Poisonous Pet World: The War King's Heart-stealing Medical Concubine

Xiao Cui smiled and whispered softly, "Princess, you must be tired after the long journey. This is some new cake I made. Please try it and see if it suits your taste." As she spoke, she opened the lid of the cake box, and immediately, an enticing aroma wafted into her nose.

Chu Zixi turned her head slightly, her eyes slowly falling on the plate of exquisite pastries in Xiao Cui's hand.

The pastry was a bright golden color all over, as dazzling as ripe ears of wheat in autumn; wisps of tempting aroma rose from the pastry, like invisible ribbons dancing in the air, easily getting into people's noses, making people drool involuntarily just by smelling the fragrance.

Just by looking at it, you can tell that the person who made this pastry must have spent a lot of effort and energy to create such a delicious delicacy with good color, aroma and taste.

Chu Zixi raised the corner of her mouth slightly, outlining a faint smile, and then slowly stretched out her hand and picked up a piece of cake with elegant movements.

She first brought the cake close to her nose, closed her eyes and took a deep breath, letting the sweet scent fill her entire nasal cavity.

Then, she opened her red lips and took a small bite. Instantly, the sweet taste of the pastry spread rapidly in her mouth like a flood. The pastry was soft and sticky, but it also had the right chewiness. The sweetness was just right, not too bland, nor too sweet.

Chu Zixi nodded contentedly and praised softly, "Well, it's really good. Xiao Cui, your craftsmanship is really getting better and better. This pastry is really delicious!"

Hearing Chu Zixi's praise, Xiao Cui's already pretty face suddenly blossomed with a smile as brilliant as spring flowers. Her big watery eyes curved into a crescent shape, filled with unconcealable joy and pride as a maid.

"Thank you for your praise, Princess. It is a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes to be loved by you."

Seeing this, Xiaolu, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but smile knowingly. Seeing that the princess was in a good mood today, she came forward and reported softly, "Princess, Nanny Li and Xiao Linzi have returned. They learned that you were out, so they went straight back to Xiaoyao Mansion."

Chu Zixi just nodded her head lightly after hearing this, her expression still as calm as a lake, without any ripples. "Well, I know, Nanny Li is back, let her take charge of Xiaoyao Mansion."

"Yes, I will tell Madam Li later."

At this moment, a gentle voice called out from outside the door: "Princess..."

Chu Zixi looked up and saw Yu Si and Yu San walking in quickly.

Chu Zixi asked calmly, "What's the matter?"

Yu Si bowed respectfully, and then began to report: "Princess, after a period of persistent practice, the people in Jingxinyuan have now mastered the skill of suturing wounds quite well. Moreover, almost every one of the captured mice they use for experiments can survive after being treated by them!"

After hearing these words, Chu Zixi's beautiful eyes quickly flashed with a barely perceptible look of relief, mixed with a hint of obvious approval.

She smiled gently and nodded, and said in a gentle and encouraging tone: "Well, you did a good job. Tell them to keep up the good work and never slack off. Especially those medical and poison books I gave them before, they must recite them carefully and earnestly, and try to recite them by heart. In half a month, I will personally conduct a strict examination on them."

After receiving the order, Yu Si quickly responded and then retreated quietly.

At this time, Chu Zixi turned her gaze to Yu San who was standing beside her and asked softly, "Yu San, how are the children in the courtyard outside the city doing recently? And Xiao Bai, is he okay?"

"Princess, please be at ease. Those children have adapted very well. Especially our young master Jun Bai, who has become very close to them. Not only does he play with them all day, but he also takes the initiative to teach them martial arts moves! There are a few children among them who are indeed quite talented in martial arts. The young master even threatened to train them to become top masters!"

Hearing this, Chu Zixi couldn't help but smile slightly and said softly: "It seems that Xiaobai's temper is getting wilder and wilder! He used to follow me closely, but now he plays with those kids all day long. I feel a little uncomfortable without him around!"

Chu Zixi paused for a moment, then asked, "Has anything else important happened in the mansion recently?"

Yu San, who was standing nearby, quickly replied, "Princess, there is nothing special. It's just that three days ago, Princess Xiao Yan'er came to visit in person and requested to see you, Princess."

"Oh? Xiao Yan'er?" Chu Zixi frowned slightly. Yu San nodded and replied, "It was Princess Xiao Yan'er. She learned that the princess was not at home, so she waited for a while and then left on her own."

Chu Zixi snorted lightly and said indifferently: "Forget it, there is no need to pay attention to her."

Yu San's face was solemn. She took a deep breath, then slowly opened her mouth and said, "By the way, Princess, the situation on the border is turbulent and unstable now! Both Xiliang and Manyi have dispatched a large number of troops to station at the border. The emperor has issued an imperial decree, ordering the generals in our Hugong Mansion to set off in half a month to guard the border. Not only that, even the eldest son who is on his way to Chu State must return to the capital in the next few days, and then rush to the border to guard it."

When Chu Zixi heard this, her beautiful eyebrows that were as curved as a crescent moon instantly frowned tightly, forming a deep groove.

She murmured softly, "No wonder, we just returned to the capital, and Eunuch Xi was waiting at the city gate, asking Jun Feimo to enter the palace."

At this point, she paused for a moment, as if she had suddenly thought of something important. The worry on her face became even more intense. "Oh, so, my cousin's marriage will probably be delayed because of this, right?"

When Yu San heard this, he shook his head helplessly.