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One second to remember [Brushstroke Pavilion] [Free of charge, read the wonderful novel!]

The princess' mansion was deathly silent. Most people stayed in their rooms, and even their breathing became more cautious. They were afraid that they would lose their lives because of the chicken pox.

Shen Ninghua didn't want to see the servants' appearance as if they were facing a great enemy, so she simply left a few people who were willing to help. The others ordered for no one to leave their rooms, and the mansion immediately became a lot quieter.

The imperial physicians that Baili Qingfeng had sent were gathered in the parlour provided by Shen Ninghua, pondering over the medicinal formula day and night. All sorts of medicinal ingredients were thrown to the ground.

Now, if he stayed in the county governor's mansion for one more day, it would be equivalent to writing his name in the King of Hell's Book of Life and Death.

Shen Ninghua personally used a cloth to wipe off the sweat stains on Shen Xuanlin's forehead. His face was filled with heartache, although Shen Xuanlin normally practices martial arts and his body is healthier than an average child, the chicken pox is too ferocious, causing his entire body to feel hot and itchy … In just three short days, he had become extremely thin.

Bai Yu stepped forward and looked at Shen Xuanlin, whose face was flushed and covered in pimples. He felt extremely pained. "Miss, please allow this servant to come over. Please take a rest. You didn't sleep last night."

Last night, Shen Xuanlin had been burning in a daze as he kept on calling out to his elder sister. Looking at his appearance, it made Shen Ninghua's heart clench in pain. Shen Ninghua sat beside his bed and accompanied him throughout the night.

"It's fine, go and see if the medicine is ready. It's time to feed it to him."

"Yes, miss." Bai Yu looked worriedly at Shen Ninghua before biting his lips and retreating. Even though Miss did not say anything, she valued relationships the most. Even as servants, Miss had always protected them, let alone her own younger brother.

When the medicine was served, Shen Ninghua bent down and helped Shen Xuanlin up, "Xuanlin, can you hear me? It's time for you to drink the medicine?"

Shen Ninghua only spoke those words from his mouth, but he didn't expect that Shen Xuanlin would actually move. His blurry eyes opened and those swollen eyelids caused his eyes to open only a crack. When he saw Shen Ninghua, his voice immediately became joyful, "Big Sis …"

Shen Ninghua trembled, and the medicine bowl in her hands almost fell out of balance. When Bai Yan saw this, he hurriedly took the bowl and put it to the side. "Xuan Lin, you're awake?"

Shen Xuanlin blinked before slowly reacting, "Big Sis, what's wrong with me?"

"You have chickenpox, but it's good as long as you're awake. Don't worry, Big Sis will definitely protect you without any worries." Shen Ninghua grabbed onto his hand to prevent him from scratching the pimples on his face, "Your body is full of chicken pox, don't scratch it or you'll turn into a pockmarked face."

"Varicella?" Shen Xuanlin tilted his head and thought for a moment before suddenly reacting. He hurriedly pushed away Shen Ninghua's hand and said, "Big Sis, hurry up and leave. Don't worry about me, it will spread to you."

"No problem." Shen Ninghua's eyes turned sour. This child was too stubborn. Once he was determined to be good to someone, he would absolutely not change his mind. Such simple stubbornness made one's heart ache when they looked at him.

"That won't do, what if you infect Big Sis? Wuuuu, Big Sis, quickly go … …" As Shen Xuanlin said this, he actually began to cry from anxiety, "I don't want to infect elder sister with chicken pox. If I have to infect elder sister with disease, I might as well just die from it!"

Bai Yan, who was standing to the side, turned his head and wiped his tears. "Young master, don't say such words. Miss has taken care of you for two days. Don't you feel even more heartbroken by saying such words?"

He could only stare helplessly as his face was covered in tears: "Elder sister, I don't want to make you sad, but I am a man, even if it is varicella I can endure it. But elder sister is a woman, the girls in other families all need to be pampered, I am too young, I do not have any methods to pamper elder sister, I can only do my best to not let Eldest sister worry, but I can't do anything good …"

Shen Ninghua raised a hand to cover Shen Xuanlin's head, rubbing his hairy head, "Idiot, you are my relative, it is only right that we worry about each other. Don't tell me that one day when I get sick, Xuanlin also hopes that I can chase you out?"

"NO!" "How can that be? Since elder sister is sick, I naturally have to take care of her myself."

"Yeah, that's why I'm taking care of you right now. If you really feel sorry for Big Sis, then you should hurry up and get better. Do you understand?"

Shen Ninghua helped him wipe away his tears and took the medicine bowl from the side. "Drink some medicine. It's not good if it's cold."

Shen Xuanlin bit his lips to think for a moment before raising his medicine bowl and gulping it down. Raising his head, he revealed a big smile, "I must get better as soon as possible."

Shen Ninghua's eyes turned sour and she smiled gently, "Alright."

After drinking the medicine, Shen Xuanlin laid down on the bed and looked at Shen Ninghua with his eyes wide, "Big Sis, you don't have to worry. After drinking the medicine, Shen Xuanlin lay down on the bed and looked at Shen Ninghua with his eyes wide open, and said," Big Sis, you don't have to worry.

How could this child be so sensible?

Even though Shen Ninghua admitted that she was cold-hearted, she still couldn't help crying. "Fine, you said you have to do it. Don't reach out and scratch the pimples."

