Chapter 151: Mortal Enemy

Imperial Hospital.

“Little Divine Doctor is back.”

“Ah, the little Divine Doctor is really back.”

“Little Divine Doctor is getting cuter and cuter. Look at his skin. It’s so delicate and smooth. Let’s go and ask Little Divine Doctor for some balm.”

“Let’s go, let’s go. We can’t miss this opportunity. If Little Divine Doctor goes to travel again, we’ll have to wait for a long time.”

Therefore, Yuan Hongjun, who had just entered the palace, was surrounded by eunuchs and palace maids.

When Yuan Hongjun saw that he was still as popular as ever no matter how long he was away, a smug expression appeared on the young man’s childish face. “One at a time. Don’t push, don’t push.”

“Yo, I was wondering who it was. I didn’t expect our little Divine Doctor to be back.” An unfriendly young man’s voice sounded.

The palace maids and eunuchs immediately retreated to the side and let Yuan Hongjun out.

Yuan Hongjun turned around and smiled. “Little Abalone, are you especially excited to see me?”

Little Abalone was a nickname that Yuan Hongjun specially gave Bao Linjiang. Of course, other than Yuan Hongjun, no one dared to call him that.

Bao Linjiang was the grandson of the deputy director of the Imperial Hospital. He was the same age as Yuan Hongjun, but the two of them had never gotten along since they were young. The first time they met, they fought.

Could you imagine two three-year-old children scratching each other on the ground, crying and fighting?

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Moreover, they even rolled into the pond in the end.

Of course, the two grandfathers also liked to watch the show. If not for the fact that they wanted to see who would win in the end, the two children would not have fallen into the pond and the hatred would not have been so deep.

After being saved out of the pond, the two three-year-old children hated each other. No matter where they met in the future, a fight was inevitable.

Bao Linjiang was wearing a dark blue robe today. His eyebrows were deep and he had the blood of the northern barbarian. One of his eyes was bluer and he looked burlier than Yuan Hongjun. His personality was also more extreme.

His words were sarcastic. “Excited? What a joke. I wish you couldn’t come back alive.”

Bao Linjiang’s medical talent was not bad, but he was not as bold as Yuan Hongjun who traveled around.

Moreover, he was the only son. His parents were worried that something would happen to him and did not allow him to go out at all. Therefore, he could only move around the capital.

Therefore, there was an obsession in his heart that no one knew about… He wanted to surpass Yuan Hongjun in terms of medical skills.

Yuan Hongjun raised his eyebrows and said provocatively, “Little Abalone, 1 know you have a sharp tongue but a soft heart. You haven’t seen me for so long. 1 think you miss me a lot.”

Bao Linjiang snorted arrogantly. “Get lost. Who misses you!”

Yuan Hongjun teased, “Then why did you come over to see me?”

Bao Linjiang snorted. “1 came to see you to tell you that someone more medically skilled than you has appeared.”

As far as he was aware, Chu Qingzhi was the only one more medically skilled than him. However, Chu Qingzhi was in the Chu Village. Little Abalone had probably never seen her before. Yuan Hongjun asked curiously, “Someone more medically skilled than me. Who is it?”

Bao Linjiang was furious. The color of his blue eyes seemed to have darkened. “Why should I tell you? You’re a thief. If I tell you, will you steal other people’s medical skills again.”

Yuan Hongjun said smugly, “This is called strategy. A simple-minded person like you surely doesn’t understand.”

Bao Linjiang glared at Yuan Hongjun. He was always easily angered by Yuan Hongjun. “You’re the simple-minded one!”

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Yuan Hongjun let out a low cough. Other than Chu Qingzhi, he didn’t care about anyone else. However, he didn’t plan to tell Chu Qingzhi’s existence to Little Abalone.

He waved his hand. “I don’t want to talk to you anymore. I have something to do.”

Bao Linjiang reached out to stop Yuan Hongjun. “Stop!”

Yuan Hongjun frowned and looked at Bao Linjiang. This guy’s temper seemed to have worsened again. “What do you want?”

Bao Linjiang lowered his head and coughed awkwardly. He asked, “Are you going out to travel again?”

