Chapter 37 – Ancient Era: A Dance to Enchant the City—The Emperor’s Celestial Fairy (07)
The head eunuch, Eunuch Li, tactfully went to summon the imperial physician.
Bai Shang clenched her handkerchief in resentment. This was a rare chance to get close to the emperor, yet Bai Tang had snatched it away. She recalled how, during a game, Bai Tang had hesitated to pass the flower ball to her. Could it be that Bai Tang also had an eye on the emperor?
Watching as Jiang Liangwu carried Bai Tang away, Bai Shang quickly adjusted her expression to one of concern. Lifting her skirt slightly, she jogged after them.
She was Bai Tang’s older sister. If her younger brother was injured, it was only natural for her to be worried.
The crowd watched them leave with resentment. So scheming—those Bai siblings were truly cunning.
Eunuch Li did not stop Bai Shang. He, too, believed that His Majesty cared for Bai Tang because he favored Bai Shang—love me, love my dog.
But soon, he realized he had guessed wrong.
The little one in Jiang Liangwu’s arms was as light as a squirrel. Bai Tang’s eyes were brimming with tears, and Jiang Liangwu held him carefully, his movements uncharacteristically gentle.
Upon entering Tiancheng Palace, he placed the little one on the bed and looked at Bai Tang, who had cried himself into a tear-streaked mess. Rolling up his sleeves, Jiang Liangwu personally wrung out a cloth from the warm water just brought in by the palace attendants and gently wiped Bai Tang’s face.
“Hold on a little longer. The imperial physician will be here soon.”
Once upon a time, Hudson had comforted him in the same way. But now…
Bai Tang’s heart ached, and his overactive tear glands began producing fresh tears.
“You’re mean…” The boy’s tearful, childish voice struck Jiang Liangwu’s heart.
Jiang Liangwu caught Bai Tang’s foot, which had been flailing in distress. “It’s all my fault. After the imperial physician checks on you, you can punish me however you want, alright?”
Eunuch Li and the imperial physician, who had finally arrived at Tiancheng Palace, were utterly stunned. Just two years ago, Jiang Liangwu had quelled a rebellion with ruthless iron-fisted tactics—a memory still fresh in their minds. And yet, here he was, showing such tender affection.
Bai Shang, on the other hand, was filled with deep jealousy. That kind of care should have been mine.
The imperial physician bowed in greeting before stepping forward to examine Bai Tang.
Under Jiang Liangwu’s cold, piercing gaze, the physician felt immense pressure. With trembling hands, he reached out.
Bai Tang removed his shoes and socks, rolling up his pant legs to reveal a small section of fair, tender skin. Suddenly exposed to the cool air, his round toes curled instinctively.
Jiang Liangwu’s heart trembled, and an indescribable emotion surfaced in his dark eyes.
So cute… just like this little one himself…
Suddenly, an out-of-place hand appeared in his line of sight, pressing down on the swollen redness of Bai Tang’s ankle.
Without warning, Jiang Liangwu sat down beside Bai Tang. Stretching out his long arms, he pulled the boy into his embrace. Then, he tore off a piece of his own clothing and carefully wrapped it around Bai Tang’s exposed calf and restless little feet, covering everything except the injured ankle.
Imperial Physician: “…” Your Majesty, how am I supposed to examine the injury like this?!
Eunuch Li & the System: “…” We’re completely stunned by His Majesty’s actions!
“The young master’s injury isn’t serious. The bone is unharmed—just apply medicinal oil for a few days, and he’ll be fine,” Imperial Physician Chen said nervously as he turned to retrieve his medicine box.
The system was seething in frustration.
If the male lead hadn’t discovered Bai Tang’s injury first, the system would have already healed him by now.
Look at that swelling—Tang Tang must be in so much pain!
“Tang Tang, just bear with it a little longer. Once we return to the Prime Minister’s manor, I’ll heal you,” the system said with concern.
“Okay~” Bai Tang obediently replied, looking as delicate and adorable as a porcelain doll. He greedily inhaled the scent of Jiang Liangwu’s embrace—it smelled just like Hudson.
Unable to resist, he quietly reached out and wrapped his arms around Jiang Liangwu’s lean waist.
Jiang Liangwu stiffened for a moment, then felt a surge of overwhelming joy. He looked down at the little one in his arms, only to see Bai Tang burrowing into his chest like a timid little squirrel hiding from strangers.