Chapter 18: The Little Lady is So Cute

She quickly ran to the tree and looked up at the man on the tree, his smile bright as the sun: “You, how did you get up there? What are you doing climbing a tree?”

She didn’t dare to speak too loudly, afraid of scaring Mu Chenye and causing him to fall.

This little fool was really a handful. He had only been well for a few days, and the blood hole on his head hadn’t even scabbed over yet, how could he climb a tree!

Mu Chenye held up the bright red fruit in his hand, as if to show off: “Lady, hawthorn.”

“Here you go.”

As if afraid of Gu Yunlan getting angry, Mu Chenye timidly emphasized: “Make candied hawthorn for Lady.”

Gu Yunlan was still angry just now, but now she softened.

Forget it, what does the little fool know?

He just has her in his heart and eyes.

“Okay, I’ll eat it.” Her voice became gentler: “I’ll go find a ladder. Don’t move, okay? Don’t move.”

“Okay.” Mu Chenye looked very obedient.

Gu Yunlan went to find a ladder. Mu Chenye fiddled with the red fruit in his hand, bored, with a gentle smile on his face.

The little lady is so cute.

“Don’t move, okay?” The fox on the side poked its head out, mimicking Gu Yunlan’s instructions to Mu Chenye in a strange voice.

Mu Chenye shot him a glare. He shrank his head and chuckled.

The young master and young mistress have such a good relationship. They’re so cute.

Gu Yunlan set up the ladder. She was worried about Mu Chenye coming down by himself, so she climbed up and carefully helped him down. When Mu Chenye’s feet were firmly on the ground, she breathed a sigh of relief, then put on a stern face: “Put your hand out.”

“Huh?” Mu Chenye was puzzled.

“I told you to put it out, so put it out.” Gu Yunlan said coldly.

Mu Chenye cautiously put out his hand, but he saw Gu Yunlan holding a ruler.

“Your wound hasn’t healed yet, and you climbed a ladder. I’m not going to hit you today, but you’ll definitely cause bigger trouble in the future!” She raised the ruler high, but when she brought it down, it was gentle.

She couldn’t bear to hit the little fool too hard.

Mu Chenye’s palm was a little red, and his eyes were also red: “I know, I’ll listen to Lady from now on. Lady, don’t be angry, okay?”

“Okay.” Gu Yunlan gently pinched his face: “Alright, let’s go inside. It’s cold outside.”

When they entered the house, Gu Yunlan told Mu Chenye about everything that happened in Gu Jiaojiao’s courtyard as a joke.

Although Mu Chenye couldn’t understand now, it was also a form of therapy. The poison in Mu Chenye’s body had been removed. It was only a matter of time before he regained his normal human intelligence. She didn’t want Mu Chenye to be completely unaware of what was going on when he woke up.

“You wouldn’t believe it, Gu Jiaojiao’s face was as red as pig liver, but she still had to hold back her anger and allow Cui’er to be a concubine.” Gu Yunlan laughed until her stomach hurt: “I really wish you could see her ridiculous expression. She deserves it!”

She felt very happy: “That Cui’er is her pawn. She often helped her bully my mother and me. Gu Jiaojiao asked my mother to be her foot-washing maid, and Cui’er splashed the foot-washing water on my mother. Such humiliating things are common.”

“Then you let Cui’er marry into the Third Prince’s palace. Isn’t that letting her live a good life?” Mu Chenye asked.

“Just one look, and I knew that the Third Prince, who seems virtuous and upright, is actually a lecherous hypocrite.”

Gu Yunlan snorted: “Life in the Third Prince’s palace might not be a good life. Besides, Gu Jiaojiao is determined to enter the Third Prince’s palace. She definitely won’t let go of this traitorous thing.”

After saying that, Gu Yunlan realized that Mu Chenye’s question was very logical.

“Husband, what did you just say?” Gu Yunlan was a little expectant.

