"Panpan, can you recite ’The Soup Song’?"

"Yes, I can. I also know about Yin Yang and the Five Elements."

Chun Nuan was momentarily stunned.

No way, does this child really know all that?

Chun Nuan nodded, her gaze on Panpan’s serious profile, and a thought suddenly surfaced in her mind—medicine is all about ancestral medical heritage.

Chun An and Muyang also chose to study medicine; though they were smart, something always seemed lacking.

It was only after meeting Panpan today that she realized what was missing—an innate sensitivity to herbs—and Panpan liked to experiment.

Could it be that the Xiao family’s legacy lies in the hands of little niece Panpan?​

Realizing this, Chun Nuan reached out to pull Panpan into her embrace.

"Panpan, you’re amazing! When I was your age, I wasn’t as talented. Tell your second aunt, how did you manage to do this?"

"Because Panpan likes it!"

Panpan tilted her head to look at Chun Nuan: "Second aunt is being modest. Mom said that when second aunt was Panpan’s age, she could already make pills and even gave them to Uncle Chun Ning, which ended up poisoning him..."

Chun Nuan... Can we not talk about these embarrassing stories?

Big Sis has such a good memory; she remembers everything from our childhood clearly, and the key point is, she even told Panpan.

"Second Aunt, Panpan also wants to learn medicine from you, making pills, making fragrances..."

"Sure, let’s learn together." Chun Nuan patted her head: "I’m just afraid you’ll find it dull and boring."

Chun Nuan had heard from her sister that Panpan hated going to school and that even the Empress Dowager could not make her sit quietly in class, fearing that her current interest would fade and she’d end up quitting again.

"No way, I love making pills."

Saying this, she pulled out a small snack box from her little sling bag and took out a pill: "Second Aunt, try it. It’s a pill I just made."

"Panpan, don’t give everything you make to people to eat."

Chunyu was startled, thinking what if something bad happened after eating it?

"It’s edible, really. I’ve given it to my Imperial Brother, Imperial Sister-in-law, and even Mother Empress."

Chunyu felt like she was about to faint.

"Panpan, can you not just give everything to the Emperor?"

The Xiao family had already been in trouble once. If Panpan continued to be this naughty, would this end up wiping out both the Xiao and Xia families?

Giving food to the Emperor is not something to be taken lightly!

It’s truly nerve-racking!

"It’s okay! After the Imperial Brother ate it, his appetite improved. Mr. Fu said that previously he could only eat half a bowl of rice, but now he can eat one and a half bowls. Mr. Fu was so happy watching the Imperial Brother add rice that he wiped his tears."

Listening to Panpan’s naive words, Chun Nuan accepted the pill handed to her, smelled it, and gently took a bit into her mouth.

"Chen Pi, Dang Shen, Ban Xia, Mu Xiang..."

"Second Aunt, you’re amazing, truly amazing." Panpan clapped her hands and shouted: "I used thirteen herbs, and you’ve identified them all. Second Aunt, you’re really incredible. Even the Imperial Physician at the Imperial Hospital couldn’t recognize them all."

This was simply a pill to boost appetite and improve digestion; naturally, the Emperor’s appetite would greatly improve after eating it.

Panpan was impressively talented for such a young age, which surprised Chun Nuan.

However, it looked quite peculiar; it wouldn’t even be marketable if sold.

"Panpan is really impressive; alright, I’ll take you as my closed-door disciple, my youngest junior apprentice."

"Thank you, Master."

Panpan quickly bowed, amusing Chunyu.

"Apprenticeship isn’t that simple; proper etiquette must be followed. When we’re free, we’ll choose an auspicious day for the ceremony."

"There’s no need. Sis, we’re all one family."

Chun Nuan thought there was no need for such complexity.

"No, there are rules in every profession; we must adhere to them."

Chun Nuan smiled.

It must be said that Big Sis carries herself with greater elegance now.

Panpan hugged her neck, laughing with arched eyebrows:.

"Second Aunt, no wait, Master, I also want to learn how to make rouge from you. I read that blending certain herbs with rouge makes it not only beautiful but also nourishing for the skin."​

"Alright, learn it all."

This eagerness to learn is such a delightful thing.

Chunyu looked at the intimacy between the two and then at the pill in Panpan’s hand, and she shared Chun Nuan’s thoughts.

Perhaps, she truly is a medical genius.

The sunlight filtered through the window, casting a gentle glow on Panpan, adding a hint of mystery and preciousness to her small figure.

Chun Nuan gently patted Panpan’s back, feeling both excited and expectant—perhaps the family’s medical legacy would truly flourish with Panpan.

After seeing Chunyu and her daughter Panpan off.

Zhao Minghua finally came in.

"Back in the Capital, you’re endlessly busy."

"Yes, one thing after another, never stopping." Chun Nuan sighed: "After my second brother and Yan’er’s wedding in a few days, I should be able to get some proper rest."

"It’s been hard on you, my wife, let me massage you."

This massage only made Chun Nuan feel even more sore.

See, men’s words really can’t be trusted.

"My wife..."

Yet, someone seemed not entirely satisfied and was getting spirited.

"No way, there has to be moderation; it’s not good for your health."

Chun Nuan was aggravated; even at this age, behaving like a young person without restraint.

"Such matters of Yin Yang..."

Fine, fine, we won’t indulge!​

For the first time, Zhao Minghua experienced the woes of marrying a wife skilled in medical knowledge; such matters can be elevated and reasoned extensively.

The next day, Chun Nuan sat in front of the mirror doing her hair, glancing at herself and can’t help but laugh.

Indeed, after being nourished, it feels distinctly different.

"Third Young Madam, the carriage is ready."

"Is the bridal gift packed?"

"It’s ready."

"Good, Bai Zhi, stay home and take care of our child, Bai Mei, let’s go."

"Yes, Third Young Madam."

The carriage stopped in front of the Qiu Mansion, and as Chun Nuan looked up at the familiar yet unfamiliar sign, she felt a wave of emotion.

In the past, an unintended act of goodness accumulated virtue, and later when the Xiao family faced difficulties, Mrs. Qiu and Qiu Yan did their best to help.

Big Sis had someone to reach out to in the Capital.

All along, Qiu Yan’s marital situation had never been suitable, causing Mrs. Qiu great anxiety.

No one would have thought her ultimate match would be within the Zhao family.

The Zhao family from Shu City and the Qiu Mansion in the Capital were far apart, yet they managed to come together—is this not arranged by the god of marriage?

"Nuannuan, you’ve finally come; I’ve been waiting for you for so long."

Qiu Yan felt burdened at home learning household skills and wanted to go out but couldn’t, being told it’s inappropriate to leave just before the wedding.

Feeling miserable staying at home, she longed for Chun Nuan’s visit, but with one wedding after another at Xiao Mansion, Chun Nuan was incredibly busy.

"Yan’er... Ah, wrong, I should call you Second Sister-in-law."

"You’re teasing me again." Qiu Yan blushed red at the call of Second Sister-in-law: "Just watch how I pay you back."