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

Chapter 47, Han Yu delivers a gift, Six-Fingered Black Knight is seriously injured.

As dawn broke, Xu Qing yawned and walked out of the palace.

No one knows how he spent the night. If he weren't at the prime of his life, he probably wouldn't have been able to cope with the seductive woman who had lived in the deep palace for ten years.

Rubbing his aching lower back, Xu Qing strode outside.

"Physician Xu, please take care of yourself. You will need to serve Madam diligently from now on." The maid had dark circles under her eyes and a mournful expression on her face.

Who knows how she spent last night? That unsettling sound didn't stop until the early hours of the morning, lasting even longer than the previous nights.

"There's no need to worry about that."

Xu Qing straightened his chest as he spoke, "A man can't say no."

"The others will be waking up soon, so you should leave quickly. Everything has been arranged at the Imperial Hospital, and no one will suspect anything," the maid said.

Xu Qing nodded, picked up the medicine box, and walked outside.

The maid entered the palace and walked slowly to the boudoir of the Tide Demoness.

The once tidy boudoir is now a mess, with tables and chairs overturned, clothes scattered on the floor, black stockings torn to shreds, and a purple high heel lying on the bed, clearly having been involved in the battle last night.

The Tide Demoness, wrapped in a thin blanket, lay on the bed, still not fully awake.

"Ugh."

The maid sighed softly and began to tiptoe around the scene, cleaning up the mess left by Xu Qing and the Tide Demoness's affair.

When Xu Qing returned to the Imperial Hospital, the others had not yet arrived. After resting for half an hour, the medical officers of the Imperial Hospital arrived one after another.

After handing over his duties to the physician in charge of roll call, Xu Qing left the Imperial Hospital with his medicine box.

The medical officer on duty that night can rest the next day.

After leaving the Han King's Palace, Xu Qing bought some food as usual and prepared to go home.

Xu Qing was about to open the door when someone called out to her from behind.

"Doctor Xu."

Xu Qing turned around and saw a young man dressed in a blue outfit with a cold expression driving a carriage toward him.

Xu Qing recognized the visitor; he was Han Qiancheng, the adopted son of the Fourth Young Master Han Yu and a master archer.

"So it's Young Master Qiancheng." Xu Qing bowed and greeted him.

Han Qiancheng is Han Yu's adopted son. Even if he is only an adopted son, he is still a prince of the royal family. According to etiquette, Xu Qing should address him as "prince".

"Imperial Physician Xu," Han Qiancheng said, jumping down from the carriage and bowing.

"I wonder what brings you here, young master?" Xu Qing asked Han Qiancheng warily.

He ruined Han Yu's plans twice, and even plotted against him before. Now that Han Qiancheng has come to him, he has no choice but to be on guard.

"As the Crown Prince's younger brother, my godfather specially instructed me to send some gifts to express his gratitude to Physician Xu for saving His Highness the Crown Prince."

As Han Qiancheng spoke, he took a box off the carriage and placed it in front of Xu Qing. After opening the box, the contents were revealed.

Aside from some gold, there were three boxes.

"My godfather didn't know what Physician Xu liked, but knowing that you are a physician, he was sure you would be interested in medicinal herbs. So he had me send over three rare herbs: a four-leaf jade flower, an East Sea dragon's saliva grass, and a Western Region fire toad purchased from a Western Region merchant."

As he spoke, Han Qiancheng opened the three boxes one by one, revealing the rare medicinal herbs inside.

Xu Qing was surprised as he looked at the three medicinal herbs, each of which was a rare treasure.

Leaving aside the Jade Leaf Flower, it's a miraculous medicine in the original story that can bring the dead back to life. Although it only has four leaves, its medicinal effects are already powerful enough.

Although the Dragon Saliva Grass from the East Sea cannot be taken directly, it can be used to make elixirs that are remarkably effective in treating various internal injuries.

As for the Western Region Fire Toad, Xu Qing had only seen it in the medical books of the Imperial Medical Academy. He was not clear about its specific effects, but it was an extremely rare and precious medicinal herb.

“This is far too much. It was only my duty to treat the Crown Prince, and I do not deserve such a generous reward,” Xu Qing said.

Before figuring out what Han Yu was up to, he dared not accept anything from him. If Han Yu had set a trap, he wouldn't even know how he died.

"Physician Xu, you are overthinking this. This is just a small token of my godfather's appreciation. It is also to express my gratitude for helping Consort Hu cure her anorexia. Consort Hu is the King's favorite concubine, and as a prince, I have had many interactions with her. Your cure of Consort Hu has relieved the King's burden and relieved my godfather of his worries," Han Qiancheng said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing understood why Han Yu had given him such an expensive gift—it was all because of Hu Meiren.

Hu Meiren is a political ally that Han Yu craves. Previously, when Han Yu targeted him, it was Hu Meiren who helped him fend off the threat, demonstrating to outsiders his status in Hu Meiren's heart.

Han Yu was worried that Han Qiancheng would hold a grudge against him, which would affect his friendship with Hu Meiren and his efforts to win her over. So he sent Han Qiancheng to deliver such an expensive gift as an apology.

"In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. Please thank the Fourth Young Master on my behalf."

After Xu Qing understood the cause and effect, he gladly accepted it. Why not take something that's offered to him for free?

"I'm glad you accepted it, Physician Xu. I can go back and report now." Han Qiancheng bowed slightly and drove the carriage away.

After watching the other person leave, Xu Qing carried the things and boxes she had brought back home.

Looking at the gold and three rare medicinal herbs in the box, Xu Qing revealed a cold smile.

