vrcanaries Chapter 1417 Giving Gifts
Chapter 1417 Giving Gifts
"Water!" The Prince of Dongping's voice was hoarse and his breath was weak.
The maidservant hurriedly handed over warm water, but Lin Yiwan raised her hand to stop her: "Don't rush to drink the water, get some honey water, warm, and with less honey."
She then took out three brown pills from the medicine box and poured them out. "Take these pills with honey water, and then eat liquid food half an hour later."
Although the Prince of Dongping was not fully conscious, he obeyed the instructions and swallowed the pill with difficulty.
Lin Yiwan gave him a few more acupuncture treatments to consolidate the effect, and then breathed a sigh of relief, with fine beads of sweat already seeping from her forehead.
The Prince of Dongping, panting, looked at her with a complicated expression: "I just declined Princess Youyi's invitation to Mo Ziyu's birthday banquet today, and you still came to save me?"
Lin Yiwan's expression was indifferent as she slowly put away the silver needles: "Your Highness is an elder of the royal family. How can Yiwan stand by and watch him die?"
She paused and then explained, "Your symptoms are caused by long-term emotional distress combined with a cold, which triggered the qi to attack your heart. It's not a sudden occurrence. You should try to avoid getting angry or overthinking, and take the herbal medicine I prescribed on time. You should recover in half a month."
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the hall, and the Crown Prince of Dongping rushed in. Seeing that the Prince of Dongping was awake, he immediately knelt down by the bedside, his eyes red-rimmed: "Father! You're finally awake! I was so scared!"
Xiao Qin, the heir apparent of the Prince of Dongping, was only twenty years old. He was arrogant like the Prince of Dongping, but today he rarely showed any sign of panic.
He turned to look at Lin Yiwan, and although somewhat reluctant, he still bowed and said, "Thank you for your help, Madam Hou. I am deeply grateful and will not hesitate to thank you. If the Hou family ever needs anything in the future, the Dongping Prince's Mansion will certainly not refuse."
Lin Yiwan nodded, about to speak, when the steward hurriedly came in to report: "Your Highness, Madam, Marquis Zhanyi has arrived and is waiting in the outer hall."
Lin Yiwan was taken aback. She had only been out for a short while, yet Zhan Yan had come looking for her in person.
She stood up and said, "Now that Your Highness is alright, I will take my leave. I have written down the prescription and left it with the steward. You can get the medicine according to the prescription."
A complex expression flashed across the face of the Prince of Dongping. He said in a cryptic tone, "I have not yet repaid the Lady Hou's life-saving grace. How can I let you leave? Why don't you and Marquis Zhanyi stay for some late-night snacks before you go?"
Lin Yiwan politely declined, "No need, it's getting late, I won't disturb Your Highness and the Crown Prince any longer!"
After saying that, she picked up a pen, wrote down the prescription, handed it to the housekeeper, gave him a few more instructions, and then turned to leave.
In the outer hall, Zhan Yan was standing by the window, his tall figure accentuated by his black brocade robe. Upon seeing her emerge, he immediately stepped forward, took her wrist, and asked with a hint of barely perceptible worry in his voice, "Why did you take so long? Did the Prince of Dongping give you any trouble?"
Lin Yiwan smiled and said, "It was just a few acupuncture treatments given to the Prince of Dongping. He suffered from qi stagnation affecting his heart, so it's not a serious problem."
Zhan Yan's eyes darkened slightly, and he said in a low voice, "The Dongping Prince's Mansion has never had much of a relationship with us. Next time something so dangerous happens, don't come alone, lest you suffer any injustice."
He had just heard that Lin Yiwan had been invited away by the Prince of Dongping's mansion, and he was uneasy, so he rushed over immediately, fearing that something might have happened to her.
Lin Yiwan knew he was concerned about her, and nodded, saying, "I know, today was a special case, it won't happen again in the future."
The two walked out of the Dongping Prince's Mansion side by side. The night was getting darker, and the moonlight shone on the bluestone road, casting the shadows of their clasped hands.
Zhan Yan helped her into the carriage and drove it himself, the speed of which was slow and steady.
