Chapter 363: Da Feng is My Beautiful Sister

It was a thin, blue-covered book with the five large characters for ’Treatise on Variable Wind-Cold Conditions’ written on it.

"Is this... a medical book?"

Ji Youran hummed affirmatively, then waved his hand. "Go back and study it. In due course, I’ll send someone to find you. At that time, I will test your knowledge."

Zhao Fei was stunned.

What does this mean?

He was at a loss for a moment, but he could finally leave this place, which was the relief he had been hoping for. So, clutching the book, Zhao Fei turned and ran.

A maid, carrying a change of clothes for Ji Youran, entered the courtyard, bumping right into him.

The maid stopped in her tracks, gazing at Zhao Fei’s panicked state and muttered, "Why does he look like he’s fleeing for his life? The Second Young Master isn’t going to eat him!"

Ji Youran, however, was in high spirits. "What do you know? He’s just an efficient person!"

With that, he went off to tend to his medicinal herbs.

Clutching the book, Zhao Fei ran out of the Ji Mansion. His mind involuntarily replayed the day’s events, and he felt a deep gratitude for the timely appearance of his benefactor, who had saved him once again.

Thinking of his benefactor, Zhao Fei couldn’t help but reflect.

My benefactor has gone to the Palace. I wonder when she’ll return? Come to think of it, I learned her name today and her identity as the Eldest Princess. Yet, during the meal, I didn’t even dare to look at her face when she lifted her veil to eat.

He had sneaked a peek, but too many people were crowded around her. He only caught sight of half of an ordinary, child-like face.

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Xiaosuisui, who had just entered the Palace gates, suddenly sneezed.

Xie Pan’Er became anxious. "What happened? Why did you suddenly sneeze? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Xiaosuisui shook her head. "No!"

"Really? Focus again. Are you sure there’s nothing uncomfortable?"

Xiaosuisui seriously focused on her body again, then shook her head decisively. "Really, no! I’m not sick!"

"That’s good. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, you must tell me!"

"Okay, I understand, pretty sister!"

A CRY echoed from the distance, and then a magnificently beautiful large bird flew toward them.

Suisui clapped her hands joyfully, "Phoenix! Phoenix!"

The Phoenix flew over and landed before Suisui, lowering her head to Suisui’s feet.

Nanny Xiao watched in utter astonishment, but only for an instant before understanding dawned in her heart.

So that’s it. The Phoenix’s sudden calm after her earlier rampage was because she heard the Empress Dowager mention the Eldest Princess’s name.

Xiaosuisui gazed at the Phoenix lowering her head to her feet. She instinctively reached out to stroke her feathers, the touch familiar, just like petting Xiaobai’s head.

Xie Pan’Er watched her actions, her heart pounding with fear. "Eldest Princess, be careful! The Phoenix might hurt you!"

She hastily reminded her.

The moment she spoke, the Phoenix sharply lifted her head and let out a loud CRY at Xie Pan’Er.

She looked furious!

Xiaosuisui giggled, took Xie Pan’Er’s hand, and guided it to stroke the Phoenix too.

"Phoenix, this is pretty sister, my pretty sister!"

The Phoenix visibly deflated. Her noble head drooped, allowing her master and this so-called ’pretty sister’ to stroke her head as if she were a common cat.

This scene of Xiaosuisui and Xie Pan’Er petting the Phoenix’s head was witnessed by Nanny Xiao and the National Master. The latter had been ordered into the Palace to investigate the Celestial Dao’s warning and the cause of the Phoenix’s agitation. Both were utterly astounded.

Nanny Xiao, recalling the morning’s events, had some speculations, so she managed to suppress her shock.

The National Master, however, was different.

Just now, when the Phoenix raised her head, it looked as if she was about to attack the Eldest Princess in anger!