Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 59 - The Heart is Reluctant but the Body is

Feng Bailing then asked Chun Liu to take ten silvers and invite the guests to the side hall for tea.

“Lady Su, before her marriage, also came from a scholarly family with refined speech; I talked with her last night for a long time and found her quite congenial.”

Dongfang Lianhua’s usual demeanor was cold and somewhat solitary, but she hit it off with Lady Su right away.

When Mrs. Su had just arrived at the Princess’ Mansion, she was somewhat anxious, worried about the many rules of the Royal Family.

But after getting to know Dongfang Lianhua, she felt that both mother and daughter were very approachable.

“The Princess is too kind. I am but a simple woman without great insight. It is the Commandery Princess with her exceptional medical skill and kind heart. If not for her, this time … my son and I…”

Mrs. Su had only spoken half of her sentence when she saw Feng Bailing across from her subtly shaking her head.

She quickly stopped.

Feng Bailing was quite satisfied with Mrs. Su’s perceptiveness.

“The Commandery Princess saved me, and I have nothing with which to repay her. I am willing to work like an ox or a horse in her service.”

Mrs. Su got up and knelt down.

She had led a life of wandering and experienced all the hardships of human life, with only her son Su Wang. When Su Wang was being pursued and she couldn’t help him, she did not want to become a burden to her son.

That day, having witnessed Feng Bailing’s “poison” and the mysterious and ghostly figure, she knew they had encountered their benefactors.

A fine bird chooses a tree to nest in, and she did not want to be a burden to Su Wang—she only hoped to have a roof over their heads in the Princess’ Mansion.

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Lianhua’s face lit up with joy.

Although she had Nanny Gui at her side, Nanny Gui was old and not as nimble as before; recently, she had been remarking that she wanted to return home to take care of her grandchildren. Mrs. Su was in good health, and having been around, if she was willing to serve her, Dongfang Lianhua could not be more pleased.

Feng Bailing had some admiration for Mrs. Su, and she was intending to replace the staff of the east wing. She readily agreed to Mrs. Su’s request.

Mrs. Su also knew her place well, and after standing up, she stood by Dongfang Lianhua’s side, serving dishes and pouring tea, without speaking further.

“Mom, remember to take your medicine after meals.”

Feng Bailing remembered she had to hand over the medication to Mrs. Su for Nanny Gui and casually took out the emergency kit.

“Sister, you must help me this time.”

Aunt Xue walked in quickly, her eyes lighting up the moment she saw Feng Bailing with the emergency kit.

Feng Bailing frowned and glanced at the door, where Nanny Gui, with her bound feet, had just followed in.

“Princess, Commandery Princess, when I went to change the tea, Aunt Xue came in.”

“Ah Ling, your emergency kit is small and exquisitely made; how come I’ve never seen you use it before?”

Aunt Xue feigned surprise, trying to sneak a peek at Feng Bailing’s emergency kit.

Feng Bailing closed the emergency kit before Aunt Xue could see anything clearly; Feng Bailing never had that kit before.

“Aunt Xue, even though we’re all family here, as a concubine, you should still abide by basic etiquette. The Princess has only just recovered from a serious illness, and your rash intrusion could startle the Matriarch, bringing disaster upon yourself.”

Mrs. Su said, glancing displeased at Dongfang Lianhua.

Last night, during their long conversation, Dongfang Lianhua had also informed her about some situations in the Princess’ Mansion.

Aunt Xue had never been confronted like this in the Princess’ Mansion before; she wanted to explode, but upon recalling her purpose for coming, she swallowed her words back down.

“She is a new nanny I’ve hired to take care of the matters in the east wing from now on.”

Dongfang Lianhua took a sip of her tea.

The tea leaves floating on the surface of the tea in the cup seemed ready to fall, kept sinking.

“Big Sister… Princess, I’m here to ask for your help with Xiangxue; the poor child had nightmares all night. When she looked at herself in the mirror, she smashed several of them. With her in this state, how can she face anyone? She’s your daughter too, I beg you to take me to the Imperial Palace to plead with the Emperor and have the Seventh Prince marry her.”

Aunt Xue began to wipe away her tears.

With no news from the Crown Princess Consort yet, she was eager to have Dongfang Lianhua accompany her to the palace.

Before, Dongfang Lianhua would have agreed without hesitation.

“You are neither bearing an imperial decree nor a member of the Royal Family; it’s illogical for you to enter the palace. If Ah Ling and I encounter Noble Princess Consort Xiao in the palace, we will report the situation.”

Dongfang Lianhua gave Aunt Xue a soft rebuff.

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Nalan Yan’er, having a heart as delicate as seven orifices’ exquisite heart, knew that the marriage affair involving Dongfang Li had to be first discussed with Noble Princess Consort Xiao, who, being so opportunistic, would likely not agree.

But since Feng Xiangxue was an adopted daughter of the Princess’ Mansion, if she was not given proper status, it would be the Princess’ Mansion that would suffer ridicule, and it could even affect Ah Ling and Luochen’s reputation in the future.

Dongfang Lianhua had also intended to visit the Empress Dowager once she felt slightly better, so she did not make any excuses.

After the meal, the Princess’ Mansion prepared a horse carriage and headed towards the Imperial Palace.

The carriage stopped outside the Imperial Palace, and Dongfang Lianhua was assisted out of the carriage by Nanny Gui; as soon as Feng Bailing stepped out of the carriage, she saw another carriage stopped at the palace gates.

The horses pulling the carriage were strong and mighty, their black coats gleaming; it was none other than Dugu Wu’s carriage.

From inside the carriage, a hand reached out.

The man’s hand was well-defined, slender yet powerful, wearing a tourmaline ring.

He first gave Dongfang Lianhua a slight nod as a greeting, then his gaze shifted to Feng Bailing.

She was not dressed in the garish reds of the Spring Banquet; due to the onset of spring, she was wearing less today.

She was in a cherry blossom pink trailing dress, with a subtly patterned waistbelt, and under her Seven Treasures Coral Hairpin, a matching colored scarf hid her flawed complexion, yet still highlighted her delicate eyebrows and enticing, fox-like eyes which seemed to speak at any moment.

Dressed up like a showy peacock to enter the palace!

Indecent!

Dugu Wu’s look could freeze someone solid in an instant.

“Princess Shengping, help me down from the carriage.”

Dugu Wu’s voice was low, with a hint of command.

Inside, Feng Bailing was resistant, but her body was obedient.

She picked up the hem of her dress and ran, quickly darting over to Dugu Wu’s side, gazing at him with almost worshipful eyes, as though handling an invaluable and rare antique; she clasped his hand with both of hers, not forgetting to squeeze a few extra times.