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Qin Xiao, although a rough man, ate quite elegantly at the dining table, possibly because he felt restrained in an unfamiliar place.

After lunch, Ouyang Jingyu had a Guard escort Doctor Shen back.

Upon returning to Jisai Town, Shen Chuwei got off the horse carriage and was about to leave when a Guard called out to her.

"Doctor Shen, could you prescribe some medicine for my condition? The price is negotiable."

Shen Chuwei sized up the Guard, who didn’t look wealthy, "I can prescribe medicine, but the consultation fee plus the cost of the medicine will be one tael of silver."

One tael of silver was already a high price for an ordinary person.

Hearing this, the Guard hesitated as one tael of silver was half a year’s income, but thinking of his illness, he still gritted his teeth and paid.

Shen Chuwei accepted the silver, took out several packets of medicine from the medicine box for the Guard, and instructed how to take it.

After expressing his thanks, the Guard then left with the horse carriage.

On the third day, Shen Chuwei arrived at the Imperial City as agreed, to give acupuncture and drain Ouyang Jingyuan’s blood stasis. This time, the process was much slower than before, not an exaggeration to compare it to the speed of a crawling turtle.

When the time came, Shen Chuwei removed the needles and then bandaged the wound.

Ouyang Jingyu was watching the whole time and became somewhat impatient when he saw no sign of his brother waking up.

"Doctor Shen, didn’t you say my younger brother would wake up by the third day? Why hasn’t he woken yet?"

Shen Chuwei pointed with her hand, "Isn’t he waking up now?"

Ouyang Jingyu turned his gaze back to the bed and at first, didn’t notice any signs, but upon looking a second and third time, he saw his brother’s eyes move.

He became somewhat excited and went forward to grab his brother’s hand, "Younger brother, wake up."

After calling several times without seeing his brother open his eyes, he turned to Doctor Shen with annoyance, "My brother is awake?"

Shen Chuwei looked at the irascible Ouyang Jingyu and said with a faint voice, "He is very weak now. After drinking the medicine and resting for a while, he will definitely wake up and be able to speak before evening."

Ouyang Jingyu clenched his teeth, "How do I know you’re not deceiving me? Today, you can only go back after my younger brother wakes up."

Shen Chuwei helplessly shrugged her shoulders, "As long as you provide food, staying over is not a problem. Oh, and having supper would be even better."

Ouyang Jingyu: "..."

Shen Chuwei was arranged to stay in the Guest Room, which had a nice environment with a garden in front.

Seeing the Maid, she took the initiative to ask, "Could you please bring some Pastries over and brew a pot of loose tea?"

Dressed in men’s clothing, Shen Chuwei looked quite handsome, and her use of ’little sister’ made the Maid blush.

"Young Master, please wait a moment, I will go prepare it immediately."

Shen Chuwei’s eyes curved into a smile, "Thank you, little sister."

The Maid blushed and went to prepare the pastries and tea.

Shen Chuwei placed Xuetuan on the table and rubbed the fluffy head of Xuetuan.

At this time, the Maid brought the pastries and tea and set them before Doctor Shen before retreating with a red face.

Shen Chuwei picked up a piece of pastry, which wasn’t as appealing as fruit, but after tasting it, she found it quite good.

She offered a piece to Xuetuan, "They say that when you overuse your brain, it’s good to eat something sweet. Eat more and then use your clever head to help us find Your Highness sooner."

Xuetuan looked bewilderedly at Shen Chuwei, then lowered its head and discontentedly ate the pastry, as if it was unhappy.

Qin Xiao: "..." Expecting a cat to find Your Highness~

After finishing the pastry, Xuetuan jumped down from the table and ran off.

Shen Chuwei sipped a few mouthfuls of tea, then saw Xuetuan running off~

It’s only been a few days out, and it’s already gone astray?

Shen Chuwei was about to stand up and give chase when she saw Xuetuan run back dejectedly, and as she wondered why, several Guards came in from outside.

