He was so sad, sorrowful, and angry, but the other party was still making light-hearted remarks there.
This little vixen is truly hateful.
Fan Qi realized that his eyes were red and tears were still hanging on his face. He is a big man and was hiding here, secretly crying and being caught by the most disliked little vixen. There is really nothing… more shameful than this!
Fan Qi snorted heavily, wiped his eyes randomly, stared at Jiang Yun, and said, “Have you never seen the wind blowing in people’s eyes before? What are you looking at?”
After speaking with such a strong aura, he flew away like a thief, feeling guilty.
Jiang Yun once again leisurely nibbled on the fruit.
He leisurely said, “What’s the use of hiding and being a crybaby when you’re bullied and you don’t even know how to fight back.”
Fan Qi was about to walk out of the garden when he heard this. His steps were violently braked, and he turned his head, staring fiercely at Jiang Yun. “Who are you calling a crybaby? Which one of your eyes saw me being a crybaby?!”
Jiang Yun turned his head to look at him, then pointed his finger to two birds on the tree that were fiercely pecking at each other and fighting fiercely, and said, “I’m talking about them. Deputy General Fan, which ear did you hear me say I was talking about you?”
Fan Qi: “……”
Fan Qi looked up, and indeed, he saw two yellow birds fighting over food. After pecking at each other, the smaller one was being held down by the tall and powerful one. Surprisingly, the bird’s eyes were filled with tears.
Fan Qi’s face turned red with humiliation and anger, as he suspected that the little vixen was intentionally mocking him with that weak, skinny bird, but he had no evidence.
There is such a coincidence in the world!
Jiang Yun continued to stare at the two birds, pointing them out with relish. “Even though he knew that he was weak and not dominant, he deliberately provoked and was beaten up like this. He really deserved it. If I were you, I would definitely show weakness first and let it take all the food. When it focuses on eating, I will sneak attack from behind and give it an unexpected blow.”
What a mess.
Fan Qi glared fiercely at Jiang Yun again, then turned around and left.
Jiang Yun withdrew his gaze and raised his eyebrows to look in the direction where Fan Qi was leaving. Then he looked up and smiled slightly, saying to the bird that had already shrunk its wings and pretended to be pitiful. “That big and rough guy is not as smart as you.”
Not long after, Sui Heng returned from court.
Behind him were two imperial physicians with gray hair.
The two imperial physicians are the seniors of the Imperial Medical. They are said to have the highest qualifications and the best medical skills. Today, one was on duty and the other was at home taking a break, but both were unreasonably grabbed by Sui Heng and brought to the Crown Prince’s Mansion.
Jiang Yun had already sat under the window reading a book and was somewhat surprised to see Sui Heng bringing people in.
Sui Heng raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, “Asked them come over to check on your illness.”
Jiang Yun wondered.
What’s his illness?
Sui Heng said, “Your stomach disease. After eating the congee for so many days, there was still no improvement. Gu has thought about it, it must be because the Imperial Physician last time was not good enough to diagnose you, so Gu changed another two for you.”
He strode over directly, took away the book, and carried Jiang Yun onto the bed.
The two imperial physicians were so frightened that they lowered their heads.
Jiang Yun was taken aback for a moment, not realizing that he was still thinking about this matter. He said, “This is my old disease, even if they check, they won’t be able to diagnose it.”
Sui Heng did not agree.
“As long as it’s a disease, it can be diagnosed. Otherwise, what’s the use of having imperial physicians? When Gu went on a campaign to the north, those stubborn old people in the court spoke eloquently. After analyzing, didn’t they think that Gu couldn’t win? But Gu just won and hit them hard in the face.”
It’s not even the same thing, and he’s able to mix it all up and talk about it.
The two imperial physicians vaguely felt threatened, but they dared not speak and lowered their heads more respectfully.
