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

Chapter 64, Xu Qing's Energy, A First-Class Opportunity

Feiyan and Yueshen quickly understood each other's thoughts after hearing Chu Nangong's words.

The relics of Liezi may have already been handed over to Tianzong by the Mo family, and the three of them alone could not retrieve them, so they had no choice but to give up.

But that doesn't mean they can't kill Six-Fingered Black Knight to avenge the deaths of Xinghun, Shun, and Yunzhongjun.

As long as Xu Qing is controlled, and the Soul-Devouring Gu in Six-Fingered Black Knight's body flares up again, then Six-Fingered Black Knight will surely die.

Xu Qing himself is the key to their second mission. If they can control Xu Qing, they will be able to complete one and a half missions.

“But Master Nan, Xu Qing is very likely a member of the Heavenly Sect. If we take action against him, what will happen to the Heavenly Sect? Moreover, the Mo family may have planted people to protect Xu Qing.”

"He is still the Imperial Physician of the State of Han. If he causes a disturbance and alerts the garrison of Xinzheng, this matter will probably not end well."

Feiyan voiced her concerns. Outside the city, she wouldn't have so many worries. But inside Xinzheng, she had to consider the presence of the Xinzheng garrison.

Although she was not afraid of these soldiers, kidnapping the Imperial Physician of Korea was tantamount to provoking the prestige of Korea and would be detrimental to the Yin-Yang School's plans in Xinzheng.

Chu Nan Gong naturally understood Fei Yan's concerns and then explained his own plans.
"Don't worry, I will keep an eye on Tianzong, while Yue Shen will create the illusion of attacking Mo Family's stronghold to hold them back."

"Tomorrow is the day Xu Qing will be treating the people of Xinzheng. The people there will be a mixed crowd. I will arrange for someone to stir up trouble and involve the Xinzheng garrison and Ji Wuye's Hundred Birds."

Feiyan and Yueshen looked thoughtful, and after deciding that the matter was feasible, they nodded in unison.

Feiyan is the Eastern Lord of the Yin-Yang School, a top-notch martial arts master. Controlling a royal physician who doesn't know martial arts would be a piece of cake for her, wouldn't it?

"Make good preparations. This is your first time going down the mountain to carry out a mission within the sect. It's a rare opportunity, so make the most of your experience," said Chu Nan Gong.

"Yes."

After nodding to the Moon Goddess, Fei Yan left to begin preparing for tomorrow.

Watching the two figures depart, Chu Nan Gong's expression became extremely solemn as he mentally rehearsed the course of the operation.

Taking action against Xu Qing carries a great risk, and he wouldn't want to go that far unless absolutely necessary.

The Mohists have gone too far in their attack on the Yin-Yang School. If they leave Xinzheng without a word, the Yin-Yang School will lose all face.

Moreover, Xu Qing, this anomaly, is related to the future plans of the Yin-Yang School, so they cannot let him go easily.

"Hopefully everything is normal."

Chu Nan Gong opened his slightly narrowed eyes, and a sharp gaze shot out like a cold glint drawn from a sword.

After Feiyan and Yueshen left, they began to act according to Chu Nangong's plan.

Feiyan continued to stare at Xu Qing, waiting for the right moment to make her move.

The Moon Goddess began to gather the Yin-Yang School's disciples in Xinzheng and arranged them outside the city, making it appear as if she was secretly investigating the Mohist stronghold, which successfully attracted the Mohist's attention.

The next day, as the rising sun broke through the morning mist, the once quiet Xinzheng instantly became bustling, especially the area closest to the Han King's Palace.

Waves of people headed toward where Xu Qing was holding his consultation. Even though it was still half an hour before Xu Qing was scheduled to see patients, it couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of these ordinary people and martial arts practitioners.

Fortunately, the royal guards of the Korean palace arrived early to maintain order, preventing chaos from breaking out.

The crowd stood quietly, waiting for Xu Qing's arrival, while the guards maintaining order patrolled the crowd without a moment's rest.

Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Xu Qing appeared in everyone's sight with the physicians from the Imperial Hospital.

Looking at the huge crowd, Xu Qing was reminded of the crowds queuing up to register outside the big hospital in his previous life.

