Thinking of this, Sheng Xiyan felt a little confused. She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Madam Lan, does the princess eat anything often or every day?"

Do you eat it often or every day?

Nanny Lan was slightly startled, and realized that what she meant was that the princess' illness was not a disease, but that someone had tampered with her...

Thinking of this, she felt a chill in her heart.

She pursed her lips and said only two words: "Tonic soup..."

Tonic soup? Sheng Xiyan was about to ask in detail when a maid came from outside the curtain and said, "Princess, Nanny Wu has brought the tonic soup."

Nanny Lan calmed down the emotions in her eyes, glanced at Jingle, and said, "Let her in."

She helped Jingle sit down and covered her with a thin blanket. Then a maid came in through the curtains, followed by a little maid holding a bowl of steaming tonic soup with a strong ginseng flavor.

Aunt Wu was about fifty years old, with a kind face and her hair was neatly tied into a bun with only a silver hairpin inserted in it.

She walked up to Jingle, glanced at Sheng Xiyan who was also sitting on the beauty couch, and said with a smile, "Princess, I heard that you were not feeling well. Are you feeling better now?"

Princess Jingle nodded slightly and said weakly, "Better now."

Madam Wu said worriedly, "When Doctor Zhou came to check your pulse yesterday, he also told you that you have been feeling weak lately and asked you to take good care of yourself, but you refused to listen and insisted that you were destined to be a hard worker." She continued, "I found a ginseng from the storehouse and asked Doctor Zhou to check it, and then boiled it together with the tonic soup. Drink it while it's hot."

"How can the old prince be at ease if you are like this?"

As she spoke, she took the tonic soup from the maid's hand and handed it over.

"Princess." Sheng Xi said coquettishly, "You were complaining about not feeling well just now. I told you that you had heat stroke, but you didn't believe me. If you have heat stroke, you should drink something cool. After drinking this bowl of hot tonic soup, you will complain about not feeling well again in a while."

Her face was fierce, and she spoke in a coquettish and angry tone. She even took the initiative and ordered, "Madame Lan, get me a glass of iced fruit juice. Fruit juice is the most comfortable drink in this weather."

"Heatstroke?" Aunt Wu blurted out in surprise, "Doesn't the princess have chest pain?"

A strange light flashed across Sheng Xiyan's eyes: "The princess has heatstroke. Where did you hear that the princess has chest pain?"

Aunt Wu: “…”

She dodged his gaze for a moment, then smiled and said, "I was panicking. When I heard that the princess was not feeling well, I thought you were having an old illness again."

Sheng Xiyan stopped talking and just smiled, "So that's how it is."

Nanny Wu glanced at Sheng Xiyan again, and this time, there was a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

She smiled and said, "Miss Shengda, the princess must drink tonic soup at this time every day. Doctor Zhou Liang specifically instructed her to do so." She then said to Jingle, "Drink it first, or you'll get cold."

"It's cold, so it's cold. There's a small kitchen in the palace. Just heat it up when you drink it." Sheng Xiyan smiled sweetly at Jingle, "Isn't that right, Princess?"

When she curved her mouth, two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks, making her look sweet and well-behaved.

Being looked at like this, Jingle's heart almost melted. Her eyes and eyebrows were full of smiles. She said in a good-tempered manner: "If you say you don't want to eat, then don't eat it. Aunt Wu, put it aside first, I will eat it later."

Nanny Wu hesitated for a moment, then put the tonic soup on the table and knelt down, saying, "If it gets cold, call me and I'll heat it up for you."

Jingle nodded and let her go down to rest.

The door curtain was raised high and then dropped.

After Nanny Wu left, Sheng Xiyan picked up the bowl of tonic soup, put it under her nose and sniffed it. Under the strong smell of ginseng and other medicinal herbs, there was a faint fishy smell that was faintly visible. If it weren't for her keen senses, she would have easily overlooked it.

"Miss Shengda?" Nanny Lan asked nervously, "Is there really something wrong with this tonic soup?"

Jingle also looked at her.

After smelling the aroma, Sheng Xiyan took another sip, squinting his eyes and savoring it carefully.

After a while, he said with certainty, "Yes."

"It's not poison." Sheng Xiyan first confirmed this point, and then said, "It's heart-eating grass. Long-term use will damage the heart and shorten lifespan." If you take a small amount for a long time, your chest will ache from time to time, but the pulse will be very similar to chest pain. If you increase the dosage, the heart pain will occur more and more frequently, and you may even die from chest pain.

Sheng Xiyan began to understand why Princess Jingle died early in her previous life.

Although she was mentally prepared, Nanny Lan was still startled by these words, and the handkerchief in her hand slipped to the ground.

She was in a state of confusion and kept asking, "Is the princess okay?"

Sheng Xiyan frowned and thought for a long time, then asked instead of answering, "Princess, when did you start drinking this tonic soup?"

