Reborn to marry, the short-lived prince lived a hundred years

Meng Tingyue sipped the fragrant tea in the Prince of Jingbei's Mansion, her demeanor showing dignity and elegance.

Just at this moment, a tender pink figure brushed across the threshold like a spring breeze and walked lightly into the house.

She slowly put down the teacup in her hand, stood up to greet him, a gentle smile on her lips, "Miss Chen, how are you?"

"Crown Princess." Chen Luo bowed slightly, her voice filled with just the right amount of respect and gentleness. "Your Highness, you are too polite. I'm a little preoccupied with some minor matters today, so I'm afraid I'll be a little late. I hope you won't mind."

Meng Tingyue shook her head gently. "It's alright. I was abrupt in coming today and didn't hand in the visiting card in advance. I should be the one apologizing."

"Having said this, she paused for a moment, her eyes softly as she continued, "I have come here specifically to express my gratitude to Miss Chen for her generous help that day."

Before she finished speaking, her eyes lightly swept over Qingdian who was standing beside her. Qingdian understood what she meant, and together with Qinglan, they gently placed two exquisitely and elegant gift boxes on the table near Chen Luo.

Chen Luo's gaze involuntarily fell on the gift boxes.

"These are some old goods from the shop, as well as some new products that are about to be released. I wonder if they will suit Miss Chen and Princess Jingbei's tastes."

Qingdian gently opened one of the gift boxes, and six small boxes of exquisite round jars were neatly arranged. Each jar was like a carefully carved work of art, colorful and with different patterns.

Chen Luo recalled the scene at the "Fragrance Tasting Banquet" that day. She had brought back two boxes of similar treasures. At this moment, she recognized at a glance that the Ningxiang ointment hidden in these round jars had a scent she had never had before.

A hint of surprise flashed across her eyes, and for a moment she wasn't sure if it was a coincidence or intentional.

Inside another box were six small, round jars, all in vibrant colors, each painted with a different pattern.

If she looked closely, she would definitely notice the subtle connection between the exquisite patterns and the fragrance of the Ningxiang ointment in the box.

Chen Luo covered her red lips with a handkerchief, and a gentle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Everyone knows that the Crown Princess' Ningxiang Pavilion has been closed to visitors recently, and the Ningxiang Cream sold there is extremely hard to come by. Now we have unexpectedly found so much, which is a great blessing for us."

"Indeed, Luo'er is right. These items are rare in the capital, and it is the Crown Princess who has to spend a lot of money on them." Princess Jingbei said with a smile as she walked lightly into the front hall.

Meng Tingyue cast a gentle gaze at her and called softly, "Princess Jingbei."

Princess Jingbei looked at Meng Tingyue carefully, and the joy in her eyes became more and more intense.

Her eyes quickly swept over the two exquisite gift boxes on the table, and she smiled as she said, "The Crown Princess is so polite. It was just a few words from Luo'er, but you even specially brought gifts to my house."

Meng Tingyue smiled calmly and responded, "The prince and I are friends. Moreover, this time, thanks to Miss Chen's help, I should have paid you a visit long ago."

Princess Jingbei smiled and said, "My good-for-nothing son is truly fortunate to have caught the eye of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and his wife."

Meng Tingyue's eyes softened when she heard this, and her words were sincere: "The prince is of a true nature, and Miss Chen is a delicate mind. They are both blessed people."

Princess Jingbei looked at Meng Tingyue and her affection for her increased. She felt that this woman was gentle and lovely, which made her happy.

It’s a pity that such a beautiful woman already belongs to the royal family.

It would be such a gratifying thing if my son could be lucky enough to marry such a girl with gentle words and beautiful appearance.

Suddenly, Meng Tingyue's gaze shifted and fell on the fair wrist that Princess Jingbei inadvertently revealed, where there seemed to be a few red rashes.

"Your Highness, there seems to be a rash on your arm. I have some knowledge of medicine. If you don't mind, I would be happy to examine you."

Princess Jingbei's eyes suddenly flashed with surprise, and then a gentle smile spread across her brows. Her voice was gentle and elegant: "In that case, I'll trouble you, Crown Princess."

Meng Tingyue moved lightly with lotus steps and carefully rolled up the princess's sleeves, revealing an arm as white and flawless as jade, dotted with a few discordant red marks.

"The princess's illness is probably an allergic reaction caused by her skin accidentally touching something inappropriate." Meng Tingyue spoke softly, with a certainty in her words.

"Allergic?" Princess Jingbei frowned slightly, a hint of confusion showing. "But there has never been anything in the palace that could cause such a reaction in me."

Meng Tingyue softly explained, "People have different skin types. Some people have delicate and sensitive skin. Once it touches something, it will easily turn red and itch unbearably."

"Fortunately, the princess's condition is relatively mild. She just needs to avoid the source of the allergy for a few days, and her skin will gradually return to normal."

Princess Jingbei frowned slightly, and asked with a hint of curiosity: "According to you, what caused my allergy?"

Meng Tingyue's eyes flickered, as if she was carefully sketching out clues in her mind. "Princess, did you touch anything today that you haven't touched before, and did you caress it inadvertently with that arm?"

Upon hearing this, Princess Jingbei closed her eyes and thought for a moment. After a moment, she shook her head slightly, a hint of confusion flashing between her brows.

"In that case, perhaps the problem lies with the clothes..."

"But I wear this dress often, and it has never felt so strange before." Princess Jingbei frowned slightly, her doubts evident in her words.

"Maybe it's the water used to wash clothes, or maybe there's something wrong with the soapberry." Meng Tingyue analyzed slowly, with a thoughtful look in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Princess Jingbei involuntarily turned her head to look at Chen Luo, and their eyes slowly met.

Princess Jingbei asked softly, "Have you ever tried the Ningxiang Pills sold at Ningxiang Residence?"

"I have indeed used it before, but the fragrance pills don't seem to be suitable for my body..." Meng Tingyue's words suddenly paused, a flash of enlightenment in her eyes, "Could it be that the princess's clothes are also..."

Princess Jingbei nodded slightly.

Meng Tingyue whispered, "Perhaps among the many spices, there is one that is particularly strong in nature. If it touches the skin carelessly, it will cause itching and redness."

Upon hearing this, Chen Luo couldn't help but question, "I've also worn clothes washed with Ningxiang Pills before, so why am I completely fine and not feeling any discomfort at all?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Tingyue patiently explained, "People in this world have different physiques, and the sensations of their skin vary greatly. Therefore, this matter cannot be definitively concluded."

"Princess Jingbei, you might as well avoid those clothes for the time being. If your skin condition gradually improves, then it's almost certain that the Ningxiang Pills are to blame."