[Bai Su, why didn’t you come back …]

[I counted to two hundred, but you still didn’t come back …]

The young man was immersed in the pouring rain. Water droplets rolled down his long eyelashes. It was hard to tell if it was rain or something else. But Bai Su knew that he was crying.

It was raining cats and dogs. The sound of water echoed in the quiet street.

She raised her hand and stroked his wet cheek. Her voice was gentle, “I’m back. I’ll be back after I finish talking. Duan Xiaochuan … How can you not hold an umbrella in such heavy rain? You’ll get sick.”

After saying that, she held his cold hand. The moment she held it, she realized that the young man was shivering all over.

Her heart clenched together. She quickly took off her clothes and covered his head. She turned around and called, “Chang Le! Go arrange for a carriage and a canopy umbrella. Also, bring warm clothes to His Majesty!”

The eunuch quickly gave them the umbrella and ran to the nearest courtyard.

“This servant will arrange it right away!”

–

Riding the carriage with a canopy, the young man was finally sent back to Ming Sheng Hall.

“Xiao Man^[1]小满, it was the eunuch Yi Man. Xiao means ‘little’, a call from someone close or at a higher level or senior, call Imperial Physician Fang over. Tell him that His Majesty caught a cold in the rain today.”

“Yes.”

“Chang Le, see if the ginger soup in the kitchen is ready. Bring it over to His Majesty to warm his body.”

“Yes, this servant will go right away.”

Bai Su had been giving orders since Duan Changchuan entered the hall. The woman gently took off his wet robe and gave orders in an orderly manner, as if he was made of glass.

Even the young man who had been spoiled since childhood felt a little embarrassed, “I was just caught in the rain. It doesn’t matter …”

Bai Su looked at the young man’s red nose and dripping hair. She felt like she was going crazy. How could it not matter?

This was ancient times. There were no antibiotics, no injections, and no infusion. Even a small cold could take a person’s life! Omega’s body was delicate. What’s more, her young man was pregnant with a baby.

She quickly pushed him onto the bed and wrapped him tightly with the quilt. Then, she took a towel and gently wiped the young man’s head. Her entire person was extremely depressed.

The young man was unusually obedient. He didn’t struggle out of the cocoon. He stayed motionless and let her do as she pleased. His dark eyes glanced over from time to time, thinking that he was secretly peeking at her.

“Um … Bai Su …”

The two of them were silent for a long time. Finally, the young man couldn’t help but speak.

“Hmm?” She whispered back.

“You … are you angry with me?”

Bai Su stopped what she was doing and let out a long sigh, “No, this concubine is just angry at myself …”

If only she hadn’t gone to look for Lin Qing. Her pregnant Omega wouldn’t have come looking for her. He wouldn’t be sad and wouldn’t be crying alone in the rain …

“But I feel that you are angry with me …”

The young man didn’t feel better after hearing the comforting words. Instead, he lowered his head dejectedly, “I’m too petty … I’m the ruler of a country. I shouldn’t be so … narrow-minded.”

Bai Su was stunned.

According to the rules here, she was his wife. In modern times, she was the Alpha who had marked him and permanently bonded with him. She shouldn’t have anything to do with any of her former lovers anymore.

She was the one who was in the wrong. The young man only came out to take a look when she didn’t return within the promised time.

However, he felt that it was all his fault …

Bai Su could no longer suppress the throbbing in her heart and pulled him into her arms. How could there be someone who made her heart ache so much …

“Be good, don’t overthink. I’m really not angry with you.”

“Moreover, you’re not being petty. Lovers should be like this … If Your Majesty went to find someone else, this concubine would definitely be more petty than you.”

As she spoke, she slowly stroked the young man’s back.

The young man’s body froze …

Bai Su thought that he was not used to such an intimate action.

Who knew …

After a long silence, the other party stuttered and hesitantly said, “I … I am the Emperor.”

Then, afraid that she didn’t understand, he deliberately added an especially honest explanation, “In four years … I’m going to choose concubines … I’m going to choose four.”

In one sentence … All the ambiguity and charm suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Bai Su, “…”

This feeling … how should she describe it?

The child was really good, but he who didn’t understand amorous feelings … was really frustrating.

She didn’t know whether to be angry or laugh.

If it weren’t for the fact that this was the Imperial Palace and that the little kid hadn’t recovered his memories, she would have dealt with him right then and there. She wanted to let him have a good look at his own attributes so that he wouldn’t say nonsense like “have to choose four”.

Just as she was feeling awkward, someone knocked on the door and asked, “Your Majesty, Your Highness, the ginger soup in the kitchen is ready. Should this servant bring it in?”

Before Bai Su could say anything, the young man straightened the blanket on his body and said, “Bring it in.”

The door was pushed open. Yi Man came in with a steaming bowl of brown sugar ginger soup. The sweet smell of dates filled the entire room.

Duan Changchuan took it and sipped it.

After a while, Chang Le also came back. The young eunuch’s face fell, and there was even a little tail following behind him.

“Your Majesty, Your Highness, Imperial Physician Fang left the city two days ago. He said that he went to look for Divine Physician Huang … And he left a message, saying that Your Majesty’s illness must not be handled by other imperial physicians. He also said that if you have any questions, you can ask his disciple. This servant then invited Young Physician Hua over.”

After he finished speaking, he moved to the side, revealing a little boy who was about ten years old.

The little boy was dressed in white and had a serious face. He was also carrying an oversized medicine box.

When he saw Duan Changchuan and Bai Su, he bowed respectfully, “Hua Yusheng greets Your Majesty, Your Highness.”

