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For a moment, I was too shocked to speak.

Xiao Jinyan, as the Crown Prince of Daxia, should have shown great hospitality to Ouyang Leyuan, his lifesaver.

He instructed the Palace Maid to bring up several pastries and a pot of fine tea.

Feng Wuyou talked with Ouyang Jingyuan for quite a while, and she hadn’t forgotten about his illness.

"Brother Ayuan, how have you been feeling lately? Have you been ill?"

Ouyang Jingyuan felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this, surprised that she still remembered his condition.

"I have been taking my medicine consistently, and I haven’t fallen ill, though I do sometimes feel very tired. Even after sleeping well at night, I still feel like sleeping during the day."

Feng Wuyou was all too aware of Ouyang Jingyuan’s health. The thought of his limited time left always made her very sad.

"I’ll check your pulse later."

Ouyang Jingyuan replied, "Okay."

As Ouyang Leyuan sipped her tea, she glanced at Xiao Jinyan opposite her. He was now the Crown Prince, the future sovereign, entitled to the Three Palaces, Six Courts, and seventy-two concubines. There was still hope for her.

Even if she couldn’t become the Crown Princess, becoming a Concubine would be quite good.

The important thing was to stay by his side.

Ever since meeting Xiao Jinyan, Ouyang Leyuan found that no man could compare to him, whether in looks or presence.

If she were to marry, it would have to be to a man like Xiao Jinyan; otherwise, her life would be in vain.

"Your Highness, since it’s my first time in Daxia, I’m not familiar with this place. How about you show me around?"

Xiao Jinyan said, "If the Princess wishes to go out, I will have Prince Cheng accompany you later. I have many official duties to attend to."

Ouyang Leyuan expressed some dissatisfaction, "Are you that busy? Can’t you deal with it later?"

Xiao Jinyan explained, "My father has only recently recovered from a serious illness, and all the major and minor affairs of the court are being handled by me. The official duties are urgent and cannot be delayed."

Ouyang Jingyuan looked at his sister, aware of her intentions.

"Leyuan, don’t be unreasonable."

Ouyang Leyuan retorted unconvinced, "When have I been unreasonable?"

Ouyang Jingyuan didn’t respond to Ouyang Leyuan, his gaze turning to Xiao Jinyan with an apologetic tone, "Your Highness is busy with official duties, no need to accompany us personally."

Xiao Jinyan said, "Excuse me."

After Xiao Jinyan had left, Feng Wuyou began to check Ouyang Jingyuan’s pulse.

Ouyang Jingyuan waited quietly.

Feng Wuyou’s expression grew solemn. Ouyang Jingyuan’s condition had not miraculously improved; he was simply maintaining it with medication.

"Once I finish up with this busy period, I’ll prepare more medicine for you."

The illness of Concubine Han remained undiagnosed, and she had been looking through Medical Books today in hope of finding a treatment.

Therefore, she temporarily had no time to prepare medicine. She needed to formulate a new prescription, which wasn’t a short task.

Ouyang Jingyuan spoke gently, "There’s no rush. I still have some of the last batch you made up for me."

Ouyang Leyuan felt discontent and, looking across at Feng Wuyou, asked tentatively, "There must be many women around His Highness, right?"

Feng Wuyou had just picked up her tea cup when she heard Ouyang Leyuan’s words, looked up at her and said, "There used to be many women, but not so much anymore."

Ouyang Leyuan’s eyes filled with confusion, "What do you mean?"

Feng Wuyou lifted her tea cup and took a couple of sips before saying faintly, "That’s a matter within the palace. Surely there’s no need to explain in detail to you, is there?"

Ouyang Leyuan frowned slightly, dissatisfied. It couldn’t be possible that there was only the Crown Princess by His Highness’s side; there had to be other women.

When Xiao Jinyan finished his work, he returned to find Ouyang Leyuan and Ouyang Jingyuan still in Hehuan Hall.

"I have ordered a sumptuous evening meal to be prepared. The Prince and Princess will join me for dinner later."

Ouyang Leyuan, seeing that Xiao Jinyan had returned, stood up happily, "That sounds great. It’s my first time in Daxia, so I’m eager to try the delicacies."

Ouyang Jingyuan said, "I’d be glad to comply."

Suddenly, a sweet and milky voice came from outside the door, "Father, I’m back."

Susu, hands on the door, padded over the threshold with her short legs, then ran inside, leaping into Xiao Jinyan’s arms.

"Father, I want meat for dinner."

Xiao Jinyan squatted down in front of his daughter, her cheeks flushed from running, and said gently, "Alright, for dinner, shall we prepare four-joy meatballs for you?"

Susu held Xiao Jinyan’s handsome face in her hands and planted a kiss on his cheek, "Father is the best."

Ouyang Leyuan saw a child of about three years old, disbelief and shock in her eyes.

"You already have a daughter?" This was unexpected to her.

"Father, Mother,"

Taotao, leaning on the doorframe, briskly ran inside with her little short legs. Seeing her sister nestled in their father’s arms, she plunged into their mother’s embrace.