When it comes to Consort Hui's condition, taking two tablets of Loperamide would suffice…
If two tablets didn't work, then three.
To avoid suspicion, Xiao Xitian went to the kitchen and used a rolling pin to grind the Loperamide into powder, then stirred it into warm water until it was evenly mixed…
“Drink this, it’s very effective!” Xiao Xitian handed over the bowl of medicine.
Nanny Xing looked on in surprise, “Your Highness the County Princess, what medicine is this?”
It looked like a bowl of plain boiled water…
“This is medicine prepared by Xitian. Do you dare to question it?” Xiao Jinheng reprimanded.
Nanny Xing immediately lowered her head, not daring to make a sound.
Consort Hui, knowing the medicine was fine, brought it to her lips and took a sip, “It’s so bitter…”
“Your Eminence the Abbess should drink it all in one go, without wasting a single drop!” Xiao Xitian said indifferently.
When Consort Hui was in the palace, she hated drinking bitter medicine the most.
But who told her to bring it upon herself and suffer an upset stomach?
There was no other way; she had to drink it…
After downing the bowl of Loperamide, Consort Hui's complexion became slightly more rosy.
She took Xiao Xitian's hand and asked with a smile, “Your Highness the County Princess, how do you like the scallion pancakes I made? Do they suit your taste?”
Xiao Xitian twitched her lips, not responding…
“You came so suddenly that day. This nunnery is poor and desolate, with nothing good to entertain you, so I wanted to make some pancakes myself to apologize for the inadequate hospitality that day!”
Consort Hui said with a serious expression, as if afraid the County Princess wouldn't believe her…
Xiao Xitian narrowed her eyes upon hearing this, “Abbess Jing Xuan, didn’t you have an upset stomach starting this morning? If you were feeling unwell, how did you have the leisure to make pancakes?”
If you had acted more convincingly, Xiao Xitian wouldn't have probed and been so suspicious…
But your acting was so poor, and you insisted on being sarcastic and pretentious. Xiao Xitian couldn't stand people like that.
As soon as she spoke, Consort Hui's face stiffened, and she stared blankly at Xiao Xitian.
Nanny Xing was also completely bewildered, not knowing how to answer the question…
Indeed, if Her Highness was suffering from diarrhea and couldn't even take care of herself, how could she personally cook and make scallion pancakes?
This was a major flaw, wasn't it?
Seeing that the mistress and servant were stammering and unable to speak, Little Monk Jie Kong chuckled, “Why else? Those scallion pancakes were either made by Nanny Xing, or she bought them from a bakery…”
“Hmph, claiming she personally cooked and made pancakes to apologize, as if it were true. Such a grown person, and still full of lies. You are truly embarrassing, pfft!~”
Little Monk Jie Kong stuck out his tongue at Consort Hui, mocking her fiercely…
Consort Hui's cheeks flushed red. She suppressed the urge to kill the young monk and looked at Xiao Xitian, forcing a dry laugh, “To be honest, I made these pancakes yesterday at noon. I intended to deliver them to you right after, but some guests arrived at the nunnery, which delayed my plans.”
“Today, I happened to be unwell, so I thought of asking Nanny Xing to invite you to the city and deliver the pancakes. Your Highness the County Princess, you won’t be so petty over such a small matter, will you?”
Xiao Xitian: “……”
Heh, you really know how to spin things.
What was originally a botched attempt has been skillfully salvaged by you.
“Of course, I won’t be petty!~” Xiao Xitian pouted.
Considering the time, Brother Kong should have finished scouting the area. She closed her medicine box, “I’ve left a bottle of anti-diarrheal medicine for the Abbess. The instructions are written on the paper. Just take it on time. If there’s nothing else, we’ll take our leave…”
Alas, coming all this way just to watch Consort Hui act made Xiao Xitian feel quite stifled.
Upon hearing this, Consort Hui quickly grabbed Xiao Xitian, “Your Highness the County Princess is leaving already? I have many personal matters I wish to discuss with you…”
With that, Consort Hui gave Nanny Xing a look.
A moment later, a silver ingot, appearing to be worth four or five taels, was presented to Xiao Xitian…
“Your Highness the County Princess, our nunnery has always been poor and has nothing worthy to offer. This silver is what Nanny Xing and I have saved from incense donations. Please accept it!” Consort Hui said with a smile.
She couldn’t let her treat her for free.
Xiao Xitian: “……”
You claim the nunnery is poor, yet you offer four or five taels of silver at once. Such a generous gesture, Xiao Xitian couldn't even bear to look.
“Abbess Jing Xuan!~”
Xiao Xitian pushed Consort Hui's hand away, not taking the silver, “As I said, a doctor's duty is to be benevolent. I came to see the Abbess today voluntarily, so how can I accept your money?”
After speaking, Xiao Xitian turned and walked out without even looking at Consort Hui, carrying her small medicine box…
Little Monk Jie Kong blinked and followed her, “deng deng deng”…
“Abbess, please rest assured and recover. Heng’er bids farewell!~”
Xiao Jinheng cupped his hands towards Consort Hui, and just as he was about to leave, Consort Hui suddenly smiled, “Heng’er, you are becoming more and more like your Imperial Father!”
Xiao Jinheng: “???”
What did she mean by that?
“What do you mean, Abbess?” Xiao Jinheng's expression turned cold.
Consort Hui smiled kindly, “I am praising you. Your Imperial Father was heroic and commanding in his youth, directing the nation. I see his past shadow in you, and I am truly happy for you…”
It’s just that you probably won’t live to see the day you command the nation.
Xiao Jinheng sneered upon hearing this, “Thank you for your praise, Abbess. You are a person of faith, devoted to vegetarianism and prayer, detached from worldly affairs. As for whether you see your Imperial Father’s shadow in me, that is not for the Abbess to worry about. Farewell…”
With that, Xiao Jinheng walked out without looking back.
Kong Xingzhuo had been waiting outside the door for a long time. Seeing His Highness emerge, he quickly stepped forward to report, “Your Highness, this nunnery is not quite right…”
As a martial artist, he could sense the aura of hidden experts around Fahua Nunnery.
This wasn't the case the last time he was here.
Xiao Jinheng gave a hum and got into the carriage, “Drive, let’s return to the city!”
“Yes…”
The carriage slowly departed from Fahua Nunnery, proceeding along the dirt road through the forest.
The young monk rested his chin on his hand, indignantly saying, “Sister Xitian, is that bad woman faking her illness?”
She deliberately called her to Fahua Nunnery, her intention was clearly not just to see a doctor, but to cause trouble in secret…
Xiao Xitian shook her head, “She does have an upset stomach, but it’s not too serious!~”
After all, people who eat and drink excessively are bound to have upset stomachs…
Xiao Jinheng rolled up the carriage curtain, constantly observing the movements in the forest.
Just as the carriage was about to pass through a patch of trees, Kong Xingzhuo suddenly shouted, “Not good!”