Chapter 305: Who Registered?

Chapter 305: Who Signed Up?

Ji Yuntang kept busy in the herb garden until the hour of Shen (3–5 p.m.).

Weeding, watering, fertilizing, and pest removal—she completed every step herself.

She also tended to the vegetable greenhouse next to it.

Ji Yuntang thought that in a place full of nobles and scheming, having her own vegetable patch and medicinal field was like a warm ray of sunshine in winter, very therapeutic.

Just then, Hong Xiu came to inform her: "Princess, Squire Chai just sent a servant to say that the young master has calmed down after taking the medicine you prescribed. He's asking when you'll have time to treat him."

Ji Yuntang looked up at the sky. There were less than two hours till dark, so she had enough time.

She said, "Tell the servant this princess will change and go to the Chai residence."

Hong Xiu acknowledged and respectfully withdrew.

Ji Yuntang got up and returned to her room, took off her dirty clothes, and quickly bathed. Then she asked Tao Zhi bring the medicine kit and go with her to the Chai residence.

She rode a carriage straight to the Chai residence. At the gate, Squire Chai and Madam Chai were already waiting respectfully.

As soon as Ji Yuntang stepped down from the carriage, the two knelt.

"This commoner and this common woman pay their respects to Princess Ye."

Ji Yuntang said gently, "Squire Chai, Madam Chai, no need for such formalities. Please lead me to the young master."

The two responded and led Ji Yuntang through the splendid corridor to Chai Minghao's courtyard.

At the door, Madam Chai said with relief, "Princess, Hao'er has been recovering at home for a month since he attempted suicide by drinking poison last time."

"I've followed your advice. During this time, I've handed over my business affairs to my staff. My husband and I spend time with him playing and cheering him up whenever we can. His mood has clearly settled down."

Ji Yuntang smiled slightly. "Now that he's stable, we can move forward. I'll go in and see him."

Madam Chai immediately opened the door from outside. The little boy inside, upon seeing a stranger, scrambled under the table like a frightened animal, letting out resistant growls.

Madam Chai quickly said, "Princess, please don't take offense. Hao'er is just shy of strangers."

"After what happened with the incident with the second branch of the family, he reacts this way to anyone except me and his father."

"It's fine." Ji Yuntang didn't mind. She hadn't failed to notice how fast Chai Minghao moved under the table.

Generally speaking, children with autism have some cognitive impairments, including but not limited to speech difficulties, aphasia, developmental delays, poor balance, sluggish movement issues, and poor independence.

In her view, Chai Minghao's movement under the table was very fast.

That meant he didn't have a sluggish movement issues, which removed a major obstacle in treating him.

When Ji Yuntang opened the medicine kit, Madam Chai had already picked up Chai Minghao from under the table and was holding him on her lap, soothing him.

"Be good, Hao'er. Don't be afraid. This sister won't hurt you. She's here to help you."

"Mommy is here. Don't be scared."

Hearing his mother's voice, Chai Minghao's whining and growling gradually subsided.

Ji Yuntang took his hand and began to take his pulse.

The wound on his wrist had healed well, now only a faint scar was left.

His pulse was mostly normal, so Ji Yuntang relaxed. She withdrew her hand and said,

"Madam Chai, I'm going to perform acupuncture on the young master now. Since he depends on you so much, please keep holding him like this."

"Alright, whatever you say, Princess."

Ji Yuntang took out the silver needles and inserted them into various acupoints on Chai Minghao's body.

He started resisting, fearful, crying and fussing relentlessly, but soon quieted down.

Madam Chai found this miraculous.

Previously, when Chai Minghao cried, he would bite and hit people. No amount of coaxing from them helped.

He would only stop when he was too exhausted to continue.

But now, all it took were a few needles, and he stopped crying.

Seeing the surprise in Madam Chai's eyes, Ji Yuntang patiently explained.

"This is only temporary. Acupuncture is an auxiliary treatment; it can't cure autism."

"To fully cure him, it mainly depends on the guidance of you and Squire Chai and companionship."

"This process is long, not something that can be done overnight. Even if he recovers, ongoing intervention is needed afterward to prevent recurrence."

Hearing this, Madam Chai was overjoyed. She felt that since Ji Yuntang said so, there was hope.

She had grown used to quack doctors saying he couldn't be cured. Now, as long as there was even a glimmer of hope, she wouldn't give up.

"Rest assured, Princess. I will follow everything you said. Whether it takes one year or five, as long as my Hao'er can recover, I'm willing to stay with him for as long as it takes."

"I'm glad to hear that, Madam." Ji Yuntang nodded slightly and started writing a prescription.

She filled three full pages, containing not only medicinal formulas but also intervention strategies and daily training content.

Ji Yuntang handed the written pages to Madam Chai.

"Starting tomorrow, besides medication, you should train the young master in engagement, exercise, learning, imitation, verbal expression, self-care skills, and comprehension. Practice for one to two hours each day, and also play with him."

Madam Chai thanked Ji Yuntang repeatedly after receiving the prescription.

"Thank you so much, Princess Ye. I will follow everything you said."

Ji Yuntang smiled. "It's getting late. I should be going now."

She took the carriage back to Prince Ye's mansion, feeling very hungry.

At the mansion, Luo Junhe had already prepared a large feast and was waiting for Ji Yuntang to join him for dinner.

Before she even entered, Ji Yuntang caught the aroma.

"Wow, A He is so thoughtful—he knew I'd be hungry after seeing patients and prepared such a big feast."

The dishes on the table were mostly Ji Yuntang's favorites: Yu Xiang Shredded Pork, Crispy Roast Goose, Braised Prawns, Couple's Delight, Tomato Scrambled Eggs, and a bowl of Spinach Meatball Soup.

Luo Junhe's eyes were deep and gentle as he set the bowls and chopsticks for Ji Yuntang. "I've been waiting for you to come back for dinner."

Ji Yuntang sat down and started eating. What she didn't know was that Luo Junhe had the dishes reheated several times.

Therefore, by the time she returned, she could still enjoy the hot meals.

When she was halfway through her meal, Wang Sheng came in to report, holding a blue letter in his hand.

"Your Highnesses, just now, someone claiming to be from Qingyun Hall came and delivered this."

Ji Yuntang took the letter. At the bottom right, her name was conspicuously written, and in the middle were the seven large characters "Canglang Poetry Talk Entry Letter."

She frowned, feeling very puzzled.

Because Luo Junhe had said that women were not eligible to sign up for the Canglang Poetry Talk.

Upon opening the letter, she found it indeed contained an entry letter for the Canglang Poetry Talk.

No, to be precise, it was a notification letter confirming successful registration.

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