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The guard took the document and examined it, his expression changing: "Please come in."

Murong Xueyao entered the dungeon and, by the dim light, quietly surveyed each cell. Suddenly, she stopped.

In the corner of the cell, a familiar figure sat against the wall.

“Brother Yu Xuan…” Murong Xueyao felt a pang of pain in her heart, but forced herself to remain calm as she walked over. “This patient needs to take his medicine.”

Murong Yuxuan raised her head, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, before she regained her composure: "Thank you, young lady."

As Murong Xueyao handed him the food box, she subtly made a few slashes in his palm. Murong Yuxuan nodded almost imperceptibly.

West City Water Source Management Office.

"Doctor Zhang, how did the examination go?" Qi Zheng's voice carried a hint of impatience.

“Interesting,” Zhang Jing said, still fiddling with his medicine bottle, “this water seems to have…”

"Enough!" a cold voice suddenly rang out.

In the darkness, a dozen men in black, armed with knives, surrounded them.

"Lord Qi," Zhang Jing said, his expression unchanged, "what does this mean?"

"Doctor Zhang," Qi Zheng sneered, "you've investigated far too much."

"So," Zhang Jing slowly put away the medicine bottle, "you're going to kill me to cover your tracks?"

"Since you insist on investigating this water source..." Before Qi Zheng could finish speaking, a servant rushed over.

"My lord! Physician Zhang's assistant has suddenly fallen ill, and his condition is critical!"

"What?" Zhang Jing's expression changed. "What happened to her?"

Qi Zheng narrowed his eyes: "Doctor Zhang seems quite concerned about that young lady?"

“She’s my assistant,” Zhang Jing said urgently, “If something happens to her, and it delays the Imperial Hospital’s prescriptions…”

“In that case,” Qi Zheng smiled meaningfully, “then Physician Zhang should hurry back.”

Zhang Jing turned and left. Qi Zheng watched his retreating figure and sneered, "So the dignified Imperial Physician Zhang is also a womanizer."

"Sir," the leader of the men in black whispered, "are we just going to let him go like that?"

"What's the rush?" Qi Zheng sneered. "He can't escape. But... go investigate that assistant. I want to see what her background is."

Zhang Jing hurried back to the county government office, pushed open the door, and saw Murong Xueyao sitting there.

"How is it?" Zhang Jing asked in a low voice.

“Found it,” Murong Xueyao said in a low voice, “in the innermost cell. And…” She looked around, “I think I’ve discovered something else as well.”

"explain."

“It’s not just Brother Yuxuan locked up in the dungeon,” Murong Xueyao bit her lip, “there are also several merchants from Nanzhao.”

Zhang Jing's eyes flashed: "As expected."

"What about Qi Zheng..."

“He thinks I’m a womanizer,” Zhang Jing sneered, “and that’s exactly what he’s going to use.”

"So, what's next..."

“We’ve investigated everything we needed to,” Zhang Jing said, looking out the window. “It’s time to find an opportunity to rescue them.”

"But Qi Zheng will definitely..."

“Therefore,” Zhang Jing turned to Murong Xueyao, “we need a bigger picture.”

Night fell, and all was quiet inside and outside the county government office. But no one knew that a much bigger storm was brewing.

The main hall of the county government was brightly lit.

"Physician Zhang," Qi Zheng said with a smile, raising his cup, "yesterday's gathering was rushed, so I've prepared this banquet today to apologize."

Just as Zhang Jing was about to decline, a chorus of sweet voices came from outside.

"Come, come," Qi Zheng said, a calculating glint in his eyes, "we've specially invited Miss Liu Xu, the most beautiful courtesan from Lianxiang Pavilion, to entertain us today."

A woman dressed in a light blue silk dress walked in with graceful steps. Her face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, her eyes were full of affection, and every gesture she made was full of charm.

"Liu Xu greets Physician Zhang." The woman bowed gracefully, her voice melodious and pleasant.

Zhang Jing feigned a moment of surprise, then quickly regained his composure and cleared his throat, saying, "Please rise, young lady."

Standing behind Zhang Jing, Murong Xueyao secretly clenched her sleeves.

"I've heard that Physician Zhang is highly skilled," Liu Xu smiled gently, "and I dare to ask him to take my pulse."

