The Yao Emperor and His Human Doctor.

Chapter 65 - Gifts

Su Ning was paralyzed, even his voice was static in his throat. The Emperor didn't seem as drunk as last time... The way his brown eyes looked at him seriously made him feel like cornered prey. He wasn't kidding.

The doctor began to worry whether the formula he used had some unknown effect that would scramble other people's senses. Suddenly, the dragon laughed and walked away, leaving him even more confused.
"I'm going back to my room. Don't stay in the water too long, you'll get all frostbitten."
He got up and left.

Su Ning was still in shock for a while, then he stuck his entire head in the water. WHAT WAS ALL OF THIS???
Qiang Yong left and went straight to his room before anyone saw him leaving. There were few people in the room and no one noticed him. He closed the door behind him, his heart pounding in his chest. I ACHIEVED! I KISSED HIM!! That night, two people didn't sleep for different reasons.

The next day, the emperor got up earlier than usual. He intended to leave without a certain person seeing him. Despite the initiative he took the night before, he now had no face to see the doctor. Not yet. And this was also part of his strategy to win over the doctor. They captivated him little by little, he would make him feel his absence a little and when he was completely enveloped by him, he would grab him and never let go!

However, Qiang Yong was not alone that morning. Ren Loo was already up, waiting for him and hunting for something to eat.
"So? How was yesterday?" She asked as she munched on some treats left over from the night before.
"Um...what are you doing up so early?"
"Of course I want to know how your night with the doctor was!" She grabbed the sleeve of his shirt, stopping him from moving. "Come on, tell your sister! Have you confessed?"

"I…" He shuddered, voice coming out as a whisper. "I kissed him."
"Aaah!! I can't believe it!!"
"Don't make so much noise! And don't say anything! I'm still going to talk to him properly! Yesterday I caught him off guard and I didn't have the courage to finish what I started."
"Of course! Of course! I'll be discretion personified!"
"I ended up arranging to see Fei Muo earlier today, but be careful in case someone contacts him. It could be our wife killer."

Ren Loo nodded with a wide smile. Qiang Yong almost ran out, he knew that the doctor was also an early riser. As soon as he set foot on the street, Su Ning and An Shu went down to have breakfast with Chuan Zuo. The courtesan still walked slowly although she had already regained some of her strength and shine. She was excited, chattering away about the presentation and looking for information.

That was a very high level dance! She needed to learn everything she could from this person. Even though she was supposed to be in the role of listener, she only stopped talking to properly greet Madam Ren.
"Good morning!" Madam Ren greeted them very good-naturedly. "Congratulations Dr. Su, you were impeccable! Did you watch it from above yesterday, miss Chuan? Very good, right? Now we just have to wait for our mouse to fall into the trap."

"That shouldn't take long." Chuan said. "I received the letter and a piece of jewelry the day after my show."
There were some girls who worked in the house as servants and they served the coffee. Su Ning was a little inept, nibbling pieces of a dumpling when she noticed Ren Loo's intense gaze on him. Was it because of the dancing or had Qiang Yong said something? In fact, he hadn't come down yet.

"The Emperor hasn't come down yet?" He asked, uncomfortable with this sudden absence.
“He had to go out to find Fei Muo earlier today.” Ren Loo bit into an apple he took from the fruit bowl. "My brother is very good at many things, although he is not a box of surprises like you. He is handsome, intelligent and capable. I know that when he gets married, his wife will be very lucky! He hasn't had many girlfriends, actually Just a few rare encounters, but he must definitely be good in bed!” She said it all at once with excitement.

Su Ning smiled, embarrassed. Madame Ren is stranger than usual.
"You'll definitely have to dance for the Empress one of these days. She'll be amazed!" Madam Ren continued with her chatter. She could easily compete with Chuan Zuo who talked the most. An Shu, on the other hand, seemed like he could listen to her for days and with interest if she could.

Su Ning slowly smiled. "Actually, it was a little difficult for me to have to appear in front of so many people. It's not like me to do that kind of thing."
“What a waste!” Another voice appeared. It was the Black Orchid, fanning its fan early on. "Even as a man you would look stunning dancing. Maybe something more virile, with real fire. It would be very attractive. Yesterday I could hardly believe my eyes!"

Madam Ren saw Su Ning blush uncomfortably. He was begging the gods for this situation to be resolved soon and he could like hiding in the clinic and medicating patients. After coffee, thanks gradually began to arrive, mainly flowers and sweets. However, no invitation as they expected.

The doctor spent the morning in Chuan Zuo's room, taking the opportunity to treat the girl's wound to heal so that there was no scar, while round and round someone came to bring him something. He was getting anxious about this. The killer had recently claimed a victim and there was also a chance he hadn't shown up the night before.

If that was the case, what should he do? Spend a week introducing yourself until he takes the bait?? Or watch the other houses?
He was thinking about the alternatives he had, maybe if he talked to Qiang Yong, he would have some suggestions... but the emperor hadn't returned yet. Su Ning frowned uneasily.

Could it be that he remembered what happened last night and was avoiding it?? He wasn't that drunk, the chance of him remembering was high. But he understood that under these conditions a person would not be in his right mind, although he looked very serious! He felt sad suddenly. He had some qualities but that alone wouldn't be enough to pique the interest of someone like Qiang Yong!

This was definitely some kind of mistake! Unintentionally he touched his lips and remembered the kiss. It was the second time he had been caught off guard.
Qiang Yong's lips were soft and his hand was calloused from constantly wielding the sword, but not rough. He could remember his stroking his back...
He shook his head nervously. Why was he still thinking about this!

He heard knocking on the door. Once again one of the servants brought a small but very beautiful package. And next to it was a letter.
"Doctor Su. This time an invitation came for you."
Su Ning quickly got up to see. He unwrapped and opened the box, finding a comb decorated with turquoise. He then opened the envelope to read its contents.

When my eyes fell upon this ornament, memories of yesterday came back like a vivid dream, filling my heart with enchantment. Would it be very audacious of me to request his lovely company at Xu House, to enjoy tea after lunch? I will wait patiently, with anxiety in my chest, for your arrival.

Su Ning smiled. He went to Chuan Zuo's bedside table and rummaged through the drawer until he found another invitation. He then compared the contents of the two letters, the handwriting was identical. The doctor was satisfied.
He changed the meeting time, but he is definitely that person!

Author's Note

Congratulations doctor! You managed to corner the mouse again. But be careful not to get cornered either, it looks like there's a cat after you...😏

Note: Qiang Yong tore this note into pieces later and burned it to ashes. Su Ning left the comb for Black Orchid before the dragon destroyed it as well. 😅