The Fourth Miss is gentle and magnanimous, as well as kind and approachable, without any airs.
Compared to those princesses and ladies’ home sisters and nieces, she is indeed much better.
"The Fourth Miss’s medical skills are truly amazing. I’ve never seen such impressive needle techniques in all my years in the palace!"
Every set of her needles is both accurate and swift.
None of the numerous Imperial Physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau could rouse His Majesty, yet a few needles from the Fourth Miss did the trick.
She even knows how to neutralize the poison in His Majesty’s body.
As Eunuch Ruhai said, the Fourth Miss will be quite formidable in the future.
Yun Jinnian merely smiled without speaking.
Dengzi then realized this topic wasn’t to Yun Jinnian’s liking and, after some thought, said, "Does the Fourth Miss like the meal served tonight?"
Yun Jinnian replied blandly.
Now that they had found a common topic, Dengzi was overjoyed, "Then, for tomorrow’s midday meal, shall we serve the Fourth Miss the same?"
Yun Jinnian looked at Dengzi, "Were my meals prepared by you, Eunuch?"
"Not entirely, but if the Fourth Miss dines in Yangxin Hall tomorrow, the meals will indeed be prepared by this servant!"
So that’s how it was.
Yun Jinnian thought for a moment, perhaps she would be detoxifying His Majesty in the morning, and after such an event, she would certainly need to dine in Yangxin Hall.
"Then make it light, I don’t like rich and heavy food. However, these two maids of mine do enjoy it, thank you for your trouble, Eunuch!"
Dengzi laughed, "Certainly, this servant will make sure everything is properly arranged!"
Dengzi was very good at conversation and always found topics that Yun Jinnian would respond to.
Topics that Yun Jinnian didn’t dislike.
Upon reaching the entrance of Weiyang Palace, Yun Jinnian took a careful look at him, "Thank you for escorting me back, Eunuch!"
"It’s my duty, my duty. The Fourth Miss should head in, I’ll watch you enter and then return to report back!"
Yun Jinnian entered Weiyang Palace with Hemei and Henuan.
Madame Ma greeted them with a beaming smile, "The Fourth Miss has returned, the Empress has sent for you!"
Yun Jinnian nodded, "Hemei, Henuan, you two return to the side hall first, I will come over soon!"
Yun Jinnian followed Madame Ma into the main hall, the Empress had already changed her attire and had taken off her Phoenix Crown, her facial makeup also much lighter.
"I pay my respects to the Empress. His Majesty asked me to convey a message, said that the Empress need not go over!"
However, it was very obvious that the Empress had no intention of going anyway.
"Hehe!" The Empress chuckled, "Have a seat, keep me company for a chat!"
Yun Jinnian took a seat below the Empress.
Madame Ma served the sweet soup and then withdrew.
"Try it, Madame Ma personally stewed this sweet soup. It tastes quite nice, and I am very fond of it!"
Yun Jinnian took a sip and indeed, it was delicious.
She slowly sipped a few mouthfuls before setting down the cup and spoon.
The Empress also took a few sips before asking, "How is the Emperor’s health?"
"His Majesty is not in grave danger and will recover soon. Your Highness, rest assured!" Yun Jinnian’s reply was vague.
The Empress also knew that Yun Jinnian might not be willing to tell her the whole truth.
"That is very good to hear. Take great care in treating His Majesty, and there will certainly be rewards for you!"
Yun Jinnian was very respectful and deferential.
The Empress felt it was uninteresting to continue, "You must be tired from the day, you should go and rest!"
"Yes, Jinnian takes her leave!"
Having left the main hall, Yun Jinnian pursed her lips and headed towards the side hall.
Madame Ma came out from behind the screen, "Your Highness, this Fourth Miss indeed seems very astute!"
"How could she not be astute to have learned such extraordinary medical skills at such a young age? You saw it too, her technique and posture when administering acupuncture were quick and accurate. How many in the Imperial Medical Bureau do you think can accomplish that?"