"My lady! The distinguished guest in the guest room has woken up!"
Zhen Wanwan was stunned for a moment before she remembered that the herbalist was still at home.
It's all her fault for being too busy; she completely forgot about him.
However, this miracle doctor was unconscious for far too long; it's been two days since he woke up.
Zhen Wanwan glanced at Zhu Yuan and blinked curiously, "Husband, would you like to go take a look?"
Zhu Yuan hummed in agreement and nodded: "If Madam goes, I will go!"
Zhen Wanwan smiled and happily pulled him to follow Xiaomei to the guest room.
The couple had just reached the door of the guest room when they heard a loud commotion inside.
The two exchanged a glance, and Zhen Wanwan stepped straight in.
Inside, the herbalist was struggling to open a can of yellow peaches. Perhaps because he had never eaten them before, he just kept pulling at it.
When he saw Zhen Wanwan and the other person arrive, he chuckled and handed the canned food to Zhu Yuan.
They have absolutely no sense of being guests; if you didn't know better, you'd think it was their own home!
"Boy! Open it right now! I'm starving!"
The herbalist clutched his stomach, looking as if he would starve to death if he didn't eat a single bite.
Zhen Wanwan remained silent, actually observing him. Bai Caoshi didn't mind and even circled around in front of her.
His face lit up with a newfound radiance: "Hehe, little lady! Aren't I handsome?"
Zhen Wanwan kept staring at Mei. When she heard his words, she leaned closer to take a look, and then shook her head with a firm look in her eyes.
"Not as handsome as my husband!"
The herbalist is standing with his hands on his hips, waiting for praise!
Zhen Wanwan's words made him furious. He always valued his reputation above all else, and he would rather suffer himself than lose face.
His youthful face is what he's most proud of!
Now that he's been outshone by Zhen Wanwan's husband, how could he not feel resentful?
So the herbalist looked at Zhuyuan with dissatisfaction, wanting to find fault with him.
But looking at the handsome, aloof, and outstanding man in front of him, he swallowed back the words of slander he had been about to say.
"Tch...she's only slightly better looking than me..."
The herbalist curled his lip in disdain and gestured with his finger to indicate a fraction of a millimeter.
Despite the unreasonable behavior of the herbalist, Zhu Yuan was not angry and even thoughtfully opened the can.
Upon seeing this, the herbalist couldn't stop smiling and reached out to take the item away.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuan used a fork to feed Zhen Wanwan directly, without giving Bai Caoshi even a glance.
Although Zhen Wanwan was quite surprised, she still obliged and took a bite.
Her gaze lingered on the herbalist; she had finally grasped the nature of this divine physician.
He seems to be a playful old man!
Looking at the couple who were showing off their love so passionately, Baicaoshi felt a pang of jealousy, while also regretting that he was out of canned yellow peaches.
But he didn't dare to snatch food from Zhuyuan in front of him, after all, this master was not as easy to mess with as he seemed on the surface.
Therefore, the herbalist only dared to express his dissatisfaction verbally.
"What kind of world is this! They don't even bother to give the elderly some peaches as a sign of respect..."
Looking at the eccentric herbalist throwing a tantrum, Zhen Wanwan couldn't help but chuckle a few times, and suddenly an idea came to her mind.
It's good that she likes to eat! She has no shortage of food here!!
Thinking about it, Zhen Wanwan said with a slightly tempting tone, "Handsome boy! Do you want to eat this?"
Although the herbalist was older than them, his skin was so tender it looked like it could be squeezed to release moisture. If the group stood together, someone who didn't know them would think that the herbalist was their younger brother.
Hearing how she addressed Zhen Wanwan, Baicaoshi grinned from ear to ear.
However, the thought of losing what he had been given to eat made him feel rather down.
"Xiaomei, go and get some snacks to serve the guests!"
Zhen Wanwan gave instructions to Xiao Mei outside the door.
Xiao Mei readily agreed, and the herbalist smiled broadly, though a closer look revealed that the smile did not reach her eyes.
He subtly sized up Zhen Wanwan, then frowned, shielding her behind him and looking at Bai Caoshi with displeasure.
"Since you're here, please examine my wife's illness!"
Zhu Yuan glanced at Bai Caoshi indifferently, without exchanging pleasantries with him.
When Bai Caoshi saw how closely he was protecting Zhen Wanwan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
However, he quickly suppressed this emotion and reverted to his mischievous self.
"Hey! Why are you still acting like this? You're married and a father now, aren't you afraid of scaring your wife and children?"
The herbalist was truly helpless with Zhu Yuan; even after so much time had passed, this person was still unlikable.
He couldn't help but look at Zhen Wanwan, his eyes filled with admiration.
