Chapter Fifty-Two p1
Shen Lao Xia(Old Hero Shen) was seriously injured. After a brief examination, Bo Chi quickly wrote down a list of medicinal herbs and asked the Villa Master to gather them for her as soon as possible so she could refine the pills.
Although Drunken Moon Villa wasn’t as famous as Wudang or Shaolin, it was still a recognized first-class sect. Before noon, all the medicinal herbs were gathered, and an alchemy room was temporarily set up for Bo Chi to prepare the medicine.
After Bo Chi entered the room with a pile of medicinal herbs, Yu Zhao, silent and expressionless, came to the door with her sword.
She was dressed in black, her black hair tied in a high ponytail, which made her fair skin and beautiful face look cold and elegant. She didn’t look like a martial artist who would shout and kill.
However, she was cold and aloof, her aura chilling, like a sharp sword out of its sheath, keeping people a thousand miles away. Without even needing to approach, others would be intimidated by her aura and wouldn’t dare to come forward.
Two days passed in a flash. Bo Chi had been in the alchemy room without coming out, and Yu Zhao guarded her without eating or drinking. Seeing the Villa Master and the others hesitantly approaching, she immediately unsheathed her sword halfway to warn them.
The Villa Master hurriedly stopped and explained: “This… Guard Miss, we are worried that the Medical Immortal has overexerted herself and fainted in the room without anyone knowing, so we wanted to go in and check on her – not to mention, the Medical Immortal hasn’t had a drop of water these past few days, which is really bad for her health. If there’s anything we can do, I’m willing to help her, so that she can have time to rest.“
Yu Zhao’s expression was indifferent, and her tone remained cold: “No need, she told me before entering the room that she doesn’t need anyone’s help. The entry of unrelated personnel will only interrupt her progress and disturb her thoughts.”
Hearing this, the Villa Master could only agree with a wry smile, and repeatedly expressed his gratitude: “Medical Immortal is kind-hearted. Whether my master can make it through this time or not, if the Medical Immortal comes to our Drunken Moon Villa again in the future, we will treat her as the most honored guest.“
Yu Zhao responded with a noncommittal hmm, and didn’t put away her sword, obviously still wary of them.
The Villa Master and the old steward could only retreat to the corridor and watch Yu Zhao skillfully sheathe her sword from afar, continuing to guard the girl behind her.
“This person…” The Villa Master returned to his senses from his gratitude, and couldn’t help but look at Yu Zhao: “This person is loyal to the Medical Immortal, and her swordsmanship is sharp and chilling, she doesn’t seem like an ordinary follower.“
The old steward thought for a while: “Could it be that she was saved by the Medical Immortal before, so she abandoned her worldly reputation and willingly followed the Medical Immortal as a servant?“
“It’s possible that she was saved, but not as a servant.” The Villa Master was knowledgeable, and said with certainty: “There is no hierarchy between the two of them, and the trust between them is beyond ordinary people. The Medical Immortal believes that the guard can protect her, and the guard has never broken her promise. From this point of view, their relationship is clearly more than that of ordinary friends…“
Speaking of this, the Villa Master changed the subject, coughed lightly, and said in a low voice: “Uncle Zhou, go and dismiss those young men we found before.“
The old steward still looked confused: “Why is this? Villa Master, don’t you want to win over the people from the Medicine Valley?“
The Villa Master sighed: “It’s true that I want to win them over, but gifts should also be given to the right person. If those young men are really offered, I’m afraid the guard will come to us to settle accounts the next day. Fortunately, besides men, I also prepared a lot of precious medicinal herbs. When the Medical Immortal and the others are about to leave, remember to send them over.“
The old steward hurriedly agreed.
