There was silence in the warm pavilion.
Yun Jiangli obviously did not expect that the youth who suddenly broke in would say such a sentence after holding back for a long time. For a moment, he did not know how to react.
Yan Muning seemed to be shocked by the words he blurted out and stood there motionless.
Yun Jiangli was the first to come to his senses and calmly said, “Then I will take a bath at a different time next time. Can you close the door this time? It’s a bit cool.”
“Oh.”
The little prince had a red face and a drooped head. Just as he closed the door, he heard a “huala1Lol idk how to put this sound in English, it’s the sound of a crash or pattering sound.” behind him.
Reason told him not to turn around, but not a single part of his body obeyed reason. Not only did the little prince’s legs feel weak, his waist felt a little weak too…
The big beauty had stepped out of the bathtub barefoot and casually put on a moon-white undergarment.
If the little prince were to say, it would be better not to wear these clothes!
The moment he turned around, what he saw was—the plain clothes were half wet and half transparent due to the water on Yun Jiangli’s body, sticking to his skin, and the muscle texture was faintly visible.
His long black hair was casually scattered behind him, with water still dripping from the ends. His usually cold eyes were misted by the heat, shimmering in the dimming light, and his thin lips were also gleaming with a rosy glow.
Yan Muning was stunned.
If the big beauty had not said that he thought he was not attractive before, the little prince would have really mistakenly believed that he had taken a fancy to him and wanted to seduce him already.
He lowered his eyelashes in panic, not daring to look at the broad shoulders and narrow waist in front of him.
He swallowed hard, his heart pounding, and a thought secretly popped up in his mind: I really want to be a beast, what should I do!
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While the little prince was still daydreaming, Yun Jiangli had already wiped the water droplets off his body.
He looked at the shy and evasive eyes of the youth in front of him, then lowered his eyes and looked at himself thoughtfully. After a moment of confusion, he seemed to have thought of something, and a flash of surprise flashed in his phoenix eyes.
Then he took a thick cloak from the hanger beside him, wrapped it around himself, and prepared to go to the bedroom.
“Don’t be in a daze anymore. Come here. It’s time to change the ointment.”
When passing by the youth, Yun Jiangli raised his hand and gently rubbed his soft hair, then walked out of the warm pavilion first.
The youth followed closely behind him, stumbling as he went.
Yun Jiangli listened to the sound behind him, shook his head helplessly, and slowly slowed down his pace.
In fact, he had been to a clothing shop in the city two days ago, intending to buy two sets of clothes that would fit the youth better.
But Jinzhou City is a small city after all, and the clothes in the clothing shops are mostly made of ordinary and rough materials, which are certainly not as good as the materials he is used to. He was afraid that it would be uncomfortable for the youth to wear them, so he looked in two places but couldn’t find what he wanted.
After all, the kitten looks delicate and fearful, with tender skin and flesh. He must have grown up in luxury, so he needed to find some soft fabrics to dress him in.
In fact, he just couldn’t bear to let the youth wear coarse clothes.
He kept putting it off until today and still hasn’t bought anything he likes. On the contrary, the youth seems to have adapted to wearing clothes that are slightly too big for him. He has even started to actively choose and pick clothes these past two days, complaining that this style is not good-looking and that color is too dark.
Forget it, let him be happy.
Yun Jiangli thought with great tolerance.
He seemed unaware that every time he thought of the youth, a faint smile would always appear on his lips, and his stern face would become gentle.
“I’m going to Yongle Fang tomorrow. Is there anything you need me to bring back?”
Yun Jiangli asked in a gentle voice while changing Yan Muning’s bandages.
The little prince was still regretting his behavior. After hearing what the big beauty said, he hesitated for a moment and said, “Can I go with you?”
Yun Jiangli seemed to have not thought of this and was stunned for a moment: “Of course, you can.”
Yan Muning got the permission and nodded.
He lowered his eyes to watch the big beauty applying ointment to the scar on his chest. He had a new worry and asked with a frown, “I… will this scar always be there?”
“Yes, there will be some.”
Yun Jiangli tapped the wounds with his fingertips a few times. “Especially the ones that haven’t healed yet. The wounds are deep and will naturally leave scars.”
Yan Muning felt a little itchy when he touched him, so he shrank back a bit and muttered softly, “But this is so ugly ah…”
The conceited little prince was a little unhappy. He felt disgusted no matter how he looked at those scars. He wondered if those old men in the Imperial Medical could provide any solution ah.
“Why think about these things? Heal your wounds first.”
After quickly changing the bandage, Yun Jiangli raised his hand and grabbed the youth’s collar.
