Mistakenly Connected to the Jade Flower Branch

The usually composed and calm Luo An walked very fast, leaving Zhang Mingyue and Tao Yao far behind. Nan Fei followed closely behind him, not daring to speak.

Zhang Mingyue's first invitation to Luo An to go shopping ended badly. This was the first time Luo An had acted unusually. How could she possibly ask him for a ride again?

Zhang Mingyue was on the verge of tears. She decided to give up on pursuing Luo An and snapped at Su Liuguang beside her, "What's wrong with you? If you can't chat, then don't chat. Brother Luo is a man of refined taste; he wouldn't listen to such vulgar language."

Su Liuguang was baffled. What kind of deity was he that was so detached from the mortal world?

Su Liuguang said seriously, "Mingyue, are they just doctors? Do you really understand them?"

Zhang Mingyue said, "If they're not doctors, are they thugs? Was their three-year free clinic in Wudong County a hoax? Were they after money or people?"

Su Liuguang said, "Nanfei's manner of speaking is far beyond that of an ordinary medical apprentice. He thought the 'Taibai Yin Jing' was a medical book, but I clearly saw him open it. I can't even understand this military treatise..."

Zhang Mingyue retorted angrily, "What? You think you're the best in the world? The medical apprentice is inferior to you? If you can't understand him, then he shouldn't understand either..."

Zhang Mingyue kept asking questions, and Su Liuguang patiently said, "Mingyue, that's not what I meant. I was worried about you..."

Zhang Mingyue, unable to bear it any longer, said: "Thank you, but I don't need it."

Su Liuguang followed her for a couple more steps, but Zhang Mingyue said, "Don't follow me."

Su Liuguang held the hairpin in his hand, watching Zhang Mingyue walk further and further away in anger, and let out a long sigh.

Zhang Mingyue stood in front of Luo An's door, her hand still in a knocking gesture, hesitant: the room was dark, were they asleep or...?

Although she was angry with Su Liuguang, his words were not without reason. Nan Fei did not speak harshly, and his tone was slightly lower than usual, which not only startled the others, but also surprised her at the time.

He exuded an imposing aura without needing to be angry. Zhang Mingyue had only felt this kind of imposing presence from Magistrate Jiang and her father.

Zhang Mingyue suddenly remembered Nanfei's words: "Human flesh doesn't taste good; it's fishy, ​​sour, and astringent..."

Nan Fei opened the door from the next room, and Zhang Mingyue jumped in fright.

Nanfei thought he had startled her by suddenly opening the door, so he didn't pay any attention to it. He handed her the "Moon King's Medical Diagnosis" and lowered his voice, "Young Master has already gone to sleep. Second Miss, please do not disturb him."

Zhang Mingyue also whispered, "Nanfei, I'm sorry about today, I didn't know we'd run into..."

Nanfei said, "Second Miss, the young master doesn't like crowds; he's just annoyed by people making things up out of thin air, spreading rumors, and talking nonsense..."

Zhang Mingyue nodded: "I will pay attention in the future and try to avoid those who like to gossip."

It seems there will be no future.

Seeing her tired and dejected expression, Nanfei softened his voice: "Second Miss, it's not your fault, don't take it to heart. You've been busy and tired these past few days, get some rest tonight."

She really didn't sleep well last night; Nanfei is truly meticulous and has a sharp eye.

Luo An sat on the rooftop, his back to Wudong County, with the vast Jingjiang River stretching out before him.

Those harsh sounds still echoed in my ears. Ever since he left the Heaven and Earth Palace to travel around practicing medicine, no matter which country he visited, whether in the capital or in the countryside, people always talked about the legendary stories and romantic affairs of the Empress of Nanyue.

Every country, every place, and every person has a different version. He has heard at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, versions, which is extremely annoying.

Until three years ago, I arrived at Chongming Island. The Great River Gang is not under the jurisdiction of any country, nor does it concern itself with any country's affairs. Everyone is busy with their own business, and their main topic of conversation is making money. The gang leader strictly forbids causing trouble or gossiping, and if anyone is caught, the punishment ranges from thirty strokes of the cane to offering sacrifices to the river god.

