Doctor’s Rebirth - Chapter 158

When he came out, Wangya Ju was standing there.

“Is it over?”

Even though quite some time had passed, she looked the same as when they had entered.

“Aren’t you cold?”

“You’re the only one who would worry about me like that.”

Wangya Ju gently threw off the windproof coat.

The qi-infused windproof coat flew up like a dandelion seed and then settled on Jin Cheonhee’s shoulders like snow.

It was her ability. The power to control the mass of all objects.

The fact that she, who rarely uses it except when fighting, deliberately used it meant that she liked the young man before her that much.

“Shall I show you heat manipulation as well?”

It was Wangya Ju’s second ability.

The ability to control the heat of objects. That’s why she found Jin Cheonhee’s concern for her quite curious.

Jin Cheonhee buttoned up the warm windproof coat, which felt like a hand warmer, up to his neck and said:

“I’ve learned martial arts too, but I don’t always walk using internal energy.”

“Hahaha, that’s true.”

Wangya Ju took the first step.

Quickly following the subtle signal to follow, he walked a little behind.

“This isn’t the imperial palace, it’s Wangya Ju’s mansion. Aren’t you following etiquette too strictly?”

“If I walk beside you, Imperial Prince Consort Yoo-rang won’t be able to sleep at night.”

“Hahaha, that’s true. But you’re something else. Even when I treat you this well, you don’t give an inch.”

Snow was still falling in Wangya Ju’s mansion.

The maids were worried about having to clear the snow tomorrow morning, but the scenery was pretty, so they were watching the snowfall while eating roasted chestnuts.

Wangya Ju didn’t say anything to those maids either.

If they’ve done their work, they can rest as they like afterwards.

She herself rejected the throne because she disliked being constrained.

Perhaps because of that, Wangya Ju’s mansion was said to be more free compared to other royal mansions.

‘Maybe because job satisfaction is high, loyalty is also high.’

What use is it for an ordinary servant to know the intentions of high-ranking people?

It’s enough if they can live safely and feed their families well for life.

If they were to be a bit greedier, it would be to live as usual under someone who isn’t capricious.

Wangya Ju was someone who provided such things, so loyalty was high.

‘And she’s lazy.’

Slacking off is her way of life. In other words, there won’t be a day when she suddenly beats the children for not cleaning the railing dust.

Of course, that’s just a saying, and the royal mansion operates according to a manual.

But there were never really any dirty places to be seen.

When it comes to landscaping, it’s Wangya Ju’s mansion.

When it comes to alcohol, it’s Wangya Ju’s mansion.

“Did he agree to receive surgery?”

“Yes.”

At Jin Cheonhee’s answer, Wangya Ju’s expression softened slightly.

“He’s such a fool. I told him he needs to be treated as soon as possible, but he grumbled about how to open his belly. The dull-witted one makes people worry.”

“Hahaha…”

“Then he must have taken off his mask in front of you?”

“Pardon?”

The words suddenly stabbed in unexpectedly. Wangya Ju continued:

“Well, that’s the kind of person he is. Rather than gradually winning hearts by giving small favors, he’s the type to swallow in one gulp.”

“I didn’t know he was Your Majesty.”

“Hmm. What do you think after seeing how the Hua Empire operates?”

“I only thought about treating the patient.”

“…You’re still slipping away like a loach. You’ve only learned strange things from White Dragon.”

As Wangya Ju grumbled, Jin Cheonhee laughed awkwardly.

“But I’ve heard that if you don’t draw a line, you’ll eventually get involved with the imperial family.”

“That’s also correct. The imperial family is a place everyone wants but not anyone can enter, and conversely, it’s also a place where you get caught and entangled like a tick no matter how much you try to run away.”

Wangya Ju lowered her eyelashes and fell into thought for a long time.

Her straight and clean profile resembled her younger brother Feng Ha-eun.

“Eun takes after me. He definitely kills those he dislikes and definitely keeps those he likes by his side.”

“Which side are you on, Your Highness?”

“Like or dislike doesn’t matter. Can you escape your shadow even if you dislike it? That’s the kind of relationship it is.”

Which one is the shadow, and which one is the person?

Jin Cheonhee didn’t ask.

Wangya Ju asked:

“Is there a risk of death during surgery?”

“At the current stage, it should be fine, but since his body is very weakened, it’s difficult to guarantee.”

“I see. Even if that child happens to die, the world won’t know which His Imperial Highness died. That’s his position.”

Wangya Ju finished her thoughts and said this:

“It’s troublesome, but it can’t be helped. Even if he dies, I’m in the position of being responsible for the aftermath to ensure there are no disturbances.”

Jin Cheonhee replied:

“…I won’t let him die.”

“As expected, I like you when you say things like that.”

Wangya Ju placed her hand on Jin Cheonhee’s shoulder and then parted ways.

On the way back to the separate building.

The spot where Wangya Ju had held remained warm, heating his shoulder.