jdhmnovel Chapter 99 Isn't this ruining the Valley Master's plans?
Chapter 99 Isn't this ruining the Valley Master's plans?
The young apprentice pushed open the door and entered.
Almost instantly, Xue Qingchuan's hair turned silver, and the flame mark on his forehead disappeared.
As the apprentice entered, he saw Xue Qingchuan's hand covering Zhai Rongyu's face.
She was still fast asleep, unaware of her surroundings.
The master and servant stared at each other, caught off guard.
Both of them were somewhat surprised.
"Valley Master..." the medicine boy secretly stuck out his tongue.
He came at the worst possible time...
Isn't this ruining the Valley Master's plans?
Xue Qingchuan abruptly stopped, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face, quickly replaced by confusion.
How could he do such a thing while Miss Zhai was sleeping?!
Is such behavior the conduct of a gentleman?
He was a little annoyed.
He assumed he had offended her while he was out of his mind.
The medicine boy immediately closed the door.
He saw nothing... he saw nothing at all...
The creaking of the door woke Zhai Rongyu.
She looked up, rubbed her sleepy eyes, and felt a slight heat on her face. She frowned in surprise.
He raised his hand and touched his right cheek.
[You really shouldn't sleep against the bathtub.]
The steam is making my face hot.
She turned her head and met Xue Qingchuan's clear eyes.
"Are you awake?"
A hint of panic flickered across Xue Qingchuan's usually indifferent eyes. He hesitated to look at her, then looked away slightly and nodded.
Zhai Rongyu stood up and stepped forward to remove the silver needles from his back.
The icy fingertips touched his back, sending a jolt of electricity through him. Xue Qingchuan froze, his hands clenching unconsciously underwater.
"Master Xue, are you feeling any better?" Zhai Rongyu asked.
Xue Qingchuan used his internal energy to explore the meridians.
The vital energy circulated freely throughout the body without any hindrance!
He suppressed his surprise and turned to Zhai Rongyu, saying, "Miss Zhai, it seems that the coldness in my body has been suppressed by more than half!"
Not only did the superficial momentum dissipate.
My body is also much milder and stronger than before.
Zhai Rongyu nodded, knowing that her mental power had taken effect.
A faint smile appeared on her lips as she said, "For the remaining two days, Valley Master Xue only needs to soak in the medicine."
"Acupuncture is performed once a day."
"Once the coldness in the body is expelled, the illness will be cured."
Xue Qingchuan was somewhat excited, his pale eyes rippled with emotion, as if he had a thousand words to say, but when the words reached his lips, only a word of thanks remained.
"Miss Zhai, thank you!"
"Master Xue, you don't need to be so polite. I saved you because I have a favor to ask of you."
Xue Qingchuan was taken aback, and asked in confusion, "I wonder if there's anything I can do to help?"
Zhai Rongyu didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point:
"I want the tears of mermaids."
Seeing her so frank, Xue Qingchuan felt a greater appreciation for her.
"If the cold ailment is cured, then the mermaid's tears will be of no use to me."
His voice was steady and gentle.
"Take it if you want it."
……
Zhai Rongyu went out to prepare the medicine for Xue Qingchuan for the next day.
As soon as they entered the outer courtyard, Jun Ce stopped them.
The sky is dimly bright.
A slightly chilly morning breeze gently blew by.
Zhai Rongyu lifted her eyelids and noticed the faint dark circles under Jun Ce's eyes.
Did he not sleep all night?
Jun Ce lowered his shoulders slightly, looked at the girl's pale face, and took a deep breath.
But I couldn't calm down at all.
That bitter taste seeped into my body like poison.
The words of the medicine boy echoed in my ears.
He finally couldn't resist and pulled the girl into his arms, his eyes reddening.
He leaned down and buried his head in the crook of her neck, greedily inhaling her breath.
Zhai Rongyu froze instantly.
Both of them were breathing rapidly.
Jun Ce's thin lips brushed against her ear, his voice husky with a hint of grievance.
"He touched you?"
Zhai Rongyu was stunned.
She reached out and gently nudged Jun Ce's shoulder.