A day passed quietly. At dusk, when the sunset was brilliant and connected, the closed door of the alchemy room creaked open, and Bo Chi, with a dusty face and unsteady steps, walked out. After glancing at Yu Zhao, she was stunned and said: “You, you said you would help me guard the door, you didn’t mean standing outside without moving a step, did you?“
Yu Zhao turned around, her dark eyes as clear as obsidian: “I’m not at ease letting others guard you.“
Bo Chi immediately became anxious, stepped forward and grabbed her hand, dragging her towards the room: “Then you can’t guard alone for so long! Come on, come on, come on, let’s go to sleep together.“
“Cough, cough, cough, cough.” Hearing the word ‘sleep’, the Villa Master couldn’t help but cough repeatedly in embarrassment, interrupting the intimacy of this loving couple: “Medical Immortal, may I ask…“
Bo Chi’s heart and eyes were all on her beloved, and she didn’t have time to talk to him slowly, so she interrupted directly: “The pills and powders are all in the alchemy furnace, and how to use them is already written on the paper on the table. You do as it says, and Old Hero Shen will definitely recover within half a month.”
The Villa Master was overjoyed and thanked her repeatedly. Seeing them leaving hand in hand, he immediately tactfully instructed his subordinates not to disturb them.
After so many days of hard work, Bo Chi was very weak. She barely managed to wash up, dragged Yu Zhao onto the bed, and fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
Yu Zhao, with her deep internal strength, was not sleepy. She took off Bo Chi’s soft shoes, covered her with the quilt, and then hesitantly lay down beside her, hesitantly putting her arm around her waist.
The girl was not tall, her figure slender, her voice delicate when she spoke, and even when she slept, she was very clingy. After sensing Yu Zhao hugging her, she closed her eyes and snuggled into Yu Zhao’s arms.
Yu Zhao looked down at her, and seeing her long, thick eyelashes like butterfly wings, curled and long, she couldn’t help but raise her hand and gently tease them.
Bo Chi seemed to have been teased thousands of times, and raised her little face in a daze, saying softly: “Kiss…“
Yu Zhao froze, the blush on the tips of her ears instantly spreading to her cheeks, and she froze, not daring to move.
Bo Chi didn’t get her lover’s kiss, so she moved closer, still half asleep, but very persistent: “Kiss…“
Yu Zhao stared at her intently. Seeing her acting coquettishly, her heart beat faster, and she lowered her head as if by a ghost, and really kissed her eyelashes.
The familiar kiss soothed Bo Chi, and the girl settled down with satisfaction.
Yu Zhao didn’t recover for a long time, and even her neck turned red.
After sleeping until noon the next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Bo Chi finally recovered and got up full of energy. She sat with Yu Zhao, chattering and eating a brunch. Afterwards, with nothing to do, they decided to go and see how Shen Lao Xia was doing.
When they arrived at Shen Lao Xia’s room, they saw the Villa Master sprinkling medicinal powder on Shen Lao Xia’s wound. Seeing his focused and undistracted look, Bo Chi didn’t disturb them, and retreated with Yu Zhao.
“Where should we go next?” Bo Chi couldn’t hold back, lowered her head and kicked the small stones on the ground, and said: “Shen Lao Xia still needs some time to recover, and we’re bored staying in the villa, why don’t we—“
Halfway through her words, Bo Chi, who was about to turn a corner, was suddenly picked up by Yu Zhao. The next moment, a girl in pink walked out from the corner, and after seeing their posture, she was stunned for a moment, and then saluted suddenly: “Are you the Medical Immortal? I am the Young Villa Master of Drunken Moon Villa, Shu Mengqing.“
Bo Chi was hanging on Yu Zhao’s arm, blinked when she heard this, and said enthusiastically: “Hello, are you looking for your father, Villa Master Shu? He’s applying medicine to Shen Lao Xia right now, I’m afraid he doesn’t have time.“
Shu Mengqing nodded in understanding: “Master-Grandfather is seriously injured, and Dad indeed can’t leave. In that case, I can only leave the villa alone. Medical Immortal, is there anything you want? I’ll bring it back for you when I return from my shop.“
Bo Chi shook her head: “I don’t need anything, but we’re bored staying in the villa. Where are you going? Can we go with you?“
Shu Mengqing said generously: “Recently, for some reason, all the spice shops under our villa have been ransacked. The shopkeepers sent letters overnight, and as the Young Villa Master, I naturally have to go and take a look. If the Medical Immortal is willing to come along, it would be Mengqing’s honor.“
Bo Chi said happily: “Then it’s settled, when are you planning to leave?“
Shu Mengqing tucked her hair behind her ear: “We’ll leave tomorrow morning, Medical Immortal, just wait for me in the front hall.“
“Okay.” Bo Chi readily agreed.
