Swallow Return

The next morning, Liu Yun left Yokoyama Castle feeling refreshed and returned to Sasaki Village.

Villagers saw it from afar and called out.

Then a bunch of people from the family came out to greet them.

There are two retainers, Eguchi Sukezaemon and Hayami Seibei; two monks, Okikawa and Suifu; and two yokai, Aotabo and Kurotabo, who are hiding their identities.

Of course, the most important thing was Lady Iori, who finally felt at ease.

As she approached, she hurriedly asked, "You and Lord Zhuzhong went out and were gone for a day and two nights. You're finally back! Is Lord Liuyun alright? Is he injured?"

Liu Yun sensed the concern in the words and felt a slight warmth in her heart. She smiled and said, "Of course I'm fine. That demon can't do anything to me. It's Lord Zhu Zhong who was forced to use a powerful spell, which greatly depleted his energy."

Then I briefly explained the whole process.

Iori breathed a sigh of relief: "That's great. I'm so useless, I was worried the whole time..."

Liu Yun looked closely, intending to make a few teasing remarks, but seeing that Yi Zhi looked exhausted, her complexion was gloomy, and her eyes were bloodshot, he immediately asked seriously, "What's wrong with you? Did you do some hard work?"

Iori lowered her head shyly and said, "I didn't know when you would be back, and I was worried that you might encounter danger outside. I haven't been able to sleep well these past two nights."

An old maidservant chimed in, "The night before last, the lady kept the lamp lit and waited for the master to return, barely getting any sleep! She also waited half the night before last."

Liu Yun was surprised to hear this, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Then you should rest well during the day!"

Iori tilted her head slightly to meet Ryuun's gaze and said softly, "The annual tributes from more than a dozen families have not yet been tallied, and the temples being built for the two masters also need to be overseen. Also... I've noticed that the wufu and haori at home don't quite fit your figure; the stitching needs to be altered..."

Her voice grew softer and softer, and then suddenly her legs gave way, and she collapsed.

Liu Yun reacted quickly, immediately extending her right arm to pull him into her embrace.

Then, before he could even savor the warmth and softness of her body, he felt cold sweat beading on Iori's back, while her forehead felt hot.

He caught a cold and developed a fever!

Needless to say, she was waiting at home by lamplight on a cold autumn night, and she didn't get any sleep during the day. How could a frail woman like her endure that?

Liu Yun felt a pang of heartache and deep remorse.

First of all, you should make it clear how long you will be gone when you leave home.

Secondly, having arrived in Hengshan City yesterday, I should send someone home to inform them.

Otherwise, the women in the family would definitely worry!

Previously, I was used to being single and carefree. Although I lived with my uncle and junior brother, my interpersonal relationships were still rather rough around the edges.

There are women waiting at home these days; they should be more careful next time.

The most important thing right now is to get Iori treated as soon as possible.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Incompetent Doctors Cause Trouble

Liu Yun was extremely strong and powerful. He carried Yi Zhi in a princess carry and walked quickly into the bedroom without any effort, gently placing her on the bed.

He remained expressionless throughout, his face ashen.

A group of servants followed cautiously, their faces filled with fear.

But Liu Yun had no intention of scolding them.

Suddenly falling ill with a fever, Iori looked extremely weak, her eyes tightly closed and her body limp, seemingly already in a deep sleep. However, her flushed cheeks, trembling eyebrows, and the rapid heartbeat that could be felt even through the layers of her chest indicated that she was pretending to be asleep to avoid embarrassment.

The atmosphere among the upper class in Japan has always been somewhat extreme. They can do whatever they want at home without anyone interfering, but any slightly outrageous or transgressive behavior in public can be met with a torrent of criticism.

Even legally married couples rarely show affection in public.

In particular, Iori comes from the Kyoto court noble family, the Kakaiin family.

Like today, in full view of everyone, I held her in my arms and carried her in a princess carry all the way from the village entrance to the bedroom; everyone saw it.

This is more than just going too far; it's more than just crossing the line.

It's like traveling a hundred thousand miles, crossing the four seas and eight wastelands.

But she was drowsy and unable to break free, and too embarrassed to make a sound, so she could only pretend to be unconscious.

Liu Yun is a modern person at heart. After transmigrating, he spent several years in a temple and had no knowledge of the rules regarding relationships between men and women.

He assumed that Iori was shy because of the physical intimacy, and wondered why a young woman who knew about human affairs shouldn't have such a strong reaction.

Uncle Xinghe and Junior Brother Suifeng are monks, while Aotabo and Kurotabo are yokai, so naturally they wouldn't understand this. Eguchi Sukezaemon and Hayami Seibei, although they understood, didn't think it was a big deal.

Among the servants beside him were two elderly women whom Iori had brought from Kyoto. They were supposed to be familiar with etiquette and remind their lord of his words and actions.

But Liu Yun's brows were tightly furrowed, her face was ashen, and she exuded a terrifying aura. The servants, feeling that they had failed to take good care of their mistress, all fell silent, trembling with fear, afraid of being scolded. How could they dare to say anything more?

Ordinary people, no matter how angry they are, will only glare and puff out their beards. However, someone like Liu Yun, who has been through many battles, when he gets serious, truly has the air of someone who might draw his sword at any moment.

