Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 264 - 262

"No need for thanks, you can just prepare a couple of nice dishes for me later. You know I’m only nice to you because of your family’s cooking." Doctor Luo’s bantering tone was completely different when speaking with Xiao’er, showing how familiar they were.

"Of course, I’ll make sure it’s worth your while. What would you like? I’ll cook it personally." Xiao’er responded cheerfully.

"Anything will do, I’m not picky! I’ll have to head out now, the Imperial Hospital is busy with the cowpox vaccinations, I’ll drop by for the meal after that’s done."

Lately, all of the imperial doctors at the Imperial Hospital were extremely busy, vaccinating the palace staff and the occupants of the civil and military officials’ families against cowpox.

Because people generally tend to develop a fever after vaccination, they were also constantly summoned to and fro among the officials’ residences.

The Emperor decreed that the cowpox vaccination would first be tested on the parents and officials, ensuring its safety before promoting it nationally.

The Emperor even set an example for the officials and the people by being the first to receive the cowpox vaccination. freēwēbnovel.com

But let’s get back to the main topic.

Now that Lin Yan was okay, Xiao’er also needed to leave. Her clothes were stained with bloody patches, so she had to go home and change before heading out again.

"Doctor Luo, wait, come with me. I’ll have Zhao Yong take you back to the Imperial Hospital." Xiao’er said to Doctor Luo, before turning to Master Lin and his wife. "Now that Miss Lin is fine, I should take my leave."

"Miss Shen, please wait. I agree to the matter you brought up before," said Master Lin without a hint of hesitation or struggle.

"Master Lin, you don’t have to agree just because of this incident. I’m not here to lord over you. I did hope that after saving Lin Yan, Master Lin might agree to what I asked. But even if you didn’t, I wouldn’t blame you for ingratitude. I certainly wouldn’t bring it up myself. I helped because I wanted to, but I also had an ulterior motive."

If you’re going to act out of self-interest from the start, then you must accept the outcome, whatever it may be. You can’t blame others for it, or else you shouldn’t have acted in the first place.

"I wish to repay you for saving my life, not just because of that, but also because I want to take revenge. If Miss doesn’t mind the trouble, our family would be willing to serve you." Master Lin was an honest man, and he spoke directly about his personal feelings.

Having heard this, Xiao’er said to Doctor Luo: "Doctor Luo, you should head back to the Imperial Hospital first. I’ll have Zhao Yong take you."

Doctor Luo nodded.

Mrs. Lin also had to go out and buy some medicine.

After seeing off Doctor Luo, Xiao’er turned to Master Lin and said, "Master Lin, there’s no need to sell yourself. We just need to make an agreement. My shop is being renovated now. I’ve already hired several craftsmen. The only thing lacking is a versatile master craftsman like yourself. I’ve designed the layout so that..."

After arranging all matters and signing contracts with Master Lin, Xiao’er finally took her leave.

After Xiao’er left, Mrs. Lin, who had returned from fetching medicine, remembered to buy new clothes for Xiao’er to change into, or else her family might get a fright if they saw the bloody clothes.

Marquis Shengping Mansion entrance

Right after Xiao’er alighted from the carriage, she saw Xiao Fuzi riding a horse over.

Seeing the blood on Xiao’er, Xiao Fuzi dismounted from his horse and became so anxious he forgot to greet her properly: "Miss Xiao’er, are you hurt? Where have you been injured? How did it happen? Zhao Yong, how did you protect the Miss? How will you explain this to the Sixth Prince when he returns?"

My goodness, it’s his first time seeing Miss Xiao’er injured. With so much blood on her sleeves, how big must the wound be? The Sixth Prince had given them strict instructions before he left to ensure the safety of Miss Xiao’er. Upon his return, the Sixth Prince would surely not let them off if he found out Miss Xiao’er had been hurt.

"Enough, Xiao Fuzi. Don’t be so alarmed. This isn’t my blood. I was holding someone whom I had just saved and the blood is from that person."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuzi breathed a sigh of relief.

Wait! The Miss just said... hold!

Remembering that someone is an incredibly jealous person, given how even the smallest move from Young Master Di or the Second Prince towards the Miss warrants a deadly glare from him, and now the Miss had actually held another person!

Xiao Fuzi’s heart pounded again, "Miss, was the person you held a man or a woman?"

"A woman!" Xiao’er said, irritated with Xiao Fuzi’s panic-stricken expression. She recalled someone’s constant display of jealousy and snapped back.

What, did he think she hadn’t noticed how petty and prudish he was? He had everyone on their nerves.

Upon hearing the two most desired words, Xiao Fuzi smoothed his eyebrows, his heart settling back down: It’s good as long as it’s a woman! It’s good as long as it’s a woman!

"Xiao Fuzi, did you come here to discuss something? Is there a letter?" Xiao’er asked, anticipating a letter.

"Yes, young master has a letter for you, Miss."

Just as expected.

"Miss, if you have a reply for the young master, you can give it to me and I’ll have it delivered."

"No."

"Oh," Xiao Fuzi responded disappointedly.

The young master had already written two letters to Miss Xiao’er, but she hadn’t replied to any of them.

If he brought a reply from Miss Xiao’er to the young master, he would surely be very happy and reward him handsomely upon his return.

But how could Xiao’er not see through Xiao Fuzi’s little plan?

"If I need to write a letter, I can use the Pigeon Post!" Xiao’er kindly informed him.

She didn’t need to, like a certain someone, send every letter along with a military brief, just to demonstrate how important she was to him.

That way, even if someone wanted to trip her up, they would weigh their options, knowing whether he would exact revenge upon his return!

Upon hearing Xiao’er’s words, Xiao Fuzi perked up. While reporting about Miss Xiao’er to the young master in his reply, he could casually mention that Miss Xiao’er would send a letter via Pigeon Post. Surely the young master would be happy to read his report too.

What Xiao Fuzi didn’t know was that Xiao’er never intended to reply in the first place. For a letter containing just a few words from him, should she reply with just a single word herself?

Once she returned home and was in the courtyard, Xiao’er finally opened Shangguan Xuanyi’s letter.

Again, it was just a few words that could be counted on a single hand!

See you in July

Fine, I’ll be waiting for you! Xiao’er whispered in her heart. She then smiled, neatly folded the letter, and put it away.

Although the letter only contained three words, Xiao’er felt her mood brighten considerably.

It’s been over three months since Shangguan Xuanyi left for war. Another month or so and they’ll be able to see each other. Just thinking about it filled her with joy.

Xiao’er teleported into her space, planting crops happily.

Seeing the mistress in such a pleasant mood, Bai Tian became hesitant about sharing the upcoming news!

Bai Tian glanced at his wife, "My dear, why don’t you tell her?"

Tian Bai rolled her eyes at him: Useless!

Then she swam off into the colorful fairy pond.

Poor Bai Tian, his wife looked down on him.

Sigh! Sorry, master!

"Ahem, master, there’s something I need to tell you."

"Go ahead." Xiao’er didn’t even look up.

"I sensed from the letter you just put into the space..."

Xiao’er stopped what she was doing, waiting for Bai Tian to finish what he was saying.

"... traces of a tsunami."