Chapter 712: So It Was Because of the Cultivation Technique

“Junior brother, today I went to the medical hall and saw Ruan Qingyao. Her level in medicine is very high, possibly even surpassing Master Guan. Yet, such a person actually humbled herself to come to our small Anning Hall. I find it a bit strange…”

Lin Miao laughed, “What’s so strange? Although our Anning Hall is not large in scale, it’s quite famous. Senior sister, let’s not underestimate ourselves too much.”

“Perhaps I was overthinking.” Sun Youwei smiled slightly, realizing that arguing over this point was meaningless.

Since she’s under our watch, if she really harbors any ulterior motives, she will eventually show her true colors.

…

Li Jing.

“Your Highness, the prescription you brought back, this old servant has studied it over the past two days. It holds considerable value and might be worth trying on His Majesty.” Fu Qingzhu slightly bowed and reported.

“Then try it.”

“As Your Highness commands.”

Currently, the Crown Prince governs, with the Empress behind the curtain, though that’s merely a formality. The one truly making decisions about state affairs is still the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince has governed for over ten years and is quite experienced in national affairs, handling them systematically. Although lacking innovations, he remains steady and proper.

Since the Emperor is still alive, it’s not suitable for major shifts in the state, but the Crown Prince is quietly placing his own people in various departments.

He hasn’t moved any ministers or associate ministers, but he has made changes among subordinates like assistant ministers, physicians, and managers.

At the same time, he’s reducing King Qi’s influence.

The political wind has shifted significantly.

The Emperor’s stroke and unconsciousness have naturally benefited the Crown Prince the most, yet the Crown Prince still actively seeks to heal the Emperor, subtly swaying the balance in the hearts of the courtiers.

Which minister would wish to serve a ruthless ruler, one who could harm his own father? If he becomes murderous, those ministers who are unrelated would be even less burdened.

Throughout history, ministers have always hoped the Emperor would be a benevolent ruler, as such rulers wouldn’t recklessly execute, keeping the ministers safe!

The Crown Prince governs on behalf of the Emperor.

Consort Xue is confined to her own quarters. She is the Emperor’s consort, so as a son, the most he can do is house arrest her, not dispose of her as he wishes.

After all, the Emperor is not dead yet.

As for King Qi, though his full brother, the Crown Prince, as the elder brother and as regent, keeps him confined to study and reflect, ensuring he cannot cause trouble.

As for Marquis Lingyang, Xue Chunlai, though the Emperor’s in-law, he’s still a subject, and if he commits crimes, the Crown Prince, exercising his ruling rights, can handle him accordingly.

The Capital’s Marquis Lingyang’s Mansion is directly seized and searched, and he’s imprisoned. Once the Ministry of Justice determines his crimes, they will set the punishment.

Unless the Emperor awakens to grant him special pardon, most likely he will be executed after autumn.

…

At night, a figure entered Lin Mansion, unnoticed by anyone, including Lianxin and Liansuo, who were sleeping outside Lin Miao’s room.

Both sisters are now at a middle level of the Meridian Passage Realm. For someone to arrive without them noticing, clearly this person’s cultivation is much higher than theirs.

Lin Miao felt a chill beneath him and opened his eyes to see a face that could express either annoyance or joy.

“I heard you sent Wushuang to the Black Abyss?” The woman partially covered her face, revealing eyes in which one could easily get lost.

“What do you intend by sending Jin Wushuang to me? Aren’t you afraid Yuyao will find out? How will she handle herself then?”

“I am Yuyao’s aunt. If I don’t mind, why should you?”

“She has always seen you as a mother.” Lin Miao frowned, knowing this secret led him to agree to such a ridiculous thing with Baili Bingyun.

“This is a secret she doesn’t yet know.”

“Aren’t you going to tell her?” Her soft waist curled around him deftly, as if they were an old married couple.

“Every time I come to see you, it feels different. This freshness is truly addictive!”