Yuan Hongjun was puzzled. “Why?”

Bao Linjiang’s voice was like a mosquito. “Bring me along!”

Yuan Hongjun didn’t hear him clearly. He raised his voice. “Speak louder. Why are you acting like a girl?”

Bao Linjiang glared at Yuan Hongjun angrily. “Can you not shout?”

“If you have something to say, say it. I still have something very important to do. 1 don’t have time to waste with you.”

Bao Linjiang’s anger showed signs of rising again. “I said bring me along.”

Yuan Hongjun obviously didn’t expect to hear this. “Is your brain damaged?

You actually want me to bring you along?”

Bao Linjiang roared, “Yuan Hongjun!!!”

Yuan Hongjun waved his hand. “Alright, alright. Joke aside. Tell me, why do you want me to bring you along?”

“I want to find someone.” Bao Linjiang said, “Previously, when General Tang sent two prescriptions back, everyone was full of praise for them. They all guessed that these were prescriptions given by a hidden Divine Doctor. I’m very interested in this Hidden Divine Doctor and want to find him and acknowledge him as my master.

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Yuan Hongjun was surprised. “Do you know who these two prescriptions came from?”

Bao Linjiang shook his head. “I don’t know, but General Tang definitely knows. I’ll ask him.”

Yuan Hongjun looked at Little Abalone. Little Abalone was Fan Jingxu’s cousin, Fan Jingxu was General Fan’s son, and Brother Tang was General Fan’s right-hand man. If Little Abalone asked, Brother Tan would definitely tell him.

“Coincidentally, I’m going to ask my father about this person too.”

Bao Linjiang stopped him. “Don’t ask. Your father doesn’t know either. General Tang didn’t say.”

Yuan Hongjun suddenly reacted. “Wait, General Tang?”

Bao Linjiang looked at Yuan Hongjun strangely. Why was he so surprised? “Yes, the prescriptions were sent back by General Tang.”

“I know who it is.” The medical expert beside Brother Tang was Miss Chu, his prospective master.

Pauling Jiang’s eyes sparkled. “You know who it is?”

Yuan Hongjun was elated, and his eyes were bright. “I know. Looks like I don’t have to ask my father. I’m going to find that person!”

Bao Linjiang quickly said, “I’ll go with you.”

Yuan Hongjun looked at Bao Linjiang. “You can’t go. She’s not going to accept you as her disciple anymore.”

“You’re not her. How do you know?” Bao Linjiang looked at Yuan Hongjun with a “you’re so sinister” gaze. “Are you saying this on purpose to make me give up?”

Yuan Hongjun laughed. “When did you become so smart?”

Bao Linjiang grabbed Yuan Hongjun’s sleeve. “Let me tell you, if you don’t bring me along, neither of us can go.”

Yuan Hongjun looked at his tightly grabbed sleeve. “You’re shameless.”

Bao Linjiang was indeed being shameless. If he did not act shamelessly, his medical skills would probably not be able to catch up to Yuan Hongjun. “Anyway, you can’t go alone!” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Yuan Hongjun agreed. “Looks like you won’t give up until you are rejected by her in person. Alright, I’ll bring you there, but don’t regret it.”

Bao Linjiang said excitedly, “When? I’ll prepare.”

“This afternoon.”

“Alright, I’ll see you at the city gate after lunch..”

Chapter 152: Deep Sadness

In the courtyard.

In the room, Tang Jinghong asked Wen Shaoyuan to pack a lot of food from the restaurant and wait for Chu Qingzhi to wake up to eat.

He set the table and walked to the bed. However, three days had passed, but Chu Qingzhi showed no signs of waking up.

Tang Jinghong panicked. “Qingzhi, why aren’t you awake yet?”

He sat by the bed and gently held Chu Qingzhi’s slender and delicate hand. The patience in his heart was running out bit by bit.

After dark, he could no longer wait. “Shaoyuan, bring Yuan Hongjun here secretly!”

“Yes, General.”

As he could not let anyone know of his existence, Wen Shaoyuan knocked Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang out and took them away. After returning to the courtyard, he placed them on the ground.

The two pitiful young men walked for half a day in vain and were knocked out. When they woke up, they were in pain for a long time.

