Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot-Chapter 537: The Popular Favorite

Feng Bailing listened and felt a bit curious, yet also somewhat concerned.

"Secretive preparations, are you going out of the city to get ready for the second round of the competition? Be careful with Xiao Junci and Lady Nan Feng."

Nearly half a month had passed since the first elimination round of the Competition Among Ten Countries, and the second round of the competition had been suspended due to the Black Fog, but now that the Black Fog had been resolved, the leaders of the Ten Countries must be eager to start the new contest.

Thinking back to the use of the Earth Holy Seal in the first round, one could only wonder what the second round would entail.

She was also worried about Dugu Wu, as even Changsun Rou knew that people like Xiao Junci wouldn’t let Dugu Wu off the hook.

"You don’t need to worry about so much; just do as I say. It’s best to get on good terms with the remaining team members during this time. Even with people like Nalan Yan’er."

Dugu Wu’s words made Feng Bailing even more curious about the second round of the competition. She silently complained to herself that Dugu Wu should have said those words to Nalan Yan’er instead.

She could ignore Nalan Yan’er, but Nalan Yan’er saw her as a thorn in the eye, otherwise why would she go to the Underworld Market to order a Mid-grade Heavenly Weapon? Counting the days, shouldn’t the Heavenly Weapon Nalan Yan’er ordered from the Underworld Market have been forged by now?

Despite this, Feng Bailing still kept Dugu Wu’s words in her heart.

The next day, after Dugu Wu and the other leaders left Qinghe City, Feng Bailing went to tell Feng Luochen and the others about Dugu Wu’s instructions.

After discussing it, they decided to purchase some medicines and equipment in the city, as most of what they brought from Chu City had already been consumed.

The largest commerce guild in the city was the Underworld Market, followed by several smaller guilds, but mercenaries typically chose the Underworld Market as their first option for buying medicines and equipment.

After all, the Underworld Market had a big store and a large variety of medicines and equipment; the only downside was their expensive price.

"I heard that Phoenix Chamber of Commerce also has a branch in Qinghe City; let’s check it out. For medicines and such, we could go to Phoenix Chamber of Commerce to buy them, the medicine Feng San used last time was very good."

For the first time, Dongfang Yong had good things to say about the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

"Unfortunately, for equipment, we’ll still have to go to the Underworld Market."

Feng Luochen pursed her lips, somewhat reluctantly.

Mr. Nan Chen had left the city and was unavailable to forge Heavenly Weapons for him.

Feng Bailing did not oppose the idea, the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce might have obtained the Heavenly Stone, but at present, there’s no way to forge on a large scale. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Moreover, she had not inspected the Heavenly Weapons in the Underworld Market closely last time. Taking this opportunity, she could check out the styles and prices, and it would serve as a reference for the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce when they start selling equipment in the future.

When going out, Feng Bailing also brought along Dugu Xiaojin. The little guy had been nesting in the inn lately, and Feng Bailing felt sorry for him, but fortunately, Dugu Xiaojin was understanding, spending his days in the inn reading books and writing letters to Feng Xiaoli without causing trouble.

He mentioned that he had recently written another letter to Feng Xiaoli and was waiting for Xiao Li’s reply.

The group left the inn together, and Dugu Xiaojin, walking along the lively streets, looked around for local delicacies.

After the Black Fog disappeared, Qinghe City regained its former liveliness, with citizens and mercenaries from various places coming and going.

Some citizens were selling all kinds of snacks and goodies along the street, and Dugu Xiaojin would step forward to buy some rare treats when he saw them.

In a short while, his hands were full of big and small packets, with Hong Xuan and Feng Luochen also carrying quite a few for him.

"You keep buying so many tasty things; aren’t you afraid of making Xiaojin even fatter? She’s been gaining weight lately without growing taller, which isn’t good."

Feng Bailing said with a wry smile.

Dugu Wu and his son Dugu Xiaojin, both appearing so cold and indifferent, turned out to be typical doting father and brother.

In the past, under Feng Bailing’s strict rules, Feng Xiaoli didn’t dare to eat recklessly, but ever since Feng Bailing married into Prince Shun’s Mansion, the father and son duo kept feeding her all sorts of delicacies, more than five or six meals a day.

Feng Bailing worried that at this rate, Xiaoli would turn into a little fat girl one day.

As a physician, she could not allow this to happen.

But clearly, Dugu Xiaojin in front of her hadn’t taken the Queen Mother’s words to heart and continued to buy, buy, buy, purchasing a pile of tasty treats and fun toys. "Send all these to Xiaoli; she will be absolutely delighted. When Xiaoli is unhappy, she loves to eat, and eating makes her happy. She must miss us a lot, being all alone in Chu City."

Dugu Xiaojin missed her sister too. She wondered how her younger sister was doing in Chu City now?

As for Feng Xiaoli’s life in Chu City, she was certainly having a whale of a time.

The little one was quite down for the first few days after her parents and Brother Xiaojin left Chu City; she frowned all the time, ate only three meals a day, and couldn’t sleep well at night.

Chun Liu, seeing this, was so anxious that she didn’t know what to do but to go to Dongfang Lianhua for help.

Dongfang Lianhua also doted on this little darling of hers and took Feng Xiaoli to stay at the Princess’ Mansion for a few days.

The little one was still listless, even with the company of Hei Dian.

Fortunately, it wasn’t long before things took a turn for the better. Dugu Xiaojin kept writing letters to Chu City on the road, and Feng Xiaoli would receive a letter every other day.

Feng Xiaoli was overjoyed to receive the letters from Brother Xiaojin, and her mood improved along with it; within a few days, she was back to her lively and bouncy self.

After staying at the Princess’ Mansion for a few days, the Princess Consort Shun became restless and sent for Feng Xiaoli repeatedly.

Initially, she despised Feng Xiaoli as a bastard, but ever since Feng Xiaoli arrived, the status of the Princess Consort Shun in the Imperial Palace soared.

Not only the Empress Dowager and Noble Consort Guo, but even the Emperor showed great affection for the little fat girl.

Upon realizing this, the Princess Consort Shun would often bring Feng Xiaoli to the Imperial Palace to make appearances, and it was always a hit.

In these past days, while Feng Xiaoli was in Prince Shun’s Mansion, the Empress Dowager and Noble Consort Guo frequently inquired about her when the Princess Consort Shun visited the Imperial Palace, leading the Princess Consort Shun to conclude that she had to take Feng Xiaoli back.

Dongfang Lianhua was too reluctant to part with her little granddaughter, so, after discussing with the Princess Consort Shun, they decided to alternate Feng Xiaoli’s stay between the Princess’ Mansion and Prince Shun’s Mansion every few days.

It had snowed heavily in Chu City during the twelfth lunar month.

When Feng Bailing and the others left Chu City, it was just early winter; now, after more than half a month, Chu City had entered deep winter.

As the day brightened, the entire Chu City was covered in snow; snow piled up on the eaves. Early in the morning, the Empress Dowager ordered messages be sent to both Prince Shun’s Mansion and the Princess’ Mansion, saying that today, each mansion should bring their families and children to the Imperial Palace for a banquet.

Today it was Feng Xiaoli’s turn to stay at Prince Shun’s Mansion. Rising early, the little one was dressed up by the Princess Consort Shun from head to toe, snug and secure, donning a peach-red jacket with a large cloak made of silver fox fur over it.

Before they set off, Hei Dian came carrying the Buddhist Alms Bowl, and Feng Xiaoli casually stuffed it into her cloak.