Pei Manor—
Pei Jian, carrying several packets of Chinese medicine, found the steward.
“This is a prescription from Guo Taiyi in the palace.
It has an excellent calming effect. Divide it into ten doses, each dose to be boiled three times and given to the young lady.”
The steward hurriedly took it:
“Yes.”
Pei Jian turned and walked towards the courtyard.
The steward hurried after him:
“Sir, where are you going?”
“I’m going to see Xi Jun.” Pei Jian said with concern.
“Young lady, young lady…”
The steward hesitated.
Pei Jian turned around, his face suddenly serious: “What’s wrong with the young lady?
Why are you stuttering?”
The steward then said: “The young lady… she’s not at home.”
“What? Didn’t I tell you to watch over her, don’t let her run around?”
The steward trembled: “We did watch the door, but the young lady went out through the window, and so did that Xue Huan.”
“Who is Xue Huan?”
Pei Jian felt the name was somewhat familiar.
“It’s the little slave who was bought by the manor a few years ago. I saw Xue Huan harnessing the carriage early this morning.
I didn’t pay attention, until I sent someone to deliver lunch, I found out that the young lady had already jumped out of the window!
It seems that Xue Huan was instructed to harness the carriage by the young lady!”
“What?!” Pei Jian was surprised.
…
Chang'an Zhuque Street—
It was morning, bustling with people.
The hawkers' cries and the expressions of the people coming and going all conveyed a sense of peace and stability. This was a prosperous era for the Great Tang Dynasty, and the people were living a relatively affluent life.
The Red Tea Case and the disappearance of the bride had been solved, allowing them to live a stable life.
A luxuriously decorated carriage stopped on the street, a young man with a delicate face standing in front, as if waiting for something.
Seeing this scene, people coming and going were amazed, secretly wondering whose carriage it was.
Not long after, Zheng Qing walked up from the front.
He had said goodbye to Li Dan and was about to return to his residence.
Now that he had finished planning what needed to be done in the coming period, all that remained was to implement each detail.
He opened the system and began to exchange.
【Special Skills:
Heal the Sick and Save the Dying: 2000 Reputation Points.
After exchange, the host can obtain the true legacy of the Medicine King, able to solve any kind of difficult disease!】
Exchange!
【Miraculous Rejuvenation: 2000 Reputation Points.
After exchange, the host can be familiar with the pathology, miraculously activate blood circulation and dispel stagnation. The treatment of injuries and external wounds can be immediate!】
Exchange!
As for everything else, he wasn't in a hurry for now.
He would go to the Ghost Market again later. After the death of Yuanlai and the others in the Ghost Market last night, the Chang'an Red Tea was gradually coming to an end.
And that was the last time the high-ranking officials would have their wild party!
One gold ingot, one tael of tea!
He had sold a lot last night, and now he was considered to be wealthy. After all, when you're out and about, you need to have some money to spend, don't you?
He looked at the street vendors and the people coming and going around him, and a different kind of emotion grew in his heart.
This peaceful and stable life, living in this era, seemed like a good thing.
When Xue Huan saw Zheng Qing approaching, he couldn't help but smile, his childlike face full of innocence. He said to the carriage next to him:
“Miss, you're really a fortune teller!
The person we're waiting for is here!”
Inside the carriage, Xi Jun lifted the curtain.
She looked ahead, and when she saw Zheng Qing approaching, she couldn't help but show a joy mixed with a bit of shyness.
When Zheng Qing walked over, Xue Huan stepped forward and bowed:
“I am Xue Huan, I pay my respects to the Imperial Censor.”
Zheng Qing looked at Xue Huan:
“I feel very unfamiliar with you, I don't know you.
Who are you?”
Xue Huan grinned:
“You don't need to know me, just know my young lady!
Imperial Censor, please get in the carriage. My young lady wants to invite you to a banquet to repay you for saving her life that day!”
Zheng Qing understood:
“Are you the Pei Manor's slave?”
Xue Huan nodded:
“Yes.”
Zheng Qing got on the carriage and saw Xi Jun sitting inside.
She was wearing a light pink dress today, and though she wasn't wearing any makeup, her face was very delicate.
She had a good foundation. Sitting there, she had a touch of shyness like an unmarried young lady.
As Zheng Qing came in and sat down, Xi Jun said with a slight hint of a different emotion:
“Before, you always entered my house without my permission, but why didn't you come to see me last night and this morning?”
Zheng Qing explained:
“Last night I went to see the emperor. The emperor was busy with government affairs, and I waited until now. Now I still want to go back and rest.”
Xi Jun nodded:
“It seems that Zheng Imperial Censor is also a busy man. It's a bother to you today.”
Zheng Qing smiled:
“Not at all, not at all.
How is your body? You were jolted around last night, and it was quite dangerous. Are you feeling unwell anywhere?”
“Thank you for your concern, Imperial Censor, Xi Jun is fine.
I just had a high fever last night, as if I had a long dream. Now I have recovered, you don't need to worry about it.”
Zheng Qing said with concern:
“I came back from the emperor's residence, and I saw the imperial physicians inside. Do you need me to call one for you?
This time, the emperor remembers my contribution. If I ask for an imperial physician, the emperor should agree.”
“Thank you, Imperial Censor. I'm fine now, and the banquet today is to thank you.
If we keep talking about my situation, it's not good.” Xi Jun said seriously.
The carriage moved slowly and arrived at a restaurant two streets away, with a small courtyard, and its decoration was not bad.
The two of them sat in a small pavilion overlooking the water.
The wine and food prepared were very exquisite.
Xi Jun personally poured wine for him:
“Thank you, Imperial Censor, for saving my life last night. If not, Xi Jun would surely have fallen into the hands of the thieves, and the consequences would have been dire.”
“It's my duty, please don't be so polite, Miss Xi Jun.”
“Imperial Censor, please have a good time and don't be polite.
Xi Jun will play the zither for you.”
…
The Crown Prince's Residence—
Lu Lingfeng stood at the front waiting, but after waiting for a long time, he still did not see the Crown Prince summoned him.
Bai Shan came over:
“Zhong Lang Jiang, His Highness the Crown Prince has been busy with government affairs lately and has no time to summon you. Why don't you come back another day?”
Lu Lingfeng smiled:
“The secretary doesn't know, Lu Lingfeng was ordered by the Crown Prince to secretly investigate the Chang'an Red Tea case.
Therefore, no matter what, please announce it.”
After finishing, he politely bowed.
Bai Shan was a little helpless, but he still said:
“Alright.”
But after waiting for a long time, Bai Shan came back:
“Zhong Lang Jiang, His Highness the Crown Prince is really too busy to spare the time.
Moreover, he has already returned to his bedchamber to rest after the morning court. Don't wait anymore, please come back another day.”
Lu Lingfeng's face stiffened:
“Does His Highness the Crown Prince know that I'm waiting here?”
“He knows.”
Bai Shan replied.
“Then why doesn't he summon me?” Lu Lingfeng pressed.
“Zhong Lang Jiang, you're asking like that, you're putting me in a difficult position.”
Bai Shan replied helplessly.
This level of roundaboutness is not something he can participate in. He's just a middleman!
Lu Lingfeng clasped his fists:
“Then thank you, secretary.”
…
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