Lang Xuan went to the bathroom twice more and finally felt a little more comfortable.
Linlin fed her some hot water and continued massaging her.
Lang Xuan was very embarrassed.
Everyone is tired from their journey, and it's already past midnight...
So, despite her reluctance, she said, "Your Highness, I'm alright now. You should go and rest."
I'm not tired.
Lang Xuan was tongue-tied and didn't know what to say for a moment.
But he had been sitting by the bed the whole time, twisting his body to massage his stomach. How could he not be tired?
I don't know what possessed her, but she blurted out, "Then you should lie down too."
As she spoke, she moved a little further inside.
Lang Xuan then realized what had happened and wished she could slap herself.
Is she inviting me, or is she inviting me?
But honestly, all she wanted was for him to lie down and rest; she hadn't thought of anything else.
Fortunately, Linlin smiled and declined, "No need, I often stay up late. You're asleep, I'll go get some more sleep."
Lang Xuan nodded quickly.
She was so shocked by her own words that she didn't want to hear them anymore.
Go to sleep, Lang Xuan, go to sleep now!
Once you're asleep, the Prince can go to sleep too.
Linlin couldn't help but laugh as she watched her forcefully close her eyes.
She brought herself so much joy every day.
This silly little crybaby, it really breaks my heart.
Lang Xuan was exhausted from all the commotion, so despite her excitement, she fell asleep.
Linlin pulled the blanket up for her before returning to the bed.
I didn't dare to fall asleep because I was worried that she would have another stomachache.
The next morning, an excited Yanran came to find Lang Xuan.
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law--"
"Shh, keep your voice down." Lang Xuan had already gotten up and was quietly tidying up the bedding. Hearing this, she quickly went out and made a shushing gesture.
"What's wrong? My brother hasn't gotten up yet?" Yanran asked curiously.
"The Prince slept too late yesterday; let him sleep a little longer."
"So you go to bed early?" Yanran winked.
Lang Xuan had no idea that she was overthinking things, and honestly replied, "I also go to bed late, but it's okay, I don't do anything."
Yuwen Duo requires a lot of mental and physical exertion, so he needs plenty of rest.
Whether she sleeps more or less, she'll be confused anyway.
Yanran: "Tsk tsk, I understand."
Lang Xuan: What do you know? I'm completely baffled by your inexplicable expression.
"I think you're asking for trouble."
Lang Xuan didn't recognize it, but Linlin to be asleep inside, did.
Yanran laughed heartily, "Big brother, I knew you were pretending to be asleep! Get up quickly, the tide's gone out again. But it's okay, it doesn't matter whether you go or not, I'm taking sister-in-law!"
The brother and sister hurt each other in various ways.
Linlin said coldly, "Wait here, I'm going too."
Whether he goes or not doesn't really matter to Yanran; but if he doesn't go, what if the little crybaby's tummy gets upset again?
"If you're alright," Linlin said, "Go find a doctor."
Yanran was startled. "Big brother, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lang Xuan blushed, gently rubbed her stomach, and whispered, "It's me..."
"Sister-in-law," Yanran's eyes lit up, "You're pregnant!"
Lang Xuan quickly replied, "No, no, I think I ate something bad last night."
"That's not necessarily true! I'll go find a doctor right now!" Yanran ran out like a gust of wind.
Lang Xuan: Yes, she had been trying to win him over; Yuwen Duo liked her, but she couldn't just get pregnant on her own!
He declined all my "enthusiastic" invitations last night.
Yuwen Duo said she was still young.
She should try her best to eat more and grow up quickly.
"Ignore her." Linlin pushed open the door and went out. She was dressed, and her black hair was casually draped behind her back. It was blown by the wind, giving her a Wei-Jin style of flowing sleeves and long robes. Lang Xuan looked away shyly, but couldn't help but steal glances.
It's beautiful no matter how you look at it.
Linlin noticed her subtle movements and found it amusing. She then said, "It's best to have a doctor check on you to put your mind at ease. Just consider it a pulse check; don't overthink it."
"Um."
She knew he was good to her, and she appreciated it.
She will treat him better!
"Your Highness, I'll go and cook the porridge first."
Linlin: "... Someone's making porridge this morning, come in and help me comb my hair."
"Good."
She was more than willing.
Lang Xuan, be more reserved!
After combing Linlin's hair, the accompanying Imperial Physician Wang arrived.
Imperial Physician Wang, the head of the Imperial Medical Academy, greatly admired Tang Zhuyun's medical skills and consulted her extensively.
Tang Zhuyun greatly admired his dedication to research, so she shared all her knowledge with him.
When Linlin came to Liaodong this time, she personally went to invite Imperial Physician Wang to come with Linlin to Liaodong.
Imperial Physician Wang was quite skilled; he actually diagnosed that Lang Xuan had felt unwell after eating seafood the day before, but he also said that she was fine now.
Lang Xuan blushed and said, "I won't be greedy anymore."
Linlin was relieved.
Yanran: "Sister-in-law, the Five Animal Frolics drawing is finished. Take a look at it when you have time. It's good for your health and will give you a good appetite."
Linlin glared at her. "Go find Cui Xiaoqiu!"
"Haha, my brother's afraid you're too strong and he can't beat you."
Linlin misses her little sister, who was always well-behaved and followed her around when she was little.
Look at how badly Cui Xiaoqiu has spoiled this child!
After lunch, the group went to the beach.
After the high tide receded, several fishing women taught the children how to go beachcombing.
Ren Yingying insisted on finding a boat to go out to sea, Qu Nian, fearing she would get seasick and have a miscarriage, lied through his teeth and said, "The sea is too rough."
Ren Yingying: "Where is the strong wind?"
"It's calm here, but windy inside. You can ask around if you don't believe me. Hey, I saw a crab!"
"Where? Where?" Ren Yingying's attention was immediately drawn.
Lang Xuan, standing on the rocks by the sea, was overjoyed to see the countless tiny snails she couldn't name.
"Your Highness, so many—"
Linlin smiled and nodded.
The fisherwoman told them that although these small snails were tiny, they could be boiled and the meat picked out with a needle to eat as a pastime, a kind of "sunflower seed" for people living by the sea.
Another woman said, "Picking out the meat to make dumplings is also excellent, but it's too much work."
I don't mind the effort, as long as it tastes good.
Lang Xuan decided to pick some to make dumplings for Yuwen Duo when she got back.
Yanran caught crabs all the way into the sea, her pants Zidu getting soaked. Cui Xiaoqiu took her to the carriage to change.
It was quite lively for a while.
The group of people brought only one maid, Jiang'er, with them, but she was hardly needed.
Jiang'er was happily collecting starfish and seashells by herself.
After Lang Xuan finished picking up the small snails, she came over to watch Jiang'er pick up starfish and laughed, "Jiang'er, why are you picking up so many? I heard them say that you can't eat these."
Jiang'er said with a grin, "I'll take it back to Miss Baoxuan."
Lang Xuan belatedly realized that Baoxuan hadn't come along.
Why didn't Baoxuan come?
"The princess is coming to Liaodong to meet her relatives, and she's waiting for her, afraid of missing out. Actually, she also wants to come."
"Oh."
Whether Baoxuan is there or not, she no longer seems to care at all.