Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48 - < — Truth & Falsehood — > (3)
Chapter 49 [Part 1] - < — Truth & Falsehood — > (4)
Chapter 49 [Part 2] - < — Truth & Falsehood — > (4)
Chapter 50 [Part 1] - < — Truth & False — > (5)
Chapter 50 [Part 2] - < — Truth & Falsehood — > (5)
Chapter 51 [Part 1]
Chapter 51 [Part 2] - < — The Taran Duke’S Family Doctor — > (1)
Chapter 52 [Part 1]
Chapter 52 [Part 2]
Chapter 53 [Part 1]
Chapter 53 [Part 2] - < — The Taran Duke’S Family Doctor — > (3)
Chapter 54 [Part 1]
Chapter 54 [Part 2] - < — The Taran Duke’S Family Doctor — > (4)
Chapter 55 [Part 1] - < — To The Capital — > (1)
Chapter 55 [Part 2] - < — To The Capital — > (1)
Chapter 56 [Part 1] - < — To The Capital — > (2)
Chapter 56 [Part 2] - < — To The Capital — > (2)
Chapter 57 [Part 1] - < — To The Capital — > (3)
Chapter 57 [Part 2] - < — To The Capital — > (3)
Chapter 58 [Part 1] - < — The Capital’S High Society(1)– > (1)
Chapter 58 [Part 2] - < — The Capital’S High Society[1]– > (1)
Chapter 59 [Part 1] - < — The Capital’S High Society[1]– > (2)
Chapter 59 [Part 2] - < — The Capital’S High Society(1)– > (2)
Chapter 60 [Part 1] - < — The Capital’S High Society(1)– > (3)
Chapter 60 [Part 2] - < — The Capital’S High Society(1)– > (3)
Chapter 61 [Part 1] - < — The Capital’S High Society[1]– > (4)
Chapter 61 [Part 2]
Chapter 62 [Part 1]
Chapter 62 [Part 2] - < — The Capital’S High Society[1]– > (5)
Chapter 63 [Part 1]
Chapter 63 [Part 2]
Chapter 64 [Part 1]
Chapter 64 [Part 2]
Chapter 65 - Side-Story 1
Chapter 65 [Part 1] - < — The Capital’S High Society[2]– > (1)
Chapter 65 [Part 2]
Chapter 66 [Part 1]
Chapter 66 [Part 2]
Chapter 67 [Part 1]
Chapter 67 [Part 2]
Chapter 68 [Part 1] - < — The Capital’S High Society[2]– > (4)
Chapter 68 [Part 2] - < — The Capital’S High Society[2]– > (4)
Chapter 69 [Part 1] - < — The Capital’S High Society[2]– > (5)
Chapter 69 [Part 2] - < — The Capital’S High Society[2]– > (5)
Chapter 70 [Part 1] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (1)
Chapter 70 [Part 2] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (1)
Chapter 71 [Part 1] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (2)
Chapter 71 [Part 2] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (2)
Chapter 72 [Part 1] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (3)
Chapter 72 [Part 2] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (3)
Chapter 73 [Part 1] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (4)
Chapter 73 [Part 2] - < — Duchess Vivian — > (4)
Chapter 74 [Part 1] - < — Meeting People — > (1)
Chapter 74 [Part 2] - < — Meeting People — > (1)
Chapter 75 [Part 1] - < — Meeting People — > (2)
Chapter 75 [Part 2]
Chapter 76 [Part 1]
Chapter 76 [Part 2]
Chapter 77 [Part 1]
Chapter 77 [Part 2]
Chapter 78 [Part 1]
Chapter 78 [Part 2]
Chapter 79 [Part 1]
Chapter 79 [Part 2]
Chapter 80 [Part 1]
Chapter 80 [Part 2]
Chapter 81 [Part 1]
Chapter 81 [Part 2]
Chapter 82 [Part 1]
Chapter 82 [Part 2]
Chapter 83 [Part 1]
Chapter 83 [Part 2]
Chapter 84 [Part 1]
Chapter 84 [Part 2]
Chapter 85
Chapter 86 - < — Memories Of Mother — > (3)
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102 - < — The Founding Party — > (2)
Chapter 103 [Part 1] - < — The Founding Party — > (3)
Chapter 103 [Part 2] - < — The Founding Party — > (3)
Chapter 104 [Part 1]
