Chapter 121: Leave

Chapter 121

Qin Chuyuan stopped and turned to look at Gong Xiaohua.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?"

"I won't take concubines. Don't say things like that again in the future."

"Okay. When you meet someone you like in the future, tell me and I'll step aside."

"We'll discuss the future when it comes. Where are you going? I'll see you off."

"I need to go to the Ministry of Justice first, then to Chongren Street to buy some things. You're going to court, so we're not headed the same way."

"I'll have some people accompany you."

"No need. I'm not used to people following me when I work."

"Alright then. Be careful when you're out."

"Mm. What do plan to do about what happened with your sister?"

"I'll send people to investigate secretly."

"Mm. Well, I'm going now."

The two parted ways at the side entrance of the Qin residence, one heading to the Ministry of Justice, the other to the palace.

Sitting in the carriage, Qin Chuyuan felt that waking up every morning to see Gong Xiaohua's face filled him with joy, if not for the concubine issue.

Gong Xiaohua arrived at the Ministry of Justice. People had already started trickling in to report for duty.

She went to find Lord Li first to hand over her duties.

To be honest, when she had first been promoted to Commander, she immediately left for the borderlands and hadn't actually worked a day at her post. It had been quite irresponsible. Yu Wei had temporarily taken over her position in her absence and had done very good work. It was only reasonable that he would now formally take over as Commander after she transferred to the Xiyuan Army.

"Thank you for the promotion, my lord. I swear to serve loyally." Yu Wei said.

"You earned this yourself through hard work. Also, recommend someone suitable to take over your previous post."

"Yes, my lord."

"Aiya, little Hua, I really will miss you after you leave. If the higher-ups need you to do anything in the future, you mustn't refuse!" Lord Li said sentimentally.

"As long as it isn't against my principles, I swear to do my utmost."

"Having your word is enough. Don't worry, I wouldn't ask you to do anything you don't want to."

"Thank you for your consideration, my lord."

"Mm, no other issues. You may leave."

"Yes, my lord."

When she arrived, Dr. Qi was seeing a patient. Spotting Gong Xiaohua, he quickly gestured for his apprentice to serve her tea.

After he finished diagnosing the patient, Dr. Qi happily said, "Little Hua, it's good you're back. I was about to go looking for you if you didn't show up soon."

"Looking for me?"

"Ever since the Nanlong Prefecture plague, several prescriptions for treating cold damage and cough have been spreading, and they're now widely used in the Medical Circle. The effects are immediate!"

"I also heard these prescriptions were created by you. Is that true? Do you have any other prescriptions? I'm willing to pay. Don't give them to me for free."

"How could I have that ability? Others wrote them. I just memorized them."

"Who wrote them? I've practiced medicine for decades and have never seen the likes."

"Many people. You don't know them."

"Impossible. Anyone who could write prescriptions like these must be famous doctors of this age."

"They were transcendent masters. I was lucky to help them with a small favor previously, so they taught me some medical techniques and had me memorize some medical texts, that's all."

"Why don't I believe you at all!" Dr. Qi looked at her suspiciously and asked.

"There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me." Gong Xiaohua calmly and unblinkingly lied.

Seeing her tranquil expression, Dr. Qi felt there was no use in questioning further and let the matter drop. After all, he wouldn't get anything out of her.

"What did you come here for today then?"

"I wanted to buy some medicinal materials."

"Don't tell me you want to buy spices again to make stew like last time. Your cousins come here often to buy supplies. They tell me that stewed meat is pretty tasty."

"No, I wanted to buy some medicinal materials to make medicinal paste for external injuries."

"Medicinal paste? Let me see the prescription."

Looking at the medicinal materials Gong Xiaohua wanted to buy, most were ordinary, mainly for treating external injuries and stopping bleeding. There were also one or two ingredients he didn't recognize.

"What are these ingredients used for?"

"To stop bleeding, reduce swelling and the like."

"Wait here. I'll grab the medicines for you. Give this old man a few jars when you're done. Consider the ingredients my gift to you."

"I'll send two jars over afterwards."

After all the medicinal materials were prepared, before leaving, Gong Xiaohua still left the silver behind.

Seeing there was still time, she headed over to her cousins' place with the ingredients.

She hadn't seen those children in a while and wanted to drop by. But when she arrived, she saw Gou Dan's stall smashed. His collar was gripped tightly in the hand of a young master while his other hand was raised threateningly.

The other children were also being held up by others. Gong Dafu and his brothers had been pressed to the ground, unable to move.