Fortunately, there is a curfew in Xinzheng City, which does not allow people to go out in the middle of the night, otherwise there would definitely be people waiting here early.

"There are a lot of people coming to see the doctor today, and the crowd is quite diverse, so please be on your guard and make sure nothing goes wrong," Xu Qing said to the three medical officers behind him.

"Rest assured, Imperial Physician, we will certainly be careful and cautious," the three physicians said in unison.

Xu Qing nodded and led the group forward.

Upon arriving at the consultation area, the guards skillfully began setting up the tent, while the three medical officers gathered the medicinal herbs, and Xu Qing supervised everyone's work.

Just as the group was busy, carriages came toward Xu Qing, with the leading carriage bearing the insignia of the Fourth Young Master Han Yu's residence.

Upon seeing Xu Qing, the coachman immediately jumped down, stepped forward to pay his respects, and the coachman in the carriage behind him followed closely behind.

"Greetings, Imperial Physician. These are medicinal herbs sent by my fourth young master," the coachman said with a smile.

"Greetings, Imperial Physician. These are medicinal herbs sent by my Prime Minister."

"This is my Nangong Sikou."

The coachmen reported the names of their masters one by one and arranged for people to unload the medicinal herbs from the carriages.

Xu Qing was already used to this. Ever since his second consultation, Han Yu had sent people to deliver medicine, saying it was to share the burden for Han Wang'an and also to do his part for the patients in Xinzheng.

From then on, the officials of Xinzheng, like sharks smelling blood, sent people to deliver medicinal herbs.

"On behalf of the people of Xinzheng, I thank you all. Please thank these esteemed people on my behalf when you return," Xu Qing replied with a smile.

These powerful and influential people sent medicinal herbs not out of genuine concern for the people of Xinzheng, but because they had their own ulterior motives.

The medicinal herbs provided to the people of Xinzheng were allocated from the medicine storehouse by King Han An. These powerful officials sent the herbs under the guise of the king's love for the people and the principle that subjects should share the burden.

This would naturally help reduce the cost of the medicine storehouse, thus saving King Han a lot of money, and would win King Han's favor.

Secondly, they can also gain considerable prestige and enhance their reputation. In any of the seven kingdoms' courts, besides personal talent, the most important factors for becoming an official are prestige and popular support.

They only need to spend a little bit of medicinal herbs to gain a lot of reputation, which is a sure-fire way to make a profit.

Ultimately, and this was the true purpose of these officials and dignitaries, was to cultivate a relationship with Xu Qing, a favorite minister of Consort Hu and Lady Mingzhu.

If they are on good terms with Xu Qing, and if they encounter problems in their positions or need to be promoted in the future, all they need to do is let Xu Qing whisper in the ear of Consort Hu or Lady Mingzhu, and let the two favorite concubines of the King of Han whisper in their ear, then what do they need to worry about?
Providing Xu Qing with medical consultations and medicines seems like a win-win-win situation, so they would naturally give it their full support. After all, this amount of money is less than the cost of a single visit to Zilan Pavilion for these powerful and wealthy people.

The coachman unloaded the medicinal herbs and handed them over to the physicians to sort. After working for half an hour, everything was finally ready.

Xu Qing and the other three medical officers sat down to begin their consultations, and the people in line stepped forward one after another.

Meanwhile, on the second floor of Zilanxuan.

Zi Nu and Wei Zhuang sat by the window, gazing at the bustling scene outside the Han King's Palace.

"This Imperial Physician's influence is growing ever stronger, and he will soon become the fourth major power in the Korean court, after Ji Wuye, Zhang Kaidi, and Han Yu," Wei Zhuang said calmly.

"Indeed, with Consort Hu and Lady Mingzhu as his two favorite concubines, how could Prince Han resist such pillow talk?" Zi Nu said with a light laugh.

“Not only that, these powerful officials gathering around Xu Qing will gradually form a new group,” Wei Zhuang said.

"If the King of Han knew that his Imperial Physician had become a court broker, what would he think?" Zi Nu looked meaningfully at Xu Qing in the distance.

