You've already caught the embroidered ball, and you still say it's not my husband?

"Master, Madam, please let me explain! I'm here to treat Miss Su's illness, not to become her son-in-law!"

"If that's the case, why did you accept the Su family's embroidered ball in front of everyone?"

"Well... I'm not quite sure either. There was just a sudden gust of wind, and then... the hydrangea flew into my hand."

In the main hall of the Su family home, a young man with a medicine box slung over his shoulder was trying his best to explain, although his tone was somewhat guilty.

The man's name was Lu Xuan, and he had been in this world for eighteen years.

Not long ago, he suddenly activated the system that was essential for transmigrators.

The system name is 【救了幺】.

As long as he passes through a specific location or comes into contact with a person or thing, he may trigger an order to treat and save lives. Completing the order will earn him a system reward.

So Lu Xuan became an itinerant doctor (a doctor who travels around to treat people, also known as a wandering physician), saving lives and healing the wounded.

Today, he rode his little donkey from Qingyang County to Yunzhou City. While passing through an alley, he triggered an order for a poor family who had contracted a serious lung disease.

In ancient times, lung disease was almost synonymous with terminal illness!

But for Lu Xuan, who had a system at his disposal and astonishing medical skills, it was no problem at all.

He easily cured the patient, completed the order, and received the system reward of the Cloud-Seeking Hand (max level), which allows him to retrieve objects remotely.

Seeing that the alley was deserted and having nothing else to do, he decided to try out the new martial art he had acquired.

He casually raised his hand and grabbed at the sky at a 45-degree angle—

Just two streets away, the Su family was holding a ball-drawing contest to find a husband for their eldest daughter, Su Qingwan, who was suffering from a strange illness.

Lu Xuan's cultivation level was very high, and his max-level Cloud-Piercing Hand technique was incredibly powerful. By sheer coincidence, he managed to snatch the embroidered ball that the Su family had used for the marriage proposal...

Lu Xuan was both amused and exasperated. He wanted to run away on his donkey immediately, but then a "ding" sounded in his mind, and the system had placed a new order.

Let him treat that critically ill eldest daughter of the Su family!

"I have some medical knowledge. I will leave immediately after examining the young lady... I hope you, sir and madam, will grant my request!"

Lu Xuan clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Master Su and Madam Su, his tone and posture both polite and appropriate.

He didn't want to be a live-in son-in-law of the Su family; he just wanted to complete the order, receive the system reward, and leave.

In the main seat of the hall, Madam Su, Wang Yueru, dressed in a dignified and luxurious manner, raised her eyebrows, assuming that Lu Xuan was making excuses.

Her almond-shaped eyes glared at him, and she looked down at him, questioning, "What, do you think you're looking down on my Qingwan?"

"No, no, Madam, that's not what I meant!" Lu Xuan quickly denied.

snort!

Madam Su snorted coldly, her expression softening slightly.

She then raised her voice and, like a peddler introducing her own daughter to Lu Xuan, said, "My Qingwan is eighteen years old. Her beauty goes without saying—a face like a lotus blossom, willow-leaf eyebrows, peach-blossom eyes, skin as smooth as jade…she's like a beauty straight out of a painting!"

"Qingwan not only possessed a beauty that could topple kingdoms, but also the virtue of a devoted wife and mother. From a young age, she studied literature and calligraphy, and was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She was gentle and virtuous..."

Mrs. Su beamed with delight, praising her daughter again and again.

She picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, smacked her lips, looked at Lu Xuan, and said leisurely, "Today, I wonder how many young men and talented men from Yunzhou City wanted to accept the embroidered ball from my Su family and become Qingwan's husband, but you snatched it away, you lucky bastard!"

Su Qingwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family, is indeed a beauty of exceptional talent and looks in Yunzhou City. In the past, countless young men would have wanted to pursue her.

But three months ago, Su Qingwan suddenly contracted a strange illness. The Su family invited all the famous doctors in Yunzhou City to see her, and even spent a lot of money to invite several well-known doctors from the capital. All the doctors shook their heads and were helpless after seeing her.

One renowned doctor even predicted that the seriously ill Miss Su might not survive the winter...

Therefore, Master Su and Madam Su were busy looking for a son-in-law to bring them good luck.

Even if the idea of ​​bringing good fortune is rather mystical and may not work at all, they have no choice but to do it... at the very least, they want to help their daughter complete a major life event and leave no regrets.

The Su family is the leading paper manufacturer in Yunzhou City. Their business is very large, with seven or eight shops in Yunzhou City alone, and they also have businesses in several neighboring cities.

Initially, Mr. and Mrs. Su wanted to find outstanding young men from other prominent families or famous talents from Yunzhou City to marry into the Su family.

But no one was willing to come to the Su family to be a live-in son-in-law who was about to become a "widow"!

Left with no other choice, they had to resort to throwing a bridal bouquet to find a husband.

The vast majority of those who came to the Su family to snatch the embroidered ball today were "phoenix men" who wanted to climb the social ladder and become phoenixes.

