Chapter 445 You'd better not regret it
Ning Yunxi kept complaining along the way, laying the groundwork.
"How can Lord Xie doubt my brother's character just because of a few words from His Royal Highness Prince Chen?"
"My brother's benevolence is known all over the world. How could he possibly use Madam Xie to seek benefits for the government?"
"On the other hand, I have already told you about the character of His Royal Highness Prince Chen. Sir Xie, have you ignored it and let it go in one ear and out the other?"
"Why is he worthy of this princess giving up her dinner and coming all the way here to check and confirm?"
"..."
Ning Yunxi used all kinds of bad words to express his dissatisfaction.
Xie Mao responded perfunctorily, and his pace as he led the way unconsciously became faster and faster.
"Yes, yes, the princess is absolutely right."
Finally, we arrived at Madam Xie’s residence.
Upon hearing that the prince and the princess were coming, Old Madam Xie and Yu Juan were waiting outside the door in advance to welcome the two distinguished guests.
As both are of the first rank, Yu Juan and Gu Nianting may be exempted from formalities, or they can just greet each other without paying too much attention to etiquette.
Ning Yunxi was given the title of princess by the country's name, and she was exempt from the ceremony.
After a few greetings, the four of them walked into Chunhuiju one after another and sat down one by one.
After listening to Xie Mao's explanation of the situation, Yu Juan's kind face revealed a hint of fear.
"In that case, could you please examine me, Princess, and make sure I am all right?"
Ning Yunxi pursed her lips and continued to complain.
"Mother and son are exactly alike, and the old lady is also suspicious. My brother has never had the intention of taking advantage of his subjects."
She hinted without leaving any trace that she had not forgotten her old love.
"It is His Royal Highness Prince Chen who is arrogant and domineering. He even looked down upon the princess who was married to him in a formal ceremony and treated her harshly. How could he have such good intentions to come and tell on others? It is obvious that he is trying to win people's hearts!"
Gu Nianting's mood was easily moved by her.
"Xi'er, I was wrong to treat you harshly. I know I was wrong."
Yu Juan's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and then she sighed.
"The prince was able to swallow his pride and apologize to the princess in front of us, and even referred to himself as 'I'. This shows that the rumors of his arrogance are all false. The prince is definitely not an arrogant person."
Gu Nianting lowered his eyes in shame.
"Old Madam is wrong. Xi'er is right. I was indeed not decent in the past."
Seeing Gu Nianting's humility, Yu Juan seemed greatly impressed.
"But what I saw was believing. The prince has corrected his mistakes."
"Let me ask you, who hasn't been ignorant at an age? The prince made mistakes in the past, which is understandable."
Ning Yunxi became sarcastic.
"Why is the old lady leaning towards outsiders? Has she forgotten her heart?"
Yu Juan disagreed.
"I am just an old man, not involved in the government, so why would I have any ambition? Princess, please don't joke."
Ning Yunxi refuted as a matter of course.
"A husband or wife of a noble rank has the right to report court affairs. The old lady is a first-rank imperial lady, enjoying a salary and serving her master. How can she not be involved in court affairs?"
Yu Juan realized it later and reacted with an embarrassed smile.
"It's my fault for speaking out of turn. The princess is right."
Gu Nianting urged with concern.
"The old lady's condition cannot be delayed any longer. Xi'er, please take her pulse quickly."
Xie Mao was worried and immediately agreed.
"Your Majesty is right. I beg the princess to diagnose my pulse."
Ning Yunxi's mouth corners drooped, looking unhappy.
"You and your son don't trust me. Even if I check your pulse and find that everything is fine, I still don't want you. I will never accept people with different intentions."
"Master Xie, do you still insist on doing this?"
Xie Mao's eyes were determined and he nodded.
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Princess."
Ning Yunxi's face darkened, filled with anger.
"Well, you better not regret it."
As she left her seat, she caught a glimpse of Gu Nianting staring at her blankly from the corner of her eye, and she vented all her anger.
