MTLNOVEL Chapter 190 - 190: She hasn't seen such a presumptuous person in so long!
Chapter 190: Chapter 190: She hasn’t seen such a presumptuous person in so long!
After Shopkeeper Feng left, Qi Yue was still pondering over this issue.
No matter how she looked at it, cooperation with the Shen Family had only benefits and no drawbacks.
She had no reason not to cooperate, did she?
But how could she explain Shen Zikuang’s abnormal reaction?
From what she’d seen, Shen Zikuang was certainly not the type to become easily flustered.
Where exactly was the problem then?
As she was mulling this over, she heard Qu Wei incessantly praising Shen Zikuang.
“Young Master Shen is indeed as his reputation suggests, magnanimous and passionate. This trip to Dongjiang wasn’t in vain!”
“Sister, give the exclusive Jade Token of Linjiang Pavilion to your big brother. After all, the shopkeeper already recognizes you,”
he said, and then he stuffed the token straight into his own chest.
Qi Yue saw this and the corners of her lips twitched involuntarily.
He sure knew how to take advantage of a situation. Having the Linjiang Pavilion’s Jade Token allowed one to eat, drink, and be merry within the pavilion without incurring any costs.
She couldn’t be bothered to quibble with him, having already acknowledged him as her big brother, so she might as well let him enjoy some benefits.
With this distraction, she completely lost her train of thought on what was off about Shen Zikuang, but she came up with another idea.
“Big brother, there’s something I’d like to entrust you with.”
Qu Wei clapped his fan open with a snap, “Whatever it is, sister, just say the word and I am willing to climb a mountain of swords for you…”
“Okay, enough,” seeing him about to ramble, Qi Yue quickly interrupted him, “It’s not time for you to risk your life yet. Help me inquire about the Shen Family’s situation; such a small matter shouldn’t be a problem for you, right?”
Qu Wei’s eyes darted around.
“A small matter, leave it to me.”
He then asked with a face full of gossip, “What’s this? Are you interested in Shen Zikuang’s backyard affairs?”
Qi Yue glared at him and extended her hand.
“It seems you’ve eaten too much. If you want to find out, you’ll have to return that Jade Token first.”
Qu Wei hastened to offer a placating smile.
“Can’t I just pretend I never asked?”
The next morning, Qi Yue got up early. After Nanny Zhang helped her get ready, the two set out.
She had made arrangements with Shen Zikuang the day before to visit the medicinal herb cultivation site in the morning and check the inventory in the medicinal herb warehouse in the afternoon. They couldn’t afford to be late.
The Shen Family’s carriage had been prepared in advance, and as they took their seats and admired the passing scenery, they inadvertently noticed several individuals carrying medicine boxes hurrying towards the west.
At that moment, she thought, surely Shen Zikuang was not boasting; Dongjiang was known as the home of medicinal herbs and naturally fostered quite a few individuals skilled in medicine.
She wondered which wealthy noble family had the clout to summon so many physicians early in the morning.
But that thought was fleeting, and Qi Yue continued on to the medicine factory, spending the whole day with Shen Zikuang checking over the medicinal materials.
When they returned to the Linjiang Pavilion’s courtyard in the evening, just as they entered, they saw Qu Wei happily pacing around the hall.
Qi Yue frowned at the sight, thinking Qu Wei was far too frivolous.
“What’s gotten into you? Did some beauty throw herself into your arms?”
Upon seeing the two of them return, Qu Wei immediately smiled.
“It’s even more fun than a beauty throwing herself at me. Sister, do you want to hear about it?”
Qi Yue rolled her eyes, intending to retire to her room.
“I’ve been busy all day and don’t have time for your nonsense.”
Qu Wei quickly stopped wafting his fan and blocked her path.
“Sister, this is important, and it has a bit to do with you. Don’t you want to hear it?”
Qi Yue’s pupils contracted slightly.
“You’ve found something about the Shen Family?”
Qu Wei waved his hands hurriedly.
