Yu Xiaoxiu pulls Yu Shu through the stairs to the courtyard. He looks around and sees no one. He turns around and asks Yu Shu, "Sister, are you going to tell Brother Jing that you are a woman?"
Yu Shu nods, "I didn't tell him before because we were on the boat. Now that he knows that I am a woman, there is nothing I can't tell him."
Yu Xiaoxiu braces himself and says, "I think you'd better not tell him first."
Yu Shu asks in surprise, "Why?"
Yu Xiaoxiu bows his head guiltily and picks his fingers. Yu Shu raises her eyebrows and puts her hand on his shoulder. She says patiently, "Xiaoxiu, tell me, why can't I tell Jing Chen?"
"Because …" Yu Xiaoxiu whispers.
Yu Shu leaned forward and tilted her ear. "What did he say?"
"Because I'm afraid that he'll pester you." Yu Xiaoxiu put down her hand resentfully and said, "I've told Big Brother Jing before that when a man and a woman have physical contact, they have to get married. Big Brother Jing is a stubborn person now. He'll believe whatever you say. You've been taking care of him these past few days, and if he finds out that you're a woman, he'll definitely think too much. I'm afraid that he'll pester you then.
Yu Shu straightens up and looks at her brother strangely. She begins to blame herself. Did she not pay enough attention to Yu Xiaoxiu's education recently? Otherwise, how could he have the time to think about these "adult" things? Is this something he should worry about at his age? "Listen carefully, Xiaoxiu.
"Listen up, Little Xiu. I'm taking care of Jing Chen for two reasons. Firstly, it's out of righteousness, and secondly, it's out of friendship. A person should know how to repay a debt of gratitude. Jing Chen saved us once in Yiyang City, and later on, he did me a huge favor. He treats me with sincerity, and I view him as a friend. Even if I overstep my boundaries when he's heavily injured, it's only a matter of convenience. Just like what you said about skin contact, we can't talk without consent. As for what you said about being afraid that he'll pester me, do you think Jing Chen is that kind of person?"
Yu Shu explains to Yu Xiaoxiu seriously. Yu Xiaoxiu blushes and feels that what he said just now is too much. When he is about to admit his mistake, Jing Chen changes the topic and continues, "However, you are right about one thing. Jing Chen is a little stubborn now. He believes whatever you say. What I said to you just now is reasonable, and he may not understand it. Well, just hide it from him for now. When he knows more about the world, then tell him."
Yu Xiaoxiu raises his head and says in a daze, "So you don't want to tell him first?"
Yu Shu nods. She changes her mind at the last minute because she thinks that Jing Chen asked her if she wants to marry Xia Mingming at the door. His seriousness is the same as before he lost his memory. Yu Xiaoxiu's words remind her that if he really knows that she is a woman, it may be a troublesome thing. Instead of making everyone feel awkward at that time, it is better to be muddle-headed.
There is another point that Yu Shu doesn't want to admit. When she is about to confess to Jing Chen just now, she is pulled away by Yu Xiaoxiu. The emotion that has been brewing with great difficulty is gone. It is really not easy to ask her to speak again. Thinking about how she will explain to Jing Chen that she has changed from a man to a woman, she has a headache.
After the discussion, the sister and brother are about to go back to the room. When they turn their faces, they see Xia Mingming showing half of his body in the corner of the wall. They don't know where she heard so much.
Yu Shu frowns, while Yu Xiaoxiu says angrily, "You eavesdropped on our conversation."
Being discovered, Xia Mingming stands up boldly, throws a glance at Yu Xiaoxiu, and says to Yu Shu with a clear look, "It turns out that you have known him for a long time. No wonder you would do your best to take care of a stranger on the boat."
When they are still in the forest, Xia Mingming always hears Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu calling "Jing Chen Jing Chen". He thinks that it is a new name for Jing Chen. Now hearing their private conversation, he suddenly realizes that they know each other!
Yu Shu and Yu Xiaoxiu look at each other. The former pushes the latter's shoulder and walks forward. They turn a blind eye to Xia Mingming and walk towards the direction of the room.
"Xiaoxiu, remember to wash Jing Chen's hair later. His underwear is in the paper bag. The small one is yours. Don't wear the wrong one."
"Sister, don't, don't say it so loudly."
"I am your sister. What are you afraid of?"
Xia Mingming, who is ignored, stands there stupidly for a while. Seeing the sister and brother go far away and enter their respective rooms, she suddenly comes to herself and chases after them.
"Ashu, didn't you hear me? Why are you ignoring me?"
Yu Shu is tidying up the new clothes on the couch. She turns her head and looks at Xia Mingming, who rushes in to question her. She says calmly, "Close the door."
"Oh." Xia Mingming closed the door and bolted it. Only then did he realize why he was so obedient. He stomped over and said angrily, "I'm talking to you. Don't try to play dumb with me. You guys knew Jing Chen from before, right? What exactly happened?"
"Come and take a bath." Yu Shu picks up the underwear for washing. She grabs Xia Mingming's wrist with one hand and pulls her into the inner room.
