The two of them left the Hundred Herbs Hall and got into the carriage from the Protector Duke's mansion that was waiting outside.
The carriage moved slowly, picking up speed only after leaving the city gates. Their destination was Qian Yuanbao's hot spring estate.
"Two young ladies, please come in. My young master and the Crown Prince are already waiting," a young servant said, leading the way.
They walked further inside, reaching the largest courtyard, where the servant stopped. "My young master, young mistress, and the Crown Prince are inside."
"If you ask me, no one enjoys life more than Qian Yuanbao. Hot spring resorts are not uncommon, but few are as comfortable as his. There are some good hot spring estates in Nanchang, but none compare to this place. The hot spring pool at the very back is not only large but also divided into yin and yang sides, one hot and one cold. For those with cold ailments, soaking in the hot pool with acupuncture is twice as effective. Conversely, those with heat ailments can soak in the cold pool with acupuncture," Luo Wanqing exclaimed.
"Is this hot spring pool also used to expel Gu worms?" Qi Zhenzhen asked.
"Things formed naturally like this are considered heavenly treasures and have an innate restraint over dark things like Gu worms. When the time comes, having Gu Sinian soak in the alternating hot and cold areas, along with acupuncture, will make it easier to force out the Gu worms," Luo Wanqing explained.
"Sister Wanqing, it's been a while, have you missed your little brother?" Qian Yuanbao grinned as soon as he saw them. "This is my newly wedded wife. You're meeting her for the first time today. Ah Nuan, this is the divine physician Luo from the Hundred Herbs Hall. Call her Sister Wanqing."
Li Nuan greeted her gracefully, and Luo Wanqing responded with a smile.
Qian Yuanbao extended his hand. "You've greeted her, and the greetings have been exchanged. As the Crown Princess of Nanchang, you won't be so stingy, will you? Where's the meeting gift? Ah Nuan is a new bride."
Luo Wanqing glared at him and took out a small jade bottle from her sleeve. "Sister-in-law, please don't mind. I didn't know you'd be here today, so I didn't prepare a meeting gift for you. This is a Uterine Warming Pill. Take one pill every three days for a month, and the problems that have been troubling you each month will be rooted out."
Li Nuan had suffered from cold during her menstruation, and ever since then, she had been in unbearable pain every month when her period came, feeling as if she had fallen seriously ill. She had seen many doctors and taken many herbal decoctions. While there was some relief, the root cause was never addressed.
"Who gives a meeting gift of pills?" Qian Yuanbao was displeased. "My Ah Nuan is in excellent health, why would she need these pills?"
Li Nuan playfully chided him and took the small jade bottle with both hands. "I've heard Yuanbao say that Sister's medical skills are extraordinary, and seeing you today, your reputation is well-deserved. Sister's meeting gift is excellent!"
"Qian Yuanbao, you're truly lucky to have married such a good wife," Luo Wanqing scoffed. "If it weren't for your wife, I would have given you a packet of itching powder today."
Qian Yuanbao flinched and took a step back. "You can't bully people with your specialties, that's unfair."
"Heh, if something really happens, who will talk about fairness with you? Everyone uses whatever means they have. We've known each other for many years, how have you not improved at all? Your intelligence is truly worrying," Luo Wanqing sighed.
"Luo Wanqing! You still remember we've known each other for many years? It's fine if you usually mock and belittle me, but today, in front of my wife, at least save me some face!" Qian Yuanbao shrieked in anger. "When have I ever exposed your flaws in front of Lu Heng?"
"There isn't a single part of me from head to toe that isn't perfect. I don't have any flaws for you to expose!" Luo Wanqing spread her hands, looking helpless.