“Are we kidnapped?” Bao Linjiang was excited. This was his first time leaving the capital city, and he did not expect to be kidnapped.

Yuan Hongjun was speechless.

“Little Abalone, you’ll be killed if you are kidnapped!” Yuan Hongjun couldn’t help but remind Bao Linjiang when he saw his excited expression.

Bao Linjiang was actually quite innocent. He was dealing with herbs almost every day and was well protected by his family. “I didn’t offend anyone. Why would they want to kill me?”

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Yuan Hongjun shook his head speechlessly. How naive!

A deep voice sounded. “Hongjun, Linjiang, come in.”

The two of them were shocked and looked at each other. Was that Brother Tang’s voice just now?

Yuan Hongjun called out tentatively, “Brother Tang?”

The door opened, revealing Tang Jinghong’s tall figure. He had a cold expression and exuded an oppressive aura. “Come in.”

The two of them quickly walked over.

Yuan Hongjun was very curious why Tang Jinghong was here, but he didn’t dare to ask further. He obediently followed Tang Jinghong into the room.

Bao Linjiang pulled Yuan Hongjun back and ran to the front. “Brother Tang, where is this? What happened?”

Yuan Hongjun looked at Bao Linjiang. Little Abalone was really stupid. Didn’t he see that Brother Tang was in a bad mood? Why did he ask so many questions at this juncture?

Tang Jinghong did not answer any of his questions. He only said, “Both of you have good medical skills. Come and see how Qingzhi is doing.”

Bao Linjiang was confused, but when he saw Tang Jinghong’s serious expression, he did not dare to ask and quickly walked to the bed.

Yuan Hongjun’s heart skipped a beat. Did something happen to Sister Qingzhi?

He followed hurriedly.

Bao Linjiang reached out to take Chu Qingzhi’s pulse and immediately frowned.

Her body was soft and warm, but she had no pulse. What kind of illness was this? It was so strange!

He moved aside. “Hongjun, you do it.”

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Yuan Hongjun hurriedly took Chu Qingzhi’s pulse and frowned as well.

Chu Qingzhi had no pulse or heartbeat, but her body was alive. He had never seen such a strange pulse. It was scary!

The two of them looked at each other and had a tacit understanding.

Seeing the strange gazes of the two of them, Tang Jinghong’s heart skipped a beat. “What’s wrong with Qingzhi?”

Bao Linjiang didn’t know what Chu Qingzhi meant to Tang Jinghong, so he said bluntly, “She’s dead, but she’s not dead. We don’t know what happened either.”

When Tang Jinghong heard this, his mind buzzed. The blood on his face faded, and his vision darkened…

He quickly walked to the bed and knelt on the ground, holding Chu Qingzhi’s hand with both hands.

Qingzhi said that she would only sleep for three days. How could she be dead?

His gaze locked onto Chu Qingzhi’s face, which looked very healthy. There was a faint pink glow, and she did not look like she was dead at all. “Impossible!” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Bao Linjiang looked at Tang Jinghong, who had such a strong reaction, and realized that he seemed to have done something wrong.

He looked at Yuan Hongjun. Coincidentally, the other party gave him a glare. His heart sank. What should he do now?

Bao Linjiang quickly thought of a countermeasure. “Brother Tang, don’t be anxious. 1 have a magic pill at home. My grandfather said that it can revive the dead. 1’11 go back and get it immediately.” As he spoke, he ran out.

Yuan Hongjun chased after him. “Wait for me.”

Tang Jinghong was in a sorrowful mood and did not have the energy to care about them. He placed his forehead on the back of Chu Qingzhi’s hand. Suddenly, a tear fell on the blanket, carrying a strong sadness.

“Qingzhi, I should have stopped you. I shouldn’t have agreed to let you pray for rain.”

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“Qingzhi, I regret it. I’ve never regretted it so much.”

“Qingzhi, wake up. Can you wake up?”

His low and deep voice echoed in the room. His voice was filled with regret and sadness…

Chu Qingzhi was very puzzled. She should have woken up in three days, but for some reason, her soul had been ejected from her body. In other words, she could not go back.

