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Chapter 1143: 1139: Zi Wei Says, Thank You
Chapter 1143: 1139: Zi Wei Says, Thank You
Chapter 1143: Chapter 1139: Zi Wei Says, Thank You
Xiao Xie said impassively, “People come and go in Jiangnan, and many from the jianghu come to seek treatment from Doctor Rong. It’s common for those who travel the jianghu to prepare medicines for injuries.”
Su Yingxue thought for a moment, “That’s right, Jiangnan has extensive connections and the Grand Canal as well, so there are many people in the jianghu.”
While thinking, she became even more diligent in preparing the medicine for the patients, strictly controlling the heat and even adding a couple of drops of honey when it was done, to make the medicine less bitter upon consumption.
After packing this box of medicine, Su Yingxue felt somewhat moved, wondering if Zi Wei was still taking good care of his health.
He was someone who wouldn’t take medicine without sugar, no one could persuade him otherwise.
Only with a packet of sugar would he take his medicine.
A trace of worry flickered in her eyes, and then she handed over the sealed box to Xiao Xie.
Xiao Xie carried the box of medicine and delivered it separately through the clinic’s back door to a person in the carriage.
Upon receiving the medicine box, Yue Lian handed Xiao Xie a bag of gold, “Thank you, young man. I will repay you in the future.”
Xiao Xie turned down the money, remarking, “Miss Yue, don’t mention it. I was once helped by the Qianji Sect. Helping you a little is nothing significant. Just remember, Doctor Rong is strict, make sure not to leak this.”
“I understand, thank you,” she replied.
Seeing that he refused the money, Yue Lian gave him a dagger instead, a fine weapon she advised him to use for self-defense.
The personal weapon of Yue Lian from the Qianji Sect was invaluable outside; Xiao Xie treasured it greatly.
In the inn, Zi Wei stood by the window with a cold, statue-like demeanor, holding a dagger.
Yue Lian placed the medicine box on the table, opened it, and spread the thick scent of the medicine. She held it in front of Zi Wei, “Hubby, here’s your medicine for today. Please drink some.”
Zi Wei looked out the window and shook his head, “I won’t drink it.”
Yue Lian pursed her lips with a smile, “Won’t you drink the medicine personally prepared by the empress?”
Zi Wei was abruptly startled, then turned around, snatched the medicine from her hands with rapid movements, yet not a drop spilled from the container. He first smelled it, then tasted it.
Then, he tilted his head back and drank it all.
Yue Lian had never seen him drink medicine with such urgency.
After finishing, Zi Wei’s breathing became rapid, “It’s her…”
This medicine was made by her, the scent of the medicine, the heat control, and even the faint sweetness.
It surely must be her work, it must be!
Zi Wei stared at the box of medicine on the table, and the eight containers, “Is all this medicine made by her?”
Seeing him talk more than usual, Yue Lian’s face brightened with a deeper smile, “Yes, the empress prepared all these three days’ worth of medicine for you.”
“She… for me? Does she know it’s for me?” Zi Wei, holding the dagger, involuntarily trembled a little.
He feared Su Yingxue would blame him since he hadn’t completed his mission and had secretly come to see her.
She might be angry and not want him anymore.
“Don’t get excited, Your Majesty doesn’t know. It’s just that she was helping Doctor Rong at the clinic, and I had Xiao Xie give her your medicine to prepare. She doesn’t know,” Yue Lian said patiently, reassuring him, concerned he might act rashly in his agitation.
He yearned intensely for Su Yingxue but dared not reveal his whereabouts in front of her, likely out of fear.
How could she bear to let him live in fear?
Zi Wei’s emotions calmed down, and he quickly reverted to his usual detached and unfeeling demeanor. He treasured the medicine box, then went back to Yue Lian, looked into her eyes, and said, “Thank you.”