The Empress Dowager sent someone to invite her today, and she would certainly not refuse, after all, the other party was Xiao Yanchu's mother, who could be considered an elder.
"Greetings, Aunt Sulan." Su Ruojin gave a proper curtsy when she met Aunt Sulan.
Aunt Sulan looked at the little girl in front of her, who was indeed quite pretty: "Doctor Su, my Dowager Princess wishes to see you. I'll take you there now."
"Thank you for your trouble, Auntie."
Throughout the journey, Su Ruojin answered whatever Aunt Sulan asked, her attitude respectful but without a trace of flattery.
Apart from answering Su Lan's questions, Su Ruojin never took the initiative to inquire about any information related to the Dowager Consort.
Su Lan felt that this young girl was very calm and composed, and she developed a good impression of her.
Upon arriving at Yilan Courtyard, Su Ruojin knelt down and bowed to Consort Jiang, saying, "This commoner greets Consort Jiang."
Consort Jiang gestured to Su Lan: "Su Lan, quickly help Doctor Su up."
"Dr. Su, please sit down. I called you here to ask about Yi'er's health," Consort Jiang said with a smile.
Su Ruojin stood up and replied, "Your Highness, Yi'er's health is recovering well. After a while, he should be able to be just like a normal child."
Consort Jiang was very happy: "That's wonderful, Doctor Su, I really have to thank you, Su Lan."
Aunt Sulan brought out a tray containing a gilded and kingfisher feather hairpin adorned with flowers.
"Doctor Su, this was a gift from the late Emperor. I am old and no longer suitable to wear such a young girl's hair ornament. I hope Doctor Su will not find it offensive." Consort Jiang gestured for Su Lan to bring it to Su Ruojin.
Who would dare to complain about a hairpin bestowed by the emperor?
Su Ruojin didn't really want this imperial gift; she could only wear it herself and couldn't sell it, so its circulation was very poor.
If you accidentally lose or damage it, you will be held responsible.
If I actually wore it, it would be too flashy.
In the entire Great Chu Kingdom, she was probably the only one who would complain about gifts bestowed by the emperor.
But she couldn't refuse Consort Jiang's kindness, so she quickly stood up and said, "This humble woman thanks Consort Jiang."
"Doctor Su, since you are a doctor, could you please take my pulse as well?" Consort Jiang asked kindly.
This Doctor Su was not old, but when he saw the imperial hairpin, his eyes showed no emotion whatsoever, as if he had accepted an ordinary object. Such composure was truly rare.
In fact, this was one of the reasons why Su Ruojin came to Yilan Courtyard.
She had long heard that the Dowager Consort had been suffering from health problems, and that Mu Jingshan had been taking care of her.
Xiao Yanchu's Soul-Devouring Shadow Poison was transmitted through Consort Jiang. As the mother of the Soul-Devouring Shadow Poison, she also wanted to study whether there were any residual poisons in Consort Jiang's body and whether they could be cured.
Or perhaps Consort Jiang's poor health was due to the Soul-Devouring Shadow.
Even if Consort Jiang hadn't invited her today, she would still ask Xiao Yanchu if he could come and take the Consort's pulse to satisfy her curiosity.
Now that the Dowager Consort has taken the initiative to propose it, she naturally agrees.
After taking her pulse for a while, Su Ruojin remained silent.
Consort Jiang and Su Lan exchanged a glance. Aunt Su Lan asked somewhat nervously, "Doctor Su, is there something wrong with Consort Jiang's health?"
"When the Dowager was young, she often lived in cold and damp environments for too long. After giving birth, she also soaked in cold water in winter. The cold penetrated into her bones, and she would cough and have bone pain every winter."
Aunt Sulan looked surprised: "Dr. Su, you're right. Is there a treatment?"
"Previously, it must have been Doctor Mu from the manor who took care of the Dowager Consort's health. His methods were relatively gentle, which ensured that the Dowager Consort's condition would not worsen and could also alleviate the pain when the illness flared up."
But it won't cure it either.
Su Ruojin didn't finish her sentence, but Consort Jiang and Su Lan both understood.
Aunt Sulan asked cautiously, "Doctor Su, do you have a way to cure the Dowager Consort?"
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