He finally had a few years of peace and quiet.

Luo An accidentally touched the pendant at his waist, so he simply took it off and examined it closely.

The two pendants each contain three jade beads of three colors, all of them exquisite and translucent, shimmering brilliantly in the moonlight. If one had to distinguish them, one string of beads would be arranged in white, red, and blue, while the other string would be arranged in blue, red, and white.

Father said, “This is a symbol of the owner and his wife of the Heaven and Earth Manor. I originally planned to give it to you and your wife myself when you got married, but now I guess I won’t have that chance. Xiao An, when you meet someone you love in the future, you can give it to her yourself.”

The senior brother said that mutual affection means that you like her and she likes you too. To be more specific, it means that your heart beats faster when you see her, and her eyes light up when she sees you.

His father waited his whole life, but never gave away the manor lord's wife's pendant before he died. He probably won't have the chance either.

The Zhang family's intentions were clear: everyone, from top to bottom, favored him and didn't mind that he was mute. Zhang Mingyue was an excellent choice in terms of both appearance and talent. However, he didn't feel his heart race when he saw Zhang Mingyue.

If he absolutely had to choose someone to settle down with, Zhang Mingyue would be fine. But if he were asked to give away the manor lord's wife's pendant, he still wouldn't be willing.

Luo An fastened the pendant back to his waist. He thought that living a lonely life like his father was not so bad, so why ruin such a fine young woman's life?

Besides, he had been alone for twenty years and didn't feel there was anything wrong with it.

Luo An stood up and turned around to see Nan Fei. Nan Fei walked to his side and asked cautiously, "Young Master?"

Luo An signed: "I'm fine, don't worry."

Nanfei said, "Young Master, after this free clinic ends, tell Master Zhang to terminate the cooperation. If you really want to do good deeds and benefit the community, we can go somewhere else. North of Chongming Island is Haidong County in Dongyang, we can go there..."

The third day, the eighth day of the lunar new year, was the last day of the free clinic for the month. By the afternoon, there was no one queuing, and Zhang Mingyue instructed that the shop should be closed in January.

Nanfei said, "Young master, you can go back and rest early today."

Zhang Mingyue said, "Brother Luo, we have news from the old house. My brother is back this afternoon and invites you to have dinner at the old house."

They passed through the moon gate and saw two people standing on the small bridge. Nanfei and Luo An stopped at the same time.

They recognized Zhang Mingzhi, who was dressed in white, but the young man beside him was dressed in a magnificent deep purple, holding a jade flute and wearing a jade belt. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if he had a natural smile.

Her form is graceful as a startled swan, elegant as a swimming dragon. She shines like autumn chrysanthemums, flourishes like spring pines… This young master is like the cold moon over a snowy mountain, this person is like a goddess of the Luo River on earth.

Nanfei sighed with relief at finally meeting someone who was on par with Luo An, but sensed that Luo An seemed somewhat tense. Nanfei was taken aback and looked down, and sure enough, he saw that Luo An's hand was clenched into a fist.

Luo An's emotional changes were imperceptible to most people. Nan Fei, with his keen observation skills, spent every day with him and finally figured it out. Could this young master be an old acquaintance?

Zhang Mingzhi introduced, "Young Master Xu, this is the Jade-Faced Divine Physician, Doctor Luo, whom I told you about, and his apprentice, Nanfei. Doctor Luo, Nanfei, this is Young Master Xu..."

Nanfei exclaimed, "Young Master Xu is truly... even 'handsome and talented' is not enough to describe him."

Young Master Xu smiled and said, "Young Master Nan is truly a sight to behold."

Before Nanfei could react, Young Master Xu continued, "Jade-faced Divine Physician Luo An, it's a pleasure to meet you..."

Before he could even utter the words "please give me more guidance," Luo An had already crossed the bridge past Young Master Xu. Nan Fei quickly followed after him.

After they had walked away, Zhang Mingzhi explained, "Young Master Xu, Doctor Luo doesn't enjoy lively conversation and small talk..."

Young Master Xu smiled slightly: "It's nothing, let's go eat."