“I wanted to tell you that I won’t see patients for the next two days due to family matters,” Wei Linxia replied.
After they left, Wei Linxia collapsed into a chair, her forehead covered in cold sweat. She wondered if Xi Zhaoting would expose her and what he would do to scare her during their two days at the villa.
To avoid going, she feigned illness when visiting Xi Linxuan after paying respects to her mother. Seeing the palace maid packing items for tomorrow, Wei Linxia tried to speak but swallowed her words.
“Wei Linxia, are you feeling unwell?” the person practicing acupuncture behind her suddenly asked.
“Ah?” The question caught her off guard; she hadn’t yet thought of an answer.
Xi Linxuan turned his back to her, slightly tilting his head to reveal a sharp side profile. He gazed outside, where the afternoon sunlight illuminated the courtyard but did not touch his face, which appeared somewhat lonely.
“If you’re not feeling well, don’t go. This birthday banquet will surely be boring. I don’t want to go either,” he said faintly, seemingly indifferent.
“It’s not that I’m unwell, just that I slept late yesterday and have a bit of a headache. I’ll be fine if I sleep early today. I can still attend tomorrow’s banquet. Your Highness, the Princess went to great lengths, pleading with the empress and the king. If you don’t go, it would hurt her feelings,” Wei Lindong said hurriedly.
Xi Linxuan remained silent and turned back. Unable to see his expression, Wei Lindong stared at his back. “Yesterday? Why couldn’t you sleep?” he asked, his voice sounding somewhat ethereal.
At this question, Wei Lindong’s face turned red, recalling the images from lying on the embroidered couch, especially with Xi Linxuan so close. Wei Lindong felt his heart race.
“Nothing,” he evaded, gently biting his lips.
Xi Linxuan faced the white wax figure and smiled softly, as if reminiscing about a happy memory.
The Villa mentioned by Yan Junzhu was located at the foot of Huo Mountain outside the royal city, known for its beautiful scenery and excellent feng shui. The area was home to many court officials. The owner of Willow Garden had lost it due to a crime, and despite interest from many, Prince Huo had not yet granted it to anyone.
