CHAPTER 186: CHAPTER 186: FULL MOON CEREMONY

The Second Princess usually calmed down easily in her arms, but now it was no use.

No matter how they coaxed her, she kept crying.

Her voice wasn’t particularly loud, but it wasn’t as weak and milky as before.

"Could it be a stomachache?"

A stomachache?

When everyone heard this, they immediately looked at the Second Princess.

How could such a small child have a stomachache?

Besides the wet nurse’s milk, she hasn’t even had any medicine.

If she has a stomachache now, what could have caused it?

In fact, Doctor Dou was merely guessing.

He had once heard Doctor Cheng mention that some infants experience abdominal pain after birth.

The only solution was to massage them gently and they’d gradually get better as they grew older.

"Perhaps you could lay the Second Princess flat, and I could gently rub her stomach," said Doctor Dou.

Lin Wanyi was half-believing, half-doubtful, but she laid the Second Princess flat.

Her tiny limbs struggled vigorously, and her body twisted fiercely.

Doctor Dou began to softly massage her belly in a back-and-forth motion.

When her cries gradually subsided, he increased the pressure slightly.

Perhaps Doctor Dou’s technique was superb, or maybe it was effective treatment.

The Second Princess slowly calmed down from her agitated crying.

Lin Wanyi watched with delight, realizing that her discomfort was indeed in her stomach.

"Heavens, we didn’t know the Second Princess was uncomfortable, and kept thinking maybe she was hungry or sleepy,"

"For peaceful children, leave them a bit hungry and a bit chilly. Doctor Cheng mentioned that children over a month old can easily get upset stomachs from overfeeding; more feeding only worsens their irritability."

Among those present, Lin Wanyi had never raised a child.

Besides the wet nurse, Nanny Ji and Nanny Du, no one else had given birth to a child.

So soothing to sleep and care wasn’t an issue, but delving further wasn’t possible.

Everyone saw that the Second Princess was much more comfortable now, and they all smiled in relief.

Everyone carefully learned Doctor Dou’s technique.

After all, who knew if the Second Princess would cry again; it was good to have a countermeasure.

The night sky was high and bright.

It was everyone’s first time resting in Ruiyang Pavilion.

The Second Prince and Second Princess slept fairly well, but Lin Wanyi felt a little sleepy yet couldn’t fully fall asleep.

Tomorrow would be the Mid-Autumn Festival night.

If it were before, the whole family would be eagerly awaiting a reunion.

But this year is different.

She turned from a daughter of her parents into the one the Second Prince and Second Princess relied on.

The sudden change in identity made her somewhat uneasy, and most importantly, the Emperor was not present.

Lin Wanyi had never tethered her life and future to the Emperor’s favor, so she could remain composed with his absence.

Even though she missed him, it wasn’t enough to cause lovesickness.

Yet staring at the full moon in the night’s sky unexpectedly stirred some wistfulness.

Reflecting on her journey.

The Emperor indeed had put a lot of thought into her.

His ongoing protection, tolerance, and even some favoritism towards the Dong Family and the Lin Family.

To ensure her safety in the harem, he even used other concubines as shields.

He even repeatedly reprimanded Chu Daying and Lin Guifei for her.

To say she wasn’t moved would be a lie, but to say she was truly heartened...

It seemed Lin Wanyi had always been controlling herself not to be moved.

Thinking of this, a faint smile inadvertently appeared on her lips.

If Nanny Du had seen this scene, she might have given a knowing smile as well.

These matters of love are always unclear and ambiguous.

Often, one is deeply involved without realizing, only discovering it through the insight of others.

Lin Wanyi was like this.

She spent a sleepless night tossing and turning until just before dawn when she remained in bed.

Xia An entered quietly, and seeing the dark circles under her eyes knew she had not slept well the night before.

He didn’t dwell on the reasons, simply covering her with a blanket before leaving quietly.

On his way out, he coincidentally encountered Eunuch Qiu Ming coming over.

He softly spoke.

"Eunuch Qiu, the lady slept late last night and hasn’t woken up yet. If there are other matters, maybe it could wait for another two hours."

Xia An was well aware of Lin Wanyi’s routine.

Thus he spoke this way.

Qiu Ming nodded and said soothingly,

"No worries, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Second Princess’s full moon ceremony are already prepared, one at noon and one in the evening. It won’t affect anything; let her rest more."

"Mm."

In the traveling palace, only they "stood alone."

They should naturally rest more, for such comfortable days might not last long in the future.

Qiu Ming glanced at the quiet room.

In his heart, he felt that the lady could still rest in Ruiyang Pavilion now.

All because of a lower status without her children.

If in the future, when she is better and has her own prince.

This peaceful life might be unachievable.

Thinking so, it’s best to relax now, taking advantage of the opportunity.

He then turned to go outside, continuing to oversee the new servants and palace maids at work.

The newcomers were still doing various chores, and no new people had appeared by Lin Wanyi, the Second Prince, or the Second Princess.

Qiu Ming was cautious and methodical in his work; without complete assurance, he wouldn’t bring people to the main figures.

They had to learn the rules and discipline themselves to have any hope of advancement.

This was something he always pursued.

With daylight dawning, people outside awoke one by one.

Yet they intentionally avoided the vicinity of the main room, allowing Lin Wanyi to have a peaceful and restful sleep.

When she awoke, she discovered the sun was already high in the sky.

She quickly sat up and called out to the outside.

"Xia An."

Xia An had been waiting, and upon hearing this, immediately opened the door and entered.

Seeing Lin Wanyi well-rested, her own mood lifted.

"My lady has finally awoken, any longer and it would be time for lunch."

Lin Wanyi rarely slept in unless ill; otherwise, she preferred rising early.

"Today’s an exception, have the Second Prince and Second Princess already risen?"

"Yes, rest assured. They’ve already had breakfast. The Second Prince is in the backyard practicing the Five Animals Qigong with Xiao Luzi and Nanny Du. The Second Princess is still sleeping for the second time, according to Nanny Ji."

That’s good; since the children are arranged, she wasn’t in a rush.

With Xia An’s help, she washed and got ready before heading to the small kitchen.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so they should prepare a good feast and have a lively courtyard celebration.

The full moon ceremony for the Second Princess should naturally not be lacking either.