The Heir Apparent's Consort froze for a moment. She had assumed the young girl knew little more than music and dancing. She had never expected Jian Ruonan, at such a tender age, to understand medicine and divination.
Surely she was bluffing?
Leaving divination aside, how could a girl of ten or so possibly be skilled in medicine?
Even if Fifth Miss had studied under a miracle physician from birth, her medical skills could hardly amount to much.
"Then let us see Fifth Miss's medical skills," the Heir Apparent's Consort said with a smile. "To prevent cheating, we shall choose the patient from among the southwestern officials' wives. How does that sound?"
Jian Ruonan looked a little nervous and sucked in a sharp breath.
Seeing her reaction, the Heir Apparent's Consort looked even more pleased.
She really was boasting.
What could a little girl of ten or so know about medicine?
[Don't make me examine Madam Wang's nail fungus! That stuff is contagious!!!!]
The Heir Apparent's Consort: "..."
Madam Nail-Fungus Wang, who "ruled from behind the curtain," smiled. "Your Highness, I have a minor ailment. Sorry for the trouble, but would Fifth Miss take a look?"
Hah. You dared mock me? I'll make you pay.
I've been fretting over finding a physician who can treat this disease. Since that's how it is, Fifth Miss can kindly cure it for me!
Jian Ruonan took a step back.
The southwestern officials' wives perked up. At last, they could get Fifth Miss under their thumb!
[Hah, how vile and shameless-launching a viral attack!]
Jian Ruonan's large eyes darted around.
[Then don't blame me for showing no mercy!!]
[Not a single one of you here is getting away! If I don't give you all nail fungus, I'll write my name backward!]
The Heir Apparent's Consort: