Minglong

Chapter 36: Feeling ashamed of oneself (seeking follow-up reading or2)

into the night.

Hoof-clack, hoof-clack...

The sound of horse hooves occasionally rang out along the street, causing passersby to turn and look for unknown reasons.

Princess Changning, dressed in a gorgeous palace dress, sat in a luxurious carriage. Seeing the large number of soldiers and officials who had left the city a few days ago running back in unison, she asked:

"Something happened in the palace?"

Butler Hou was a trusted general of Princess Changning. He walked to the side of the carriage, stroking his mustache and responding:

"It seems that the source of the evil spirit in Zihui Mountain has been found. I have to ask Old Zhu about this."

Princess Changning nodded slightly. "Having a clue is good news. Go and invite Miss Wang and the others over, and have a banquet to celebrate tonight."

?

Duoduo, who was sitting next to her, felt that the princess could come up with any excuse to get drunk.

As a trusted lackey, Butler Hou would usually post a message as soon as he received an order. However, today, he did not move at all, and even showed a hint of doubt:
"Your Highness has already seen Xie Jinhuan, and you're still looking for a young lady to drink with? How can a young lady compare to a wild flower in the back alley~"

Princess Changning leaned against the car window, gently waving her landscape fan, admiring the osmanthus trees along the street:

"Such a beautiful flower is growing in your backyard, but you kept it a secret. Now it's already taken, and you want me to poach it?"

"Is this beautiful flower taken? Your Highness is referring to Doctor Lin?"

The butler raised his eyebrows. "Doctor Lin is indeed quite handsome, but compared to Your Highness, he's like Xie Jinhuan compared to a younger man. Although they each have their merits and it's hard to tell who's better, the younger man definitely has a bit more mellow charm..."

“Pfft~haha…”

Duoduo couldn't hold it back any longer and burst out laughing, then quickly covered her mouth and said:
"Puff puff……"

Even though Princess Changning had experienced many storms and the country was peaceful and prosperous, her cheeks turned dark.

However, as a trusted general, Princess Changning did not blame him, but simply explained:

"Qing Mo knew this person first, and now they're investigating cases together all day long. If I were to try to poach her, wouldn't that hurt our sisterly relationship?"

The butler fanned himself, his brows shifting with a sly look.
"Your Highness and Miss Linghu are as close as sisters, and Your Highness is nostalgic and cherishes their friendship. If you find a good husband in the future, it would be a beautiful story if they could continue to treat each other as sisters and spend every day together..."

Duoduo interrupted, "You mean marrying someone? I'm afraid that would be too cheap for a man."

Princess Changning was about to respond when she noticed three figures in red Qilin costumes standing at the entrance of Qingquan Lane, talking about something.

The Chilin Guards were the emperor's private guards, and had the power to supervise all officials and execute them first and report later. Although they nominally did not dare to offend the princes, the princes were obviously also under the supervision of the Chilin Guards.

Princess Changning saw the three red-robed plague gods sneaking around her home and couldn't help but frown:

"Go and call these three people over."

When Butler Hou received the order, he did not run over to summon him, but glared at him:
"Who are those three in front? Come over here!"

On the side street, the three Chilin Guards who were communicating with each other turned around with their hands on their swords and glared at each other when they heard the sound.

However, when he discovered that it was the ceremonial procession of Princess Changning, he was startled again and hurried over, lifting his robe and kneeling on one knee:
"Captain Zhou He of the Red Scale Guards pays homage to Her Highness the Princess!"

Princess Changning didn't let the three of them get up, but leaned against the car window and asked:
"Master Zhou, despite your busy schedule, has come all the way from the capital to Qingquan Lane. But are there any rioters among them?"

Zhou He looked down at the street, his tone calm:
"Your Highness, you misunderstood. I came here today to handle the Sanhe Building case. I heard that the Chongming River has a pleasant night view, so I came here after the court session to broaden my horizons."

The Hou steward has the princess's support, so he can speak without hesitation:
"If you want to have some fun late at night, you should go to the Flower House Street in Taoxianfang. Qingquan Lane is full of the princess's properties, but there are no secret kilns. Lord Zhou, don't go to the wrong place."

