Shen Hua, the daughter of the Shen family that ran an embroidery business in Fengzhou, was pampered since she was a child. She had a pretty face and smooth, fair skin. Unfortunately, her body was weak, and she'd run out of breath after walking merely a few steps. She didn't have very long to live.

The Shen family gradually faced its downfall, and her wedding was delayed again and again.

Cui Yun, the eldest son of the Cui family, was a noble and stern man. He was entrusted to look after Shen Hua. Why not just marry her? He thought.

Since Shen Hua reincarnated, she had focused all her attention on the embroidery business. She hoped to change her life and regain her former glory.

When she heard about Cui Yun's decision to marry her, she fainted on the spot.

After waking up, she turned him down with tears in her eyes. "I don't have very long to live. I don't want to waste your time."

Cui Yun was very considerate. "It's not a big deal. I know you feel touched, but there's no need to cry. Since you already depend on the Cui family, you might as well just become part of us. After you die from your sickness, I'll even hold a grand funeral for you."

Shen Hua felt hopeless. But I'm only pretending to be sick!
***
Cui Yun had many younger female cousins.

Many of them had confessed their feelings for him, but he turned all of them down nonchalantly.

"It's getting late. Please look after yourself."

Shen Hua had never met such a clueless man when it came to romance.

One night, while she was on her way home, she took a shortcut and passed by the Cui family's courtyard. Cui Yun stopped her.

He was standing near the entrance, and his sleeves danced to the wind.

"It's cold outside. Would you like to come in and stay for a while?"

Spring light was warm and soaked through layers of lush foliage, casting spotty shadows below in a mix of illusion and reality.


Cui Yun led Xie Xun to Doctor Ni's courtyard.


Doctor Ni, busy drying herbs, glanced at the two, finally fixing his gaze on Shen Hua behind them.


He immediately stood up dutifully and said, "Miss Shen, please sit down for the pulse diagnosis."


Perhaps he was being sensitive. He vaguely saw a guilt in Shen Hua.


Shen Hua thought that such a matter could be hidden temporarily but not forever, so she solemnly sat down by the stone table.


Doctor Ni approached, about to reach out.


Shen Hua coughed lightly, her eyes intently fixed on Xie Xun, "After the pulse diagnosis, the result might be shocking to you, you must control your emotions."


Xie Xun reassured, "I am prepared. It's good news as long as your health is improving."


Shen Hua felt conflicted and glanced at Cui Yun.


Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Maybe I Have Other Ailments