[Zhuangzhuang needs to take her medicine. She needs to take it twice a day for 21 days to get better, so we can only give her a limited number of opportunities each day.]
As usual, Yun Duoduo looked around warily. After confirming that no one was watching her, she climbed off the bed, took the medicine out from under the bed, picked up the cup, and gave the medicine to Jin Zhuangzhuang.
Jin Zhuangzhuang seemed to have gotten used to Yun Duoduo feeding her. At first, she would grumble and complain, because sometimes, if the medicine was given to her too slowly, the sugar coating would melt away and she would still taste bitter.
She would frown to show that she was uncomfortable.
But later, Jin Zhuangzhuang got used to it and seemed to know that this most noble little princess of Nanyang, this older sister who was only a few months older than him, would not harm him.
Yun Duoduo breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Jin Zhuangzhuang swallow the medicine. She touched Jin Zhuangzhuang's forehead with her hand; [It's not hot anymore.]
[It seems the medicine is working; Jin Zhuangzhuang's condition is slowly improving.]
But why did Jin Zhuangzhuang get cystitis?
Yun Duoduo still couldn't understand. Logically speaking, if someone was deliberately framing her, there was no need to use such a strange and unorthodox method. What was this about cystitis?
Wouldn't it be appealing to use readily available poisons like arsenic, cinnabar, or safflower?
Besides, Jin Zhuangzhuang is not a royal heir, so what's the point of harming her?
Could it be an attempt to sow discord between the royal family and the Kim family?
Yun Duoduo frowned, deep in thought. She lay on the bed, crossed her legs, and rested her short, chubby, fair arms on her forehead, struggling to think.
If the intention was to sow discord between the ruler and his subject, there would be no need to frame Jin Zhuangzhuang. After all, Jin Zhuangzhuang and she slept together every day, uh, no, they shared the same bed. It would be quite difficult for her to harm Jin Zhuangzhuang.
This illness could only have been contracted by someone in the palace.
No new people have appeared at Fu Shuang Temple recently.
Is it because she's not drinking enough water? Or are her diapers not being changed properly?
Cystitis is most likely caused by insufficient water intake or poor hygiene. After a urinary tract infection, symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination are common. In severe cases, hematuria may occur.
Thankfully, Zhuangzhuang's condition isn't too serious right now. Thanks to the medicine lady for bringing the medicine in time; otherwise, since she doesn't usually stand beside him when he urinates, she wouldn't have noticed the illness so quickly.
Right now, all she can do is give Jin Zhuangzhuang oral amoxicillin, watch the nanny frequently change Zhuangzhuang's diapers to keep the area dry and breathable, and make sure Zhuangzhuang drinks plenty of water.
Next time the nannies change Zhuangzhuang's diapers, she'll have to find a way to follow them out and observe from the shadows.
...
Inside the Zichen Palace, Zhao Zhongquan walked up to Yun Beiye with two boxes in his hands.
"Your Majesty, this was sent by Lord Ge of the Court of State Ceremonial, who said it was a congratulatory gift brought by Consort Nan from Northern Liang." Zhao Zhongquan placed two exquisite wooden boxes on the table.
"This is for Your Majesty." Zhao Zhongquan opened one of the large boxes, revealing a carved teapot surrounded by several beautiful small crocheted teacups.
"The Southern Consort of Beiliang, hmm, the King of Beiliang ascended the throne at a young age, and his power is not to be underestimated." Yun Beiye sighed.
Beiliang is located north of Nanyang's northern border. In recent years, the rebels near the northern border have been restless and are very likely to collude with Beiliang. If it weren't for the Jin family's Zhenbei Army guarding the border, the northern border probably wouldn't have been so peaceful for so many years.
"Your Majesty, the birthday gifts brought by foreign envoys and guests have been gradually stored in the storeroom. This old servant thought these two gifts were quite special, so I thought I'd bring them to Your Majesty first," Zhao Zhongquan explained from the side.
"Hmm, this teapot and matching teacups are quite exquisite. Let's put this set in the Zichen Palace and use it from now on." Yun Beiye was very pleased with the tea set. He picked up a teacup and examined it closely.
"The style of this teapot is quite different from the conventional teaware made by the imperial kilns in the palace; it has the characteristics of the Northern Liang."
"Your Majesty, this is a gift for the little princess." Zhao Zhongquan opened another small rectangular box, inside which lay four hairpins.
"Lord Ge said that Consort Nan meant that this hairpin had four colors: one was carved from mutton fat jade into the shape of a snowflake, one was carved from yellow jade into the shape of a forsythia, one was made of rubies and pearls into the shape of a peony, and there was also a gold leaf."
"Each hairpin represents one of the four seasons, symbolizing that the little princess will have many happy returns of the day, and grow up happily and healthily." "Hmm, this is really good!" Yun Beiye was very satisfied with the meaning of the four hairpins.
"Have someone send it to Fushuang Palace!" Yun Beiye said, then sat on the soft couch and began to review the memorials.
"Yes, this old servant will send someone to deliver it right away."
...
Inside Fu Shuang Palace, the nanny was changing Jin Zhuangzhuang's diaper. Yun Duoduo watched as the nanny carried Jin Zhuangzhuang out, and then she quietly got out of bed and pulled Aunt A Xiang out of the main hall.
She held up her finger, making a shushing gesture to indicate that Aunt Xiang should not make any noise.
“Follow behind,” she said softly.
"Um?"
Ah Xiang didn't quite understand what Yun Duoduo meant, but seeing the determined look on her little face, she followed along.
Yun Duoduo followed quietly behind the two nannies, with A Xiang following behind her.
When they arrived at the backyard where diapers and clothes were washed, Yun Duoduo stopped at the corner of the wall and listened intently.
The two nannies were changing Jin Zhuangzhuang's diaper while chatting away.
"This Jin family baby urinates far too frequently," the nanny said with a look of disgust on her face.
"You can tell! I've been busy all day and just wanted to sit down and rest for a bit, but who knew this kid would wet the bed again!"
"If you ask me, we should just take good care of this little princess. As for the other little girl, we don't need to worry about her as much!"
"Even if the Jin family has made great contributions, what does that have to do with us? We're just suffering for nothing."
"In my opinion, she's just an abandoned daughter of the Jin family, or perhaps a hostage. His Majesty has detained their daughter to keep the Jin family in line!"
"These diapers don't need to be changed so often. If they're usable, just make do with them." The nanny threw the diaper she had taken off Jin Zhuangzhuang into the bucket and picked up a half-wet diaper hanging on the rope to put on Jin Zhuangzhuang.
The baby, Jin Zhuangzhuang, whimpered and cried a few times, looking quite uncomfortable.
"They say they're taking care of the little princess, but in my opinion, that little princess is no pushover either."
"Last time, I hid behind the window and heard the little princess reciting poetry. I was terrified! Could she be some kind of reincarnated demon?!"
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