Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 1372: Chapter 1029: The Best of Both Worlds

The food is delicious, but Gu Changsheng feels a bit embarrassed to eat it!

After all, isn’t it true that when you eat someone’s food, you can’t criticize?

Although Shi Wujue, the host here, had already brought up the promise and brushed it aside, her life was indeed saved by him. This life-saving grace is bound to be an undeniable debt, and now that she’s still at his residence, constantly enjoying delicacies, it adds another layer to the indebtedness...

However, as a doctor, Gu Changsheng is quite certain that all her food and medicinal soups have been handled by someone deeply knowledgeable in medical skills, all of which are beneficial for her recovery!

Looking at it from another angle, now that she’s in Linyuan City, aside from here, Gu Changsheng truly doesn’t know where else would be more suitable for her to recuperate!

Ah!

The feeling of owing a favor is particularly uncomfortable!

Even if Shi Wujue is a genuine aristocrat, Gu Changsheng feels quite a bit unworthy of receiving so much!

”Ling Xi, what’s your City Lord busy with? Why haven’t I seen him around lately?”

This day, with nothing to do, Gu Changsheng once again seized the opportunity to catch the bird-like startled Ling Xi.

”Huh? Southern Emperor!” Ling Xi, who was squatting by a side window of the Heaven Deceiving Hall, tending to a small medicine furnace, jolted up upon hearing this, panicking and bowing, then lowering her little head and saying, ”Reporting to the Southern Emperor, this maid does not know!”

”Don’t know? Are you really the girl raised by Shi Wujue, how come you don’t know anything?” Gu Changsheng, who was now able to get up but couldn’t stand for long periods, leaned slantwise against a corridor column, looking at Ling Xi with amusement as she asked.

”Yes, this maid is! But this maid is now only responsible for your daily life, the City Lord said, he wouldn’t trust it to anyone else!” Ling Xi replied earnestly, tugging at the small palm fan in her hand.

”Pfft!” Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng immediately laughed.

Alright then!

Shi Wujue doesn’t trust anyone else, so he assigned her a little palace maid!

But to be honest, this little palace maid really provides comprehensive service, akin to a full-time secretary in modern times!

Ling Xi timidly lifted her head for a glance at Gu Changsheng, then quickly looked down again, continuing to tug at her fan.

”Alright, stop torturing the fan in your hand, or it’ll be torn apart soon, and you won’t be able to fan the medicine furnace!” Watching Ling Xi’s cautious demeanor, Gu Changsheng said with a smile.

”This maid follows your command!” Ling Xi immediately ceased her actions, responding earnestly.

”Haha...” Gu Changsheng found this amusing once more, yet when the laughter subsided, a hint of seriousness appeared on her face. She scrutinized Ling Xi and said solemnly, ”Ling Xi, is there something you want to ask me? You always seem to have something on your mind but hesitate to speak.”

”This maid does not!” Ling Xi shook her head right away, denying it.

Seeing this, Gu Changsheng shook her head, pointing at her with a look of helplessness, ”Ling Xi, you’re not being honest now!”

Ling Xi, upon hearing this from Gu Changsheng, was startled and her face showed panic, not knowing what to do for a moment.

When the master says the servant is dishonest, it’s generally a grave accusation!

She couldn’t help but feel uneasy in her heart!

But Gu Changsheng wasn’t looking at her anymore; instead, she turned her gaze towards the whole of the Heaven Deceiving Hall, murmuring softly, ”Ling Xi, after surviving the ordeal, only you and Shi Wei were by my side. I’ve observed your interactions, and it seems you have quite the sisterly bond...”

Upon hearing Gu Changsheng mention Shi Wei, Ling Xi’s face immediately turned somber.

”Ling Xi, about Shi Wei’s death, do you hold me responsible?” Gu Changsheng turned her head, looking at Ling Xi as she spoke.

”No! Southern Emperor, I don’t! Sister Shi Wei ignored the City Lord’s orders, and by the laws of the City Lord’s Mansion, deceiving the ruler is a grave offense, punishable by death in front of everyone to appease the deities!” Ling Xi hurriedly explained upon hearing this, but she kept her head down, ”The City Lord has already shown mercy beyond the law to preserve Sister Shi Wei’s dignity...”

Gu Changsheng listened, her expression noncommittal, merely continuing to watch Ling Xi, then she went on, ”Then Ling Xi, you’ve witnessed Shi Wei’s actions, what do you think her intentions were? What are your thoughts?”

”Thud!”

No sooner had Gu Changsheng said this, Little Palace Maid Ling Xi knelt down with a thud, repeatedly kowtowing for forgiveness, ”Forgive me, Southern Emperor! Forgive me, Southern Emperor! This maid didn’t mean to help Sister Shi Wei conceal things, it’s just...”

”Just what?” Gu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, showing no trace of anger on her face.

In fact, she was just extremely bored and wanted to chat with Ling Xi!

This recuperation is basically like self-cultivation, which really doesn’t suit her personality!