At this moment, she was completely transparent. She floated in front of the bed and looked at Tang Jinghong with heartache.

She could clearly see that Jinghong was crying for her.

She reached out to touch Tang Jinghong, wanting to comfort the man in front of her, but her hand passed through his body and she couldn’t touch him at all.

What should she do?

She reached out and pressed between her eyebrows, preparing to enter the body forcefully, but she was ejected continuously.

What was going on? She had been using this body for a few months. It was quite suitable. Why was the body rejecting her now?

There must be something wrong!

She drifted back and stood in front of the bed again, trying to think of a solution.

Then, she tried a few more methods, but without exception, they all failed. She was about to go crazy. “What’s going on?”

After four hours, footsteps came running in.

Chu Qingzhi turned around and saw that Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang had returned. Bao Linjiang was holding a medicine bottle. “Brother Tang, here!”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes were red. It was obvious that he had cried a lot. He snatched the medicine bottle and poured out a pill to feed Chu Qingzhi.

Other than Qingzhi, the two young men in front of him were considered to have the best medical skills in the Daling Dynasty. Hence, Tang Jinghong fed her the pill without hesitation.

After Chu Qingzhi took the pill for a while, she saw a layer of white light on the surface of her body. Her soul turned into a light that and was pulled back into the body>

Chu Qingzhi opened her eyes again.

At this moment, she understood why she could not enter her body just now. After she cast the spell, her body was severely damaged. It subconsciously rejected everything that approached it.

Now that it had recovered and recognized Chu Qingzhi, it let in..

Chapter 153: Commander Bao

Tang Jinghong had been paying attention to Chu Qingzhi. When he saw her open her eyes, he was immediately overwhelmed with a sense of joy. “Qingzhi!” Chu Qingzh got up and sat up. She reached out to caress Tang Jinghong’s face. “Jinghong, don’t worry. I’m fine.”

In the next second, Tang Jinghong pulled Chu Qingzhi into his arms. It was as if only then could his heart be at ease. “Qingzhi, I’ve never been so afraid.”

Chu Qingzhi gently patted Tang Jinghong’s back to comfort the man who was crying for him.

“Jinghong, I realized that you don’t believe me.” She felt Tang Jinghong’s body trembling slightly and joked to divert his attention.

Tang Jinghong let go of Chu Qingzhi and said with a serious expression, “Qingzhi, I do believe you. I believe every word you say.”

Chu Qingzhi pointed at the sky and said unhappily, “I told you that I’d wake up in three days, but you didn’t believe it. It’s still some time before three days are up.”

“It’s been more than three days.” At this point, Tang Jinghong still felt a lingering fear in his heart.

Chu Qingzhi continued to argue. “It’s not dawn yet. At dawn, it’ll be exactly three days.”

Tang Jinghong gave in to Chu Qingzhi and said obediently, “Alright, it was my fault. I was too worried and my mind was in a mess. You’re right.”

As long as she woke up, she was right even if she said the moon was the sun.

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Chu Qingzhi stared at Tang Jinghong and suddenly felt a lump in her throat. From the time she met Jinghong until she fainted, Jinghong had always kept himself neat and clean. Now, his chin was covered with stubble.

She reached out to hold Tang Jinghong’s face and kissed him.

This time, it was not a light kiss but a passionate one.

Tang Jinghong was slightly stunned. Then, he reached out and held the back of Chu Qingzhi’s head as he kissed back.

Tang Jinghong’s kiss was domineering and aggressive, but it was also exceptionally gentle. Unknowingly, Chu Qingzhi was immersed in gentleness.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang’s faces were red. They quietly retreated and sat on the stools outside, pretending to admire the moon.

How awkward!

Suddenly, a drumming sound came from Bao Linjiang’s stomach. He covered his stomach. “I’m so hungry.”

Yuan Hongjun touched his flat stomach. “I’m hungry too.”

He got up and went to find the kitchen.

As a little Divine Doctor who had traveled extensively, not only did he know all kinds of herbs, but he also knew how to cook.

Bao Linjiang followed him. “Where are you going?”

Yuan Hongjun replied, “To the kitchen to cook.”

