The weak prince's queen

Chu Xiyue said softly, "Then I'd better go and make the medicine first. After all, there are so many spies planted by the queen hiding in this huge mansion." After that, she picked up the carefully selected herbs carefully and walked towards the kitchen.

When she stepped into the kitchen, she found Qiu Ling and Dong'er busy there. Qiu Ling saw Chu Xiyue holding a large bag of herbs and hurried forward to ask, "Princess, are you going to make the medicine yourself? If you need help, just tell me."

Chu Xiyue thought to herself, "Hmph! How dare I let someone like you with such ulterior motives interfere? What if you secretly poison me?" However, she still wore a faint smile and replied, "No need to trouble you, Qiu Ling. This is a good medicine for the prince's health. I will do it myself to feel more at ease."

After hearing this, Qiu Ling nodded slightly and replied, "In that case, if the princess has any needs later, just tell me." After that, she stepped aside to continue the work at hand.

Chu Xiyue nodded in understanding, then threw herself into the task of brewing the medicine. Holding a delicate feather fan, she gently and evenly fanned the fire, her gaze never leaving the boiling liquid in the pot. Time slipped by, and before she knew it, several hours had already passed.

Finally, a rich medicinal aroma filled the air, signaling the pot of Chinese medicine was ready. Chu Xiyue carefully poured the boiling hot liquid into a pre-prepared porcelain bowl, fearing even a single drop would spill. Just as she finished this series of actions and was about to reach for the steaming bowl of medicine, she subtly glanced at Dong'er beside her.

Dong'er immediately understood what she meant when she saw this. She calmly stepped forward and said to Qiu Ling, "Hey, Sister Qiu Ling, I thought I heard someone calling you from outside. Could it be that Aunt Liu wants to discuss something with you? Go and see her."

Qiu Ling didn't suspect anything, and hurriedly put down what she was holding and left quickly.

After Qiu Ling's figure disappeared at the kitchen door, Chu Xiyue and Dong'er smiled at each other, and they both understood what to do next.

Chu Xiyue said softly, "There is no time to lose, let's set off quickly." After that, she carefully carried a bowl of steaming medicine and walked lightly into the room where Xiao Yichen was.

As soon as she entered, Chu Xiyue gently placed the medicine bowl on the table. She then turned around and nodded slightly to Divine Doctor Ge, who had been waiting for a long time. Then, Divine Doctor Ge stepped forward, pulled out a slender silver needle from his pocket, and skillfully and cautiously inserted it into the medicine bowl, carefully examining it.

After waiting for a moment, Doctor Ge finally retracted the silver needle. A hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. He nodded to Chu Xiyue, indicating that this bowl of medicine was not poisonous.

After getting confirmation, Chu Xiyue picked up the bowl of medicine again without hesitation, opened her red lips slightly, and drank several small sips.

Xiao Yichen, who had been watching all this nervously from the side, saw this and asked anxiously, "Xue'er, why are you suddenly drinking medicine?"

Hearing Xiao Yichen's concerned words, Chu Xiyue first winked at him mischievously, then jumped happily a few times on the spot, and then replied with a smile: "Hehe, I just wanted to try this medicine to see if there is any problem. Now I don't feel anything unusual in my body, it seems that it is indeed fine!"

At this moment, Xiao Yichen, as if waking from a long dream, finally understood with a sudden realization that Chu Xiyue's unhesitating decision to test the drug on herself was due to her concern for its potential flaws. At this thought, a surge of emotion and pity welled up in his heart. He quickly extended his broad, warm hand, tightly grasping Chu Xiyue's slender, delicate arm, and said in an incredibly soft and gentle voice, "Silly girl, no matter what happens in the future, you must never again take risks like you did today, disregarding your own safety. If anything goes wrong, how will I cope?"

When Chu Xiyue met Xiao Yichen's eyes, filled with endless tenderness, a smile as bright and beautiful as a spring flower blossomed on her beautiful face. She nodded obediently and replied softly, "Okay, I get it. I won't do that again next time!"

At this moment, Qiu Ling walked into the room slowly, holding several cups of steaming, fragrant tea in her hands, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Princess, please enjoy the tea."

Seeing Qiu Ling enter the room, Xiao Yichen immediately drank the bowl of nourishing medicine placed before him without saying a word. Mo Feng, standing nearby, cautiously pulled out a slender silver needle from his pocket and quietly inserted it into the teacup Qiu Ling had brought, testing it.

After a moment, Mo Feng gently shook his head at Xiao Yichen and Chu Xiyue, indicating that there was nothing unusual about the tea. After receiving Mo Feng's signal, the two of them finally felt completely relieved. They each picked up a cup of the fragrant tea and took a few leisurely sips.