”Just... just...” Ling Xi hesitated with her head down, not daring to lift it.

Gu Changsheng watched with interest, even bending down to poke the palace maid bun on Ling Xi’s head, patiently waiting for her to continue...

Ling Xi hesitated for a long while, then finally seemed to make up her mind, once again kowtowing, keeping her head low as she continued, ”It’s just that, up until now, this maid still doesn’t believe that Sister Shi Wei’s intention was wrong!”

Gu Changsheng stiffened upon hearing this.

”Southern Emperor, Sister Shi Wei disregarded the upper order, surely deserving death, but as a maid, I still don’t think Sister Shi Wei’s intentions were wrong!” Ling Xi raised her little head, looking straight at Gu Changsheng with innocent big eyes full of sincerity, ”Southern Emperor, we are the City Lord’s maids, we wholeheartedly consider our master, this is not wrong, to fulfill the master’s wishes, never mind offending the laws of the City Lord’s Mansion, even if it means dying right now, I am willing!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s face instantly became unpredictable, and deep down, she had a bad feeling, a feeling that gave her the urge to flee!

At this moment, Gu Changsheng regretted immensely!

She shouldn’t have teased this Little Palace Maid out of boredom, and she definitely shouldn’t have brought up the topic of Shi Wei!

This was simply asking for trouble, digging her own grave!

”Southern Emperor...” However, Ling Xi saw no change in Gu Changsheng’s expression but continued hesitantly, ”Southern Emperor... Can you like our City Lord? I know the Southern Emperor likes His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mu, but Southern Emperor, can you like the City Lord while you like His Royal Highness?”

”...” Gu Changsheng was at a loss for words at Ling Xi’s question, appearing quite flustered.

Dang, how should she respond to this question?

What does it mean can she like their City Lord?

How did the topic lead to this?

This Little Palace Maid, her thought process is different from what Gu Changsheng expected?

”Haha...”

Under Ling Xi’s innocent gaze, Gu Changsheng smiled awkwardly.

This question can’t be answered!

In the current situation, it seems wrong no matter how she answers!

However, Ling Xi, this naïve Little Palace Maid, saw Gu Changsheng not answering and, undeterred, continued to ask, ”Southern Emperor, can you? Our City Lord really likes you, otherwise, he wouldn’t detain the elders of our mansion, forcibly open the Heaven Deceiving Hall, risking his own life to reverse the fate for you. Sister Shi Wei and I have served the City Lord since young and never seen him so devoted to any woman like this. If he hadn’t been moved, how could he risk his life to save you?”

”Southern Emperor, Sister Shi Wei saw the City Lord’s intentions, that’s why she did such a thing. Southern Emperor is cleverer than a maid, and after talking several times with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mu, must have guessed what Sister Shi Wei did; yes, Sister Shi Wei did that, but she just wanted Southern Emperor to also love our City Lord like he loves you, is that wrong?”

Is that wrong?

Gu Changsheng was stunned upon hearing this!

It’s not a matter of right or wrong!

The problem is Shi Wujue likes her!

This made her... somewhat unable to accept!

She...

”Um... Did you get it wrong?” Gu Changsheng had to interrupt Ling Xi.

What Shi Wujue sacrificed to save her, Gu Changsheng knew, but if it was really like Ling Xi said, going forward...

How should she interact with Shi Wujue?

Wouldn’t it be awkward?

”How could a maid get it wrong? I may not be smart, but I’m not stupid!” Ling Xi refuted immediately with certainty.

Gu Changsheng’s face turned dark at this.

The little hope she had instantly vanished like bubbles...

Shi Wujue likes her... Shi Wujue likes her...

This sentence echoed in Gu Changsheng’s mind, making her feel somewhat unsteady!

Oh my, the gratitude for saving her is one thing, but would she also owe a debt of affection? What qualities does she have!

Surely Lil’ Palace Maid Ling Xi is mistaken, a figure as extraordinary as Shi Wujue wouldn’t fancy her, she refuses to believe it; otherwise, she would later appear self-delusional, how awkward!

As a person, she shouldn’t be too vain!

”Ling Xi, you must be mistaken, Shi Wujue saved me because of his past friendship with the evildoer, not for the reasons you mentioned! I am Zhou Mu’s fiancée! Don’t talk nonsense, or it will be hard for us to get along!” Shaking her head, Gu Changsheng put away her playful mindset, speaking seriously.

”I am not talking nonsense! Our City Lord, such a proud person, absolutely wouldn’t snatch someone else’s love. So even if he is moved, he wouldn’t say it, but I see it in with my own eyes! Our City Lord genuinely likes you!” The kneeling Little Palace Maid Ling Xi said with conviction, ”Southern Emperor, I know you are His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mu’s fiancée, but aren’t you from the Southern Border? I heard that Southern Border women are different from Central Plains women, where they can marry many men. So, Southern Emperor, can you also marry our City Lord? In that way, wouldn’t it be perfect? Our City Lord would be very happy!”