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Such cleanliness didn't just refer to a person's appearance, but also seemed to come from the heart and go from the inside to the outside.

The scholar put away the medicine bowl and was about to leave, but it was still Xie Chang who hoarsely called out to him. "Um, you don't have any questions to ask me?"

The scholar smiled disapprovingly. "At this moment, your body is still weak, so you shouldn't say too much. You should take good care of yourself. There will be a lot of time in the future." The scholar walked out, carefully bringing along the students. Xie Zhangzhen lay back down, recovering from the shock of falling off the cliff. In his mind, he repeated the look A'Lu had given him when she wanted to say something, but she hesitated.

"Thank you, Zhang Shen. Don't be complacent. Your good days are coming to an end."

She had not expected them to be so vicious. She had originally wanted to use the matter of learning too much to leave the Xie Clan, but now she could use the matter of falling off the cliff to escape. However … She couldn't stop worrying about Ling'Er.

Ling'er, the only concern Xie Chang Shen had left in this world, and he had protected her in every way. No matter what, she had to bring Ling'er with her.

The name of the doctor who saved her was Li An.

If someone else had this name, perhaps it would be too ordinary. However, when placed on a gentleman like Li An, who was as gentle as jade, there was not a single part that did not feel comfortable about it.

"I was collecting herbs in the mountains that day, but I got careless and lost my way." Today, Li An diagnosed Xie Chang's pulse. After a few days of hard work, the two of them were already familiar with each other. Occasionally, when Li An wasn't busy, Li An would also chat with her for a bit.

"But luckily, I got lost and coincidentally met with heavy rain. So, I rushed into the cave in a panic."

Zhang Shen couldn't help but sigh. "I almost thought I was dead for sure."

Li An laughed heartily. He put away the medicine box and said, "It seems like the heavens are trying to make a beauty out of you. Your life should not have ended here." Then he paused and finally asked a question that had been bothering him for many days, "I haven't asked …" "My lady's name?"

Xie Zhangzhen pondered for a moment, but he didn't think about it for too long. She looked into Li An's eyes and said, "My name is …" "Zhao He."

Li An nodded and repeated these two words to himself. He sincerely praised, "It's a good name."

At that time, her father was still alive, and the late emperor and his wife had a deep affection for each other. Even though the late empress had a weak body and rarely had a son, the late emperor was still the only one left in the imperial court, and only the late empress was allowed in the imperial harem.

Finally, there was Zhao He.

That day was the day that the clan sacrificed to the land deity for the prosperity of the land. Within the imperial city where the heavens were prayed for, the sound of a baby's cry rang out, signaling the end of the world.

When the late emperor, who had led his ministers and priests outside the imperial city, heard the news, he immediately wanted to return to the city, but he was warned back by his ministers and gave up on the idea.

He could only look on helplessly as he asked, "Empress Wu Yu, no?"

The attendant then replied, "The Empress and the Little Princess are both safe and sound."

After asking about the princess' name, the late emperor hurried back to the palace. He then pointed to the wheat seedlings beside the road that had just grown and said, "The grazer is the root of the nation, my son … "Let's call it Zhao He."

Li An saw that Zhao He was in a trance, but his eyes were gloomy, seemingly hurt, and he couldn't bear to ask, "Zhao He, are you homesick?"

Unconsciously, he said in a coaxing tone, "When your injuries are better, I'll send you home."

It wasn't a child after all. Zhao He looked like a 15 year old child, but he was already over 20 years old this year.

"I have no home."

The way Zhao He spoke these words with a hoarse voice caused Lee Ang's heart to ache. He secretly blamed himself for talking about the little girl's sorrows, and for a moment he didn't know how to comfort her.

"I have an older sister who is a servant of the Xie Estate in Yan City. Doctor Li, can you take me to her …"

Lee Ang let out a sigh of relief. After all, this child wasn't helpless in this world. He was even thinking that if she was really homeless, it wasn't impossible for him to take her in.

Sometimes, people would have an indescribable good impression of each other. This was fate, right?

"Yan City isn't far from here. If I were to take a walk, I would arrive in the afternoon." Li An smiled faintly. "Obediently drink the medicine for the next few days. I promise to let you see elder sister alive and kicking."

Zhao He knew that Li An was truly concerned for his own health. A warm feeling seemed to flash through his heart. "Got it, Doctor Li," he said with a smile.

Li An's original intention was to let Zhao He rest for a few more days, but he couldn't stand the good news from the village.

"Doctor Li, I have a terrible headache today."

Lee Ang said with a good temper, "Auntie Zhao, didn't you say you had a stomachache yesterday?"

"But my stomach is getting better and my head is hurting again." Auntie Zhao repeated the words as she looked through the window at Zhao He, who had obediently stayed in the room. Ye Zichen winked.

"Doctor Li, is that your wife?"

Li An: "…"

Li An was finally unable to bear the disturbance and decided to bring Zhao He to Yan City two days in advance.

Zhao He sat on the oxcart driven by Li An. She was in a good mood. Li An could only brazenly go to Aunty Zhao's house to borrow her clothes. Fortunately, Aunty Zhao had a daughter who was about the same age as Zhao He, and her figure was about the same. Borrowing a piece of clothing wasn't a problem, but some curious gossip was inevitable.

"Doctor Li, your people are really good."

"After I pick up my sister, I'll definitely go back and build a house near your home."

Li An always treated Zhao He like a child and smiled, "Alright, then we'll be neighbors from now on."

"I still need to repay you for saving my life. From now on, you don't need to cook anymore, my sister will take your food."

Zhao He had never gone down to the kitchen to wash someone's hands and make a soup for them, but the food Li An cooked was even worse. Zhao He had never gone down to the kitchen to wash someone's hands and make a soup for anyone, but the food Li An cooked was even worse.

The ox-cart was much steadier than the carriage, and its speed was not much slower than the carriage. It was just as Li An had said, they arrived in Yan City in less than a morning.

Zhao He alighted from the carriage and stood in front of the passersby as if he were in a dream.

A month ago, she had been riding in a carriage on the official road, just like in her previous life.

"Zhao He."

Li An softly called to her, and Zhao He came back to her senses.

"Let's go and sell the medicinal ingredients in the car." Li An smiled. "Then I'll treat you to a good lunch."

Zhao He's eyes lit up. She finally no longer needed to eat the food Li An cooked!

Li An couldn't help but laugh at Zhao He's expression. His large hand grabbed Zhao He's sleeve to prevent her from being swept away by the crowd, pulling her towards the medicine store. "You, you, are just a child."

Zhao He didn't notice that a gaze behind her had been glued to her, carrying a look of disbelief.