A few people stood in the corridor, watching the fireworks blooming in the distance, and were about to return to the hall when the maid from the Longevity Palace came forward and saluted:
"Jade Concubine, the Queen Mother and Miss Lin still have something to say. Miss Lin has to return to the Palace of Longevity."
Concubine Jade's smile faded and she glanced sideways at the palace maid:
"Since the Queen Mother is waiting, I dare not delay."
Lin Jinyan nodded and was about to speak when he opened his mouth and started coughing. Bai Zhi hurriedly stepped forward to support Lin Jinyan and stroked her back.
The little prince showed concern:
"Sister Yan, are you okay?"
Bai Zhi: "Miss, are you feeling uncomfortable due to the cold wind?"
Lin Jinyan covered her mouth with a handkerchief and couldn't stop coughing, so she could only nod.
Concubine Yu's eyes flashed slightly: "It won't be long before you go in, drink a glass of hot water, and relax for a while before leaving."
Bai Zhi bent down to thank her, supported Lin Jinyan, and followed Concubine Yu into the house again.
The little prince ran at the front and asked Su'e to add some warm water. He took the warm water from Su'e's hand and gave it to Lin Jinyan.
Seeing this, Bai Zhi hurriedly stepped forward to take it, but she couldn't hold it properly for a moment and poured half the glass of water onto the little prince's sleeves.
Seeing this, Su'e quickly took the water cup away, frowned and angrily said:
"Why are you so careless as a slave? Fortunately the water is not hot, otherwise you will burn the little prince. Watch out for your head."
Bai Zhi took out the handkerchief in panic, apologized, grabbed the little prince's wrist, and wiped away the water stains.
The little prince said: "Sister Su'e, the water is not hot and nothing will happen to me. Don't scare Sister Yan's maid."
Seeing the little prince's persuasion, Su'e suppressed her anger, turned her head and caught a glimpse of Bai Zhi's actions, and frowned again:
"You girl, why are you so unruly! You can't pull the prince's sleeves!"
Bai Zhi was like a frightened rabbit, asking for forgiveness in panic.
Lin Jinyan suppressed her cough, stood up and apologized:
"Ahem. Your Majesty, this girl rarely enters the palace. She doesn't know the royal etiquette. Ahem. Please forgive me, the empress and the little prince."
Concubine Yu personally mixed the warm water and handed it to Lin Jinyan:
"It doesn't matter. It's not ironed. It's just a change of clothes. You need to drink some water and press it down first."
After saying that, Su'e was asked to take the little prince to change clothes. The little prince told Lin Jinyan to wait for him to come back before leaving.
With Lin Jinyan's nod, the little prince quickly walked out of the room, urging Su'e to change her clothes.
After Lin Jinyan drank it and her cough gradually subsided, she thanked Concubine Yu.
Concubine Yu sighed: "It seems that our game of chess will not be finished today."
Lin Jinyan: "The days are long. Speaking of which, your hairpin is still in my hands. I will bring it to you next time I see you."
Concubine Jade: "I would have forgotten it if you didn't tell me. I saw your jade pendant a few days ago. You can take it back soon."
After speaking, he raised his chin to Yubi beside him, who bowed and stepped back.
Concubine Yu rubbed her temples:
"I don't know if it was because of the noisy fireworks just now, but my head feels a little swollen and hurts."
Lin Jinyan: "Do I want to teach you an imperial doctor?"
Concubine Yu waved her hand: "It's an old problem. The imperial doctor only prescribes some bitter decoctions and doesn't want to drink them. I remember you gave me the pills to cheer me up many years ago. That one was very effective."
Lin Jinyan: "My aunt is also afraid of the bitterness of the medicine. It was specially made by my aunt for me, and you can't buy it outside. When I get back, I will ask my aunt to make some and send it to you later."
Concubine Jade: "Then I'll thank the general and his wife first."
While talking, Yubi entered the room and handed the jade pendant to Lin Jinyan.
Lin Jinyan stood up and took it: "When I return to the palace again, I will send you the hosta from the empress."
(End of chapter)
