Reborn Spoiled Girl Tames the Regent

Chapter 44 Golden Jade Talisman

As night deepened, the streets and alleys became quiet, with occasional cold winds blowing, causing the lone lamp to sway slightly.

A man came out of the clinic, holding a lamp-extinguishing chopstick, about to put out the lantern in front of the door.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Mian quickly ran forward.

"Doctor! Doctor, wait a minute!" she called out.

He pulled Xiao Hengzhi over, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said, "He was hit by a high pole just now. Please have a doctor examine him to see if he has suffered any injuries."

The doctor looked at Xiao Hengzhi, who was standing straight with an unmarked expression, showing no signs of injury.

But with the doctor's intention to heal and save lives, he still asked, "Young master, do you feel unwell anywhere?"

Xiao Hengzhi shook his head.

Jiang Wan grew anxious and glared at him, saying, "Since we're already here, let the doctor take a look."

Xiao Hengzhi was slightly taken aback, then a smile appeared on his lips, a smile hidden in the night, carrying a hint of pleasure.

The doctor immediately said, "Since your wife is so concerned, let's do as she says and come in to see her." He turned and walked inside.

Jiang Wan froze, then quickly waved her hands: "I...I'm not him..."

But before she could finish speaking, Xiao Hengzhi replied, as if deliberately raising his voice, "I'm sorry to bother you so late at night, sir."

It completely drowned out her voice.

He stepped into the room and calmly sat down at the examination table.

The doctor stroked his beard and took his pulse, then walked behind him and pressed his hands on his shoulders.

Jiang Mian stood to the side, and seeing the doctor's brows furrow slightly, her heart immediately tightened: "Is he seriously injured?"

After a moment's thought, the doctor finally said, "Some illnesses require a private consultation. Please wait outside, madam."

Although Jiang Mian felt uneasy, she could only agree softly and retreated outside the door with doubts.

After Jiang gave birth, the doctor withdrew his hand from Xiao Hengzhi's shoulder, his gaze now filled with inquiry: "Young master, have you suffered any injuries that your wife is unaware of?"

Xiao Hengzhi silently withdrew his hand and asked, "What did you glean from taking my pulse, sir?"

The doctor sighed, got up to get the medicine from the cabinet, and said while weighing it, "You have countless old injuries in your body, all of which have damaged your internal organs. Although the wounds have healed, you are still in unbearable pain every day. Am I right?"

Xiao Hengzhi smiled faintly and remained silent.

Seeing that he was unwilling to speak, the doctor said, "I won't ask how you got injured, but I have to tell you that the pole hitting you only injured the surface. If the internal organs are not damaged, it will shorten your lifespan!"

After he finished speaking, he handed him the bandaged medicine and instructed him, "Although you can endure pain that is not for ordinary people, if you want to be with your wife for a long time, you must take this medicine seriously."

Xiao Hengzhi accepted the medicine and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, sir. Please keep this a secret. My wife is timid; please don't let her know."

The doctor nodded: "Don't worry, I understand."

Xiao Hengzhi then opened the door.

Jiang Wan was sitting at the bottom of the steps. When she saw him come out, she quickly went up to him and asked, "How is it? What did the doctor say to you?"

Xiao Hengzhi smiled faintly: "The injury isn't serious; some medicine will do the trick."

Jiang Wan looked down at the medicine packet in his hand, her brows furrowing slightly: "It's not serious, why prescribe so much medicine?"

She was suspicious; if the injury wasn't serious, why would she need so much medicine?

I picked them up and smelled them; they were all strong-smelling, serious medications.

Just as Xiao Hengzhi was about to explain, she suddenly shook off his hand, turned around, and rushed into the clinic.

"Doctor! What happened to him? Is he seriously injured?" Jiang Wan asked urgently.

The doctor was startled by her sudden burst of energy and replied in a low voice, "It's alright, he's physically strong and will be fine after some rest."

"Then why are so many medicines prescribed? If there is something wrong, please tell me frankly, doctor."

"This..." The doctor hesitated, then said in a low voice, "To be honest, your husband was quite shaken after this ordeal, and his internal organs are not functioning properly, which may cause harm to his genitals. You must make sure he drinks this medicine, otherwise, in the future, he might ejaculate before intercourse..."

Jiang Mian was stunned, her cheeks instantly flushed red, and even the roots of her ears turned a light red.

He quickly raised his hand to stop her, saying, "I understand! Doctor, there's no need to say anything more."

After saying that, he ran away as if fleeing.

Just then, Xiao Hengzhi walked over.

Xiao Hengzhi didn't know what the doctor had told her, but seeing her unusual expression, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiang Mian looked at the person in front of her with a calm expression.

She thought to herself that Xiao Hengzhi must be pretending to be indifferent, after all, this matter was quite important to the man.

I never imagined that because of her, he...

Thinking of this, Jiang Wan suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

"The doctor just told me that your injury... is quite serious. It's all because of me that you..."

Xiao Hengzhi guessed that the doctor must have described the situation to her in a rather serious way.

He comforted her, saying, "Second Miss, there's no need to blame yourself. Actually, it's alright. I know my own body..."

"But don't worry! I will make sure you take your medicine and get better." Jiang Wan interrupted him.

Seeing that she spoke with such conviction, Xiao Hengzhi's lips curled up slightly.

"Okay, I'll get better."

......

Early the next morning, it was just dawn.

The courtyard was quiet, with only the occasional withered leaf falling to the ground, making a very slight rustling sound.

Xiao Hengzhi heard a slight creaking sound coming from the window.

He got up and saw a man sitting at the table, picking up a teapot and gulping down tea, looking extremely thirsty.

Xiao Hengzhi leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, quietly waiting for him to finish drinking.

A moment later, the man let out a long sigh, put the teapot back on the table, and then slowly took out a piece of black cloth and threw it to Xiao Hengzhi.

"Here, what you want."

Xiao Hengzhi took it, lifted the black cloth, and saw that it was a diamond-shaped brocade pouch woven with gold thread. The pouch was sealed, but he could feel a hard object inside.

He chuckled lightly, "You're very quick."

Guiye stood by the table, a half-smile on his face, and asked, "This belongs to the beast farm owner's concubine. What do you need it for?"

"Who said it's hers?" Xiao Hengzhi toyed with the gold and jade talisman in his hand, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. "This is clearly mine."

"Whatever, I've already given you the things."

After saying this, Guiye turned around and played with the dagger in his hand, tossing it high and catching it again and again, completely unconcerned about Xiao Hengzhi's matter.

A scent of herbs wafted in from outside. Guiye seemed to remember something and asked in a light tone, "By the way, why did you say we couldn't hurt the woman you asked me to steal the horse from last time?"

Xiao Hengzhi slightly raised his eyelids, his tone neither cold nor warm: "I said no, and that means no."

"Oh? What if I hurt her? She seems to be outside right now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Hengzhi looked up and their eyes met.

Guiye sheathed his dagger, a smile playing on his lips, and stared at him in a confrontational manner.

Xiao Hengzhi saw the provocation in Guiye's eyes, like a newly bought dog that doesn't recognize its owner and is challenging authority.

He understood the Red Slave. Having been honed by slaughter since childhood, they were ignorant of love and affection. Even though Xiao Hengzhi saved them and said he would obey their every command, he would still subconsciously provoke them, just like in the beast arena, where seeing an opponent would inevitably evoke the urge to fight.

Xiao Hengzhi knew that Guiye wanted to have a contest with him.

He could have easily ignored it, but Guiye had his eye on Jiang Mian.

If we don't make this bastard bleed a little, he will definitely try to harm Jiang Mian in the future.