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Bao Linjiang’s eyes widened in surprise. “You can cook?”

Yuan Hongjun turned around and narrowed his eyes. His tone was unfriendly. “Little abalone, what do you mean?”

Bao Linjiang stopped teasing Yuan Hongjun, in case Yuan Hongjun refused to let him eat later. “I want to praise you for your versatility.”

Yuan Hongjun muttered, “1 think you are just flattering me because you want to have a bite.”

Seeing that Yuan Hongjun was so resentful, Bao Linjiang was secretly glad that he didn’t go too far just now. “Hongjun, I’ll help you start the fire.”

Yuan Hongjun snorted. “That’s more like it.”

An hour later, four bowls of light soup noodles were ready. Bao Linjiang picked one up and smelled it. “It smells so good.”

Yuan Hongjun was smug. “Of course. Now, take it to Brother Tang.”

“Ok.”

The two of them carried two bowls of noodles each and walked towards Chu Qingzhi’s room.

On the other side, Tang Jinghong was about to go out to buy food for Chu Qingzhi. When he saw the two of them, he was surprised. “You cooked?” Yuan Hongjun walked past Tang Jinghong and into the room. “I made one bowl of noodles for each of us. Brother Tang, you haven’t tried my cooking, right?” Now that Qin Xi was out of danger, the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

Tang Jinghong turned around and walked back. “I’ve indeed never tried it.”

Chu Qingzhi walked out of the room. There was a table outside, and the table was filled with the sumptuous food that Wen Shaoyuan had packed, but they had already turned cold. Tang Jinghong felt that it was no longer fresh and wanted to prepare something fresh for Qingzhi.

Chu Qingzhi sat on the stool and looked at the two of them. “It’s quite troublesome to cook. Why don’t you just heat up the food?”

The two young men’s faces immediately reddened. They lowered their heads and did not speak.

When Tang Jinghong saw how shy the two of them were, he couldn’t help but blush as well. “Qingzhi, they might have forgotten that there was food. Let’s eat first.”

The two young men nodded like chickens pecking at rice. “Yes, yes, yes.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. Men in this era were like women. They were very easily shy. Yuan Hongjun was like a little white rabbit, and Bao Linjiang was like a little black rabbit. They were all so cute!

The four of them quietly ate the noodles.

As soon as they put down the chopsticks, they heard the footsteps of many people outside. Then, the light of torches appeared. A tall and burly middle-aged man rushed over aggressively. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Little Abalone screamed and quickly ran to hide.

Everyone was speechless.

The burly man shouted as he walked into the courtyard. His voice was like a lion’s roar, and it felt like it could tear the roof off. “Bao Linjiang, get out here!” Tang Jinghong walked out and bowed. “Commander Bao.”

When Bao Rongming saw Tang Jinghong here, his attitude took a drastic turn.

He smiled and returned the greeting. “Jinghong.”

He was the commander of the Imperial Guards and was known for his loud voice. In fact, although he looked rough and strong, he was actually a very gentle man. Moreover, he was a devoted man and only loved his wife.

“Lord Bao, why are you mobilizing so many people?” Tang Jinghong asked despite knowing the answer.

At the mention of this, Bao Rongming was very angry. “That brat stole his grandfather’s life-saving medicine. I came to catch him. Someone said that they saw him running in this direction. Did General Tang see him?” “Commander Bao, I want to explain something about this medicine,” Tang Jinghong said gratefully. “Linjiang went back to get the medicine to save my fiancee. Commander Bao, please don’t blame him. He also had no choice.” Yuan Hongjun spoke up for Bao Linjiang for the first time. “Commander Bao, don’t be anxious. Now that my future master is awake, she can concoct any medicine!”

Bao Linjiang, who was hiding, looked at Yuan Hongjun. This guy actually spoke up for him. It was rarer than a flying pig.

Bao Rongming ignored Yuan Hongjun’s words. He looked at Tang Jinghong and suddenly patted his shoulder in surprise.. “Jinghong, you have a fiancee?”

Chapter 154: Medicine Boy

Tang Jinghong smiled and pulled Chu Qingzhi over. “Commander Bao, her name is Chu Qingzhi, my fiancee.”

