Arranged Marriage - WangXian 1

Chapt 46 - Medicine

After placing Lan Zhan on the bed, Wei Ying told him that he will be finding a doctor and instructed Lan Zhan to stay on the bed.

Lan Zhan didn't want to see Wei Ying running about but before he could do or say anything, Wei Ying had already dashed out. Lan Zhan's legs didn't allow him to chase after Wei Ying either.

Wei Ying ran about for an hour. All the shops were already closed. He shouted for doctors but didn't receive any reply. The sweat produced from running about seeped into his wounds, making it more painful.

As he grabbed his chest, he felt the scented medicinal pouch. He gasped and scolded himself for forgetting and immediately ran back to the inn.

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While waiting for Wei Ying to come back, Lan Zhan felt sleepy. His legs still felt numb. It was also way over 9pm. Unknowingly, Lan Zhan fell asleep.

When Wei Ying came back, he saw Lan Zhan sleeping. He decided not to wake Lan Zhan up and slowly, carefully rolled up his pants.

Wei Ying felt even more guilt after seeing the wounds. He cleaned the wound with a wet towel and with slightly trembling hands, he took part of the medicinal herbs and rubbed it on Lan Zhan's right leg.

Lan Zhan's leg flinched a little but he didn't wake up. Wei Ying then continued, using a handful of medicinal herbs and rubbed it on Lan Zhan's left leg.

Lan Zhan groaned and woke up. The numbness didn't allow him to feel pain but as the medicine was highly effective, he started feeling stinging pains.

Lan Zhan saw Wei Ying rubbing his legs and tried sitting up. "What are you doing?"

Wei Ying explained while carefully rubbing the herbs on every corner of the wound. "It's like this. I couldn't find a doctor then I remembered this medicinal pouch. Take these. These can help your blood to circulate better!"

Wei Ying got up to take some water for Lan Zhan but stumbled a little. Lan Zhan got worried "What about you?"

Wei Ying replied "I'm fine" while bringing the water over.

After eating the medicine, Lan Zhan saw Wei Ying touching his chest. He then reached over and touched Wei Ying's chest.

"Ow! Lan Zhan!" Wei Ying shouted in pain.

Lan Zhan frowned. "Put the medicine now."

"Err... I'll do it in a while! You rest first." Wei Ying said, trying to escape.

Lan Zhan reached for the medicinal pouch and grabbed it before Wei Ying did. There were no more external medicine herbs. Which could only mean...

"Wei Ying! Why did you use all the herbs on me?" Lan Zhan said. His emotions was a mix of disbelief, guilt, worry and anger.

"It's fine, there wasn't much left anyways. Yours are more serious. Especially your legs..." Wei Ying said, his words containing a hint of guilt.

"Wei Ying! Yours are more serious!" Lan Zhan exclaimed.

"... Don't worry. When I was young I often got injured. This isn't too bad. I'll get medicine tomorrow!" Wei Ying said smiling, while climbing under the covers, beside Lan Zhan.

"You..." Before Lan Zhan could say anything else, Wei Ying kissed him.

Wei Ying held Lan Zhan's hand and looked into his eyes, tears welling in his own. "Sorry, Lan Zhan, sorry for dragging you into this... I'm sorry..."

Lan Zhan pulled Wei Ying into a hug. "If something like that happens again, I would have done the same. But I would prefer if you left some medicine for yourself."

Wei Ying's tears flowed down as he buried his face in Lan Zhan's chest. He was so grateful to have Lan Zhan. It was the best thing that ever happened to him.

"I love you, Lan Zhan." Wei Ying whispered after his sobs died down.

"I love you too, Wei Ying." Lan Zhan replied, stroking Wei Ying's back.

Lan Zhan then took Wei Ying's robes off. Wei Ying blushed at this sudden motion and said "Not today, you're injured"

Lan Zhan didn't have that intention. He was just checking on Wei Ying's wounds. He took the wet cloth and rinsed it in the basin Wei Ying used for him by the bedside, then cleaned Wei Ying's body.

Wei Ying felt a little embarrassed that he misunderstood Lan Zhan. "Tss" Wei Ying hissed as Lan Zhan rubbed the cloth over his wounds.