I Came From Heaven [Transmigration/Time-Travel] - Chapter 21

Chapter 21

The medicine was bitter. As soon as Xin’er fed her a spoonful of the medicinal broth, Mo Xu resisted and spat it out. I looked at the physician helplessly. The old man was also holding his forehead and sighed in frustration:

“If this continues, the Hall Master’s physical condition will only worsen.”

Hearing this, Xin’er’s eyes immediately welled up with tears. Unwilling to believe the facts, she pleaded: “Uncle Li, you are the most resourceful physician in our Hall. Is there really no other way? Please, save the Hall Master!”

I felt extremely helpless listening to this conversation. Back in our great Celestial Dynasty, a minor superficial injury wouldn’t be this serious. Couldn’t she just take some antibiotics and be done with it? Life is fragile, but it shouldn’t be as brittle as a cracker.

“Xin’er, lower your voice; don’t disturb Miss Mo Xu. Hurry to the kitchen and make a pot of hot porridge. Remember to put sugar in the porridge, and bring it over when it’s ready. Uncle Li, please take Sixiao to my room for dinner, and also tell him that I won’t be returning to rest tonight, so he needs to stay by himself and not run around. As for your Hall Master, please rest assured and leave her to me.”

I shed my carefree appearance and systematically arranged the major and minor tasks. My unusual calmness convinced Xin’er and Physician Li. After they left one after the other, the room instantly became a little quieter.

Mo Xu had been lying weakly in my arms, making my arm extremely sore. I carefully helped her lean against the headboard. I reached up and touched her forehead. The physical cooling had worked to some extent; her temperature had dropped slightly compared to before.

There was still some wine left. I replaced all the wine-soaked cotton cloths placed on her body. After a period of quiet, I patiently continued to wipe her palms with the wine-soaked cloth.

Perhaps the distressing discomfort had subsided somewhat. She drowsily opened her eyes slightly, forcing a weak smile at me:

“Thank you for your trouble, Young Master Ji.”

“Miss Mo Xu, don’t speak. Rest well.”

I smiled at her and continued to hold her hand, wiping it with the wine. It was a beautiful pair of hands, with long, slender fingers and soft, white skin. Clearly the hands of a young lady unaccustomed to manual labor.

“Why are you so good to me? You really don’t need to put in so much effort. There are people in the Hall to look after me.”

Such a disobedient woman. Why so many questions? I sighed and shook my head, reflecting on my life in the modern world, and spoke casually:

“I am not a person from Xuan. My country has advanced methods for treating illnesses and saving people. Your injury could be perfectly treated there. Unfortunately, I don’t possess the medical skills, so I can only use simple common sense to help you.”

“So Young Master Ji is not from this country. No wonder I always felt your speech and demeanor were unusual. I can feel your kindness.”

“Please don’t talk anymore, alright? If you are truly bored, how about I sing a song for you?”

I reached up and adjusted the cotton cloth on her forehead. This strong-willed woman with charisma and an imposing aura lowered her eyes, smiled, and nodded, showing a hint of anticipation.

I put down the cotton cloth, sat up straight, and naturally rested my hands on the back of hers. Oh dear, actually having to sing, I felt a little embarrassed!

Forget it, I already said it, I can’t back out now. I cleared my throat. My mind was already in KTV mode. I should choose a song with some artistic sentiment:

“…piān ài zhěn jīng hóng èr zì rù mèng de shí jié (Preferring the season when I rest my head on the two words ‘startled swan’ and fall asleep) zhú huǒ xīng sōng què kě yǔ tā màn liáo chè yè (Candlelight is dim, but I can chat with her all night) zǎo chūn mù chūn jiǔ nuǎn huā shēn (Early spring, late spring, wine is warm, flowers are deep) biàn hǎo sì yī shēng xīn shì zhǐ dé yī rén lái jiě (It’s as if the worries of a lifetime can only be resolved by one person) suì suì huā zǎo yán xià gòng jiāng táng lí jiān xuě (Year after year, we brew pear blossoms and snow under the eaves) zì zǒng jiǎo zhì nǐ wǒ mǒu rì zhǎn zhuǎn tiān biān (From childhood until the day we wander far away) tiān dàn tiān qīng sù yǔ zhān jīn (The sky is pale and clear, last night’s rain wets the lapel) yī nián yī huì xìn jiān què zhǐ jiàn liáo liáo shù yán (A meeting once a year, yet the letter contains only a few words)…”

I saw Mo Xu closing her eyes, listening intently with a peaceful expression. Fortunately, my performance was normal; I didn’t go off-key, or I would have been completely disgraced.

