"Ah?"
It was a good thing Miss Xie was willing to go to their estate. Wen Feng wished Miss Xie would stay at their estate permanently, so their master wouldn't have to worry constantly and rush back and forth.
But now that Miss Xie was unwell, wasn't it better to return to the Marquis of the Southern Sea's estate? The Marquis of the Southern Sea's estate had a poison doctor in charge!
Thinking of Lou Yi’an's face, which was darker than his skin tone, Wen Feng understood. "Are you afraid of being scolded by Doctor Lou and don't dare to go back?"
An annoyed voice came from the carriage. "Wen Feng, why are you saying so much? I told you to turn around, so just turn around. If you talk any more nonsense, I'll sew your mouth shut!"
Yi Yan Geng was amused by her. "Wen Feng can guess your thoughts so easily."
Xie Jiang: "So what if he guesses! I'm not going back."
Yi Yan Geng nodded. "Then come to my estate."
Hearing this, Xie Jiang felt relieved and was about to lie down comfortably. However, Yi Yan Geng hadn't finished speaking. "I'll send someone to fetch Doctor Lou over later."
Xie Jiang immediately sat up straight. "Yi Yan Geng, are you itching for a beating!" If Lou Yi’an was called over, she might as well return to the estate directly!
She pinched the soft flesh at his waist. Yi Yan Geng gasped in pain but absolutely refused to yield to violence!
Xie Jiang gritted her teeth, almost twisting his flesh off. "It's just a common cold and fever. Is it necessary for Yi An to step in? Can't any doctor treat it? I can handle it myself!"
Yi Yan Geng's eyes twitched in pain. "Of all the doctors in this world, the one I trust the most is Doctor Lou."
Xie Jiang scoffed. "Isn't the doctor most revered in your Da Yu the one who heals the wounded and saves the people, Celestial Master Xu?"
Every word that came out of her mouth revealed her dislike for Xu Heng Dan, which greatly surprised Yi Yan Geng.
Xu Heng Dan had already left the capital before she entered it. She shouldn't have met Xu Heng Dan, so why did she have such a strong aversion to him in her words?
Yi Yan Geng's heart stirred slightly. It was as if he had grasped an important clue. As long as he continued to pull on this thread, he could clear away the fog obscuring the present.
"Others are others, and I am me."
"Because Yi An cured the poison on you?"
"Because Doctor Lou can manage you."
"Ah ha?"
"It's not that he can manage you. It seems no one can manage you. You're like a wild horse."
"You're the wild horse!"
"At least Doctor Lou can make you have reservations and not dare to push yourself too hard." Heaven knew how grateful he was to Lou Yi’an. "If only Doctor Lou's face could be even darker."
"You actually insult Yi An by calling him ugly! That's personal attack! I'm going to tell Yi An and have him prescribe the bitterest medicine for you."
"In my opinion, Doctor Lou should be fiercer with you, and his temper should be worse when facing you. This way, his deterrence on you can be slightly greater."
Yi Yan Geng gave her a cold glance, seeing through her little trick. "Do you think Doctor Lou will pay attention to this little trick of yours to divert anger?"
"Hmph!"
Yi Yan Geng gently pressed her down to lie down, placing her head on his lap, and sighed helplessly. "Your fever came on suddenly this time, Doctor Lou won't be angry with you."
Yi Yan Geng very consciously placed his palm on her forehead.
It was so cool and comfortable.
Xie Jiang pulled his other hand over and pressed it against her burning cheek.
She didn't know if it was because she was too hot, but it made him seem exceptionally cool.
But even though she was so hot, she couldn't warm him up.
Xie Jiang felt that he was still emitting coolness.
"I promised Wen Feng that I would go to your estate tonight. I can't go back on my word."
"Circumstances have changed. We can also not..." Wen Feng's voice sounded from outside the carriage door.
"Have you chosen a burial place for your tongue? Hmm?" A clear threat.
"..." Wen Feng.
Yi Yan Geng did not indulge her this time.
If it were just a common cold and fever, the doctors at his estate could also treat it, but she still had chronic ailments and hidden injuries.
There was no doctor in this world who was more familiar with and clearer about her physical condition than Lou Yi’an.
He would only feel at ease if Lou Yi’an examined her.
Moreover, the more she feared Lou Yi’an, the more uneasy he felt.
If there were really no problems, why would she be so guilty?
There were few people on the road at night, and the carriage moved smoothly. They soon arrived at the Marquis of the Southern Sea's estate.
Only after hearing Lou Yi’an say that her old illness had not relapsed did Yi Yan Geng breathe a sigh of relief.
However, it was ultimately due to her weakened body that the wind evil had invaded. "Even with Doctor Lou's medical skills, can he not completely cure her chronic illness?"
Lou Yi’an slowly tidied his sleeves and shook his head. "Some injuries and illnesses cannot be cured solely by medical skills."
Yi Yan Geng stood in the courtyard for a long time before turning back into Xie Jiang's bedroom.
Xie Jiang was already asleep.
Aunt He had just replaced the cloth on her forehead, wringing out another one from the basin of cold water and placing it on her.
Seeing Yi Yan Geng enter from outside, she stepped forward and said softly, "My young master just said that Young Master Yi doesn't need to stay here. If you're worried about her, you can come over when you have free time."
"Doctor Lou also said that if she can sleep, it means there's no major issue. Young Master Yi, you don't need to worry. We will take good care of Miss."
How could Aunt He be so considerate of someone who didn't even have a formal title? The only person Aunt He truly cared about in this world was her young master.
The reason she said this was because her young master had instructed her.
Previously, he couldn't wait to drag her to bed every day, but today he had changed his ways and was pushing her away. Could it be that he was afraid of his heart being willing but his strength insufficient?
Although Aunt He didn't understand, she still complied. Her young master had his reasons for doing things.
In Aunt He's opinion, it was only right for Young Master Yi to guard her young master's bedside. It was Young Master Yi's good fortune.
Yi Yan Geng did not listen to Aunt He's words, nor did he notice Aunt He's insincere kindness.
"You all go and rest. I'll stay here tonight."
"You're so busy..."
"I'm not busy."
"Alright then."
Aunt He was also very straightforward. Since Young Master Yi had this attitude, there was no need to force him to leave.
However, with Young Master Yi's status, "Young Master Yi, do you know how to take care of people?"
"No."
"Then..."
"But I can take care of her."
Yi Yan Geng sat down by the bed and stared at her intently.
He looked at her naturally flawless brows, her closed eyes, her lips chapped from the fever.
He carefully traced every line on her face with his gaze.
Not knowing how to take care of people but knowing how to take care of her young master, Aunt He deeply suspected that Young Master Yi was implying that her young master was not human?
But the deep eyes of Young Master Yi were filled with so much love that they were almost overflowing.
What dissatisfaction or worry could Aunt He still have?
"We are in the next room. If anything happens during the night, Young Master Yi, just call us."
Yi Yan Geng nodded with his back to Aunt He.
Throughout the night, Xie Jiang's fever remained high, and she tossed and turned restlessly.
In the middle of the night, she felt Yi Yan Geng's hand and held on tightly.
She didn't know if she was conscious or unconscious.
Yi Yan Geng lay down beside her, fully clothed. She quickly snuggled closer, her pair of burning hands sliding along his wrist into his sleeve, almost reaching his chest. She was truly seeking coolness wherever she could find it.