12 Chapter 12 Health-preserving Soup
◎At most, just take a sip◎
Yuliu felt a little embarrassed by Yunhe's teasing tone, and felt a slight heat behind her ears.
Damn it!
How could she have forgotten that Yunhe has the ability to identify medicine by its scent?!
I just don’t know whether Yunhe noticed that there was something strange about the willow tree outside the window early in the morning, or whether it was because she happened to be standing by the window and the smell of medicine in her hand made him notice it.
Yuliu pondered for a moment, then smiled sweetly, "How could that be? I just felt that this medicine was too hot, so I wanted to put it by the window to cool down. As for that willow tree..."
"Young Master Yun is truly perceptive. He does use the dregs left over from boiling medicine as fertilizer."
Speak the truth to people and lies to ghosts.
Liu Xiaolianhua used Yunhe's teasing as an excuse, this trick was very skillful!
When Yunhe heard this, there was not much surprise on his face, but he just raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Yuliu.
He was standing beside a willow tree in a long green robe. The spring breeze and warm sunshine were blowing from behind him. His sleeves fluttered in the wind, and his temperament was gentle and reserved like jade.
It seemed as if he knew that Yuliu's remarks were just a superficial display of eloquence.
But Yun He didn't expose her, and nodded as usual, patiently coaxing her, "If that's the case, the temperature of the medicine should be just right now. Miss, why don't you drink it quickly while it's still warm?"
Yuliu: “…”Thank you for your concern.
Yuliu could get rid of Yumei and Fangyue with just a few words, but he couldn't do the same with Yunhe.
Although it was Yunhe who wanted to stay, as the host, she naturally had to treat Yunhe, a person from the Poison Doctor Valley, with courtesy and politeness, otherwise it would be spread out and cause gossip.
Yuliu really didn't want to drink that unappetizing medicine.
But she won't stick to one thing. If one method doesn't work, she'll try another.
Yuliu's eyes flickered, seemingly asking about someone's well-being, but actually trying to find a topic to talk about: "Young Master Yun has only been recuperating for a few days, why did you suddenly come out today? Is there something wrong?"
"Indeed, there is something." Yun He remained motionless and replied calmly, "But my matter is not urgent yet. It won't be too late to talk about it after the young lady drinks the medicine. If the cold medicine enters the body, I'm afraid it will be uncomfortable."
Yuliu secretly complained: Why do I have to take medicine?
If I don't drink it, it doesn't matter whether the medicine is hot or cold. Not only will the willow tree grow well and I won't suffer, but I will also feel happy!
However, Yuliu had long been accustomed to saying one thing and another. She smiled, blinked her misty eyes, and asked in a soft voice, "Then...Mr. Yun, could you please step aside for a moment? Let me drink the medicine, and then we can discuss this matter."
Yu Liu had even thought of excuses like "I don't like people watching me eat" and "My face doesn't look good when I take medicine."
Unexpectedly, Yunhe nodded without hesitation after he had just said the first half of the sentence. He took a few steps back and turned to admire the lush willow tree.
Yuliu kept silent and took the bowl of medicine which was still warm. But when she was about to go back to her room, she suddenly turned around and looked at Yunhe again for some unknown reason.
Yunhe, dressed in green, stands under the willow tree with his head slightly raised. The spring silhouette outlines a clear jawline. His body is straight and he stands tall like a pine tree, but not tight, with a sense of relaxation in the spring breeze.
It seemed as if he was still in the same posture as before, without moving at all.
Yuliu suddenly felt that she didn't need to make so many excuses just now.
Maybe she doesn't even need to bring it up, Yunhe will take the initiative to avoid it and leave her enough and appropriate space.
Yuliu lowered her eyes, her gaze falling on the shimmering black soup.
She originally planned to "get rid of" herself from Yun He, and then secretly return to her room to dispose of the bowl of medicine.
Although there might be some smell, she is going out today, and the smell should be almost gone by the time she goes back and forth.
but……
It seems that if she drinks a sip, she won't lose any weight?
Or, for Yunhe's sake, drink this bowl... ?
The residual heat of the bowl of medicine drifted to the tip of his nose, and the bitter and sweet taste was faintly mixed with spicy and salty flavors, which made Yuliu's nose feel sore and his eyes almost red.
no……
no!