The weather gradually warmed up, so Jiang Yun only wore a thin spring robe with a single collar. His black hair was also tied in a simple bundle with headbands, hanging behind his shoulders. Sui Heng was so domineering that, unless absolutely necessary, he would not be willing to show his delicate and beautiful beauty to outsiders. He personally tidied up the sleeves of Jiang Yun’s robe before coldly instructing the imperial physician, “Come over.”
“Yes.”
The two imperial physicians holding medicine chests trembled and kneeled down in front of the bed.
Sui Heng did not make things difficult for them either as he pointed them out for treatment. He specifically asked Ji An to bring two low stools over.
The two naturally showed great gratitude.
Before they could finish thanking him, the overbearing and domineering Crown Prince spoke again. “If you can’t come up with a diagnosis today, neither of you don’t even think of leaving.”
“Yes, yes.”
“The old minister will do our best.”
The imperial physician broke out in a cold sweat.
Jiang Yun looked at him helplessly and said, “Why are you making things difficult for them?”
Sui Heng was straightforward. “Gu didn’t make things difficult for them. Gu was just asking them to do their job.”
The two imperial physicians had been wandering in the palace and sitting at the top position in the Imperial Medical for so many years, both of them were already like ginseng essence. They immediately spoke in unison. “That’s right, this is just this old minister’s duty. Young Master doesn’t need to be polite to us.”
After the Spring Banquet, almost no one in the palace didn’t know that His Highness was infatuated with a young gentleman from the Wei Kingdom.
The young gentleman is not only beautiful and elegant, but also very talented. At the Spring Banquet, he swept through literary projects and won multiple consecutive top prizes, unprecedented in the history of Spring Banquets, and he can be called a genius.
When they came in just now, although they only glanced at each other, they were also swayed by the other party’s overall elegance.
His Highness’s obsession is nothing but normal.
Jiang Yun could only extend his wrist and let them diagnose.
The two imperial physicians took turns to check, and Sui Heng was just like a door god, sitting on one side with a golden sword and staring.
Only a few people can withstand this pressure.
But fortunately, these two people did not rise to power by drilling into the camp, they had real talents and knowledge. After taking his pulse, the first in line asked Jiang Yun with a gloomy expression, “Excuse this old man for taking the liberty to ask, why did the Young Master suffer from this stomach disease?”
Sui Heng is also listening attentively.
He was also wondering. Although his little lover was not of any noble status, judging from his behaviors, he should be well-brought up, not from a poor family background. Rather, he is like a young master who was carefully pampered by a wealthy family.
When they first met, the clothes materials he was wearing were not bad, how could he have contracted stomach diseases for no reason?
Jiang Yun has already considered all the things that Sui Heng considered.
Jiang Yun replied gently, “Because when I was young, I often did not have enough to eat. Sometimes, to satisfy my hunger, I would eat some cold food that was left overnight.”
Sui Heng was taken aback.
Being placed under someone else’s protection means being fostered in someone else’s home.
No matter how wealthy they are, it has nothing to do with him. No wonder he was sold to the Chen Kingdom’s imperial carriage.
Could it be that his clothes and his manners were all conditioned by those draft-picking histories?
Jiang Yun continued, “Also, I have loved reading since I was young. I often forget to eat and sleep because of reading, which may also be an important factor.”
The imperial physician nodded.
They have indeed seen cases of stomach diseases caused by excessive sleeplessness and forgetfulness.
Although rare, it cannot be said that there was none.
The head of the right courtyard, who was second in line, then asked, “And how long has the Young Master been suffering from stomach problems?”
Jiang Yun said, “It’s been many years, I can’t remember it clearly either.”
For many years. The two imperial physicians showed sympathy on their faces. The young gentleman in front of them looked very young and not yet in his prime. If he had contracted a stomach disease many years ago that he couldn’t even remember much of, how much torture would he have suffered from childhood to adulthood?
The imperial physician asked about the symptoms again.
