[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-emperor-wants-to-marry-the-doctor":3,"chapter-the-emperor-wants-to-marry-the-doctor-the-emperor-wants-to-marry-the-doctor-chapter-2540":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Emperor Wants To Marry The Doctor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},863155,1124,"Chapter 2540 Side Story 44: I’m Afraid of Going Back on My Word","the-emperor-wants-to-marry-the-doctor-chapter-2540",2540,"\u003Cp>Yu Jiu still braved himself and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba was very upset at this. \"Yu Jiu, your Eighth Sister has something to do. Can you not cause trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu pointed his own nose in disbelief. \"Eighth Sister, when did you see me cause trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't I just want to follow them and sit down?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba glanced at him. \"I saw it with my own two eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu: \"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba glanced at the sky. \"It's evening. Why are you still here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu asked, \"Eighth Sister, aren't you here too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba looked at him strangely. \"Brother Yan Qing is injured. Haven't I been taking care of him recently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu struggled for a moment but still did not say 'why do you stay later and later everyday.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-then… I feel quite unwell recently. Eighth Sister, can you check for me?\" After some time, Yu Jiu found such an excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba rejected him mercilessly. \"Do I look very bored?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the side, Yan Qing—who did not really speak—opened his mouth with much difficulty. \"Your seventh and eleventh move lacks some energy. You can just train it more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu's heart skipped a beat as he instinctively looked at Xiao Ba. As expected, Xiao Ba's expression instantly became dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled.\"Oh, Yu Jiu, so you came to find Brother Yan Qing to practice your sword?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran down Yu Jiu's spine, and he immediately straightened his back. \"No, no! J-just… I heard that Left Divine General's sword skills were out of this world. I-I specifically came here to ask for guidance. We just dueled for a bit—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he held out his finger and gestured 'a short time.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba smiled even more warmly. \"Really? You recalled that his sword skills are good, but did you remember that he's injured?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu instantly felt defeated. \"Y-yes…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You keep coming over every day and want to bring the entire medicinal mountain over. Who doesn't know that Yan Qing is injured!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba looked down and glanced at her own hands. The pretty manicured nails glowed slightly, and her fingers were very soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she curved her eyes and asked kindly, \"Yu Jiu, if you really wish to practice and elevate your skills… Aren't Master's sword skills amazing too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu did not sit stably and slid off his chair. He forcefully supported himself using the table and stood up. \"E-Eighth Sister, who are you kidding? Master is pregnant now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I dare to bring my sword to ask Master for 'guidance,' I will definitely come out lying down. The Emperor guards Master everyday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you know that too,\" said Xiao Ba lazily. Following that, she raised her brows and glanced at him. \"Then, why are you still here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Jiu was on the brink of tears. \"I-I'll go back now and train diligently!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he walked away sadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the door, he paused in his tracks and turned around as if he wanted to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba stood up, crossed her arms, and lazily said, \"What, do you want me to see you off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need!\" Yu Jiu was frightened and ran out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him running away in panic, Xiao Ba snorted and turned around to sit beside Yan Qing. As she took out the pill, she muttered, \"They're more and more daring…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her bulging cheeks, Yan Qing's lips curled upat an extremely faint angle. \"It's a small matter. Why get angry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba lightly snorted. \"Do you think I don't know? Big Brother and the rest didn't go easy on you for the past few days, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Cen Yi didn't personally appear, but the Thirteen Yue Guards had a telepathic connection. She just had to think to know that this was their uniform opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, Xiao Ba knew that they kept finding Yan Qing to 'duel.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qing shook his head. \"They're not putting me in a spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba glared at him. \"You don't have to put in a good word for them because of me. Do you think I don't know them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qing paused and then said, \"I mean… I can handle that bit of 'dueling,' so it's not difficult for me. Besides…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the lady beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening sun shone in from the windows and cast a warm light, which outlined her curves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every inch, every area was beyond perfect. Even her brows had few rare hints of gentleness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed unreachable, yet they were right before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lady the Thirteen Yue Guard cherished for so many years had now become his. It was no wonder they acted in this manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were him, he definitely would be reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Xiao Ba was quite upset. After all, her heart ached for her own man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing that he did not seem injured, her displeasure quickly dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Detecting Yan Qing's gaze, her face strangely started to burn, and she stopped her actions. \"Why are you looking at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pouted. \"Clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qing touched the button at his collar with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Xiao Ba was indeed in charge of his injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his defined finger unbuttoned his shirt, he saw Xiao Ba reach out and press her hand against his forehead. \"See, so much sweat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qing paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Xiao Ba did not seem to realize as she pouted while muttering, \"If you fight too aggressively, what will happen if your injury gets infected and you have a fever?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qing looked up at her with a slightly deep gaze. \"Don't worry. My body has always been well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba retracted her hand and touched his face with her soft fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grunted. \"My heart hurts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qing's breathing paused. Then, he buttoned his shirt again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba was dazed. \"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Qing stood up and picked up the sword at the side. \"Nothing. I just feel that I didn't finish the duel with Ninth Deity properly. I should continue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ba was confused. \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again? I've chased him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up and instinctively pulled Yan Qing's sleeves. 'You really want to go out? Your wound—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My wound is fine. It has healed.\" Yan Qing tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he back faced the light, and his handsome and cold face looked rather ambiguous under the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her with glowing eyes. After a moment, he spoke with a slightly hoarse voice. \"I'm afraid of going back on my word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the promise he had just made.\u003C\u002Fp>",1099,"2026-06-03T05:00:14.815Z","2026-06-03T05:00:25.732Z",1,"novelbin.me","91fb5336425328f487fb2fa225f769b0ba5563661d53ba00f25c7815821bf3f4","the-emperor-wants-to-marry-the-doctor-chapter-2541","the-emperor-wants-to-marry-the-doctor-chapter-2337",2588,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-emperor-wants-to-marry-the-doctor-cover.jpg"]