"Alright, I'll listen to elder sister." Shen Xuanlin said, forcefully opening his eyes. He wanted to say a few more words to his elder sister, but his eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

Seeing his tired look, Shen Ninghua softly said, "Go to sleep. You'll only be able to sleep faster if you rest more."

Shen Xuanlin moved his fingers and hooked onto Shen Ninghua's sleeve as he slowly fell asleep. His mouth was still talking dreamily, "I don't want to scratch pimples, I want to be a martial arts scholar, I want to spoil elder sister …"

Bai Yu stepped forward to pull Shen Ninghua's sleeves out, only to find that Shen Xuanlin was clenching them tightly. "Young mistress?"

Shen Ninghua shook her head and said, "Go and get me another shirt."

Shen Ninghua took off Shen Xuanlin's outer robes and changed into a new set of clothes before returning to his courtyard, "Bai Yu, you're the most careful. These few days, Xuanlin's illness has been the most dangerous.

"Yes, Miss, don't worry. Your servant will definitely be full of energy."

"Yes." "You can leave. I'll sleep for a while."

Bai Yan quietly stepped back. Shen Ninghua did not change clothes. She simply put on her clothes and lay down on the bed. She had not rested for the past two days as she fell asleep with her head on the pillow.

Chu Junyi brought the ingredients she had found to the Re Xi Hall. She walked around the screen and saw her sleeping appearance.

Shen Ninghua was already relatively thin, and with the hard work she had put into taking care of Shen Xuanlin over the past two days, her figure had become even more delicate. At this moment, she was lying on a bed covered in a large red satin cloth. Her long black hair was spread out below her, making her palm-sized face look even paler and more transparent. Her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her jade-like face, making people want to reach out and touch her.

"You must be tired." In normal times, even if he fell asleep, Shen Ninghua would immediately wake up when he appeared. But now, even after standing here for a good while, she didn't notice him in the slightest.

Chu Junyi's heart was filled with helplessness and heartache. She slowly pulled up the quilt to help her cover herself. If she couldn't take care of herself, the prefecture lord's residence would be in grave danger. If she were to suffer from the cold again, what would she do?

Shen Ninghua was jolted awake by the blanket. "Chu Junyi, why are you here?"

"I've already gathered quite a few medicinal herbs. I guarantee that none of them have been tampered with, so you can use them at ease." The herbs outside are also properly kept in the mansion. Although they are not of any use, we can still see what kind of tricks those ox, ghost and snake had up their sleeves. "

"Yeah, I know." Shen Ninghua rubbed her forehead, "Help me keep an eye on things these two days. Xuan Lin's chicken pox this time is definitely not the work of a major power. My little brother can't let others frame him for no reason."

"Don't worry."

Chu Junyi reached out to pull her into her arms. "Calm down. Xuan Lin will be fine." Shen Ninghua's entire body was taut like a string. If this went on, sooner or later, she would not be able to stand it anymore.

Shen Ninghua relaxed her body and leaned into his embrace. Listening to his steady heartbeat, she slowly fell asleep.

When she woke up again, the sky had already darkened. She pulled on the quilt but felt a long breath coming from beside her. She turned around and saw Chu Junyi sleeping soundly.

He must be exhausted these two days.

Shen Ninghua's fingers caressed the bridge of his nose as a trace of gentleness flashed across his eyes. This person was often out of tune, but unknowingly, she was able to rely on him. After experiencing the twists and turns of her previous life, it was difficult for her heart to be opened. Ordinary gentle methods were completely useless, but he actually used his joking and playful attitude to forcefully occupy a seat. She didn't know if she should call him smart or foolish …

"Is Xiao Hua just looking at me in a daze?" Chu Junyi raised her hand and took her fingers in his. Her slightly cold fingertips were like pink petals, making it hard for people to let go.

"Wake up! Hurry up and get up!" Shen Ninghua tried to retract her finger but to no avail. She could only glare at him and speak fiercely.

Chu Junyi took the opportunity to pull her close to her chest. "There's still some warm, fragrant and soft jade in my arms. Only a fool would wake up."

Shen Ninghua's leg was in his lap, and she was able to struggle free from his embrace. "If you continue to be such a rascal, I will let you experience the Nine Freezing Sky!"

"No, no!" Chu Junyi hastily rose to her feet. "How can Xiao Hua be so heartless? Sigh, I'll go out and help you watch over the others."

Shen Ninghua tidied up her dress and asked Bai Yu to bring in a basin of water.

After she finished washing her face, Chu Junyi slowly put on her shoes. "I'm leaving."

Seeing Chu Junyi get out of bed with her clothes still in order, Bai Yu was dumbfounded. He stood there in a daze, and it was only after several calls that he managed to react.

"Miss... You and. You and Chu Junyi … "You all..."

Shen Ninghua did not say anything, but her attitude did.

Bai Yan didn't know how to react for a moment.

Shen Ninghua sighed. "You're too slow. Even Hong Ling could see that Chu Junyi and I were different. It was only now that you realized it."

"This servant is too shocked." Bai Yan said a few words in a hoarse voice.

"No worries, you can leave now."

"Miss, if Young Master Chu doesn't treat you well, this servant will be the first to go all out against him!"

Shen Ninghua was stunned. When she came back to her senses, Bai Yan had already turned around and ran out. She suddenly burst out laughing. "This girl is really …"