The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1185 - 1185 575 Protecting the Cubs (First Update)

Chapter 1185: 575 Protecting the Cubs (First Update) Chapter 1185: 575 Protecting the Cubs (First Update) Huangfu Xian awoke to the sound of slurping.

As he opened his eyes, he realized he was lying in an unfamiliar room with crude beams above him. The walls didn’t resemble those of the Imperial Palace nor a farmhouse; a large wardrobe sat at the end of the room beside a desk.

Opposite the bed was a window letting in bright daylight.

Perhaps it is instinctual for all beings to be drawn to light, Huangfu Xian subconsciously glanced toward the direction of the incoming light. It was too bright, forcing him to squint.

Slurp, slurp.

The sound of saliva came again.

After taking a moment to adjust to the light, Huangfu Xian opened his eyes once more and saw a cradle near the window.

The cradle was originally higher than the bed, but its railings were openwork, and Huangfu Xian could clearly see the little baby inside.

The baby was sucking on his fingers, and that was the source of the slurping sounds.

In this strange environment, the silent room took on a different kind of warmth and vitality because of this small, quiet life.

Suddenly, a young figure stepped in. He glanced at Huangfu Xian, who was twisting his head to look at the cradle, then followed Huangfu Xian’s gaze to Gu Xiaobao in the cradle and smiled, walking over to pinch Gu Xiaobao’s face, “Xiaobao, are you awake?”

Gu Xiaobao gave him a look and continued to suck his fingers.

“How can you be so good? Wake up with nobody around and not even cry,” he said with a chuckle before turning his head toward Huangfu Xian, his expression slightly more formal, “You’re awake too?”

Huangfu Xian’s gaze fell on the man’s face, “Doctor Song.”

Doctor Song was surprised, “You know me?”

Huangfu Xian was still quite weak. He nodded slightly and said, “We returned together from the border. On the road, I heard someone calling you by that name.”

Doctor Song realized and smiled, “Ah, I see. You have a good memory. I didn’t even remember being called that for you to hear.”

“I was in the carriage,” Huangfu Xian said.

Even in the carriage, given a medical team of over a hundred people, remembering a name just from hearing it called out once shows that Huangfu Xian’s memory was exceptionally strong.

Could it be because I’m more handsome?

Huangfu Xian, “Your square face, it’s easy to recognize.”

Doctor Song, “…”

Clearing his throat, Doctor Song asked, “How are you feeling? Is there any discomfort?”

Huangfu Xian shook his head slightly, only then realizing he indeed didn’t feel too uncomfortable.

The wound still ached slightly, but it was much more bearable than before.

Seeming to notice his puzzled look, Doctor Song pointed to the area around his leg and explained, “Our employer has performed surgery on you. Your bone was scraped, and your wound has been stitched up.”

“How come I didn’t feel it?”

From childhood to adulthood, Huangfu Xian had undergone bone scraping several times, each experience was so painful it was unbearable, not only a physical torture but also a mental humiliation.

So this time, he would rather die than suffer that pain again.

Doctor Song chuckled, “We administered anesthesia, so of course you didn’t feel anything. Does the wound still hurt?”

“Not much,” Huangfu Xian shook his head slightly again.

So shocked by the revelation, he forgot to protest, Who allowed you to treat my injuries? I didn’t want the treatment.

“That’s good. The employer said that if you woke up, you should take your medicine.” Doctor Song poured a cup of water and handed him a few anti-inflammatory and hemostatic medicines.

Huangfu Xian took them in confusion.

It was only after he had swallowed the medicines that he thought to ask, “Where are we?”

Doctor Song replied, “Bishui Alley, our employer’s home. You know our employer, Doctor Gu.”

Suddenly, Huangfu Xian remembered. Lianlian had fallen; it seemed he fell from a bridge. He thought he was surely dead, but in his dazed and hazy state, he vaguely saw a slender figure leap down toward him.

With a splash, they fell into the water together.

What happened after that, he couldn’t remember; he had passed out.

Huangfu Xian asked, “Was it Doctor Gu…who brought me back here?”

Doctor Song replied, “Yes! You really had a stroke of luck. I heard that the river was very turbulent that night, and anyone who fell in would be swept away by the currents. Fortunately, our employer is a good swimmer.”

Huangfu Xian lowered his eyes, “Where is she now?”

Doctor Song sighed, “After she saved you…”

Huangfu Xian’s eyelashes fluttered as he looked at him.

Continuing, Doctor Song said, “She went to the Medical Hall. There was a brawl in Capital City, injuring seven or eight people. She’s been so busy she hasn’t had a moment to spare, so she sent me to take care of you.”