His speech was clear and his voice was crisp.

Duan Changchuan and Bai Su, “…”

“Master left the capital to look for Grandmaster. He said that he would find the Grandmaster and bring him back to treat Your Majesty’s illness. He will be back in about half a month. Master instructed Yusheng to take good care of Your Majesty during this period. I heard from Le Gonggong that Your Majesty was caught in the rain at night and caught a cold. Can Yusheng take Your Majesty’s pulse first?”

At this point, if he didn’t check, it would seem like he was looking down on the child.

Duan Changchuan and Bai Su looked at each other, put on a thick coat, and went to the table to check the pulse.

A chubby little hand reached out and put two fingers on his wrist. The owner of the little hand was sitting on a chair with his legs hanging in the air, but his expression was very serious. But looking at this scene, it did feel like he had been practicing medicine for many years.

The little boy checked for a while, then looked at Duan Changchuan with a pair of sparkling eyes, saying, “Before master left, he told me not to reveal His Majesty’s illness before he returns, so Yusheng can’t say much. When Yusheng prescribes His Majesty, I’ll have to trouble Chang Le Gonggong to decoct the medicine. It’s best to find a place where no one is around. If anyone asks, just say that the empress was caught in the rain and decocted it for her.”

As he spoke, he took the pen and paper Chang Le handed over and began to write word by word.

The handwriting was young, but it was also beautiful.

“Yusheng, right? How old are you this year?” Bai Su asked him as she read.

The little boy said without raising his head, “Answering Your Highness, Yusheng just turned nine this year, but began to study medicine at three. With the guidance of my Master and Grandmaster, I’ve been studying medicine for six years. His Majesty’s pulse looks good, and this cold isn’t a serious illness. Yusheng can examine it. Don’t worry, Your Highness.”

At such a young age, his words were clear.

After writing a piece of paper, he folded it and handed it to Chang Le, reminding him in a soft voice, “Gonggong, go find the medicine boy at master’s place to get the medicine. I’ll write down some precautions for His Majesty.”

After speaking, he smelled the remaining ginger soup in the air and nodded in satisfaction, “Red dates, ginger shreds, and brown sugar. Very good. His Majesty, remember to keep warm when you go out in the future. Don’t run or jump. Be careful when you move and don’t fall. There are also many things to eat and not to eat. Yusheng has written them all down. His Majesty must always remember that the first three months are the most important. Oh, right, husband-and-wife’s activity is not allowed.”

When it came to husband-and-wife’s activity, Hua Yusheng didn’t hide anything.

Bai Su secretly glanced at Omega, who was starting to feel embarrassed again and held back a smile.

“Alright, thank you Physician Xiao Hua.”

The child seriously waved his hand and replied in a deadpan manner, “There’s no need to be polite, Your Highness. Practicing medicine and saving people is part of my duty.”

Then, he wrote two whole pages of paper, put them under his lips, and blew them dry. Only then did he present them to Duan Changchuan with both hands.

“Your Majesty, you must memorize them all. It was getting late, so Yu Sheng returned first. Your Majesty, drink the anti-cold medicine and go to sleep. Remember to keep warm at night. If you feel uncomfortable, you can summon Yusheng.”

“I understand. Thank you, Yusheng.”

“Your Majesty, there’s no need to be polite. This is what Yusheng should do.”

–

At night, Duan Changchuan drank the medicine and went to bed. Bai Su used the excuse that the side couch was too cold and shamelessly squeezed herself onto it.

Although the two of them slept on separate beds, she was not worried at all. Anyway, when the child fell asleep, she just had to wake him up and he would come over obediently.

Chang Le blew out the candle flame, leaving only a dim lamp. Light and shadow flickered, and the room was quiet.

After the wedding night, the two of them took the initiative to sleep together while sober for the first time.

The fragrance of peony continuously spread. Duan Changchuan lay inside, smelling the soothing pheromones … He couldn’t help but think of the times when he was intimate with Bai Su.

She hugged him and kissed him on the lips. He had slept on her body more than once … The feeling of being hugged was warm and comfortable.

His thoughts drifted back and forth when his eyes were closed. When he came back to his senses, he had already moved a head’s distance away from her.

When he moved slightly, he felt something warm … Only then did he realize that his leg had unknowingly stretched under her quilt.

!!!

No wonder he felt that his leg was so warm. He quickly pulled back!

But he was suddenly held again. When he opened his eyes, he saw her long and narrow beautiful eyes filled with an unconcealable smile.

“Don’t move, your leg is too cold.”

Then, she generously lifted the quilt and asked him, “Your Majesty, do you want to come over? Didn’t you say you wanted to visit this concubine before?”

As she spoke, she supported her chin with one arm, and her hair scattered on the pillow. Her clothes were disheveled, and his bare leg was on her stomach.

Suddenly, all the blood in his body rushed to his face. He quickly retracted his leg under his quilt and turned his back to her, “I … I can’t do it now, I’ll … I’ll visit you in the future. You, you don’t have to rush, what’s yours will eventually be yours.”

The sound of the quilt being flipped came from behind. In the darkness, he heard a light laugh.

“Yes, yes, Your Majesty is this concubine’s. This concubine will definitely wait, Your Majesty, don’t go back on your words.”

“Who … who wants to go back on their words? You were the one who rejected me twice.”

“Oh? Your Majesty even remembers the number of times so clearly.”

“It’s only twice, of course I remember it clearly! I’ve always had a good memory.”

“Okay, okay, this concubine knows. Go to sleep, My Majesty.”

“I’ve long wanted to sleep.”

“I know.”

“…”

It sounded so perfunctory again!