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

Chapter 193, Zhang Liang Comes to Seek Me (Bonus Chapter, Requesting Monthly Tickets)

After a night of working, Xu Qing didn't stay in bed the next day, but got up early from Zi Nu's bed.

"Get some rest. I need to go to the Imperial Hospital for my shift," Xu Qing said, gently kissing Zi Nu's forehead.

Still half asleep, Zi Nu reached out and hugged Xu Qing, pressing Xu Qing's head into her arms.

Only after Xu Qing's epic lung attack did Zi Nu release her hand.

“Alright, go ahead,” Zi Nu said.

After taking a couple of greedy breaths, Xu Qing straightened his clothes and left Zilan Pavilion, heading towards the Imperial Hospital.

Xu Qing was walking through the corridor of the Han King's Palace when she saw someone blocking her way as soon as she turned a corner.

"Imperial Physician," the newcomer said, bowing to Xu Qing.

"Zheng Yang, what are you doing here? Is there something you need?" Xu Qing asked, looking at the person in front of him.

The person who stopped him was Zheng Yang, the Junior Minister of Justice of the State of Han, who was also one of the first six people he promoted and was proficient in the Legalist school of thought.

"I have important matters to discuss with you, so I took the liberty of stopping you on your way to the Imperial Hospital," Zheng Yang said.

"It's nothing, what happened?" Xu Qing waved his hand and said.

"The Minister of Justice was killed by ghost soldiers last night. I came here this morning to report the news, along with the General and Prime Minister Zhang," Zheng Yang said in a deep voice.

Xu Qing was taken aback upon hearing this. Si Kou's death was within his expectations. After all, in the original story, Ji Wuye used ghost soldiers to kill all five of Zhang Kaidi's capable subordinates, leaving Zhang Kaidi all alone.

Xu Qing hadn't expected that Ji Wuye would be so impatient as to kill Wang Kai that very day.

"What does the King say about this matter?" Xu Qing asked.

"The king was terrified, but he didn't say much. However, he still demanded an investigation into the ghost soldiers' robbery of the funds and put Yao Feng, who was in charge of military affairs in the Prime Minister's office, in charge of the case."

After Zheng Yang finished speaking, he looked at Xu Qing with a hesitant expression, as if he wanted to say something.

In the original story, Yao Feng was the second to be killed, followed by Nangong Ling, Li Xi, and Nangong Cuo. Xu Qing didn't care about the fate of these five people.

What he cared about was when Ji Wuye would incite a mutiny among the border troops, so he could send someone to put an end to his plans.

"Imperial Physician Commander," Zheng Yang called softly, looking at the lost Xu Qing.

Xu Qing glanced at Zheng Yang, who seemed hesitant to speak, and said in a deep voice.
“I know what you’re thinking; you want the position of Minister of Justice. But I can tell you, if you take the position of Minister of Justice, you’ll lose your life within three days.”

Zheng Yang was taken aback upon hearing this, but as a practitioner of the Legalist school, he quickly recovered and said with a hint of fear on his face.
You mean, a ghost?

"Be careful what you say. There are some things you should know for yourself. After you go back, don't worry about anything, and don't even think about investigating Wang Kai and the ghost soldiers' robbery of the funds. This is for your own good." Xu Qing interrupted Zheng Yang.

"Yes, I understand. Thank you for your reminder."

Zheng Yang looked at Xu Qing with lingering fear. He was very glad that he had asked Xu Qing first, which saved his life.

"If there's nothing else, you should leave the palace. If possible, it's best to stay home on the side of illness during this time and avoid getting into trouble."

"promise."

Xu Qing patted Zheng Yang on the shoulder and headed towards the Imperial Hospital. Zheng Yang bowed respectfully to Xu Qing, and only got up and left the palace after Xu Qing had gone far away.

After arriving at the Imperial Medical Academy, Xu Qing gave a brief, standard address before heading to Mingzhu Palace.

Mingzhu Palace, Baixiang Hall.

When the Tide Demoness saw Xu Qing approaching, she smelled the scent of green tangerines.

"You really like eating green tangerines lately. Are green tangerines this delicious in season?" the Tide Fairy asked in surprise.

"It's alright. I guess I'm more used to sour food. After all, I like fish to have a slightly fishy taste when I eat it," Xu Qing joked, leaning back on the bed.

