novelhk Chapter 199: Good Health
Chapter 199: Good Health
"Yes, I will definitely keep the old lady's teachings in mind." Su Qiaoer lowered her head.
"Okay," the old lady looked at her, "You are tired too, go back and rest first."
"Yes." Su Qiaoer nodded and left the old lady's yard with the maid.
Princess Huiyang looked at her leaving back with a meaningful smile on her face.
"Princess, have some tea," said the old lady.
"Thank you, old lady," Princess Huiyang picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"Princess, are you leaving again now that you're back?"
"I'm not leaving," Princess Huiyang shook her head. "My father is old, and it's time for me to stay in the capital to take care of him."
"Is that so?" the old lady sighed. "Then you should come to the palace more often and talk to me."
"Yes," Princess Huiyang nodded, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes.
"It has been a long time since I last visited the old lady. I must accompany you well today."
"Okay, okay," the old lady said with a smile on her face, her eyes full of satisfaction, "I feel relieved to see that you have all grown up."
Princess Huiyang gently held the old lady's hand and asked with concern, "Old lady, are you still in good health?"
"Very tough," the old lady smiled and patted her hands.
"Seeing you makes me happy, and all my illnesses are gone."
"Madam," Princess Huiyang leaned forward slightly and whispered in the old lady's ear, "I think Aunt Su is a rare and good woman, don't you think?"
"Oh?"
The old lady raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, "Why do you say that?"
Princess Huiyang smiled slightly and said softly, "I've heard a lot about the prince since I came back this time. I heard that he has a concubine in his courtyard who is well-educated, gentle and virtuous, and is a legend."
"Well," the old lady nodded with a satisfied smile on her face.
"Mrs. Su is indeed a good woman. She is a rare good woman."
"I think she is very good too," Princess Huiyang looked at the old lady with a hint of envy in her eyes.
"The prince is so lucky to marry her."
"Yes," the old lady looked at her with a smile, "Ming'er is lucky to have her by his side."
Princess Huiyang paused, took out an exquisite little box from her sleeve and handed it to the old lady.
"By the way, old lady, I brought back some medicinal herbs this time. They are all very good for the body. Would you like to try them?"
The old lady was slightly stunned, then took the box with a smile.
"My princess, this is really thoughtful of you. However, I am still in good health and I am afraid I won't be able to use these."
"Old lady, please don't be polite to me."
Princess Huiyang smiled and said, "Just give it a try. It's also a token of my filial piety."
The old lady looked into her eyes full of sincerity and nodded.
"Well, since the princess is so kind, I'll give it a try."
Princess Huiyang was delighted when she heard this and quickly ordered the maid beside her to boil the medicine.
"Princess," the old lady looked at her busy figure and suddenly asked, "Have you thought about your marriage since you came back this time?"
Princess Huiyang was slightly stunned and stopped what she was doing.
She raised her head and looked at the old lady, a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes: "Marriage... I haven't thought about this issue yet."
"You're not young anymore," the old lady looked at her, "it's time to think about your marriage. You can't stay single forever, right?"
Princess Huiyang bit her lip and hesitated to speak.
"But...I don't have the right person yet."
"If you don't have someone you like, you can take your time looking for someone else," the old lady looked at her, "You can't keep dragging it out like this, can you?"
Princess Huiyang lowered her head and remained silent.
She knew who the person in her heart was, but... she was already one step too late.
"Ah," the old lady sighed as she looked at her, "If only...what a pity."
Princess Huiyang raised her head and looked into the old lady's eyes full of regret, and an inexplicable sadness welled up in her heart.
"Yeah, if I had come back earlier... maybe this wouldn't have happened."
"Yuan'er was poisoned and almost died. We all thought he would not survive," the old lady said with tears in her eyes.
"At that time you said that if he could survive, you would marry him... What a pity, fate plays tricks on us."
"I'm sorry for wronging you, kid."
The old lady's eyes were full of helplessness and apology as she stared at Princess Huiyang.
Princess Huiyang smiled slightly and shook her head gently.
"It's come to this point. There's no point in saying more. I'm not blaming anyone."
The old lady sighed.
"You are our palace's great benefactor. Now that you are in this situation, we will definitely find a good home for you and will never let you suffer any injustice again."
"Thank you for your trouble, old lady."
Princess Huiyang's voice was soft but firm. "I have my own plans for my marriage, so you don't have to worry about it anymore."
"You are always so sensible, kid."
There was a hint of relief in the old lady's eyes, but also a bit of worry.
At this moment, the maid came in with a bowl of medicine, "Princess, the medicine is ready."
Princess Huiyang took the medicine bowl, blew on it gently, and then carefully fed it to the old lady.
"Madam, please take the medicine."
The old lady frowned as she looked at the medicine in front of her, wondering, "This medicine...seems a little different from the usual ones?"
"This is the medicinal herb I brought back from the Western Regions. It's different from the ones in the Central Plains."
Princess Huiyang explained, "Although it tastes strange, it is very effective. Madam, please feel free to take it."
The old lady nodded and drank the medicine in one gulp.
Suddenly, a warm current surged through my body, and I became more energetic.
"This medicine is truly miraculous!" exclaimed the old lady.
"As long as the old lady is in good health, I will feel at ease." Princess Huiyang said with a smile.
The two smiled at each other, the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.
On the other side, Su Qiaoer also returned to her yard.
"Auntie, look!"
The maid came over excitedly holding a box of jewelry.
"This is a gift specially sent by the prince!"
Su Qiaoer opened the box and saw that it was full of valuable jewelry.
A smug smile suddenly appeared on her face.
"It seems that the prince's favor towards me has not diminished." She murmured to herself.
"That's natural!"
The maid echoed, "The prince only has you in his heart! How could those bitches possibly catch his eye?"
Su Qiaoer became even more proud after hearing this, but she warned, "Be quiet! Don't let anyone hear!"
However, her face could not hide her inner joy and pride.
"correct!"
Su Qiaoer suddenly remembered something, "Have you heard any rumors about Princess Huiyang recently?"
"what?"
The maid was stunned, "Why is Auntie asking this?"
"Don't worry about so much!"
Su Qiaoer frowned, "Just tell me what you know!"
"Oh……"
The maid thought for a moment, "I heard that Princess Huiyang came back this time for..."
She hesitated to speak, as if she had some reservations.
"For what?" Su Qiaoer asked anxiously.
She seemed particularly interested in Princess Huiyang's affairs, with a complex glint in her eyes.