Chapter 456 Where can she go? What should she do?
Just as An Yi placed the heavy bag of medicinal herbs in the corner, he heard Yao Lao's confused voice.
He grinned, walked over quickly, and said with a bit of mischief: "Hey, Yao Lao, the water in this water tank is not comparable to ordinary well water." He had personally experienced the magic of the spiritual spring water and knew its wonderfulness, but Yao Lao was completely unaware of it and just thought it was ordinary clean water.
Medicine Master was stroking his graying beard. Upon hearing this, he paused, his cloudy eyes filled with confusion. "It's not just ordinary water? What is it then? I've been practicing medicine for decades. Is there any particular way to use water when making medicine?"
Lan Xiyue walked to the side and sorted the herbs, a faint smile curling up at the corners of her lips. "Master Yao, just do as I say. When you boil the medicine, only use the water in this vat. When the water is gone, let me know."
Although Yao Lao was full of doubts, he could only suppress his curiosity when he met Lan Xiyue's calm eyes and replied respectfully, "Yes, Princess, I understand."
Seeing this, the other doctors in the palace also calmed down and got busy.
It was not until Yao Lao actually used the water in the water tank to boil the first pot of medicinal herbs that he truly felt that what An Yi said was true.
The water was boiling over the fire, and the escaping water vapor carried an indescribable breath of freshness. Once inhaled into the lungs, it was like a gentle stream of air washing through it. The fatigue of the past few days dissipated a little, and the mind became unusually clear.
He looked at the gurgling medicine pot in doubt and surprise, his curiosity about this "holy water" almost overflowing.
However, the princess was very secretive about it. Even though the other palace doctors noticed something was wrong and exchanged surprised glances with each other, no one dared to step forward and ask any more questions.
The flickering candlelight illuminates the busy figures.
Only when the sky was completely dyed in ink did Lan Xiyue put down the last processed medicinal ingredient in her hand, stretched her waist which was a little stiff from sitting for a long time, and her bones made a slight crisp sound.
She was about to leave the pharmacy when Yao Lao finally couldn't contain himself anymore. He rubbed his hands together, with a look of embarrassment and eagerness on his face, and quickly came over to her: "Um... Little Princess..."
Lan Xiyue stopped and looked at Yao Lao, who seemed to be scratching his head and wanting to say something, and couldn't help but smile: "Yao Lao, there's no need to be so formal between you and me. Just say whatever you want to say."
Upon hearing this, Yao Lao's eyes lit up, and the wrinkles on his face relaxed a little. He said anxiously, "Little Princess, the water in that water tank... I dared to taste a few mouthfuls, and it was truly amazing! After drinking it, I felt a warm current flowing through my limbs and bones, and my spirit was lifted! I wonder... I wonder if I could get a gourd of water so that I can drink a few mouthfuls in my spare time?" His eyes were burning, like a child asking for candy.
When Lan Xiyue heard this, she suddenly realized that this was the reason.
Although the spiritual spring water is precious, it is an inexhaustible spatial stream for her.
She waved her hand nonchalantly, smiling brightly: "I don't think it's a big deal. If you want to drink, just take it. Don't be polite. If the water tank is empty, you can always come to me for more."
Yao Lao was overjoyed, rubbing his hands together even faster. He couldn't help but ask, "Little Princess, where does this water come from? What kind of nectar is added to it? Why is it so effective?"
"Secret." Lan Xiyue smiled cunningly, threw down these two words, and said no more. She turned around and walked out of the pharmacy with brisk steps.
Yao Lao looked at Lan Xiyue's back as she disappeared around the corner of the corridor, smacked his lips helplessly, and muttered softly: "Oh, this little princess is really good at keeping people in suspense...'Secret'..."
However, it was great news that the princess allowed him to "drink as much as he wanted".
He had originally worried that the water was a secret recipe specially prepared by the princess to enhance the efficacy of medicine, and he did not dare to touch it. But now that the princess was so generous, it was obvious that the water was not a rare thing for her and that the source was sufficient.
Thinking of this, Yao Lao felt relieved. He turned around happily, his steps became lighter, and he couldn't wait to find his precious gourd to fetch water.
The cool moonlight shone on the bluestone road. Lan Xiyue walked along the corridor towards the main courtyard. "An Yi, has the prince returned yet?"
An Yi followed closely behind him like a shadow. Upon hearing this, he immediately whispered back, "Princess, the secret guards just reported that the prince has important matters to attend to tonight and will be back home later. The prince specifically instructed that the princess should have her meal and rest first and not wait for him."
Lan Xiyue's footsteps paused slightly, then returned to normal, and she replied calmly, "Yeah, I understand."
At this moment, the palace's steward hurried over from another path, holding a lantern. He bowed before Lan Xiyue and said, "Princess, the Qian residence's steward has arrived. He's waiting outside the palace gate. He said he has something urgent to discuss with you."
Lan Xiyue frowned slightly: "Butler of the Qian Mansion? What are you doing at this hour?" An ominous premonition quietly crept into her heart.
The butler shook his head, the light from the lantern flickering across his face. "Princess, he hasn't said anything explicitly, but he seems anxious and keeps saying he wants to see you."
"Is the person at the mansion gate?" Lan Xiyue made a quick decision, "Lead the way." She immediately changed direction and quickened her pace.
Chuxia and Anyi quickly followed.
The palace gate was tall and majestic, with two huge lanterns lighting up the entrance as bright as day.
The Qian residence's housekeeper paced anxiously along the stone steps like an ant on a hot pan. As soon as he saw Lan Xiyue appear in the doorway, he dropped to his knees on the cold stone slabs with a plop. His voice was filled with tears and anxiety: "This old servant pays his respects to the Regent Princess!"
Lan Xiyue raised her hand and said, "No need to be polite. Stand up and talk."
The Qian family's housekeeper got up tremblingly, not even bothering to brush off the dust on his robe, and said hurriedly: "Princess, please forgive me! It's... it's our eldest daughter! The eldest daughter... she hasn't returned home yet! The master ordered me to come to the Regent's Palace and ask, is the young lady... the young lady still bothering you?" His wrinkled face was full of fear, and he looked at Lan Xiyue eagerly.
Upon hearing this, Lan Xiyue's brows instantly furrowed, and her voice became tinged with frost: "Duoduo is not in the Regent's Palace! We separated after watching the 'Great Transmigration' at the Baihua Theater today. Are you saying... she has never returned to the palace since then?" Her heart suddenly tightened.
The Qian family's housekeeper was struck by lightning, his face instantly pale, and his voice trembled even more violently: "Yes... yes, Princess! The eldest lady left early this morning, saying she was looking for you, Princess... It's already dark, and the city gates are closed... Where can the eldest lady go? What should I do!"
"An Yi!" Lan Xiyue's voice suddenly rose, becoming especially clear in the silent night. "Mobilize the forces immediately! Investigate! Dig deep underground to find Duoduo!"
"Yes! I obey your command!" An Yi clasped his fists and accepted the order. With a flash of his body, he disappeared from the spot like a ghost. It was obvious that he was going to mobilize the elite forces of the palace.
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