Perhaps the joy of Ye Jiu waking up overwhelmed Yun Jia, and after the tension eased, he fell ill.
That night, he started to have a fever, his forehead was very hot, and he even started talking nonsense, clinging to Ye Jiu and refusing to let go.
"Xiao Jiu... um, don't go."
Ye Jiu said helplessly, "I'll go find you a doctor, but I don't know how to treat illnesses."
"Let the servants go and keep me company, okay?" Yun Jia hugged her arm tightly, not wanting to leave her for even a moment.
He had no choice but to instruct his servant to find a doctor, and Ye Jiu sat by his bedside to keep him company.
He was probably sick, his mind was not very clear, and he became more talkative, rambling on and on about what had happened in the past six months to Ye Jiu.
He said that he killed the eldest princess, and the Gu worm ate her internal organs, making her wish she were dead. He also let the Gu worm control her brain and made her rebel. In the end, she died by the sword of the third princess.
He said, "It's a pity you didn't see her miserable state. It's a pity the Third Princess gave her a quick death; she should have been torn to pieces."
He said he missed her very much. He had been running the casino and Shi Jin Zhuang without relying on others, and had made a lot of money, but it was all for naught.
He said he wanted to marry her, he didn't want any dowry, he didn't want anything, he just wanted her to be well.
Ye Jiu felt a pang of sadness upon hearing this, and intertwined her fingers with his, responding with "Okay."
It turns out that half a year has already passed.
Did she hate Ji Huali? Of course she did. But from another perspective, wanting Ji Huali to die a horrible death became the driving force that kept her alive. Now that he's dead...
That felt great! She should have done it to her sooner!
Ye Jiu was lost in thought when the doctor was led in by a servant in a flustered manner. She stepped aside to make room for the doctor.
The doctor took the pulse and said, "It's just a simple case of cold and fever, and some deficiency of qi and blood. A few doses of medicine and proper rest will do the trick."
The servant dragged her along, running until he was out of breath, thinking it was something serious.
She took a few breaths and then said, "Find a handkerchief and put it on his forehead. Once the fever goes down, he'll be fine."
He then took out a pen and paper he always carried with him, quickly wrote out a prescription, and handed the paper to Ye Jiu, saying, "Just drink five doses according to this prescription."
Ye Jiu nodded and took it, then gestured to the servant with her chin, "Go to the accountant and get some silver to settle her consultation fee, then go back with her to get the medicine."
The two walked out one after the other, leaving only Ye Jiu and Yun Jia inside.
Yun Jia fell into a deep sleep, and Ye Jiu sat by the bed and stroked his eyelashes. They felt just as good as when they were children. It had been 12 years since they first met.
——
The servant prepared the medicine, brewed it, and handed it to Ye Jiu. Along with the medicine came several pieces of candied fruit. "This servant has come to deliver medicine to my master."
Ye Jiu took the medicine, closed the door, and began to ponder the title "Master." Hmm, why call me Master? Did Yun Jia request it? Is she in such a hurry to get married?
Ye Jiu scratched his head; it really should be put on the agenda.
"Yun Jia? Yun Jia, wake up." Ye Jiu pinched his cheek. Just thinking about it made her feel so sorry for him. She woke him up because he was taking such bitter medicine. It was like this the first time they met. He's been a medicine bottle since he was a child.
Yun Jia's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she slowly woke up, "...Hmm?"
He sniffed, the smell of Chinese medicine filling his nostrils. His eyes widened instantly, and he sat up and threw himself into Ye Jiu's arms. "More medicine to drink."
Ye Jiu pinched his nose, "Yeah, you're taking medicine again. You need to take care of your health."
Yun Jia picked up the medicine and drank it all in one gulp, then quickly put the candied fruit in her mouth, her movements practiced and clearly a habit.
Ye Jiu was shocked, "You don't even need to coax him to drink his medicine?"
Yun Jia found it amusing, "I've drunk it so many times, I'm used to it."
Ye Jiu frowned slightly, which indirectly proved that he had been taking medicine for the past six months.
Having just woken up and regained some energy, Yun Jia leaned against Ye Jiu and slowly ate the candied fruit.
Ye Jiu lowered her head and rested it on his shoulder. "Can I ask... how did my body get better?"
Yun Jia grabbed her hand and kneaded her wrist. A red Gu worm crawled out from Ye Jiu's wrist, leaving a small hole the size of a pinhole.
Ye Jiu stared blankly, "It did it?"
Yun Jia nodded, "Fortunately, I learned this from my teacher's wife."
“I read in storybooks that Gu worms eat human blood. Does it want to eat your blood?”
As Ye Jiu was speaking, she lifted Yun Jia's sleeve to search for her, and sure enough, she saw many scars on her arm. Yun Jia was embarrassed and put her sleeve down, saying, "Don't look, it's nothing."
"So many scars and you call it nothing?"
"It's all in the past now. These scars were worth it since you're awake."
"...Yun Jia, you're such a love-struck fool." Ye Jiu sighed, helpless. Luckily, this was her house.
What is... being love-struck?
"It's nothing, I was just praising you for always having me in your heart and mind."
"Of course, you're all I think about."
After cuddling for a while, Yun Jia suddenly felt a dragging sensation in her lower abdomen.
Before she could react, Ye Jiu smelled blood. Only she and Yun Jia were in the room; if it wasn't her, then…
Ye Jiu looked at Yun Jia and asked, "Are you injured?"
Yun Jia's face turned bright red. "You, you get out..."
"Huh? Why are we going out?" Ye Jiu didn't understand at first, then it dawned on her—could it be her period...?
Ye Jiu didn't mince words and asked directly, "Have you started your period?"
Yun Jia covered her face, feeling even more ashamed to face anyone. "Please, just leave...please..."
Indeed, it was quite embarrassing. Ye Jiu quietly left the room.
Even though she's been here for many years, she still finds this absurd, but! She's finally free from the torment of menstruation!! That feels pretty good too.
Yun Jia is probably changing clothes inside. She should go to the kitchen to find some ginger and brown sugar to make him some water.
Perhaps feeling ashamed, Yun Jia lingered inside, refusing to come out, and Ye Jiu's knocking went unanswered.
"Are you done? I'm going to push the door open and go in?"
After a while, a soft voice came from inside the room, "Mmm."
Ye Jiu brought in ginger and brown sugar water, and Yun Jia huddled under the covers, not even letting her head stick out.
Ye Jiu chuckled, "What's wrong? It's not like it's the first time I've seen you menstruating, and besides, I didn't see anything."
Yun Jia stirred under the covers, her voice coming through the blanket: "Stop talking, it's embarrassing."
Ye Jiu chuckled and asked him, "Does your stomach hurt? Do you want me to rub it for you?"
She's been massaging herself for years, so she's quite experienced.
Yun Jia poked her head out from under the covers, gurgling, "No need..."
Ye Jiu seized the opportunity to pinch his mouth shut, "No, you need to."
"Don't think I don't know you're physically weak. You suffer terribly every time you have your period. There's no need to be stubborn."
Yun Jia said sullenly, "But this is filth..."
Ye Jiu pinched his mouth again to stop him from continuing, "I want to rub it, I want to rub it, I want to rub it for you, stop saying those things, I don't like hearing them, shut up."
Ye Jiu patted her legs. "Come on, lie on my lap, lift the blanket and I'll rub it for you."
Yun Jia tried to shrink back under the covers, but Ye Jiu grabbed him and pulled him into her arms.
Stop dawdling.
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