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in the eyes of the Tide Demoness; she naturally knew what Xu Qing was talking about. "You rascal~ Did you go out of the city with Han Fei yesterday?" the Tide Demoness asked, crushing the medicinal flowers.

"That's right, Ji Wuye asked you to ask me, didn't he? It's nothing serious, he just wants to win me over."

Xu Qing recounted what happened with Han Fei in Broken Soul Valley yesterday. He told the Tide Demoness about it, and she would naturally cover it up for him and tell Ji Wuye.

"So that's how it is. Ji Wuye's worries were not unfounded. Han Fei couldn't hold back any longer."

The fairy sighed, scraped off a bit of the spice with her fingernail, smelled it, and then put the two medicinal flowers into the medicine pot.

"Everyone could guess Han Fei's intentions in choosing that time to return last year. However, he was neither favored nor had any support base, so he naturally had to choose the right opportunity if he wanted to enter the court."

Xu Qing echoed this sentiment before changing the subject to Zheng Yang, whom she had just encountered.

“I met Zheng Yang on the way here. He told me that Wang Kai was dead and that he wanted to try to improve his skills, but I refused.”

“Good riddance. Ji Wuye’s target is not just Wang Kai. Once he becomes the Minister of Justice, he will inevitably have to investigate the ghost soldiers’ robbery of the funds. Then he will be the next to die.”

"I expected Ji Wuye to take the opportunity to eliminate Zhang Kaidi's power, but I'm curious when he plans to instigate a mutiny among the border troops?"

Upon hearing Xu Qing's question, Chao Nu Yao stopped making incense, turned to look at Xu Qing, her charming eyes filled with affection.

"Are you also eager to take this opportunity to deal with Han Yu?"

Xu Qing nodded slightly, which was taken as an admission.

The seductive enchantress sat down beside the bed, leaned down and rested her body on Xu Qing's shoulder, reached out and stroked Xu Qing's face, her eyes filled with seductive charm.

“He didn’t say it explicitly, but I guess he probably wants to deal with Zhang Kaidi first, and then deal with Liu Yi and Han Yu,” Chao Nu Yao said, leaning on Xu Qing’s shoulder.

Xu Qing put one arm around Chao Nu Yao and slipped the other hand inside his black palace robe, eliciting a coquettish sigh from Chao Nu Yao.

"Don't rush, how do you plan to deal with Liu Yi and Han Yu?" Chao Nu Yao asked.

“If Ji Wuye is willing to make a move, I’d be happy to sit back and reap the benefits,” Xu Qing said.

According to the original story, Zhang Kaidi would eventually have to find Han Fei to protect himself. After Han Fei intervened in the ghost soldiers' robbery of the supplies, Ji Wuye's plan would fail.

Han Fei's intervention in the ghost soldiers' robbery of supplies was the opportune moment for him to strike. At that time, he only needed to do a little something to buy Ji Wuye some time, which would force Ji Wuye to start a mutiny in the border army ahead of time to deal with Liu Yi and Han Yu.

"So, according to you, Ji Wuye's plan this time is going to fail?" the Tide Demoness asked, blinking.

"Who knows? Let's not talk about that anymore. I recently learned a new massage technique, let me show you."

"You impatient little man, be gentle."

After leaving Mingzhu Palace, Xu Qing went to Hu Meiren's palace again, exchanged a few jokes with her, and then returned to the Imperial Hospital.

After a busy day, Xu Qing returned home to rest. He had stayed at Zilan Pavilion for two consecutive nights, and he had to continue practicing his sword tonight. He couldn't afford to become too engrossed in the pleasures of love.

The next day, when Xu Qing entered the palace, he heard the news of Yao Feng's death, and the task of investigating the ghost soldiers' robbery of the funds fell to Nangong Ling.

Xu Qing simply restrained his subordinates, not wanting them to get involved and cause trouble for themselves.

They simply remained silent observers, watching how things unfolded.

In the following days, Nangong Ling, Li Xi, and Nangong Cuo died one after another at the hands of the ghost soldiers, and Zhang Kaidi began to get anxious.

The spring equinox is approaching.

As Xu Qing leisurely returned home, she was greeted by an unexpected person at her doorstep.

"Liang greets the Imperial Physician."

(End of this chapter)