Unfortunately, Lu Xuan caught the embroidered ball...

"Madam, I come from a humble background and am merely a doctor. I am truly unworthy of Miss."

Lu Xuan took the opportunity to say that he was not good enough for the talented and beautiful young lady, thus politely declining the marriage proposal.

"uh-huh?"

Madam Su glared again. "You little brat, if you accept the Su family's embroidered ball, you're my Qingwan's husband! Are you trying to deny it? How can you do this to the Su family's reputation?"

"this……"

Lu Xuan's face was dark, and he was filled with bitterness and regret.

It's all his fault for impulsively using the Cloud-Piercing Hand technique, accidentally grabbing the embroidered ball, which has left him in a very bad situation and unable to defend himself.

"Alright!"

Madam Su picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. Her tone softened a bit. "Don't underestimate yourself, young man. You're... not bad looking, and young enough. You're barely a match for my Qingwan."

Lu Xuan was young and handsome, a veritable "fair-faced young man," and his white robe added to his refined and elegant demeanor, making him a dignified figure.

Even the proud and arrogant Madam Su was very satisfied with the result, and thought that today's marriage proposal was like winning the lottery. However, she still had to be stubborn and only commented that Lu Xuan was "barely passable".

Furthermore, Lu Xuan's earlier lie that a strange wind blew the embroidered ball into his hand made her even more convinced that it was a divine intervention, and that the Old Man Under the Moon had helped to tie the red thread of fate.

Therefore, we absolutely cannot let go of Lu Xuan, such a good son-in-law!

"You brat, don't say another word, go change into your wedding attire and marry Qingwan!"

Madam Su couldn't wait any longer and urged Lu Xuan and her daughter to get married quickly to bring good luck.

"..."

Lu Xuan's lips twitched violently; if it weren't for completing the system order, he would have wanted to run away.

"Ahem, Yue Ru, don't be anxious."

Master Su Qingshan, seated at the head of the table, coughed lightly, reminding Madam Su not to rush things, lest she frighten Lu Xuan.

He stood up and walked towards Lu Xuan, a smile on his face like that of an elder looking at an outstanding junior. "Your name is Lu Xuan, right? How old are you? Where do you live? Are you married?"

Compared to Madam Su, Master Su was more composed; at least he would first inquire about Lu Xuan's address and marital status.

"Your Excellency, I am eighteen years old this year, and I live in Qingyang County. I am unmarried."

Lu Xuan bowed and replied, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

Qingyang County is a county town within the jurisdiction of Yunzhou. It is less than 100 li away and can be visited by horse-drawn carriage within half a day.

Master Su nodded slightly. If what Lu Xuan said was true, then his background was clean enough, making him very suitable to be the son-in-law of the Su family.

He walked up to Lu Xuan and stopped, patting Lu Xuan's shoulder: "To tell you the truth, my daughter Qingwan has contracted a strange illness that is difficult to cure. This marriage proposal is also to bring good fortune to Qingwan..."

Master Su treated Lu Xuan with honesty and told him the truth.

Worried that Lu Xuan might have reservations, he added seriously, "But you can rest assured, once you marry Qingwan, you will be a member of the Su family! The Su family will never mistreat you, nor will we force you to do anything... Even if Qingwan is gone one day, you will still be my son-in-law, Su Qingshan's son-in-law!"

Master Su was an upright man, always keeping his word, and had a good reputation.

At this moment, he even declared in front of many people in the hall that as long as Lu Xuan was willing to marry into the family, the Su family would definitely not treat him unfairly!

but……

Lu Xuanzhen has no intention of becoming a live-in son-in-law!

Just as he was about to politely decline, Madam Su, who had been watching him closely, spoke first: "I know what you're worried about, you're worried that Qingwan is too weak to share a room with you... Don't worry, you'll still have your wedding night! You can choose any maid in the manor to replace her!"

"If you think one isn't enough, you're allowed to choose another one, and have two maids serve you at the same time. You're dreaming!"

Madam Su thought she had seen through Lu Xuan's thoughts and promised him a generous "compensation".

The treatment promised by Mr. and Mrs. Su was indeed very good. If it were anyone else, they would probably be overjoyed and immediately agree to marry into the family!

Lu Xuan, however, was somewhat amused and exasperated, and remained unmoved.

He felt he was still young and that being a free-spirited itinerant doctor, wandering around every day taking orders, treating patients, and saving lives, was perfectly fine. Why should he marry into the Su family and become a "caged bird"?

What's more, he has an older sister who always urges him to get married and have children to continue the family line. If his sister finds out that he has married into another family...

Hiss!

I don't even want to think about the outcome!

Lu Xuan couldn't help but shiver, and quickly cupped his hands in thanks, "Master, Madam, I appreciate your kindness..."

He was interrupted before he could finish his polite refusal.

An anxious shout came from outside the door.

"Master and Madam, something terrible has happened!"

The next moment, a pretty maid with her hair in a bun rushed in.

"Miss...she's fainted and is unconscious!"