"It's been four years." Jingle said confidently, "Four years ago, I was seriously ill. After I recovered, Doctor Zhou Liang said that I was too weak, so he prescribed this tonic soup. I take it every day. Over the years, the medicinal ingredients in the tonic soup have been changed several times. They were all made by Madam Wu herself."

Having said this, she shook her head in self-mockery.

The Zhenbei Palace has always been tight on the inside but loose on the outside, and from time to time it would deliberately leak out some news, not too big or not so big, so that the person in charge would feel at ease.

She is in the capital and her son is in the northern border, and the mother and son are in control of each other.

A proton cannot have too many secrets, otherwise it will implicate Chu Yuanchen in the northern border. Once the emperor does something strange in the rear, Chu Yuanchen will be attacked from both sides. As a proton, Jingle actually knows what to do.

But the people around her were all reliable, either they had been employed for many years or they had received favors from the Zhenbei Palace. It was only when the Queen Mother heard about her asking Chu Yuanchen for divination a while ago that she suspected that something might be wrong with the people around her.

However, what she didn't expect was that even Nanny Wu could be bribed.

Thinking of this, Jingle's heart couldn't help but feel another sharp pain. A fishy and sweet taste rolled in her throat. Her lips turned even paler and her fingers tightly grasped the thin blanket covering her body.

Sheng Xiyan quickly took out the silver needle and injected her. After a while, her mood gradually calmed down, but her face was still pale and ugly.

After Sheng Xiyan took out the needle, she gently rubbed the acupuncture points on her hands to help her calm down.

"Madame Wu is my wet nurse." Jingle felt a lot more comfortable and took the initiative to tell her, "She was my mother's dowry and later married to a guard in the palace. She has been by my side since I was born."

A wet nurse is a very close and trusted person to anyone.

Jingle has always regarded her as his confidant and has never avoided her.

Originally, because Nanny Wu was old, Jingle let her go home to be raised and had her whole family abolished their slavery. But after her father passed away, she came back, saying that she was worried about herself.

It was not until Jingle found that her health was getting worse and worse, and her medicine was always prepared by Nanny Wu herself, that she began to become suspicious.

Jingle once asked Nanny Lan to secretly take the tonic soup to other clinics. She went to more than one clinic, but they all said there was nothing unusual. Because of this, Jingle sometimes suspected that she was paranoid.

Jingle sneered: "I really didn't expect..."

Nanny Lan was only concerned about Jingle's health. She looked at Sheng Xiyan expectantly and said, "Miss Sheng, what do you think we should do?"

"You can't drink the tonic soup anymore." Sheng Xiyan said carefully, "I'll prescribe a prescription for you to try first."

Princess Jingle's heart was very weak. She estimated that she had been taking the Heart-Eroding Grass for at least three or four years. Even if it broke down now, the damage caused could not be undone.

She planned to look through some medical books when she got back. One of her grandfather's medical notes described some extremely rare herbs, including this erosion that grew near the swamp. If her grandfather hadn't written the nature and taste of the erosion clearly, she would not have been able to tell it apart.

In her previous life, Sheng Xiyan thought she had read all the medical books left by her grandfather by heart, but now that she was using them, she realized that she had only swallowed them superficially and there was still a lot to learn!

Nanny Lan nodded continuously: "Okay, okay, Miss Shengda, please write the prescription." As she said that, she was going to personally serve her with writing materials.

Sheng Xiyan interrupted her and asked, "Is it convenient for you to boil the medicine here, Princess?"

After she said this, Nanny Lan fell silent.

Even Nanny Wu has had problems, so I'm afraid we can't really say that the palace is as solid as an iron barrel now, and we don't know where the problem is and how many people are involved. If the medicine is boiled, it will inevitably cause a big commotion. I'm not afraid of a big commotion, but it's easy to make a fuss.

Sheng Xiyan also thought of this: "I'll go back and make some honey pills for the princess to eat first." Honey pills are much easier to make than soup.

Jingle nodded, her expression returning to normal.

What has she not experienced in these years? It was just the betrayal of people around her, she didn't care. Although she said so, Jingle's heart was inevitably hurt, and the pain made it difficult for her to completely let go.

Sheng Xiyan smiled with her hands covering her mouth. Her dark almond eyes seemed to contain bright stars. She said without any disguise, "Princess, can you give me a nanny?"

Jingle raised an eyebrow.

Sheng Xiyan counted on her fingers and said with a smile: "There are only two maids in my yard, and I need a nanny."

Jingle: “…”

Sheng Xiyan continued, "I think Nanny Wu is pretty good. Please give her to me for a few days."

Jingle understood what she meant.

She wanted to use this as an excuse to transfer Nanny Wu away from her side.

