People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 15, The Tide Fairy's Teasing

Xu Qing suppressed his nervousness and slowly raised his head. Looking at the glamorous woman on the small bed, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.

The fashionable enchantress had a cascade of jet-black hair adorned with gold jewelry, and wore a purple strapless dress. A peculiar necklace hung around her fair neck, and her collarbone and shoulders were bare, her delicate skin more beautiful than the snow of early winter.

The size of her chest was quite exaggerated, revealing half of her snow-white breasts. The long, fitted skirt accentuated her slender waist and full hips, while her flat, smooth abdomen was faintly visible beneath the black lace.

A pair of long, slender, fair legs were encased in flesh-colored lace stockings, and her feet were clad in purple high-heeled boots. Her legs were crossed and raised, with the sole of one boot pointing directly at Xu Qing.

A faint smile graced her stunningly beautiful face, her eyes sparkling as she looked Xu Qing up and down.

Looking at the trendy woman, Xu Qing thought of a phrase: alluring but not seductive, beautiful but not vulgar.

"Greetings, Madam. May I ask if you are feeling unwell?" Xu Qing asked softly, bowing his head.

The succubus looked Xu Qing up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Although rumors circulated that Xu Qing's handsomeness was comparable to Song Yu of the Chu Kingdom, she only truly believed it after seeing him today.

He was eight feet tall, with a face as warm and clear as jade, and a hint of Taoist transcendence. He didn't look like a royal physician, but rather like a young Taoist disciple.

"This morning, I felt depressed and had no appetite. I heard that Physician Xu cured Lady Hu with a story, so I came to ask you to tell me a story as well." The enchanting woman spoke with a hint of provocation, her slender hand gently pressing against her chest.

Xu Qing watched as the Tide Demoness gently rubbed her chest with her jade-like hand, causing a ripple of waves. He immediately lowered his head, turning his gaze away, no longer daring to look.

The delicate fragrance of incense wafted into Xu Qing's nostrils, and combined with this stimulation, it made his heart race and his face flush slightly.

He could peek at Hu Meiren without consequence, since she needed his help and he couldn't really do anything to her. But Chao Nu Yao was one of the Four Fierce Generals, a ruthless killer who didn't draw blood, not the weak and easily bullied Hu Meiren.

The enchanting woman looked at Xu Qing, who was blushing, and was very satisfied with her performance. Her smile widened, and she stuck out her pink tongue to lick her alluring pink lips.

For years, she had lived secluded in the palace, needing to help the night seduce King Han An, facing that ugly old face every day, and she had long since lost interest. Now, Xu Qing, with his youthful innocence and handsome looks, was just what she needed to satisfy her desires.

It wasn't that the Tide Demon had taken a liking to Xu Qing, but rather that the more beautiful something was, the more excited and delighted she felt when hunting and destroying it.

"Madam is joking. As the saying goes, 'The same disease requires different remedies.' Each person's illness is different, so the treatments are all different," Xu Qing said, bowing his head.

"Really? Why are you so far away? How can you take my pulse from this distance?"

"Come closer to me."

The seductive woman spoke with a flirtatious tone, and her slender hand beckoned to Xu Qing's eyes.

Xu Qing swallowed hard, a nameless fire burning in her heart for some reason. Her eyes gradually became glazed over, and she subconsciously took a few steps forward, kneeling on one knee on the cushion in front of the small bed.

Just as Xu Qing was about to lose his way, the internal energy in his dantian surged out, and the Evergreen Skill began to operate on its own.

Xu Qing's heart skipped a beat, the nameless fire in his heart subsided, and his eyes gradually brightened.

It's incense.

Xu Qing realized that he had just fallen for the Tide Demoness's trick. The other party was a master of incense and could bewitch people without them even realizing it.

Although she didn't know what the other party wanted, Xu Qing still pretended to have a dreamy look in her eyes.

Because Xu Qing had his head down, the Tide Demoness did not notice anything unusual about him. Instead, she placed her fair arm on the table at the head of the small bed and asked Xu Qing to take her pulse.

"Come and take my pulse," the Tide Demoness said softly.

The maidservant beside him did not bring any gauze, so Xu Qing simply placed his hand on Chao Nu Yao's wrist.

The Fairy Chao's skin was incredibly smooth and soft, with a hint of coldness, like a piece of fine mutton fat jade.

"How am I?"

“Madam is not seriously ill. It is not anorexia like that of Consort Hu. It is just that the change of seasons has caused some heat in the body, and it is normal to have some loss of appetite. I will prescribe you a medicine to clear heat and reduce internal fire later. You will only need to take it for one day.” Xu Qing withdrew his hand, his body remaining unchanged.