“You, a celestial-level expert, still indulge in such base pleasures?”

“You’re wrong. The joy between a man and a woman is part of human nature. Celestials are also human and naturally have needs. I couldn’t find the right partner before, but now that I have, why shouldn’t I enjoy it?” Bingyun said, “Besides, your growing capabilities make the experience truly rewarding.”

“Be gentle, I’m injured.”

“I knew it. If you weren’t injured, I wouldn’t have come.”

“No need, I can heal myself…”

“Mr. Lin, I want a child, a child of our own. You must give me one!” The woman whispered in his ear.

“You know, even if I want to, once the seed is inside you, it’ll be instantly absorbed. Let’s wait until I’ve advanced to the celestial level.”

“With your current cultivation speed, it’s not far off, right?”

“Yes, I should be able to reach it within three years.”

“Then I can still have one…”

…

“Sir, your complexion seems much better this morning?” The next morning, Lin Miao’s face looked noticeably better compared to the last two days.

“Really?”

After a night of dual cultivation with a celestial-level expert, the feedback naturally resulted in a thirty percent recovery from Lin Miao’s injuries.

If it continues, the effect would last longer, but naturally, this woman cannot stay long.

“I’ve been home for five days. I want to go out for a walk. Who would like to accompany me?” Lin Miao asked.

“Are you looking to ease your mind, sir?”

“Something like that. The epidemic should be ending soon, and everyone will soon return to normal life.” Lin Miao nodded.

“Madam is going to Yongning Hall. Why don’t we invite her too?”

“Is there someone seeing patients at Yongning Hall?”

“Yes, it’s Physician Xia Yuan.”

“Xia Yuan? Isn’t he the deputy at Benefit People Pharmacy? Why is he seeing patients at Yongning Hall?” Lin Miao asked curiously.

“Due to the epidemic, some Benefit People Pharmacy clinics were requisitioned. Physician Xia had nowhere to see patients, so he came to Yongning Hall temporarily.”

“What about Xia Zhu, still assisting at Shengyuan Hall?”

“Yes, Xia Zhu is now Wen Ruyu’s assistant. The two are treating epidemic patients together. People say they make a perfect couple!”

“Are their relationship public now?” Lin Miao asked, somewhat surprised.

“Not exactly, but everyone sees it even if no one mentions it,” Lianxin smiled softly.

“Oh well, they are adults and know what they’re doing.” Lin Miao smiled. Though Xia Zhu is nominally his disciple, she’s much older, so he needn’t worry about this matter.

Yongning Hall was quite busy early in the morning.

Originally only Xu Qixi was there. The girl loved to sleep in and was forced to start work early. Now with Ruan Qingyao around, she’s the latecomer.

After all, Ruan Qingyao merely rents a place nearby and is the first to arrive every day.

Xu simply lazes around and won’t show up before late morning.

Lin Miao, Sun Youwei, and Lianxin arrived at Yongning Hall early. Upon entering the main hall, they saw a young, pretty woman in a gauzy dress organizing the medicinal herbs in the cabinets. Her busy silhouette cast onto the cabinet gave off an elegant, classical beauty.

“Qingyao?”

“Ah, Qingyao greets Madam Youwei!” Ruan Qingyao abruptly raised her head and, realizing it was Sun Youwei, quickly put down her tasks and stepped forward to greet her.

“Qingyao, let me introduce you: this is my junior brother and fiancé, Lin Miao!”

“Qingyao greets Mr. Lin.” Ruan Qingyao glanced at Lin Miao, showing a slight hint of shyness, then bowed gracefully.

“Miss Qingyao, don’t be formal. Since you’re working at Yongning Hall, treat me and my senior sister like family.” Lin Miao nodded, giving a faint smile.

This Ruan Qingyao is indeed suspicious. In that brief moment, he sensed the flow of energy within her body. Though she tried hard to conceal it, he still detected it.

Moreover, the cultivation technique she’s practicing felt quite familiar to him.