I Came From Heaven [Transmigration/Time-Travel] - Chapter 19

Chapter 19

The physician removed the clothes I had wrapped around Mo Xu. He examined the strips of cloth wrapped around her waist, stroked his beard, and nodded slightly:

“Young Master, did you wrap this on her?”

“Yes, that was me. Last night, while traveling, I suddenly encountered this young woman. She was severely injured and unconscious. I checked her and found knife wounds on her waist. To stop the bleeding, I had to tear up my own clothes before I could bandage her.”

I was telling the truth; there was no exaggeration! So… the focus is still on my clothes! Will I be compensated for them?

Judging by the worried and anxious expressions of these people, plus the title “Hall Master,” it’s likely that Mo Xu’s identity is wealthy and influential.

They can surely afford one—no, two—pieces of clothing, right? Why is my focus so strange?

The physician understood my words and instructed the receptionist girl to prepare medicine: “Xin’er, go to the dispensary and fetch some Sanhe Powder, and also prepare a basin of hot water. Hurry and clean and treat the Hall Master’s wounds.”

“Yes!”

Receiving the order, the girl named Xin’er quickly left the room. It looked like I wouldn’t be able to leave ‘Hui Chun Tang’ anytime soon, and Sixiao beside me was already starving and listless.

I crouched down and rubbed his little head: “Bear with it a little longer. Once all this is sorted out, I’ll take you out for delicious food.”

“I’m fine, Big Brother Ji.”

Damn it! Other people’s thoughtful little darlings are usually daughters, but my half-foolish son isn’t any worse than those little darlings—he’s so sensible! I affectionately picked him up and settled him onto a nearby chair:

“Then sit there quietly and rest.”

“Mm!”

After settling Sixiao, I returned to the physician’s side, my curiosity burning fiercely. I gently cleared my throat to get the physician’s attention:

“Is this Mo… Mo…”

Mo what? The name is hard to remember! Just as I stuttered, the physician supplied the name: “Mo Xu.”

“Yes, yes, yes. Is Miss Mo Xu’s condition serious? From the time I carried her onto the carriage until now, she hasn’t opened her eyes.”

“The Hall Master lost too much blood, which depleted her vitality. It is normal for her to be drowsy and comatose. She needs peaceful rest and recovery to regain consciousness. No serious danger, no serious danger.”

Hearing this news, I was relieved. Fortunately! The person wouldn’t die. If she had passed away in this medical hall, I probably wouldn’t have survived to see tomorrow’s sunrise.

“It’s good that Miss Mo is fine. Then… can I take my child and leave now?”

I pointed towards the door. The physician smiled and shook his head: “Young Master, please do not rush. You expended effort, worry, and money to painstakingly bring the Hall Master back. If you leave now, when the Hall Master wakes up and asks about what happened, we won’t be able to explain.”

Come on! Just say you won’t let me go; why all the polite talk? I have thick skin, and since I’m considered a benefactor, I won’t be shy. I might as well enjoy the enthusiastic hospitality of these people.

Thinking this, I pulled the physician back and asked: “Well… is there any food? My son and I have been hungry and exhausted for an entire night because of your Hall Master. Even the remaining water was used to wipe your Hall Master’s face…”

I started rattling off the events of last night. Although I exaggerated slightly, it was mostly true. The physician, who seemed to be in charge, stroked his beard again and walked to the door, still smiling.

The guards bowed respectfully, awaiting instructions. The physician beckoned to me and instructed the guards: “Take the Young Master to have a meal, and prepare a guest room for our benefactor to rest well.”

After a massive, ravenous meal, Sixiao and I were so full we could only walk by leaning on the walls. This medical hall was quite large, with several courtyards. Following the guard into a guest room, the weariness hit both of us simultaneously.

“Hurry up and sleep for a while. That girl might wake up later, and we’ll be busy again.”

With that, Sixiao and I lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

…

🧐 The Hall Master

…

When I opened my eyes again, an enlarged face was leaning in close, staring intently at me!

“Holy cow!”

I gasped, sitting up abruptly. Sixiao was also startled by my shout. I rubbed my eyes, saw who it was, and finally sighed in relief:

“Miss Xin’er, scaring people can be deadly!”

“Sleeping like a dead pig. Aren’t you afraid we might be bad guys?”

She said playfully. I covered my face to wake up: “Where are the bad guys who open a medical hall so openly? By the way, how long did we sleep? Is Miss Mo Xu awake?”

“You slept for most of the day. The Hall Master is awake. I came to inform you; hurry and get ready to come with me to pay your respects to the Hall Master.”

I swung my legs off the bed and motioned for Sixiao to stay put: “Xiaozhi, stay put in the room and rest well. I’m going to see that young lady. I’ll be back soon.”

The little guy hadn’t fully woken up. He nodded, closed his eyes, and fell back asleep.

