Chapter 248: Chapter 248

Jun Ning knew about this matter and was waiting for the Imperial Physician to examine the little beggar.

A Palace Attendant kneeling before her was looking at her flatteringly.

She let out a breath.

She didn’t think her mother consort’s pregnancy was a joyous event.

Because her mother consort now has both a son and a daughter, there is no need to endure the pain of childbirth again. Besides, her life has just gotten better, why not continue to enjoy it?

But how did she get pregnant again?

Oh my, does her mother consort have to go through the ordeal of childbirth again?

Jun Ning felt sorry for her mother consort and for herself.

Her mother consort’s childbirth was hard, and helping to raise the child, how easy could it be?

Is she supposed to finish raising her husband only to start raising her own brother or sister?

Ugh, living is so exhausting!

"Yi Yi, isn’t your mother consort’s pregnancy supposed to be a good thing? Why the long face?" Madam Qi asked in confusion.

Jun Ning was overwhelmed with tears and didn’t want to answer.

She didn’t want to return to the palace either.

What family sharing of joy?

Hmph! Don’t think she doesn’t know, the Emperor surely wants to use this chance to summon her back and continue forcing her to study.

Madam Qi intended to ask more, but the Imperial Physician treating the little beggar came out.

After greeting Jun Ning and Madam Qi, he said, "The little girl is fine now. After waking up, she needs to drink medicine for a few days to expel the cold and dampness from her body."

Madam Qi politely said, "Thank you, Imperial Physician."

"It’s my duty," the Imperial Physician courteously replied before continuing, "But the little girl’s body is extremely weak, and she needs proper care, otherwise, even when she grows up, she may be too frail to bear children."

If her body continues to remain weak, insisting on childbirth in the future would be a death sentence.

The Imperial Physician detailed these potential consequences to Jun Ning and Madam Qi.

Jun Ning silently noted these words in her heart.

Madam Qi, while responding to the physician, led him to prescribe a remedy.

At this moment, Jun Ning looked at the emaciated little beggar on the bed and made a bold decision.

It was... to take in the little beggar.

She wanted not only to take her in but also to keep her by her side.

As for whether the Emperor and Empress would agree?

She could slowly find a way to get their consent.

That could be gradually handled, no rush.

But for the little beggar, there was no time to wait; her condition couldn’t wait for Jun Ning to persuade the Emperor and Empress before taking her in; she needed to decide quickly. Otherwise, delaying further would be pushing the little beggar to death.

She had already cheated death once and luckily survived.

She couldn’t allow her to face death a second time, so Jun Ning had to make the decision to take her in.

The little beggar had already woken up and was deeply moved when she heard Jun Ning would take her in, crying for a long time before promising, "Miss, I will certainly follow you well and protect you from now on."

"Miss, I, Lan Xihe, will never forget the life-saving grace you gave me today."

When given the chance in the future, she would repay the favor.

Lan Xihe silently thought to herself.

"Do you have a name, Lan Xihe?" Jun Ning asked.

The little beggar nodded, "Yes, my name is Lan Xihe."

Jun Ning smiled, "Your name is very pretty, who gave it to you?"

"My mother gave it to me." Speaking of her mother, Lan Xihe’s eyes filled with longing, "Mother said, Xi He is the name of the Sun Goddess, and also a symbol of the sun. She hopes that when I grow up, I can be like the sun, illuminating the earth, asking for nothing in return. With a heart full of love, being useful to the country and the people."

Someone with such insight is definitely not an ordinary person.

Jun Ning was very curious about what kind of woman could teach her daughter these principles.

"What country are you from?" Jun Ning asked while looking at Lan Xihe’s blue eyes.

Perhaps, she could start with Lan Xihe’s eyes to help her find her parents.

Lan Xihe shook her head, "I don’t know."

Jun Ning was puzzled, this Lan Xihe was already seven and a half years old, by that age she should be able to remember, how could she not know what country she’s from?

And those blue eyes, there’s no way she could be from their Eastern Chu Kingdom.

Lan Xihe noticed Jun Ning’s doubt and explained, "I have been traveling the world with my parents since I was young and haven’t lived in my own country. And they never told me about their identity."

"So, you got lost while traveling the world with your parents?" Jun Ning smartly guessed the reason for Lan Xihe’s current plight.

Lan Xihe nodded sadly, "Sort of!"

"How muddle-headed, how careless your parents must be, to lose their own child?" Jun Ning couldn’t hold back her anger, what kind of parents are they?

Lan Xihe was deeply hurt by this, and started crying, feeling wronged.

She also wanted to know why her parents lost her.

This past year after being lost had been extremely difficult, she nearly died several times.

"Alright, enough crying, you will follow me in the future, and you’ll no longer be wronged." Jun Ning comforted Lan Xihe.

Lan Xihe nodded heavily, gratefully looking at Jun Ning.

After this, Lan Xihe ate a little something, and the maids from the National Guardian General Mansion helped her wash and dress up.

Once Lan Xihe was groomed, everyone realized what kind of fairy Jun Ning had rescued.

She had golden hair, light blue eyes, a high nose bridge. Though she appeared a bit dark-skinned, her skin was excellent, making her look like a doll. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵✶𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✶𝓷𝓮𝓽

There wasn’t anyone with such looks in Eastern Chu Kingdom.

Lan Xihe was truly unique!

She was really extremely beautiful!

If only she were a bit chubbier, she would certainly look even better.

Jun Ning was also stunned.

"You’re so beautiful." She admiringly praised.

There was another sentence, "You must be a foreigner," but Jun Ning didn’t say it out loud to avoid inviting unnecessary trouble for herself.

"Thank you for the compliment." Lan Xihe said, "Miss, you are very pretty too." Big eyes, fair skin, looking adorable and sweet.

"Alright, stop blowing rainbow farts, I’ve always known I’m beautiful." Jun Ning proudly stated.

Lan Xihe and Madam Qi sitting nearby couldn’t help but laugh at Jun Ning’s words.

This conceited child.

Jun Ning happily moved forward to hold Lan Xihe’s hand: "From now on, be my playmate! Don’t be a maid for me; playing with such a pretty doll every day would make me much happier."

Jun Ning undoubtedly had a penchant for beauty.

"How can this be appropriate?" Lan Xihe hesitantly asked.

Her current life was dependent on others, understanding the principles of doing more and asking for less was clear to her.

How could she dare to ask for much?