He understood that Han Yu's gift was merely an attempt to ease tensions with Hu Meiren, not a genuine intention to let him off the hook. Moreover, the gift itself was a trap set for him, and news of Han Yu's gift was likely already on Ji Wuye's desk.

However, Xu Qing was not worried. After all, there was Chao Nu Yao in the harem who could help him out, and Ji Wu Ye didn't have time to deal with a nobody like him.

Although Xu Qing wasn't petty, he wasn't exactly magnanimous either. Han Yu had sent assassins and schemes against him, and while he didn't have the power to kill Han Yu now, that didn't mean he couldn't trip him up.

As for the gifts the other party gave me, accepting the gifts does not mean I forgive you; the inequality immediately resolves the matter.

"However, it seems that I am not in any great danger for the time being," Xu Qing thought to himself.

He confirmed with the Demoness Chao that she had no intention of killing him. He accepted the medicinal herbs and gold, and with the protection of the beautiful Hu, Han Yu wouldn't harm him for the time being.

"Why am I becoming more and more like Lao Ai? It's because I was born with a bad stomach, so I can only live off the women in the harem."

Xu Qing didn't feel ashamed of relying on women at all. After all, some people who wanted to live off women couldn't even get it.

After packing everything up, Xu Qing lay down on the bed to sleep. He was exhausted from last night and needed a good rest.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

These past two weeks have been the most comfortable two weeks Xu Qing has had since arriving in this world. He lives a routine life every day: during the day, he is on duty at the Imperial Hospital; in the morning, he goes to Hu Meiren and Chao Nu Yao to tell stories and play little games with them; at noon, he deals with the medicine storehouse; and in the afternoon, he either reads medical books or cultivates.

As for the nights, every now and then they would stay overnight at Mingzhu Palace to experience the different styles and costumes of the trendy female demons.

After half a month of recuperation, Crown Prince Han recovered completely, and Imperial Physician Wang was finally able to return home to enjoy his retirement. Xu Qing successfully took over as Imperial Physician, becoming the youngest Imperial Physician in Han.

Meanwhile, after half a month of public opinion fermentation, Xu Qing's status and image in the hearts of the people of Xinzheng have become increasingly prominent.

Originally, the powerful and wealthy jokingly called him a miracle doctor, but after he began treating the common people, word of mouth among the people of Xinzheng solidified his reputation as a miracle doctor.

July's heat is waning; the hottest season of the year is about to pass, and the weather is beginning to cool down.

At the South Korean border, a dozen or so people on fast horses escorted a horse-drawn carriage as it traveled.

A violent coughing fit came from inside the carriage, and everyone stopped.

A dozen or so people dismounted and anxiously surrounded the carriage.

The leader flung open the carriage curtain and anxiously asked the person inside.
"Master, Master, how are you?"

Inside the carriage, a man dressed in a black robe with a dark sword hanging at his waist was pale-faced, coughing violently with one hand covering his mouth. What was most striking was his six fingers.

This person is none other than the current Grand Master of the Mohist School, the Six-Fingered Black Knight, while those outside are Han Shen, the leader of the Mohist School, and Mohist disciples.

"It's alright. Where are we now?" Six-Fingered Black Knight's voice was weak, clearly indicating that he had suffered a severe injury.

“We’ve reached the Korean border. Your Excellency, your injuries are serious. Should we find a doctor to examine you first?” a Mohist disciple asked anxiously.

Six-Fingered Black Knight shook his head; his injuries were beyond the treatment capabilities of ordinary healers.

The story begins about two weeks ago.

Half a month ago, the Mo family received news that the elders of the Yin-Yang School had been spotted near Luoyang, seemingly planning something big.

As the mortal enemy of the Yin-Yang School, the Mohist School naturally had to react, and the Six-Fingered Black Knight immediately led his men to surround and annihilate them.

After finding the people, they realized that this was not the appearance of Yin Yang family elders at all, but the gathering of all five elders of Yin Yang family.

The Yin-Yang School also discovered the presence of the Mohist School, and as mortal enemies, the two sides immediately engaged in battle.

In the end, Six-Fingered Black Knight defeated the five elders of the Yin-Yang School, killing the Earth Elder Shun and the Metal Elder Yun Zhongjun. Just as he was about to hunt down the others, the Yin-Yang School's guardian Xinghun ambushed him from the shadows.

The two sides clashed, and in the end, Six-Fingered Black Knight killed Xinghun despite being seriously injured, but he was powerless to pursue the others and could only leave with the things that the Yin-Yang School was looking for.

"Damn the Yin-Yang School! If they hadn't ambushed the Grand Master, how could he have been injured?" someone said indignantly.

"We must find an opportunity to kill the Yin-Yang School." The others were also filled with righteous indignation.

"Enough," Han Shen interrupted the crowd, speaking to the Six-Fingered Black Knight.
“Master, your injuries can’t be sustained any longer. Even if you can hold on until we return to the Mechanical City, your injuries will worsen and may even damage your very foundation.”

"So what do you mean?" Six-Fingered Black Knight asked.

"When I went to Korea, my disciple from Xinzheng reported that a miracle doctor had recently appeared in Xinzheng. His medical skills were so superb that he even managed to save the Crown Prince of Han, who was on the verge of death."

"More importantly, outsiders say that this divine doctor is proficient in alchemy. I suspect that he may have some connection with Taoism, and he may have a way to heal injuries caused by Yin-Yang techniques."

Han Shen recounted all the information the Mo family had gathered about Xu Qing, leaving the surrounding Mo family disciples stunned.

Six-Fingered Black Knight pondered for a moment, sensing the injuries within his body, and finally nodded.

"Then let's go to Xinzheng."

"Yes."

The group remounted their horses and set off in a grand procession towards Xinzheng.

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