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Qing Wu said this just as Huo Yun'ai was about to get up.
When he woke up in the morning, the first thing the Young Emperor saw was the delicate girl in front of him.
The girl blinked her watery eyes, as if shrouded in a layer of mist, looking very pitiful.
Huo Yun'ai stared at her for a while, and when the girl shyly turned her face slightly away, he chuckled softly and got out of bed.
As he slowly put on his clothes, he secretly pondered what to prepare for Qing Wu for lunch today. The nutrition had to be sufficient, the taste had to be good, and the presentation had to be appealing.
Just as he was lost in thought, he heard the girl beside him say, "You've already recovered from your fever; it seems you should be fine now. I want to go home and take a look."
That simple sentence caught him off guard, instantly dousing his heart with cold water.
His slender fingers paused slightly as he tied his belt. Huo Yun'ai spoke lightly, his tone unreadable: "Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
"Brother San is still sick," Qing Wu replied softly. "He fell ill because of me; I want to go back and see him."
Upon hearing that Liu Anfeng had fallen ill because of Qing Wu, Huo Yun'ai couldn't help but feel puzzled. He turned to look at her and asked, "What happened?"
Qing Wu never kept anything from him. Seeing him ask, and thinking about how much better his condition was now, she recounted everything that had happened in detail.
She expressed herself clearly and concisely, but because she spoke a bit slowly, it took quite some time.
Huo Yun'ai didn't mind; he listened quietly and attentively. Once Qing Wu finished, he nodded and sighed, "Since that's the case, you really should go back and check on him. He treats you like a sister; you should treat him like a brother."
"Exactly," Qing Wu said. "So I want to go back and visit him as soon as possible. After all..."
She paused, leaving her words unfinished.
Huo Yun'ai understood her unspoken thoughts—after all, she had ignored Liu Anfeng all night just to stay and see him, and deep down, she felt a bit guilty.
Knowing she shouldn't feel this way, the fact that she prioritized him made Huo Yun'ai feel a little happy.
He quickly covered his mouth and coughed lightly, turning his face away. "In that case, I'll have someone hurry and bring breakfast. After you finish eating, you can head back."
Qing Wu smiled in agreement.
Once Huo Yun'ai finished speaking, he called for someone to assist them with washing up. When everything was ready, the two of them had breakfast together.
Huo Yun'ai ate quickly, and before long, he was done. He had the servants bring over the piled-up memorials from yesterday and cleared a space on the dining table to review them while accompanying Qing Wu and handling state affairs.
Before they finished their breakfast, Uncle Yu came in to report that Dou Mama had arrived.
Huo Yun'ai paused with his brush. "She came quite early."
Uncle Yu found it somewhat puzzling to hear a hint of resentment in those words. However, after thinking it over, he realized that the Emperor's tone was as cold as ever, as if there was nothing else to it. He smiled and said, "The Third Young Master of Liu Residence has already recovered from his fever. Dou Mama was eager to share this good news with the young lady and made a special trip early."
"Brother San is better?" Qing Wu quickly swallowed the porridge in her mouth and exclaimed happily, "Sister Yue truly has exceptional medical skills!"
"Sister Yue?" Huo Yun'ai thought for a moment and hesitated. "Could it be Yue Ying?"
"It is her." Qing Wu smiled and said, "Brother San's condition won't improve anytime soon. Both doctors have been of no help. In my anxiety, I thought of seeking Doctor Luo's assistance and happened to run into Sister Yue."
She detailed what had happened before entering the palace, and Huo Yun'ai then realized that Liu Anfeng's illness was also serious. If it weren't for Yue Ying's intervention, it might not have improved for a while.
Thinking this way, she set aside her lingering reluctance.
He quickly called Dou Mama over to prepare the carriage and necessary items for Qing Wu's return home, and also had someone bring a variety of fresh fruits and snacks for her.
"This is for him," Huo Yun'ai said bluntly, without any polite preamble. "Consider it a token of gratitude for his help."
No matter how one heard it, there was something odd about it.
To be serious, Liu Anfeng helping Qing Wu was a matter of sibling affection. If there were thanks to be given, it should be Qing Wu thanking her brother.