Given Zhu Yuan's cold-blooded nature, I don't know how his wife manages to control him.
Zhen Wanwan was lost in thought, her gaze unconsciously drifting towards the two of them.
It seems his wife and this herbalist are old acquaintances. How come I've never heard Zhu Yuan mention her?
Zhu Yuan gently squeezed Zhen Wanwan's hand to comfort her and helped her sit down at the table.
His eyes turned to the herbalist opposite him.
"You have trespassed into my residence without cause. I am already showing you leniency by not killing you. As compensation, examine my lady's pulse. If you can cure her, I will grant you your request."
Zhen Wanwan was slightly taken aback and subconsciously asked, "What is it?"
She frowned. She knew her own body well; she was healthy and had been buying medicine from Tmall Genie ever since she started earning money.
She used well water for everything – drinking water, bathing water, even for washing her face and brushing her teeth.
Her health was already perfectly fine, but her husband was always worried and insisted on finding someone to treat her.
Now, judging from their conversation, it seems that Zhu Yuan has agreed to some request from the Divine Physician of Herbs.
With her cheat code at her disposal, she couldn't let Zhu Yuan owe her a favor for nothing.
Seeing her worry, Zhu Yuan whispered in her ear, "It's nothing serious. This person's medical skills are quite good. With him treating you, you'll feel more confident."
Zhen Wanwan held Zhu Yuan's hand, very worried. Her husband was good in every way, but he was easily flustered by her problems.
She was afraid that Zhu Yuan would be deceived and end up paying for it.
The herbalist smiled and explained to Zhen Wanwan in an approachable manner, "Madam, please rest assured, what I ask of you is nothing more than a piece of cake for your husband!"
Zhen Wanwan's expression relaxed, and she finally felt at ease extending her hand to let the herbalist take her pulse.
The herbalist didn't waste any time and focused intently on examining Zhen Wanwan.
Unlike other doctors, he was more likely to show his emotions when seeing a doctor.
The herbalist wore a smile throughout, looking nothing like a doctor.
However, it's like a mischievous child, secretly harboring evil intentions.
Zhen Wanwan couldn't help but feel nervous, and Zhu Yuan silently comforted her from the side.
After watching for about fifteen minutes, the herbalist finally stopped.
"Has your wife been experiencing excessive sleepiness, weakness, fatigue, and irregular menstruation since giving birth?"
Zhen Wanwan was startled, then nodded. There really was no privacy when it came to traditional Chinese medicine.
This filled her with awe, and she listened attentively to what he had to say.
Bai Caoshi subconsciously looked at Zhu Yuan. Zhen Wanwan's heart suddenly raced, but she forced herself to remain calm and said, "Divine Doctor, please speak frankly!"
Zhen Wanwan was quite frightened by his actions, worried that she might have contracted some incurable disease.
If the Tmall Spirit's medicine doesn't work for her, then we're doomed.
"Then I'll tell you!"
Seeing that Zhen was straightforward, the herbalist stopped pretending.
"The lady's body was severely depleted due to her twin pregnancy, and she hadn't had proper rest because of long-term overwork. She was destined to die young..."
"But now the lady's pulse is stable and her heartbeat is strong. If she continues to take good care of herself like this, she may live to be over a hundred years old."
After hearing this, Zhen Wanwan finally felt relieved.
Zhu Yuan frowned and said, "A doctor previously diagnosed that my wife's health was severely depleted and that she might not live for more than a few years. Why has her health improved so suddenly?"
The herbalist looked at Zhuyuan in surprise: "You didn't know?"
A hint of panic flashed in Zhen Wanwan's eyes, but she quickly concealed it.
To avoid attracting attention, she would often have someone cook for her.
Occasionally, he would take some 'medication' to confuse himself and lay the foundation for his future health improvement.
Zhu Yuan gave Zhen Wanwan a deep look, then turned to Bai Caoshi and said, "Madam usually enjoys health preservation and occasionally makes medicinal cuisine. In addition, she also does health exercises."
The herbalist frowned and asked in confusion, "Medicinal cuisine is the gentlest and safest treatment, but what is this health exercise? I've never heard of it before."
Zhen Wanwan explained from the side, "It's a health-preserving exercise similar to Tai Chi."
The herbalist pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
"Although I don't know what health exercises are, since my wife's illness has improved as a result, continuing to do them will also be good for her health."
"Besides that, what is the reason for my wife's excessive sleepiness?"
Zhu Yuan looked at Zhen Wanwan with concern. In his memory, the lady always slept until the sun was high in the sky, and she seemed to have no energy.
This is why he was so insistent on getting her a doctor.
Hearing this, Zhen Wanwan felt a little embarrassed.
It's not that she's sick, it's just that she's lazy.
