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Chapter 100, Zhang Liang Pleads for Help, Another Top-Tier Opportunity Appears (Seeking monthly votes and subscriptions!)

The Royal Palace of the King of Han, the Imperial Medical Academy.

Seeing the people blocking the door and stopping her, Xu Qing's panic turned into confusion.

The newcomer was dressed in a plain blue robe, exuding confidence and high spirits. He had a handsome face and a beautiful appearance, and at first glance, one might mistake him for a beautiful woman dressed as a man.

"Young Master Zhang? What brings you to the Imperial Hospital?" Xu Qing asked in confusion.

The person who stopped him was Zhang Liang, Zhang Zifang, the grandson of Zhang Kaidi and the young ruler of the Zhang clan.

He later became Han Fei's friend, one of the founders of Quicksand, and the third master of Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

During the chaos at the end of the Qin Dynasty, he assisted Liu Bang in defeating Xiang Yu and unifying the country. He was known as one of the Three Heroes of the early Han Dynasty, along with Han Xin and Xiao He.

Zhang Liang's life was extremely legendary, but at this moment he was still just a green young man.

Although she is younger than him, she is just as famous in South Korea.

He was known as a humble, refined, and gentle young gentleman.

"Greetings, Imperial Physician. Are you in such a panic because you have something important to attend to?" Zhang Liang asked Xu Qing, bowing respectfully.

"Young Master, there's no need for such formalities. I have some miscellaneous matters to attend to, so as not to delay my appointment at the palace tomorrow," Xu Qing replied in return.

"I see. Is the matter urgent?"

Zhang Liang looked at Xu Qing with some hesitation, clearly wanting to talk to Xu Qing about something.

Seeing Zhang Liang's conflicted expression, Xu Qing's doubts deepened.

He had never interacted with Zhang Kaidi before, and even if Zhang Liang wanted to enter the court as an official, he didn't need to go through his connections.

If Zhang Liangxuan just says a few words, wouldn't South Korean officials let him choose at will?

According to the Zhang family tradition, they shouldn't be actively seeking out someone like him, especially someone like Zhang Liang, the future of the Zhang family.

"Young Master, please speak frankly about what's on your mind," Xu Qing said directly.

He doesn't have time for witty banter with Zhang Liang right now. If the Tide Demoness suddenly attacks, he won't be able to escape even if he wants to.

“My grandfather caught a cold these past two days, and after taking several doses of medicine, he still hasn’t gotten better. I’m worried about his health and would like to ask the Imperial Physician to examine him.”

"His Majesty has given permission, so I have come to the Imperial Hospital to see you."

After Zhang Liang finished explaining the whole story, he looked at Xu Qing nervously.

His father died early, and his grandfather raised him. Zhang Kaidi can be said to be his only relative.

Confucianism advocates that one should be completely impartial and not dare to be selfish, because selfishness is wrong.

Deeply influenced by Confucianism, Zhang Liang was torn between not wanting to interfere with Xu Qing's work of treating the people of Xinzheng and not wanting anything to happen to his grandfather.

As soon as Zhang Liang finished speaking, a ball of light lit up in Xu Qing's mind, and two fortune slips flew out.

[Zhang Liang invites you to heal the sick and save lives, but chaos is brewing and the future is uncertain.]

[A very auspicious sign: Go to the Zhang residence to treat Zhang Kaidi's illness. Caught in a vortex, assess the situation carefully; fortune and misfortune are intertwined, but a first-class opportunity awaits. Entangled by cause and effect, this matter concerns the future; choose wisely.]

[Middle result, reject Zhang Liang, go home to hide, nothing gained, nothing lost, a draw.]

Another incredible opportunity!?

Xu Qing was extremely surprised when she saw the fortune slip, which was followed by deep worry.

Last time he went to Zilan Pavilion, he also had a first-class opportunity, but the risks he encountered on the way almost cost him his life. Moreover, he was secretly helped by the gods last time and finally turned the danger into safety.

