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

Chapter 166, The Charming Physician Accidentally Enters the Spider Cave, Nongyu and Her Daughter Reunite, Affairs of the Wei Kingdom

After the guards and physicians finished packing, Xu Qing led everyone away.

After giving a brief explanation at the Imperial Hospital, Xu Qing left and returned home. After changing his clothes, he left again under the cover of night.

Before long, Xu Qing arrived outside the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

At this time, Zilan Pavilion had not yet officially opened for business and there were no customers. When Nongyu's personal maid Hongyu saw Xu Qing arrive, she quickly welcomed him into the backyard of Zilan Pavilion.

The backyard of Zilan Pavilion is where the members of Zilan Pavilion live, and it has never been open to outsiders.

When the girls saw Xu Qing follow Hong Yu to the backyard, they all stared at him like hungry wolves.

The affair between Zi Nu and Xu Qing was no secret in Zi Lan Xuan, but they still couldn't help but lust after Xu Qing's body.

"Oh, it's the Imperial Physician. Are you here to see Sister Zi Nu? Sister Zi Nu's room is cold. Why don't you come to my room? I've just learned a new xiao piece. Let's appreciate it together."

"Imperial Physician, you may not play any musical instruments, but you are an expert in cooking. Tonight, I have prepared a stir-fried pork dish for you. How about we enjoy it together with some wine?"

"She's neither good at playing musical instruments nor at cooking, but tonight she specially soaked her feet in flower petals. Why don't you come and see what smooth and shiny feet really are?"

These girls kept teasing Xu Qing, but they all kept a certain distance from him.

Xu Qing considered himself a man who had seen a lot, so he remained unfazed by the girls' lewd remarks.

After all, it was just talk, not something he was really going to do, so as Xu Qing reached the entrance of the courtyard, he turned around and said to the group of girls.
"Alright, if Miss Zi Nu allows it, please leave the door open for me tonight."

"Haha, the Imperial Physician is indeed a remarkable person. No wonder you were able to bewitch Sister Zi Nu so completely."

The girls were laughing hysterically. They knew Xu Qing was joking. Even if Xu Qing was interested in them, they couldn't compete with Zi Nu for him.

Before Xu Qing could turn around, a cold, mature female voice rang in her ears.

"Who do you want to leave the door open for you?"

Xu Qing had just turned around when he saw Zi Nu with a cold face. Zi Nu's pretty face was covered with a layer of frost, and her purple eyes flashed with coldness.

"Haha, it was just a joke," Xu Qing explained awkwardly.

"Is that so? It seems the Imperial Physician has never stayed overnight before. Why don't you stay tonight? I'll have someone leave the door open for you."

Zi Nu sneered, crossed her arms over her chest, puffing out her ample bosom, and glared at Xu Qing with hostility.

"I'm a bit of a pampered person, and I'm not used to sleeping on ordinary beds. I think only Miss Zi Nu's bed can make me sleep soundly. If you leave the door open for me tonight, I might be able to stay," Xu Qing said with a smile.

He knew that Zi Nu wouldn't get angry over such casual remarks; after all, Zi Nu couldn't be that petty.

Upon hearing Xu Qing ask her to leave the door open, Zi Nu rolled her eyes speechlessly.

She had given up on arguing with Xu Qing; she knew she could never gain the upper hand against him. Of course, sometimes Xu Qing would deliberately feign weakness to please her.

"Stop being so irresponsible, Nongyu is still waiting for you behind," Zi Nu said speechlessly.

"I'm not joking. If Miss Zi Nu really leaves the door open for me, I'm not leaving tonight," Xu Qing said earnestly.

"Really? Then you don't know."

Zi Nu's eyes curved slightly, and a charming smile played on her lips. She took two steps forward to close the distance between herself and Xu Qing.

"Don't know what!?"

Xu Qing took a step forward with a puzzled look, almost touching Zi Nu. Zi Nu's ample breasts swayed slightly against his chest.

"I wonder if the Imperial Physician's back can withstand it."

Zi Nu maintained a smile, but a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes. She gripped Xu Qing's waist with her slender hands and twisted it hard.

"Sigh~"

Xu Qing gasped in pain and took a few steps back to create distance between himself and Zi Nu, who then released Xu Qing.

Seeing the pained expression on Xu Qing's face, Zi Nu revealed a smug smile and reached out to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Who told you to be so indecent?"

Zi Nu snorted. If she didn't teach Xu Qing a lesson, she would really think she was easy to bully.

Xu Qing glanced at Zi Nu with resentment. Why do women always like to use this trick?

"Alright, Nongyu is still waiting for us behind us, don't keep her waiting." Zi Nu stepped forward and took Xu Qing's arm, saying.

Xu Qing knew he had important business to attend to tonight, so he stopped joking with Zi Nu. Actually, the pinch Zi Nu had given him earlier didn't hurt him much at all.

But he had to give Zi Nu a way out, so he pretended to be in a lot of pain. He was indeed a great actor.

Zi Nu helped Xu Qing walk towards the back, and after passing through a passage, the two arrived at Nong Yu's courtyard.

Nongyu sat upright in the room, her fair face full of tension, her slender hands tightly gripping the Fire Rain Agate.

Looking around, upon seeing Zi Nu and Xu Qing approaching, Nong Yu hurriedly got up and walked towards them.

Seeing Nongyu approaching anxiously, Zi Nu also took the initiative to let go of Xu Qing's arm.

"Imperial Physician, Sister Zi Nu," Nong Yu called out to the two, her eyes filled with anxiety as she looked behind them, searching for Madam Hu's figure.

