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

Chapter 94, Something's Wrong, Something's Wrong (Please Subscribe!!)

In the afternoon, an imperial edict was issued from the Han King's palace, alarming the entire city of Xinzheng.

Left Sima Liu Yi was promoted to Right Sima, appointed General of the Vanguard, and led an army of 60,000 to the border between Han and Qin to resist the Qin army.

At the same time, the relationship between Hu Meiren and her sister, Madam Hu, was made public, which initially puzzled many people.

But when they saw the imperial carriage, reserved exclusively for the concubines, being escorted by guards to the Left Sima's residence, everyone finally believed it.

Xinzheng, the residence of the Left Sima.

Liu Yi smiled and saw his wife onto the carriage.

Mrs. Hu wore a light, emerald-green dress, revealing a hint of her fair neck and shoulders.

Even in middle age, Mrs. Hu maintained a very good figure, with her form-fitting long dress outlining her beautiful curves.

Her beautiful face bore a resemblance to that of Lady Hu, but unlike Lady Hu's alluring charm, Madam Hu exuded a gentle and graceful temperament, giving people a very elegant and tranquil feeling.

“Madam, now that you and Consort Hu have recognized each other, the sisters must have a lot to talk about. I am leaving for war tomorrow and will be spending the night in the military camp. If you do not wish to return, then you may not return.”

Liu Yi wore a fawning smile, completely losing the air of the Left Sima.

Despite Liu Yi's obsequious manner, Madam Hu remained indifferent and did not smile.

"My lord, please take good care of yourself. The battlefield is dangerous, so please be careful." Madam Hu smiled faintly and stepped into the carriage.

Hearing Madam Hu's instructions, Liu Yi was slightly stunned, his eyes flashing with excitement, his mind filled with Madam Hu's smile and caring words.

Although he eventually took Madam Hu for himself through various means.

But Madam Hu's heart still didn't belong to him. She was always cold and indifferent to him, barely exchanging more than a dozen words with him a day. Such thoughtful words of advice were almost nonexistent in her daily life.

Although Mrs. Hu was an impeccable wife, he could clearly sense that she did not love him and was merely fulfilling her duties as a wife, which caused him great distress.

But because of his love for Madam Hu, he endured all of this, even tolerating that Madam Hu wore the token of love that Li Kai had given her every day, so that she would remember him whenever she saw it.

If Xu Qing knew about these circumstances, he would surely feel a pang of emotion.

He was clearly a swordsman, a Zuo Sima who had killed countless people on the battlefield, and could be called a sword demon. But unexpectedly, he also had a hidden skill called Dragon Turtle. No wonder he was able to survive the battlefield every time.

Watching the carriage and guards depart, Liu Yi waved goodbye to Madam Hu.

"Haha, this is truly a double celebration!"

Liu Yi was filled with excitement, and he became increasingly convinced that his choice to ask Xu Qing to help him get a government position was the right one.

He not only successfully obtained the coveted position of Right Sima, but also gained the powerful patronage of Consort Hu.

Just as he had expected, his wife began to change her opinion of him.

Although he still wears the token of love that Li Kai gave him, so what? So many years have passed, he can just give him something better in the future.

"With Consort Hu by my side, I will be able to thrive in the court. I can either continue to cooperate with Ji Wuye or join forces with Prime Minister Zhang or the Fourth Prince to form an alliance against Ji Wuye."

Liu Yi turned around with satisfaction and walked towards the mansion. He had always had two major concerns on his mind.

One reason was Madam Hu's cold attitude towards him, and the other was her concern that Ji Wuye would find out about his embezzlement of the Fire Rain Manor's treasure.

However, neither of these matters is a big deal to him now. Madam Hu has changed her opinion of him, and he no longer needs to be as afraid of Ji Wuye as before.

"All of this is thanks to the Imperial Physician. I must repay him properly in the future and get closer to him."

Liu Yi, brimming with self-satisfaction, was completely unaware that beneath the seemingly perfect surface lay a deadly danger.

Xu Qing, who was in the Imperial Hospital, also learned from his subordinates about what had happened in the court. "Everything is proceeding normally, but I wonder if you, Right Sima, will still remember the excitement of today when you return defeated?"

Xu Qing smiled slightly and continued to handle official business.

There was a sudden knock on the door, and a physician's voice rang out from outside.

"Imperial Physician, Consort Hu requests your presence."

Xu Qing was taken aback. Madam Hu had just been invited into the palace, and the two sisters should be having a heart-to-heart talk. Why was he suddenly summoned?
Is he going to meet his parents? That's too fast!

"Wait a moment," Xu Qing said.

After getting up and tidying his clothes, Xu Qing picked up his medicine box and walked out of the room. Ruo Tao, Hu Meiren's personal maid, was waiting for him outside the door.

"Imperial Physician." Ruotao bowed slightly.

"Miss Ruotao, has something happened to the beauty?" Xu Qing asked.

"Reporting to the Imperial Physician, it's not the lady herself, but rather she who wishes to have you examine her sister, Madam Hu," Ruotao whispered to Xu Qing.

"It is said that Lady Hu and Right Sima have been married for many years but have no children. Therefore, I would like to ask you to take a look at Lady Hu and help her take care of her health."

"Then let's go quickly," Xu Qing nodded and said.

"plz follow me."

Xu Qing followed Ruo Tao and soon arrived at Hu Meiren's palace. After entering the palace, Xu Qing saw Hu Meiren and Madam Hu sitting by the bed, holding hands.

"My beauty, the imperial physician has arrived."

"Your subject has seen the beauty."

Upon seeing Xu Qing arrive, Hu Meiren's eyes flashed with joy. She habitually lowered her voice, wanting to act coquettishly towards Xu Qing.

But with her sister still by her side, she suppressed her feelings of love to maintain her image and whispered...

"Imperial Physician, please get up. I invited you here today to take my sister's pulse."

"Yes."

Xu Qing stood up and looked at Madam Hu, who was also looking at Xu Qing with curiosity.

Xu Qing's reputation is now so great that even Madam Hu, who usually lives a secluded life, has heard a lot about him. In particular, every time she watches a play, Madam Hu spends half of her time talking to him about Xu Qing.

Now that she had finally met the legendary imperial physician in person, whom she usually only knew by words, Madam Hu was still shocked by his youth and handsome appearance.

"Sister, don't let the young age of the Imperial Physician fool you; his medical skills are truly miraculous."

Holding Madam Hu's hand, Hu Meiren kept praising Xu Qing, her beautiful eyes sparkling, her words full of compliments.

Looking at her younger sister, Madam Hu couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. She felt she had seen Hu Meiren somewhere before.

Although she disliked socializing and rarely interacted with other powerful women, she still lived within a certain social circle and naturally heard a lot of stories.

Madam Hu looked at Hu Meiren, who was praising Xu Qing incessantly, and then at Xu Qing, who had an ordinary expression. She keenly sensed something amiss.

However, she quickly dismissed the idea, feeling that it was too absurd.

"Maybe I've misunderstood. Perhaps my sister just trusts and admires him, and isn't as bad as I think."

Mrs. Hu quickly found a reason for her good sister and felt guilty, wondering how she could think so badly of her only relative and benefactor.
(End of this chapter)