Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Chapter 312 Pulse Diagnosis

With the help of Xiao Zhixue, Xiao Yukai also purchased a spacious two-story courtyard near Xiao Yutao's residence, which was quite suitable for the two brothers to live in.

During these few days, Xiao Zhixue did not go anywhere and stayed at home wholeheartedly to accompany Princess An and her youngest son Xiao Niubao.

"Princess, here is a letter for you."

An Lan walked into the house in a hurry, holding a letter tightly in her hand, with a look of surprise on her face.

Xiao Zhixue immediately had a question in her mind: who would write to her specifically?

She took the letter and found that the seal had been opened.

Since the poisoning incident during pregnancy, Fan Yanmu ordered Fu Dong, Si Qin and others to check all letters to ensure that they were non-toxic before handing them over to her.

Xiao Zhixue's eyes fell on the letter in her hand, her face calm.

What does this mean? Is it repentance or a plea for sympathy?

The letter came from Pan Zhuoqing, the man who was supposed to be her grandfather.

The letter was written earnestly, expressing the hope for her forgiveness and saying that he had only recently learned of her existence and was eager to come to the capital to see her.

Xiao Zhixue remained calm and gently put the letter down: "Is the person who delivered the letter still here?"

An Lan replied, "I asked about it when the letter first arrived, and the man put it down and left."

Xiao Zhixue nodded slightly, already having something in mind.

She knew everything about Pan Zhuoqing and Meng Luoning.

They had been to the capital last year and already knew of her existence.

Pan Xiatong's maid even came all the way from Qingzhou Prefecture to investigate, as they had met once before.

It is hard to believe that he didn't come to visit me at that time, but remembered me now.

Xiao Zhixue decided to ignore it, neither replying nor reacting too much, just waiting to see what happened.

As the night deepened, Fan Yanmu returned and asked, "Did you receive any letter today?"

"Yes, it was sent by my 'legitimate' grandfather."

There was a hint of sarcasm in Xiao Zhixue's words.

Fan Yanmu caught the sarcasm in her tone, but he didn't mind her aversion to this so-called "relative".

In his eyes, Pan Xiatong's cruelty in leaving Xiao Zhixue alone was obvious.

If she had taken Xiao Zhixue away at that time, perhaps it could have proved that she still had a trace of humanity left.

But after returning home, for the sake of his own comfort, he concealed his marriage, which in essence was equivalent to completely severing all ties with Xiao Zhixue.

"My dear, are you feeling sad? Don't worry, I am here for you from now on. I will love you forever."

Xiao Zhixue gently pushed away the big hands that were teasing her, stood up, and slowly walked towards the door.

"Where are you going, my lady? I want to go with you."

"Go see your son, and then have dinner with mother and concubine."

Xiao Zhixue's voice echoed in the night with unquestionable firmness.

Before he finished speaking, a figure had swept across the corridor like the wind and disappeared behind the emerald green bamboo forest.

Fan Yanmu looked at the quickly disappearing figure, a helpless smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he shook his head, and then strode away and followed closely.

Princess An sat under the wisteria in the courtyard, holding her babbling grandson in her arms, teasing him, and the two of them laughed together.

The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, casting a mottled light on them, adding a touch of warmth and harmony.

Suddenly, the couple walked into the courtyard one after the other. Princess An's face immediately broke into a blooming smile, her heart filled with joy.

"Mu'er is back just in time, let's have dinner together today. No matter how busy you are, don't miss dinner, health is the most important thing. Besides, you should spend more time with our little Haochen, so that the little guy won't feel unfamiliar with you when he sees you."

The princess' words were full of love and concern.

Little Haochen, also known as Xiao Niubao, held a colorful rattle tightly in his hand and waved it excitedly, his little face flushed with excitement.

As soon as he heard his grandmother mention him, he began to babble and try to express his joy using the only baby language he had.

That childish voice sounded particularly clear in the quiet afternoon, but it was also regrettable that no adult could accurately understand the meaning of such an innocent expression. They could only laugh and enjoy the family happiness.

Upon learning that Fan Yanmu would have dinner with his family tonight, the princess specifically instructed the kitchen to prepare a delicious steamed sea bass, which was Fan Yanmu's favorite dish since childhood.

At dinner time, the whole family, young and old, sat around the carved wooden table, with flickering candlelight, the aroma of food, and laughter in the ears, creating a happy picture.

However, Xiao Zhixue kept her brows slightly furrowed, and this subtle change in expression did not escape the princess's sharp eyes, making her feel puzzled.

"Xue'er, is the food not to your liking? Do you want the kitchen to prepare some more dishes you like?"

The princess asked with concern and tenderness in her eyes.

Xiao Zhixue quickly waved her hands and smiled to dispel the princess's worries, "Don't worry, mother. I just think the fish seems to have a fishy smell today, but it's okay."

Upon hearing this, Fan Yanmu looked at her with a puzzled look on his face. After picking up a piece of sea bass and tasting it carefully, he said in surprise: "No, I think it's very fresh and delicious!"

When the princess heard this, a sly smile flashed in her eyes, and she winked at the old nanny beside her without saying a word.

Nanny Cheng understood what she meant and quietly stepped out to arrange the next scene.

Xiao Zhixue looked at Fan Yanmu jokingly, with a hint of mischief in her eyes, "When has your not-so-picky stomach ever found food unpalatable?"

These words made the princess couldn't help but chuckle, and when she saw Fan Yanmu's slightly embarrassed expression, she laughed out loud, and the atmosphere became even more pleasant.

At this time, little Haochen was eagerly waiting for his grandmother to feed him, but suddenly he found that his grandmother's attention was not on him. He opened his little mouth anxiously and made a "wa wa" protest sound. He waved his little hands around and the rattle made a "dong dong" sound, adding a bit of childish fun.

"Oh, look at my memory. I actually forgot our little baby. It's grandma's fault. I'll feed our little sweetheart right away."

The princess then suddenly realized what was going on, and quickly coaxed her grandson and immersed herself in the joy of grandparents and grandchildren again.

Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, Nanny Cheng quietly entered and reported in a low voice: "Princess, the Imperial Physician Wang is here."

Fan Yanmu and Xiao Zhixue looked at each other, both of them were surprised, "Mother, are you feeling unwell? Why didn't you tell us earlier?"

There was concern in both of their voices.

The princess smiled but said nothing, with a gentle light in her eyes. "It's nothing serious. I just saw that Xue'er seemed to be in a bad condition, so I quietly asked Madam Cheng to ask Doctor Wang to come and diagnose her."

A warm current surged in Xiao Zhixue's heart, and she responded gratefully: "Thank you for your concern, mother. Actually, I just haven't had a good appetite recently. Maybe I will be better after some time."

"Since you're here, let Doctor Wang check you out so we can all feel at ease."

The princess insisted.

Xiao Zhixue nodded and agreed to the princess' suggestion.

With the sound of light footsteps, Doctor Wang stepped into the hall and bowed respectfully: "This old minister pays respects to the princess, the prince, and the princess."

"Doctor Wang, there's no need to be so polite. Today, I'd like to trouble you to check the pulses of our entire family."

The princess said gently.