The imperial princes and royal kings exchanged shocked glances, showing genuine admiration, while Si Yi maintained an inscrutable expression, lost in thought.
Lu Yixian’s face turned green with anger; he did not expect Ning Wanwan, a mere woman, to articulate her arguments with such eloquence and quick wit. Given her status as a noble princess and future imperial consort, he hesitated to argue further, fearing a negative outcome.
After some thought, Lu Yixian stiffly said, “What the Princess says… makes sense.” He cleared his throat awkwardly and said, “Next, let us discuss…”
Si Zhan waited for the noon bell but did not receive another note from Ning Wanwan, feeling uneasy and wondering if she was angered by Yuan Zhu’s remarks.
Lu Yixian left the classroom amid the respectful send-off of the students.
Ning Wanwan unconsciously followed Lu Yixian out of the classroom, her mind fixated on a passage from the “Golden Cabinet Synopsis” about the Fuzhuang pulse, indicating abdominal fullness and associated symptoms, and the appropriate treatments. So absorbed was she that she nearly tripped while crossing the threshold.
Fu Yi quickly stepped in to support her, reproaching gently, “My noble Princess, can’t you pay a bit more attention?”
Ning Wanwan steadied herself and offered a sheepish smile, saying, “I know, I know.”
As they left, she glanced at Yuan Bi, considering asking about Yuan Zhu’s absence but decided against it, recalling that Yuan Bi hadn’t known her in her previous life. She abandoned the idea and continued on with Fu Yi.
He then expressed his gratitude to Ning Wanwan, saying, “Thank you, noble person, for saving Xuetuan in time. Otherwise, its leg would have been ruined. May I ask your honored name?”
This servant wishes to report to Pure Consort and express gratitude for your kindness.”
Ning Wanwan shook her head, “It was just a small gesture, no need to worry.”
Presumably, Pure Consort was anxiously waiting for Xuetuan. Wan Shun, bowing slightly, said: “If that’s the case, this servant will take Xuetuan and bid farewell.”
Ning Wanwan nodded, watching Wan Shun leave with Xuetuan.
Unexpectedly, Wan Shun was still a person from Pure Consort’s palace. Who knows how he later became the most trusted supervisor of Si Zhan?
Si Yi and the Fourth Prince emerged from the inner door of Yan Yi Pavilion, their eyes on Ning Wanwan’s retreating figure.
