Chapter 612 - 308 Inquiry_1
Once the Wu family left, the house returned to its tranquil state.
Qian Yixiu wanted to stay in the Plum Garden of the Capital City for a few days. A while ago, Jack and Cui Ying got married, but because of the busy household, she had not found time to attend the wedding, only sending four bolts of brocade, two sets of jewelry, and two sets of cosmetics, entrusting Sean to deliver them.
Although Huang Tie would send updates about the progress there from time to time, she still wanted to see for herself. Most importantly, she needed to discuss the cloning of Purple Pearl with Jack. Besides, she had promised Monkey Brother that he could go into the mountains to play, but it had not yet happened, and Monkey Brother was already becoming unhappy.
She shared her thoughts with Qian Sangui. Qian Sangui was not comfortable with her going alone and insisted on accompanying her. Now that the weather was gradually warming, they decided to wait another seven or eight days, until the end of February when it would be warmer, to go together.
Pan Yue thought of Empress Dowager Fu and sent someone to submit a note to the Palace. In the afternoon, a eunuch from Cining Palace came to fetch them, saying that the Empress Dowager would keep them in the Palace to rest for the night.
Pan Yue, with Qian Yixiu and her three siblings, entered Cining Palace. Empress Dowager Fu first embraced Mingming and Jingjing with affection, then pulled Pan Yue and Qian Yixiu to her side. Her main concern was Pan Yue’s health; since Pan Yue was unclear, all the answers came from Qian Yixiu. Qian Yixiu did not dare to mention the Serpent Vine Chrysanthemum Pills given by the Old Monk, only that Pan Yue had regularly taken the medicine prescribed by the Imperial Physician and it seemed to have some effect.
Empress Dowager Fu looked carefully at Pan Yue and said with relief, "Her Majesty feels that Yueyue seems a bit more clear-headed than before. Since the medicine is working, let’s have the Imperial Physician see her again and prescribe a few more doses."
Empress Dowager Fu would be seventy-four years old this August, but she was still robust and spirited, with a clear mind. This was rare in ancient times and rarer still within the Palace. Her good health and longevity was a blessing for Pan Yue, and for the Qian family as well.
Soon after, the Eldest Princess Jingchang, accompanied by Huang Lingling, arrived. When Huang Lingling saw Qian Yixiu, her eyes curved with joy.