But worrying is useless, as such occurrences are not uncommon in the Royal Family.
It’s just pitiful that the Emperor, after much difficulty, finally had another child, only to face the predicament of either early death or becoming an idiot.
It’s truly heart-wrenching.
After Nanny Du took the Second Prince back to the rear courtyard, Lin Wanyi approached the Emperor.
This time, she had no more reservations.
Instead, she cradled the Emperor’s head in her arms, gently patting his back, and said.
"Your Majesty, do not be sad. As long as there is a sliver of hope, we must wish for the Second Princess’s recovery, shouldn’t we?"
The Emperor’s heart was tangled with grief, but upon hearing Lin Wanyi’s comfort.
He then held her tightly, unwilling to let go.
As the Emperor’s breath changed from rapid to calm, Lin Wanyi remained silent.
She realized that in such moments, words were unnecessary.
She could only let the Emperor calm down by himself.
Outside the door, Dong Yuzhong’s voice timely echoed.
"Emperor, the portrait of Divine Doctor Ling is ready. I will send it out immediately, but what should we do about Second Madam Dong?"
Indeed, in their night’s troubles, they almost forgot about this matter.
Mrs. Yun is an outsider’s wife, staying overnight without reason would surely spark rumors.
But how could the Second Princess manage without someone here?
After some thought, the Emperor instructed.
"Set off back to Zeping State, have Second Madam Dong stay at Huifang Courtyard for the night. Tomorrow, arrange the adjacent courtyard for the Second Princess and Second Madam Dong, and proclaim it to the world, that anyone who can cure the Second Princess will be rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold and the position of Sixth-Grade Medical Officer. Regardless of gender, all may try!"
With such a decree, perhaps the concubines and ministers would not waste their thoughts on Mrs. Yun.
Lin Wanyi understood this as the Emperor’s intentional protection, so for the first time she tightly held the Emperor’s hand and said.
"Your Majesty, it will be fine, everything will turn out fine."
The Emperor nodded; at this moment, he did not have much heart for idle talk with Lin Wanyi.
He had Dong Yuzhong light the palace lamps and stepped away from Huifang Courtyard.
In the side room, Lin Wanyi and Mrs. Yun watched the Second Princess fall into a deep sleep after feeding.
Their faces were filled with concern.
But for now, worrying was futile.
So Lin Wanyi brought Mrs. Yun back to the room and whispered.
"Second Aunt, I have Yunjian Grass here, if given to the Second Princess, might it save her?"
This medicine was her last resort. If it could save the Second Princess’s life, she would not be stingy.
Unfortunately, Mrs. Yun shook her head and said.
"It’s useless. The reviving legend of Yunjian Grass is due to its excellent hemostatic effect, which is miraculous for severe external injuries or massive postpartum hemorrhage in women. As for other uses, it has little effect."
Princess Consort Lan is still hovering at the Ghost Gate, uncertain of the outcome.
But to ask Lin Wanyi to use her medicine for Lan’s sake was unthinkable.
She wanted to save the Second Princess because the Second Princess was innocent.
But Lan, everything now is her own doing.
Lin Wanyi, although kind, was not blindly foolish.
She knew what needed to be done.
"Then is the Second Princess really..."
Finding a divine doctor, what an arduous task.
Not to mention the difficulty of finding one, even if found, it would take over a month for them to arrive from Shu.
By then, could the Second Princess’s damage truly be healed?
Thinking of this, Lin Wanyi’s heart sank a bit more.
"It’s not entirely determined she’ll become an idiot. In front of the Emperor, I kept some thoughts for the Second Princess’s condition. I only have thirty percent certainty."
Though not much, it’s some hope compared to being completely deemed an idiot.
"Sigh, I dare not report this to the Emperor because I’m afraid that if anything happens later, it will implicate the Dong Family. After all, the Dong Family has just been restored, I can’t disregard Ke Li and Qiuyue’s future!"
Lin Wanyi nodded, she didn’t blame Second Aunt Mrs. Yun for her decision.
This matter of the princess was a defiance of nature, trying to snatch her back from the brink.
If saved, it would be a great blessing.
But if not, she must consider her family’s future.
"Second Aunt, don’t worry, His Majesty is not an oblivious ruler. Since you have thirty percent certainty, then give it your all. After all, the Second Princess is a life. If a good child truly becomes an idiot, how could she survive in this palace?"
Not to mention anything else, she might not even be named in the Royal Jade Scroll.
How could a great Da Wei princess be an idiot?
What awaited her, other than death, was either being sent out of the palace to fend for herself.
Either result was unacceptable to Lin Wanyi.
Though she hadn’t had children, she had been a child.
The love of parents for their child, she could comprehend.
So from various angles, she hoped the Second Princess could safely overcome this ordeal.
Grow up well, to live the life she desired.
Mrs. Yun nodded, earnestly saying.
"Rest assured, I will do my utmost."
After finishing the matter of the princess, they talked about family issues.
"Second Aunt, how is my brother now?"
"Rest assured, his injury is healing well. After all, he’s a boy of over ten years, recovery ability is much better than others."
Hearing this, Lin Wanyi finally felt truly at ease.
Currently in the palace, communication with her family was extremely difficult.
This time, having Second Aunt come and speak more was a small consolation.
"Come here, let me check your pulse first. The last batch of medicine was based on guesses of your condition. Now there’s a chance for pulse diagnosis, it’s more secure."
Her condition was always diagnosed by her second uncle and aunt, so she was quite assured.
After a moment of pulse-taking, Mrs. Yun spoke.
"Next time, don’t act rashly . Though there’s an antidote, the poison of the Silver Soul Pill is extremely harmful to your body. If you still wish for your own offspring, never act on impulse again."
Lin Wanyi sighed deeply, she didn’t want to either.
If not forced into a corner, why endure such suffering?
Mrs. Yun naturally knew her difficult situation in the palace.
After some thought, she said to her.
"If there’s ever an urgent matter, and you must feign illness, use the Heavenly Muscle Pill. Its ingredients conflict with the cold syndrome pills, causing immediate vomiting, but it doesn’t harm the body much. Just induce vomiting and rest for a few days."
After saying this, she quickly added.
"It’s best not to use this method unless necessary, as it will only cause you pain to be tossed back and forth."