The Famous Gift-Giving Segment Arrives Again

It had to be said, Xue Qinghe had been dealt quite a blow.

She needed all kinds of resources piled up just to advance one level, and because of her infiltration, she had to cultivate with the utmost caution. Yet here they were—medicines that could aid cultivation meant absolutely nothing to them.

That sense of unfairness made her deeply uncomfortable.

But it was also the truth.

And what was even more unfair was that she had to plan for her own future, while they did not consider such things at all.

Xue Qinghe even felt that Sigewinne did not care about such things in the slightest.

But they had the right to be that way. They had the strength.

Still, Xue Qinghe was not some clueless novice. She quickly calmed down from her shock.

"Duke, let's not talk about this anymore. It's getting close to evening—shouldn't it be time to eat again?" She had no choice. If she did not change the subject, Xue Qinghe feared she would be driven mad by the stimulation.

Wriothesley's composure left her speechless.

She could only change the subject to keep herself from losing her temper.

"Indeed." Wriothesley glanced at his pocket watch as he spoke.

"Then I'll prepare dinner today?" Sigewinne nodded.

"Sure." Wriothesley did not object. After all, he did not know what he could prepare either. His cooking was merely passable, and as for Sigewinne, there was even less need to mention it.

"Mm."

Wriothesley nodded.

Xue Qinghe: "..."

This scene left Xue Qinghe rather helpless.

Sigewinne was going to be the head chef?

She won't make the dishes taste like Milkshake, will she?

Why did she suddenly feel a little unnecessary?

And why was she suddenly a little envious?

When would she be able to live so freely?

Watching Wriothesley and Sigewinne leave the room, Xue Qinghe fell into a daze.

Was the life she pursued now really what she wanted?

Yet she could not feel even the slightest bit of happiness...

After three rounds of wine and five courses of dishes.

This was not a restaurant or tavern. Once they had eaten and drunk their fill, they could only clear the dishes themselves.

Xue Qinghe did not move. She knew this was not a place where she belonged, nor did she have any reason to interfere.

Yet Wriothesley took the initiative to stand and clear the dishes, startling her once more.

Still, she said nothing and merely chose to watch quietly.

To be honest, whether as the Saintess or the Crown Prince, she had always been served by others. And while her daily meals were not exactly extravagant feasts, they were at least on the level of an ordinary noble family.

They were certainly much better than those of an ordinary commoner household.

She had come to conquer this country, not to suffer.

Yet when she saw Wriothesley and Sigewinne doing all this themselves, that familiar yet foreign scene made her feel somewhat dazed.

This was the family life she had once longed for, yet now she did not even dare imagine it.

"I really am... a little envious." Xue Qinghe could not help sighing.

When would she be able to have a meal with her like they did?

That "elder sister" of hers wished she could kill her every time they met. How could they possibly sit down and share a meal peacefully?

And she had heard that her "elder sister" had taken in a disciple several years ago, treating that disciple even better than her own daughter.

It felt as though Hu Liena was the biological daughter, while she herself had merely been picked up somewhere.

Still, Xue Qinghe had not forgotten the "task" Xue Ye had assigned her. She had come this time with a mission.

If she wanted to win Wriothesley over, she first had to understand his preferences and habits.

Xue Qinghe believed that Wriothesley was definitely not a man without wants or desires.

Every strong person had some hobbies. She simply did not know his yet.

So she wanted to probe a little.

"Duke, Father heard that Sigewinne likes medicine, so he has gifted you every book related to medicine in the Royal Library. He hopes you will accept them."

As she spoke, she took a white document from within her clothes. This was an extremely precious thing, because ordinary people had no right to consult the books in the Royal Library. Even imperial princes needed an imperial decree to enter.

But Xue Qinghe was an exception. She was one of the heirs, and with Xue Ye backing her, she wielded tremendous authority. It was perfectly normal for her to possess this privilege.

Xue Qinghe's plan had succeeded. Wriothesley did not refuse the gesture.

This was Xue Ye's meeting gift for Sigewinne, so even if he disliked accepting gifts, he had to take it.

But what was the point of sending only a catalog?

Could they not bring everything over at once?

Sigewinne happened to need these books, but she could not exactly run to the palace every day, could she?

She liked medicine, but she did not know much about the medical practices of humans on the Douluo Continent. She needed these books to quickly improve her understanding of human medical techniques.

Though they could not directly be used to treat and save people, learning more was always good.

Thus, Wriothesley gladly accepted the gift.

Xue Ye truly knew how to cater to one's preferences. If he directly sent jewels, Sigewinne would likely exchange them for money to buy medicine within days. It was better to be practical and send medical books and medicinal herbs together.

"There are also some medicinal herbs here. Father also said that Duke and Miss Sigewinne may use the royal pharmacy as they please. You may take whatever herbs you want; you only need to sign your name at the pharmacy." Xue Qinghe presented another enormous surprise.

Good heavens, they could use the royal pharmacy so freely?

Those were not empty words.

The royal medicine vault contained many precious medicinal plants, some of which were treasures that could not be bought even with money.

Xue Ye's move had thoroughly captured Sigewinne's heart.

"Thank you." Wriothesley smiled.

And upon hearing this, Sigewinne felt even happier inside.

Xue Ye: I bestowed so many things upon him, yet he is not even willing to call me Your Majesty!

For some reason, more and more patients had been coming in lately. Most suffered from physical exhaustion, excessive hunger, or mild poisoning.

The former was easy enough to handle, but the latter could become a serious problem.

They could be poisoned even within the city. Judging by their clothing, almost all of them had come from the Great Soul Arena. Perhaps they had accidentally been contaminated with some venom while fighting in the Soul Arena.

Wriothesley had a feeling that someone could not be deliberately releasing poison, could they?

Tang San: It wasn't me. Not me. It has nothing to do with me!

The problem was that she currently did not have suitable medicines for these poisons. If Dugu Bo had not contributed some medicinal herbs, there might already have been deaths here.

And the good news Xue Qinghe had brought was simply timely aid in a snowstorm!

As long as they did not encounter highly lethal poisons, they could basically handle anything.

"That's wonderful! Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Crown Prince!" Sigewinne could not help thanking them, visibly delighted.

"No need to be so polite. Look whose contribution this was!" Wriothesley deliberately directed the credit toward Xue Qinghe.

"Of course." Xue Qinghe smiled.

"Miss Sigewinne's medical skills are exceptional; I have heard of them as well. Please forgive my presumptuousness, but where did you learn medicine?"

From the very beginning, she had felt that something was off. The Douluo Continent maintained extremely strict control over knowledge, especially certain specialized fields. Commoners had absolutely no access to them unless they were nobles.