Jiang Yun briefly said, “At first, I would feel pain at night, but later it improved. I just have to pay more attention to my diet.”
This chronic stomach disease, which has formed over time, is the most difficult to treat, and there is little hope of cure.
Jiang Yun clearly caught a glimpse of their expressions.
And in fact, there’s no need for their explanation, he also knows.
Sui Heng obviously didn’t think so.
Sui Heng looked gloomy as he sent the two imperial physicians to the courtyard. On the surface it’s to send them, but in reality, he was using the opportunity to intimidate them.
“What exactly is going on? Can it be cured?”
How could the two of them dare to directly say that they cannot cure it? They said tactfully, “We can only adjust slowly and observe the aftermath.”
Sui Heng was someone who wouldn’t listen to such perfunctory words, but he knew that constant coercion was not a solution. After pondering for a while with a serious expression, he asked, “Is there any medicine that can work? No matter how rare or difficult it is to find, it doesn’t matter.”
The stomach is important, not only for enjoyment but also for health.
His little lover only eats that small amount of food every day, and Sui Heng is very worried about his lifespan.
The head of the right courtyard suddenly had an idea: “Tonghe Egg?”
Sui Heng: “What egg?”
The head of the right courtyard said, “Tonghe, this old minister once read in an ancient book that the eggs laid by Tonghe, boiled with honey, have the effect of curing stomach diseases. Perhaps it will also be effective for this young gentleman’s stomach disease.”
Sui Heng asked, “Where can Gu find it?”
This time, the head of the Left Courtyard said, “This minister heard that there is one in the Palace’s Rare Birds Garden. It has an auspicious meaning and was brought as a tribute from a small country in the north. It’s been kept in the Rare Birds Garden for His Majesty’s enjoyment. His Majesty even had a golden nest built for this divine crane… However, Tonghe only lays one egg in three years, and this year, it is unknown whether it is the egg-laying period or not.”
Before he could finish speaking, Sui Heng was nowhere to be seen.
Sui Heng asked Shi Fang to see off the guests, and he rode his horse directly into the palace.
The palace guards at the entrance were very surprised to see the Crown Prince go back and forth as soon as he left the morning court and quickly kneeled down to bow.
Sui Heng handed over his horse to his soldier and headed straight to the Rare Birds Garden.
The Rare Birds Garden was built in the imperial garden and is guarded by dedicated attendants. Its main task on weekdays is to entertain Emperor Sui, various concubines, and a group of princes and princesses. Sometimes, during festivals, rare birds are selected to perform at palace banquets. Sui Heng had been trained in the military since childhood and was diligent and progressive. He only raised raptors like Gyrfalcon as pets and never touched these objects of despair.
Therefore, the palace guards who guarded the garden were very surprised and frightened when they saw the Crown Prince’s chariot.
Sui Heng was too lazy to talk nonsense to them and directly asked if it was Tonghe’s egg-laying season this year.
The attendants looked at each other in confusion.
Sui Heng’s timing is perfect. This is indeed Tonghe’s egg-laying season. Just yesterday, Tonghe laid an auspicious egg with a bright red color.
Sui Heng’s eyes lit up, and he reached out his hand, “Where are the eggs?”
The attendants were hesitant to answer.
Sui Heng’s face sank. “Did you guys steal and eat?”
“No, no, no.”
They didn’t have the courage. The small maid kneeling at the front quickly replied, “It’s… it’s Lan Guifei. Lan Guifei just sent someone over and took the auspicious egg, saying she wants to replenish the newly born Xiao Junwang.”
Sui Heng’s face became even more gloomy.
“That one that just laid?”
“Yes, the crane’s bloodline is precious, and it takes three years to bestow an auspicious egg. Sometimes, when it is feeling down or resentful because of the servants’ poor service, it is also possible that it won’t lay an egg.”
“Gu understand.”
Sui Heng got up and left.
The attendants collapsed to the ground, sweating profusely in fear.