"Yes. I and others were discussing where to go sightseeing, and I didn't see the princess's procession. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Princess Changning was silent for a moment. Seeing that the three of them were completely silent, she did not ask any more questions.
"Go back."

"Here."

The three Red Scale Guards immediately stood up and disappeared into the street.

Princess Changning frowned and looked into the depths of the alley:
"Someone committed a crime in the alley and called in the Red Scale Guards?"

Most of the people living in Qingquan Lane were minor officials. If the Chilin Guards came to visit, they would basically be dead. Butler Hou thought for a moment:

"Probably not. Maybe they're just discussing where to go and play with girls."

"Heh, these plague gods never come to visit unless there's something wrong. Keep a close eye on them these days."

"Yes……"

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Lin family clinic, alchemy room.

A brass cauldron more than one meter tall was placed in the center of the room, with a faint white mist rising from the top and bright yellow flames visible below.

Next to the alchemy room is a cabinet with the names of various medicinal materials labeled on it. There is also a small table in the corner with an alchemy schedule and a booklet recording details such as furnace temperature and ingredients.

Lin Zisu, dressed in a white dress, posted the alchemy progress chart on the wall. Her long jet-black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall. Her slim-fitting long skirt made the lapels bulge. Her fair cheeks were quite gentle, and she stood tall and graceful, looking like an innocent and elegant lady.

But a quiet demeanor doesn't mean a well-behaved nature. While Lin Zisu was busy, she was still entertaining herself by humming a tune she heard from somewhere:

"Her long eyebrows are delicately arched, and her slender waist is trembling..."

The clear throat singing is so gentle and charming that any man would feel his bones soften after hearing it.

But Xie Jinhuan, who was standing next to the alchemy furnace, felt his scalp tingling!
After returning from outside the city, Xie Jinhuan ran to the clinic to meet Lin Wanyi.

But I didn't expect that when I came here, I would still hear the same obscene song.

Do all the girls in Danyang sing this?

Putting aside Momo, the most fuel-efficient car turned out to be the witch cult witch...

Lin Wanyi was already used to it. At this moment, she was bowing respectfully in front of the alchemy furnace, then circling three times to the left and three times to the right, muttering to herself.

As an unrelated person, Meiqiu was driven out of the door and could only observe through the window.

Xie Jinhuan watched Lin Wanyi spinning around, a little puzzled: "Will spinning in circles like this help with alchemy?"

Lin Wanyi wore gold-rimmed glasses, and her beautiful face was quite serious. After she finished spinning, she responded:
"All things have spirits. In the art of alchemy, even if your master kowtows three times to the furnace while refining the elixir, you'd better do the same.

"My situation is still quite normal. Haven't you seen Zi Su making the elixir? She has to coax the elixir furnace first, saying things like 'good elixir, great elixir'. It's like she's possessed."

Xie Jinhuan asked doubtfully, "Will this work?"

Lin Wanyi thought of her painful experience in learning alchemy when she was young and believed it without a doubt:
"It's useful, otherwise the furnace will explode!"

Xie Jinhuan thought this was too unscientific.

However, if he succeeded in refining the elixir after the furnace exploded more than ten times in a row and he slapped himself accidentally, then he would probably have to slap himself before refining elixirs in this life just in case.

After the ceremony, Lin Wanyi squatted down beside the alchemy furnace and tilted her head to check the condition inside.

Because of her graceful figure and the slim skirt she wore, which was convenient for working, when she squatted down, her waist and buttocks showed a heavy and plump curve. The pants were made of white fabric and had an amazing texture.

Lin Zisu pasted the paper on the most eye-catching sign, turned around and saw Lin Wanyi's actions, and couldn't help but praise:
"Wow, Auntie, your butt is so round!"

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Lin Wanyi staggered, her face flushed as she stood up and picked up a ruler.
"You damn girl, didn't you see there were guests?"

"Hee~ Just kidding~"

……

Xie Jinhuan faced the two, one large and one small, and found neither of them suitable. He also didn't know how to make an elixir, so he said goodbye:
"It's getting late. I'm going back first."