Xu Qing not only treated ordinary people in Xinzheng, but also privately examined the pulses of powerful and high-ranking officials.

These powerful and high-ranking officials gathered around Xu Qing, forming a complex network of relationships with him as the link. Xu Qing naturally became the intermediary who helped these officials get to know each other and build friendships.

"Will anyone let him know?" Wei Zhuang asked coldly.

Zi Nu didn't say anything, but got up and walked outside.

"What? You want to join in the fun too?" Wei Zhuang asked.

"The purpose of Zilan Pavilion is to gather intelligence from all sides through these powerful figures. If this Imperial Physician becomes a distinguished guest of Zilan Pavilion, then Zilan Pavilion's business will reach new heights."

Zi Nu smiled slightly and walked outside.
"The imperial physician examined my pulse and treated my injuries earlier. If I don't express my gratitude, wouldn't I seem impolite?"

Wei Zhuang watched Zi Nu leave, then looked at Xu Qing in the crowd.

Xu Qing had just immobilized a young man's fractured right leg and was writing a prescription for him.

As the sun began to set, it quickly became afternoon.

After resting for a while, Xu Qing returned to the tent to continue treating the people.

"Next person."

As soon as Xu Qing finished speaking, a faint fragrance wafted towards him.

"The Imperial Physician is working so hard, he should take more rest."

Hearing the familiar voice, Xu Qing looked up and a look of amazement flashed in her eyes.

A woman dressed in a purple dress stood at the edge of the tent, looking at him with a smile. Her graceful figure blocked the blazing sun, casting a shadow that resembled a blooming violet, exuding elegance.

Her delicate, petite face has smooth lines, like a meticulously sculpted work of art. Her high, straight nose adds to its three-dimensionality, and her cherry-red lips are naturally beautiful without any makeup.

With a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth and a face lightly made up, she was all smiles, exuding both a mature charm and a youthful playfulness, just like a blooming peach blossom.

A faint fragrance emanated from Zi Nu and wafted towards Xu Qing.

Xu Qing quickly snapped out of his daze at Zi Nu's stunning beauty and smiled.

"So it's Miss Zi Nu. Are your injuries still not healed?"

Xu Qing gestured for Zi Nu to sit down and talk, but he became wary, wondering what Zi Nu's purpose was in coming to see him again.

"The Imperial Physician is a master healer; my injuries have fully healed. However, I've been feeling a bit unwell lately, and since you're on duty, I came specifically to see you."

Zi Nu knelt opposite Xu Qing, extending her slender jade arms, her pale purple eyes full of smiles.

"I see." Xu Qing reached out and placed his hand on Zi Nu's wrist, then closed his eyes to take her pulse.

Zi Nu looked at Xu Qing's handsome and earnest face, and her smile deepened. Seeing a beautiful person or thing is always pleasing to the eye, let alone a handsome man like Xu Qing.

“Miss Zi Nu, your health is fine. You've just been overworked lately. You just need to rest a bit and you won't need any medicine.” Xu Qing withdrew his hand.

"Thank you for taking my pulse, Imperial Physician. I haven't had a chance to thank you for healing my injuries before."

"Do you have time tonight? Please allow me to host a banquet for you at Zilan Pavilion as a token of my gratitude," Zi Nu said with a smile to Xu Qing.

Xu Qing was wary. The people in Xinzheng were a mixed bunch, and it was a crucial moment for him to treat the Six-Fingered Black Knight. He was ready to refuse.

But before he could finish speaking, the ball of light in his mind flashed again, and two sticks flew out.

Life is like a game of chess, each move bringing new changes; the world is turned upside down, a poignant spectacle. Like fleeting clouds gathering and dispersing, life's ups and downs seem like a dream.

[Auspicious sign! Accepting Zi Nu's invitation to Zi Lan Xuan, you will encounter dangers along the way, but divine assistance will secretly arrive. Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise, and you will obtain a first-class opportunity. Great fortune!]

[A less favorable omen. Refusing Zi Nu's invitation and remaining secluded will bring unexpected misfortune and unpredictable events. A fifth-rank opportunity may be obtained, but it is a minor misfortune. This matter concerns your future; proceed with caution.]

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