Madam Song dared not hesitate and immediately ordered the book slave to search according to Yun Jinnian’s instructions. Even the libraries of the various masters in the residence were checked, and people were sent to ask if there were any books about Nanjiang—they were to move all of them over for the time being.
"Your Highness, Princess!"
"Please, sit and speak!"
It was only after Yun Jinnian had sat down that she said, "Your Highness, there are some things I’m not sure whether I should speak of."
Yun Jinnian took a deep breath, "The poison that afflicted Prince Rui originates from Nanjiang. Some days ago, at Xiaohe Village, the same poison from Nanjiang struck City Lord Dongfang. Your Highness was poisoned by Nanjiang’s toxin years ago, and though you gave your title to the Commandery Prince, sure enough, but en route Commandery Prince too was poisoned once again, the first time when he was seven or eight years old!"
Princess Zhen Guo paused, pondering carefully before responding, "At that time, Xiao Wu seemed to have indeed fallen seriously ill, almost to death. How did you recognize it? How did you know?"
"I noticed from the pulse records and prescriptions!" Yun Jinnian said softly.
But it hit Princess Zhen Guo like a heavy hammer at heart, "Jinnian, if only you had been born decades earlier, how wonderful that would have been. If only you had been born decades earlier, my Xiao Wu, my Xiao Wu..."
As she spoke, the Princess became choked with sobs.
Yun Jinnian quickly offered a handkerchief, "Your Highness!"
Princess Zhen Guo took the handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of her eyes, "Whatever you need, just let Madam Song know!"
"I have already asked Madam Song to help me find some books on Nanjiang!"
The Princess nodded, "As for medicinal materials, anything you need from the pharmacy, just ask. If you can produce some medicinal pills, one third of them will be yours."
The medicinal materials of Princess Zhen Guo’s residence were of the highest quality and rarity. Let alone one third, even one fourth would have been agreeable to Yun Jinnian!
She stood up, paid her respects to Princess Zhen Guo, "Yes!"
Seeing Yun Jinnian act in such a manner, Princess Zhen Guo smiled, "Good child, do not feel burdened. Go ahead with whatever you have in mind!"
In her heart, she already had some plans, yet being so young, she dared not assert herself too boldly.
Of course, Yun Jinnian had her own views regarding the recurring discovery of poisons from Nanjiang but hadn’t dared tell Princess Zhen Guo. Instead, she decided to discuss it with Chu Yu.
After rising and bowing, she returned to the library to continue studying the pulse records and prescriptions.
The second prescription was discerned by Yun Jinnian, which, when presented to Princess Zhen Guo, elicited a nod, "Indeed, Xiao Wu fell seriously ill again in his fifty-ninth year!"
Princess Zhen Guo was extremely moved.
Yun Jinnian, despite her young age, had medical skills that were truly impressive.
"Have Jinnian come for lunch, and her cousin as well!"
It seemed that Princess Zhen Guo’s affection extended to Jinnian’s family.
As soon as everything was prepared, Chu Yu entered the small hall with a playful grin, "Auntie, I haven’t had lunch yet, could I possibly dine with you!"
Behind him followed the Seventh Master, Yuwen Ya.
Yun Jinnian stood up and bowed in greeting.
Chu Yu laughed, "Fourth Miss, please, there’s no need for such formalities!"
Yuwen Ya couldn’t help but give Yun Jinnian a few extra glances, noting her delicate and frail appearance, which was indeed exceptionally beautiful.
However, Yun Jinnian was only twelve years old, and he didn’t allow his thoughts to wander further.
"Fourth Miss, please, no need for formalities!" He then approached Princess Zhen Guo, "Grandmother, your grandson has come to freeload a meal!"
"You all, you all, quickly add two more sets of chopsticks and call the kitchen to prepare a few more dishes!"
She beckoned everyone to sit down.
To start eating first.
Han Tianci liked meat, and Yun Jinnian served him several times, enjoying a few bites of the delicacies herself. Sitting next to him, Chu Yu also added food to his plate several times, making Han Tianci smile at Chu Yu and say, "Thank you!"
Chu Yu smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
Yuwen Ya looked astonished, while Princess Zhen Guo’s smile was laden with deep meaning.