She lost her mother when she was young, and her stepmother was the head of the household. Now that she was engaged to Chen, it was normal for her to send a nanny to help her with the wedding arrangements, and no one would be suspicious.

Jingle appreciated her kindness and shook her head. She was not so bad that she couldn't even control a nanny.

Sheng Xiyan said with a hint of meaning: "There is no reason to guard against thieves for a thousand days."

Jingle: “…”

Sheng Xiyan smiled again and said coquettishly, "Please don't be reluctant."

She is good-looking to begin with, and when she acts coquettishly, even her eyes seem to speak. A smile unconsciously appeared on Jingle's face, and her brows and eyes became even softer.

Jingle couldn't resist her coquettishness and nodded: "Okay."

This girl is a person with her own ideas and ambitions. She is totally different from an ordinary lady, so there is no need to worry.

It would be better to send Madam Wu away for a while. There are many more nails like Madam Wu buried for so long in the palace. Jingle thought that his son was coming back soon, so he might as well take this opportunity to sort things out.

Having made up her mind, she sent for Aunt Wu to come over and said directly, "Aunt Wu, please go with Sister Yan to the Sheng family."

Nanny Wu's pupils shrank slightly, and her voice trembled slightly: "Princess, what do you mean..."

Jingle said nonchalantly, "Just follow Sister Yan for now and come back in a few days." She pursed her lips and smiled, looking very natural, "Even if Sister Yan doesn't let you come back in a few days, you can still come back after Achen's wedding. Don't worry."

Nanny Wu clenched the handkerchief in her hand and looked at Sheng Xiyan.

Seeing her smiling slightly and looking obedient, I understood a little.

The status of the Sheng family and the Zhenbei Palace is too different. If it weren't for the Queen Mother's marriage arrangement, Miss Sheng would never have been able to marry into the palace.

The noble families in the capital all have etiquette and rules passed down for generations. Even the Zhenbei Palace, which originated from a military background, is no exception. But in comparison, the Sheng family, which rose to prominence through imperial examinations, has a too shallow foundation.

The princess wants me to go to the Sheng Mansion to teach Miss Sheng some manners, so that she won't be embarrassed after marrying into the palace, right?

Aunt Wu knew she understood Jingle's intention, but...

She said hesitantly, "After I leave, who will serve the princess medicine?"

Nanny Wu couldn't help but take a look at the tonic soup still on the table. It was still a full bowl of soup, but the heat had faded a lot. If it was left for a while longer, it would probably get cold.

This made her feel a little uneasy for no reason.

"Just find a maid to serve you." Jingle said nonchalantly, "Madame Wu, I'm still confident in your work."

Jingle smiled at her, her smile full of trust: "I don't know who else to hand this over to except you."

Nanny Wu felt a little guilty, but at the same time, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that she was overthinking.

Even if Miss Shengda was inappropriate, she was still the Crown Prince's consort who was about to marry into the family. It seemed that there was really no one else who could go except herself.

Moreover, Jingle's tone did not allow her to refuse.

Nanny Wu responded respectfully: "Yes, Princess."

"Madame Wu, who do you think can take over your job?" Jingle asked casually, just like she did in the past, as if she was asking about something unimportant.

"Xiaoyu is not bad." Nanny Wu said without thinking, "Xiaoyu was trained by me, she is smart and clever."

Xiaoyu was the little maid who came in with her just now, carrying a bowl of soup.

"Then let's go, Xiaoyu." Jingle made the decision immediately, "Go pack your clothes and go back with Sister Yan in a while."

"yes."

After Nanny Wu left, she quickly called Xiaoyu over, explained what had happened to her, packed a package and returned to the main courtyard.

She left Sheng Yan in the palace, had someone bring him a message, and then left with Nanny Wu.

Sheng Xiyan took Nanny Wu directly back to her own Cailing Courtyard. After changing into home clothes, she casually tied up her black hair and leaned lazily on the beauty couch.

E Rui placed the ice basin in an orderly manner and lit the three-legged Qilin incense burner in the corner.

Soon, a mixture of floral and fruity scents filled the east room. It smelled sweet and very pleasant. Aunt Wu couldn't help but sniff it a few more times.

Sheng Xiyan waved to E Rui, motioning her to come over, and introduced her: "This is Nanny Wu. Princess Jingle gave it to her, but..."

She paused, looked at Aunt Wu with interest and said, "Aunt Wu, who is your master?"

Her voice was soft and gentle, but this seemingly understated sentence shocked Aunt Wu's heart. Her eyes flickered for a moment, and her right foot subconsciously retracted.

This is enough in Sheng Xiyan's eyes.

Nanny Wu was Princess Jingle's wet nurse, and actually could be considered an elder in the palace. When Jingle herself began to suspect Nanny Wu, she was reluctant to believe it.

Sheng Xiyan tried twice, once in the palace and once now.