“Miss Nongyu, there’s no need to worry. I’ve already sent someone to fetch Madam Hu, and she’ll be here shortly,” Xu Qing said. Hearing Xu Qing’s words, Nongyu nodded slightly, but she was still extremely nervous.

After searching for her origins for so many years, she is finally about to meet her long-lost mother, and she can't help but feel nervous and apprehensive.

Zi Nu stepped forward and gently embraced Nong Yu, whispering a few words of comfort, which eased Nong Yu's tension somewhat.

The nights in Xinzheng were particularly cold in early winter. Xu Qing and the other two did not linger outside the courtyard. They returned to the house and began to wait for Madam Hu.

Fifteen minutes later, seeing that Madam Hu had not yet arrived, Nongyu became anxious again and couldn't help but look outside the room.

"Why hasn't Madam Hu arrived yet? Has something happened to her?" Zi Nu asked Xu Qing with some concern.

"Don't worry, the people I send out will be fine," Xu Qing said confidently.

"Who did you send to pick up Madam Hu?" Zi Nu asked, puzzled.

"The Mohist School, the God-Slaying Swordsmen," Xu Qing said calmly.

Xu Qing doesn't have many capable people around him, but the Mo family is undoubtedly the most reliable. Sending the Mo family to fetch Madam Hu to Zilan Pavilion guarantees her safety, and there's no need to worry about being followed or noticed.

"They should be arriving soon. With the Mo family's Divine Slayer Swordsman there, Madam Hu will be safe," Zi Nu comforted Nong Yu, holding her hand.

The reputation of the Mohist Divine Slayer Swordsmen was renowned throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Unless someone had a death wish, no one would dare to provoke such a behemoth as the Mohist School.

Zi Nu was not surprised at all that Xu Qing could order the Mo family to do things. After all, it was no secret that Xu Qing had saved the Six-Fingered Black Knight. Anyone with a keen eye could easily find out by doing a little investigation.

Nongyu nodded slightly, but her tightly clenched hands showed that she was still nervous.

A series of hurried footsteps sounded outside. Nongyu's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly got up to look. She saw Hongyu walking towards her with a plump and beautiful middle-aged woman wearing a green dress.

Upon seeing Madam Hu for the first time, Nongyu felt an immediate sense of closeness, and her expression became exceptionally excited.

"They've arrived, I'll go greet them." Xu Qing got up and walked towards the door.

Madam Hu looked around nervously. Hu Meiren told her that Xu Qing wanted her to reunite with her long-lost daughter tonight, which made her feel tense and dazed all day.

That evening, just as she was anxiously waiting for Xu Qing to pick her up, she was met by several strangers dressed in dark, tight-fitting clothes.

If the other party hadn't been carrying Xu Qing's jade belt hook as a token, she would have thought it was Liu Yi's enemy coming to take revenge.

After leaving the Liu residence with these strangers, she remained highly tense throughout the journey, only relaxing considerably upon safely arriving at Zilan Pavilion.

"Madam," Xu Qing said, bowing to Madam Hu as he stepped out of the room.

"Imperial Physician." Madam Hu's unease and tension only disappeared after she saw Xu Qing.

Madam Hu was quite at ease with Xu Qing, the imperial physician who had a special relationship with her sister.

Before Xu Qing could speak, Madam Hu felt a fervent gaze. Following the gaze, she saw Nongyu in the room.

Looking at Nongyu's wine-red hair and familiar face, Madam Hu felt a little dazed, as if she were seeing her younger self and Li Kai.

"Daughter."

Madam Hu's voice trembled, and two clear tears streamed down her face as she hurried towards Nongyu inside the house.

Nongyu walked towards Madam Hu and was embraced in her arms. Two clear tears streamed down her bright eyes.

Seeing Nongyu and Madam Hu hugging and crying, Xu Qing looked helpless.

He was worried that the two of them would feel awkward or at a loss when they recognized each other, so he prepared a lot of things to say to ease the atmosphere, but now it seems that all his preparations were in vain.

Zi Nu looked at the mother and daughter embracing and weeping, a smile on her face, happy that Nong Yu had found her mother.

"Let's go out first. The mother and daughter must have a lot to talk about," Xu Qing said softly as she walked to Zi Nu's side.

"it is good."

Xu Qing and Zi Nu glanced at Nong Yu and Madam Hu, then left the room together, standing silently in the pavilion in the courtyard.

"Nongyu and Madam Hu were able to reunite as mother and daughter thanks to the Imperial Physician. I thank you on behalf of Nongyu," Zi Nu said, breaking the silence.

“Hasn’t Miss Zi Nu already thanked me?” Xu Qing said, looking at Zi Nu.

Today, Zi Nu wasn't wearing heavy makeup as usual. Her pretty face was lightly powdered, and although she was still radiant, she looked less alluring and more gentle and elegant.

Zi Nu was taken aback at first, then realized what Xu Qing was talking about.

"You, why are you still so improper?" Zi Nu said, bowing her head slightly.

Seeing Zi Nu bowing her head in embarrassment, Xu Qing did not continue the topic. After all, such matters were a private secret between the two of them, and it was best that they kept it to themselves.

"I have another matter to ask of you today," Xu Qing said.

"What is it?" The purple goddess's expression also became serious.

"I want to know if anything has happened in Wei concerning me."

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu was taken aback and looked at Xu Qing with a complicated expression. She had naturally heard some things about Xu Qing from the Wei Kingdom.

However, since there hadn't been a chance to verify its authenticity, Xu Qing hadn't been informed.

(End of this chapter)