Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

After parting with Baili Xi, Li Ruoyue turned and walked towards the Qihuang Pavilion. As she stepped through the familiar threshold, a faint melancholy welled up in her heart, but it was quickly drowned out by the busy work.

Li Ruoyue was sitting behind the counter, chatting idly with Luzhu beside her. They were discussing recent events in the city, sometimes laughing, sometimes sighing. Just then, the sound of light footsteps reached their ears.

Li Ruoyue subconsciously raised her head, her gaze fixed on the doorway. She saw a figure slowly approaching. The figure, wearing a veil and with a graceful figure, exuded a mysterious and elegant aura. As they drew closer, Li Ruoyue finally saw the person's face clearly—it was the woman who had come to seek infertility treatment the previous time!

She couldn't help but be slightly startled, muttering to herself, "Why is this lady here again? Could there be some change in her condition?" Thinking of this, she quickly stood up and walked forward, a look of concern on her face. "Madam, is there anything wrong with your health that brings you here this time?"

The lady gracefully sat with Lin Ruoyue in the guest and host seats, respectively, without the slightest hint of affectation. Her soft, melodious voice emanated through her veil, "Doctor Li, this month my hands and feet aren't as cold as they used to be, and I can even feel a slight warmth in my lower abdomen. Does this mean I can conceive? I wonder if my body is in optimal condition?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ruoyue smiled, extended her delicate hand, gently placed it on the table, and began to carefully feel the lady's pulse. She concentrated intently on the pulse's changes, not missing a single subtle nuance. After meticulous observation and deep consideration, she finally reached a conclusion. Li Ruoyue raised her head, gazed at the lady before her with a firm yet gentle gaze, and said, "Madam, in my opinion, your health is now in excellent condition. You might try to conceive this month; I believe your chances of success will greatly increase! As for the most suitable days for conception... well, let me think... probably in a few days." After this, Li Ruoyue lowered her head again for a moment, as if mentally reaffirming her judgment.

Li Ruoyue secretly calculated the dates in her mind, then whispered, "Madam, according to my calculations, you will be in the best condition for conception in the next seven to eleven days. If you have sex during these days, the chances of conception will increase significantly." Hearing this, the lady blushed, lowered her head slightly, and murmured softly, "In that case, perhaps we will have a boy or girl soon..."

At this time, the lady wearing a veil turned her head and ordered the maid beside her: "Xi Que, quickly pay the medical fee to the doctor." The maid named Xi Que moved quickly and took out a silver ingot from her arms with a smile, placed it steadily on the table, and said: "Thank you for your advice, Doctor Li. I hope that Doctor Li's good words can come true. If my lady can successfully conceive this time, she will definitely reward you handsomely!" After that, she bowed to Li Ruoyue to express her gratitude.

After escorting the mysterious lady out the door, Luzhu slowly returned to the table and sat down. She looked at Li Ruoyue solemnly and asked softly, "Miss, do you think women must have children? Look at those who come to you begging for a son or daughter. If they still can't have children, do they really have no way to gain a foothold in their husband's family?"

Listening to Luzhu's question, Li Ruoyue couldn't help but sigh deeply, a look of helplessness on her face. She shook her head gently and said in a heavy voice, "Luzhu, life is not easy for women in this world. If you can't help your husband's family, it will be even more difficult to gain a foothold in that family. Since ancient times, the inheritance of incense has been a matter of vital importance. It is related to the continuation and development of the entire family and the huge interest groups behind it. If a woman is useless in such an interest group, she will inevitably suffer from neglect and desolation. However..." At this point, Li Ruoyue paused, her eyes became firm, and continued, "But as long as you are strong enough, perhaps you can stop caring about those gossips and live your own wonderful life freely!"

After hearing her young lady's answer, Lu Zhu still had some doubts in her heart, but she knew her young lady's temperament very well, so she didn't dwell on the issue any more. She just nodded gently to show that she understood, then turned around and devoted herself wholeheartedly to the matter at hand.

