Chapter 172

Yesterday, Sui Sui played very well with He Shuran.

So, early this morning, the two families ran into each other in the dining hall and directly sat at one table.

Princess Consort of Qi exchanged a few pleasantries with Lady He, and even specifically pointed out the Little Green Dragon Soup that Sui Sui had mentioned earlier this morning.

Upon hearing this, Lady He felt quite moved and couldn't help covering her mouth as she laughed: 'Sui Sui, so young, yet she thinks so much of her sister—this child is truly remarkable!'

Saying this, Lady He gently touched He Shuran: 'Hurry up and thank your younger sister.'

At this moment, He Shuran was scratching Sui Sui's chin.

She also thought that Sui Sui's round eyes looked like a cute civet cat waiting for someone to scratch its chin.

Yesterday, He Shuran still didn't dare.

Today, feeling that everyone was familiar, He Shuran mustered her courage and softly asked Sui Sui: 'Sui Sui, may I touch your chin and gently scratch it twice?'

Sui Sui, in the manor, had been scratched by several brothers and also by Qiaoqiao Jiejie; although sometimes it felt weird, it never felt uncomfortable.

Nothing else.

Lady He:??

The two adults exchanged a puzzled glance, then couldn't help smiling at each other, feeling that the children's world was truly fascinating.

Princess Consort of Qi:?

Hearing Mother Consort ask like that, Sui Sui gently shook her head: 'No, it's what Grandma Xu said in my dream.'

Princess Consort of Qi was actually quite curious too; she smiled and patted Sui Sui's head, asking softly: 'Our Sui Sui, you're amazing—did you hear this from Liu Ye Ye?'

Before scratching, He Shuran quietly checked her own nails, fearing they were too long and might scratch Sui Sui.

How many little kids like drinking medicine?

So, since they don't like it, we won't mention it much.

On Sui Sui's way back to Jing, Liu Dafu had been taking care of her the whole time; perhaps she heard it from him.

Both little ones looked bewildered; He Shuran reacted after a moment, then turned her head and whispered: 'But, Mother, I never told Sui Sui about the Little Green Dragon Soup.'

Even though she hadn't mentioned it, Lady He felt that Sui Sui's words showed she might be a pharmaceutical genius!

After saying that, she generously lifted her chin and leaned a bit toward He Shuran.

Although Sui Sui didn't understand why thanks were due, she politely replied: 'You're welcome, Shuran Jiejie.'

While the two children were happily playing, they heard Lady He speak.

Looking at the tempting Sui Sui right before her eyes, even more alluring than a civet cat, He Shuran felt as if countless tiny fireworks had exploded in her heart, and her hand was beyond her control.

So, when He Shuran asked, Sui Sui obediently nodded: 'Sure, Shuran Jiejie, you may touch.'

First she touched it twice, feeling Sui Sui's chin soft and smooth, and then she couldn't help rubbing it a few times with the back of her hand.

At first, Princess Consort of Qi didn't think much of it, just smiling, but then she couldn't help but start to pay attention.

After hearing that, He Shuran instinctively nodded and thanked: 'Thank you, Sui Sui.'

The person in the dream even had a full name.

Upon hearing this, Lady He exclaimed in surprise: 'Oh my, Sui Sui is truly remarkable!'

Although He Shuran mentioned her reaction when she was sick, she didn't like to talk about taking medicine.

The Jin Yang Marquis bears the surname Xu.

Could this Grandma Xu be referring to the old lady of the Jin Yang Marquis's manor?

Such matters are fine as long as one doesn't think too deeply about them.

But once one thinks deeply, one can't control oneself.

Princess Consort of Qi felt uneasy inside, and when she spoke, she inevitably seemed a bit absent-minded.

Although she wasn't good at fighting for things, she also wasn't the type to wrong herself.

After some thought, she decided to ask Sui Sui just who that Grandma Xu in the dream really was.

Who is trying to steal her daughter?!

Princess Consort of Qi didn't want to frighten the child, so she kept her smile gentle: 'Sui Sui, who is Grandma Xu in your dream?'

Sui Sui:?

The little girl tilted her head, her face full of confusion.

That expression seemed to say: 'Grandma Xu is just Grandma Xu!'

Sui Sui was not only puzzled, but also volunteered: 'Grandma Xu is just Grandma Xu.'

Although Princess Consort of Qi didn't understand the child's logic, she still probed: 'And what else did Grandma Xu say?'

For this question, Sui Sui thought carefully, then, fidgeting with her fingers, said: 'Grandma Xu said that Shuran older sister's illness is a flower sickness—she must not look at or smell flowers; if she wants to see them, it's best to cover her face; if she feels unwell, she should drink Little Green Dragon Soup, drink Cinnamon and Hemp...'

The earlier part was fine, but when it came to the later medicine names, Sui Sui started to get tangled up.

She had tried to remember half the night, but could retain little.

Right now, she simply can't recall the name of the second decoction.

The little girl tilted her small head, her brows knotted, looking cute and amusing.

Princess Consort of Qi didn't understand, but she patiently waited for the answer.

However, Lady He often took care of her daughter and routinely communicated with the doctor, so she knew more.

As soon as she heard it, she knew what medicine Sui Sui was trying to say, and almost reflexively responded: 'Cinnamon and Hemp Half Decoction!'

Upon hearing that, Sui Sui felt the medicine name sounded familiar; it should be this one, right?

However, Grandma Xu said that medicine is a matter that requires serious attention.

If one cannot be absolutely certain, one should not speak definitively.

Thinking of this, Sui Sui first nodded, then shook her head, and said in an uncertain tone: 'It should be.'

She only remembered the word 'Cinnamon and Hemp'; the rest she simply couldn't recall.

Even so, that's enough to surprise anyone.

Lady He suppressed her excited and nervous feelings, lowered her voice as much as possible so as not to scare Sui Sui: "What else did Grandma Xu say?"

He Shuran's condition had naturally been examined by many Doctors of the He family.

The Doctors' diagnoses were actually quite similar.

They all said it was an external evil invading the body, causing discomfort.

What exactly this evil was, the Doctors couldn't be sure; some said wind evil, others said hair evil…

Sui Sui's expression wasn't very clear, but Lady He understood.

The little girl meant that He Shuran should avoid some Flowers, or perhaps things like flower stamens.

So, is the external evil the Flower?

Or is it flower stamens, pollen, that sort of thing?

If Sui Sui hadn't mentioned the two subsequent soup medicines, Lady He might not have thought further.

But, even though He Shuran never mentioned them, Sui Sui could almost exactly name those two soup medicines; how could Lady He not think more, not get excited?

Lady He was so excited she almost lifted Sui Sui to ask word by word, yet she feared startling people and further displeasing Princess Consort of Qi, so she restrained herself.

Seeing her like that, Princess Consort of Qi's smile remained unchanged, but her heart jumped.

Lady He didn't know, but Princess Consort of Qi did know Sui Sui's good fortune.

She had only just met He Shuran; even though the He family was indeed full of goodwill, was this perhaps too fast?

For Sui Sui, is this ultimately a blessing or a disaster?

Princess Consort of Qi suddenly felt uncertain.

Second watch at 19:00.