This time, however, they are caught in a vortex and danger is imminent. Clearly, the risks brought by this first-class opportunity are even greater.

Before Xu Qing could ponder the fortune, Zhang Liang spoke again.

"Imperial Physician, if your matter is urgent, you can treat my grandfather a little later," Xu Qing said after glancing at Zhang Liang and considering briefly.
"Young Master, rest assured, what I have on hand is nothing of great importance. Prime Minister Zhang's hard work for the country is evident to all in Han."

"Now that he is ill and the king has issued a decree, let us set off immediately so as not to delay his treatment."

He missed the first opportunity last time, but he doesn't want to miss this one, because he really wants to see what the first opportunity is!
Although this trip to see Zhang Kaidi for treatment was dangerous, the divination indicates that one should assess the situation carefully, as fortune and misfortune are intertwined, meaning that this danger can be avoided.

The premise is that he must make the right choice at the crucial moment.

He now needs to find a way to avoid the Tide Demoness, and he can use the excuse of seeing a doctor to hide at Zhang Kaidi's mansion for a couple of days.

No matter how powerful the Tide Demoness is, she couldn't possibly send someone to the Zhang residence to kidnap him.

Hearing Xu Qing agree, Zhang Liang breathed a long sigh of relief.

If Xu Qing can cure his grandfather's cold, then his grandfather will definitely be out of danger.

Back then, Crown Prince Han was already terminally ill, suffering from a high fever and unconsciousness, yet Xu Qing was able to save him. His grandfather, on the other hand, was merely bedridden and must be fine.

"Okay, please follow me."

Zhang Liang broke free from Xu Qing's grasp and left the Imperial Hospital with her.

After leaving the palace, the two rode in the Zhang family's carriage towards the Zhang residence.

Not long after Xu Qing left the Han King's Palace, Chao Nu Yao's maid also arrived at the Imperial Hospital. After briefly inquiring about Xu Qing's whereabouts, she returned to Mingzhu Palace to report back.

Inside the Pearl Palace, the maidservant told the Tide Demon about the information she had gathered.

"Did he go to treat Zhang Kaidi's illness?"

Chao Nu Yao frowned slightly, her expression becoming serious.

"Yes, the physicians of the Imperial Medical Academy said it was the young master of the Zhang family, and Zhang Liang personally came to invite the Imperial Physician."

"It is said that Prime Minister Zhang has been suffering from a cold for some time, but it has not improved, so the Imperial Physician was summoned."

The maidservant recounted all the information she had gathered.

Hearing the maid's words, Chao Nuyao's expression grew even more solemn. She slightly raised her head and looked in the direction of the Zhang residence, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"How did he get involved in this trouble? It seems that having too much fame isn't a good thing."

The fairy poured the incense into the incense burner and then put the lid of the small, purple-gold incense burner back on.

The incense smoke rose gently, swirling upwards like clouds of smoke before dissipating, its fragrance mingling with the surrounding air.

The shrouded in mist and clouds obscured the shrouded woman's expression, but her beautiful eyes gleamed with an inexplicable light, leaving one wondering what she was pondering.

On the other side, the Zhang family's carriage stopped, and Xu Qing and Zhang Liang got out of the carriage.

"Imperial Physician, please follow me."

Zhang Liang led Xu Qing into the Zhang residence, where servants at the entrance greeted them.

The Zhang family served as prime ministers of Han for five generations, with two generations assisting five kings of Han. They were truly favored by the kings for generations. However, the Zhang family mansion was not luxurious, but rather simple and elegant.

"Young Master Zhang, could you tell me about the Prime Minister's recent health condition?" Xu Qing asked as they walked.

“Okay, Grandfather fell ill five days ago. At first, neither Grandfather nor we thought it was a minor problem, but after returning from the small assembly yesterday, his condition suddenly worsened.”

Zhang Liang began to tell Xu Qing about Zhang Kaidi's situation.

As Xu Qing listened to Zhang Liang's words, his expression gradually became serious.

He realized that Zhang Kaidi's illness was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.

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