Chapter 11: Sui Isn't a Burden
Chapter 11: Sui Isn't a Burden
Feng Xuanrui didn't know that Doctor Liu was silently criticizing him.
Looking at Sui's bald little head, he also felt a chill on his own head, and subconsciously raised his hand to touch it.
What he felt was his own hair, still damp and not fully dried.
With a puzzled expression, he looked at Sui's small head reflecting in the candlelight, and then at Doctor Liu, asking with a heavy heart: "Where is my sister's hair?"
Even if her hair quality was poor, it shouldn't have all been cut off, right?
She's just a little girl!
Did you really shave her bald?
Hearing his question, Doctor Liu replied with a smile: "Her hair quality isn't very good, and there were a lot of tangles. So, I cut it off. From now on, apply some medicinal ointment every morning to nourish it. The hair that grows out will definitely be smooth and silky, better than before."
Doctor Liu's words touched Feng Xuanrui's heart.
Although Feng Xuanrui's hair was of good quality, the idea of having smooth and silky hair was tempting. He couldn't help but touch his own hair, lifted his head, and asked with anticipation: "Then can I do the same?"
To this, Doctor Liu replied with utmost calmness: "Of course, course it's possible. It's up to you, Sixth Young Master. But you should be prepared for the lectures you might receive from the Prince and Princess when you return to the mansion."
Feng Xuanrui was left speechless and sighed softly while lowering his head.
One's hair and skin are gifts from one's parents.
Unless there are special circumstances, who would willingly shave their head bald?
Thinking of this, the look in Doctor Liu's eyes towards Sui became even more loving.
Sui, wrapped tightly in a cloth towel by Doctor Liu, wanted to raise her hand to touch her suddenly cooled head, but she couldn't move as she was confined in the towel.
Seeing Feng Xuanrui lowering his head in silence, Sui felt a bit anxious and asked in a soft voice: "Brother, Sui will grow her hair back. Please don't dislike Sui."
The latter sentence was said with a hint of sob in her voice.
She was truly afraid of being abandoned once again.
Hearing these words, the System in the consciousness space felt like its heart was shattering!
Feng Xuanrui had been initially worried that he couldn't shave his head like his sister and regrow his hair.
But hearing his sister's sobbing voice, he quickly took a step forward and gently touched Sui's little head, saying: "I won't dislike you. Even if Sui is bald, she's still a beautiful little baldie!"
These words were somewhat against his better judgment.
Sui was skinny, and her face lacked flesh. Apart from a pair of bright and shiny eyes, there wasn't anything particularly attractive about her.
But in Feng Xuanrui's eyes, his sister was the most beautiful!
No rebuttals allowed!
Hearing Feng Xuanrui's words, Sui's anxious heart gradually calmed down.
She thought, thankfully, her brother hadn't abandoned her.
She liked this brother.
If possible, she actually wanted to stay with her brother all the time.
However, the System told her that it wasn't possible.
Her current identity was as Chen family's child. Even if her uncle and his wife abandoned her, if these people found out her identity, they would probably send her back.
Send her back?
Then what?
Would she be abandoned in the back mountain to be fed to the wolves again? Sui didn't know, and she felt a bit lost.
But Sui also understood that she and her brother were not related by blood. Why would he want to bring along a burden like her?
【Sui is not a burden!】
The System rebutted loudly.
Sui pursed her lips and remained silent.
The System's heart shattered even more!
The two children had injuries on their bodies, especially the wound on Sui's forehead. If it wasn't properly treated, it might lead to an infection and subsequently a high fever that could take her life!
Therefore, after the bath, Doctor Liu settled the two down and skillfully checked their pulses and applied medicine.
As Doctor Liu examined Sui, he silently chanted the Great Compassion Mantra in his heart.
Only by doing so could he calm the murderous intent rising within him, an anger born from witnessing the extent of Sui's suffering.
Based on her bone age, Sui was only about three years old. However, according to the child herself, she was already five.
How could this be?
Doctor Liu was well aware of the hardships faced by young girls in the civilian world, but this was the first time he had seen such a stark example.
The issue here went beyond mere hardship. The myriad of injuries on her body—it was a miracle that she was still alive!
Suppressing his rage, Doctor Liu applied medicine to Sui and soothed her to sleep before finally stepping out to tend to Feng Xuanrui's injuries.
Feng Xuanrui had sprained his foot, but after applying medication, he would be fine with a few days of rest.
The young boy had exhausted himself throughout the night and had barely slept. By the time the medicine was applied, he had already dozed off.
It was already morning of the next day when the Celebration King returned. The sun had just risen, and the people in the post station were quietly bustling about.
The two children, worn out from the previous day's events, slept through the morning, undisturbed by the sounds of activity around them.
Doctor Liu had specifically instructed that they should not be disturbed unless there was an urgent need.
Upon the Celebration King's return, Doctor Liu paid him a visit. Firstly, he wanted to check if anyone in the king's party required medical attention. Secondly, and more importantly, he wanted to discuss Sui.
That child was too pitiable, and under no circumstances should she be sent back.
Her own family did not cherish her, so what was the point of returning her to them? Would it not be a sin to do so?
Celebration King watched as the elderly man before him blew his beard and glared, unleashing a verbal tirade. He couldn't help but tactically take two steps back.
Recalling what Zhan Yuan had told him about Doctor Liu practicing his sword skills for a full incense stick's worth of time in the middle of the night before retiring to his room, the Celebration King felt a mix of emotions.
With the haste of their meeting the previous night and the pressing matters at hand, the Celebration King had not had a chance to properly examine Sui.
Now, hearing Doctor Liu's words, he decided to send someone to investigate the matter further while also taking a look at the child himself.
More importantly...
It seemed that Little Six truly cared for her.
He was aware that his brother, the Qi King, and his family had been longing for a daughter to the point of near madness.
As a result, their nephews also yearned for a little sister.
However, he couldn't just take in this child of unknown origins without careful consideration.
Moreover, she was a person, and taking her in would entail responsibility. He couldn't afford to make hasty decisions.
Seeing Doctor Liu's stance, as if he would not take no for an answer, the Celebration King reluctantly indicated his willingness to reconsider by gesturing towards the backyard and saying, "Take me to see the child first."
Did this signify that the Celebration King was softening his stance?
Doctor Liu wasn't sure, but he eagerly led the way nonetheless.
That child looked so pitiful; even if the Celebration King had a heart of stone, it would surely be softened!
Doctor Liu guided the Celebration King to the room and gently opened the door.
As they approached the bedside, Sui woke up.
Even before opening her eyes, she began to feel her way out of bed, murmuring, "Auntie, please don't hit me. I'm awake, I'm really awake. I'll go draw water now."
Wrapped only in a cloth towel by Doctor Liu the night before due to the lack of suitable clothing, Sui tried to get out of bed. However, her weakened state made it difficult for her to coordinate her movements, and she ended up tumbling out of bed.
Thud!
The soft sound struck the hearts of the two visitors.
(End of Chapter)
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