Ye Lan was very obedient and quiet as he sat at the table eating, not making a sound. Although he ate slowly, he ate delicately, starting with the noodles before drinking the soup.

Xu Qi knew he had a small appetite, so she didn’t serve him much. After he finished eating, he would feel a little full, but at least it would help expand his stomach a bit. After all, with just a few mouthfuls like this, how could he have the energy like a bird’s stomach?

“After you’re done, lie down on the bed, and I’ll apply some medicine for you.”

Ye Lan originally intended to sit aside and wait for his mistress to finish eating, but he didn’t expect to hear these words.

Thinking of the injuries all over his body…

His fingertips couldn’t help but tremble, and he lifted his head with a hint of watery eyes.

However, Xu Qi, not understanding the situation, finished her meal, put the bowl into the pot, washed her hands, and called Ye Lan to come in.

“Mistress…”

Ye Lan was dressed in coarse clothes, dark in color, typical of what people in the countryside liked to wear. He stood in front of the bed, pulling the gray cloth belt around his waist.

As soon as Xu Qi turned around, she saw Ye Lan dressed neatly.

Originally, someone who didn’t feel anything suddenly became shy. His face quietly turned red, “You, you, take it off. How can I apply medicine with you dressed like this?”

“Yes, I understands.”

Xu Qi lowered her head, but she could still notice his delicate, fair fingers gently untying the knot on the belt, and the clothes fell apart like cloth, uncontrollably spread out by Ye Lan, who folded them neatly and placed them on the bed.

At that moment, she couldn’t help but think that he should wear better clothes instead of these coarse ones here, with her.

“Mistress.”

The person over there called her, the tail of his voice trembling slightly, which was cute.

Xu Qi came to her senses, shook the bottle of ointment in her hand, “Well, lie down quickly, I’ll apply the medicine for you.”

“Okay.”

He responded, then lay straight on the bed.

Xu Qi walked over, gently supporting his head on both sides, placing it on her lap.

In response to his slightly puzzled gaze, she just explained that it was more convenient this way.

Xu Qi gradually started applying the ointment. The feminine scent lingering around her made Ye Lan’s nose tingle. He felt a little nervous, keeping his eyes open, looking like a mistress, but he simply closed his eyes, his eyelashes trembling.

“Alright, turn over.”

It was time to apply the wounds on his back.

Ye Lan opened his eyes at this point. Unintentionally, sweat had already formed on his nose, as if he had been enduring something just now.

He used his hand to wipe his nose, lightly bit his lips, and his ears turned even redder, almost completely flushed.

But he still kept them hidden in his hair, making it hard to see clearly.

The wounds on his back were slowly scabbing over, but there was still a bit of red flesh visible, still quite painful.

“Today, when I’m not around, are you feeling unwell?”

The atmosphere between the two was too quiet, so Xu Qi had to say something to ease it.

Ye Lan, with his back to Xu Qi, answered her, “I’m fine, but if mistress is tired, you should rest for a while.”

“I’m not tired. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, you should speak up rather than endure it yourself.”

“Yes, I understands.”

Ye Lan was even more moved. Deep in his heart, there was a cold place that moved slightly, removing a piece of broken ice.

In order to reduce his pain, Xu Qi applied the ointment swiftly, and then, afraid he might feel embarrassed, she hurriedly left.

The pig she had slaughtered earlier had also been sold out, so she had to slaughter another one today to sell tomorrow.

Ye Lan sat on the bed, the ointment melting quickly and gradually penetrating his skin, solidifying.

He wanted to sit at the door and wait for his mistress.

He was unfamiliar with this place and had nothing to do here. Today, he felt that his injuries were not bad, so he wanted to do more for his mistress.

But he had only waited for a short while when he heard miserable howls from outside.

It didn’t sound human, more like some animal.

Ye Lan had grown up in a high-profile mansion and had never heard such sounds before, so he was a little curious. He cautiously walked to the door, wanting to peek outside. However, just one glance almost made him want to puke.

“Ah!”

After all, he was a man (Don’t forget this is female dominated society. Act as if it’s normal). He was scared by the foul smell of blood and fell to the ground.

Xu Qi heard the sound and turned back, seeing Ye Lan sitting on the ground, his hair disheveled, looking up at her anxiously.

“What’s wrong?”

Xu Qi quickly stepped forward to help him up. Seeing his pale face, she was prepared to scold him, but she couldn’t say anything.

“Why did you come out?”

Ye Lan was still in shock, panting lightly, “I just wanted to see what mistress was doing.”

Xu Qi’s first thought was that he was a bit clingy, but that wasn’t a bad thing.

She carefully supported Ye Lan and helped him to the bench inside.

“What’s so interesting outside? Maybe I forgot to tell you, but I’m just slaughtering a pig here. Don’t look at these things to avoid being scared.”

But he was already scared.

Ye Lan blinked his long eyelashes, breathing lightly, “Mistress’s… slaughters pigs?”

He seemed somewhat incredulous.

Xu Qi put on a stern face, “What? Are you disgusted?”

How could Ye Lan dare to dislike her? He hurriedly explained, “Mistress, this one is just a little surprised. Mistress, please don’t be angry.”

He looked very frightened, trembling slightly. Xu Qi relaxed, gently stroking his back to comfort him, “No matter what my status is, I will always treat you well. Besides, what’s wrong with slaughtering pigs? You have pork to eat every day.”

This statement was reasonable and somewhat amusing. Ye Lan smiled lightly, a slight upward curve at the corner of his mouth, which Xu Qi observed carefully before noticing it.

“Alright, sit here for a while, don’t move around randomly. There are still wounds behind you. Seeing how bad your complexion is, I’ll go and finish slaughtering the pig first.”

“Okay.”

Ye Lan obediently nodded to Xu Qi, but after she left, he touched his face and thought to himself, Is my complexion really that bad?

He took a few steps, went to the water jar to wash off the blood smell, then came back. He saw the young master still sitting in his original position, waiting for her, without moving. As soon as he saw her figure, he straightened up a bit, looking slightly happy.

Xu Qi hurried over and stopped him, suggesting, “How about stewing pork ribs soup for you tonight?”

Ye Lan would agree to anything, as long as it was what his mistress said.