"Eh? Wait, I got something for you."

Lin Wanyi put down the ruler and quickly ran to the clinic in front.

Seeing that Miss Zisu was the only one left in the room, Xie Jinhuan couldn't help but think of something and turned around:

"Miss Zisu, your Dao Power Boosting Pill..."

Lin Zisu looked over and confirmed that her aunt was not there. She quietly came over and took out a small bottle from her arms:
"That."

Xie Jinhuan quickly put it into his sleeve, then took out the silver note contributed by Fu Dongping and handed it to Lin Zisu:
"I don't have much money. If the money is not enough, I will owe it to you first and then give it to you in a few days."

Lin Zisu took it and saw that it was one hundred taels, so she quickly returned it:

"That's too much. One ounce of silver will do."

"One or two?"

Xie Jinhuan thought he had received one thousand taels, and found it hard to believe:
"Such a powerful elixir, only one or two taels of silver?"

"There's no such thing as a good deal. This medicine will mess up your mind, and the increase in power is only temporary. If this pill is given away for free, few people would dare to take it."

Lin Zisu stuffed the change into her sleeves, returned to the table to work, and whispered a reminder:

"Master Xie, please don't eat anything carelessly, and don't tell your aunt."

Xie Jinhuan had originally thought of falling into a desperate situation and risking his life on this pill, but when he discovered it was only one tael of silver, he couldn't help but think of the shabby house he had rented for one tael and seven cents...

Although it was a little below his expectations, Xie Jinhuan still took it in his arms and bowed to express his gratitude.

After waiting for a while, Lin Wanyi came back from the front, holding a small box and a bottle of wine in her hands:

"Zi Su has taken the remaining Dragon Blood Pills from the academy. Go back and take one pill daily. If you feel uncomfortable, tell me immediately so I can adjust the pill formula.

"This bottle of wine can greatly replenish your energy, blood, and essence. Drink it and you'll be full of energy tomorrow. I've also prepared some medicinal bath recipes for you. Soak in the bath and relax tonight..."

Xie Jinhuan lost a lot of blood today and did look a little weak.

However, he lost blood to "sacrifice himself and frame his fellow Taoists", and also borrowed Lin Wanyi's body, and then took advantage of her for free. He was really shameless. He took a look at her with the bottle in his hand:
"This wine is so effective, how much silver does it cost?"

"It's not expensive, just a few dozen taels of silver."

"?"

Xie Jinhuan was about to pay the bill when he heard this and was shocked:
"So expensive? Where did it come from?"

Lin Wanyi said proudly, "You've probably never had this medicinal wine made with 'hero's tears' before, so don't drink too much."

"Hero's tears?"

Xie Jinhuan is a household name, being the second masterpiece of the former dynasty's wine saint Fan Tu Su, while the first is the "Number One in the World" which is never seen in the world.

The meaning of the names of the two wines is also very obvious - behind the best scenery in the world are untold tears of heroes.

This wine is very popular and cannot be bought without a certain status and wealth. His old man drank a few glasses when the county magistrate was promoted, and he came back and boasted about it to his colleagues for many years.

Xie Jinhuan didn't know if he had drunk it in the past few years, but he didn't even remember smelling it. He was really greedy. He reluctantly took out the banknotes he got from Fu Dongping:
"We worked together to slay demons at noon, so even if I lose some energy, I can still rest for two days. How could I let Miss Lin spend so much money? I'll buy the wine. I'll take my leave now."

"Eh?"

Lin Wanyi was rescued by Xie Jinhuan today, so she didn't feel comfortable accepting the money. She was about to refuse, but she found that Xie Jinhuan flashed and flew out with the coal ball in his arms.

She chased him out the door, but found that Xie Jinhuan was no longer in the moonlit courtyard. She could only mutter:
"He's young, but he's more upright than the teachers in the academy. He hates evil, remains calm even when a woman makes him beautiful, and even drinks water from his horse and throws money into it. How could there be such an upright man in the world..."

Thinking of her identity as a witch cult witch, Lin Wanyi even felt a little ashamed...

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