"I see. I am not skilled in medicine. What is the difference between my pulse and Consort Hu's? Can you explain it to me?"

As Chao Nu Yao finished speaking, she lowered her head and leaned close to Xu Qing's face, exhaling a breath of hot air onto Xu Qing's face.

The nameless fire in Xu Qing's heart reignited, but it was instantly suppressed by the Evergreen Skill.

Damn woman, what are you trying to do?
Xu Qing was anxious, but he maintained a dazed expression and began to patiently explain to Chao Nu Yao the differences in their pulses.

Fortunately, Xu Qing had done some emergency study yesterday, otherwise he would have definitely exposed his true medical skills.

Seeing that Xu Qing was almost completely smitten, the smile on the Tide Demoness's face vanished, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes. "So that's how it is. Consort Hu is the King's darling. Besides her anorexia, have you noticed anything else unusual about her body?" the Tide Demoness asked.

"No," Xu Qing said, feigning confusion.

"Really not? For example, why doesn't she have any offspring?" the Tide Demoness coaxed.

"No, Hu Meiren's health is perfectly normal, there is no problem at all," Xu Qing continued.

Chao Nu Yao stared intently at Xu Qing, and after confirming that Xu Qing was not lying, she waved her hand at the maid beside her.

The maid understood and immediately extinguished the incense and opened the window for ventilation.

Seeing that Xu Qing was still looking detached, Chao Nu Yao propped her head up on the table, and her doubts and worries dissipated.

"It's good that you didn't find anything wrong, otherwise I would really be reluctant to kill you now," the Tide Demoness said softly.

The reason Xu Qing was summoned for a consultation today was not because Hu Meiren had any health problems, but to see if Xu Qing could detect any issues with her health.

Everyone knew that Consort Hu was the favorite concubine of King Han, but King Han An had never actually touched her. In other words, it was Chao Nu Yao who couldn't bear to let King Han An touch Consort Hu, since she was an essential ingredient in her perfumery.

Only blood carrying the fragrance of a virgin could allow her incense to work its full effect. The seductive witch then controlled the beautiful Hu, making her, like herself, use incense to bewitch King Han An, weaving beautiful dreams for him night after night.

As Xu Qing listened to the Tide Demoness's words, he became increasingly nervous, but dared not show it on his face. At the same time, he wondered what the other party was talking about.
In the original story, it seems that Hu Meiren was providing blood to Chao Nu Yao, but he didn't know what the blood was specifically used for.

Give it to Bai Yifei to drink? But what can that little bit do? Besides, that little bit of blood has absolutely no effect on the body.

As Xu Qing was still puzzled, the incense in the room gradually faded away.

The succubus leaned closer to Xu Qing again, whispering in his ear, and began to weave a story about what had just happened.

Feeling the warmth from the breath on his ears, Xu Qing felt a tingling sensation and a slight itch in his heart. Fortunately, the incense had not completely dissipated, and the Evergreen Technique was still circulating, keeping him awake and preventing him from showing any abnormalities.

The Tide Demoness returned to her original pose, waved her hand in front of Xu Qing, and said softly.
"wake up!"

Xu Qing appeared to be suddenly awakened, then quickly stood up and bowed to the Tide Demoness.

"Madam, I have answered your question. If there are no further questions, I will take my leave now, as there are still matters in the Imperial Hospital that await my attention."

"Then I'll trouble Physician Xu to examine me. Please reward me," Chao Nu Yao said with a smile.

"Yes."

The maid brought over a small plate with two valuable, finely carved jade discs on it.

Xu Qing quickly declined, saying
"I have only done my duty and have no reason to accept such a reward from you, Madam."

Although he loves money, he dares not take the money from the trendy woman, for it might become his death sentence at any time.

"Is Physician Xu showing disdain?"

"This humble official would absolutely not dare," Xu Qing said in a panic.

"Then accept it. I will need you to come and treat me frequently in the future. I may experience many health problems in the future, but I don't want to take medicine. I will need you to tell me stories and explain my illness." After saying that, the Tide Demoness put her finger to her lips and gave Xu Qing a charming look.

This is someone who's blaming themselves.

Xu Qing desperately wanted to refuse, but remembering the scene the Tide Demoness had just conjured up for him, he could only force himself to nod and say...
“It is my duty to treat your illness, Madam. I cannot trouble you.”

The Tide Demoness nodded in satisfaction and waved her hand, saying...

"I am tired. Imperial Physician Xu may leave now."

"I am resigning."

Xu Qing took the two jade discs, turned around and left. He picked up the gold ingot that Hu Meiren had given him from the table in the main hall, and left Mingzhu Palace without looking back.

As Xu Qing walked along the road, his desire to become stronger intensified. Only by becoming stronger could he be fearless in the face of any danger.

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