Some villagers who had gathered in the distance quietly made comments:

"Madam doesn't look well. Could something have happened?"

"Our new master really cares about his wife!"

"The old master wouldn't have acted like this..."

"Definitely not, at most I'll ask one question."

“My father said that samurai lords who care too much about women are all unambitious.”

"Aren't you afraid your mom won't feed you if you say that?"

……

They stood outside the sorcerer's steps, chatting quietly, probably thinking they wouldn't be heard.

But Liu Yun was already very sharp-witted, and after having the red jade in his hand, he became even more sensitive to other people's thoughts.

You can vaguely hear the villagers talking in the distance, and after a little guessing, you can understand pretty much what's going on.

Liu Yun then realized that he might have done something that was not very humane.

I also understand why Iori was so shy that she pretended to be asleep.

But he didn't care about such trivial matters.

Instead of thinking about random things, we should think more about the patient.

Liu Yun first covered Yi Zhi with a thick quilt, and then ordered the servants to bring a wet towel.

Although he possessed superb martial arts skills and had recently acquired the magic weapon, the Jade Hook, he did not have any special abilities to heal or save lives. He could only provide some basic physical fever-reducing services based on his memories from his previous life.

In the end, we'll have to rely on professionals.

Then Liu Yun asked, "Where is the village doctor?"

Upon hearing this question, both Eguchi Sukezaemon and Hayami Seibei looked embarrassed and speechless as they exchanged glances.

Liu Yun frowned, displeased: "Is there anything I can't say?"

So Hayami Seibei replied awkwardly, "There's never been a reliable doctor in the village... In the past, if someone got sick, they would go to Kosho-ji Temple and ask a monk skilled in medicine to come... Those monks... Monks don't charge cheap fees, but they... at least they have some skills..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yun was indeed very embarrassed.

The monks of Guangzheng Temple have now been killed by demons.

Moreover, according to Takenaka Shigeharu's speculation, the abbot risked releasing that monster because he intended to retaliate after being taught a lesson by Ryuun.

It's indirectly related to me!

Thinking about it this way, although the monks of Japan were parasites who devoured a lot of land and commercial profits, it cannot be said that they made no contributions at all.

Look, now that there are no monks, it's hard to even find a reliable doctor.

Liu Yun could only continue asking, "Are there any further away?"

Eguchi Sukezaemon thought for a moment and said, "I heard there's a pretty good doctor in Yonehara-cho. If we ride there on horseback, we can bring him back in half an hour!"

Hayami Seibei suggested, "The one in Yonehara Town might not be reliable. If you're concerned, why not go to Yokoyama Castle and see what Lord Kinoshita has to say?"

Eguchi Sukezaemon objected: "Going all the way to Yokoyama Castle and back will take so much time! Besides, the doctors there might not be willing to come."

Hayami Seibei retorted without hesitation: "It's much better than being delayed by a quack doctor! It's not like the lady has any acute illness."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yun made a decisive decision: "You all go! Jiang Gu to Yonehara Town to fetch a doctor, Hayami to Yokoyama Castle for help. Get on horseback and go as fast as you can."

The two stopped arguing and left in response.

At this moment, Iori said softly from the tatami mat, "I am fine, there is no need to trouble the physician, let alone go to Yokoyama Castle..."

Liu Yun waved his hand to interrupt, saying in an unquestionable tone, "Even if it's a minor illness, it will definitely worsen if not handled carefully. I've made all the arrangements; just lie here and don't move."

Liu Yun was genuinely nervous. Although Iori was said to have demon blood, she looked like a delicate woman. In the 16th century, with its limited medical resources, even a simple fever should not be taken lightly.

If anything goes wrong, the direct cause would be that you were waiting for me to come home with the lights on at night.

How could Liu Yun possibly feel at ease with himself like that!

Upon hearing Liu Yun's instructions, Yi Zhi's face seemed to flush even more. After a moment of silence, she softly said, "Your concubine obeys." Then, she hunched her shoulders and quietly buried her head in the quilt.

She fell asleep very soon, breathing evenly.

His face was noticeably sickly, but there was a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.

Liu Yun sat silently beside him and watched.

At this moment, a maid brought over a warm, damp towel and placed it on Iori's forehead.

However... the effectiveness of this folk remedy seems to be limited.

After a quarter of an hour or two, Iori's body temperature did not decrease; instead, it continued to rise.

This is worrying.

……

Fortunately, Eguchi Sukezaemon rode his horse back from the neighboring town of Yonehara and brought back a doctor.

The doctor looked quite young, but he was calm, confident, and seemed very trustworthy.

As soon as the physician entered, he said, "My lord, there is no need to panic! I heard about the lady's condition from your servants and have already prepared the necessary medicines. I guarantee they will be effective immediately."

That makes him sound very professional, clearly someone who frequently makes house calls.

Liu Yun felt a little relieved and asked the other party to come closer for a closer look.

After a thorough examination, the doctor confidently concluded: "It's caused by external cold invading the body, leading to weakness and fever. You need to take medicine to dispel the cold immediately, and I happen to have brought all of it with me."