Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 531

Wufu really feared bitter medicine; actually, it would be more accurate to say she loathed anything bitter.

Thus, she downed the bowl of medicine Xiao Li had carefully prepared with a grimace on her face, grateful for the sweet candied fruit Hongyu had readied, or else she might have involuntarily thrown up the jaundice concoction.

Ah Jiu watched with a suppressed chuckle as Wufu made a face even bitterer than coptis from the medicine she had taken.

"We’ve had our fun these past few days. Let’s rest a day or two before heading back to Huayang. If there’s anything you want to buy, just have someone go purchase it," Ah Jiu suggested.

Wufu replied, "I’m not that fragile. I can go back today."

It wasn’t as if she needed to ride horseback or walk; simply sitting in the carriage hardly required any recuperation.

"Listen to me. I’ve got a few things to take care of in the next couple of days," Ah Jiu said.

Wufu responded with an "Oh," deciding if that was the case, she might as well stay.

Seeing how agreeable she was, Ah Jiu was satisfied and told her to continue resting while he left the room.

Wufu felt somewhat baffled and listless, rolling around in bed. She didn’t know what Xiao Li had put in the medicine because, as she rolled, her eyelids grew heavy, and she fell asleep.

Hongyu saw that she had fallen asleep and stayed, picking up her needlework. Now that Miss Wufu had silver, they could easily buy clothes, but underwear had to be handmade.

Wufu was the type who’d sooner take up a knife than a sewing needle. Her underwear had always been made by Madam Zhou and the maids, with Hongyu, being her personal maid, naturally taking on the responsibility.

Back in his own room, Ah Jiu learned of Li An’s visit and dismissed him coldly, "Don’t let him in. Send him away."

Li An responded with a wry smile.

But without Ah Jiu’s permission, he didn’t dare to force his way in, hoping that the old master would send help soon.

"Guard Su, I heard Miss Wufu has fallen ill. This is a small token of my concern, not worth much," Li An beckoned, and a servant behind him stepped forward carrying several boxes.

Su Luo’s brow twitched, and he spoke with a stern face, "Major General Li, do you realize what you’re doing?"

He had actually found out about Wufu’s presence—was he truly foolish or just plain stupid!

"This..." Li An paused, bowing carefully, "I would appreciate any advice, Guard Su."

Su Luo scoffed, "Your gift-giving, are you looking for more pain after kicking an iron board? You think you have the right to inquire about the people around the Lord? That lady is just a good friend of the Lord. What were you thinking?"

Li An’s heart skipped a beat, and he was stunned.

"Go back. Now is not the time for you to curry favor with that lady. If I were to deliver this gift for you, I would offend not just the Lord but also the lady!" Su Luo snorted.

If the prince and Miss Wufu were betrothed or the prince showed any such intentions, then winning her over wouldn’t be an issue. But as it stood, they were nothing more than gentlemen acquaintances; what was Li An meddling in?

Alright, perhaps the prince did harbor some feelings, but nothing had been made clear yet. Li An’s gift, wasn’t it begging for people to think they had an ambiguous relationship?

Although Su Luo couldn’t quite categorize their current relationship, he was sure it wasn’t what Li An had in mind. freewebnoveℓ.com

That’s why he dared not accept the gift and risk getting entangled in Li An’s folly.

Upon hearing Su Luo, Li An broke into a sweat yet managed a strained smile, "I misspoke. These gifts are for my visit to the Lord." With that, he handed the gift boxes to one of the guards and took his leave.

Su Luo pondered and decided to report the incident to Ah Jiu.

Ah Jiu snorted with disdain, "Thinking himself clever but actually being foolish; no wonder he’s a Little Rabbit Lord."

Li An dared to assume he understood the Lord’s thoughts and be forthright about it? What a fool!