Chapter 104 [Part 2]
Chapter 105 [Part 1]
Chapter 105 [Part 2]
Chapter 106 [Part 1]
Chapter 106 [Part 2]
Chapter 107 [Part 1]
Chapter 107 [Part 2] - < — Negotiation — > (3)
Chapter 108 [Part 1]
Chapter 108 [Part 2]
Chapter 109 [Part 1]
Chapter 109 [Part 2]
Chapter 110 [Part 1]
Chapter 110 [Part 2]
Chapter 111 [Part 1]
Chapter 111 [Part 2]
Chapter 112 [Part 1]
Chapter 112 [Part 2]
Chapter 113 [Part 1]
Chapter 113 [Part 2]
Chapter 114 [Part 1]
Chapter 114 [Part 2]
Chapter 115.1
Chapter 115.2
Chapter 116.1
Chapter 116.2
Chapter 117.1
Chapter 117.2
Chapter 118.1
Chapter 118.2
Chapter 119.1
Chapter 119.2
Chapter 120.1
Chapter 120.2
Chapter 120.3
Chapter 121.1
Chapter 121.2
Chapter 122.1
Chapter 122.2 - < — Epilogue– > (2)
Chapter 123.1 - < — Epilogue– > (3)
Chapter 123.2
Chapter 124.1 - < — Epilogue– > (4)
Chapter 124.2 - < — Epilogue– > (4)
Side Story 1.1 - Damian
Side Story 1.2 - Damian(2)
Side Story 1.3 - Damian(3)
Side Story 1.4 - Damian(4)
Side Story 1.5 - Damian(5)
Side Story 1.6 - Damian(6)
Side Story 1.7 - Damian(7)
Side Story 1.8 - Damian(8)
Side Story 1.9 - Damian(9)
Side Story 1.10 - Damian(10)
Side Story 1.11 - Damian(11)
Side Story 1.12 - Damian(12)
Side Story 2.1 - In Another Future―Hugo(1)
Side Story 2.2 - In Another Future―Hugo(2)
Side Story 3.1 - Happily Ever After(1)
Side Story 3.2 - Happily Ever After(2)
Side Story 3.3 - Side Story 3.3
Side Story 3.4 - Happily Ever After
Side Story 3.5 - Happily Ever After
Side Story 3.6 - Happily Ever After(6)
Side Story 3.7 - Happily Ever After(7)
Side Story 3.8 - Happily Ever After(8)
Side Story 3.9 - Happily Ever After(9)
Side Story 3.10 - Happily Ever After(10)
Side Story 3.11 - Happily Ever After(11)
Side Story 3.12 - Happily Ever After(12)
Side Story 4.1 - Daily Life Of The Ducal Couple(1)
Side Story 4.2 - Daily Life Of The Ducal Couple(2)
Side Story 4.3 - Daily Life Of The Ducal Couple(3)
Side Story 4.4 - Daily Life Of The Ducal Couple(4)
Side Story 4.5 - Daily Life Of The Ducal Couple(5)
Side Story 4.6 - Daily Life Of The Ducal Couple(6)
Side Story 5.1 - Where Dream And Reality Meet
Side Story 5.2 - Where Dream And Reality Meet
Side Story 5.3 - Where Dream And Reality Meet (3)
Side Story 5.4 - Where Dream And Reality Meet
Side Story 5.5 - Where Dream And Reality Meet
Side Story 6.1 - In Another Future – Damian
Side Story 6.2 - In Another Future – Damian
Side Story 7.1 - The Beginning Of All Stories
Side Story 7.2 - The Beginning Of All Stories
Side Story 7.3 - The Beginning Of All Stories
Side Story 7.4 - The Beginning Of All Stories
Side Story 7.5 - The Beginning Of All Stories
Side Story 7.6 (End) - The Beginning Of All Stories
Categories Genre: Adult, All, Completed, Drama, Fantasy, Josei, Mature, Romance, Slice of Life, Smut, Supernatural Status: Completed ______
Total Chapters in book: 230
Estimated words: 523750 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2619(@200wpm)___ 2095(@250wpm)___ 1746(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 523750 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2619(@200wpm)___ 2095(@250wpm)___ 1746(@300wpm)
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Chapter 54 [part 2]
< — The Taran Duke’s Family Doctor — > (4)
“Anna, your employment contract has been terminated. You will be given a temporary employment contract for the time being.”
