Li Wei quickly sent someone to tell Dr. Lu, Dr. Zhang, Dr. Yu, and Dr. Jiang to come in and consult Shujia again.
Several imperial doctors jointly conducted a fourth consultation on Shujia's illness. The results of the consultation shocked everyone present. Doctor Lu seemed a little unconvinced: "My life was hanging by a thread last night, but I feel better this morning." It seems like the body heat has been controlled to a certain extent. It seems like a miracle has happened.”
Dr. Jiang, an old doctor with the same qualifications, also said: "It's really amazing how a child recovers."
Several people renegotiated the prescription, and among them only Li Wei knew the reason. It was the box of medicine that did not belong to this era that saved the princess.
In the morning, she secretly fed another third of the tablet, hoping that Shujia would get better soon.
When the concubines came to Chongqing Palace to pay their respects, they all came to visit Shujia. When they saw that Shujia's illness had improved, they all said that the Queen Mother had taken good care of her.
Li Wei then safely handed Shujia over to the maids and nuns in front of her, and she was going back to her room to catch up on her sleep.
It was not convenient for the noble concubine to disturb her any longer, so she went back to the palace.
As soon as Zhao Qian came down from the morning, he sent someone to Chongqing Palace to inquire about the illness of the Ninth Princess. When he learned that the Ninth Princess's illness had improved significantly, he knew that Li Wei had used the box of medicine. He no longer had to worry about the princess's illness, so he went to the Hubu Yamen again.
Shujia escaped death and finally came back to life. After being ill for several days, she was able to eat half a bowl of rice while slowly recovering, and the sick look on her face gradually faded away.
"Mother, you have been worried and tired these days."
"Speaking of being tired, as long as you get better, I will be happier than anything else." Li Wei gently stroked Shujia's hair, his eyes full of love.
"But I have fallen behind so much in my homework. Will you be angry, Queen Mother?"
"Fool, your homework is important, but your body is more important. Don't put the cart before the horse."
Li Xing murmured to the side: "Your Majesty, you are usually a bit strict with the princess. She is a princess after all. Do you still worry about the future?"
Li Wei glanced at his concubine, and she said: "Those who like reading will not have bad luck. Whether it is a princess or a commoner, it will never go wrong to acquire more knowledge."
Li Wei thought that his sister's birthday was coming soon. Although she was still in mourning and couldn't make any fuss, it was a hair extension ceremony after all, which was very important for a woman. There had to be a decent ceremony no matter what.
She sent someone to invite Aunt Hu, and she asked Li Xing to take Shujia out to play.
After Aunt Hu arrived, Li Wei simply told Aunt Hu her thoughts: "Now I am just a sister who is not yet married. A few years ago, she took my place to accompany my parents to fulfill her filial piety. It is really difficult for her to do so." Yes, so I still want to do something simple for her. I plan to ask Princess Yongjing to give her a hairpin, the sisters from Princess Dun’s family to be her sponsors, and you can help with some other concierges. I'll make arrangements. Don't be extravagant. Just finish the ceremony and pay thirty taels of silver from my account to prepare two simple plain banquets."
Aunt Hu listened carefully. After Li Wei finished speaking, Fang bowed and replied: "Don't worry, Queen Mother, I will definitely take care of this for you."
Li Wei nodded and said: "You are an old man in the palace, and I like how you act neatly. I will naturally feel at ease if I leave it to you."
The news spread like wildfire that the Queen Mother was going to give her sister a hairpin gift, and people from all over the Six Palaces rushed to send gifts to Li Xing. Gold, silver, and jade are all brilliant and luxurious.
Li Xing showed the gifts he received to Li Wei one by one. Among them was a pearl headband. The pearls on it were all large white and round, and each one was as big as a dragon's eye. About fifty beads were used for such a headband, and it was elegant in shape. , rich and gorgeous.
Li Wei then asked who gave the headband, and Li Xing replied, "It was given by Princess Dun."
"She still keeps such nice things."
Among these jewelry, Li Xing's favorite piece of jewelry was a red gold and emerald phoenix hairpin given by the noble concubine. The phoenix held two strings of pearls in its mouth.
Seeing that his sister couldn't put it down, Li Wei said: "You are young and wearing something of such a dark color looks dull. Ordinary gold, silver and jade are enough. Besides, the craftsmanship of this green hairpin is not very environmentally friendly."
Li Xing heard a new word and asked quickly: "Queen Mother, what is environmental protection?"
Just because he spoke happily, he actually brought out the words of that era, and said hurriedly: "It's just not healthy."
Li Xing became more and more confused and said hurriedly: "Why does wearing a hairpin have anything to do with my health?"
"Does Fifth Sister know the craftsmanship of this jade?"
"I've heard some stories. It's said that the feathers on the neck of the kingfisher are cut off as a base, and then other techniques are added. Using the feathers of the kingfisher can keep the color of the jewelry fresh and beautiful."
"Then did you know that the feathers you cut are from live birds?"
"Live bird?" Li Xing didn't believe it.
"Yeah, how big is a kingfisher? How many kingfishers are needed for such a big phoenix? It's still a little too cruel."
When Li Xing saw his sister say this, he put the green phoenix hairpin back into the box and murmured, "Then I won't wear it in the future."
"Okay, the concubine is very considerate. If you don't wear it even once, it will be unjust. I will issue a decree in the near future and no new jade jewelry will be used in the palace."
Li Xing felt that her sister-in-law was very different from before, but she couldn't tell what was different, which made her even more confused.
Knowing what the Queen Mother meant, she put the emerald phoenix hairpin away in a high cabinet. When she wanted to see it, she took it out to play with and put it back again, still worried that it would make the Queen Mother unhappy.
Zhao Qian also sent the palace manager to give Li Xing a birthday gift. Li Xing was moved when she heard that it was something sent by the regent.
The brocade box is made of green curly grass pattern, giving off a simple and calm atmosphere.
What kind of rare treasure would be inside? Li Xing was a young lady from a wealthy official family, and she had lived in the palace for a while. She had never seen any treasure before, but at this moment, she was extremely excited. It didn't matter to her what it was. , what matters is the person who delivers the thing.
She finally opened the box. Lying quietly on the goose-yellow velvet cloth was a plum blossom hairpin inlaid with rubies. There was nothing exquisite about the style. What was precious was the ruby the size of a fingernail inlaid on it.
She likes this hairpin very much, even more than that phoenix hairpin dotted with emerald green!
"Queen Mother, do you think this hairpin is good?"
Li Xing's eyes were as bright as gems at this moment. Li Wei was startled and asked, "Did the regent give it to you?"
"Yes, Queen Mother, you said that Dian Cui is not suitable, but what about this ruby? Is it good?"
Li Wei nodded and smiled: "It suits you very well!"
Li Xing's birthday was the day after the Dragon Boat Festival, and it was already the third day of May. Li Wei took Concubine Ning, Sixth Princess Shuyu, Ninth Princess Shujia and Li Xing to Sanqing Temple to stay for a few days.
Sanqing Temple is a Taoist temple funded by the royal family. Every time before and after the Dragon Boat Festival, the concubines of the harem will come here to stay for three or four days.
The host Qingyuan arranged a room for Li Wei, and Li Wei took Shujia to live in the same room.
The rest also arranged their own accommodation.
(End of chapter)