She was 22 years old. If she was in the 21st century, she believed that she would still be a rose in full bloom. But in this ancient era, when a woman was 16 or 17 years old, it meant that her marriage was going downhill. She didn't need anyone to remind her that she was already an out-of-season chrysanthemum. The withered leaves were scattered all over the ground, and it was unbearable to look back on.
Fortunately, the career she chose didn't give her time to think so much.
Doctor, this great career, whether it was in a backward or advanced civilization, was enough to keep her busy. She didn't have time to be sad about it.
…
Su Shuiche got off the carriage and looked up at the flat forehead with the words "Qingyang Medical Centre" engraved on it. Her lips curled up slightly.
"Let's go, Xinzhi. I hope Jingzhi isn't very busy."
"Ma … Madam?
Why are you here?
Are you feeling unwell? "The girl guarding the door of the waiting room was surprised and happy when she saw Su Shuiche.
She was surprised because coming to the medical center meant that Madam was unwell.
She was happy because she had been working at the medical center for almost two years and was so busy that she didn't have time to go back to see Madam.
She was thinking about whether to ask for leave during mid-autumn when Madam appeared in front of her.
"Long time no see, Qingqing. Are you used to working at the medical center?" Su Shuiche smiled and patted the girl's head.
"I am used to it. Although it's busy, it's very fulfilling.
It's just that … Qingqing can't see Madam and Mama Liang anymore. "Qingqing's eyes turned red as she spoke.
She was the maid who was picked up by Mama Liang from the streets three years ago. She was a pitiful person who was abandoned by the Lu family and had no home to return to. Fortunately, she met Mama Liang. Madam was merciful and kept her and arranged for her to work at the medical center.
"Silly, if you are tired, just ask for leave from the curator and come back to visit us."
Su Shuiche knew that she was thinking about the past again. She patted her head gently, "Qingqing, do you know that the Lu family is gone?"
A month ago, the Lu family had sold all the shops and mansions to Ah Yao. Now, the Lu residence had been refurbished and renovated. It looked brand new and had become the headquarters of the Jade Wind Pavilion.
"I heard.
How satisfying!
Evil has its retribution, and it's not time yet. That's right! "Qingqing nodded heavily and said with righteous indignation.
Su Shuiche laughed and shook her head. The little girl was the victim of the Lu family, so she had no right to comment on the little girl's sharp comments. "Is Jingzhi very busy?" She didn't want to make a wasted trip.
"It's still alright today.
There are also two pregnant women who need to be checked. If Madam has something urgent, Qingqing can inform them. "
"No, I'm not in a hurry. I'll look for her after they're done." It was not something that could be solved with just a few words. It was not good to let the patients wait.
Moreover, she still needed to practice it in her heart.
…
"Next." Yang Jingzhi frowned, trying to ease the sourness between his brows.
"It's me." Su Shuiche pushed the door and walked in with a smile. She slowly walked to the wooden chair in front of Yang Jingzhi and sat down.
Yang Jingzhi frowned and stared at her. "You … where are you feeling unwell?" Could it be that Lin Siyao's vasectomy had failed?
Su Shuiche was pregnant again?
"What are you thinking?" Su Shuiche glanced at him with a smile. "Can't I come to you if I'm not feeling unwell?"
"I really can't figure it out." Yang Jingzhi saw that she was not feeling unwell and sighed in relief. He pursed his lips and sorted out today's medical records.
"When are you going to run away?" Su Shuiche sighed softly and asked helplessly.
"I'm not running away." Yang Jingzhi refused to admit it.
"Ever since he came back, you refused to see him even once.
As long as he's at an event, you're so busy that you don't have time to attend … What's the point of doing this? "
Observing from such a close distance, she naturally did not miss the haggard look on Jingzhi's face.
Su Shuiche could not help but shake her head.
She clearly cared about him, so why was she forcing herself to do this?
Yang Jingzhi knew who she was referring to by "him".
She admitted that she was indeed running away.
She was angry at him for leaving her alone to go to the imperial capital a few months ago without saying a word.
She was also angry at herself for thinking about him all those months and worrying about his safety all the time.
But now, he had reappeared in Fanluo City. Oh, no, from now on, he was the Second-rank Prince of Fanluo Prefecture. He was going to lead the people of the prefecture in a bold and decisive reform. What was she?
She was just someone he used to relieve his loneliness in his free time.
"Jingzhi, you know that in this world, besides Ah Yao, you're the closest person to me.
You can tell me if you have anything to say. If … if you really don't have any feelings for him and don't want to have anything to do with him, just say the word. I'll go back to him and let him give up. "
Su Shuiche looked at her resolutely as she spoke. It seemed that as long as she nodded and admitted that she did not have any feelings for that guy and did not want to have anything to do with him, Su Shuiche would really go to him and tell him the truth.
But why was her heart aching so much? She did not want to admit it, nor did she want to let it go.
"Sigh …" Seeing Jingzhi bury her face in her hands with a pained expression, Su Shuiche knew that she was not as resolute as she appeared to be.
