Luo Sheng glanced at the white goose crouching at the base of the wall and said: “Dabai might not think so.”

Wei Han chuckled lightly: “Dabai placed the jade pendant on Miss Luo’s skirt.”

The corner of Luo Sheng’s mouth twitched.

Was that placing? That was clearly dropping it.

She had distinctly seen Dabai preparing to give the jade pendant to Fuxue, but had been frightened into releasing his beak by someone’s suddenly emitted killing intent.

“The Prince should take it back. I don’t lack jade pendants.” Luo Sheng stuffed the twin fish pendant back into Wei Han’s hand.

What hibiscus flowers, what twin fish pendants—why would she collect these inexplicable gifts?

If he must give something, wouldn’t sending a cookbook be better?

Holding the smooth jade pendant, Wei Han’s gaze darkened slightly.

Miss Luo hadn’t accepted it, yet he felt the white jade would look good adorning her skirt hem.

Wei Han tightened his grip on the jade pendant and strode toward the base of the wall.

Dabai warily watched the approaching person. The instinctively sensed danger made him forget to flee.

Wei Han hung the jade pendant around the white goose’s neck.

Dabai, now wearing both a bow and a jade pendant: “…”

“Prince—”

Wei Han smiled slightly at Luo Sheng: “Miss Luo, I’ll go drink wine first. See you shortly.”

Watching Wei Han enter the main hall, Luo Sheng slowly turned her head to look at Dabai.

Dabai looked completely innocent: “Ga?”

Why was she looking at him again?

What exactly did these people want from one goose before they’d be satisfied?

Luo Sheng walked over and removed the jade pendant from the white goose’s neck, stuffing it into her purse with a stern face, unable to help cursing inwardly: Prince Kaiyang, this shameless man!

Soon it was closing time. The wine guests gradually dispersed. Sheng Sanlang and the others sat around in the main hall eating hot pot, while Divine Physician Li, accompanied by Shi Yi, entered the courtyard through the wine shop’s back door.

Luo Sheng stood in the courtyard. Seeing Divine Physician Li enter, she went to greet him.

Divine Physician Li glanced around and asked: “Where’s the person?”

“The Prince is waiting for you in the room.”

Divine Physician Li nodded and asked again: “Where’s the goose?”

“The goose is also waiting for you in the room.”

Divine Physician Li’s expression became somewhat strange.

This girl spoke so seriously—why did he want to laugh?

No, he was over a hundred years old. What hadn’t he experienced? There was nothing to laugh about.

Divine Physician Li entered the main room with a completely serious face.

Luo Sheng stopped: “The Prince is in the west room. I’ll sit in the east room. If you have any instructions, just have Shi Yi call me.”

Divine Physician Li nodded and went to the west room accompanied by Shi Yi.

The west room was furnished as a study, complete with bookshelves, desk, and chairs. Against the wall was a low daybed.

“The divine physician has arrived.” Wei Han rose to greet him.

Divine Physician Li couldn’t be bothered with pleasantries and directly pointed at the daybed: “Take off your clothes and lie down there.”

The smile at the corner of Wei Han’s mouth froze. He glanced at Shi Yi.

Shi Yi kept his head lowered.

He glanced again at Shi Yan, who was guarding Dabai.

Shi Yan also kept his eyes down.

Then his eyes met those of the white goose beside Shi Yan.

At least Miss Luo didn’t follow—this thought flashed through Wei Han’s mind as he smoothly removed his outer garments.

Divine Physician Li said expressionlessly: “Strip completely.”

Wei Han’s movements paused, then he obediently complied.

Curing the illness was most important. He didn’t want to have another episode where someone pulled off his belt.

Divine Physician Li was quite satisfied with Wei Han’s decisiveness.

He most disliked when some people acted coy about treatment, as if he wanted to look at them. This Prince Kaiyang lad might not be good in other areas, but in this aspect he was quite sensible.

Divine Physician Li looked toward Dabai.

Dabai, wearing his bow, looked back haughtily.

This kind of old man—one goose like him could peck two of them to death.