He pulled away, looking at her, but his hand was still around her waist.
Zhai Rongyu put her hands on his shoulders and chuckled when she saw his dejected expression.
But he still patiently explained:
"He's a patient, so I'm the only one who should touch him. How can he touch me?"
Jun Ce released his grip, the disappointment between his brows lingering for a long time.
She was simply unaware of it.
Thinking of this, he reached out and hugged her tightly in his arms, adopting a posture of complete possession.
"Rong'er, let me hold you for a while," he said sullenly.
Zhai Rong pressed against his chest, her heartbeat gradually becoming erratic.
He had no idea where to put his hands.
She could only gently place her arm on his.
What's wrong with him?
[I hope nothing bad has happened.]
Jun Ce tightened his arms around her, locking her in his embrace.
I don’t know how much time passed.
A loud rooster crow broke the enchanting atmosphere, and Jun Ce reluctantly let go of her hand.
"It's getting late, you should go and get some rest."
He looked at her with a touch of heartache.
"Just have the medicine boy do the dressing change."
Zhai Rongyu nodded.
Xue Qingchuan's medicine cannot be delayed.
She turned and walked towards the pharmacy, but after only a few steps, a thought suddenly popped into her head.
Is he jealous?
Yet, I was still somewhat unsure of my own guess.
Looking back, I saw that Jun Ce was still standing in the same spot.
She opened her mouth, and finally said:
"A doctor sees no gender."
Upon hearing her explanation, Jun Ce felt the gloom in his heart dissipate somewhat, and the light in his eyes softened.
No matter what, it's enough that Rong'er has him in her heart.
……
Zhai Rongyu arrived at the pharmacy, handed over the required medicinal materials and quantities to the apprentice, and asked him to fetch them. She then leaned against a pillar to rest.
Although I didn't have to do it myself, I was still a little worried, so I kept an eye on things from the side.
The dawn broke through the clouds.
Zhai Rongyu looked up at the sky, her eyes dark with worry, and sighed.
[How come it got light so suddenly?]
They completely disregarded whether I was sleepy or not.
"Miss Zhai!"
An excited old man's voice came from afar.
Zhai Rongyu turned around and saw Elder Chun walking towards her with an excited expression, followed by Elder Xing, who had a serious face.
"Elder Chun, what's wrong?" she asked, frowning.
[They're already this excited at the crack of dawn.]
[As expected, getting older means waking up early...]
Elder Chun approached, his high-pitched voice carrying all the way: "Man Di's legs can move again!"
"I administered the acupuncture as you instructed, and it worked!"
"It hasn't even been two days!"
Miss Zhai is being modest!
They said it would take effect in three days, but he saw such a big change after just one acupuncture treatment!
Zhai Rongyu smiled slightly, "It's good that it works."
"Elder Man, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Elder Chun shook his head and said with a smile, "Brother Man was in pain all day, but he's in good spirits now!"
Elder Xing's calm gaze fell on the busy medicine boy.
"What kind of medicinal herbs are they...?"
This combination is odd; I've never seen it before.
Zhai Rongyu said calmly, "That's for treating the Snow Valley Master's cold ailment."
"what?!"
Elder Chun and Elder Xing were both startled.
Elder Chun was somewhat excited, "Second Miss Zhai can even cure the Valley Master's cold ailment?!"
What an extraordinary person! He is truly an extraordinary person!
Elder Xing also looked at her with some surprise, "The Valley Master's cold illness is so difficult to cure, can you really cure it, young lady?"
Zhai Rongyu nodded. "It's almost done."
"Change the medicine again, and you will recover in two days."
Elder Chun's eyes widened, and he reached out and grabbed his white beard.
Did he hear it correctly?
get well?!
Only two days?!
Elder Xing's gaze sharpened, and she looked at Zhai Rongyu again, opening her mouth as if to speak but then stopping herself.
Seeing this, Elder Chun squinted and smiled, "Oh, Brother Xing, if you have anything to ask Miss Zhai, just say the word!"
He leaned closer to Elder Xing and whispered, "I think this girl is kind-hearted and will definitely help you!"
Zhai Rongyu twitched her ears and raised an eyebrow.