Jerome’s tone had a certain edge to it. Anna replied weakly and looked through the document on the table one by one. She then signed a lifelong confidentiality agreement to keep the events from her time as doctor a secret.
“You have broken our trust. You will not be allowed to go out until your temporary employment is over and contact will be limited to a minimal amount of people. You are forbidden from meeting the doctor.”
“…Yes.”
“Even after your employment period is over, you will be watched to see who you meet with. This will last until we are sure that you will adhere strictly to the contract of confidentiality you have signed. I suggest you don’t act in any manner that would create doubts.”
Living under surveillance with no known end. Anna realized how much of a mistake she’d made. Until she came to the Ducal House, she had little to no experience with treating nobles. She had no idea of the rules of the noble world and the habits of those living in it.
When she lived under the Duke, no one dared to treat her carelessly. They were all amicable and a few of her superiors treated her with respect. But she didn’t conduct herself cautiously as a noble’s doctor and was complacent. She would probably find out later, just how much she had been treated with generosity and humanely.
“If possible, can I meet Sir Philip one last time? He has taught me a lot. I would like to give him my last greetings.”
“I will ask Master.”
***
Philip knew something had gone wrong when Anna didn’t contact him for a day, and when she didn’t find him till the Duke returned, he knew it had completely gone astray.
When one looked at the Duchess’ current situation, one could assume that the Duchess would be desperate for a child. Hence, Philip thought that if the Duchess knew there was a cure, she would jump at the opportunity.
He couldn’t tell where things started to go wrong. Anna came to see him about ten days after the Duke returned, looking rather crest fallen.
“Milady refused to meet you, Philip. By now, his Grace the Duke has probably heard of the situation and knows everything. Don’t worry. I explained it well.”
A failure. Philip had already guessed so but when it was confirmed, he became frustrated. How come? How could he stop here when his goal was right in front of him?However his face did not reveal any of his internal anxiety.
“Anna, you are going through such a hard time because of me.”
“No. I was the one who was thoughtless. Sir Philip and I cannot meet anymore. I will also be quitting my post very soon.”
“Oh? Then Anna is receiving all the punishment from this. I feel bad, this happened because of me.”
‘This is the worst.’
To think Anna would be resigning as from her post as doctor. That meant his access to the Duke would be completely gone.
“It is a position more than I deserved. Everything is going back as it was.”
“When you told the Madam, you should not have said I was the Duke’s doctor. If his Grace the Duke says not to meet, the Duchess cannot readily agree to do so.”
“One cannot meet you and avoid the eyes watching you anyways.”
“Well, that is true.”
Philip appeared outwardly convinced but inwardly he clicked his tongue. What an inflexible woman. Because there were eyes on him, the best chance was when the Duke of Taran was absent. If the Duchess was firmly decided on seeing Philip, no one other than the Duke of Taran had the authority to stop it.
Of course, the Duke would hear of it later but if it means he could talk to the Duchess, Philip would do whatever he could.
“So, what do plan to do after quitting? If you quit, even to the Ducal House it’s a great loss of talent.” (Philip)
“Talent you say. I couldn’t find a cure for Milady and did nothing but prescribe headache medicine once or twice a month. On the contrary, I was over compensated.”
