Сhарtеr 16 (11/16)
Memоriеs sсаttеred and thoughts grеw hеavier. Nоt only did Yun Wеishаn hаvе а hеadaсhe, but her breathing also bесamе raрid. Shе рiсked uр thе реn аnd pаper on thе tаble аnd wrote: "Blаck Dry Lоtus, Femalе Сhаstе Тrее Seed, Соld Watеr Stоnе..."
Eаrly in thе mоrning, beforе thе servаnt delivering breаkfast could еvеn stеp оnto the stairs, Yun Wеishаn stоpреd him. Shе tооk thе foоd bоx frоm the sеrvant's hands.
"Тhe Вlаdе Mаstеr is still slееping. Give it to mе."
"Yes."
Yun Weishan handed оver the list she hаd written the night bеforе: "Рleаse help me fetch these herbs."
The servant took it and looked, then said in a low voice, "Black Dry Lotus, Female Chaste Tree Seed, Cold Water Stone... Miss Yun, these are all substances of Great Cold. You're suffering from a cold poison; you can't take these..."
"Go quickly!"
The servant lowered his head and left helplessly.
Just where the servant's figure disappeared, another proud figure appeared—Gong Shangjue stood on a wooden boat, slowly sailing into Yue Manor.
In Shangguan Qian's room, a physician was taking her pulse. "Your injuries are no longer serious, miss. Just take a few more doses of medicine to reduce the swelling and disperse the bruising."
Shangguan Qian lifted her sleeve, revealing the unsightly scars left by the whipping on her arm. The scabs had not yet faded and were very noticeable. "These scars all over my body are truly ugly. Why didn't you add Golden Dragon Gallbladder Herb to my prescription?"
"Miss Shangguan truly lives up to being from a family of renowned physicians. Golden Dragon Gallbladder Herb promotes wound healing and is less likely to leave scars, making it indeed most suitable for your injuries. However, some time ago, Young Master Zhi was injured and used quite a bit. The remaining Golden Dragon Gallbladder Herb in the pharmacy was all taken by the servants of Yu Manor for Madam WuJi—"
At that moment, Gong Yuanzhi walked in and teased, "What, so eager to remove the scars? Are you worried my brother will dislike you?"
Shangguan Qian smiled. "Young Master Jue is not a shallow person who judges by appearances."
Gong Yuanzhi insinuated, "Then what does my brother see in you? Inner beauty?"
"When Young Master Zhi grows up, you'll naturally understand."
Gong Yuanzhi was left speechless, somewhat awkwardly watching the physician bow and leave.
Shangguan Qian straightened her sleeve and retorted, "Why is Young Master Zhi so kind as to give all the Golden Dragon Gallbladder Herb in the pharmacy to Madam WuJi?"
Gong Yuanzhi laughed. "When Yu Manor gives an order, who dares disobey? That is the Blade Master, after all."
"You've never submitted to this Blade Master before," Shangguan Qian said pointedly. "But still, thank you, Young Master Zhi, for coming to see me specially."
"I came to tell you that my brother won't be here these few days. Rest well and don't run around."
"Where did Young Master Jue go?"
"Back Mountain."
Shangguan Qian was surprised. "The House of Gong has a Back Mountain?"
Gong Yuanzhi suddenly realized he had let something slip. "You're an outsider; why ask so many questions?" With that, he turned and left.---
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