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

Chapter 162, Han Fei Enters Xinzheng with a Feast (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

"Dr. Feng must have left behind more than just this one person, right?" Xu Qing asked.

“Of course, my late husband served as a senior physician for many years, so he would not have only associated with this one person.”

"However, I can't hand over the other people's cases to the Imperial Physician for the time being. After all, the Imperial Physician doesn't want to sever ties with me so quickly, does he?"

Luo Jing looked at Xu Qing with a slight smile on her face, but a hint of nervousness flashed in her beautiful eyes.

The reason she dared not entrust her entire network of connections to Xu Qing was because she was worried that Xu Qing would turn his back on her. Although Xu Qing had a good reputation, which of those who were successful in the court was not cunning and ruthless?

If Xu Qing takes advantage of her and leaves, she'll have nowhere to cry.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing gave Luo Jing a deep look. He had thought this was a one-off deal, with everyone owing each other nothing after the money and goods were exchanged.

But Luo Jing wasn't stupid; she knew that only under his protection could she secure the Feng family's assets, so she wanted to cooperate with him long-term.

She is indeed somewhat cunning, but my lady, I am no saint either.

Xu Qing then revealed a playful smile, sizing up Luo Jing as he spoke.
"It seems Madam hasn't given up on her desire for me? Does she really intend for Qing to become your bedmate?"

Hearing Xu Qing's lewd words, Luo Jing tightly crossed her hands, her heart filled with tension, and she subconsciously wanted to take two steps back.

But a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, a touch of grievance rose between her brows, and she looked at Xu Qing with ripples in her beautiful eyes.

"I am but a plain and unattractive woman, unworthy of the Imperial Physician's eye, much less his body. How could I dare to harbor any improper thoughts toward you?"

"I had no choice but to resort to this measure in order to save the family property left by my late husband. Please forgive me."

Luo Jing's voice was aggrieved yet tinged with a hint of coquettishness, especially when paired with her pretty face, giving the impression of a reserved woman forced to compromise by life's circumstances.

Despite Luo Jing's beauty, Xu Qing remained calm.

The fact that Luo Jing presented the first person to be mentioned was someone of high rank like the Junior Minister of Justice, which is enough to show that there are many more people in the official records in the other party's possession.

Xu Qing understood that the best way for him to remain in power in the court and prevent others from provoking him was to become someone that no one could afford to offend, rather than becoming complacent based on temporary favor.

Luo Jing's network of connections could just meet his needs, and he didn't mind cooperating with her for a long time for the sake of this network.

As for Luo Jing's allure, he felt he could resist it.

If they can't stop it, at most they'll inherit Doctor Feng's network of connections, along with his concubines and the Feng family's assets, taking all of his belongings into their own pockets.

Xu Qing shook his head slightly in his heart. Of course, this inhuman beastly thought was just a joke.

Although Luo Jing's innate physique as a widow held some allure for him, he wouldn't use a modern weapon against an old-fashioned target unless he was certain that Luo Jing was truly alright.

The old A8 was good, but Xu Qing still found it hard to accept that the old A8 was prone to accidents.

"No wonder Doctor Feng chose to leave his estate to his wife on his deathbed," Xu Qing said with a smile.

Seeing that Xu Qing agreed, Luo Jing maintained her smile and walked to the table, picked up the wine pot and poured a glass of wine for herself and Xu Qing respectively.

"From now on, I will rely on the Imperial Physician for protection. I hope you can help me drive away those lecherous men with ill intentions," Luo Jing said.

"Of course, but Madam, you mustn't expect the horse to run without feeding it," Xu Qing said, taking the wine cup.

Seeing Xu Qing's amused gaze, Luo Jing couldn't help but misinterpret Xu Qing's words. Suddenly, the smile on her face couldn't hold back, and her breathing became rapid for a moment, but she managed to maintain her expression.

"Of course." Luo Jing lowered her head slightly, not daring to look at Xu Qing, but her wine glass clinked with Xu Qing's.

“Madam, have I ever told you that you are really easy to bully?” Xu Qing said, looking at Luo Jing.

Luo Jing's coy and hesitant demeanor is just like a flower protecting its nectar, but after encountering Xu Qing, the bee collecting nectar, she slightly reveals a crack in her tightly closed petals, wanting to lure Xu Qing forward to collect nectar, but not giving him a place to land.

Upon hearing this, Luo Jing only sighed slightly, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes. She was originally a weak woman, and she was only pretending to be strong in order to protect this huge family business.

Xu Qing looked at Luo Jing without saying anything more, and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp, which was considered as his acceptance of the cooperation.

Luo Jing didn't say anything more and drank the wine with Xu Qing.

“I hope you will remember your words and show your sincerity regularly. After all, you don’t want to see the family property left by your husband taken away by others, do you?” Xu Qing said.

Luo Jing was able to use her network of connections to entice him, and he was also able to use his family fortune to threaten Luo Jing, making her afraid to have too many ulterior motives.

"Don't worry, Imperial Physician, I understand," Luo Jing said softly, her head bowed.

Having achieved his goal, Xu Qing lost interest in drinking with Luo Jing any longer. He took the cloth, said goodbye, and prepared to leave.

Luo Jing only politely tried to persuade Xu Qing to stay a couple of times before sending someone to take her away.

After Xu Qing left, Luo Jing placed her hand on her thigh and, upon feeling the metallic fishnet stockings, returned to her Jing Ni state.

