coobybook Chapter 117: A Genuine Touch of Feelings as He Calls His Son to Apply Medicine
Chapter 117: A Genuine Touch of Feelings as He Calls His Son to Apply Medicine
After this incident, Lin Qianqian suddenly realized the truth. The Empress Dowager's words and actions revealed her extraordinary protection, clearly indicating that she regarded her as family. In this treacherous palace, the Empress Dowager's attitude was her most solid support, like an unbreakable get-out-of-jail-free card, and from then on, her safety was most firmly guaranteed.
Lin Qianqian frowned slightly, heartbroken, as she looked at Huan'er's bruised and swollen wounds. She turned around and carefully searched through the medicine box, taking out a porcelain bottle containing ground red peony powder.
Lin Qianqian gently pulled Huan'er's arm and said softly, "Huan'er, this red peony has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Although it will be a little painful when applying the medicine, please bear with it."
Huan'er hurriedly said, "Your Highness, you are of noble status. This servant can do this myself. Don't dirty your hands."
Lin Qianqian gave her a reproachful look: "What are you saying? In my eyes, there is no distinction between noble and lowly, I only hope that you can recover soon." After saying that, she used a small spoon to scoop up some red peony powder, added a few drops of wine, and slowly mixed it into a paste.
Xiaodie helped hold up the candlesticks and said with a smile, "Huan'er, don't refuse. Our princess is so sincere, you mustn't let her down."
Lin Qianqian carefully applied the medicinal paste to Huan'er's wound, her movements as gentle as if she were handling a rare treasure. As she applied the medicine, she blew on it to try to ease Huan'er's pain, while chanting, "Red peony dispels blood stasis, swelling and pain quickly subside, Huan'er suffers less, and smiles return soon."
Huan'er looked at Lin Qianqian, her eyes filled with gratitude and guilt: "Your Highness, I have no way to repay your kindness. I am of humble birth, and I am truly..."
Lin Qianqian gently shook her head, stroking her cheek, her gaze firm and clear. Her voice was soft yet resounding: "In this world, the so-called distinction between noble and lowly is nothing but worldly prejudice and shackles. What person is born noble or lowly? Every soul walks alone in this world with its own unique value and dignity. Whether it is a high-ranking official, a commoner, or even an ant or a blade of grass, all should be treated equally. In my eyes, there is only the distinction between good and evil, not the difference in status. Sincerity and true feelings are the most precious things in this world, not those empty titles and ranks."
Huan'er's eyes welled with tears, glistening in the candlelight. Her throat tightened as if something was stuck in it, and after a long pause, she spoke in a thick, nasal voice, "Your Highness, I have been a servant since childhood, and never dared to hope for such respect and affection. Yet you treat me like family, with equality. This kindness is as heavy as Mount Tai and as deep as the ocean. I don't know how to repay you, I only wish that in the years to come, if you ever need me, I will do my utmost!"
Lin Qianqian smiled mischievously, gently lifting Huan'er's chin with her jade-like hand, her eyes sparkling as she teased, "Huan'er, look at you! How can you always be so timid? I only have one wish in my mind now: that you can curb your cowardly nature. If any fool dares to bully us again, we can't just sit and wait to be killed. We have to fight back fiercely like a hedgehog with its fur standing on end, letting them know that we're not to be trifled with, okay?"
Huan'er understood Lin Qianqian's meaning, but when she thought about her own background, feelings of inferiority and timidity welled up in her heart. In her eyes, she was inherently inferior. Although the Su family had adopted her and given her a place to live, this kindness of adoption felt more like an invisible shackle to her.
Having served young ladies since childhood, she was already accustomed to her humble status and constantly reminded herself to be well-behaved and not to overstep any boundaries.
Xiaodie could be so carefree and free, but she herself could not. She could only proceed cautiously within the predetermined path of fate, not daring to hope for more. Even when faced with injustice, she could only silently endure it, because in this deep mansion, status was the law, and no one could overstep it.