The palace of Lan Guifei was filled with laughter and joy.
Although Lan Guifei sent someone to retrieve the eggs, she has not yet handed them over to the palace attendants to cook because auspicious eggs are too rare and the palace attendants are vying to pass them on.
Xiao Junwang, Sui Zhang, blinked and lay in the crib made of gold and jade, making a babbling sound in his mouth. Lan Guifei was teasing her good grandson with the palace attendants.
Sui Zhang couldn’t speak, but he could already stare at people and even wave his small hands, flopping about happily.
This is a strong child, and Lan guifei is very happy. After eating that auspicious egg, he will definitely become even stronger. Zhang’er is His Majesty’s first grandson and the most honored Xiao Junwang in the Sui capital. Nothing can go wrong. She was worried that the palace attendants would damage the eggs, so she ordered them not to play anymore and handed them over to the pantry.
At this moment, the imperial attendant from outside came to report that the Crown Prince had arrived.
Lan Guifei frowned, “What is he doing here?”
“Gu came to visit Gu’s little nephew, what? Can’t?”
Sui Heng had already carried his hands behind his back and leisurely walked in.
The Crown Prince has a domineering and brutal temperament, there are also many terrifying rumors. However, his appearance is first-class handsomeness, and the young palace attendants secretly admire him. Usually, they would definitely not dare to look directly at the Crown Prince’s majestic face. Today, they were caught off guard and blushed, hastily kneeling and bowing.
Empress Yan and Lan Guifei are notorious for not getting along. Empress Yan has repeatedly mocked Lan Guifei in person, saying that she is more capable of giving birth than pigs in a pigsty. Even if they beat her to death, Lan Guifei still won’t believe that the other party would kindly come to visit her.
But the Crown Prince is a ruler with a notoriously domineering temper. Lan Guifei couldn’t guess the other party’s true intentions, so she had to bow first and say in a conspiratorial manner, “Why didn’t Your Highness send someone in advance to inform us of your visit?”
“We’re all family, what’s the point of making those false formalities?”
Sui Heng walked straight to the crib and snapped his fingers to tease the baby boy inside.
Really ugly.
He thought to himself.
Lan Guifei’s heart clenched, her heart instantly rose to her throat.
She had some doubts that the other party had come to plot against her Zhang Er, after all, although the other party was the Crown Prince, he had no offspring, and Zhang Er is the thorn in his eye and flesh.
“Your Highness…”
Lan Guifei couldn’t help but call out.
Unexpectedly, the Xiao Junwang in the crib giggled and even grabbed Sui Heng’s finger to nibble on it.
Sui Heng smiled and said, “He likes Gu.”
Lan guifei: “……”
Lan Guifei couldn’t help but want to faint on the spot.
Sui Heng suppressed his disgust and let his ugly nephew nibble on his finger for a while before pulling it out, saying, “Alright, Gu just wants to take a look and go back to the mansion, no need to escort Gu.”
He swaggered around and walked away, grabbing the red crane egg placed on the table. Amidst Lan Guifei’s suspicious gaze, he flew away.
“Guifei……”
The palace attendant helped Lan Guifei, who had almost collapsed to the ground.
“It’s alright.”
After experiencing a great calamity, Lan Guifei breathed a long sigh of relief and pointed inside, “Quick, go and take a look at Zhang Er.”
“Niangniang don’t worry. Xiao Junwang is fine and even smiling.”
Lan Guifei walked over and looked at her flawless grandson. Before she could catch a breath, the palace attendant exclaimed in surprise, “Niangniang, it’s not good. The auspicious egg is gone!”
T/N: I can’t, bro is so shameless xD anw, I’ve just noticed I sometimes use Jiangnan-Jiangbei and sometimes Southern-Northern. In case some of you might get confused, Jiangnan is the Southern region of the Yangtze River, while Jiangbei is the Northern region of the Yangtze River.