"Then, I spontaneously assumed that you actually cared about him. Why did you reject him?"
Su Shuiche gently stroked Jingzhi's head. She seemed to be complaining to herself, "Actually, I've been wanting to talk to you for a long time. The cherry wine brewed by Third Brat is ready to be sold.
But you don't know how busy I was during this time. Not only did I have to take care of the silk weaving workshop, but I also had to decorate the new house for Big Brother. He, on the other hand, was holed up in the Palace all day long, discussing the new district plan of Fan Luo Prefecture with his subordinates. As for the bridal room decorations for Luo Shui Bie Courtyard, it took me a month to finish. All that was left was to pick an auspicious day to hold the wedding banquet. But the two people involved did not care at all.
"What wedding banquet?
What wedding banquet? "Yang Jingzhi caught these words and interrupted Su Shuiche's complaints.
"Eh?
Don't you know?
Big Brother said he's about to get married, so he wanted me to clean up his residence as soon as possible. He also requested that the main courtyard be renovated.
I thought you knew. I thought you were unhappy that he didn't propose to you sincerely, so you refused to see him. "Su Shuiyong looked at her in surprise.
"I don't know.
He didn't tell me either. "Yang Jingzhi's pale cheeks revealed her inner shock.
He was about to get married, but the bride was not her.
Ha … How funny!
Then why had he been punishing himself like an exile during this period of time?
"Eh?
Jingzhi, could it be that Big Brother wanted to give you a surprise, so he didn't tell you? "
Su Shuiche lowered her head and thought for a moment. "I'll go ask Big Brother. Don't worry, I'll make sure he gives you an explanation." With that, she quickly left the consultation room.
Leaving Yang Jingzhi with a pale face.
An explanation?
There was no need.
If he wanted to give her a surprise, he should've told her the moment he returned to Fanluo Prefecture.
It was impossible for her to find out through someone else after a full month.
Liang Enzai, you win!
"Madam?
You're going back so soon?
Aren't you going to have lunch at the clinic?
The curator didn't make any appointments after this. "Qingqing saw Su Shuiche quickly walk out of the consultation room with her head lowered.
She called out anxiously.
Su Shuiche waved at Qingqing without looking up, indicating for her to leave. She stepped out of the clinic and into the waiting carriage, then threw her head back and laughed.
"Hahaha, heavens!
I didn't know lying with an expressionless face was so painful. I can't hold it in anymore.
Xinzhi, return to the Prefecture Palace and tell Big Brother that the cooperation he ordered was successful. "
… …
There were only six days left before the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the soon to be full moon slowly rose into the sky.
It was late at night, but she didn't feel sleepy at all.
She sat on the porch bench in front of her bedroom and stared at the moon in a daze.
During the day, she could use busyness to forget the figure in her heart, but once night fell, the crazy longing would attack her like a shadow, catching her off guard.
Damn it!
He was about to get married. Why was she still thinking about him?
It was time to forget.
Let him know that without him, she could still live well!
Through the faint moonlight, she looked down at her palm. She had never been superstitious, so she focused on finding the line of marriage.
After a long while, she let out a low sigh from the bottom of her heart. Only then did she realize that she had been sitting here for half a night.
She thought about how a few months ago, he would sneak into her boudoir from time to time and hold her as they spent the long night together.
Sometimes he would pester her for more, and sometimes he would just hold her tightly as he fell asleep.
She didn't mind that her virginity had been taken by him two years ago.
Coming from the 21st century, she wasn't any more timid than Jiang Yingyun.
So, she was still brooding about it. She didn't rest in the middle of the night and was sad about it.
She sighed again, got up and walked back to her room.
Her hand holding the door handle paused. She finally understood the reason for the pain in her heart. It was jealousy of the woman who was about to be married by him.
Jealousy that she could openly have a thick and warm chest for the rest of her life ….
She blew out the flickering candle on the table and groped her way to the bed with the help of the moonlight outside the window.
She kicked off her shoes and took off her robe. She was embraced by a familiar and warm chest.
She stiffened and wanted to break free.
"Don't move, let me hug you." Liang Enzai took a deep breath and locked her in his arms.
"Let me go!" What was he doing?
They were about to get married, but he still wanted to touch her bed.
Who did he think he was!
Yang Jingzhi struggled with shame and hatred.
"Xixi …." His low voice sounded in her ears, "I didn't know that not telling you this would make you so sad.
I thought …. "
"Thought what?
I'm not sad at all.
You're not anyone to me. Whether you get married or not, it has nothing to do with me! "
She tried her best to hold back the tears in her eyes. She was afraid that if she wasn't careful, her strong heart would be broken.
"How can it have nothing to do with you? I'm getting married, but you can't escape from it."
He held her arms that were flailing and pushing, pressed her legs under his body, and kissed her red lips. He sent the last few words into her mouth, "I want to marry you, Xixi.
There is no one else, only you. "
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