"It was an herb called Stone Orchid, used to refresh the mind and promote alertness. The Crown Prince ordered this servant to add it because His Highness, last night..."
As Blind Student spoke, Mo Lingwei gave a light cough. Blind Student was clever and immediately took the hint.
He changed his story. "His Highness didn't sleep well last night."
'Princess Funing is here,' he thought. 'The Crown Prince must not want her to know that he stayed up all night just so he could spend today with her.'
Shen Ningning's confused gaze slowly shifted to the Historian, who was lying by the window.
"Then what's wrong with him? Why is he in so much pain?"
The Imperial Physician finally rose, cupping his hands in a bow. "Your Highness, the Historian is suffering from indigestion, not from the tea. I just questioned him, and it seems he ate an overly rich breakfast."
The Historian, his face bright red, had already sat up. He looked exceptionally awkward and embarrassed.
