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Chapter 172: Words from a Dream
Chapter 172: Words from a Dream
Yesterday, Suisui and He Shuran had a great time playing together.
So, this morning, when the two families met in the dining hall, they naturally sat together.
Princess Qi exchanged a few pleasantries with Mrs. He and even specially mentioned the little green dragon soup that Suisui had talked about earlier.
Upon hearing this, Mrs. He was quite touched and couldn't help but smile behind her fan, "It's truly remarkable that Suisui, at such a young age, is so thoughtful and caring towards her sister."
At this point, Mrs. He gently nudged He Shuran, "Go on, thank your sister."
He Shuran was currently scratching Suisui's chin.
She also felt that Suisui, with her round eyes, looked like an adorable tanuki begging to be scratched under the chin.
He Shuran hadn't dared to do this yesterday.
But today, feeling more familiar, she mustered her courage and quietly asked Suisui, "Suisui, may I stroke your chin and scratch it gently?"
Suisui, having been scratched by her brothers and Qiaoqiao in the mansion, and although sometimes it felt a bit strange, it never felt uncomfortable.
So when He Shuran asked, Suisui nodded obediently, "Of course, Sister Shuran, go ahead."
After saying this, she even raised her chin slightly and leaned closer towards He Shuran.
Looking at the irresistible Suisui, who was even more tempting than a tanuki, He Shuran felt like countless tiny fireworks were exploding in her heart, and her hands seemed to have a mind of their own.
She stroked Suisui's chin a few times, feeling how soft and smooth it was, and then she couldn't help but rub her hand against it a few more times.
Before scratching, He Shuran had quietly checked her fingernails, afraid that they might be too long and scratch Suisui.
The two children were playing happily when they heard Mrs. He speaking.
He Shuran subconsciously nodded and thanked Suisui, "Thank you, Suisui."
Although Suisui didn't understand why she was being thanked, she politely responded, "You're welcome, Sister Shuran."
The two little girls looked at each other blankly, and after a moment of reflection, He Shuran turned her head and whispered, "But Mother, I never mentioned the little green dragon soup to Suisui."
Although He Shuran had mentioned her reaction during her illness, she didn't like to talk about taking medicine.
What child likes to take medicine?
So, if one doesn't like it, one doesn't talk about it much.
Mrs. He was surprised after hearing this, "Oh my, then Suisui is truly remarkable!"
It hadn't been mentioned, yet she knew, and Mrs. He thought that Suisui might be a genius in medicine!
Princess Qi was also quite curious and smiled as she rubbed Suisui's head, asking gently, "Our Suisui, who's the most amazing, did you hear this from Grandpa Liu?"
On the journey back to the capital, Suisui had been under the care of Grandpa Liu, so it was possible that she had heard it from him.
Hearing Mother Princess ask this, Suisui gently shook her head, "No, I heard it from Grandma Xu in my dreams."
Princess Qi: ?
Mrs. He: ??
The two adults looked at each other in confusion, and then they couldn't help but smile at each other, feeling that the world of children was truly fascinating.
The person in her dreams even had a name!
At first, Princess Qi didn't take it seriously, but as she continued to smile, she found herself becoming more and more concerned.
There was a reason for this.
Marquis Jinyang's surname was Xu.
So, this Grandma Xu, could it be the elder madam of Marquis Jinyang's mansion?
When one didn't think too deeply about it, it was fine.
But once one started to overthink, one couldn't help but continue down that path.
Princess Qi felt troubled, and as she spoke, her mind inevitably wandered.
Although she wasn't the type to fight over things, she also wasn't the type to endure grievances.
After some thought, Princess Qi decided to ask Suisui who the Xu Grandma in her dream was.
Who was trying to take her daughter away from her?!
Not wanting to scare the child, Princess Qi maintained her gentle smile as she inquired, "Suisui, who is Grandma Xu in your dream?"
Suisui: ?
The little girl tilted her head, her face filled with confusion.
Her expression seemed to be asking: Isn't Grandma Xu just Grandma Xu?!
Not only was Suisui confused, but she also spoke up, "Grandma Xu is just Grandma Xu."
Although Princess Qi didn't understand the logic of children, she probed further, "Then, what else did Grandma Xu say?"
Regarding this question, Suisui thought carefully, stroking her fingers as she spoke, "Grandma Xu said that Sister Shuran's illness is a flower disease. She shouldn't look at flowers or smell them. If she wants to look at them, it's best to cover her face. If she feels uncomfortable, she should drink Little Green Dragon Soup and take Gui Ma..."
The first part of her explanation was clear, but when it came to the name of the medicine, Suisui stumbled.
She had tried to remember it for half the night, but could only recall a little.
Now, she couldn't for the life of her remember the name of the second dose of medicine.
The little girl tilted her small head, her furrowed brows making her look adorable and interesting.
Princess Qi didn't understand and patiently waited for an answer.
However, Mrs. He, who often took care of her daughter and regularly communicated with the doctors, knew more about her condition.
Upon hearing Suisui's description, she immediately realized what medicine the girl was trying to refer to and almost instinctively finished the sentence, "...Gui Ma Ge Ban Tang (Equal Parts Cinnamon and Hemp Decoction)!"
Suisui listened, and although the name sounded vaguely familiar, she wasn't entirely sure. It seemed right, but...
Grandma Xu had said that medicine was a serious matter and one should not make absolute statements unless one was a hundred percent certain.
With this in mind, Suisui first nodded, then shook her head, and finally replied uncertainly, "I think so."
She could only remember the 'Gui Ma' part; the rest escaped her.
Even so, it was still surprising enough.
Mrs. He suppressed her excited and nervous feelings and tried to keep her voice calm so as not to startle Suisui, "What else did Grandma Xu say?"
The He family had naturally consulted numerous doctors regarding He Shuran's condition.
The diagnoses given by the doctors were actually quite similar.
They all attributed it to external pathogenic factors affecting her body.
As for the exact nature of this 'evil' factor, the doctors couldn't be sure. Some said it was wind, others said it was hair...
Although Suisui's explanation wasn't entirely clear, Mrs. He understood what she was trying to say.
The little girl meant that He Shuran should avoid flowers or, more specifically, flower stamens and pollen.
So, was the 'evil' factor the doctors mentioned flowers, or perhaps flower stamens and pollen?
If Suisui hadn't mentioned the two doses of medicine, Mrs. He might not have thought too much about it.
However, the fact that Suisui could accurately describe these treatments without He Shuran ever mentioning them caused Mrs. He's heart to stir with excitement and emotion.
Mrs. He was so excited that she wanted to hug Suisui and ask her question after question, but she restrained herself, not wanting to frighten the child or displease Princess Qi.
Seeing her demeanor, Princess Qi maintained her smile on the surface, but her heart skipped a beat.
Mrs. He didn't know, but Princess Qi was aware that Suisui was blessed with good fortune.
Although Suisui had only recently met He Shuran, even if the He family was truly kind-hearted, was this happening too fast?
Would this be a blessing or a curse for Suisui?
Princess Qi's heart suddenly sank with uncertainty.
(End of Chapter)
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