Chapter 16 The illness examination

　　The ancient life was spent relatively leisurely. Shu Huan had paid her respect in the morning and wasn’t sure whether she should also go in the afternoon. But Gu Xiran and the maid didn't mention anything, so Shu Huan wouldn't go over there just to be scolded again. She picked a lounge chair and sat in the ventilated shaded area of the hall. While dangling, she began to feel sleepy.

　　While she was dozing off, Gu Xihe came again to wreck a bit of havoc. She didn't know which one of the cages was knocked over. She only heard a few maids and concubine Yun screaming in the yard. She originally intended to go take a look, but she felt that her whole body didn't have any strength and she couldn't submit any strength. Later, she fell asleep.

　　When she woke up, concubine Yun brought iced sour plum soup over. It was just that her slightly lowered eyes looked a bit swollen; it looked like she had cried.

　　Shu Huan took over the bowl and looked curiously at her, "What is it? Did you get bullied by that little brat?"

　　Concubine Yun lowered her head to conceal her reddened eyes. "Nothing. I was just scared by a snake."

　　Snake!

　　Shu Huan shrunk deeper in the chair. She looked outside and asked, "Where is he?"

　　Concubine Yun said gloomily, "He already left. He said that he will come again tomorrow…"

　　While they were talking here, Xiangqian came in to report, "Doctor Ji came. He is waiting outside. Do I have to invite him in?"

　　Concubine Yun said, "This is the doctor who used to treat second young master's illness. Every few days, he will come to check second young master’s pulse. Does second young mistress want to avoid him?"

• In ancient times, women aren't allowed to see male outsiders alone and without permission.

　　Shu Huan just woke up. She was too lazy to move. She said, "When the doctor comes, did you avoid him?"

　　It was just a simple question, but concubine Yun showed a cautious expression. She lowered her head and said, "No."

　　"Yan's status is low and doesn't need to avoid people. Besides, it's necessary to remember doctor Ji's words to arrange the maids to make the medicine properly and to avoid certain food. So, I had always not avoided him."

　　Shu Huan drank the sour plum soup slowly and smiled slightly. "Then, I also won't avoid him. Invite him in."

　　Xiangqian went out and invited the doctor in. He was unexpectedly young. He looked in his early twenties and had a wooden hairpin in his hair, which bound his hair together. He looked quite gentle and was dressed in a sky-blue robe. He held a medicine chest by his side. His pace was not slow as he crossed the threshold with a fixed gaze.

　　When he saw Shu Huan, he was stunned for a moment. He couldn't guess her ident.i.ty, but she didn't seem like a maid. He bowed slightly and paid his respect. Then, concubine Yun went to greet him. She familiarly began to talk with him about Gu Xiran's diet and physical condition. With a concerned look, she invited him to the inner room. Xiangqian also followed them.

　　After being pointed out by Gu Xiran, Shu Huan could see that concubine Yun was intentionally taking over things she (SH) should do and made her stand at a side without anything to do. This act of pus.h.i.+ng her aside without using a word or movement made her feel that she was a dispensable excess. But then again, she was originally not someone from here, so she had nothing to worry about. Moreover, she didn't have a sense of belonging here and only wanted to muddle along with the days.