He then introduced Bao Rongming to Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, he’s Commander Bao Rongming. He’s in charge of the capital’s imperial guards and Bao Linjiang’s uncle.”

Chu Qingzhi bowed. “Greetings, Commander Bao.”

Bao Rongming sized up Chu Qingzhi. She was beautiful, graceful, dignified, polite, and natural. She was a good girl. He said heartily, “A perfect match.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled and said, “Commander Bao, Linjiang used the medicine to save me. Please forgive him. I’ll make the medicine later and return it to you tomorrow.”

Bao Rongming waved his big hand and said heartily, “Miss Chu, you don’t have to be so polite. There’s no problem with using it to save lives. There’s no need to return it. Moreover, you’re Jinghong’s fiancee. It’s not a problem for you to use it.”

Bao Rongming paused for a moment and continued, “Since Miss Chu has just recovered, 1 won’t disturb you. Rest early.”

He took a step back and said loudly, “Little brat, come out quickly. Your mother is crying because of you!

1 don’t know who taught you to leave a letter and run away from home. Are you going to make everyone at home worried about you?!”

His voice was really loud, causing the air to vibrate slightly.

“Little Abalone, come out. You can’t hide.” Yuan Hongjun gloated. The two of them were always like this. They built their happiness on each other’s pain.

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Bao Linjiang had been afraid of this fierce-looking uncle since he was young. At this moment, he was as timid as a quail. He walked out slowly, lowered his head, and stammered, “Uncle, 1-1 don’t want to go back.”

Bao Rongming shouted, “Why? Are you planning to stay here for breakfast?”

Bao Linjiang glared at Yuan Hongjun, who was holding back his laughter. He mustered his courage and said, “Uncle, I’ve grown up. 1 want to travel. 1 want to travel the world. Don’t treat me like a child.”

Bao Rongming did not take Bao Linjiang’s words seriously. “What’s wrong with your brain? Why in the world do you want to travel? Come home with me.”

Bao Linjiang was unwilling and roared, “Why can Yuan Hongjun travel while I can’t? Why are you so strict? Why don’t you ask me what I want? You always decide everything for me. I haven’t had any freedom since I was young!”

Seeing that the young man was so excited, Bao Rongming said seriously, “Hongjun knows martial arts, do you?”

Bao Linjiang raised his head. “Who said 1 don’t know martial arts? 1 learned it long ago!”

Bao Rongming was shocked. “When did you learn it?”

Bao Linjiang opened his mouth, but in the end, he swallowed what he was about to say. “I’m not telling you. If I tell you, you’ll interfere again.”

Bao Rongming was losing his patience. Since Bao Linjiang did not want to tell him, he could not be bothered to ask. He urged, “Let’s go back. It’s so late. I’m so tired.”

Bao Linjiang took a step back and insisted, “I’m not going back. I want to travel!”

Seeing that the little guy was so persistent, Bao Rongming’s attitude softened slightly. He said matter-of-factly, “If you want to travel, you have to go back and prepare, right?”

Bao Linjiang looked at Chu Qingzhi and said, “No, 1 want to see her make the medicine later.”

Bao Rongming saw that Bao Linjiang was stubborn and wanted to get someone to kidnap him. “Why do you want to see it? What has it got to do with you?”

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Bao Linjiang swallowed and was a little nervous. “I want to acknowledge her as my master.”

Yuan Hongjun walked up to Chu Qingzhi and looked like he was protecting a treasure. “She’s my master. I’ve already made a reservation. Get out of here.”

Bao Linjiang was not to be outdone. “In any case, I want to acknowledge her as my master. I’ve already decided.”

When Bao Rongming saw the two young men arguing, he felt a headache coming on. “Alright, alright. Stop arguing.” After a pause, he continued, “You can stay. 1’11 go back and tell your parents that Jinghong is here with you. However, tomorrow, when Jinghong comes home, you have to follow him back. Do you understand?”

Bao Linjiang was pleasantly surprised. “Yes, yes, yes. I understand, I understand.”

Bao Rongming turned around and cupped his hands at Tang Jinghong. He said helplessly, “Jinghong, he is being childish. Please don’t mind it.”