I tidied my clothes and followed Miss Xin’er out of the guest room. After a long, winding walk, we finally reached Mo Xu’s main chamber.

Xin’er pushed the door open and motioned for me to enter, but she didn’t step inside herself. She stood rigidly by the door: “The Hall Master wants to speak with you alone.”

I walked into the room somewhat awkwardly, looking around. The room’s furnishings were exquisite. There were porcelain wares and rare stones everywhere. It seemed this Mo Xu was also a secretly wealthy person.

Mo Xu had changed into a dark purple, finely spun, embroidered long dress. She sat straight in the grand armchair in the center of the room, delicately holding a small teacup. An incense burner sat on the table, emitting wisps of smoke.

“Benefactor, please sit.”

When she spoke, a clear, powerful voice resonated in the room. Her already handsome, fair, and sharply featured face, combined with this somewhat neutral voice…

To describe it in modern terms, she was incredibly dominant, belonging to the category of an assertive, “Alpha” type older sister. Even with my disguise as a man, I was completely overwhelmed by her powerful aura.

I found a seat far away from her and sat down, resting my hands on my knees, waiting for her to speak. Her gaze fixed on me, but she remained silent. I was already uncomfortable, and being scrutinized like this made my skin crawl.

“May I ask your esteemed name, Benefactor?”

“My name is Ji Sijie.”

“Thank you, Young Master Ji, for saving me last night. Otherwise, I’m afraid Mo Xu would have died in the wilderness.”

“Hall Master Mo Xu… no… you’re too kind. Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. It was simply my duty.”

“May I ask what your plans are next, Young Master Ji? If you have no urgent matters, please do me the honor of staying at ‘Hui Chun Tang’ for a few days so I can properly treat you as a host.”

Mo Xu’s demeanor was impeccable. She poured a cup of hot tea and was about to rise and walk toward me. Remembering her injury, I quickly stepped forward to support her: “I’ll do it myself. You’re injured; it’s inconvenient for you.”

A gentle smile appeared on Mo Xu’s face, and her tone softened slightly: “Young Master Ji is truly a gentle person.”

Just compliment me, why be so ambiguous? I can’t handle this “Mary Sue” style of expression! It’s so annoying!

I could feel my cheeks flushing hot. I could only bow my head and respond shyly:

“Uh… Hall Master Mo Xu… you’re too kind…”

Because I was still holding her arm, the distance between us was very close, and I could faintly smell the clear fragrance of medicinal balm on her body.

She looked up, squinting her eyes at me, and chuckled: “Young Master Ji is not only a gentle person but also surprisingly shy.”

Is she flirting with me? Given that I am currently posing as a man, can I tolerate a woman flirting with me? I rubbed the bridge of my nose, turning my head to avoid Mo Xu’s gaze.

“Actually, Sijie has a question I don’t know if I should ask.”

I quickly changed the subject. Mo Xu sat up straight, signaling with a raised hand for me to speak, as if eager to listen. I put my hands behind my back and paced back and forth in front of her:

“Who is so bold as to try and take the Hall Master’s life?”

Mo Xu paused slightly, and the smile on her face slowly disappeared. She picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and answered:

“The ‘Jun Yi Tang’ that I lead is involved in many commercial ventures. As you can see, ‘Hui Chun Tang’ is only a small part of it.

Since we are involved in so much, we naturally have many rivals, and there are certainly many who covet my position.”

She did give me an answer, yet it was vague and imprecise. Since she was hiding something, I, as an outsider, didn’t need to know more. After all, the more one knows, the easier it is to offend people.

“I see. Hall Master Mo Xu, you’ve achieved great success at such a young age!”

“Young Master Ji, you flatter me. You don’t need to be so formal, calling me ‘Hall Master Mo Xu’ repeatedly. I don’t like it; just call me Mo Xu. Actually, there’s another reason why I insisted on you staying a few more days.”

I returned to my seat, waiting for her to elaborate. Mo Xu put down the teacup, used wooden tongs to poke at the incense ash in the censer a few times, then slowly looked up at me again:

“Soon, rumors will spread in this city’s underworld that the Hall Master of Jun Yi Tang was severely injured but did not die. Those who plotted to kill me will naturally be unwilling to accept this result.

They will certainly buy informants to investigate who saved me. You are currently in the eye of the storm, traveling alone, and bringing a small child. The situation is more dangerous than you imagine.

To ensure your safety, I must ask Young Master Ji to stay. Once the danger passes, I will send people to escort you.”

I frowned slightly, resting my chin in my hand, staring quietly at the seemingly sincere Mo Xu. It looks like I played the role of a living Lei Feng (a selfless hero) this time. Saving someone was satisfying for a moment, but now I’ve brought trouble upon myself!

“Well… Miss Mo Xu… I used my clothes to bandage your wounds. My…”

“Your clothes? I will arrange for a few decent sets for you later.”

See that? I’m getting compensated! I’m getting compensated!