Chapter 13: Saving My Brother

Chapter 13: Saving My Brother

In the blink of an eye, another ten days had passed.

After Xiao Ruilin's first ten-day treatment, the second course required acupuncture every three days.

When Wen Xu came, it was usually when the officials were in court. He was just a royal physician and did not need to attend court sessions regularly.

Therefore, he took advantage of that time to come over, almost avoiding Shangguan Jinghong entirely.

These days, Shangguan Jinghong mostly visited every evening for dinner with Xiaoyao. After dinner, he would go to another courtyard to rest.

Naturally, by midnight, he would sneak out.

Xiaoyao’s demeanor remained indifferent each day, eating very little at the dinner table.

As Wen Xu brought more news, she became even less inclined to dine with Shangguan Jinghong. Eventually, she would vomit everything she ate after he left.

"Princess, let's find an excuse so that starting tomorrow, we don't have to eat with him anymore," Nanny Jin said, gently patting Xiaoyao's back.

"No, no, let's leave it as is for now!" Xiaoyao shook her head.

Lin'er was right; Shangguan Jinghong was ruthless and relentless in achieving his goals. He might already have gathered a group of supporters. If they alerted him now, it would be difficult to handle.

"If I tell the emperor about this now, he might not believe me. After all..." Xiaoyao smiled and shook her head, acknowledging that it was all her doing.

"Sigh, if I could see the emperor uncle, I could check his Purple Dragon aura. Every emperor has a Purple Dragon aura. If it's stable, there's still hope. If it's lost, then it's hopeless, and baby will just have to wait and die in three years," Ruo Xi thought to herself.

Hearing her daughter's thoughts, Xiaoyao adjusted her mindset, took a deep breath, and said, "Wen Xu, continue investigating for me. Try to gather evidence for everything, but remember, don’t alarm anyone!"

"Yes!" Wen Xu nodded, accepting the task.

Before Xiaoyao could suggest that Shangguan Jinghong stop coming to avoid affecting her appetite, he brought up the topic himself.

"Yue'er, I might be busier these few days." Shangguan Jinghong also found this dinner tasteless.

"Oh, really?" Xiaoyao lowered her eyelids and stuffed a mouthful of vegetables into her mouth.

"Recently, the weather has turned cold. The emperor has tasked me, along with the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel, to discuss military supplies for the border. I might return home later than usual, and Yan Duo will prepare dinner!" Shangguan Jinghong explained.

"Alright!" Xiaoyao nodded.

"I knew Yue'er understands me best!" Shangguan Jinghong reached out to ruffle Xiaoyao's hair.

In their youth, whenever he ruffled her hair, she would punch his chest, followed by laughter and playful banter...

Xiaoyao slightly turned her head, dodging Shangguan Jinghong's hand.

"Yue'er!" Shangguan Jinghong's eyes darkened, carrying a scrutinizing look.

"Who else understands you better than me? Who else would cause trouble?" Xiaoyao asked.

"Yue'er!" Seeing Xiaoyao's demeanor, reminiscent of the innocent girl from before, Shangguan Jinghong immediately smiled, withdrew his hand, and said, "Of course, it’s Mother, who always hopes I won’t be so busy. But as a minister, how can one manage everything?"

On the side, Ruo Xi, held by Nanny Jin, spat out a mouthful of milk.

Even Nanny Jin and Hongmei couldn’t help rolling their eyes slightly.

"My dear mother, how can you listen to such mushy words!" Ruo Xi spat out another mouthful of milk with a milky flavor.

This man truly made her want to vomit.

Seeing her daughter spitting up milk, Xiaoyao couldn’t help but laugh and cry. She felt like vomiting too.

After Shangguan Jinghong left, Xiaoyao rinsed her mouth, wiped her lips, and walked over.

She took her daughter from Nanny Jin’s arms, gently patted her, and looked outside.

Beside them, Xiao Ruilin grabbed her clothes and looked up at her.

"Lin'er, do you want to see your sister?" Xiaoyao leaned down, bringing her daughter closer, and smiled, "Xiao Xi, look, your brother likes you!"

"Yes, the dark aura around my brother has dissipated significantly, and his eyes are clearer. It seems he will recover soon!" Ruo Xi felt relieved looking at her brother.

In her past life, those hypocrites always called her a great demon.

But they didn’t know how many good deeds she had done, often giving money to the poor and helping weak children. Many apothecary owners recognized her because she frequently brought children to them, leaving money for their treatment.

Hearing her daughter’s thoughts, Xiaoyao’s lips curved into a smile.

Xiao Ruilin also adored his sister, reaching out to gently grab her tiny hand.

"Yes, let me check my space!" Ruo Xi thought, immediately entering her space with her mind.

"There really are Heart Nourishing Pills! I knew it, they were refined before!" Ruo Xi was delighted.

"Ding dong!"

Another sound of dripping water.

"How can I take this medicinal spring water out? If I bring water out, everyone will think I wet the bed!" This was why Ruo Xi hadn’t been able to bring the medicinal spring water out for twenty days.

Otherwise, her brother could drink more of the water and recover faster.

"Right, I should get Mother to let Brother play with me more. I need to give him more pills!" Ruo Xi thought, trying hard to grasp her brother’s hand, making cooing sounds.

"Lin'er, call your sister, call her Xiao Xi. Will you play with Xiao Xi every day?" Xiaoyao, hearing her daughter’s thoughts, was moved to tears.

Look at her daughter, how adorable and kind she is, a little fairy baby.

Xiao Ruilin looked at his sister and opened his mouth.

"Yiyiyaya!" Baby Ruo Xi looked at her brother, trying to tell him, "Hurry up and call me! Call me 'sister,' Brother, there's nothing wrong with your body!"

However, Xiao Ruilin tried for a long time but ultimately shook his head.

Xiaoyao's eyes dimmed instantly, then she patted her son and said, "Lin'er, don't worry, we'll take it slowly!"

The Shangguan family had given their son a mysterious drug, one that even Wen Xu was not entirely confident he could cure.

In the past few days, Shangguan Jinghong had inquired twice about Wen Xu's diagnosis of their son. Xiaoyao only sighed and said that even Wen Xu couldn't find a solution; he just wanted to use some methods to help their son grow up, whether he was foolish or not, as long as he grew up.

At the time, that scoundrel even hugged her tenderly, telling her not to be sad and assuring her that he would take good care of their son.

But Xiaoyao had a cold smile on her face while in his embrace.

Taking advantage of Xiaoyao's "inattention," Baby Ruo Xi slipped another pill into her brother's hand.

Seeing the "candy beans" from his sister, Xiao Ruilin immediately put them in his mouth. His sister said they were delicious and safe to eat.