“…Headache?”
Philip’s eyes lit up momentarily.
“Migraines, it’s a common symptom among women.”
“Ah yes. It is a common symptom among women indeed.”
A touch of madness appeared in Philip’s eyes but disappeared as fast as it came. Anna didn’t discover anything.
“I know a very good prescription for headache. Perhaps you can call it compensation but I give it as a gift. The effect is really good.” (Philip)
“Isn’t that also part of your family’s vison? Such a precious thing…”
“I have no intention of making a living through medicine but Anna cannot live like me. If a good medicine can be of use to many people then it’s a good thing.”
“Ah. Philip. Thank you so much. Even till the end, you take care of me.”
“The prescription will be sent down in a few days. This time, the prescription will have all the herbs listed so you don’t have to worry about that part.”
Anna went back and a small smile spread across his lips as he mumbled to himself.
“Well then, shall I make a drug for headache?”
Never losing sight of even the smallest chance. This was Philip’s way of life.
Philip never did anything that would cause people to be suspicious of him. If he seemed even the slightest bit dangerous, the Duke of Taran would not have spared his life. The Philip that the Taran Duke knew was merely a stubborn and foolish old doctor.
The allied relationship between the Taran family and Philip’s family was a relationship at knife’s-edge. So the method of survival Philip chose was to lower himself.
Without Philip’s family, the Taran bloodline could not continue but Philip never tried to use that fact. The alliance between the two families could only last in the past because their interests aligned.
For generations, many lunatics headed the Taran family. Most seemed fine on the outside but inwardly they had a few screws lose. The late Duke was also something else. The only way Philip survived was by humoring the late Duke’s feelings. Compared to the late Duke, the current Taran Duke’s nature was rather clean.
The medicine to neutralize the mugwort’s efficacy was a final product made through repeated experiments filled with trial and error. The small treatments used before the final result were all written down in the notebook passed down from generation to generation.
‘Since the Duchess knows the vanilla scent…it has to be removed.’
Of course, the efficacy would fall. It would also take twice as much to neutralize the mugwort’s efficacy in one to three years and the possibility of pregnancy would also fall significantly. The rest was up to the heavens.
However, the heavens had never betrayed Philip before. It wasn’t a lie to say he knew a very effective medicine for headache. There was certainly such a medicine in his family’s vision.
All he had to do was make a new drug by mixing the prescription of the headache medicine and that of the neutralizing medicine. It may take some time but his talent in medicine was acknowledged by even his late father who was stingy with praise.
***
Sometime later, Anna got her hands on the prescription for the headache medicine. Philip left Roam not long after she received it. As always, the eyes watching Philip followed him till he had completely left the city of Roam then they withdrew their surveillance.
Anna looked at the prescription in wonder.
“So one could combine herbs this way. How revolutionary.”
She tested it on herself when she got a headache. The effect was beyond expectations. Usually when one took medicine for headache, the feeling of heaviness in one’s head would continue for a short while but when she took this medicine, her head felt clear and light like waking up in the morning after a refreshing sleep.
Anna began prescribing the medicine to women in the castle that complained of headaches and their reaction was no different from Anna’s. Sometimes the women that suffered from frequent migraines would flock to Anna to ask for a month’s worth of medicine.
When Lucia called Anna in for a headache, Anna brought in the new drug.
“Anna, the medicine this time works really well.”
As Lucia’s periodic migraines tended to increase her irritability, Lucia truly admired the quick calming effect of the medicine.
“If you like it, I can make a sufficient amount before I leave.”
“I’d appreciate that.”
Translator’s Corner:
*Do I want to strangle a certain someone? Why, yes I do.
Total Chapters in book: 230
Estimated words: 523750 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2619(@200wpm)___ 2095(@250wpm)___ 1746(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 523750 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 2619(@200wpm)___ 2095(@250wpm)___ 1746(@300wpm)
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