People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 109, Zi Nu's Gentleness, Madam Mingzhu is in Trouble (Bonus Chapter!)

The next morning, Xu Qing packed his medicine chest and went to the Imperial Hospital. After selecting three physicians, he went to see patients.

As always, powerful figures seeking to gain prestige sent people to deliver medicinal herbs. However, this time, the carriage led by the Fourth Young Master Han Yu was no longer that of the Fourth Young Master, but rather by General Ji Wuye.

No matter who brought them, Xu Qing accepted them all and then began her day of seeing patients.

Since she started seeing patients, Xu Qing has been busy receiving one patient after another.

Under the tent, Xu Qing had just seen a patient off and, without even having time to rest, picked up a brush and began writing furiously on bamboo slips.

"Next," Xu Qing called out, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Before Xu Qing could even look up at the next patient, a purple handkerchief appeared in front of him, its faint fragrance lingering in his nostrils.

Smelling the familiar fragrance, Xu Qing looked up and saw Zi Nu, dressed in a purple robe, smiling radiantly at him.

Before Xu Qing could speak, Zi Nu leaned forward slightly, her slender waist bending down, and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief in her jade-like hand.

The fragrance of orchids on the handkerchief mingled with the delicate scent of Zi Nu's wrist, wafting towards her. She felt the handkerchief gently brush against her cheek, wiping away her sweat.

Looking at Zi Nu's pretty face, and especially noticing the seriousness in her beautiful eyes, Xu Qing's heart skipped a beat.

At that moment, he felt as if he were surrounded by a spring breeze, with the lazy sunlight shining on him, as if everything in the world was filled with gentleness and tenderness.

After wiping Xu Qing's face clean, Zi Nu slowly sat down opposite Xu Qing, her eyes full of smiles, and said...

"Imperial Physician, it's been a long time."

A gentle voice surrounded Xu Qing's ears, and Xu Qing's heart pounded.

Xu Qing hurriedly gathered the bamboo slips on the table and said to Zi Nu...
"It's Miss Zi Nu! It's been a long time. Are you still feeling unwell today?"

"This is all thanks to you. Because of you, our Zilanxuan business has reached new heights. I've been working really hard these past few days and have been having trouble sleeping at night."

"As the saying goes, a mental illness requires a mental cure. Although what I have is not exactly a mental illness, it was caused by the Imperial Physician. Therefore, I would like to trouble you to prescribe a calming medicine for me."

Zi Nu propped her chin up with one hand on the table, tilted her head slightly, and looked at Xu Qing with a smile.

Looking at the purple-clad woman, a strange look flashed in Xu Qing's eyes. Thanks to the training he received from Chao Nu Yao and Hu Meiren, he had developed a strong resistance to alluring and seductive temptations.

But no one told him that Zi Nu also had such a pure and gentle side!

However, Xu Qing quickly came to his senses. He admitted that Zi Nu was very beautiful and it was hard for him to resist, but he also understood that Zi Nu's purpose could not be so simple.

Zi Nu herself is an expert in medicine, and Zi Lan Xuan already has its own specially made calming medicine, so why would she need his prescription?
"Is that so? Miss Zi Nu, please extend your hand so I can take your pulse," Xu Qing said with a smile.

"it is good."

Zi Nu stretched out her arm and placed it on the pulse-taking pad, allowing Xu Qing to take her pulse.

Looking at that slender, fair wrist, Xu Qing couldn't help but recall the scene of that wrist and the purple handkerchief swaying in front of her eyes just now.

Noticing that Xu Qing seemed a little distracted, Zi Nu said softly
"Imperial Physician, if you are too tired, you can rest for a while before taking my pulse."

"No problem."

Xu Qing placed his hand on Zi Nu's wrist and began to take her pulse.

"It's not like you've never eaten or seen anything before. It's just wiping your sweat. Lady Hu and Madam Mingzhu have done it for you countless times. Don't be like Xiao Chunan, easily manipulated."

As Xu Qing took the pulse, he kept reminding himself.

After a moment, Xu Qing withdrew his hand and said...
“Miss Zi Nu, your health is fine, you're just a little tired. I'll prescribe some medicine for you.” Xu Qing picked up a brush and bamboo slips and began to write a calming prescription.

Seeing Xu Qing writing diligently, Zi Nu resumed her original posture, propping her head up and looking at Xu Qing intently with admiration in her eyes.

It is said that serious men are the most attractive. If such a man is also exceptionally handsome, Zi Nu thinks that he is a perfect painting, pleasing to the eye.

However, she didn't forget the real reason she came to see Xu Qing. Her small mouth opened and closed slightly as she softly spoke...

"I heard yesterday that the Imperial Physician was attacked by some thugs on his way home after treating the Prime Minister. Are you alright?"

Xu Qing looked up at Zi Nu, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He knew that Zi Nu was well-informed, but the fact that she brought this up on purpose meant that she had something else to say.

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Zi Nu. I'm fine."

Xu Qing gently blew on the ink on the bamboo strip and handed it to Zi Nu.

"I have already looked at the prescription. It contains only common medicinal herbs. Miss Zi Nu can go to the side to line up and get it, or you can find a pharmacy to get the medicine yourself."

"Imperial Physician, you must be careful. You haven't fulfilled your promise to me yet. I happen to have recently acquired a rare medicinal herb, and I hope you can help me identify it."

Zi Nu smiled and accepted the bamboo strip Xu Qing handed her. She stood up, leaned close to Xu Qing's ear, and whispered something.
"Perhaps this herb can solve your current problem."

Xu Qing gave Zi Nu a deep look, while she smiled slightly and turned to leave.

Zi Nu strode away into the distance with her long, beautiful legs, the silver beaded hairpins on her head clinking slightly, making a crisp sound.

As the purple-clad figure walked further and further away, Xu Qing's expression turned solemn as he began to ponder the meaning of what the purple-clad woman had said to him.

"Does this mean they know some hidden story about Zhang Kaidi's illness? Or is there some clue about the Scorpion Clan's assassination attempt on me?"

Whether it's the former or the latter, this is what Xu Qing needs, and Zi Nu's meaning is also very clear: if you want to get the information, go to Zi Lan Xuan to find her.

Are we going to Zilan Pavilion? This time it's for serious business, and even if Hu Meiren and Chao Nu Yao knew, they wouldn't say anything.

Of course, since we were already there, we couldn't resist experiencing the charm of Zilan Pavilion.

Xu Qing quickly made his decision; he was determined to go to Zilanxuan this time. He said that even Jesus couldn't stop him!
After calming herself down, Xu Qing continued seeing patients.

As dusk fell, the crowd dispersed once more, and Xu Qing's busy day came to an end.

Xu Qing summoned the three accompanying physicians and addressed them.
"The three of you and the guards will pack your things later. I have some personal matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

"promise."

The three of them naturally had no objections, bowed to Xu Qing, and went about their own business.

Xu Qing packed his medicine kit and was about to leave when two figures rushed up to him and stopped him.

The two men who arrived were physicians from the Imperial Medical Academy. They looked anxious and their foreheads were covered in sweat, clearly having run all the way here.

"The Imperial Physician has encountered an accident. You must come back to the palace with me immediately," the physician said anxiously.

"What happened?" Xu Qing asked.

"Lady Mingzhu has run into trouble with her perfume blending. The other two imperial physicians are at a loss and have no choice but to ask you to come over," another physician said anxiously.

Updates will resume normally tomorrow at 11:20 AM.
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