"The plan is initially complete. Now we need to strike while the iron is hot, but the other party's personality is a concern."

Xu Qing's unpredictable personality made her difficult to understand, which made it impossible for her to formulate a detailed plan for him.

"It seems we can only take it one step at a time and deal with whatever comes our way."

Jingni watched Xu Qing's departing figure, a hint of solemnity flashing across her face. Two maids disguised as assassins from the Luo Wang organization entered and began clearing away the wine and food from the table.

Jing Ni got up and walked towards her room. As she reached the door, she inexplicably turned her head and glanced at the hairpin that had fallen under the table. It was the hairpin that had fallen when Xu Qing subdued her earlier.

Looking at the hairpin, Jingni couldn't help but think of the strange things that had happened to her body before.

"It seems we should leave some room for maneuver in the future."

A strange emotion, which even she herself did not notice, flashed in Jing Ni's eyes before she continued walking toward her room.

Escorted by the housekeeper, Xu Qing returned to her home.

After taking off his clothes, Xu Qing changed into a set of martial arts techniques and began to study the loss of color in the world and the rejuvenation of all things.

Xu Qing sat cross-legged on the bed. As he circulated the Evergreen Technique, the purple energy in his dantian began to circulate according to the method of fading the color of heaven and earth.

A hazy gray Tai Chi diagram slowly formed beneath him, but under Xu Qing's control, the Tai Chi diagram did not unfold, remaining within the size of his body.

"The divine spirit resides in the Purple Palace, the vital energy locks the Mysterious Pass; seizing the pivot of creation, stealing the reverse scales of Yin and Yang."

Xu Qing activated the technique that caused the world to lose its color, and the originally black and white Tai Chi diagram began to have the black part encroaching on the white part.

Seeing that the loss of color in the world could be successfully integrated into Tai Chi, Xu Qing was secretly delighted. He had succeeded in this first step. So he began to use Yin Yang Tai Chi as the basis to operate the method of rejuvenating all things.

Then, just as Xu Qing was about to integrate it into his body, the originally stable Tai Chi suddenly began to shake, and the internal energy within Xu Qing's body began to stir.

Seeing this, Xu Qing could only quickly stop his practice and cease using the Rejuvenation of All Things technique. Fortunately, both Rejuvenation of All Things and Evergreen Technique are relatively gentle techniques, which prevented Xu Qing from injuring himself.

"I still failed. It seems I can't simply incorporate the loss of color in the world and the rejuvenation of all things into Tai Chi. Instead, I need to comprehend the principles within them to complete the Tai Chi philosophy."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Xu Qing's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Although his attempt failed, he had determined his path, and all that remained was to figure it out and keep trying.

Xu Qing understood that in order to complete his own Tai Chi path, he could not simply imitate and learn the Tai Chi created by Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang in later generations. That was not his own, and besides, he could not understand its profound meaning.

"It seems I still need to cultivate two separate techniques; I can't expect to achieve it all at once."

Xu Qing opened the bamboo slip that had lost its color and began to study and cultivate it.

As a disciple of He Guanzi, the former leader of the Heavenly Sect, he must first learn the Heavenly Sect's own techniques. Otherwise, he can't possibly use the Human Sect's Rejuvenation Technique to fight against Xiaoyaozi in next year's Heavenly War.

After a night of cultivation, Xu Qing did not go to the Imperial Hospital the next day, but instead carried his medicine box to the outside of the Han King's Palace.

At this time, people had already lined up outside the palace to see a doctor, but the line was 60-70% shorter than before, and the medical officers and guards of the Imperial Hospital had already set up tents.

After giving a few simple instructions, Xu Qing began seeing patients.

While Xu Qing was busy treating patients, Right Sima Liu Yi left Xinzheng with resentment and fear, leading his army toward the border.

Outside Xinzheng City, the barren fields and withered trees exude desolation.

A young man dressed in a white scholar's robe stood on either side of the road, leading an old white horse, silently watching the army drive past him.

This person was none other than Han Fei, who had returned to Korea from Xiaoshengxianzhuang. Han Fei should have arrived in Xinzheng several days earlier.

However, in order to see the current situation in Korea in person, he deliberately chose another route and missed the people sent by King Han to welcome him, thus delaying his return to Xinzheng.

A glint of light flashed in Han Fei's eyes as he watched the South Korean military flag and the Liu-character flag drive past him.

"This direction leads to the border. It seems my fourth brother's situation is even worse than I imagined," Han Fei thought to himself.

After the army left, Han Fei led the old horse onto the main road and headed towards Xinzheng.

Looking at the majestic city walls of Xinzheng not far away, a complex light flashed in Han Fei's eyes.

"Xinzheng, I'm back."

"Those who wanted to see me, and those who didn't, I've come back now."

Han Fei mounted his old white horse and headed towards Xinzheng, but after taking two steps, the horse suddenly stopped and began pawing at the ground.

"Brother Ma, please bear with me a little longer. I haven't had a drink for several days. When we get back to Xinzheng, I will definitely treat you to the best wine."

Han Fei looked helpless and pleaded with the old horse.

Passersby, seeing Han Fei's appearance, all moved away, thinking they had encountered a lunatic; who invites a horse for drinks?

Upon hearing Han Fei's words, the white old horse pawed its front hooves, as if it had heard Han Fei's words, and galloped wildly towards Xinzheng.

"Ahhh, Brother Ma, slow down."

Han Fei gripped the reins with both hands and shouted in a panic.

(End of this chapter)