Chapter 151: Rong Zhi Visits
The hat covered the two little horns on her head, and Qin Wanwan preened in front of the bronze mirror for a long time.
This fluffy little milk bun made even Shang Wuyang want to hug and pet her.
The little Qilin wearing a hat strode out boldly.
Then Doctor Xu took the pulse of the father and daughter.
Qin Wanwan’s body was fine, she was even lively and healthy.
However, the doctor still suggested she drink a bowl of ginger soup as a preventative measure, even if she wasn’t sick.
As for Shang Wuyang, Doctor Xu was surprised by how quickly his cold poison had been suppressed this time.
Shang Wuyang had experienced outbreaks of cold poison before, and each time it took at least seven or eight days to be completely suppressed.
During this time, Shang Wuyang would repeatedly feel a bone-chilling cold as if he were naked in the dead of winter.
Each time the cold poison was suppressed, he would be weak for a long time.
Now, although Shang Wuyang’s body was still weak, the cold poison would basically not recur.
“Strange, strange…”
Doctor Xu stroked his beard, looking at Shang Wuyang as if he had something to say but hesitated.
Shang Wuyang pretended not to see the questioning yet not daring to ask look and expression.
He couldn’t explain this matter himself.
While Shang Wuyang was being pricked like a hedgehog, the medicinal soup and ginger soup were also brought.
Qin Wanwan was holding Father Shang’s finger and asking him if it hurt.
“Daddy, does it really not hurt? It looks so painful to me.”
Shang Wuyang: “It doesn’t hurt.”
He was used to it; he had to go through this once or twice every year since contracting the poison.
“Master, Miss Wanwan needs to take her medicine.”
Two different bowls of soup were brought over; Qin Wanwan’s was ginger soup, but Shang Wuyang’s was a bowl of black medicinal soup.
Just smelling it made it seem very bitter.
The little Qilin looked at the ginger soup handed to her. It smelled spicy, and she licked it with her little tongue, immediately wrinkling her little brows.
She didn’t want to drink it.
The little one looked pitifully at Shang Wuyang.
“Daddy, why is what you’re drinking different from mine?”
She stood on tiptoe to get a closer look.
Shang Wuyang drank the medicine with a bowl in hand, his expression unchanged. Looking at him, one would think he was drinking water.
Soon, the bowl of medicine was finished.
Qin Wanwan took his empty bowl and brought her little nose close to smell it. It was bitter and didn’t smell good at all.
But Daddy didn’t seem to find it bitter at all when he drank it.
The little one, not believing it, stuck out her tongue and licked it. There was still some medicine juice left. The lick made her so bitter that her eyes went black, and her whole little body shivered.
Her face was scrunched up, and her eyes were teary.
“It’s so bitter, Daddy.”
Shang Wuyang tapped her hat.
“Curiosity about everything will only harm you.”
Qin Wanwan drooped her little face.
“Go drink the ginger soup, it’s to dispel the cold. After drinking it, eat some preserved fruit, and it won’t be so spicy.”
“Oh.”
The little Qilin obediently agreed, no longer disliking the ginger soup.
With comparison, Qin Wanwan felt that her ginger soup was truly delicious compared to the medicine Daddy drank!
…………
In the Prime Minister’s Mansion, Rong Zhi was reviewing documents submitted by his subordinates.
However, his mood was not calm, and the words falling on the documents seemed even more sharp.
Prime Minister Rong, dressed in a light blue robe and possessing an elegant demeanor, raised his eyes and pursed his lips as he looked toward the doorway.
The little one who had been clinging to him calling him Daddy yesterday had not appeared at his doorstep since this morning, and now it was afternoon.
Rong Zhi felt uneasy and put down his brush.
“Liu Qing.”
“Your subordinate is here.”
“Go investigate if something has happened next door.”
He ordered in a low voice.
Liu Qing paused for a moment, then quickly reacted and went out to receive the order.
Soon, he returned with news.
“Yesterday, it seemed someone was injured next door. Someone saw a doctor going in in a hurry.”
Rong Zhi became a little restless and stood up.
“I haven’t visited next door for so long. Liu Qing, prepare a gift, and we’ll go next door.”
He was surprisingly worried that the injured person might be Qin Wanwan.
Rong Zhi’s emotions were complicated, but he quickly found a reason to go next door.
It was only separated by a wall, and Rong Zhi soon stood in front of Shang Wuyang’s house.
His face bore his usual gentle and refined expression, and his whole demeanor exuded nobility and dignity.
The person at the door quickly went in to inform them. Qin Wanwan, knowing Father Rong had arrived, her expression became lively as she chewed on preserved fruit.
Without waiting for Rong Zhi to enter, she scuttled out with her short legs to greet him.
“Daddy Shang, I’ll go bring Father Rong in.”
She said and ran off without any hesitation.
Shang Wuyang had put on his robes and was resting against a chair.
That heartless little one ran so fast.
Rong Zhi waited at the entrance of the Shang mansion for only a few minutes before Qin Wanwan ran out faster than the servant.
“Daddy Daddy, Father Rong~”
The little one’s cheerful, childish voice could be heard, sounding exceptionally lively and not at all like someone who had been injured.
Rong Zhi’s lips turned down slightly.
“Daddy, are you here to see me? Daddy, do you miss me? I miss you so much.”
The little Qilin chattered non-stop.
Rong Zhi looked at the little one’s attire. Today, she was a fluffy little milk rabbit.
“Is that so? Why don’t I feel like you miss me that much?”
In his clear and resonant voice, there was a hint of sourness that even he didn’t notice.
Liu Qing behind him was stunned.
Was this something their Prime Minister would say?!
Qin Wanwan said with a serious face: “Because I miss Daddy in my heart. Daddy can’t read minds, so he wouldn’t know.”
She took Rong Zhi’s hand and walked into the mansion.
“Father Rong, it’s cold outside, let’s go inside to talk.”
She walked ahead, her short legs moving quickly, appearing quite busy.
“Daddy Shang is sick. Today, I was supposed to go to Father Rong to teach me to practice the zither.”
Hearing her words, Rong Zhi’s expression softened, and his usually aloof eyes unconsciously gained warmth.
Inside the main hall, Qin Wanwan led Rong Zhi in.
Shang Wuyang lazily raised his eyelids and glanced at him.
At this moment, Shang Wuyang was not wearing a human skin mask, and his androgynous, beautiful face was highly recognizable.
The two men exchanged a glance and then looked away.
There was no surprise in Rong Zhi’s eyes, indicating he already knew.
Shang Wuyang didn’t care either.
“Prime Minister Rong, your esteemed presence graces my humble mansion, truly making it shine.”
The words, which should have been pleasant, sounded sarcastic when spoken by him.
Rong Zhi maintained a gentle smile.
“I didn’t know City Lord Shang was injured. The gift I brought might not be to your liking.”
The gift he had someone bring was a small white jade horse for children to play with.
Qin Wanwan looked from one to the other, scratching her face in bewilderment. Why did it feel like the two Daddies were talking strangely?
Rong Zhi sat down and beckoned to Qin Wanwan.
“Come here.”
The little Qilin immediately trotted over happily.
“For you.”
Qin Wanwan really liked the little horse.
“Thank you, Father Rong~”
The little one’s words were sweet, and she generously gave Rong Zhi a bright, clean smile.
“Daddy, do you want to eat strawberries? Wanwan will go pick some.”