However, Huo Yun'ai's words made it seem as if Qing Wu was closer to him, as if even her brother's assistance required his acknowledgment.
Qing Wu felt that something was off, but upon further reflection, she couldn't pinpoint any significant issues.
After all, when she first arrived in this world, it was Huo Yun'ai who saved her. Naturally, she regarded him as someone very close to her. He treated her with the same closeness; it didn't seem inappropriate at all.
The more she thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.
Thus, the earlier thought in Qing Wu's mind barely surfaced before vanishing completely.
When Qing Wu was leaving, Huo Yun'ai specifically had the carriage drive to the front of the palace to make it convenient for her to ride home directly. This way, she wouldn't have to change vehicles or palanquins and risk being exposed to the wind outside.
He originally planned to personally see her off to the car. Qing Wu heard this and would not let Huo Yun'ai leave the palace to send her off.
"Don't worry. With Uncle Yu seeing me off and Dou Mama accompanying me all the way, what else is there for you to be concerned about? Don't come out. It's hard-won to be well; if you're exposed to the wind again, wouldn't that be troublesome?"
Her concern for him genuinely pleased Huo Yun'ai. So she did not argue further, merely responding with a soft "mm," as if to agree.
The car slowly drove away.
The White-Clad Youth quietly stood by the window, watching as the car gradually distanced itself, becoming smaller until it was finally blocked by surrounding buildings and disappeared from view. Only then did he sigh, retract his gaze, and turn away.
Qing Wu had been with Huo Yun'ai earlier and had not asked Dou Mama about Liu Anfeng's specific condition. Now that they were both in the car, she brought up the question.
Dou Mama recounted everything that had happened yesterday. It turned out there had been quite a bit of trouble.
When Dou Mama returned yesterday, Yue Ying had not yet examined Liu Anfeng or given him any medicine. The reason was simple: Lady Liu and the He Family did not trust Yue Ying due to her background and were not easily convinced by her explanations.
When Dou Mama arrived, Yue Ying was still in the hall waiting to examine Liu Anfeng.
Seeing Dou Mama, Yue Ying appeared somewhat anxious and angry, sharing her frustrations with Dou Mama. She said, "We can't just dismiss a woman doctor because there are so few of them, can we?"
Dou Mama hurriedly replied, "It's not like that. It's just that the lady is more concerned about Third Young Master's illness." She then quietly explained some situations regarding the Liu Family. She also mentioned that Qing Wu's previous attempt to visit Liu Anfeng was rejected by the He Family out of fear that Qing Wu might contract the same illness.
Upon learning that the girl who was a twin to the sick child had died from catching a cold, Yue Ying sighed deeply and murmured, "No wonder that lady is so worried. It turns out there is such a reason behind it." She felt somewhat regretful; when the He Family questioned her at that time, she had been a bit too impatient and hadn't properly explained herself but instead ended up arguing with them.
With Dou Mama testifying alongside Qing Wu, the He Family finally believed that Yue Ying was indeed the healer invited by Qing Wu. They quickly apologized to her sincerely and personally invited her into the house to examine Liu Anfeng.
After taking the medicine from Yue Ying Kai, Liu Anfeng had a fever reduction after two or three hours. By this morning, he had not had another fever.
With the example of Huo Yun'ai nearby, Qing Wu understood that Liu Anfeng's condition must have improved; as long as they were careful, he would not have a high fever again. This allowed her to finally relax.
She listened carefully to the entire situation and felt somewhat guilty, saying, "It's also my fault for not being thorough enough. At that time, I only thought about inviting Sister Yue and forgot to send her a token."
Dou Mama smiled and said, "Miss, you were just worried at that time; how could you think of these things?"
Qing Wu thought for a moment and gently shook her head, "I need to be more diligent in my work from now on." She then asked, "I wonder how General Qin was yesterday?"
Since she used "going to Qin Shuying" as an excuse, they needed to align their stories accordingly.
Dou Mama replied, "Yesterday, General Qin specifically asked about the situation at home. I explained it to him in detail, and he said..."
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