“Huh? I forgot.” Mu Chenye grinned: “Lady, can I eat two barley sugars today?”

“No, you eat too much sugar, your teeth will rot.” Gu Yunlan was a little disappointed, but she quickly adjusted her mood.

After all, Mu Chenye had been like this for more than a year or two. How could he be well in just a few days?

“I’ll go to Master’s place tomorrow. Gu Jiaojiao thinks she can pass the test and surpass me to become Master’s disciple. I’ll go and have a good look at this joke tomorrow.” Gu Yunlan smiled playfully.

“Hmm, I’ll listen to Lady, I won’t run around.” Mu Chenye immediately agreed.

…

The next morning, Gu Yunlan came to Dugu Yue’s courtyard.

“Master, my husband is recovering well. He could even climb trees yesterday. I guess he’ll be able to return to the palace in a couple of days.” Gu Yunlan massaged Dugu Yue’s head.

This was a massage technique she created. It could promote blood circulation and allow people to relax deeply in a short time.

“You little girl, your medical skills are no worse than mine!” Dugu Yue was very satisfied: “I’m your Master, it seems I’m the one who’s getting the better deal!”

Gu Yunlan laughed: “How could that be! You being my Master is my good fortune!”

It was indeed good fortune. Who has the ability to directly become the Grandmaster’s disciple?

“When we return to the Mu residence, Master, will you come with us? I’ll ask my father-in-law to arrange a courtyard for you. We can practice our medical skills together.” Gu Yunlan asked.

“No, I can’t.” Dugu Yue sighed: “I have things to do. It will take at least three months, maybe a year or two. But Master, if I get good medicinal herbs, I’ll have someone send them to you. I’ll make sure my son-in-law gets a good tonic.”

“Then I’ll thank Master on behalf of my husband.” Gu Yunlan sweetly thanked him.

“Master～Jiaojiao is here to see you!” Gu Jiaojiao’s voice came from outside.

The big fox and the little fox exchanged glances. The big fox chuckled: “It’s only been a few days. Should we have some fun with her?”

“It’s up to you!” The little fox raised an eyebrow: “I think, after cleaning the manure, we can let her play with some bugs. Gu Jiaojiao is most afraid of bugs.”

Even though she was afraid, Gu Jiaojiao had often used bugs to bully her when they were children.

Putting bugs in her food, putting dead rats in her bed, these were common occurrences. It was all to see her panicked reaction and then laugh at her.

If she cried, she would be stripped down to her underwear and made to kneel in the courtyard.

“Okay.” The big fox nodded: “I can’t let her live in peace even when I’m gone. I need to figure out a way to deal with her. I need to think about it.”

“Master?” Gu Jiaojiao’s voice came again.

“Ahem, come in.” Dugu Yue’s response made Gu Jiaojiao’s heart leap.

The Divine Physician didn’t refuse her calling him Master. Did that mean he was willing to take her as his disciple?

Gu Jiaojiao quickly walked in, but she saw someone she hated – Gu Yunlan.

“Oh.” Gu Yunlan rolled her eyes and continued to massage her Master.

Gu Jiaojiao snorted: “Gu Yunlan, it’s no use flattering him. Master’s disciple will only be me!”

Then, she stepped forward, proudly raising her chin: “Master, I’ve completed your test. You see…”

Dugu Yue covered his nose in disgust: “What’s that smell? Why is it so stinky?”

Gu Yunlan added fuel to the fire: “It’s naturally the stinky Gu Jiaojiao who cleaned a hundred pounds of manure!”

“Stay away from me!” Dugu Yue was full of disgust.

“But… Master, you asked me to do it!” Gu Jiaojiao was confused.

“I didn’t tell you not to take a bath! You stink like you fell into a manure pit and marinated in it. It’s disgusting, ugh!” Dugu Yue dry-heaved a few times. Gu Jiaojiao’s face became even uglier.