OBS Chapter 944: I know that we are not destined to be together, so I dare not force it (for [Dianban])
Chapter 944: I know that we are not destined to be together, so I dare not force it (for [Dianban])
In the past, every time she gave instructions to Doctor Tang, he would just nod coldly and leave without looking back.
This was the first time that Doctor Tang stopped and looked at her in this way.
Fuqiu blushed slightly, looked away embarrassedly, and asked in a gentle voice: "Doctor Tang, do you have any other instructions?"
Tang Luochuan didn't have much experience dealing with women, and was afraid that if he said something too harsh, it would hurt a girl's feelings; he was also afraid that if he said something too soft, Fuqiu would not understand what he meant.
Tang Luochuan pondered for a long time before asking, "...Miss Fuqiu likes the imperial physician?"
Hearing this suddenly, Fuqiu almost choked on her own saliva.
She is the head maid of Zhongcui Palace, and has been with Shen Zhinian for such a long time that she has become very calm and composed in her daily life.
But after all, Fuqiu was just a girl. Faced with such a straightforward question from her lover, her face instantly turned red to her ears...
Fuqiu wanted to say that she didn't like the imperial physician, but liked the imperial physician Tang. She liked him just because he was who he was, regardless of his identity.
However, Fuqiu could never say such words in front of Tang Luochuan.
For nearly two years, Doctor Tang had been oblivious to her feelings.
Fuqiu had already gotten used to it.
Because being in love with Doctor Tang was her own business, she had no right to ask Doctor Tang to respond to her.
Fuqiu didn't know why Doctor Tang suddenly asked her such a question. But she was afraid that if she continued to maintain her girlish reserve, she would lose this hard-earned opportunity.
So, even though her face was blushing, Fuqiu still raised her eyes firmly and looked at Tang Luochuan: "...Yes. Yes!"
She really liked Doctor Tang and her mind had never changed.
Tang Luochuan looked directly into Fuqiu's eyes and said sincerely, "Miss Fuqiu, there are several unmarried doctors in the Imperial Hospital who are of the same age as you. I have paid close attention to them. They have good character and excellent medical skills. They can be good matches."
"Since Miss Fuqiu likes the imperial physician, I can find an opportunity to match you up. Then you can ask the Imperial Concubine Chen for a favor, and you will surely have a happy marriage."
The palace maids were also divided into different ranks. Fuqiu was the senior palace maid beside Concubine Chen, so her status was naturally extraordinary.
Many people have guessed that, given His Majesty's favor for Concubine Chen and the Fourth Prince, it is not impossible for Concubine Chen to enter the imperial palace in the future.
At that time, the status of Handan and Fuqiu will rise accordingly.
As the saying goes, it is better to marry a maid from a wealthy family than a girl from a poor family.
By that time, Handan and Fuqiu would be high-ranking female officials serving the Empress. Even the ladies from noble families would have to be polite to them when they saw them.
Therefore, even though Handan and Fuqiu’s current status are not very high, there are countless young talents who want to marry them, openly or secretly.
The imperial physicians that Tang Luochuan mentioned just now naturally had the same idea, otherwise he would not have mentioned this matter in front of Fuqiu.
After hearing Tang Luochuan's words, the joy and shyness on Fuqiu's face disappeared completely in an instant, and her face gradually turned pale.
She looked at Tang Luochuan in disbelief, tears welling up in her eyes without her knowing.
It turns out...it turns out that she was just being sentimental...
Doctor Tang suddenly asked about this, not because her silent admiration finally moved him, but, but...
Fuqiu choked up and asked, "Doctor Tang, did this servant disturb you?"
"If this servant of yours bothers you, then... then..."
Tang Luochuan shook his head and interrupted her: "No."
"Miss Fuqiu, you are a very good girl. But I think you deserve a better man."
Looking at Fuqiu's tearful eyes, Tang Luochuan felt a rare pity for her.
But there are some things that if you don't make a decision, you will suffer the consequences!
Tang Luochuan hardened his heart and continued, "I understand your feelings for me, but you are not the one in my heart."
"Girls' youth is fleeting, Miss Fuqiu, please stop wasting your time on Tang."
Fuqiu clearly felt the pain in her heart.
At this moment, she had complicated feelings towards Tang Luochuan.
There is both sadness and gratitude.
Because she followed the Empress and heard her say so many warning words, she knew that there were many men in the world who were unfaithful and unfaithful. They clearly didn't like a girl, but they still played with her feelings... and even her body.
But Doctor Tang had no interest in her, so he had never given her any illusions. Today, he took the initiative to make it clear, so that she would give up the idea completely.
Fuqiu had always believed that palace maids were slaves, while imperial physicians were officials, and there was an obvious gap in status between them. But she never resigned herself to her fate, and felt that even if there was a big gap in status, she could still fight for her own happiness!
It was not until this moment that Fuqiu finally understood that the obstacle between her and Doctor Tang had never come from identity or status, but because she was not the one that Doctor Tang liked...
Perhaps, it's time to let go of the obsession.
So as not to trouble myself and Doctor Tang.
Fuqiu suppressed the tears in her eyes and bowed to Tang Luochuan: "...I understand."
"I once received the care of Doctor Tang, and I developed an inappropriate admiration for him. Now I know that we are not destined to be together, so I dare not force it. I hope that Doctor Tang will have a smooth career in the future, and marry Shuyuan, and live together forever!"
Tang Luochuan returned the greeting: "Miss Fuqiu's generosity makes me ashamed."
"Now that we know that fate has not arrived, we should both keep our distance. I hope Miss Fuqiu will meet a great scholar and confidant one day, and we can live in harmony. Tang should also work hard in his career and live up to expectations. Take care of yourself in the future!"
Looking at Tang Luochuan's departing back, tears finally fell from Fuqiu's eyes.
But at this moment, instead of feeling sad, she actually felt a little bit happy.
Perhaps... it's better for this hopeless love to end here.
At least it wasn't because she couldn't hold on that she gave up, but Doctor Tang gave her a clear answer.
Fuqiu wiped her tears and turned to go in.
Seeing her appearance, Handan was a little surprised: "What's wrong?"
"I was just saying that you took so long to send Doctor Tang out. Were you two whispering something? Why are your eyes red when you came back? Did Doctor Tang bully you?"
Having said that, Handan frowned immediately.
Shen Zhinian also looked over.
Fuqiu quickly shook her head and said, "No."
"Doctor Tang is a very good doctor, why would he do something to bully others?"
Handan smiled ambiguously and said in the same tone as Fuqiu: "Oh. Doctor Tang is a very good person. How could he do something to bully others…"
"Your Highness, listen. Whenever Fuqiu mentioned Doctor Tang, she spoke in a protective tone."
"Tsk tsk tsk, how did that saying go? It's true that girls can't be kept when they grow up!"