Yan Muning’s eyes lit up immediately. Yes, he already had his own future princess, so why would he need the old men from the Imperial Medical?
Thinking of this, the little prince curled his eyes and sighed happily in his heart, he had such good taste.
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The next morning, Yan Muning stared at the outer robe handed to him by the big beauty and fell into deep thought.
His own vision is pretty good, but what’s wrong with this big beauty’s vision…
In fact, Yun Jiangli was also very confused. He had no memory of when he had such a lotus-colored round-collar robe. But this did not affect his giving it to the youth without hesitation when he saw the clothes.
Although Yan Muning had a lot of questions in his mind, he still put it on obediently.
After all, he remembered that his brothers’ clothes were always taken care of by the princess consorts and his sisters-in-law, and a qualified husband certainly couldn’t be picky!
The little prince was born with a handsome appearance that was so beautiful that it was difficult to tell whether he was male or female. Wearing these lotus-colored clothes, his skin looked even whiter than snow. His round, a pair of round eyes looking at people moistly, and he looked as ignorant and innocent as a newborn animal.
Yun Jiangli looked at the youth with darkened eyes, then he turned around and took out a veil and put it on his head.
The kitten he picked up and brought home is too cute, he doesn’t want to show him to others.
The narrow sleeves did make it much easier for Yan Muning. He was still struggling with the belt with his head down and didn’t notice the look Yun Jiangli gave him as a veil was put on his head.
“Eh? Physician Jiang… You’re blocking me!” Yan Muning complained softly while lifting the veil.
He had originally planned to ask the big beauty for a veil before leaving the house. After all, there were people with ulterior motives who tried to kidnap him, and he had no intention of showing up in person.
But this is too much trouble! His clothes are not ready yet.
“Clumsy.”
Yun Jiangli put his bony hands around Yan Muning’s waist and neatly adjusted his slightly loose robe.
With the ring tied tightly, Yun Jiangli looked at the slender waist that could be measured with both hands under his palms, and a strange desire surged in his heart.
There was a flash of confusion in his eyes, and his adam apple moved quickly a few times, as if he wanted to capture that strange emotion and explore it carefully.
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The two did not delay for too long. They packed up quickly and headed out towards Yongle Fang.
Yan Muning had not gone out for a long time since he was injured, this made the energetic little prince very depressed.
Now that he has just come out, everything he sees seems new to him. If it weren’t for the minor injuries on his body and the need to take his image in the big beauty’s eyes into consideration, he would have run away long ago.
Fortunately, the little prince was rational and remembered that he came out today not to have fun nor just to chase his wife.
Yan Muning followed the big beauty, looking at the streets through the gauze. There were many shops along the way, but no messengers were seen.
The people around him were all gossiping about their families, and he looked carefully but didn’t see anyone special.
This is a difficult situation. He can neither find out any information nor send his information out.
The little prince pursed his lips and had to think of another way.
“We are here. Come back to your senses.”
Yun Jiangli stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Yan Muning.
The little prince looked up at the plaque of the shop in front of him—[Renji Tang]—and was shocked.
Wow! Is the big beauty here to cause trouble? Why did he come straight to the medical center?
“Renji Tang” is their most prestigious medical center in Dasheng, and it has branches in various cities.
Even in the most inconspicuous town, there is a small pharmacy for people to seek medical treatment.
According to legend, ‘Renji Tang’ was established hundreds of years ago, and its original founder once studied under the Saint of Medicine.
Yan Muning heard that Renji Tang never looked at status or official rank when treating patients, and even if the patient could not afford the consultation fee, they would still prioritize curing the disease and saving lives.
Although these are just word-of-mouth rumors among the people, but the little prince knows that the old man from the Imperial Medical has consulted the current head of the medical center on difficult and complicated diseases in person many times.
Well… As the saying goes, competitors are enemies. Is the big beauty here to challenge or to inquire ah?
Yan Muning fell behind and entered Renji Tang. He saw Yun Jiangli already talking with the shopkeeper, and the atmosphere seemed quite friendly.
The shopkeeper seemed to be quite polite to the big beauty?
The little prince let out a long sigh and did not move forward. His eyes were attracted by a woman holding a child.
That child looked no more than a year old, with rashes on his fair and tender face, and he kept crying. As soon as they entered the door, a waiter from the front hall led them into the inner hall.
“Let’s go.”
Before Yan Muning could look away, Yun Jiangli’s warm palm gently pushed his back, and he walked out of the hall following the force.
The little prince looked back and saw the big beauty holding several packets of medicinal herbs in his hands. He suddenly realized that he was just here to buy some herbs ah!
Fortunately, he was worried for a long time.
“What are you looking at?” Yun Jiangli asked in a low voice, seeming to see that he was absent-minded.
