Since Prime Minister Bai arrived, and just a few days ago, her "monthlies" had just ended! Now that her period has suddenly come again, it would be strange if Prime Minister Bai didn’t suspect her.
The same excuse can’t be used twice.
Fortunately, thanks to Feng Qiwu’s easing last night, her stomach no longer hurts severely, and her spirits have improved a lot.
Quickly applying some lip rouge to enhance her complexion, Bai Susu hastily walked out with slightly stiff steps.
Soon she discovered that not only had Prime Minister Bai arrived, but also Mr. Ming, the Imperial Physician, had come.
"Grandfather, Mr. Ming, Susu greets you." Bai Susu’s heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly bowed in greeting to the two of them.
Why did Mr. Ming come today?
Despite his age, this old physician has a very keen sense of smell. If he catches the scent of blood on her, her secret will surely be exposed.
As the saying goes, what you fear will come true.
Before Bai Susu could ask why the two of them were there to see her, Mr. Ming sniffed the air with his nose and said, "Huh? Why is there a smell of blood?"
Hearing this, Bai Susu couldn’t help but think it was all over.
Spring Peach and Warm Summer’s faces turned slightly pale involuntarily.
But Bai Susu quickly reacted and then, with an embarrassed expression, said to Mr. Ming, "Master, your nose is really sensitive, hehe..."
Upon seeing this, Mr. Ming immediately understood the situation and cleared his throat, "Not bad. Old Bai, it seems we came at a bad time. Since the little girl is unwell, we won’t disturb her rest today."
However, Prime Minister Bai looked at Bai Susu with sharp eyes, "Susu, what’s going on? Didn’t you just... finish a few days ago?" Prime Minister Bai was too embarrassed to say the word "period."
After all, there’s a difference between men and women, even though they’re grandfather and granddaughter, some things should be left unsaid.
And as soon as Prime Minister Bai finished speaking, Spring Peach and Warm Summer’s bodies trembled slightly.
But fortunately, during this time, they had been passively "trained" by Feng Qiwu to have courage, so even though Prime Minister Bai suddenly looked grim, they weren’t as scared as before, only managing to maintain their composure with slightly pale faces.
Upon hearing this, Bai Susu quickly spun her brain and said, "Grandfather, don’t worry. I’m fine. Maybe I’ve caught a cold these past few nights. Yesterday it started bleeding profusely again, but I’ve already checked my pulse. It’s nothing serious."
As soon as she said this, both Prime Minister Bai and Mr. Ming simultaneously furrowed their brows.
"You’ve only studied for a few days and you dare to check your own pulse? Reckless nonsense!" Prime Minister Bai gently scolded.
Then he looked at Mr. Ming, "Please, Mr. Ming, check Susu’s pulse. You know she’s always been frail since she was young, and now this sudden occurrence makes me really uneasy."
Mr. Ming immediately replied, "No need for you to say. Little girl, sit down and let me properly check your pulse."
Bai Susu immediately nodded with a well-behaved expression and then went inside and sat down.
In no time, Mr. Ming placed his hand on Bai Susu’s wrist, and his expression gradually grew heavy.
Seeing this, Prime Minister Bai couldn’t help but ask anxiously, "Mr. Ming, how is Susu’s health?"
Mr. Ming then released Bai Susu’s wrist and said, "Strange indeed. There’s a very strong cold energy at work in her body, and her continuous bleeding is likely related to this."
"This cold energy is very peculiar. In all my decades of medical practice, I’ve never encountered such a situation. I remember checking her pulse a few years ago, and there was no such condition at that time."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Bai immediately panicked, "What do you mean? Can Susu still be saved?"
Mr. Ming did not shake his head but said, "Originally, when cold energy invades the body and lingers, there’s no hope."
Prime Minister Bai’s body trembled slightly, "How can this be?"
In his life, he had lived with no shame toward heaven or earth, and since becoming an official, he believed he had served the people justly. So why is heaven so cruel to him, wanting him to send off a black-haired young person twice?"
Yet in the next moment, Mr. Ming looked at him with a speechless expression, "Why panic? I haven’t finished speaking yet."
"Originally, this cold energy would gradually freeze her to death, but for some unknown reason, another force of extreme yang has appeared in her body, counteracting this cold energy." Mr. Ming explained.
"As long as these two forces reach a balance, the little girl’s health will restore naturally, and she will have no major issues anymore."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Bai was overjoyed, "Really?"
"Naturally. The little girl has a blessed life, so you can rest assured." Mr. Ming said brightly.
Previously, when Bai Susu was unwell, the Imperial Physicians of the entire Imperial Hospital had been summoned by Old Bai to treat her.
Back then, he had noticed a very strong cold energy in her body, but no matter the type of anti-cold herbs used, it was difficult to eliminate this cold energy from her body.
At that time, he was actually certain that this little girl probably wouldn’t live past eighteen.
But unexpectedly, somewhere along the way, she ushered in a glimmer of hope.
Now, it seems she’s narrowly escaped from danger.
Listening to Mr. Ming, Prime Minister Bai finally breathed a complete sigh of relief and said happily, "Good, good! That’s great!"
He prayed for nothing else but Susu’s lifelong peace, joy, and health.
Mr. Ming seized the opportunity and said, "How are you going to thank me? I heard the Crown Prince’s betrothal gift included a jar of Monkey Wine? Perhaps..."
Before he finished speaking, Prime Minister Bai’s expression changed, "It’s gone! I drank it all long ago."
Susu’s improved health is her own blessing, what does it have to do with you?
Trying to swindle my Monkey Wine?
Seeing Prime Minister Bai’s firm rejection, Mr. Ming snorted, "Cheapskate."
Then he looked longingly at Bai Susu, "Disciple, you’re not going to be as stingy as your grandfather towards me, are you?"
Hearing this, Bai Susu was taken aback, then helplessly said, "Master, you’re joking, but I don’t have any good wine here."
"How come? Didn’t the Crown Prince give you a whole tiger? Master doesn’t want much, just a few bones to soak in medicinal wine, hehe..." Mr. Ming revealed his real intention for coming this time.
He had long wanted to come and ask Bai Susu for some tiger bones.
But because she’d been unwell and unreachable, he had held back until today. For origınal chapters go to NoveI-Fire.ɴet
Hearing Mr. Ming’s words, Bai Susu was speechless.
Then she quickly said, "Master, you’re too serious. I was originally planning to use that tiger’s materials to learn how to prepare Bone Healing Ointment and other ointments with you. It’s just that due to my health, I haven’t had the time to inform you, but your visit today is just right."
She was also going to make ointment from bones for the first time, so naturally, she needed someone to guide her through the steps.
But unfortunately, today wasn’t convenient for Mr. Ming to teach her.