Tang Jinghong said politely, “Commander Bao, you’re being too serious. 1’11 take good care of him. Don’t worry.”

Bao Rongming glared at Bao Linjiang and said to Tang Jinghong politely, “I’ll go home first. His parents are going crazy.”

“Take care, Commander Bao.”

Tang Jinghong went out to send him off. After taking a few steps, Bao Linjiang chased after him. His uncle agreed to let him stay. He was too happy and had to send him off.

Yuan Hongjun walked in front of Chu Qingzhi and put on the innocent face of a young man. His eyes were big and bright. “Master, just agree to accepting me as your disciple.”

Chu Qingzhi was really lazy and didn’t want too much responsibility. “But I don’t really want to take in a disciple.”

Yuan Hongjun was a little disappointed, but he didn’t give up. He took a step back and said, “Then, can I be your medicine boy?”

Chu Qingzhi was speechless.

“Master, Master, when are you going to make the medicine?” Bao Linjiang’s excited voice came from afar.

Chu Qingzhi rubbed her eyebrows. The little black rabbit was coming back.

She got up and walked into the room. She took the medicine bottle that Tang Jinghong had placed on the table and went to get the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone before walking out of the room.

With these two little fellows’ clingy personalities, it was impossible to get rid of them. In that case, she might as well teach them something.

She placed the things on the table. “There’s another pill in this medicine bottle. Come and identify the herbs it’s made of and write them on the paper.”

“Alright.” The two young men replied readily.

After Tang Jinghong returned, he poured a glass of water for Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, why don’t you make the medicine tomorrow? It’s very late now. Rest first.”

“Follow me.” Chu Qingzhi pulled Tang Jinghong into the room. Then, she pointed between Tang Jinghong’s eyebrows, making him fall asleep.

Jinghong’s eyes were bloodshot. He had not slept for at least a day. He should be the one sleeping. She had slept for so long and did not need to sleep.

As for the two little fellows outside, if she made them fall asleep, they would probably kick up a fuss when they woke up, so she might as well let them be.

Chu Qingzhi placed Tang Jinghong on the bed, took off his coat, and covered him with the blanket so that he could sleep well.

She lowered her head and kissed Tang Jinghong’s forehead. “Jinghong, it’s been hard on you these few days.”

Chu Qingzhi walked over to the table and blew out the candle before leaving the room. “Speak softer and let Jinghong sleep well.”

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang immediately nodded, indicating that they understood.

Chu Qingzhi sat at the side and took a brush and paper to write down the herbs she had identified. She would compare hers with the two young men’s later.

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang frowned slightly. It took them a while to identify one herb. When Chu Qingzhi was writing, they couldn’t help but take a secret glance. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Chu Qingzhi wrote the name of the herbs at a stretch. She didn’t need to think at all. Bao Linjiang’s jaw dropped. He was very shocked.

Yuan Hongjun had already witnessed Chu Qingzhi’s ability, so he only admired her more and was not particularly shocked.

Chapter 155: Precious Son

However, seeing that Chu Qingzhi was so powerful, he was even more determined to become her disciple.

An hour later, Chu Qingzhi stopped them. “Let me see how many herbs you’ve written.”

Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang handed the paper to Chu Qingzhi. Chu Qingzhi took one in each hand.

There were a total of 25 herbs. Yuan Hongjun wrote 15, and Bao Linjiang wrote 14. However, she could tell that the two young men’s medical skills were very high. If it were any other doctor, they might not be able to write ten in half a day.

“You did a good job.” Chu Qingzhi showed the two of them what she had written.

“Now, I’ll tell you the ones that you failed to identify.”

Next was Chu Qingzhi’s teaching time. She explained in detail and her explanation was easy to understand.

An hour into the lecture, the two young men felt like they had broadened their minds, broken through their limitations, and seen a wider world. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Chu Qingzhi’s teaching was very engaging, unlike ordinary teachers who followed the rules. She encouraged the two of them to ask as many questions as possible to help them understand better.

Chu Qingzhi asked, “Do you understand?”

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Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang nodded in unison. “Understood.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “Now, go and get the herbs on this paper. We’ll practice making the medicine. Remember to prepare a set of tools.”