The two chatted for a while longer, and had a good impression of each other. When they parted, they no longer called each other Medical Immortal and Young Villa Master politely, but called each other by name.
Bo Chi was quite happy to have made a new friend. It wasn’t until she could no longer see the other party’s figure that she realized she was still hanging on Yu Zhao.
She immediately went blank, so embarrassed that she wanted to dig a three-bedroom apartment in the ground: “…I, I wasn’t talking to Mengqing in this posture all the time, was I?!“
Yu Zhao glanced down at her, her indifferent tone carrying a hint of inexplicable jealousy: “So you were so busy talking to her that you even forgot about me.“
Bo Chi coughed lightly, and said seriously: “Don’t talk nonsense, I just wanted to get a free ride with you. Besides, Mengqing’s eyes are clear, and her behavior is calm, she obviously doesn’t have the same thoughts as Lan Yi, so don’t be jealous.“
What she said, Yu Zhao also understood. It was precisely because of this that Yu Zhao didn’t stop her, but silently indulged her in making friends.
After being coaxed by Bo Chi for a while, Yu Zhao let go of her jealousy and took her back to pack her things.
In the evening, probably because they learned that they were leaving tomorrow, the Villa Master took time out of his busy schedule to visit, and said with a smile: “Medical Immortal, you don’t know, my Mengqing is very talented in spices. The ‘Orchid Fragrance’ that was sought after in the capital three years ago was personally blended by Mengqing. Shamefully, although I am Master’s disciple, I didn’t learn anything because of my stupidity. Master was so disheartened by me that she almost left. It was Mengqing, who was younger, who accurately distinguished the different spices, which made Master change her mind and start teaching her all her skills.“
“Now, after more than ten years, Mengqing’s achievements in spices have become even more outstanding.” The Villa Master said implicitly with a hint of pride: “If Medical Immortal needs anything from my little girl, please feel free to ask. Whether it’s blending exclusive spices for you, or doing other things, our Shu family will definitely do our best!“
Bo Chi was a little tempted.
Although she had been through so many worlds, she still stubbornly believed that she was a youthful and sunny beauty.
Which girl could resist a unique fragrance?
At least she was intrigued, and her almond eyes lit up a bit.
Seeing this, the Villa Master relaxed, and after a few more words, he left.
After going out, he went straight to Shu Mengqing’s room, knocked on the door, and went in.
Shu Mengqing was sitting at the table, grinding flower cakes with her bare hands. Seeing the Villa Master come in, she bowed and said softly: “Dad, are you here for Chi’er?“
The Villa Master’s attention was attracted by her words: “You’ve already exchanged names with the Medical Immortal?“
Shu Mengqing smiled: “Girls are naturally gentle. The Medical Immortal is more lively and cute than her guard. It’s not difficult to make friends with her.“
Having said that…
The Villa Master hesitated, and finally said tactfully: “It’s naturally fine to be friends, but the Medical Immortal and her guard don’t have an ordinary relationship. When you interact with them, you must pay attention to propriety, and don’t act rashly and cause them, them to misunderstand.“
Shu Mengqing said helplessly: “What Dad can see, this daughter can naturally see too. Don’t worry, Dad, I am the Young Villa Master of Drunken Moon Villa, and I will never do anything irrational. Besides, although this daughter doesn’t have a sweetheart, the person I admire is definitely a man.“
She said it with certainty, and the Villa Master was relieved and completely at ease: “Since you understand so well, Dad is relieved. Remember to bring more clothes when you go out tomorrow. Dad has to take care of Master all the time, and can’t pay much attention to you. Be careful when you’re out…“
The night passed quickly. The next morning, when the sky was slightly bright, Bo Chi and Yu Zhao, wearing clothes of the same color, came to the front hall, greeted Shu Mengqing, and got into the carriage together.
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