Bai Yu was not surprised but happy: “Miss, you finally woke up.” She hurriedly supported her body and patted her back: “I pressed for a long time before, but I didn’t see you vomit out the water in your stomach. Now it has been finally vomited out.”

Ling Jingyan’s voice also rang in her ears: “Yes! Being able to spit out the water is a good thing. Ah Shu, you really scared us this time. You are obviously not a good swimmer, so how dare you jump into the lake to save people? Fortunately, you and the Gōngzhǔ are fine. If you encounter such a thing next time, you must be careful… Bah! Don’t let this happen again in the future.”

Ling Jingshu vomited out all the water in her stomach while Bai Yu and Ling Jingyan were talking. Her confused mind gradually became clear.

Ling Jingshu raised her eyes and met Doctor Wei’s gaze.

Doctor Wei was staring at her closely, with surprise, confusion, and a hint of thoughtfulness in his eyes.

Ling Jingshu felt a little guilty, and subconsciously avoided the sharp gaze of Doctor Wei, and said in a weak voice: “Bai Yu, where am I?”

Bai Yu hurriedly replied, “This is the guest room in Changping Gōngzhǔ’s courtyard. Anya Gōngzhǔ is next door and has not woken up yet. Changping Gōngzhǔ and the other ladies are waiting there. They should be here soon.”

This was also human nature.

She was also unconscious like Anya Gōngzhǔ, but Anya Gōngzhǔ’s status was much more valuable than hers. If anything happened to her, even Changping Gōngzhǔ would not be able to explain.

“Miss Ling, don’t worry. I have already checked Anya Gōngzhǔ’s pulse,” Doctor Wei’s voice was a little deeper than usual. “She was just too frightened. She will be fine after a few days of rest and some soothing medicine.”

“This time, it was all thanks to Miss Ling who jumped into the lake in time to save the Gōngzhǔ’s life. I would like to thank Miss Ling on behalf of the Fei.”

Ling Jingshu calmed herself down and responded, “To be honest, I’m not a good swimmer. After I jumped into the lake, I barely pulled Anya Gōngzhǔ with me. It was the two palace maids who really saved us. Doctor Wei really thanked the wrong people.”

Doctor Wei stared at Ling Jingshu’s pale face and said in a gentle voice, “Miss Ling, why are you being so modest? At such a dangerous and urgent moment, if you hadn’t jumped into the lake first and grabbed the Gōngzhǔ, I don’t know how much more suffering the Gōngzhǔ would have suffered. I will never forget your kindness.”

Anya Gōngzhǔ was the only daughter of Wei Fei and the wàishengnǚ^[1]sister’s daughter of Doctor Wei. Needless to say, they had a deep relationship. Ling Jingshu knew that she was not a good swimmer, but she still jumped into the water to save Anya without hesitation, which was really touching and grateful.

Without waiting for Ling Jingshu to say anything, Doctor Wei said, “It’s a good thing that Miss Ling has vomited all the water in her stomach. I will stay away for a while and come back to check on you later.”

After saying that, he turned and left the room.

Ling Jingshu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After Doctor Wei left the room, he sat down in the side hall outside.

Tian Dong asked curiously: “Doctor Wei, has Miss Ling woken up? Is she okay?”

Doctor Wei nodded.

“Miss Ling is really brave.” Tian Dong couldn’t help but praise her: “If an ordinary lady encounters such a thing, she would be scared to death, but she jumped into the water to save people immediately.”

Yes!

She was indeed very courageous!

Doctor Wei curled his lips but said nothing. Instead, he lowered his head and looked at his right hand.

His hands were long, clean, and beautiful. This hand had been used to take other women’s pulses before, but this was the first time that someone had such an intense reaction that she vomited directly!

…

Ling Jingshu had just vomited a lot of water, and the quilt and clothes were all stained with it.

Fortunately, the guest room was fully equipped with everything, and brand-new bedding was placed in the closet. Bai Yu went to ask the palace maid for a set of clean clothes, helped Ling Jingshu change into them, and then busied herself with changing the bedding.

Ling Jingshu sat in the clean bedding and smiled apologetically at Bai Yu: “Bai Yu, you have worked hard.”

“It’s nothing for me to do this,” Bai Yu sighed, “As long as the young lady is safe and sound, I will be satisfied.”

Jiang Shi took over the conversation: “Yes, Ah Shu, you must not be so impulsive and reckless in the future. We were all scared by you today. Fortunately, Anya Gōngzhǔ was rescued and you are fine. Otherwise, I would be too embarrassed to explain to my parents-in-law when I go back.”

Ling Jingshu apologized, “I was in a hurry at the time, and I was indeed a little impulsive and thoughtless. I will never do that again.”

Jiang Shi was just complaining.

She had jumped into the lake, and the person had been saved. There was nothing to say now. Speaking of which, this was also a good thing. Ling Jingshu saved Anya Gōngzhǔ! When the Emperor and Wei Fei in the palace know about it, how could they not reward her?

Ling Jingyan obviously thought of this and asked excitedly: “Ah Shu, do you think that Wei Fei will summon you to the palace?”

Ling Jingshu laughed in silence: “Yan tangjie, you think too much. I just did what I should do, it’s not worth mentioning. Why would the Wei Fei summon me to the palace on purpose?”

However, if there was an opportunity to enter the palace, it would certainly be a good thing for her.

Bai Yu had been thinking about Ling Jingshu’s health condition, and whispered, “Miss, Doctor Wei is still waiting outside. I will ask Doctor Wei to come in and check your pulse.”

“No need. I’m much better now. I just need to rest for a few days. I don’t need to bother Doctor Wei.”

Ling Jingshu blurted out reflexively.

Before, Doctor Wei only put his fingers on her wrist, and she couldn’t help vomiting. Doctor Wei was sharp-minded and seemed to have noticed something was wrong. If this happened again, it would be strange if Doctor Wei didn’t get suspicious!

Bai Yu had always been docile and obedient, but this time she went against Ling Jingshu’s wishes: “That won’t do. Miss fell into the water, and we must let Doctor Wei take your pulse to make sure Miss is fine. Please ask Doctor Wei to prescribe a prescription for calming the mind and resting the spirit.”

Ling Jingshu had a stern face and acted like a master: “If I say no, then no.”

Ling Jingshu was so persistent that not only Bai Yu, but even Jiang Shi and Ling Jingyan were surprised.

“Doctor Wei is waiting outside. We have to invite him in to see the patient. Otherwise, it would be too rude.” Jiang Shi frowned slightly and said disapprovingly.

Ling Jingyan agreed: “Saozi is right. Ah Shu, don’t be shy. It’s just taking your pulse. We are all here with you, so it won’t damage your reputation.”

Without waiting for Ling Jingshu to say anything, she ordered Bai Yu: “Go and ask Doctor Wei to come in now!”

Ling Jingshu was unable to stop it and could only watch Bai Yu swiftly leave the house, smiling bitterly in her heart.

What should she do next?

Will the strange disease she had been trying so hard to hide be exposed to everyone today?

(End of this chapter)