“Hmm? Nothing.” Yan Muning looked at Yun Jiangli through the gauze, raised his hand, and pointed behind him, “That sick child just now looked so pitiful.”
The big beauty turned his head and looked in the direction of his finger, then responded softly with a frown on his face.
On the way back to the house, when passing by a tavern, Yun Jiangli suddenly remembered something and whispered to Yan Muning, “You like sweets? The cakes in this shop are very exquisite, why not go and try them?”
When he heard there was something delicious to eat, the little prince’s eyes brightened a little, and even the gauze could not block the flickering light.
The two of them sat in a corner of the inn. The inn was clean and tidy and filled with the sweet aroma of food.
Soon, several plates of exquisite pastries and a pot of tea were served. Yun Jiangli pointed to one of the plates and said, “This is the signature dish of this shop’s proprietress. I’ve also eaten it twice. Try it.”
“Ruyi cake?” Yan Muning picked up a piece, looked around, and put it in his mouth.
The glutinous rice was soft and fragrant, the red bean paste was sweet but not greasy, and the sesame seeds and peanut crumbs were just the right amount of crispy. It was different from the Ruyi cakes he usually ate, and there was a faint aroma of wine lingering between his lips and teeth.
The little prince was eating with great joy, his round eyes curved into crescents. He picked up a piece and passed it to Yun Jiangli: “It’s really delicious, Physician Jiang, try it!”
He originally thought that Yun Jiangli would take it, but he didn’t expect the big beauty to come forward directly, slightly open his thin lips, and take it from his hand.
Yan Muning’s eyes almost popped out of his head. He, he! His fingertips seemed to have touched the big beauty’s lips just now!
Did the big beauty even lick it lightly with the tip of his tongue?
The little prince suddenly retracted his hand and twirled his hot fingertips. There was smoke in his head, and his whole body was almost cooked.
A certain prince who was unable to think began to feed himself mechanically. He ate several pieces of cake in a row until a cup of warm tea was brought to his mouth. Then he felt a little choked.
“Thank, thank you.” Yan Muning took the teacup, hung his head, and stammered his thanks, his voice not much louder than a mosquito’s hum.
Yun Jiangli seemed to be preoccupied with something and did not notice anything wrong with the youth. He continued to sip his tea with a normal expression.
“Hey, do you think something is weird these days? Why are kids getting sick one after another?” A guest who had just come in from a table not far away shouted in a loud voice.
“Who said it wasn’t true? Look, the little kid from my neighbor also had a fever last night.” Another dark and strong man at the same table responded.
The discussion at this table attracted the attention of other customers in the restaurant, and the two younger women at the table behind Yan Muning and the others also started talking in a low voice.
“It’s true. I heard that four or five children fell ill in Linnan Fang overnight.”
“Ai, do I need to hear more? My second aunt’s family called my parents to help before daybreak this morning. Her two little grandchildren were vomiting and burning, and they fell over several times.”
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Yun Jiangli’s hand, which was holding the teacup, remained in midair for a long time, his brows tightly knitted together.
“Waiter.” He turned to the waiter who was clearing the table nearby and asked, “Are there many children suffering from fever and illness in the city recently?”
“Of course!” The waiter was enthusiastic and talkative. “You two have just arrived in our Jinzhou City, right? These days, families with children are worried! At first, there were only a few, and everyone thought it was because it rained a lot in the past few days and they caught a cold. Who knew that there would suddenly be more and more of them…”
The shop assistant spoke a lot with a sad face. Yun Jiangli thanked him, lowered his eyes, and gently turned the teacup in his hand, not sure what he was thinking about.
Yan Muning noticed his change in mood and asked in a low voice, “Physician Jiang… is there something wrong?”
“When we were at Renji Tang earlier, the shopkeeper mentioned this matter, but he only said that there have been many children with fever recently, but I didn’t hear that it was so serious.” Yun Jiangli paused for a moment and continued, “I think it’s just like what the waiter said, everyone thought it was just a cold and didn’t go to the medical center…”
“Xiao Qi, you just said… sick children are pitiful? Did you see clearly what’s unusual?” Yun Jiangli asked with a slightly gloomy look, staring at Yan Muning.
Yan Muning narrowed his eyes, recalled for a moment, and said seriously, “That child… has rashes on his cheeks and neck!”
After hearing this, Yun Jiangli seemed to have made up his mind and stood up calmly.
“Xiao Qi, you go back first. I need to go to Renji Tang again.”
The author has something to say:
The Big Beauty: My wife is too beautiful, I don’t want anyone else to see him.
The little prince: Is my wife teasing me on purpose? I’m so dirty!
