On her way to the Crown Princess's palace that morning, Mingyue told her second brother about that strange tree . When she finished, Xiao Tian placed a hand on his chin as he was deep in his thought .
"Second Brother," Mingyue called after a while . "When those people disappear, where do you think they have gone to?"
Jiang Xiao Tian turned to his sister . The frown on his face disappeared, and he lifted his lips into a faint smile . "I don't know . Logically, I don't think people could disappear into thin air just like that . "
"But we cannot deny that people do disappear," Mingyue said . "The old man that you brought back to grandfather's place said his son had disappeared before his eyes . And according to Ying Yi, some people from that village disappeared . Don't you think it's strange? Where have they gone too?"
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"You're curious?" Xiao Tian chuckled when his sister replied him with a nod . "There are some things that we cannot explain," he said with a shrug . "These mystical things do exist in our world . "
"Wherever those people disappeared to, I hope they are still alive," Mingyue said quietly . "As long as they are alive, there is a chance that they might return to their family . "
Jiang Xiao Tian stared at his sister for a while before he lifted his hand to pat on Mingyue's hair . He reminded himself to send someone to investigate the missing people in the village . Perhaps he could find some clues on the herbs that Mingyue and their grandfather were searching for .
Mingyue headed to Princess Lingchen's palace once she parted with Xiao Tian . A maidservant announced her arrival and seconds later, Mingyue was led inside into the Princess' study room .
Princess Lingchen looked up when the door swung open . She rolled the documents on her table and stood up when Mingyue bowed to greet her . The Princess sent her maidservant, Ah Zhen to prepare some refreshments and dismissed the others . The Princess led Mingyue to the side room and motioned her to sit .
"Are you having a headache?" Mingyue asked when she saw the Princess massaged her temple slowly .
"Just a bit," Princess Lingchen replied . "I've been reading a few documents recently . "
"I will prescribe something for you later," Mingyue said . "You must remember to rest your eyes once in a while . I would advise you to take a walk in your garden to look at some greenery, but the snow has turned everything white . Don't go out without wearing something warm . "
"I'll remember your advice," Princess Lingchen smiled . The smile slowly disappeared, and the Princess let out a long sigh . "His Majesty wanted me to study some matters about the seven countries that will participate in the Spring Hunt . There are so many things to memorize . I can't afford to make a mistake and accidentally offend any of those princes later on . "
Ah Zhen entered the room carrying a tray of refreshment around this time . She placed the tea on the table and turned to Mingyue . "Physician Jiang, you don't know this, but because Her Highness made me study the princes' profile because she was too stubborn to look at them . When the time comes, I will be the one who has to remind her about the princes' traits . "
Mingyue laughed when the Princess gave her maidservant a sideways glance . She took a small pillow and placed it on the table . "Alright . Come . Your Highness, let me check your pulse first . "
Ah Zhen took a few steps back and stood obediently in the corner . Then, the Crown Princess placed her hand on the small pillow and let her cousin examine her pulse . After that, Mingyue took out a small book and jotted down something . Then, she picked up a bag of herbs and gave it to Ah Zhen to prepare .
"I heard that Yang Yun's family had arrived in the capital," Princess Lingchen said . "Is the wedding preparation going well?"
Mingyue lifted her head and saw the Princess's teasing smile . "It should be . Even Ying Yi offered to help with the preparation . "
"If there's anything I can help, you must remember to tell me . Don't forget that I am your cousin," Princess Lingchen said . She drank some tea to moisten her throat and looked at Mingyue . "I know that the Spring Hunt will be held two weeks after your wedding, but I hope that you can continue to stay by my side throughout the Spring Hunt . "
Mingyue smiled . "Don't worry . I have discussed this matter with Yang Yun . We both agreed that I should stay by your side . Whatever it is, your health is the most important . "
Chapter end
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