After lunch, everyone took turns teasing Li Xingran for a while.
Fan Zu'an first took Li Xingran's pulse. The dark spots on her face did not show any symptoms in her pulse. Fan Zu'an doubted his medical skills, but he didn't want to tell his elder brother and second sister.
Uncle Fan must be wondering about the dark spots on my face. Don't worry, they'll disappear on their own once I'm safe. Right now, they're my lucky charm!
Fan Zuan pondered for a moment before bidding farewell to Li Ting and Xu Ningyou, then returned to the courtyard and buried himself in medical books once again.
Li Ruizhang stroked Li Xingran's little face: "Ruanruan, your big brother has recently collected some new and interesting things and put them in this box for you. Your mother will keep them safe for you. They are all little things to play with."
After speaking, he took out an exquisite box and placed it next to Li Xingran.
My twin brothers gave me a calligraphy brush. Last time I heard my sister say she wanted to be a teacher, and a teacher must have beautiful handwriting.
[Second and third brothers, it'll be years before I can write properly, you guys are moving too fast! But don't worry, I'll definitely surpass you, just wait to be crushed by me!]
The youngest brother asked Xu Ningyou to pick up Li Xingran, saying, "Mommy, I want to kiss my little sister's face."
[Oh dear, Fifth Brother is such a smooth talker. Go ahead and kiss me, but in a few years you won't have the chance anymore. Once I can talk and walk, you won't be able to kiss me then!]
Xiao Sheng secretly hoped that he could kiss Li Xingran's face too.
"Junior sister, can I kiss my younger sister too?"
【Can't! 】
"No, Sheng'er! You are His Highness the Crown Prince!" Xu Ningyou apologetically patted Xiao Sheng's head.
Xiao Sheng lowered his head.
"Grand Tutor, should I go to the study or the martial arts training ground?" Xiao Sheng's voice was full of regret.
"Go to the study, I'll be there in a bit."
"Father, Mother, we're going to the academy now. We have a liberal arts test this afternoon."
"You all need to be mindful of your actions; now is not the time for you to stand out!"
"The children understand."
I really want to see what academies in this world are like! Those liberal arts students who are qualified to take the imperial examinations would be the best in any world and any era!
Ugh, I'm sleepy again. Time flies, I'll be all grown up soon!
Li Xingran quickly fell asleep, and everyone went about their own business, restoring quiet to the main hall.
Li Xingran was sleeping in the cot, while Xu Ningyou was reading a letter in her hand.
Meanwhile, in the palace, Emperor Hui had been feeling somewhat stagnant lately, showing no interest in the other concubines but only in the Empress, which he found rather abnormal.
If it's abnormal, then it's considered a divination.
So he summoned Zheng Duoyu (also known as Eunuch Zheng, who came from a fishing family and was named so that he would have a good catch when he went out to sea), and took a few eunuchs with him to the Imperial Observatory.
Zheng Duoyu ordered Xiaodouzi to deliver a message to the Empress, and the Emperor went to the Imperial Observatory.
When Zhao Yunwan received the news, she was also a little surprised. The emperor's habit was to consult the oracle once a month, and this month seemed to be the third time.
This was very strange. Zhao Yunwan quickly told Xiaodouzi to pass on a message to Zheng Duoyu, making sure he could hear the conversation between the emperor and Wei Xuanji of the Imperial Observatory.
Little Bean rushed to the Imperial Observatory to deliver the message, only to be stopped outside.
Only the emperor could freely enter and exit Wei Xuanji's Imperial Observatory; as long as he closed the door, no one else could enter.
Little Bean was so anxious at the door that he kept stamping his feet. Helpless, he had no choice but to go back to Kunning Palace.
Inside the Imperial Observatory, the emperor and Wei Xuanji sat facing each other.
"Little Eleven, I have been feeling tired lately, with no interest in state affairs, and even lacking the energy to be with the concubines in the harem. So, please perform a divination for me to see what the reason is."
Xiao Jing and Wei Xuanji have known each other since childhood. Wei Xuanji is slightly younger and is the eleventh child in her family.
"Your Majesty, you shouldn't be seeking my divination; you should consult the imperial physicians!"
"I don't trust those imperial physicians, I only trust you." The emperor's face showed signs of exhaustion. Wei Xuanji was very worried.
"Your Majesty, let's cast a divination!" Wei Xuanji still laid out three copper coins.
After the divination was completed, Wei Xuanji looked at the divination text. It seemed the person asking the question was about to have a serious health problem, possibly related to women.
Throughout history, there have been monarchs who were infatuated with beautiful women, but in the more than four hundred years since the founding of the Nan Chen Kingdom, no monarch has left such a reputation. Only the last emperor of the previous Jin Sheng Dynasty was bewitched by a concubine and went astray, using opium and even rewarding his ministers and generals with it, which led to the downfall of the Jin Sheng Dynasty.
The Jin Dynasty lasted for over 800 years, from its founding to its fall. It was a powerful and prosperous nation, but its wealth was squandered in the last 20 years.
The Xiao family ancestors started their rebellion from the edge of the Cangxuan Continent, accumulating strength along the way. By the time they reached the border of the Jin Sheng Dynasty, they had a million soldiers and conquered the Jin Sheng Dynasty, establishing the Nan Chen Kingdom.
The Wei family was one of the few families that had followed the Xiao family since its rise to power. However, the Wei family had never produced a military general, and its members did not pursue power; those who held official positions in the court were all inactive or sinecure.
The emperor noticed that Wei Xuanji was lost in thought, so he tapped on the table and said, "Little Eleven, quickly explain this divination to me."
Wei Xuanji snapped out of his daze, stood up and knelt down: "Your Majesty, I am terrified! What I am about to say may anger Your Majesty, so please forgive my sins first before I dare to speak."
Wei Xuanji raised his eyes to observe the emperor's expression, pondering how to reply.
"Get up! Even if you utter treasonous words later, I will not blame you, how about it?" The emperor coughed twice, his voice revealing exhaustion.
Zheng Duoyu heard the emperor coughing outside the door. "Your Majesty, would you like me to come in and serve you?"
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