“Yes, Master.”

The two of them took the paper and left in a hurry.

Tang Jinghong didn’t sleep well. In the dark room, he muttered, “Qingzhi, Qingzhi, wake up. Wake up and see me…”

When Chu Qingzhi heard this, her heart ached and she quickly walked into the room.

She sat on the edge of the bed and held Tang Jinghong’s hand. She comforted him gently. “Jinghong, I’m here. I’m awake. Don’t be afraid…”

After a while, Tang Jinghong relaxed his brows and his breathing became stable.

“Silly man!” Chu Qingzhi tapped Tang Jinghong’s forehead.

For the rest of the time, Chu Qingzhi sat on the edge of the bed and held Tang Jinghong’s hand, quietly accompanying him.

She didn’t leave until Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang returned at daybreak.

“Master, we’ve brought back the herbs.” The two of them said in unison, as if they were competing. Neither of them was willing to fall behind.

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Chu Qingzhi asked with concern, “Why are you gone for so long?”

Yuan Hongjun said with a mischievous smile, “We couldn’t find the herbs outside, so we sneaked into the Imperial Hospital to get them.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at her two little disciples. “Rules are set up to be followed. If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll bring trouble to yourself and your family.”

The two of them thought about it. If they were discovered entering and leaving the Imperial Hospital without permission, it was even possible for them to be beheaded…

Thinking of this, the two of them felt a lingering fear. “Master, we understand. It won’t happen again.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. There was no need to reprimand the two of them. She just had to gently guide them. The two young men were quite smart.

“Now, well start making the medicine.”

“Okay.” Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang immediately became excited.

They put down the tools, a small scale, a bowl, a spoon… Under Chu Qingzhi’s instructions, they removed the leaves and ground the herbs. Step by step, they successfully concocted ten pills.

Yuan Hongjun compared the remaining pill in the bottle with the pills he had just made. He couldn’t help but laugh. “Master, the ones I made are much better.”

Bao Linjiang also took the pill and studied it. “Master, really, ours are much better.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at the pills they made and praised, “They’re all very good, but there’s still room for improvement. Continue to work hard.”

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Bao Linjiang nodded heavily.

At this moment, the sun had just risen. The world was so tranquil that it made one feel peaceful.

Tang Jinghong woke up. He turned over and sat on the edge of the bed. His fingers gently rubbed the space between his eyebrows, and his head hurt.

Chu Qingzhi walked into the room and smiled. “Jinghong, you’re awake.”

Tang Jinghong held Chu Qingzhi’s hand and placed it on his forehead. After a while, he looked up. “Qingzhi, I’m going to wash up. We’ll pay a visit to the Bao family later and then return to the Chu Village.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded gently.

After breakfast, the four of them walked towards the Bao family with Bao Linjiang leading the way.

On the way, Tang Jinghong couldn’t help but ask, “Qingzhi, why did 1 suddenly fall asleep last night?”

Chu Qingzhi lied through her teeth. “You were probably too tired.”

Tang Jinghong couldn’t remember the scene when he fell asleep. He felt that he fell asleep very suddenly. He looked at Qingzhi and vaguely guessed that it might be her doing.

Chu Qingzhi changed the topic. “Jinghong, are we going back on horseback?”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “That’s faster. We’ll set off in a while and should arrive there in the afternoon.”

“Okay.”

The Bao family was a rich family, and the mansion was on the main street close to the palace. It took them a long while to arrive.

Bao Rongming and some other young people of the same generation as Tang Jinghong were waiting at the door. “Jinghong.”

When they greeted Tang Jinghong, everyone glared at Little Abalone at the same time. Little Abalone was afraid and moved to hide behind Tang Jinghong.

After Tang Jinghong greeted the Bao family and introduced Chu Qingzhi to everyone, Yuan Hongjun smiled evilly and pulled Little Abalone out from behind Tang Jinghong. “Here, I’ve brought your precious son back for you. Take him back!”

Bao Linjiang turned around and glared at Yuan Hongjun.. “If 1 find out that you are sowing discord between Master and me while I’m not around, you are finished!”