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Chapter 75, Zi Nu: This isn't right! How could this be?! (Requesting monthly votes!!)

In a private room on the second floor of Zilanxuan.

The door to the room opposite Zi Nu and Wei Zhuang was pushed open, and the two looked over.

Xu Qing had changed out of her wet shirt and entered the room wearing a dark robe.

Zi Nu looked at Xu Qing, a strange glint flashing in her eyes.

Xu Qing's wet hair was casually draped behind her, and her slender and strong figure stretched her dark robe.

His handsome face was expressionless, with a hint of indifference between his brows, and he exuded an aura of otherworldly elegance.

"You two have been waiting for a long time."

A smile appeared on Xu Qing's face, instantly dispelling his previous otherworldly demeanor and returning him to the kind and approachable imperial physician who was dedicated to saving lives.

Wei Zhuang and Zi Nu exchanged a quick glance, their unspoken understanding unspoken.

"The Imperial Physician is exceptionally handsome and has an outstanding demeanor. Why must he become a thief? There are plenty of beautiful girls in my Purple Orchid Pavilion. If you need any, you are welcome to come directly to my door."

Zi Nu gestured for Xu Qing to sit down and talk.

Xu Qing knew that no matter how he explained, his image in Zi Nu's heart would probably remain unchanged, but it didn't matter.

"Miss Zi Nu, this is really a misunderstanding. I was kidnapped," Xu Qing said helplessly.

Before Zi Nu could speak, Wei Zhuang spoke up.

“This matter may indeed be a misunderstanding. There were indeed two people coming from the direction of his residence toward Zilan Pavilion,” Wei Zhuang said coldly.

It wasn't that he was trying to exonerate Xu Qing; he had genuinely seen it.

In order to carry out future plans in Korea, relying solely on the Zilan Pavilion would not be enough. Therefore, Wei Zhuang began to look for suitable Jianghu forces in Xinzheng City, preparing to subdue some of them to secretly gather intelligence.

Tonight, he visited his chosen target, the Seven Absolutes Hall.

While negotiating with Tang Qi, the leader of the Seven Absolutes Hall, he inadvertently saw two figures chasing each other in the direction of Xu Qing's residence, but he didn't pay attention to the details because he didn't care.

Zi Nu frowned slightly as she looked at Wei Zhuang, knowing that Wei Zhuang would not speak up for Xu Qing.

Since she already believed 60% of what Xu Qing said, and now that she had a way out, she naturally stopped dwelling on the matter.

"Then I misunderstood the Imperial Physician," Zi Nu said with a slight smile.

Xu Qing glanced at Wei Zhuang gratefully, thinking, "Wei Lao Er, we still need you at this crucial moment."

"It's good that you've explained it clearly. I will definitely advise the King to strengthen patrols in Xinzheng, and the thieves and bandits must be wiped out no matter what," Xu Qing said indignantly.
"Imagine you're at home, asleep under the covers, and suddenly you're kidnapped by robbers."

"If I hadn't encountered a hundred birds on the way and scared away the robbers, causing them to abandon me, I probably would have been reporting to the Yellow Springs long ago."

"Imperial Physician, please don't be angry. You promised to attend the banquet yesterday but didn't. It's quite by chance that you've come to my Purple Orchid Pavilion. Why not forget about these unpleasant things and let me treat you well as a token of my gratitude."

Zi Nu smiled and picked up the wine pot to pour Xu Qing a cup of wine.

"I appreciate Miss Zi Nu's kindness, but I have to go to the Imperial Hospital for duty tomorrow, so I can only attend the banquet during my next day off," Xu Qing declined.

The events of tonight were too chaotic, leaving him with no interest in having fun at Zilan Pavilion. As for that first-class opportunity, Xu Qing had no mood to search for it for the time being.

"What? Does the Imperial Physician think my Zilan Pavilion is too small and you're too disdainful to condescend to it?" Zi Nu leaned forward, looking at Xu Qing with some displeasure.

"Of course not, it's just that treating several patients today took a lot of energy, and then all that happened tonight. Tomorrow I still have to examine Lady Hu and Madam Mingzhu, and handle many official duties."

"I am really not in the mood for entertainment, so I will have to visit again another day."

Seeing the weariness on Xu Qing's face, Zi Nu withdrew her body and smiled again.

Anyone who is interested in investigating will know about the Mo family's visit to Xu Qing's residence today.

Considering the previous rumors circulating in the martial arts world that the Mo family's leader was seriously injured, it was clear that Xu Qing had spent a lot of time and energy treating the Mo family's leader that afternoon.

"In that case, I will not keep the Imperial Physician. Next time, the Imperial Physician must not break his promise."

Zi Nu's brows revealed a hint of reproach and resentment, as if she were blaming Xu Qing for being too heartless, leaving his wife alone in an empty room.

"Excellent acting skills. No wonder Zi Nu was able to move among the powerful and wealthy and run Zi Lan Xuan so successfully," Xu Qing thought to himself.

But Xu Qing was a man of experience, having dealt with Hu Meiren and Chao Nu Yao every day. Zi Nu's little tricks couldn't fool him.

Besides, what if he breaks his promise again? Sorry, he's not a native of this area.

As a person of later generations, his moral standards could be high or low, showing great flexibility.

“Of course, I will definitely be there on time,” Xu Qing said, standing up.

"Then I'll escort the Imperial Physician."

"Thank you for your trouble, Miss Zi Nu."

Zi Nu opened the door and led Xu Qing outside.