She first picked up the slightly messy items in the room one by one, then carefully wiped off the dust and stains on them. Then, according to a certain pattern and order, she put the items back to their original places, making the whole room look orderly and tidy.

Just as Luzhu was almost done with her work, she looked up at the setting sun outside the window and whispered, "Miss, time flies! It's getting late. Why don't we go home early?" Hearing this, the young lady nodded slightly and replied, "Yes, it's time to go, so as not to worry my family if I return late. Let's go!" So, the master and servant packed their bags and set off on the journey home together. Along the way, they talked and laughed, as if forgetting all their worries and fatigue...

After two days of intense activity, Luzhu and Li Ruoyue finally arrived at Tianxianglou. However, this time, they were greeted not by the waiter who had previously troubled them, but by a different one. This waiter, neatly dressed and appearing energetic and full of spirit, approached them quickly, smiling broadly and asking, "Miss, did you make an appointment?"

Luzhu paused briefly, then gracefully replied, "Waiter, please reserve a superior room for us. We're waiting for someone here, and I wonder if there's any room available." The waiter, incredibly astute, quickly scanned the two women's luxurious attire and distinguished manners, instantly concluding they must be daughters of wealthy families. With a hasty, apologetic smile, he replied, "Ah, miss, you've arrived at the perfect time! We have a room on the second floor called 'The Monkey Pavilion,' which is currently vacant. Would you mind using it?" Luzhu's face lit up with delight, and she quickly nodded, "Yes, yes, that's it. This is it. Please, waiter, take us upstairs." With that, she pulled Li Ruoyue along, following the waiter upstairs.

Li Ruoyue took a seat gracefully in the ancient, elegant, and solemn Shenhou Pavilion. Her beautiful eyes flickered, and her gaze lingered on Luzhu, who, understanding her gaze, hurried forward to the busy waiter and whispered, "Young man, please tell the shopkeeper upstairs that my young lady is waiting for a friend. If anyone comes looking for Miss Li, I hope you can lead them to this private room." Before she finished speaking, Luzhu pulled a small piece of silver from her sleeve and gently slipped it into the waiter's hand.

The waiter took the money and smiled brightly. He quickly agreed, "Don't worry, sir. I will pass on your message. Do you have any other instructions? Would you like to order some food or drinks?" Lu Zhu nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and replied, "Then I'll give you a pot of good tea first, and a few exquisite snacks. Nothing else is necessary for now, we still have to wait for people."

After hearing this, the waiter nodded swiftly and said yes, then turned and left, muttering, "Okay, sir, please wait a moment, I'll prepare it!" Not long after, he returned to the box with a pot of steaming hot tea and plates of exquisite pastries, which he placed carefully on the table. Then he bowed and retreated, closing the door.

Just as Li Ruoyue was feeling incredibly bored, she was casually flipping through a book, trying to find something interesting to pass the time. Suddenly, however, a gentle, rhythmic sound of footsteps reached her ears. As the sound grew closer, she could tell it was the waiter leading someone upstairs.

Time slipped by quietly. A full stick of incense had already passed since Li Ruoyue arrived at the room to wait for the guests. Finally, the waiter approached the door, knocked gently a few times, and whispered, "Miss Li, the guests you've been waiting for have arrived. Would you like to let them in now?" Hearing this, Lizhu hurried forward and opened the door.

In an instant, four figures came into view. One was naturally the waiter, while the others were the young master Baili, who had dined with them before, Zhu Qi, and a strange yet striking man. This man had a stern face and a serious expression, his brows radiating a sense of majesty. He was dressed in magnificent attire, and his every gesture exuded a noble aura.

When Luzhu took a closer look, she couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise. Wasn't this the young man she had met in the palace last time, who had been poisoned by a charm and had been treated by her young lady? Could he be the legendary Fourth Prince? Thinking of this, Li Ruoyue quickly stepped aside, bowing respectfully and saying, "Young Master, please come in! My young lady has been waiting for you."