Chapter 283 - 285: Deep Bond Between the Young Siblings
Feng Bailing and Dugu Wu were both startled and hurried back to the Wu Courtyard.
They saw Dugu Xiaojin’s little mouth all puffed up; a pile of empty bowls and dishes was in front of him, and he was still trying hard to drink more tea.
"Queen Mother, Xiao Li fell ill after eating something from the courtyard. Dr. Lu said he couldn’t find the cause of the illness. I just ate all the things Xiao Li had eaten. If there’s an issue with the food or the tea, we’ll definitely find something out."
Dugu Xiaojin spoke earnestly.
Looking at his belly swollen round with food, Feng Bailing felt both heartache and admiration.
Xiaojin is a child who is not adept at expressing his emotions. His care for Xiao Li is obvious beyond words; this is his unique way to protect his sister.
"Silly child, everyone’s digestive system is different. Even if Xiao Li got a stomachache from the courtyard’s food, it doesn’t mean you will too if you eat it. You could hurt yourself by overeating like this."
Feng Bailing rubbed Dugu Xiaojin’s head.
"Queen Mother, maybe from now on it’s better to let Xiao Li dress up as a boy and go study at the Imperial Academy with us."
Dugu Xiaojin sat by the bed, holding his sister’s hand and not letting go, his eyes full of distress.
Every time he returned home, Xiao Li would follow him around like a little quail. Seeing her now in such a weak state, he almost wished he was the one who was sick.
"Xiao Li is a girl; if she is to study, she should go to Yuxiu Academy. I have thought it over, and in a few days, I will take her to register there. It’s time to refine her demeanor."
Fearing that Dugu Xiaojin would suffer indigestion, Feng Bailing fed him some hawthorn puree.