"What did Father Emperor just say to you?" Zhan Yan suddenly asked.
Lin Yiwan leaned against the carriage and said softly, "It's nothing, just that he told me to keep an eye on the manor and ask how the preparations for Ziyu's birthday banquet are going. By the way, Father also said that the Prince of Dongping is stubborn and that if he doesn't attend the birthday banquet, so be it, but I didn't expect him to fall ill in the afternoon."
Zhan Yan's eyes darkened: "The Prince of Dongping has always been dissatisfied with me, and he also harbors resentment towards my father's ascension to the throne. I'm afraid he's been holding back his anger, which is why he's fallen ill. Your saving him today can be considered as defusing a potential problem."
Lin Yiwan raised an eyebrow: "Does Your Excellency mean that the Prince of Dongping will remember my kindness?"
Zhan Yan nodded: "Although he is stubborn, he is not an ungrateful person. If there are any disputes in the court in the future, the Dongping Prince's Mansion may be able to help."
Lin Yiwan chuckled and said no more. She used to only think about living a peaceful life, but being in the Marquis's mansion and in the vortex of the capital, how could she really stay out of everything? Saving the Prince of Dongping today, though accidental, might not necessarily be a bad thing.
The carriage arrived at the gate of the Marquis of Zhanyi's residence, where the steward was already waiting. As soon as the two entered the residence, a maid came to report that Princess Shiyouyi was still awake and was waiting for Lin Yiwan to return.
Lin Yiwan went to her courtyard with a smile and saw her dozing off at the table. When she saw her come in, she immediately woke up and rushed into her arms: "Aunt Wan, you're finally back! I've been waiting for you for so long."
Lin Yiwan reached out and wrapped her arms around her, her eyes crinkling with a smile.
She said indulgently, "Why are you still like a child, jumping into my arms?"
Princess Youyi blushed slightly. She didn't know why, but whenever she saw Lin Yiwan, she felt very close to her.
She bit her lip, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Aunt Wan, I'm sorry, it's because Youyi isn't mature and steady enough!"
Lin Yiwan reached out and pinched her cheek: "How could your aunt blame you? Your aunt is very happy that you are close to your aunt. No matter what, in your aunt's and uncle's eyes, our Youyi is always a little girl who needs to be taken care of!"
Princess Youyi's eyes immediately reddened. The past few years as the wife of the Lord of Jingcheng had been extremely difficult for her.
This is why she insisted on staying at the Marquis of Zhanyi's residence in the capital; she cherished Aunt Wan's affection and didn't want to leave.
She quickly wiped away her tears and said, "I heard that the Prince of Dongping suddenly fell ill? How is he now?"
Lin Yiwan replied softly, "Don't worry, he's already regained consciousness. The Prince of Dongping is taking care of him, so he should recover soon!"
Princess Youyi finally let out a long sigh of relief; she was truly afraid that the Prince of Dongping had fallen ill because of her.
If that's the case, she'll be in real trouble.
Lin Yiwan noticed her worry and quickly reassured her, "His illness has been accumulating over the years, so you don't need to feel guilty. Even if he doesn't attend Ziyu's birthday banquet, our banquet will definitely be very lively!"
Youyi smiled, her eyes narrowing: "Thank you, Aunt!"
The following day, the Marquis of Zhanyi's residence was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and a grand banquet was held for the guests.
The birthday boy, Mo Ziyu, wore a light blue brocade robe, which made his face appear even more handsome and delicate.
Zhan Miao was the first to give him a gift, and didn't forget to pinch his little cheek: "Oh my, our Ziyu looks so handsome today. Aunt Miao gave you your favorite exquisite crossbow, which can be used for self-defense and also for shooting birds and butterflies!"
Mo Ziyu was almost jumping for joy, but he remembered his mother Princess Youyi's instructions and forced himself to suppress it.
She tilted her little face up, her eyebrows curving into crescent moons, and said in a clear voice, "Thank you, Aunt Miao!"
He took the small crossbow with both hands. The bow was made of fine mulberry wood and inlaid with several round pearls. The bowstring was flexible, and it was clear at a glance that it was a well-crafted item.