Zhou Quan really didn't expect that this Prince Yun would be so casual. Just because Xiaomai healed his leg, he wanted to recognize her as his god-sister.
However, considering that both he and Xiaomai were people without parents or siblings, Zhou Quan naturally hoped that Xiaomai could have someone to protect her.
Besides, this is the Cloud King. If he becomes Xiaomai's older brother, then Xiaomai will have one more person to care for her in the future.
He could also tell that King Yun was an upright person with no ulterior motives. He probably wanted to acknowledge Xiaomai as his relative to thank her for healing his leg.
Zhou Quan smiled and gave Li Mai a gentle look. "I'll say it again: it depends on my wife's opinion. If she has no objection, then naturally I have no objection. In our family, my wife has always been in charge."
Li Mai looked at Prince Yun and smiled, "Your Highness, there's no need for that. I'm not a doctor who makes a living by practicing medicine; I just happened to treat your leg."
Li Mai feels that she is not yet able to reach the level of selflessness and altruism required to save the world; at most, she can only heal and save her own family members.
"So, my sister dislikes her paralyzed brother?" King Yun asked sadly.
Seeing his sudden self-pity and inferiority complex, Li Mai chuckled speechlessly. She turned to look at Zhou Quan and wondered if all disabled people liked to pretend to be weak in order to gain attention and achieve their goals.
Zhou Quan stood up straight abruptly, his eyes conveying three words: I am not!
Li Mai chuckled lightly, then turned to look at the Prince of Yun. Her meaning was clear: she did not want to acknowledge this relationship. She believed that the Prince of Yun should understand her meaning after she had said so much.
"Uncle Yun, go and fetch ten thousand taels of silver. Also, bring the box of jewels that the Emperor bestowed upon you last time." Seeing Li Mai's expression, Prince Yun understood, sighed, and gave the order in a low voice to the steward waiting at the door.
Li Mai glanced at him, wondering if those things were meant for her.
Sure enough, after the steward brought everything, Prince Yun placed it on the table in front of Li Mai. "Madam Zhou, consider this my thank-you gift and medical fee. Thank you for curing my leg. For the rest of your lives, whenever you encounter problems that you cannot solve and need help, you can come to me at any time."
Li Mai pushed it back, "This is too much. I'll agree to it, okay? I'm happy to have an older brother to protect me. I just thought we were just ordinary people and wouldn't be of any help to you. If we became relatives, we might only be a burden to you."
When Yun Wang heard her agree, he smiled and said, "No way, I have a sister now, I have family now, and that's the biggest help you've given me. When I get better, I'll come find you all, and we'll become sworn siblings."
Li Mai chuckled, "Well, actually, if Your Highness wanted, wouldn't many people want to be your sister?"
"No, they just wanted to get into my bed and become my mistresses. After I was injured, not a single one dared to set foot in my Yunwang Mansion." Yunwang smiled indifferently.
The two concubines in his household were bestowed upon him by the emperor, but he dared not touch them, fearing they might have ill intentions.
Li Mai nodded silently. Yes, in such a magnificent and grand mansion, no one came to visit all day long, and there was no mistress. The only guests she had seen in the past few days were her two apprentices who came to see her.
"Don't worry, brother. Once your leg heals and you can stand up again, you won't have to worry about finding someone caring for you," Li Mai comforted him.
"Alright, I trust your medical skills, brother." At this moment, King Yun could only lie down with his head against two large pillows and could not sit up. He just turned his head to look at Li Mai and Zhou Quan and chatted with them.
"Brother, where is your personal bodyguard? I'll arrange for him to wash and massage you every day. You'll be lying down for three months. Besides paying attention to your diet, you must not neglect the cleaning and massage of your body. That way, when you stand up after three months, your physique will be able to catch up."
Upon hearing this, King Yun summoned his two guards who were serving outside the door, and Li Mai explained the situation to them in detail.
While she was giving them instructions, Zhong Hui and Chu Yan had already come to pick up Li Mai.
"Master, may we go now?" After bowing to the King of Clouds, the two waited for Li Mai to finish speaking before walking to their master's side and asking in a low voice.
Li Mai nodded, turned around and bid farewell to Prince Yun, "Brother, please rest well. I will come to see you again before I leave the capital."
Prince Yun nodded. “Alright, if you encounter any problems you can’t handle while you’re in the capital, have your brother-in-law come to me immediately. I’ll arrange for someone to help you. Although my elder brother no longer holds military power, he still has the title of prince.”
Li Mai agreed, and together with Zhou Quan, thanked the King of Yun and walked outside.
"Little sister, take these things on the table. They're a gift for you. I don't know what else is in the storeroom, so I'm giving you these as a gift first. Once I'm better, I'll organize them myself and give you another set then." King Yun pointed to the items on the table.
Li Mai said helplessly, "No need. We don't lack money for our daily lives. Besides, I can earn money myself. Consider the courtyard that my elder brother gave me as a gift for recognizing our kinship. Treating your injuries is also a gift from me to you for recognizing our kinship."
After saying that, he led the bewildered Chu Yan and Zhong Hui outside.
King Yun sighed helplessly. This girl was really foolish; why would she give up so much money?
He called out to the guards, "Xuanwen, Xuanwu, take the things on the table to your young lady. If she refuses to accept them, you two will bring your heads to me."
"Yes, Your Highness!" Upon hearing the order, the two guards at the door turned pale with fright and quickly came in, each grabbing a piece of clothing and rushing out to chase after Li Mai.
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