They were obviously coming back from being blocked~

Qin Xiao stood up and positioned himself protectively in front of Shen Chuwei, as his duty was to protect her.

Shen Chuwei glanced at the few Guards, "Is there a problem?"

The Chief Guard said expressionlessly, "My master has asked for Doctor Shen to come."

Shen Chuwei: "..." To make such a fuss, I thought something had happened to Ouyang Jingyuan~

Shen Chuwei picked up Xuetuan and followed the Guard to meet Ouyang Jingyu.

Ouyang Jingyu was in the patient’s room, and as soon as Shen Chuwei walked in, she could hear Ouyang Jingyu’s voice. As expected, it seemed the patient had awakened.

Just as Shen Chuwei entered, Ouyang Jingyu excitedly said, "My brother has woken up, Doctor Shen, come quickly and have a look."

"...Okay," Shen Chuwei came over, and Ouyang Jingyu considerately stood up and moved aside to make space.

After sitting down, Shen Chuwei began to examine the patient’s pulse.

Ouyang Jingyuan had already woken up and was chatting with his brother. Upon seeing a young person sitting by the bed, he stared at the face for a long moment, as if he couldn’t believe his eyes.

Shen Chuwei withdrew her hand and smiled at the patient, "You are still weak and currently unable to walk independently. Tomorrow morning at ten o’clock, you can go out and bask in the sun for half an hour, and remember to protect yourself from the sun."

After speaking, Shen Chuwei turned her head towards Ouyang Jingyu, "Did you hear that, Lord Ouyang?"

"Ah?" Ouyang Jingyu was startled for a moment, then nodded, "Got it."

Shen Chuwei stood up, "Then I’ll head back now and come again tomorrow."

However, Ouyang Jingyu said, "Your residence is too far from the Imperial City, coming and going is too troublesome, you should temporarily stay in the Imperial City. How does that sound?"

Suddenly, Ouyang Jingyu added, "Meals will be provided, as well as supper."

Shen Chuwei, hearing meals would be provided, gladly accepted, "Okay, but my family might worry. Let me send my assistant back to inform them, and bring some change of clothes over."

Ouyang Jingyu agreed readily, "No problem, I’ll have someone escort him back."

Ouyang Jingyuan, after being stunned for a while, thought he must be seeing things; how could it be her?

Once outside, Qin Xiao expressed his concern, "Young Master, your subordinate is worried."

Shen Chuwei patted Qin Xiao on the shoulder, "Don’t worry and go back, I’m fine."

After hesitating for a long time, Qin Xiao finally nodded and left.

Shen Chuwei returned to the Guest Room, and after finishing her dinner, was about to rest when she saw Xuetuan wandering near the door and suddenly running out.

Shen Chuwei almost thought Xuetuan had been enchanted by beauty, lost in thought.

She put on a coat and followed.

This area was all Guest Rooms, each with its own independent yard, near the man-made lake.

She watched Xuetuan run into a yard about twenty meters away.

Shen Chuwei arrived at the yard and saw Xuetuan again jump into a stranger’s arms, and that stranger was the one she had seen three days ago.

Under the light, the man’s pale complexion was faintly visible, as was the bandage covering most of his face.

Walking in with curiosity, she watched Xuetuan scratch the man’s hand with its paw, not too hard, as if it was tickling him.

"...Um, I have actually trained it already."

Shen Chuwei smiled awkwardly, reached out to hold Xuetuan, and didn’t forget to pinch its ears. Xuetuan, you’re a tomcat, how can you just leap at a handsome man like this? You never used to do this.

Xuetuan looked very wronged.

The man: "..."

Seeing the man didn’t respond, Shen Chuwei thought he might be angry, so she reluctantly took out a strawberry jelly from her space, feeling a bit reluctant as she only had three left~

She bit her lip and handed it to the man, "Here, take this as compensation."

The man pinched the item in his hand, it being the first time he saw or heard of strawberry jelly.

"What’s your name?"

...

ps: This is to pave the way for the plot.

What I can guarantee is that it won’t be saddening, but instead, it will deepen the relationships between the characters.