Having judged there was no danger, the white goose eagerly wanted to bite people again.

Divine Physician Li handed Shi Yi a fine blade and small bottle, instructing: “Take ten drops of goose blood for me.”

Shi Yi gripped the knife and walked over.

Shi Yan hurriedly said: “Fourth Brother, be gentle. Master promised Miss Luo not to harm Dabai’s life.”

Fourth Brother was a bit rigid in his thinking. If he didn’t make it clear, he might just snap and break Dabai’s neck.

If that happened, even if Master cured his illness, he would kill him.

“I know.” Shi Yi tersely replied.

While the two brothers were talking, Dabai suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of crisis. However, repeated experience had taught him he couldn’t escape.

With nowhere to run, the white goose opened his throat and began honking loudly.

He couldn’t run, but he could call out!

Hearing the pitiful goose calls, Luo Sheng, who was waiting in the east room, thought something had gone wrong. She walked to the west room door and asked: “Do you need help?”

Hearing that familiar voice, Wei Han, who was lying on the daybed, suddenly sat up: “No need!”

Immediately following was Divine Physician Li’s cursing: “Lie down quickly! Who told you to get up! Miss Luo hasn’t even come in—she can’t see your bare bottom!”

Wei Han: “…”

Shi Yi, who had just gripped Dabai’s beak, silently cast a sympathetic look his way.

Master had lost so much face, letting Miss Luo know he was currently bare-bottomed.

Meanwhile, Shi Yan not only felt no sympathy but actually felt somewhat regretful.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—why was Miss Luo being polite? She should have just come right in. If she’d seen Master’s bare bottom, wouldn’t she have to take responsibility?

Face? What face did Master need? Every day he racked his brains sending gifts to the young lady, only to be rejected. His face had long ago been consumed as drinking snacks.

Outside the door, Luo Sheng, who had caught Divine Physician Li’s shouting word for word when the goose calls suddenly stopped, silently returned to the east room.

So treatment required… complete stripping?

After sitting down, Luo Sheng’s gaze turned toward the doorway.

A cotton curtain hung at the door, naturally obscuring the view of what was outside.

The candle burned down a section without her noticing.

Divine Physician Li, carrying his medicine box and accompanied by Shi Yi, walked out, leaving behind Wei Han quickly dressing himself and a trembling white goose.

Luo Sheng lifted the curtain and emerged.

“Is it already finished?”

Divine Physician Li nodded.

“Then please take care.” Luo Sheng escorted Divine Physician Li out of the main room.

Divine Physician Li said with a stern face: “No need to see me off.”

Just a few steps—what was there to escort? With that free time, didn’t she know to pack him a plate of snacks for a midnight snack?

Seeing the old man’s stern face, Luo Sheng smiled: “Xiu Gu made walnut congee. Would you like to take a bowl back to try?”

“That would be fine.” Divine Physician Li nodded reservedly and left completely satisfied with his fragrant walnut congee.

Luo Sheng stood on the steps. Hearing movement, she turned around.

First a white goose rushed out.

Dabai glanced at Luo Sheng and ran off honking.

Luo Sheng actually heard tremendous grievance in those calls.

Then, a dark figure appeared before her.

“How does the Prince feel?” Luo Sheng politely inquired.

It should be cured, right? Otherwise, wouldn’t she have to lend him the study again next time?

“Thank you for Miss Luo’s concern. The divine physician said with proper rest there will be no problem.”

“Then congratulations to the Prince.”

The young woman’s tone was bland, yet the man’s cheeks quietly flushed red, fortunately considerately concealed by the night.

He tried his best to appear nonchalant and said: “I’ll have Shi Yi send over a new set of bedding later.”

“That’s not necessary.” Luo Sheng’s temple twitched.

Did she lack the money for a set of bedding?

Seeing Wei Han still wanted to say something, Luo Sheng hurriedly said: “It’s late. The Prince should hurry back.”

Watching the young woman quickly enter the room, Wei Han conceived a bold notion: Miss Luo seemed not to mind…