When he entered the room, he saw the large bathtub behind the screen that was emitting hot steam. When he turned his head, he saw that Yu Shu had already begun to undress. Xia Mingming immediately forgot what he wanted to say just now and stammered, "You, you and I are bathing together?"
Yu Shu rolls her eyes at her. "What else? Are you going to use the water that I have washed? Hurry up. You are going to be rotten. Stand outside and take a bath first. Then you can scrub my back later. "
As a result, Xia Mingming dizzily follows Yu Shu to take a bath. After half an hour, she comes out from behind the screen with her head heavy. She lies on the bed and watches Yu Shu put on a pair of trousers and a pair of boots. She coils up her hair and walks out the door in a refreshed manner. In the end, she still can't get an answer.
Yu Shu invites an old doctor to a large medical center a little further away from the inn. She directly uses a carriage to bring people back to the inn. She leads them to the inner courtyard and diagnoses Jing Chen.
As for Jing Chen's injury, Yu Shu makes up a story to deal with the old doctor's bewilderment.
"Your brother was not treated in time when he was injured and lost his Essence Qi. Right now, his Qi and blood are insufficient and his meridians are cold. Fortunately, his body has a good foundation. He must have practiced martial arts and has internal energy to protect his body. Otherwise, his internal organs and meridians will be damaged. As for this internal injury, this old man is powerless. I can only prescribe a nourishing prescription and slowly nurse his body back to health. "
After listening to this diagnosis, Yu Shu lets out a sigh of relief. She looks at Jing Chen after his bath. Although there is some color in his complexion, it is difficult to hide his weak appearance. She suddenly remembers the first time they met. He came walking on the moon, graceful and free, untainted by the mortal world. Suddenly, her heart becomes heavy.
In the past, he could come and go as he pleased. Now, he can't even move an inch. Every few steps he takes a breath.
Yu Shu leads the old doctor to the side and quietly asks, "Are you saying that he also has internal injuries?"
The old doctor slowly says, "This old man has practiced medicine for many years and has met some Jianghu people. I heard that martial artists have strong bodies. Just a superficial injury will not cause this. It must be an internal injury that causes a deficiency of Qi and blood and a weak body. If young master knows other martial artists, there is no harm in asking them to treat your brother's injury. With medicine, it will be twice the result with half the effort. I believe that in less than three months, your brother will be completely healed."
Yu Shu continues to ask, "What if we can't find someone to treat his injury? How long will it take for him to recover? "
The old doctor thinks for a moment and says, "If he is nursed well, at least half a year to a year. At the longest, it will take three to five years to recuperate. Moreover, he cannot easily use martial arts again."
Yu Shu thinks for a moment and thanks him, she says, "Thank you, Doctor. Please write me a prescription. I will send you back later and get the medicine on the way."
After writing the prescription on the spot, Yu Shu inquires about the effects of the medicine. Jing Chen sits on the bed and looks in her direction. His ears move slightly and his eyes dim.
Yu Shu personally sends the old doctor back to the medical hall. After getting the medicine, she buys some things on the street. By the time she returns to Ke Fu, it is already evening.
After the four of them have dinner, Yu Shu asks Yu Xiaoxiu and Jing Chen to rest early. She and Xia Mingming light the candlesticks and sit side by side at the desk. She takes out a handful of copper coins, spreads out paper and ink, and begins to teach Xia Mingming the basics of the Six Lines.
Xia Mingming already has a good foundation in Yi Quan, even better than Yu Shu. Yu Shu does not spend much effort teaching her. After an hour of teaching her the basics of Divinatory Eyes, she lets her ponder on it herself. She tells Xia Mingming to sleep after the night watch, and then she goes back to her room and lies on the bed.
Xia Mingming finally gets to learn the Yi Quan that she has been dreaming of. She is so excited that she can't sleep. Yu Shu is so tired that she falls asleep as soon as she touches her pillow. She ignores the sound of copper coins being thrown outside.
When she wakes up the next day, she opens her eyes and sees that the bed opposite her has not been moved. She puts on her clothes and goes out. She sees Xia Mingming sitting at the table with red eyes. She frowns and asks, "You didn't sleep last night?"
Xia Mingming rubs her eyes and grasps the copper coins in her hand. She says to her excitedly, "Ashu, this is really interesting. I understand what you taught me yesterday. Can you continue to teach me something else?"
Yu Shu says unhappily, "You go to sleep first. We will talk after you have a good rest." They took an overnight bus from the small town to Kaifeng Prefecture. Yesterday, they stayed at the inn. Calculating the time, this girl has not slept for two nights.
Xia Mingming purses her lips and says, "I don't want to sleep. Quickly teach me."
Seeing that she does not listen to her advice, Yu Shu's face darkens. She says, "It is good to be diligent, but it is not good to be eager for quick success. To understand the six lines, the most important thing is to be quiet and calm. You must guard against arrogance and rashness. If you are like this, even if I teach you, you will not be able to use it. Then why should I waste my time to teach you?
Don't learn. "Xia Mingming's face changes when she hears this. She quickly stands up from the chair. She has sat for too long and her lower body is numb. She shakes her body and stands firm. She slowly moves towards the room and says pitifully," I will go to sleep, okay? Why are you scaring me? "
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