Chapter 62. Balancing the Cold Foundation

Chapter 62. Balancing the Cold Foundation

“Your Highness, are you alright?”

The Royal Guards rushed over anxiously, their excitement mixed with concern. They were thrilled to see the princess after sending countless people to search for her without a single lead. Now, suddenly being brought back to the city gates by a stranger was quite a shock.

Their worry stemmed from the princess’s delicate constitution; it’s said that high places bring cold, and with the cold winds at high altitudes, they feared for her health after such an ordeal.

“I’m fine, thank you for your concern.”

“Your Highness, may I ask where you have been all this time? We searched everywhere and could not find you.”

“I’m not quite sure. I was rescued by a hero named Lin, who said I was in a box. Then we encountered some troubles, he saved me, and brought me back to Huang City.”

“A hero named Lin? Could it be Lin Nuo from the Xuanyun Sect?!” The Royal Guards were immediately excited.

However, Luo Xiaoxue shook her head. “No, his name is Lin Fanpai, an exceptionally skilled hero. He dresses simply, low-profile and unassuming, calm in any situation, and very graceful. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to properly thank him before he left.”

“Lin Fanpai! He must be that renowned hero from one of the three major sects. I’ll definitely find out his whereabouts and make sure you can thank him properly, Your Highness.”

“Hmm, that would be best. But I think he seems like a man who is indifferent to fame and wealth. Don’t be too ostentatious or deliberate, lest you confuse and embarrass him.” Luo Xiaoxue advised.

“Yes! Your Highness!” The guards bowed repeatedly, honoring her with deep respect.

“Your Highness must be suffering from the cold; I can imagine you’ve had a hard time during your travels. Please follow us into the city; we’ve arranged for the best doctors. By the way, how is your health now?”

“Well, I cough. Wait? No, I haven’t coughed since Lin the hero rescued me.”

Luo Xiaoxue suddenly realized that she hadn’t coughed since riding on Lin Nuo’s back, her breathing felt much easier, and her chilly body seemed to have warmed up.

Her hands felt warm—she had just flown up high in the cold wind, so her condition should have been worse.

Why was that?

She pondered, reflecting on how she had been coughing and struggling to breathe just as she emerged from the box, and yet felt better after flying high up.

She hadn’t seen a doctor, nor taken any medicine, just had the Meat Floss Cake given by Young Master Lin.

Could it be that the Meat Floss Cake is a miracle cure? That certainly doesn’t fit with medical norms.

Wait a minute, she seemed to recall an odd taste when she was nibbling on that Meat Floss Cake.

Now that she thought about it, there was indeed a hint of herbal flavor, very faint.

“Hmm…”

A glimmer of understanding crossed Luo Xiaoxue’s mind.

“It’s very possible something like that happened.”

“Ah? What do you mean, Your Highness?” the guards were puzzled.

“Nothing, let’s head into the city first and have a doctor check my condition.”

Luo Xiaoxue needed a doctor to confirm whether her constitution was still cold or if she was actually feeling better without a cough.

“Your Highness, the doctor is here!”

At that moment, a doctor rushed over carrying a medical box. Because the princess was cold-sensitive, all doctors in the city were on standby, and the moment they discovered her presence, they quickly called for nearby doctors.

Once the doctor arrived, he quickly took Luo Xiaoxue’s pulse, observed her complexion, and inquired about her physical sensations, asking if she experienced difficulties breathing or felt cold.

After a series of observations and inquiries, the doctor had already reached a conclusion.

“How is it, doctor?” Luo Xiaoxue asked.

“Reporting to Your Highness, in the past you had a cold foundation and weak yang. However, recently a strong yang energy has balanced your cold foundation, and you just mentioned that you don’t feel cold or have a cough, indicating your condition has significantly improved. However, this strong yang energy is starting to dissipate. Your Highness, take this opportunity while your internal energy is at its peak to take some warming medicine to nourish yourself, then take care of your health, and you won’t suffer from cold weakness in the future.”

“Then I must ask you to prescribe some medicine, doctor.”

“Your Highness is too kind; it is my honor.”

The doctor promptly wrote down the names of some medicinal herbs along with their quantities for brewing, clearly detailing everything. He handed one recipe to Luo Xiaoxue and explained how to prepare the medicine, advising her to take it two hours after her next meal.

This was incredible news for Luo Xiaoxue; her cold constitution had not improved overnight, and the royal physicians had been unable to remedy her cold, weak condition time and again.

Yet suddenly, it had improved, and a strong yang energy had balanced her cold foundation.

How strange.

“Doctor, is this strong yang energy induced by external luck?”

“No, indeed. Yin and yang energy are internal energies, while external luck is difficult to penetrate into the human body. Your Highness, your cold condition is due to internal factors. This strong yang energy is likely derived from some medicine; did you happen to take any medicine before?”

“Medicine?”

Luo Xiaoxue recalled that Meat Floss Cake that had a faint herbal taste.