Hearing that the Marquis was willing to take the medicine, Xiang Ming was so excited that she almost cried: "Amitabha, it's really God's blessing!" She said to Ning'er gratefully, "If you weren't here today, I really don't know what I would do."
Ning Er frowned: "Is the Marquis like this every day? Does he take medicine depending on his mood?"
Xiang Ming smiled bitterly and said, "A person who has been ill for a long time is just like a child, isn't he?" She looked at Ning'er's expression and said carefully, "Originally, he was fine when you were here. Ever since you left the mansion, the Marquis's temper has become more and more strange. Sometimes he would listen to a few words of advice, but sometimes we dare not say anything and can only worry."
Ning'er whispered, "What nonsense! If this continues, how long will it take for the body to recover? Fortunately, the Second Master said that the Marquis's health is getting better day by day. Isn't this just kidding me?"
"You don't dare to care, does the old lady not care either?"
Xiang Ming said hurriedly, "According to the two imperial doctors, 'there is no construction without destruction'. The vomiting of blood by the Marquis has removed the stagnation in his body. With proper conditioning and maintenance, recovery is just around the corner."
"As for the old lady," she whispered, "I don't know why the Marquis always refuses to see her. Only the Second Master comes over from time to time."
While the two were talking, a little maid with two buns on her hair came over carefully holding the medicine: "Second sister."
Ning'er recognized at a glance that this was Xiang Ming's biological sister, the little girl who had helped her change clothes that night, and couldn't help but smile and said, "Your sister is quite capable."
Xiang Ming took the medicine box from her and whispered, "Since what happened last time, I really don't dare to entrust the Marquis with medicine. Except for a few trusted people, I would rather spend more time watching it myself than let anyone handle it."
She smiled at the little girl and said, "This is my fifth sister. Although she is young, she is smart and sensible. The name was given by the Marquis, Chunming."
"Chun Ming, why don't you meet Master Ning?"
Chun Ming's eyes sparkled, and he saluted in a proper manner: "Greetings, Master Ning."
"Chun Ming?" Ning Er nodded and smiled, "That's a good name. I can tell right away that she's your sister. She and Chun Cao look like a perfect match."
Xiang Ming smiled and said, "I hope this girl can share some of the good fortune from sister Chuncao.
Walking behind Ning'er, Xiang Ming personally carried the medicine into the room, walked around the large rosewood screen, and came to the inner bedroom where the Marquis was recuperating. Just as she put down the medicine box, she saw Ning'er pointing at the black lacquer inlaid mother-of-pearl table and said, "Later, please take this out, Sister Xiang Ming."
Xiang Ming took a look and saw that it was the bottle of Begonia that the Marquis treasured so much that he would not allow any maid to touch it, let alone throw it away.
She couldn't help but look embarrassed: "This..."
Ning Er said, "The Marquis is already ill, how can we ask him to face these dead branches and fallen leaves every day?"
Just as Xiang Ming was about to explain, she heard her Lord's voice: "Ning'er has spoken, just do as you are told."
She quickly squatted and said, "Yes, I understand."
Ning Er frowned, "My Lord, please take the medicine first." She hesitated for a moment, then reminded Xiang Ming, "When you are done, bring the bottle back. I will see if there is anything suitable to put in it later."
This one sentence made both Shen Chongyan and his servant look flattered.
Xiang Ming suddenly became energetic and said loudly: "Yes! I obey your command."
In front of the bed, it was still Shen Chongyao who was holding the medicine cup and feeding the patient medicine. He watched his elder brother drink a sip of the medicine, then turned around to look at Ning'er, as if he was afraid that she would suddenly disappear.
Shen Chongyao wanted to liven up the atmosphere, and since there was no one else in the room, he smiled and said, "Mr. Ning looks prettier now than when she was a girl. Big brother, what do you think, is that right or not?"
A faint smile appeared in Shen Chongyan's eyes, but he scolded his brother: "Don't make fun of her."
He knew in his heart that Ning'er was not a heretic, and dressing up as a young master to attend the princess' banquet was probably not entirely her own idea. That person... must have had his own intentions for doing this.
Ning Er was still sitting in her original position. After hearing this, she turned her head and said to Shen Er: "Really? I don't feel anything. I just think that men's clothes are indeed a lot more convenient. At least I don't have to wear so many heavy pearls and jade jewelry."
Shen Chongyao smiled and said, "Mr. Ning is right. It's just that girls love to be coquettish. Although those pearls and jades are heavy, they are hard to let go. You are still young. If you grow up two years, you will naturally like them."
Ning'er suddenly thought that Shen Chongyao really came from a world of makeup and hairpins and skirts. He had many beautiful concubines in his room, and he was good at singing and dancing, music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry and songs.
He was gentle and sympathetic to women, and he valued mutual consent, never bullying or coercing anyone. Except for his wife, he treated everyone equally, so although there were many concubines in his room, they rarely lived in harmony.
Therefore, when these words came out of his mouth, they were particularly convincing.
"Second Master," Ning Er suddenly asked, "Today, the flowers are everywhere, and the flowers are in full bloom. How come you are absent from such a grand occasion?"
Shen Chongyao was stunned for a moment, then reacted. He smiled and said, "The princess invited all the ladies in the capital, and invited young men from various families, but she didn't invite us, the mediocre people. I guess she was afraid that we would be intrusive to the beautiful scenery of the garden."
After drinking the medicine, Shen Chongyan rinsed his mouth and said, "The eldest daughter of the Duke of Ying is about to reach the age of marriage. I think the eldest princess's move is also intended to find a match for her daughter."
Ning'er listened and thought: "Lou Ying?" Then she remembered that today in Fu Garden, she only saw Lou Rui, but did not see Lou Ying, whom she had met once.
"She is not here today. Is it to avoid suspicion?"
Shen Chongyao glanced at Ning'er and said carefully, "You don't know? I heard that Miss Lou did something wrong and was sent to a temple by Duke Ying to reflect on her sins. She has not been taken back yet."
"Is there such a thing?" Ning'er was shocked. "That day I was at the Duke Dingguo's mansion and saw with my own eyes how doting the princess was on her. How could the Duke of England be so cruel?"
"It's because of your majesty."
Ning'er turned her head sharply and looked at the Marquis: "Your Majesty?"
Shen Chongyan said softly, "It can only be that His Majesty spoke up. Otherwise, with the eldest princess' status and power, her daughter would not need to explain to anyone even if she was ten times more arrogant."
"Spoiled?" Ning'er murmured, "Could it be because we had a conflict with her last time at Duke Dingguo's Mansion..."
But judging by Chu Huan's personality, it seems like he could do this.
"Ning'er, come here."
Shen Chongyao quickly retreated and gave his seat to Ning'er.
Shen Chongyan said softly: "If I'm not mistaken, you should be more familiar with His Majesty's temperament."
If this had been said to her a day earlier, Ning'er would probably have been confused, but at this moment, she simply nodded calmly: "Your Majesty treats me very well."
Shen Chongyao felt very uneasy, fearing that his brother might accidentally say something disrespectful.
He naturally knew very well that it was His Majesty's strong advocacy and personal presence that persuaded Miss Ning to enter the mansion today, but the Marquis was not aware of this matter!
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