in them, so they won't hurt the stomachs of children... But I did forget to ask the princess about her dietary restrictions..."
There was no word for allergy in ancient times.
But I can already find out what food makes me uncomfortable, so I avoid it and practice dietary abstinence.
What if the princess is allergic to certain fillings? That would be really troublesome!
"Whether there are any foods that the princess avoids eating, you are not the only one in the small kitchen. If the palace servants do something, you will not know." Ning Wanyin looked at Wei Yingya and said in a deep voice:
"If anything happens to Xiao Shi, you will be blamed even if you are innocent."
Wei Yingya was shocked and panicked. This was indeed possible...
"Besides, if someone tampers with the mooncakes after you give them to someone else, how can you deny yourself?" Ning Wanyin looked at her and reminded her word by word:
"Therefore, before giving food to others, it is of utmost importance to ask the imperial physician to check and make sure that there is nothing wrong."
Wei Yingya's face turned pale when she heard this. After Ning Wanyin's analysis, she felt that she was wandering on the edge of the cold palace and could move in again at any time.
Tang Miaoling was also confused, "I just ate it, I can testify that the mooncake is fine..."
"No one will believe what you say..." Wei Yingya smiled bitterly, "It's my fault for not noticing this..."
Ning Wanyin said, "Wait for news from Lian Rui first to see if she has made it. If she hasn't, then make other plans—"
…
"Didn't the princess say she wanted to stroll around the Imperial Garden? Why isn't she going?" asked Nanny Ping.
The eldest princess' eyes were filled with joy. "I want to take the mooncakes back and eat them with my mother."
Concubine Zhuang was her adoptive mother, so she could call her mother.
But the eldest princess didn't dare to call her that in person. Because when Concubine Zhuang first heard her call her mother, she told her coldly:
"Your mother is the queen, not me."
The eldest princess was very sad and once asked Madam Ping, "Madam, why doesn't mother like me to call her mother? Did I do something wrong?"
Nanny Ping's eyes were red with distress, and she could only coax her, "Concubine Zhuang really likes you. But you are the queen's daughter, and you are of noble status. Concubine Zhuang wants to protect your status as a legitimate princess, so she won't let you call her mother."
Nanny Ping found many excuses for Concubine Zhuang's cold treatment.
For example, never having given birth to a child, no experience in getting along with children, etc.
The eldest princess actually understood that Concubine Zhuang treated her somewhat coldly.
But in her heart she was very willing to be close to Concubine Zhuang.
She had been raised in Linlang Palace since she could remember. Her father was very busy and she could only see him occasionally.
The eldest princess, who lacked family affection, placed all her desire for maternal love on Concubine Zhuang.
She had been trying to be well-behaved and sensible, hoping to please Concubine Zhuang. She envied the eldest prince the most, and Concubine Shu often took him to visit the imperial garden.
Her biggest wish was that Concubine Zhuang could accompany her to visit the Imperial Garden.
She and her nanny had been to this garden many times.
She was tired of seeing flowers and plants, and didn't think they were that novel. But she really wanted her mother to accompany her for a visit.
"The princess is such a filial and kind child." Nanny Ping praised, feeling a little sad in her heart.
The emperor had his own reasons for choosing Concubine Zhuang to raise the eldest princess.
But it really made things difficult for Concubine Zhuang, and it was also pitiful for the eldest princess.
"Mammy, the cakes made by Lady Ying are always delicious! Mother will definitely be very happy after eating the mooncakes..." The eldest princess raised her little face and asked excitedly.
Madam Ping concealed her discomfort and said with a smile, "Of course. Concubine Zhuang will definitely be happy about the princess's intentions."
The master and servant did not go to the Imperial Garden, but turned to Linlang Palace halfway.
The time is coming.
Lian Rui, who came rushing over, stopped her and said, "This servant pays respects to the princess!"
"Are you the maidservant beside Concubine Ning?" Nanny Ping still had some impression of her.
"Madam, you have a good memory. I am from Lingxue Pavilion. Our Concubine heard that Lady Ying sent a box of mooncakes to the eldest princess, so we asked the imperial physician to take a look. Please forgive me, Madam, for forgetting to ask the eldest princess about her dietary restrictions, fearing that there would be some conflict with her diet. Besides, this was originally made for adults, and children have delicate stomachs, and we don't know if they can eat it, so we didn't take this into consideration at the moment." Lian Rui explained quickly.
The female doctor Sun, who was hurriedly brought over, saluted and said, "I am the female doctor on duty at the Imperial Hospital. I have been ordered to come and check."
"So that's how it is. Concubine Ning has always been thoughtful and considerate. This old servant had forgotten this. The eldest princess doesn't have any dietary restrictions, but I wonder if this pastry can be given to children?" Nanny Ping handed the food box in her hand to her granddaughter doctor.
Doctor Sun immediately opened them one by one and checked them. After confirming that they were correct, she said:
"After my investigation, I found that this mooncake does not contain any spicy ingredients and is safe for children to eat."
"In that case, I will go back and report." Lian Rui said.
Nanny Ping nodded and said, "Thank you, Concubine Ning, for your concern."
She had a very high opinion of Ning Wanyin.
As expected, he is the person who can help Shunpin to have a safe pregnancy, he is always very thoughtful in his actions.
The master and servant put away the food boxes and continued to return to Linlang Palace.
Lian Rui also returned to Lingxue Pavilion to report.
Wei Yingya waited anxiously for news, and heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that she had caught up:
"Next time I will remember to ask the imperial physician to check first..."
Ning Wanyin felt relieved when she saw this.
…
In Linlang Palace.
Concubine Zhuang was leisurely watching a few eunuchs performing a shadow play.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhuang, the mooncakes made by Concubine Ying look different from ordinary ones, so I specially invite you to taste them!" The eldest princess presented the food box.
Concubine Zhuang's eyes fell on her, her expression somewhat complicated.
She didn't like the emperor's children with other women, but she also felt that the eldest princess was innocent.
So although she was never close to the eldest princess, she took care of the eldest princess's food, clothing, and daily life, and never let anyone treat her badly.
It would be fine if the two of them could live in peace.
But this little girl always likes to get close to her.
If I chase her away, her tearful appearance makes me feel uncomfortable. If I don't chase her away, I feel annoyed just looking at her.
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