The herbalist glanced at Zhen Wanwan silently and said nonchalantly, "It's not a big deal. Being able to eat and sleep well is a blessing. I'll prescribe a medicine for her later to replenish her qi and blood."
The unease in Zhu Yuan's heart finally dissipated slightly as he looked down from his tense jawline.
"Thank you for your help!"
Zhen Wanwan smiled kindly: "Medical Master of Herbs, the weather has been bad these past few days. Why don't you stay a few more days? I have plenty of delicious food and drinks here."
The herbalist patted his empty belly and looked at Zhen Wanwan with relief.
I finally remembered him!
"Thank you for troubling me, sister-in-law. I've been nagging you these past few days. It's getting late; it's time for dinner."
Zhen Wanwan looked out the window. The rain was still falling softly, and dark clouds covered the earth. It looked like it was getting late.
She didn't notice the change in addressing the herbalist, but smiled and said, "Divine Doctor, are you hungry? I'll arrange for someone to prepare dinner right away. You can have some snacks to tide you over."
Xiaomei had already taken the snacks and pastries, which were now neatly arranged on the table.
Although the herbalist really wanted to eat it, he still had to save face in front of Zhen Wanwan.
"Thank you for your trouble, sister-in-law!"
Zhen Wanwan smiled faintly, then left the room and went to the kitchen to arrange the dinner.
As the saying goes, the way to a person's heart is through their stomach.
The herbalist and her companions were determined to keep the person here, so she had to use all her strength to keep the person here with food.
Inside the room, only Zhuyuan and Baicaoshi remained, and the atmosphere suddenly became somber.
The herbalist, who always had a smile on his face, looked at him with a slight nervousness.
"Zhuyuan, I'm at your house right now. Your wife just left, so don't do anything rash!"
Zhu Yuan rolled his eyes at him, slightly displeased.
"I never knew that the usually aloof and proud divine physician would be willing to stay by the side of a concubine."
The concubine he was referring to was naturally Hua Yan, who was not favored by the Hua family.
Hua Yan's birth mother was a famous courtesan from a brothel. She became pregnant with the Hua family's child by accident and secretly gave birth to the child without the Hua family head's knowledge.
She thought she could rise in status through her son, but while her son did become wealthy, she herself turned to dust long ago.
Hua Yan was then nominally a concubine in the household and was raised as an illegitimate son.
But his true background is known to all the prominent families in Kyoto.
While in school, his classmates often found excuses to humiliate him.
Bai Caoshi's eyes darkened, and his dangerous gaze met Zhu Yuan's directly.
He suddenly laughed out loud and said jokingly, "I never knew that the ruthless and merciless strategist would actually get married and have two children."
Zhu Yuan's eyes seemed to be filled with cold knives as he viciously stabbed at Bai Cao Shi.
He reached out and grasped the herbalist's neck in his palm.
The herbalist's eyes rolled back as he pinched her, her hands struggling incessantly, tears welling in her eyes.
Zhu Yuan stared at him coldly, thoroughly enjoying his terrified expression.
Only a few seconds before the herbalist was unable to struggle and began to suffocate did she throw him away like trash.
The herbalist collapsed to the ground, coughing with difficulty, and touched his neck with some lingering fear.
She looked at Zhu Yuan with eyes full of resentment.
"Are you serious? We've known each other for a while now, are you really going to be so heartless?"
Zhu Yuan snorted coldly: "Why should I show you any mercy? You should know that we are already enemies."
The herbalist's eyes widened, then he suddenly lowered his head, feeling somewhat guilty.
"This is a long story, but you only need to know that I will not harm you! Of course, I will never harm your wife and children!"
Zhu Yuan didn't even look at him, clearly showing that he didn't trust him.
The herbalist didn't make any requests. He looked around and saw that there was no one there.
He suddenly took a few steps closer and said, "Zhuyuan, I know you need me right now. If you agree to that request, I will stay and help you."
Zhu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said disdainfully, "Are you threatening me now?"
The herbalist rubbed his temples. If there was no other way, he really didn't want to share a room with Zhuyuan.
"We're mutually benefiting, so how can there be any threat? With me here, you don't need to worry about medicine, and I'll get what I want. What do you think?"
Zhu Yuan thought about it seriously; he needed to consider this matter carefully.
The herbalist kept a close eye on his expression, and seeing that he seemed to be softening, she quickly advised, "It's not of much use to you if you keep that thing, so why won't you give it to me?"
The more the herbalist thought about it, the angrier he became.
Their demands were clearly contradictory, and even though he had already taken a step back, Zhuyuan still wouldn't budge.
Could it be for revenge?
The herbalist pondered silently, but still wanted to hear his decision with his own ears.
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