Chapter 552 - 458: Sorry, I’m a Physician (2)

"The Disguise Skill of this Daoist sect is so impressive, from the outside you can’t tell at all," Lianxin exclaimed in amazement.

"Tsk tsk, this probably isn’t a Human Skin Mask. It’s a special colloid. I’ve heard from the elders in the sect that there is a miraculous fish in the East Sea. Its dorsal fin can be boiled into a glue used for disguises. However, it’s a one-time use, and applying it is quite troublesome. Once successful, unless soaked in a special solution to nullify it, it can’t be seen from the outside," Lianxin continued. "This disguise method needs to be prepared and made right away, and the materials are very expensive. If not done correctly, it could all be in vain."

"No wonder with so many of us, we weren’t able to discover her disguise," Lin Miao nodded. Since Situ Wan was exposed, how could he let her leave easily? If she returned to the Daoist sect, the identity of my senior sister would be exposed.

For fewer troubles in the future, it’s better to keep her here for now.

Letting her go was just because Sun Youwei is too kind.

"Is there a way to restore her original appearance?"

"Only she can do it, we can’t. If forcibly cleaned, it could destroy her original appearance. This is also why many in the martial world are reluctant to use this disguise method. Only a few special people, who want to completely bury their past and live under a new identity, would do this. Moreover, this disguise needs maintenance. Every so often, one must soak their whole body in a special solution, or else this thing will permanently merge with their original skin, then it would be impossible to remove," Lianxin explained.

Lin Miao nodded. This disguise skill is excellent in hiding flaws, but also has many drawbacks. Overall, it’s not as cost-effective as the "beast-crafted skin masks."

Of course, beast skin masks might be more expensive than this one.

"Young master, how do you plan to deal with this Situ Wan?" Lianxin asked.

"Since Senior Sister has already let her go and she has no intention of staying, let her disappear for a while," Lin Miao thought for a moment and replied.

"What about the lady over there?"

"Don’t tell her for now. I need to make sure she wasn’t lying and poses no threat to Senior Sister before giving her freedom," Lin Miao said.

"Alright, I’ll arrange to have her sent to the Miao Manor, under Mei’Er’s care."

"Remind Mei’Er to be cautious and absolutely not let her escape," Lin Miao ordered.

"Sister, help me," Lianxin nodded, called Liansuo, and the two women carried Situ Wan out from the secret passage of the study.

"Young Master, what about Hai Tang? She’s closely related to Situ Wan as her master, and if they knew each other before..." Lianxin returned to ask.

"Have you investigated Hai Tang’s background?"

"We’ve looked into it, but just because something checked out before doesn’t mean it’s not a problem now. Didn’t we check Situ Wan before too? And in the end, there were big issues."

"Alright, go fetch Shi Yin for me, I have something to discuss with her."

"Yes, Young Master."

...

The next day, the Xu Family sent over Xu Qixi’s birth date and time.

Although the marriage was basically decided, according to procedures and customs, it’s still necessary to ask someone to assess the compatibility of the birthdates.

As long as the feelings are mutual, there’s rarely an incompatibility. Even if there is, there are ways to resolve it. People in this line of work know what they’re doing.

Then comes writing the marriage contract, with Xia Yuan and Mrs. Yun as witnesses.

After exchanging marriage contracts, the marriage was essentially sealed, and it was just a matter of Lin Miao setting a date to bring her home.

However, according to custom, Lin Miao must first marry Sun Youwei before taking a concubine, so the actual wedding would have to wait for another year or so.

This wasn’t urgent now.

Even after two more years, Xu Qixi would only be nineteen years old. A nineteen-year-old girl getting married isn’t considered late.

Xu Qixi herself was naturally aware of this. When she saw Lin Miao again, her eyes avoided his, and her cheeks flushed red.

With this engagement, Xu Qixi could now openly visit the Lin residence. Even if she didn’t return at night, the Xu Family probably knew and would turn a blind eye.

Although an unmarried daughter living at her future husband’s home isn’t ideal, since the marriage is confirmed, what does it matter?

With someone like Lin Miao, unless there was a major change in the family or a matter of principles, there was little chance of him breaking the engagement.

Even if Xu Qixi entered the Lin residence as a concubine, who knows how many young men in love with her would despise Lin Miao.

Especially after the failed Xu-Ye alliance, those who still held hope for Xu Qixi are likely pounding their chests in agony upon hearing this news.

"Xiao Qi, don’t go home for lunch anymore, eat here," nearing noon, as Xu Qixi was about to return home from Yongning Hall for lunch, Sun Youwei called out to her.

Xu Qixi’s current work is spending one day at her family’s Baoan Hall and the next at the Lin’s Yongning Hall, mainly sorting and preparing medicinal materials.

With the Medicine Master Order, she naturally has this qualification. When Xia Zhu is not around, she manages the pharmacy at Baoan Hall.

Yongning Hall has two branches. After Lin Miao obtains the Physician’s Order, the smaller branch at Xiuyue Square will become the new headquarters.

After all, it’s closer to home for work.

Lin Miao doesn’t plan to open more branches, maybe just expand the Xiuyue Square one a bit.

If expansion is required, they’ll have to find a place to relocate.

However, the location of Yongning Hall isn’t bad. To expand, the land next door has to be bought, and that’s not an easy task.