Time Travel: The Noble Family
Chapter 380 - 134: Heavy Snow_2

Chapter 380: Chapter 134: Heavy Snow_2

Hua Lei struggled to her feet, rubbing her sore bottom pitifully as she looked at Yueyao, "Miss." Why does the miss remain unfazed, she thought herself quite the failure!

Yueyao chuckled and said, "Quickly pat off the snow on you, and be careful when you walk later." Actually, the light snow did not really affect walking.

Snow is not cold but melting snow is, combined with the lower temperatures on the mountain compared to below, Yuehuan could not sleep that night from the cold, having increased the coal from two pots to three. Although Yuehuan knew that inhaling too much carbon dioxide was harmful to the human body, it was just too cold to bear!

Hong Mei saw Yuehuan curled up in a ball and suggested, "Miss, why don’t you ask the Third Young Lady? If you stay with the Third Young Lady, it won’t be so cold." The main house had underfloor heating, and even sleeping on the floor would be warmer than here.

Yuehuan shook her head, she would not go again. The last time she had suggested it, Yueyao had refused, how could she have the face to suggest it again! Plus, she believed Yueyao might not want others to know her secrets, which was why she did not want to share a living space.

Yuehuan could not bring herself to ask, so Hong Mei asked Yueyao on her behalf, "Third Young Lady, it’s too cold in our room, our mistress cannot sleep at night. Please let our mistress move in!"

Yueyao’s expression was unreadable, "Is this your own idea, or your mistress’s?" Yueyao knew Yuehuan was a proud person, who, after being rejected once, would definitely not suggest it a second time. Obviously, this maid had taken it upon herself.

Hong Mei knelt before Yueyao, "It is this servant’s idea."

Yueyao did not punish Hong Mei, but merely called Yuehuan over, "Little sister, are you so cold at night that you cannot sleep?"

Yuehuan thought she could handle it, having endured last year as well, but she had underestimated the mountain’s weather. Even with three or four pots of coal burning, she could not stand it, "Yes, it’s too cold."

Yueyao sighed slightly, "Then come sleep in my room tonight!" It would ultimately be her suffering if Yuehuan were weakened by the cold.

That night, Yuehuan wanted to talk with Yueyao, but unfortunately, Yueyao was busy copying scriptures and had no time to chat. When it was time, she went to practice her calligraphy until midnight before going to sleep. When they slept, Yueyao did not want to sleep next to Yuehuan; they each slept on opposite ends of the bed. Hua Lei and Hong Mei were left to keep watch that night.

Yueyao thought she would not be able to sleep, but as soon as she closed her eyes, she fell asleep.

A good night’s sleep.

In the morning during her exercises, Yuehuan obediently went back to her own room without needing to be called. Upon reaching her quarters, she shivered, "The main house really is warm." Actually, it was cold at night, but not as drastically as Hong Mei and the others believed. However, when Yueyao asked, she went along with it, seeking more chances to interact with Yueyao.

In the Peach Blossom Village, Guan Jingshuo waited until the snow melted before returning to the Capital City. During this time, Guan Jingshuo strictly followed the diet prescribed by Doctor Li and practiced the exercises from the manuals given by Doctor Li every morning, afternoon, and evening. Additionally, Guan Jingshuo maintained a routine of walking daily at the manor, taking a break after each meal before walking.

Previously, Guan Jingshuo had never experienced hardship, always either riding horses or being carried in sedan chairs. Now, spending most of his time exercising, he was initially very uncomfortable and could even say it was agonizing, both physically and mentally. However, Guan Jingshuo was a person with great perseverance, enduring the pain no matter how difficult it became.

A month later, Guan Jingshuo was delighted to find himself feeling much lighter. The most obvious improvement was that even walking for half an hour didn’t tire him out. Boxing and sweating it out felt very refreshing.

Not just Guan Jingshuo, even Heping noticed the changes in his master. Initially, when Guan Jingshuo had him gather those grains, he thought the Heir Apparent had lost his mind. But under the Heir Apparent’s stern rule, he couldn’t resist.

Heping was a very astute person. He knew there must be a reason for the Heir Apparent’s rigorous regimen. After much deliberation, he attributed it to Doctor Li. Although Heping didn’t understand the eccentric doctor’s methods of tormenting his master, he figured that grains, though unpalatable, were not poison and wouldn’t kill anyone. He thought the Heir Apparent would give up naturally when he couldn’t take it anymore. However, he never expected the Heir Apparent to persist for a month, and what was even more unexpected was the renewed color in his cheeks.

Although Heping was skeptical of Doctor Li, thinking him too peculiar, seeing the Heir Apparent with a healthier complexion, he no longer had any objections.