0p0 Chapter 247 Care
Chapter 247 Care
He hurriedly walked into the mansion, followed the winding corridor, and finally arrived at the Qiyan Pavilion where Princess Xuan lived.
"My lady, Miss Bai has arrived."
Cai Lian's clear voice was heard, and as the curtain was opened, she led Cui Rong into the room.
Princess Xuan leaned weakly on the soft couch, her face as pale as paper. The sleeve of one arm was rolled up, revealing a shocking burn on her exposed skin. It was red, swollen and painful, so much so that the little girl could only hold a basin and let her soak her arm in cold water to relieve the pain. However, the sweat on the princess' forehead was still rolling down, and her pain was obvious.
Cui Rong's heart tightened when she saw this, and she quickly stepped forward and asked with concern: "How could the princess be injured so seriously?"
"It was just carelessness that caused me to be scalded by the hot water."
Princess Xuan's nonchalant answer could not conceal the pain in her heart.
Unfortunately, the burn was located in a place that was difficult to talk about. Most of the imperial physicians in the palace were men, making it inconvenient for them to diagnose and treat the patient. Bai Wei's reputation for superb medical skills had long been spread throughout the capital, and a female doctor with such skills as her was naturally the object of competition for invitations from various families.
Wan'er approached cautiously, examined the injury carefully, and then re-bandaged the wound for the princess very carefully.
The burn extended from the arm to the back of the hand, and the sleeve was tightly attached to the skin. It was obvious that the injury was serious.
For a woman, it would be very annoying to be left with scars.
Princess Xuan's face turned pale with pain, and her whole body was trembling slightly. Wan'er frowned and comforted her gently: "Princess, bear with it. If it is not cleaned thoroughly, the wound will get worse."
When approaching the princess, Wan'er smelled a faint medicinal fragrance. This kind of medicine is usually used for the recuperation of the injured. Princess Xuan had no external injuries, so why would she take this kind of medicine?
Considering the assassination incident in Xiangrui Tower last night, King Xuan must have been injured. And the medicine that originally belonged to King Xuan was now contaminated by King Xuan's wife. Wan'er suddenly had some vague speculations in her mind.
In Prince Xuan's Palace, apart from Prince Xuan, who else could be so bold as to do such a thing to the princess?
The dignified Xuanwang Mansion, with its unrivaled princess, could actually suffer such humiliation.
Wan'er didn't say anything, but continued to clean the wound for the princess silently. Then she took out a special ointment and applied it gently: "This ointment is specially used to treat burns. Princess, apply it three times a day. When the wound gets better, use my cream. The scar will gradually fade. Princess, take good care of it, and there will be no marks left."
Princess Xuan forced a bitter smile, her face still pale: "Even if it leaves a scar, it doesn't matter."
"Your Highness, what you said is not true. Scars on the body affect your appearance. Miss Bai's cream is a well-known scar removal product. It will definitely restore your Highness to her original state."
Cai Lian interrupted anxiously.
Princess Xuan did not speak again, but at this moment, a little girl came running over breathlessly and reported: "Princess, the prince asks you to come over immediately."
Cai Lian's face changed slightly, and she asked anxiously: "The princess is seriously injured, how can we go?"
Princess Xuan shook her head gently, with a look in her eyes that was difficult to read: "Cai Lian..."
Cai Lian had a lot of words in her heart like a spring about to overflow, but she was forced to suppress them. She had to purse her lips, close her mouth and say no more.
"I feel much better now. I'll be there soon."
King Xuan's voice carried a hint of unquestionableness, but it also concealed deep fatigue.
Not only was he seriously injured at this moment, he also suffered unprecedented setbacks in the court and was in a bad mood.
Cai Lian knew very well that obedience was the best option in this situation, so she silently helped Princess Xuan put on the exquisite outer robe.
The wide and soft sleeves perfectly concealed the shocking burn marks on her arms, leaving only a faint outline that was barely visible under the clothes.
"Today, thanks to Miss Bai, please accept this consultation fee."
Princess Xuan's voice was gentle yet firm. What she handed over was not only an exquisite wooden box that had been prepared in advance, but also her deep recognition of Bai Wan'er's medical skills.
The wooden box was gently opened, and the ten gold bars shining inside came into view. They were heavy, representing weight and respect.
Wan'er was shocked by the sudden generous thank-you gift. The moment she took it with both hands, she said sincerely, "Thank you, Princess."
And Princess Xuan, even though she was dressed neatly, behind her forced smile was unspeakable tenacity and helplessness.
She suggested, "Why don't you go with me when Miss Bai leaves."
The words were gentle, but seemed to reveal a hidden expectation.
"Yes."
Wan'er answered softly, with strange emotions surging in her heart. She followed the dignified and steady back of Princess Xuan and stepped deeper into the palace gate.
She couldn't help but think that even if Princess Xuan's burned arm was carefully wrapped with a silk scarf, it would be difficult to hide the pain, but she was still able to maintain such demeanor. This was probably the responsibility and pride of being a member of the royal family.
"Although there is a silk scarf on your arm, it is easy to stick to it. It is better to go back and change clothes as soon as possible."
Wan'er's concern was evident in her words and she couldn't help but remind him.
Hearing this, Princess Xuan smiled with a hint of bitterness and said softly, "Thank you for your concern. I heard that Miss Bai is a great doctor. This little scar is really nothing to me."
"You are too kind, Princess."
Wan'er responded modestly. She felt both honored and responsible for Princess Xuan's trust in her.
"I hope Miss Bai won't mention today's incident to anyone else."
Princess Xuan spoke earnestly, her eyes revealing a seriousness that brooked no refusal.
Wan'er nodded seriously, with a determined light in her eyes: "Don't worry, Princess, I will never speak rashly about the affairs of the royal family."
"The royal family..."
Princess Xuan's lips curled up into a meaningful smile, which seemed to contain thousands of words, yet everything was implied.
Just as the two of them were slowly walking into the corridor and preparing to leave, the servant's enthusiastic voice came from afar: "Master Xie, please come this way."
Wan'er looked up involuntarily and unexpectedly found that it was Song Yanyi. She was stunned. Could it be that Yanjing City was so small that she met him unexpectedly so often?
At the same time, Song Yanyi also noticed them, and bowed politely, saying in a gentle and elegant manner: "Hello, Princess."
Princess Xuan nodded gently in return, her tone showing a polite distance: "Thank you, sir."
However, when her eyes inadvertently swept across the figure following closely behind Song Yanyi, the expression on her face froze in an instant, as if time had stopped at this moment.
Su Yan, he did not raise his head, but bowed calmly: "Greetings, Princess."
This action made Princess Xuan stand there in a daze, unable to respond for a long time. The air around her seemed to condense, filled with an indescribable atmosphere of tension.
Cui Rongrong sensitively captured this sudden change and looked back in confusion.