Chapter 486 The refugees’ gratitude to you, Princess, is absolutely true!
Lan Xiyue mumbled in a daze, her long eyelashes trembling before she slowly opened her eyes, still misty with moisture: "Hmm... no wonder..." She yawned slightly, a few physiological tears welling up in the corners of her eyes, and then stretched lazily, the quilt sliding down a little, revealing her slender neck and shoulders. "My stomach is rumbling, it turns out it's noon."
At this time, Chuxia came in with a steaming copper basin with a snow-white cotton towel placed beside the basin.
As she placed the basin on the yellow pear wood basin stand, she smiled and said, "Princess, please get up and wash up. It's just in time for lunch."
Lan Xiyue hummed lazily, lifted the quilt, stepped on the warm and thick carpet with her delicate bare feet, and walked to the basin rack.
Chuchun turned around and skillfully made the bed, patting the bedding until it was fluffy and smooth.
The warm water soaked her skin, and Lan Xiyue washed her face carefully. Chuxia brought over the gorgeous clothes prepared beside her and helped her put them on layer by layer.
The complicated clothes did not look burdensome on her at all, but instead made her figure look even more graceful. However, there was still a hint of laziness between her brows.
After everything was cleaned up, Chuchun and Chuxia went to serve the meal.
Soon, the round table was filled with exquisite bowls and dishes, and the aroma was everywhere.
Lan Xiyue was already starving. She sat down at the table and the food took her mouth. The warmth comforted her empty stomach.
After eating and drinking to her heart's content, Lan Xiyue put down her chopsticks contentedly, stood up and walked out.
Chuchun hurriedly followed: "Where is the princess going?"
Lan Xiyue didn't stop, but just waved her hand casually: "Just walk around the mansion and get some fresh air, you don't have to follow me." There was a hint of leisure in her voice, which was unique to after a meal.
Hatsuharu said "yes" and stopped.
Lan Xiyue walked leisurely, passed through several courtyards, and came straight to a remote courtyard deep in the palace.
The courtyard door was ajar. When I pushed it open, a faint smell of grass and animals hit me in the face.
She walked to the front of the house, pushed the door open, and saw a shivering group of gray-brown figures huddled together in the corner. They were dozens of wild rabbits! They were huddled together in a furry mass, their dark eyes filled with fear.
There were a few pheasants with messy feathers nearby, flapping their wings restlessly, causing a commotion among the rabbits.
Lan Xiyue couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, a sly smile flashing in her eyes. She silently grumbled, "Are An Yi and the others trying to take over the rabbit hive and the pot?" She counted them and found over twenty rabbits and a dozen pheasants. There was also a pile of processed meat in the corner.
She raised her white hand lightly, and her sleeves brought up a breeze.
In an instant, the crowded rabbits in the corner of the house, the pheasants running around, and the pile of meat were sucked away by an invisible whirlpool and disappeared without a trace in an instant, leaving only a few scattered grass scraps and feathers.
It's a good thing that the rabbits are reproducing quickly. I just hope that greedy cat Dabai will show mercy and not kill all of them in one go.
Let them grow and thrive peacefully in space, so Dabai won't have to worry about arranging food for him in the future.
After doing all this, Lan Xiyue walked out slowly, patted the non-existent dust on her hands, and walked back in a good mood.
As I walked, my thoughts drifted away: I wonder if Mo Liyuan has arrived at Huguo Temple yet? I wonder when he will be back.
Back in the main courtyard, Chuchun and Chuxia had already removed the remaining seats and cleaned up the place spotlessly.
Lan Xiyue walked straight to the soft couch by the window, tilted her body, and sank into the soft brocade cushion.
The lazy afternoon sun shines in through the window lattice, shining warmly on my body.
She casually picked up a book of stories about talented men and beautiful women that was spread out on the small table and flipped through it casually.
Chuchun came over with a cup of freshly brewed hot tea, gently placing it on the small table beside the couch. She said with a touch of casual interest, "Princess, Aunt Zhang, who brought food into the mansion this morning, said that the refugees in the city are very grateful to you."
Lan Xiyue raised her eyes from the book, her eyebrows slightly raised, "Oh?"
Chuchun's face lit up with a smile, and her tone became cheerful. "Yes, Aunt Zhang said that the refugees are all talking about the cold medicine and frostbite cream sent by the Regent's Palace! With these medicines, many people's symptoms have been much relieved. Those who caught the cold have improved a lot after taking the medicine, and those with mild illnesses have recovered directly! They all say that Princess, you have a kind heart and saved their lives."
Lan Xiyue's lips curved slightly, her gaze returned to the page, and her voice was gentle: "I'm glad I can help."
Chu Xia, who was standing by, curled her lips and muttered softly, "But, I heard from An Yi that there's still not enough medicine. There are still many people in the west of the city who haven't received any..."
Lan Xiyue paused turning the pages upon hearing this, her brows furrowed slightly as she placed the book on her lap. "Several doctors in the mansion have been working day and night to refine the medicine, but manpower is limited, and the number of refugees is simply too great. It's only natural that demand will outstrip supply for the time being." Her fingertips unconsciously rubbed the edges of the pages as she pondered, "We need to think of a more comprehensive solution..."
Seeing this, Chuchun quickly comforted her, "Don't worry too much, Princess. I heard that the court has dispatched many imperial physicians to set up large cauldrons outside the West City Gate, brewing medicinal decoctions to treat colds daily. Refugees are lining up to get them. While the effects may not be as fast as the pills carefully prepared by our family, drinking a bowl of hot decoction every day can suppress many illnesses and prevent the cold from spreading too widely."
Lan Xiyue's frown finally relaxed slightly, and she hummed softly, as if she was relieved. "With a bowl of government-provided medicine every day, plus the continuous supply of patent medicine from the palace, as long as we can get through this coldest period, things will get better in the spring."
Chu Xia nodded vigorously and added with an embarrassed smile, "That's exactly the point! So Princess, you really don't have to worry too much. We servants just saw that you were bored in the room, so we told you some gossip outside to cheer you up."
Lan Xiyue looked up at the two thoughtful girls, a hint of helplessness and gentleness in her eyes: "Girl, you said you were trying to cheer me up, but it sounds like you were deliberately trying to cause me more trouble."
Chu Xia playfully stuck out her tongue, two blushes on her face. "I know I'm wrong! I shouldn't have said these things that upset Princess. But..." She paused, her tone sincere, "The refugees' gratitude to you, Princess, is absolutely true!"
The warmth on the couch had not yet dissipated, but Lan Xiyue seemed to be suddenly struck by an idea. She sat up straight, put down the book and walked out.
"Princess?" Chuchun and Chuxia were packing their sewing baskets, and hurried over when they saw this.
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