“How could it be so fast? What I’m talking about is something else. Did you know, the person who dined with us that day, eating duck, was the Governor of Dongjiang, Murong Mingyue.”
“Is that supposed to be news?” Qi Yue raised an eyebrow and moved to leave again.
She had seen her fair share of the world; what was there to fear from the Governor of Dongiang? She wasn’t breaking any laws.
Yet Qu Wei held onto her again.
“No, sister, I heard he fell ill and is gathering physicians to treat him at the mansion!”
“Oh. Not surprising,” Qi Yue nodded. “I guess he’s been eating at least one duck a day for the past few days.”
“Sister, why don’t you go treat him? Let him know your diagnosis was right!”
Qi Yue looked at Qu Wei speechlessly. “Why should I rush to treat someone?”
Qu Wei was stunned for a moment.
“Then shall I go spread the word about your reputation as a Divine Doctor?”
Qi Yue was thoroughly speechless.
She now slightly suspected that she had some kind of superpower that could absorb the intelligence around her; otherwise, how could Qu Wei have become so foolish?
“If you dare to do that, you can treat him yourself!”
Watching Qi Yue’s retreating figure, Qu Wei briskly opened his fan and began to fan himself vigorously.
“I was just trying to save some face, is that too much to ask?”
That night, Qi Yue was busy adjusting prescriptions and went to bed late, planning to sleep in the next day. But before dawn, someone was already knocking on her door.
“Bang bang bang, bang bang bang…”
Soon, the footsteps of Old Lady Zhang could be heard outside her door.
“Miss, are you up? Someone is looking for you.”
Qi Yue really didn’t feel like getting up, so she delayed responding.
Unexpectedly, a rough voice rang out.
“Knock on the door quickly, it’s a matter of life and death!”
Then came a series of urgent knocks.
“Pound pound pound, pound pound pound…”
If Linjiang Pavilion’s houses weren’t so well-made, the door would have been knocked over by the person outside.
Now Qi Yue was completely awake and hurriedly got dressed and opened the door.
In the dim light of dawn, a fierce-looking tall man stood there, dressed in a black robe, exuding a murderous aura, his dark red face filled with urgency.
As soon as the tall man saw Qi Yue come out, his hand, which was poised to bang on the door again, immediately hung down, and he rushed to say, “Was it you who said that the Governor was sick? Is that right?”
“Yes,” Qi Yue replied indifferently.
“Right, then hurry up and come with me!” he said, reaching out to grab Qi Yue’s arm.
Qi Yue’s pupils shrank.
It had been so long, and she had yet to see someone so presumptuous!
Instantly, she sidestepped with an eerie maneuver and lightly touched the shoulder of the tall man.
With a cry of pain, the tall man fell to the ground and struggled a few times without getting up.
“Ouch, why did you hit me, woman!” The tall man gasped in pain but didn’t forget to try to intimidate her.
Qi Yue ignored him and calmly rubbed her fingertips, but inwardly she was secretly delighted.
She had recently taken the time to study the Stimulation Technique from the Xuanmen Mystical Art, and found it to be incredibly amazing.
This mystical art, when combined with silver needles and acupoints, could treat illnesses invisibly. In contrast, when used with her Innate Divine Strength, it could subdue someone in an instant.
She had just conducted a little test, and it brought the rough tall man to his knees.
It suited her taste perfectly.
And so her Innate Divine Strength wouldn’t be exposed too much!
She really hadn’t misjudged Huang Zai’an as a master!
“Hey, what did you do to me? Why can’t I move half of my body? Ouch…”
The tall man screamed again.
“I’ll have you know, I am Bai Dahui, the sworn brother of the Governor. Let me up quickly.”
At this moment, Shopkeeper Feng rushed into the courtyard in a hurry and shouted at Bai Dahui.
“Brother Dahui, Miss Qi is an honored guest of our master; you can’t be rude to her!”
Hearing this, Qi Yue knew all too well.
Although the Shen Family was in the pharmaceutical business, they were closely connected to the political circles of Dongjiang.
In other words, they were all in the same boat.