Because of last night's extraordinary medical revival, most Imperial Physicians were fairly convinced of Li Xianyun's medical skills, but there were also those who did not believe in her.
They thought Li Xianyun didn't have any real talents, and that last night was purely a fluke—a blind cat running into a dead rat.
Li Xianyun could naturally see what these people were thinking, but saving lives took priority, so she didn't mind.
In this world, if one were to fuss over every little thing, wouldn't that be exhausting?
Under the guidance of Li Xianyun, Wu Mu had just finished massaging Xiao Dilu when Huo Dun came over with a bowl of fragrant millet porridge.
He walked up to Li Xianyun and said, "Your Highness."
Li Xianyun said, "Help him sit up."
Wu Mu immediately and carefully helped Xiao Dilu up.
Li Xianyun held the bowl, sat by the bed, scooped a spoonful of porridge, and prepared to feed Xiao Dilu.
She was the Princess, how could she feed a subject?
Huo Dun hurriedly reached out to take the bowl, saying, "Your Highness, let me do it."
"It's alright."
If Yelu Yan could feed Xiao Dilu, then what couldn't she do?
Besides, in the Khitan, many matters relied on Yelu Yan, and his affairs always had to be handled with the utmost care and effort.
Huo Dun had thought Xiao Dilu would not be able to eat, but surprisingly, Xiao Dilu ate spoon by spoon, and in no time the bottom of the porcelain bowl was visible.
Huo Dun said joyfully, "I will go get another bowl."
Li Xianyun said, "No need, Minister Xiao hasn't been eating much in the past few days. Sudden excessive eating is bad for the spleen and stomach; it's better to increase the amount slowly."
So that was the case. Huo Dun scratched his head and innocently let out a "Oh."
Approaching 11 AM, Li Xianyun gave a few more instructions to Huo Dun, then took her entourage back to her sleeping palace.
Having slept little last night and been busy all morning, Li Xianyun felt she could barely keep going.
During lunch, she was almost falling asleep.
Zhuo Ma looked at Li Xianyun's youthful face, still showing signs of immaturity. It was said she had passed the age of eighteen, but her naturally exquisite and chubby baby face made her look like a child.
Especially now, as she almost fell asleep while eating, she was so genuine and adorable, completely lacking the incisiveness she had in front of the Grand Imperial Consort and the Commandery Princess.
After lunch, Li Xianyun's eyes were red with sleepiness. She said to Youlan and Zhuo Ma, "I am tired and will sleep for a while. You should rest too."
Youlan said, "Alright."
Zhuo Ma was stunned, as she had never seen such an approachable master before.
Watching Li Xianyun's delicate figure from behind, Zhuo Ma turned to Youlan and asked, "Aren't we going to serve her?"
Youlan said, "No need, the master will take care of herself neatly. If we go, we'll only cause trouble."
Zhuo Ma was once again quite taken aback.
Without her makeup, Li Xianyun lay on the vast bed, closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep. Just before sleeping, she thought about installing a mosquito net over the bed to avoid mosquito bites.
She was the type who tended to attract mosquitoes.
After finishing his official duties, Yelu Yan went to the palace where Xiao Dilu was staying. Upon entering, he saw Huo Dun and several Palace Servants dozing off by the bedside.
In these past few days, as Xiao Dilu had been unwell, no one in the palace had really rested.
Seeing Xiao Dilu getting better and better, everyone's minds had somewhat relaxed.
Unconsciously, they had begun to doze off.
The sight made Yelu Yan's expression darken.
Jinwu understood Yelu Yan's expression, walked over, and kicked each of the Palace Servants, stopping short when he reached Huo Dun; after all, he couldn't beat Huo Dun, could he? Instead, he patted Huo Dun vigorously on the shoulder, and Huo Dun immediately woke up. Along with the other Palace Servants, they knelt down and begged for forgiveness, saying, "Khan, please forgive us."
Yelu Yan said displeased, "Is this how you are supposed to look after Minister Xiao?"
Huo Dun trembled and said, "Reporting to the Khan, the Princess stayed here all morning, gave medicine, and fed millet porridge. She also had someone massage and bathe Minister Xiao. Seeing Minister Xiao getting better and better, we just..."
Yelu Yan had not expected Li Xianyun to return after leaving the Empress Dowager's Palace and to have done so much.
Seeing a slight change in Yelu Yan's expression, Huo Dun added, "Also, the Princess said that Minister Xiao's prescription should change daily, and she will come over every day."
Yelu Yan glanced at Huo Dun and walked to the bedside, saying quietly, "The Princess is the Princess, and you are you. If I find you neglecting your duties again, you will be sent to the border."
Huo Dun and the others hurriedly replied, "Yes!"
Yelu Yan looked down at Xiao Dilu, and though he was still in a coma, his complexion had greatly improved.
"You say Minister Xiao had his meal?" Yelu Yan asked.
Huo Dun replied, "Yes, the Princess personally made the millet porridge and fed Minister Xiao."
An unusual expression flashed across Yelu Yan's face. He had thought she might be just like the noblewomen of past dynasties who came for political marriages, better suited for adoration in a shrine, yet she turned out to be without any pretense at all.
The daughter educated by Prince Rui was indeed different.
The fact that Xiao Dilu was able to eat indicated his health had improved significantly, easing Yelu Yan's worries considerably.