"You’re a doctor, so how could you have slept for a month? Go to the hospital for a full-body checkup, then we can be at ease," Shangguan Qing insisted as he stroked Shangguan You’s hair.
Everything could be discussed, but her health was not negotiable. That was the attitude of everyone in the Shangguan Family.
"Big Brother Qing, you have dark circles under your eyes. You’re not as handsome as before. Go get some rest quickly," Shangguan You said softly, touching Shangguan Qing’s face with her small hand, a look of distress on her face.
"Silly girl, can handsomeness be eaten as food? As long as you don’t mind, that’s good enough for me," Shangguan Qing playfully scolded with a smile. In the end, it was Shangguan You who sent Shangguan Qing back to his room to rest.
After sleeping for an entire month, Shangguan You didn’t feel like sleeping anymore. During this month of unconsciousness, many things must have happened. I also have many matters to deal with.
In her room, Shangguan You picked up the phone and dialed the Lin Family, Zhuge Feng, and then Zhong Mingyang’s numbers, informing them one by one that she had woken up and not to worry about her.
After she had handled these matters, Shangguan You flashed into the mystical space once again. She watched as the Medicine King Cauldron resignedly surveyed the space, and she nodded. In the space, she found some ginseng roots to replenish her body. She originally wanted to pick some Spirit Fruit, but looking at the immature fruits, she shook her head and dismissed the idea.
"Master, you have the ability to enter level 6," the Medicine King Cauldron said.
"I know," Shangguan You replied, nodding as she cleaned the ginseng and glanced at the Crystal Coffin on the Purple Lotus.
"Master, don’t you plan to go in?" the Medicine King Cauldron asked eagerly.
"I don’t have time for now. We’ll talk about it when I have some," Shangguan You said nonchalantly. I really don’t have time to cultivate now; there are too many things for me to do—the Luo Family, Ye Sanshao... she murmured to herself.
"But Master, in level 6, there’s something you need..." Before the Medicine King Cauldron could finish speaking, Shangguan You had vanished.
The Medicine King Cauldron sighed resignedly. Looking at the disarray all over the garden, it felt a pang of regret deep inside. Although it had refined medicine to save its master, it had also truly ruined this garden. Glancing at the two people sleeping, it sighed again. It knew that in level 6, there was a way to revive these two people. Why wouldn’t Master go there? the Medicine King Cauldron mumbled discontentedly, yet its heart was secretly delighted. It’s wonderful that Master isn’t going to level 6! If Master went to level 6 and revived those two women, she’d spend even less time in the space. So, Master is the cleverest of all!
Humming a little tune, the Medicine King Cauldron directed the things in the space. Why can’t I be like Master and make them listen obediently?
At dawn, as the first ray of sunlight entered the room, the members of the Shangguan Family gradually woke up, a few hours later than usual. With their girl awake, a weight had lifted from everyone’s hearts, so they all naturally slept in.
Coming downstairs, Shangguan Qing was greeted by a strong, delicious aroma of food. He sniffed appreciatively and headed towards the kitchen.
From afar, he saw that busy figure, her hair tied up behind her head, dressed in simple home clothes, with an apron tied around her waist, holding a spatula and gently stirring something.
The soft sunlight shone on Shangguan You, coating her figure in a delicate golden light. In the light, her skin shimmered with a faint, translucent glow.
Leaning lazily against the wall, Shangguan Qing’s lips curled into a slight smile as he quietly watched Shangguan You’s busy figure in the kitchen.
"Big Brother Qing, no slacking, come and help."
Shangguan You turned her head and smiled gently at him, her delicate face blooming like a hundred flowers in an instant. Her clear eyes sparkled with a kaleidoscope of colors. Her presence was compelling, making it hard to look away, and even the golden sunlight that fell on her seemed to fade in comparison.
Shangguan Qing was momentarily dazzled, his heart unexpectedly starting to race. That image seemed to take root, deeply etching itself into his mind.
"Big Brother Qing, come quickly and help," Shangguan You called out gently again, her clear eyes twinkling.
"Okay," Shangguan Qing came back to his senses, a faint smile playing on his lips as he walked over to help her.
"Big Brother Qing, this is ginseng. You should all have an extra two bowls later; I made this especially for you early this morning."
"Big Brother Qing, this is Lingzhi."
"Big Brother Qing, this is..." Shangguan You went on, detailing each item’s effects. She wished she could use all the good things on her family, but she also knew not to overdo it. Shangguan Qing listened with a smile, occasionally glancing at Shangguan You’s bright, smiling face. Warmth and tenderness filled his heart as he watched the scene unfold. His sister’s innocent laughter and her caring words enveloped him in an extraordinary warmth.
It was the first time Shangguan You had personally cooked for her family since waking up, preparing a nutritious breakfast.
Using countless medicinal herbs from the space, Shangguan You prepared a delicious breakfast for her family. Seeing their haggard faces and dark circles under their eyes filled her with a deep mix of tenderness and guilt.
Her heart ached to see that her grandfather’s hair, which had turned black with such difficulty, had whitened once more. Observing her father, her uncle, and her aunt—how they had juggled their work with caring for her at the hospital, their evident lack of sleep—stirred a profound sense of apology within her.
Looking at Shangguan Qing, who hadn’t attended school for an entire month because of her, and noticing his visibly thinner frame, her heart ached again. And seeing Aunt Zhang’s gray hair, tears welled up in Shangguan You’s eyes.
Despite the pain of these observations, a warmth simultaneously grew stronger and deeper within her.
A little over a month had revealed many things and made her realize much. Her family’s kindness and love for her were well-known to her, but they had never been felt as strongly as now. She powerfully sensed the profound familial bonds she shared with them.