As the song “Pear Blossom and Snow” ended, she slowly opened her eyes, and the smile that bloomed on her face held a bit more warmth: “I didn’t expect Young Master Ji to be not only gentle and understanding but also to have a nice voice. That’s a very unique song.”

“Haha… Miss Mo Xu, you flatter me.”

Don’t praise me like that! I’m going to blush! Just as I was lost in the bashful compliments, an unintentional remark from Mo Xu snapped me back to reality:

“I suddenly realized, Young Master Ji, you are so delicate and gentle; you almost give the illusion of a woman. Even your voice is clear and crisp, truly unlike the rough voices of men.”

Oh my god… Has she figured me out?! My smile froze on my face. Seeing my awkward expression, Mo Xu covered her mouth, chuckling secretly:

“It was a joke, Young Master, don’t take it to heart. You’re not actually a woman, look how scared you are.”

Hearing her say that, I panicked even more and quickly shook my head to explain: “Sijie has been frail and sickly since childhood. My parents cherished me immensely, so they raised me with extra care. Over time, I developed a delicate appearance. I was often mistaken for a girl when I was little, so I am used to it.”

This was purely for self-preservation. I was forced to tell a white lie out of necessity. Don’t blame me, please don’t blame me! I smiled awkwardly at Mo Xu.

I suddenly noticed that Mo Xu’s spirits seemed to have lifted considerably. I leaned in, lifted the cotton cloth from her forehead, and checked her temperature. Heaven helps those who help themselves—the fever was breaking just as quickly as it came on.

I looked down at Mo Xu happily. Her eyes sparkled brightly, blinking at me, followed by a radiant smile: “I feel much more relaxed.”

“Young Master Ji, Young Master Ji, the porridge is ready!”

Just then, Xin’er rushed in, making a commotion with the food. I turned around and couldn’t help but instruct her: “Walk slowly, be careful not to fall.”

“Is the Hall Master better?”

“Mm, a little better. Is the porridge very hot?”

“I cooled it for a bit; it’s not hot.”

“Good. Give Miss Mo Xu the medicine first.”

I picked up the now-cooled medicine bowl, took a spoon, and slowly fed her the broth: “Good medicine tastes bitter but helps the illness. Bear with it. Once you finish the medicine, there’s sweet porridge to change the taste.”

Honestly, I never knew I could be so… charming… when being gentle?! At least, the proud and aloof Hall Master Mo Xu, who was just spitting out medicine and refusing to drink, was now as obedient as a child.

She frowned slightly but drank spoon by spoon as I instructed, finally finishing everything. Disregarding her status, she simply wiped her mouth on my sleeve: “Bitter!”

Hey, I really don’t have any clothes left to change into! This was hilarious and frustrating at the same time. I handed the empty bowl to Xin’er and took the sweet porridge: “Quick, quick, change the taste.”

She looked curiously at the unexciting white porridge. I quickly fed her a spoonful to let her taste the sweetness. She smacked her lips, and her beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons: “Sweet.”

“I was afraid you’d feel unwell, so I specifically asked Xin’er to add some sugar.”

“Even your thoughts are like a woman’s, so thoughtful in every detail.”

“Uh… haha… Miss Mo Xu, please stop teasing me. Lie down and rest.”

After settling everything, an awkward question arose: who was going to watch over her all night?

Physician Li is an old man; it’s inconvenient. Xin’er has a lot of Hall business unfinished; it’s inconvenient. The burly attendants in the Hall are even more inconvenient.

I wanted to go back to my room for a good, refreshing sleep. Mo Xu claimed she felt embarrassed, but I think she was quite comfortable. With everyone else being inconvenient, I was the only one left as the most convenient choice.

That makes sense. I’m a harmless, weak-as-a-chicken effeminate man. Guarding a patient? Perfect!

Pah! Flip the table!

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