Our Journey - Chapter 12 Lets Take A Walk

“How do you feel, Miss? “Imperial docter Li Shu asked me. We are both in my room. Almost every day, this old man comes to check my health.

“My chest still hurts a little. Actually, my condition is better than three weeks ago, “I answered and the old man nodded his head and smiled.

“It is natural. However, the pain does not always appear, right? “He asked and I nodded my head.

“When did I recover completely?” I asked him. His forehead slightly wrinkled. Then he smiled again before answer my question.

“If you take medicine regularly and follow my instructions, you will recover quickly. Maybe, a month or two month later, “Imperial docter Li Shu answered me. Hearing his answer, I was shocked.

“Two months? Can’t it be faster? I have to go back to my village. My father must be very worried about my situation now, “I told him about my anxiety. He sighed.

“Your wound is very severe, Miss. To be honest, your condition is far better than I thought, “Imperial docter Li Shu said. His words made me remember his words three weeks ago. He said that I could have died because of the blow Zhiqiang Wangye gave.

‘That impudent prince!’ I cursed him in my heart.

“Miss don’t worry. I’m sure Zhiqiang Wangye has informed your parents about your current condition. When we talked, he said that he had sent your friend to look for your family and tell you your condition, “he tried to convince me. I remember when I was in a coma, I heard the voice of Zhiqiang Wangye. The prince told my two friends to go to my village.

“That’s why I’m worried. I was afraid that my father would be shocked after learning about my condition. I’m afraid he got a heart attack. He once experienced it once when my mother fell ill, “I said and Imperial docter Li Shu nodded his head.

“You are a filial daughter. But, you should not worry. I think your friend know how to give information about you to him,” he said. I hope his words is true.

“In first place, now you must worry about your condition. To improve your condition, you can already do simple exercises, “he advised me.

“Simple exercises?”

“Yes. You can take a walk in this Wangfu (Prince’s Palace), “he advised. I nod my head. These days, I have started trying to walk in the room. Even though my chest hurts, I endured the pain.

“This afternoon, you can try it. You can tell Meihua to accompany you, “Imperial docter Li Shu said.

“Okay, Miss. I have to go back to the Palace. Tomorrow, I will check your condition again, “he said and I nodded my head.

“Thank you,” I said and he nodded my head.

“This is my job, Miss,” he said and left my room. I sighed. Slowly I got out of my bed. Then walk towards the table in the middle of the room. I sat in one of the chairs there.

On the table there is a kettle and cup. I pour the tea into the cup and drink it. Not long after, Meihua returned to my room. She carried a tray with a curve on it.

“Miss Zhou, I brought swallow soup. Imperial docter said that this soup will make your condition recover faster, “she said while putting down the bowl. I stared at the soup in the bowl with no taste. Actually, I don’t like to eat and take medicine and health products like this.

Thank’s to that damn Wangye, I have to eat and drink the things I hate. Every time I spoon the soup into my mouth, I curse Zhiqiang Wangye in my heart.

“Zhiqiang Wangye ordered me to ask for your needs,” Meihua said in a soft voice. I shake my head.

“I don’t need anything,” I answered in a slow voice. Meihua looks disappointed.

“Meihua, please accompany me for a walk in Wangfu. Imperial docter Li said that I could train my body by walking around Wangfu, “I asked for his help. He nodded his head and smiled.

“I will accompany you later in the afternoon, Miss,” Meihua agreed to my request.

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As promised, Meihua accompanied me to walk in Wangfu in the afternoon. My whole body feels stiff when walking. My chest hurts occasionally. However, I forced myself.

When I walk around, I find out that this Wangfu where Zhiqiang Wangye lives is spacious. Not only spacious, this Wangfu has beautiful scenery. I can see various types of flowers in bloom. Makes me realize that Summer has arrived.

“Miss, you must be tired. You better take a break, “Meihua suggested. I nod my head. I feel my body is tired.

Meihua led me to walk towards a gazebo. There are several benches there. I sat on one of the benches.

Meihua who brought the basket had put the basket on the table. She took out the contents. There are some mochi. She also took out a teapot and cup. When she poured tea, the scent of chrysanthemum smelled faintly.

“Miss Zhao, please enjoy this snack and tea,” Meihua asked me. I smile.

“Thank you, Meihua. You also sit down and enjoy it with me! “I asked but Meihua shook her head.

“Why?” I asked the reason. Before she answered my question, Zhiqiang Wangye appeared.

“Respect to Wangye,” Meihua greeted. I looked at Zhiqiang Wangye with a look of dislike.

“Go! Leave us here! “Zhiqiang Wangye gave orders and Meihua nodded her head. She walked away leaving the Gazebo. I sighed.

“You have never been taught etiquette?” Zhiqiang Wangye asked me, but I didn’t care.

“You don’t greet me,” he continued his words. I sighed. My heart is upset. I was forced to stand up and bend my body a little.

“Respect to Wangye,” I said to him. However, in my heart, I curse him. After that, I sat down again.

“I heard from Imperial docter Li that your condition is getting better and you have to train your body,” he said and pretended to look wise. I sighed.

I’m lazy to reply to his words. I turned left and right, looking for Meihua’s figure. I want to ask for her help to take me back to my room. Sitting longer with this shameless prince will make me get stress. However, I did not find the figure of that female servant.

“What do you think about this Wangfu?” He asked me. I looked at him sharply.

“Thanks for your powerfull blows to my chest, I can enjoy walking in your vast and beautiful Wangfu,” I spoke with sarcasm to him. He looks unhappy. He pretended to cough.

“I’ve treated you. You cannot continue to bring up the problem of the blow. Do you realize, I could just leave you in the arena and just let you die, “he said and I felt a cold aura from him. Just like in our first meeting.

“Then why did you save me? You can let me die, right? “I resisted his words. He glared at me.

“When I hit you, I realized that you were a woman,” he answered calmly.

“Even though your chest size is small, you are still a girl,” he continued his words and I reflexively covered my chest with my hands. His words sounded obscene in my opinion. I feel angry and embarrassed at the same time.

“You!” I shouted and wanted to curse him, but didn’t dare to continue my words. Even though I hate him, he is a prince. Cursing him openly will bring punishment to me.

“I also need information from you,” he said again.

“What information do you need?” I asked and he looked at me seriously.

“Do you know where Xiaoying is?” He asked about his childhood’s sweethearth to me.