The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 215

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

Chapter 215

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‘And please become healthy… and be happy.’

A moment later, I changed into clean clothes, took the medicine manufactured according to Mother’s instructions, and then sat down.

‘My physical condition has improved a bit.’

It wasn’t immediate, but my body felt a little lighter. However, Mother said this effect wouldn’t last long.

It was a fact I already knew.

Outside, Dad would still be circling around, guiding the Crown Prince. It was intentional.

‘Our goal is to buy as much time as possible after all.’

During this brief gap, I was thinking about what the Shaman had said.

It wasn’t that his words struck me as particularly profound or anything…

‘Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever lived healthily in any of my lives.’

It was because I was reconsidering a fact I had taken for granted.

“Mother.”

Flowing clothes settled down beside me. After I confessed the truth earlier, Mother had become quiet.

Though I thought it was unavoidable, I felt self-conscious. I even worried about things like, what if she hates me now that I’ve revealed this so late.

“When I said earlier that my lifespan was up, you weren’t very shocked.”

All preparations for receiving the Crown Prince were complete. Everything was in perfect condition too.

So I wanted to have this conversation now. After this, we’d be constantly busy because of the Crown Prince.

“Mother, did you… know beforehand?”

I decided to ask about what had seemed strange. I hadn’t been able to ask because of the Shaman who was with us.

“And what did you mean by ‘I understand why that child decided to keep it secret’?”

Mother looked at me quietly and then smiled softly.

“Why are you smiling?”

– No, I was just thinking that your curiosity really takes after me.

Mother spoke a bit lightly. It seemed like she was deliberately speaking cheerfully.

– And I was thinking how you look exactly like your dad when you’re being considerate of others’ feelings.

“…”

– We couldn’t raise you, but whenever we see ourselves in you, we think you’re truly lovable.

I forgot about the situation and blushed for a moment. What kind of embarrassing thing to say. But I didn’t dislike it.

– I’m saying this out of concern, but don’t ever think that I would think badly of Our Daughter just because you told us about this now.

…Does our Mother have the ability to read minds? When a Physician’s Ability reaches the Sky, do you gain such abilities too?

While I was having useless thoughts, Mother reached out her hand. She couldn’t touch, but stopped above my hand.

– Mother is happy just that you told me. It must have been a difficult… story to share.

“…Yes.”

I lowered my gaze.

I found myself fidgeting with my hands for no reason.

– You asked if I expected it? Thanks to you explaining your ability, it wasn’t completely unfamiliar. However… I had no idea your lifespan was this short.

Mother bit her lips tightly. I didn’t know what to do. For a moment, I regretted not telling her later, but thinking about it, it would have been pointless.

This moment would have come eventually anyway.

– So I was shocked. I was sad, and yes… so very sad and painful.

“….”

– But I wasn’t completely in despair.

“Pardon?”

– Did you think I would just stand by and watch our daughter die like this?

I blinked my eyes.

Mother’s words sounded as if there was a definite method. What kind of method?

For a moment, I thought of the treasures that might be in the Imperial Palace, but the method Mother knew didn’t seem to be that.

– Of course, I don’t know how to extend a human’s lifespan either. That would only be possible for the gods in the sky, or Dragons.

Mother looked at me with gentle eyes. Hope dwelling in eyes where sadness had not yet faded. It felt strangely miraculous.

– Earlier you asked what I meant when I said ‘I understand why that child decided to keep it secret’, right?

Mother turned her body completely toward me as she sat.

The sound of horses neighing could be heard in the distance.

– Who would there be that I would refer to as ‘that child’?

“…Raon.”

I recalled a face I had been consciously trying not to think about.

Raon.

That child who would be in the Imperial Capital by now. Since he arrived with the Imperial Envoy, I was very worried whether he had suffered any hardships.

‘What are you talking about, didn’t you see the report Elder Brother sent? He’s doing so well it’s like he found his calling?’

‘…Raon has a softer heart than he appears.’

‘Oh, how frustrating! What do you take him for? He’s a fox bastard who’s swallowed about a thousand vipers! That place is perfect for him, perfect!’

‘I agree.’

Uncle’s report stated that Raon had safely arrived at the Imperial Palace and was getting by without major difficulties.

But I know. There were no ‘major’ difficulties by Uncle’s standards. Who would welcome a rolling stone, the Second Prince?

Especially someone who looked so different from the start. I told him his tail and ears must never be discovered.

That alone is worrying. He’s gentle, easily startled, and has many worries. What if his ears suddenly pop out?

Because these worries were getting too deep, I had been consciously trying not to think about Raon since we arrived at the plains.

But I couldn’t help but know who the ‘that child’ Mother mentioned was.

Why did Raon’s story come up? Wasn’t the only connection between the two of them the Eastern Continent and the Divine Priestess?

– I can’t tell you everything. But I can tell you this much.

Mother looked at me with a smile. Mysterious words flowed out.

– Raon said so.

“….”

– Please wait for him.

I blinked my eyes. Wait for what?

‘If you’re asking me to wait for him.’

That’s only natural.

I’m already worried sick about it, so I’m deliberately trying not to even think about it, which seems normal.

And now you’re trying to give me more curiosity on top of that – isn’t this torture?

“Even if Raon doesn’t say that, I’ll wait for him. You’ve seen me worrying every day.”

– Yes, that’s why this mother has clearly realized what she needs to do.

Mother’s finger tapped around my nose. Since she couldn’t touch me, it seemed to pass through but probably grazed me.

– It would be keeping our daughter alive and well until that child returns. Fortunately, that’s also what this mother does best.

Mother tilted her head and smiled.

– I’ve never been so glad to be a physician, Biyu.

I met Mother’s eyes and smiled awkwardly. That was also a sad story.

But I decided not to show it. It seemed like that’s what Mother wanted.

On the other hand, I wondered.

My fox.

What on earth are you thinking?

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I met the Crown Prince a full two days after he arrived at these plains.

And the face of the bastard I encountered.

‘Wow, he looks like a centipede full of poison.’

He was in a state of being filled with poison to the brim.

It was natural. The Hei Family had really made all sorts of excuses to drag out time.

I grinned wickedly.

And this was also what I wanted.

‘It’s been a while, hasn’t it?’

Now it was beginning.

‘You damn balding bastard.’

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