Chapter 353 - Drunken Consequences (1/2)
Lei Xing, whom the Empress dowager was gunning for, was not in a good mood and most especially not in the mood for people or their problems. The Empress dowager was also the farthest thing from her mind. She was tired, irritated, and in pain which was making her more tired and irritated.
The Imperial physician knit his brows and swayed his head side to side in thought, further irritating Lei Xing and so she took a deep breath, ”Tell me... If my foot hurts, would you be able to tell that from my pulse?”
”That...” The Imperial physician awkwardly said, not sure how to respond but he got her message and immediately removed his hand from her wrist and bowed, ”If Your majesty's foot is the source of the pain perha-”
”It's not.” Lei Xing flatly interjected.
The Imperial physician lightly cleared his throat and then said, ”Y-your majesty, if you would tell me where the pain is, I will be able to administer treatment.”
Lei Xing let out an irritated breath and glared at Xiao Ruo who awkwardly smiled and guiltily said, ”... Your majesty, it's better for you to get checked by a physician... you can't just take random medication...” She mumbled that last bit, lowering her head.
Lei Xing had seemed unwell all day and seemed to be having difficulty. After Xiao Ruo had asked for the nth time if she was alright, Lei Xing finally asked her to get her pain medication. But, well, Xiao Ruo thought it would be best to bring a physician instead and so, she brought one to Lei Xing's current annoyance.
Lei Xing turned her irritated eyes on the Imperial physician and let out a breath and responded, ”My body is hurting, below the neck to above the knees. Everything in-between hurts...” She coyly said, narrowing her eyes at him in annoyance. She did not want to be explaining this right now.
”Your majesty -!” Xiao Ruo exclaimed.
”What? I'm answering seriously.” Lei Xing indignantly said with raised eyebrows. Xiao Ruo looked at her with an aggrieved expression and Lei Xing glared at her.
The Imperial physician lightly cleared his throat again and shifted, trying not to seem affected. Despite his face turning red, he tried to seriously continue, ”Ahh...ahh... where exactly - um... how did this pain, um... how long - when did it - how -”
”That's enough. Can't you just get me painkillers and leave me alone?” Lei Xing finally went, out of patience.
{... And what the hell are you blushing for? Be professional! -_-)'...}
The Imperial physician bowed again and seemed to be fidgeting thinking of how best to answer her question. Lei Xing glanced at the ceiling with exasperation and then massaged her aching head as she said, ”That was an order, not a question. Go. Just get me pain medication, a strong one, please.”
”I will get it done immediately...” The Imperial physician quickly responded, then he scrambled to his feet and rushed out of the room. As the doors closed behind him, Lei Xing turned to Xiao Ruo and scolded, ”And you, next time I tell you to get me something, just do it. I know exactly what's wrong with me which is why I asked for painkillers. If I needed a doctor, I would have said so.”
”I was just worried...” Xiao Ruo mumbled, lowering her head apologetically. She then looked up at Lei Xing with teary eyes, ”I'm sorry. It's just that if something were to happen to you -”
”... And I understand that, but please don't add to my stress. Get up.” Lei Xing said, leaning back in her lounge chair with a weary sigh.
Xiao Ruo bit her lip and scurried over to Lei Xing, silently refilling her teacup and holding it out to her, Lei Xing silently took the cup and sipped a bit, then she paused and asked, ”By the way, where is Ah Jin? I haven't seen her all day...”
”Ah, I'm not sure... I checked her room earlier but she's not there. I can have someone go look for her -”
”No, it's alright...” Lei Xing said, handing the cup back to Xiao Ruo, and then she proceeded to lightly massage her aching left shoulder with a frown. Xiao Ruo quickly dropped the cup and took over that task from Lei Xing, shortly after Lei Xing flinched and scolded, ”Gently, gently.” Xiao Ruo quickly adjusted the intensity and Lei Xing closed her eyes and seemed to relax a bit.
After a short while, Xiao Rio could not help her curiosity and tentatively asked, ”Your majesty... What happened? Did you fall?”
”How does one fall in their sleep?” Lei Xing offhandedly responded.