"What are you looking at? Be careful of this princess, I will poke your eyes out! The medicine my brother is using is absolutely safe, you are the one with bad intentions!"
The bad words were enough as a prelude. She took a few steps forward and took Yu Juan's pulse.
Realizing that something was wrong, her demeanor changed slightly.
"Ok?"
Ning Yunxi checked it over and over again, but still couldn't believe it.
"how come……"
Xie Mao was getting anxious and took the initiative to ask.
"Excuse me, my lady, how is my mother?"
Ning Yunxi frowned, feeling awkward and hesitated to speak.
"This……"
Gu Nianting smiled secretly with satisfaction.
"Xi'er is not in a position to speak directly, should I avoid her?"
Looking up at him, Ning Yunxi's eyes changed slightly, as if it was there and not there, and she looked at him in a different light.
"No... no need."
Catching her changes at a glance, Gu Nianting was filled with pride and extremely proud.
"Then please speak frankly."
Ning Yunxi sighed deeply, stated the facts reluctantly, and changed the address intentionally or unintentionally.
"What King Di Jin used is indeed not a good medicine, but something that harms people."
Gu Nianting was ecstatic in his heart.
Yu Juan and Xie Mao were both shocked.
"what?!"
Xie Mao looked worried and sad.
"My mother's body, is it injured?"
Ning Yunxi's sarcastic aura completely disappeared.
"The damage is serious. If His Royal Highness Prince Chen hadn't informed her in time, the old lady might have..."
Gu Nianting opened the brocade box, handed it over, smiled warmly, and looked kind, as if he was a fairy who descended from the sky.
"This is a good medicine developed by the imperial physician, Lord Lin. Please check it out. Is there any problem?"
Ning Yunxi suppressed her disdain and cooperated with Gu Nianting, giving him a look of surprise and admiration.
"This medicine is very good. Not only can it show its original efficacy, but it can also temporarily relieve the old lady's pain. Give me enough time to think of a cure."
Gu Nianting was immersed in it and continued to release kindness.
"Lord Lin has already come up with a cure. We can come and treat you as soon as we get Madam Xie's approval."
Yu Juan was so moved that she almost cried.
"Really? That would be great."
She turned her eyes to Xie Mao and called out softly.
"Son."
Xie Mao responded respectfully.
"The child is here."
Yu Juan couldn't wait to give orders.
"Go and invite Lord Lin quickly."
Xie Mao knew when to advance and retreat, and acted according to the plan without being too aggressive.
"Mother, please slow down."
"I think, to be on the safe side, mother should take this medicine first. I will ask the doctors in the mansion to examine her in turn. Once it is confirmed, I will invite Lord Lin."
Gu Nianting responded reasonably.
"Thank you, sir. Your words make sense. After all, Lord Lin has just arrived at Prince Chen's mansion, and I have my doubts about him. Please be patient, old lady, and be careful in everything."
Yu Juan agreed, and with Xie Mao serving her, she took the pill.
"Okay, Mao'er, just follow the prince's instructions and act cautiously."
Xie Mao responded and left.
"My child obeys."
Yu Juan pretended to be weak and closed her eyes to rest.
Gu Nianting approached quietly and whispered with Ning Yunxi.
"I didn't lie to you, did I?"
"Do you still believe in your brother?"
Ning Yunxi remained obsessed with the idea, and at the same time, she did not hesitate to show her uncertainty.
"I……"
"Brother wouldn't lie to me. He must have something to hide."
Knowing that she was still angry, Gu Nianting patiently persuaded her.
"I treated you badly, that's why I have a secret. Your uncle is the Emperor Jin, the ruler of the world. He has no worries and no troubles. How can there be any secret?"
Listening to his words, Ning Yunxi's frown deepened.
"If the doctor examines it and the result is the same as mine, I will go to Prince Dijin's mansion and ask him for clarification."
After giving the order, Xie Mao returned and just happened to hear these words.
"I'll go as well."