As he spoke, he reached out his hand.

“This…” Zhang Jing looked at Murong Xueyao with a troubled expression.

“Young Master Zhang,” Murong Xueyao said coldly, “didn’t you say you don’t take pulses for people casually?”

"this..."

"What?" Liu Xu chuckled, covering her mouth. "It seems this young lady is jealous."

Qi Zheng observed everyone's reactions from the side, a smug smile playing on his lips.

“You jest, young lady,” Murong Xueyao said through gritted teeth. “I am merely the young master’s assistant.”

"Oh?" Liu Xu looked at her meaningfully. "Then why does this young lady always wear a veil? Could it be..." She paused deliberately, "that her appearance is disfigured, and she's afraid of being seen?"

"you!"

"Alright," Zhang Jing suddenly spoke, a hint of impatience in his voice, "You can go now."

Murong Xueyao was taken aback: "Young Master Zhang?"

"I told you to get off." Zhang Jing didn't even glance at her.

The hall was silent. Liu Xu covered her mouth and chuckled softly, while Qi Zheng watched the scene with great interest.

“You…” Murong Xueyao’s voice choked with sobs, “Fine, I’ll go!” With that, she turned and ran out.

“Miss Liu,” Zhang Jing then turned to Liu Xu, his tone gentle, “let me check your pulse.”

Liu Xu smiled and extended her wrist, and Zhang Jing's fingertips gently touched it.

"Physician Zhang's medical skills are indeed superb," ​​Liu Xu said, her eyes sparkling. "I feel much better now."

Qi Zheng chuckled from the side, "Physician Zhang, Miss Liu is a rare beauty, perhaps..."

"Lord Qi is too kind," Zhang Jing said with a faint smile, but he did not release Liu Xu's hand. "I am merely a royal physician."

“Young Master Zhang is too modest,” Liu Xu said softly. “I think that imperial physicians are also human, and naturally have emotions and desires.”

Zhang Jing's eyes flickered: "Miss Liu is right."

After several rounds of drinks, Liu Xu had already sat down next to Zhang Jing, pouring him wine from time to time. Qi Zheng watched this scene, becoming increasingly smug.

"Doctor Zhang," Qi Zheng raised his cup, "Miss Liu's boudoir is in Lianxiang Tower, perhaps..."

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Zhang Jing feigned hesitation.

"What's wrong with that?" Qi Zheng laughed. "It's a rare occasion for Physician Zhang to come to the border town; he should relax a bit."

“Yes,” Liu Xu leaned gently on Zhang Jing’s shoulder, “If Young Master Zhang doesn’t mind, why don’t you come to Lianxiang Pavilion for a while?”

Zhang Jing was silent for a moment, then seemed to be tempted: "Then... I'll trouble you."

Qi Zheng laughed loudly: "Men, prepare the carriage!"

The carriage slowly drove towards Lianxiang Tower, unnoticed by anyone, a masked figure was quietly following on the rooftop.

In the backyard of Lianxiang Tower, Murong Xueyao gently landed on the roof.

"Is everything settled?" Zhang Jing's voice suddenly rang out.

Murong Xueyao turned around and saw Zhang Jingzheng standing at the other end of the roof: "Qi Zheng really fell for it, thinking you...you really..."

"You think I'm lustful? "I'll take advantage of that."

"Those willow catkins..."

“He’s one of our own,” Zhang Jing said in a low voice, “one of my former patients.”

Murong Xueyao looked at Zhang Jing somewhat awkwardly: "Dr. Zhang, you really have a wide variety of patients..."

“As part of the plan,” Zhang Jing said, glancing towards the distant county government office, “Qi Zheng must be lowering his guard now, thinking I’m in Liuxu’s room.”

"Then we..."

"Tonight," Zhang Jing's eyes turned cold, "it's time to investigate those Nanzhao merchants."

Under the moonlight, the two figures silently disappeared into the darkness. Meanwhile, inside the county government office, Qi Zhengzheng smugly said to his subordinates, "With a beauty by his side, let's see if he can still concentrate on investigating the case!"

The subordinate hesitated, "Sir, wouldn't it be..."

“What’s there to be afraid of?” Qi Zheng sneered. “He’s probably already completely infatuated with Liu Xu.”