My grandfather once said that people can tell lies, but their expressions and actions cannot lie. No matter how well they cover up, there will always be flaws.

Of course, she brought Nanny Wu back not just to let Princess Jingle clean up the nails.

Madam Wu cleared her throat and subconsciously avoided Sheng Xiyan's gaze. She laughed dryly and said, "Miss Sheng, what are you talking about? Of course, my master is the princess."

"Is it the princess?" Sheng Xiyan smiled, as if she had heard something interesting. She leaned back on the pillow, raised her eyebrows, and said to Xigui, "You talk to her. What will happen to anyone who deceives me, the young lady?"

Xigui responded coquettishly and said seriously, "Madam Wu, you are very good at hearing and seeing, but have you ever heard that the ancestral hall of our Sheng Mansion was struck by lightning a few days ago? It was so severe that even half of the roof collapsed. It was terrible."

"Even our wife has been bedridden for several days."

"That thunder, ah, it was because our wife cheated on the young lady that she was struck."

Aunt Wu's heart skipped a beat, and she sneered, "What a joke! If I deceive Sheng Xiyan, the thunder will strike the ancestral hall?" She must be fooling herself as a country woman.

"Madame Wu, please don't disbelieve me." Xigui said meaningfully, "You will be staying in our house for a while, so you can go and ask around."

Nanny Wu couldn't help but have some doubts in her heart, but she immediately denied it. How could this be possible!

"Miss Shengda, you may have misunderstood me. I am the wet nurse of the princess. Naturally, my only master is the princess."

"Really?" Sheng Xiyan smiled but didn't smile. Her clear and bright eyes made Nanny Wu a little nervous.

She couldn't help but want to ask what Sheng Xiyan meant by that, but before she could ask, Sheng Xiyan said, "Madam Wu, you just arrived today, so go and have a rest. We can talk about it tomorrow if there is anything."

Xigui said, "Madam Wu, please follow me."

Nanny Wu felt a little dizzy. She guessed that she was too tired, so she said, "Then I will go down first."

Xigui led her out, and their voices gradually faded away, but Xigui could still be heard saying, "... Don't disbelieve it, the thunder that day struck directly at our house, and it immediately hit the ancestral hall, causing flooding. If it hadn't rained heavily afterwards, our house would have probably been burned down..."

Xigui asked someone to clean up a room for Nanny Wu and gave her a maid to take care of her daily life.

As soon as Xigui left, Madam Wu couldn't help but ask the servant girl, "Was the ancestral hall in the mansion really struck by lightning?"

"It's true." The little maid swore solemnly, with a look of awe on her face, "I heard that the Madam stole the dowry of the previous Madam, and was discovered by the eldest daughter. The Madam still refused to admit it, and as a result, the eldest daughter got angry, and the Madam was struck by thunder."

"The thunder that day was really terrible. Every time it struck Madam's head, she fainted from fright. She has not been able to get up yet."

"They say our girl is very blessed, so God is helping her..."

The little maidservant was talkative, so Nanny Wu asked her just one question, and she kept on talking for a long time. After the little maidservant cleaned up the room for her and left, Nanny Wu's mind was still full of the three words "struck by lightning". She always felt her ears buzzing, and there was a fragrant and sweet smell lingering in her nose.

Nanny Wu had just arrived and had no tasks for her, so she rested in her room, thinking that starting tomorrow, she would teach Miss Shengda the rules of the palace so that she could return home earlier. She was a little worried about leaving the whole stall to Xiaoyu, and hoped that Miss Shengda could be smarter and learn faster.

As she was thinking, she began to feel sleepy. She became more and more sleepy. She didn't know how much time had passed. She yawned and was about to fall asleep when there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?"

Nanny Wu slowly went to open the door.

Standing at the door were Sheng Xiyan and Xigui, the master and servant.

She frowned and thought: What time is it now? How can a master go to the servant's room in person? It's really unruly.

"Madam Wu." Sheng Xiyan in front of her smiled slightly and asked, "Who is your master?"

Nanny Wu replied impatiently, "Of course it's Princess Jingle."

"Is it really Princess Jingle?" Sheng Xiyan smiled even more. "Anyone who lies in front of me will be struck by lightning."

Aunt Wu felt a little flustered and sneered, "Miss Shengda, it's already midnight, and you..."

The expression froze on her face, and a white light suddenly lit up in the dark sky. In the next moment, the white light gathered into a thick lightning and struck directly towards her head.

"ah--"

Aunt Wu let out a scream of extreme terror.

Then, there is the second one...

Nanny Wu ran away, but the lightning seemed to have eyes. It turned in mid-air and struck her straight again.

"People who tell lies will be struck by lightning..."

The face of Sheng Xiyan in front of him gradually became distorted and blurred, and then disappeared out of thin air!

The sweet scent in the air seems to be getting stronger...