The Great Physician

Falling in Love with You (630bookla Chapter of The Great Physician)

The entrance to the banquet room was crowded with maids and servants.

In the middle of the room was a round table with eight dishes of soup and four plates of exquisite fruits.

Qin Shi and Li Shan sat side by side, with Granny Liu and tall maids serving the dishes.

The enticing aroma is incredibly tempting.

Li Shan ate and said, "Mother doesn't know where she went for lunch."

Everyone in the house knows who she is.

Qin patted Li Sheng's hand: "If we don't mention that she herself refused to come in and went hungry, she can't blame anyone else."

Just then, a maid at the door called out loudly, "Master."

Qin and Li Shan turned their gazes toward Li Xunda, who was entering the room with a sullen face.

The two got up at the same time.

Madam Qin said with a forced smile, "Have someone ask how you returned from dining in the outer courtyard, sir?"

Li Xunda snorted disdainfully at the table full of exquisite delicacies: "You can still eat? I can't eat. You told me to arrange for someone to... What's her name again?" He thought for a moment and said, "Right, Ah Zhuo. You told me to bring Ah Zhuo back, but you just left her at the gate?"

Li Shan looked at Qin Shi in surprise, thinking, "My father is actually causing trouble for my mother because of that idiot?"

Qin Shi's gaze faltered slightly, but she quickly smiled and said, "Where did you hear that, sir? I sent someone to fetch you long ago, but haven't they come back yet?" She looked at Granny Liu beside her.

Granny Liu bowed her head and said, "My lord, you have misunderstood Madam. It is because Sister Azhuo is shy and refuses to come in. The maids and servants have tried to persuade her several times and are still outside coaxing her."

Qin's eyes reddened as she said, "My sister refused to come in, yet you blame me. It's so hard being a stepmother, and you don't even know how to understand me. How am I supposed to live like this? Otherwise, I'll take the children back to my parents' home to make room for you to raise my sister."

Li Shan cried and called for her mother.

Qin's niece, named Wei Zhai Hua, is renowned for her beauty, surpassing all others in the capital, and is currently a favored concubine of the Prince of Qi.

Qin also had a cousin who was the third wife of General He. General He was a subordinate of the Left Minister. When King Qi first ascended the throne, he consulted with the Left Minister on all important matters of the court. The Left Minister was the most important minister in the court.

Neither side can afford to offend.

Hearing her sobbing, Li Xunda softened his tone and said, "The person was actually sent by the escort agency. The agency's director, Zou Keming, is known for his chivalry and has connections with many wealthy and influential families. His flag was flying high in front of the Li residence, and people kept coming to ask him what he was doing, that he was sending my daughter back to the mansion. But the gate wouldn't be opened, and they wouldn't even let her in. How could you possibly save face for me?"

Qin Shi, forgetting her tears, frowned at Li Xunda: "Really? Then everyone knows that Master's silly sister has returned? Isn't Master's escort agency clearly trying to intimidate you?"

Originally, the family could have just quietly supported her when she came home. She's not some legendary figure; there's no need to make her famous.

Li Xunda nodded slightly: "But we're already at the door, what am I supposed to do?"

Madam Qin said, "Why didn't the master hire a bodyguard from a security escort agency? Why are the security escort agencies, which only charge money, going against the master?"

“I sent someone to pick them up, but they didn’t come. It wasn’t someone from the escort agency I hired.”

Qin and Li Shan exchanged glances.

Qin's face darkened and she said, "That was the eldest sister's doing. Master, it's not that I, as a concubine, am trying to sow discord. I can understand that my eldest sister wants to be a concubine, but her family's food, clothing, and daily necessities all come from Master. Is it possible to pick up a bowl and call for father, then put it down and curse mother?"

Li Xunda, panting heavily, said, "I'll go find her." After taking a few steps, he hurriedly turned back and said, "Bring her back first, don't let her stay by the roadside and ruin my reputation."

Qin Shifu said so.

Li Xunda's figure disappeared at the courtyard gate.

Qin slammed her fair hand on the dining table: "This is outrageous!"

Li Shan asked, "Mother, are you just going to let her in?"

Granny Liu said, "My eldest sister is not allowed to enter through the side gate or the main gate. That would ruin your reputation. Of course, when you are concerned about your reputation, would you not let her in?"

Li Shan secretly tore at the handkerchief in her hand: "Only my mother and cousin, who are favored by the king, can leave through the main gate. Why should this idiot like her get the chance?"

Because he was born to the legitimate wife.

Granny Liu called out softly to Madam Qin.

Qin's gaze was icy as she stared ahead; "Letting her in is an insult to me. I don't know what she'll get after she comes in."

If someone knows when to advance and retreat, they might be given a meal.

Those who are reckless and go against the tide will not be tolerated.

Granny Liu said, "Then this servant will serve Madam her meal first."

"What's the point of eating? I'm not eating." Madam Qin flung her sleeves. "Get the person in first."

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The heavy carriage curtain was lifted from the outside, letting in brilliant sunlight.

Huo Yimai also had striking features, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes.

Li Ruozhuo raised her hand to shield her eyes: "Why haven't you left yet?"

"Waiting to say goodbye." Huo Yimai said in an unfriendly tone, hooking his finger: "Come here, I have something to say to you."

Chan and the cats and dogs all stared at Li Ruozhuo with probing eyes.

Li Ruozhuo moved her body and sat down by the car door.

Suddenly, everything went dark.

Huo Yimai's tall figure kept the bustling crowd at bay.

"Wait for me to come find you."

Li Ruozhuo laughed and said, "You just wanted to be with me?"

Huo Yi nodded: "I feel at ease knowing where you live."

Li Ruozhuo smiled and said, "Where do you live? I'll visit you when I have the chance."

Huo Yimai's radiant smile was like a peony in full bloom in March, so beautiful that it could outshine all other flowers and was impossible to look at.

Li Ruozhuo asked from outside, "What are you laughing at? No?"

Huo Yi said, "I will have the sect leader escort me there. You don't need to worry about me. Take care of yourself."

Li Ruozhuo nodded: "I will."

From behind Huo Yi, Zou Keming's voice came: "Sister, open the gate and have your servants carry your daughter over."

Huo Yimai whispered, "Your father is very bad. If it weren't for Director Zou's words that your father wouldn't let you in, you wouldn't be here now. If you don't believe him, I'll find a way to get you out of the Li family's cage." He then added, "And don't agree to your marriage proposal..."

"Sister, get out of the car."

Huo Yimai glanced back, his eyebrows furrowing in displeasure.

Li Ruozhuo raised her hand and put it on his shoulder: "Goodbye."

She was already home, and there was no excuse to keep her there.

Huo Yi felt a pang of sadness and reached out to take her hand: "Take care."

The servants of the Li family were already urging Li Ruozhuo to have Huo Yimai summon Zou Keming over.

Zou Keming lifted the corner of the carriage curtain: "Sister, I can only escort you to your destination. Is there anything else you need? I will do my best to help you with anything I can."

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