The two walked silently side by side up the stairs. As they were about to descend, Zi Nu suddenly took Xu Qing's arm, smiled sweetly, and leaned closer to him. Her two large, soft breasts pressed tightly against Xu Qing's arm, and Zi Nu looked at him with a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

Xu Qing frowned slightly, looking at Zi Nu with confusion, and tried to pull her arm away.

But Zi Nu held his arms with both hands, preventing him from pulling away, and could only let her two soft breasts stick to Xu Qing's arms.

Just as Xu Qing was puzzled, the doors of Zilan Pavilion suddenly opened, and several powerful and influential people who had come with them walked into the pavilion, chatting and laughing.

Several powerful figures showed astonishment when they saw Xu Qing and Zi Nu behaving intimately and with ambiguous expressions at the top of the stairs.

"Is that Miss Zi Nu and the Imperial Physician?"

"If I'm not mistaken, these two are..."

Their gazes shifted back and forth between Xu Qing and Zi Nu, and amusement smiles gradually appeared on their faces.

"No wonder Miss Zi Nu has always been so cold to us commoners. So that's why she has such a relationship with the Imperial Physician. I see."

"Outsiders all say how noble the Imperial Physician is, but even he can't help but indulge in the pleasures of the brothel."

"This is big news! The Imperial Physician with miraculous healing skills and the charming Zi Nu from Zi Lan Xuan, tsk tsk tsk, this is something that only happens in novels and storybooks."

Several powerful figures whispered among themselves, their eyes gleaming.

Zi Nu listened to the whispers of the powerful and wealthy, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

Tonight, Xu Qing saw everything he should and shouldn't have seen, and touched things he shouldn't have touched. How could she possibly let Xu Qing off easily?

She wanted to create the impression that she and Xu Qing had a close relationship, thus adding another layer of mystery to Zilan Pavilion and attracting more powerful and influential people by using Xu Qing's name.

Xu Qing looked at the powerful figures at the door, then gave Zi Nu a deep look. He now understood what Zi Nu was doing.

"In that case, Miss Zi Nu, I won't stand on ceremony."

Xu Qing smiled slightly and reached out to embrace Zi Nu's slender waist.

The smooth, firm skin has a touch of warmth, like a piece of fine Lantian jade, making it irresistible to touch.

A cold glint flashed in Zi Nu's eyes, and she looked at Xu Qing with some surprise, but with several powerful figures watching, she could only maintain her smile.

"Do you really think I care about this reputation?"

Xu Qing couldn't help but laugh to himself; his so-called reputation could only fool outsiders like Zi Nu and Wei Zhuang who were unaware of the truth.

Do you really think that he has people in the Imperial Hospital, the Inner Palace, and the Imperial Court because these people admire his reputation?
"Let's go, Miss Zi Nu, they're still watching," Xu Qing whispered in Zi Nu's ear.

Feeling the tingling sensation in her ears, Zi Nu told herself to stay calm. If she started hitting someone now, all her pretense would be wasted, so she continued to maintain her expression.

“Fine, here is my imperial physician's decree,” Zi Nu said through gritted teeth.

Xu Qing, arm in arm with Zi Nu, walked towards the gate. As they passed several powerful figures, Xu Qing smiled slightly at them, revealing a look of shame.

The smiles on the faces of several prominent figures deepened, as they cast envious and understanding glances at Xu Qing.

We're all men, so please rest assured, Imperial Physician, we will keep this a secret!

Xu Qing nodded to the group.

The unspoken understanding between men is all there is.

Zi Nu looked at Xu Qing, who was beaming with joy, and felt a little angry. How come this was not what she had expected?
Doesn't Xu Qingzhen care about her reputation? How can she be so intimate with the proprietress of a brothel? Isn't she afraid of what people will say?

Zi Nu was both confused and angry. She grabbed Xu Qing's hand and pinched his forearm hard.

Xu Qing frowned, enduring the pain, and continued to walk outside with Zi Nu in his arms.

"Ah, the Imperial Physician is truly enviable. He is not only a favorite of Consort Hu and Lady Mingzhu, but also the King's confidant. He rose to fame at a young age and holds a high position of power. Even someone like Miss Zi Nu is captivated by him."

"Yes, that's enviable."

After exiting the gate of Zilan Pavilion and noticing that no one was around, Zi Nu slapped Xu Qing's restless hand and pushed him away.

"Imperial Physician, tomorrow the whole of Xinzheng will probably be filled with gossip about you and me. Aren't you worried about it affecting your reputation?" Zi Nu said coldly.

As planned, she put her arms around Xu Qing. Xu Qing looked at her with confusion. To outsiders, their relationship seemed ambiguous, but there was still a lot of room for interpretation.

Outsiders only say that Xu Qing is a womanizer, which makes her, the proprietress of Zilan Pavilion, admire and cherish him. The focus of the rumors is on her, not on Xu Qing.

But when Xu Qing boldly embraced her and walked out of Zilan Pavilion in public, it would be said that the Imperial Physician was lingering in Zilan Pavilion and had a close relationship with her, so the focus of the rumors would shift to Xu Qing.

"Fame is something you can't bring into this world, and it's something for posterity to judge after you die. It's better to leave behind some interesting stories for future generations to talk about and laugh about; that would be a fun thing to do."

"Moreover, the other person in the rumors is a stunning beauty like Miss Zi Nu, so I'm not at a loss no matter how you look at it."

Xu Qing looked carefree, seemingly unconcerned about the impending rumors.

(End of this chapter)