This bowl of medicine is so bitter, it's definitely not something she can drink!
Elm and Willow, dazzled by the spring scenery in the yard, suddenly became clear-headed.
At most, she would just take a sip - just to moisten her lips, in case she went to talk to Yunhe later and he looked at her and asked her questions and found out that she hadn't taken a single drop of the medicine, which would give her away.
Yuliu sat down at the table and began to think about how to just "get a bite".
After all, if you drink it directly, some excess medicine may enter your mouth, but if you use something to dip it, you can ensure that it only moisturizes your lips and mouth.
Yuliu made up her mind and went to get a pair of silver chopsticks, but after sitting back at the table, she felt that she should remove the lip balm first.
So, she stood up again and went to the makeup mirror, took out a small piece of cotton cloth, and gently wiped off the thin red on her lips.
After going back and forth a few times, he sat down at the table again. Even though everything was ready, Yu Liu was still subjective...
Don't want to drink.
Yuliu stared at the bowl of health-preserving soup on the table with her eyes wide open, as if she was looking at a bowl of heart-breaking poison.
Thoughts gradually began to diverge.
Yuliu thought that this bowl of medicine was already half cold. Yunhe had said that cold medicine would cause discomfort when entering the stomach, so this bowl of medicine was not suitable for her now.
…So she doesn’t have to drink?
Having found a reason and reached a conclusion that suited her, Yu Liu felt confident and stopped looking at the bowl of medicine. She stood up and prepared to go out. Unfortunately, before she could even stand up straight, she met Yun He's eyes, who was standing outside the door.
Yuliu felt that she couldn't put on a proper smile like usual at this moment. She was as light as the wind and as calm as a crane, and her expression was a little surprised.
Yuliu could even guess what he was thinking from the lingering of his gaze:
cotton?
This girl is so exquisite, she even wipes the table with a piece of cotton cloth when she takes medicine;
But why is there a pair of silver chopsticks next to it? Could it be that the spoon was taken by mistake?
Finally, his eyes fell on the bowl full of medicine, not a drop of it spilled. Yun He paused for a moment, then said hesitantly, "In the time it takes to make an incense stick, this medicine..."
Yunhe didn't finish his words, but Yuliu already understood what Yunhe meant.
Ordinary people only need to drink a few sips of medicine in an instant.
Yun He waited outside for a whole incense stick of time before coming in. Even though he was calm, he didn't expect that someone could take so long to drink the medicine without even a drop of water.
However, Yuliu only realized belatedly that she had been thinking about this for such a long time. No wonder Yunhe came in on his own. But now there was no way to avoid it. She simply gritted her teeth, and the irritation made her tear glands sore. Her eyes suddenly became moist and red. She looked weak and aggrieved. Yuliu admitted her mistake delicately: "I was slow and delayed. Otherwise... if the medicine is cold, just heat it up before drinking it. It won't be a problem, right?"
"Since it's cold, don't drink it."
Yun He spoke a little slowly, and the second half of his words were mixed with Yu Liu's voice. Yu Liu was startled by what he heard, and almost suspected that he was hallucinating. He hesitated and said:
"What did you just say?"
"Um?"
Yun He raised his eyebrows slightly, not knowing whether he was surprised by Yu Liu's reaction or pleased by Yu Liu's honesty.
His gaze slowly lifted from the thick soup, staring into Yuliu's turbulent and suspicious eyes, Yunhe calmly repeated, "It's cold, so don't drink it."
"Are you serious?" Yuliu frowned slightly, as if she didn't believe it.
All the doctors she had seen wanted their patients to drink medicine as if it were water.
Without exception.
"Of course you take it seriously. When have I ever lied to you?"
Yun He responded, but suddenly felt that Yuliu, with her body covered with thorns and a broken heart, had more of the worldly air of love, hate, anger and infatuation than the human mask with a smile. So much so that while he instinctively felt helpless about her childish behavior of not wanting to take the medicine, he also felt that her fur-ruffled appearance was somewhat cute.
Yun He thought so and couldn't help but chuckle: "If you don't want to drink, then don't drink."
"I won't force you." Yunhe said.
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