A hint of anger flickered in Xiao Chang'an's clear, spring-like eyes, but more so in contemplation. Many wanted him dead, but few knew his itinerary, so finding this person didn't seem too difficult, but perhaps there was more than one...

A dull pain shot through his chest, but Xiao Chang'an composed himself. The most important thing right now was to heal his injuries! As long as he was alive, he could always rebuild!

When He Yingyuan entered, he saw Xiao Chang'an and Yuan Lang lying on the bed, both looking clear-headed. The room they were in was a guest room of the Qin family. They also had their own guest rooms, but considering that their injuries were too severe to be moved at the moment, they could only be temporarily placed here.

"You two are finally awake!" He Yingyuan stepped forward with a warm smile, his eyes revealing genuine surprise. Seeing this in the eyes of Xiao Chang'an and his servant, they felt much more at ease.

Besides being grateful to him, Xiao Chang'an also had a fondness for talent.

In his eyes, this Scholar He was truly a hidden master in the city! He had never imagined that there were such hidden talents among the common people. His father was right; if he could get the assistance of virtuous and capable people, he would surely be able to achieve great things more easily!

Their Yongzhou, however, cannot retain talent! The king has lofty ambitions, but unfortunately, he is unable to lead the group of incompetent soldiers behind him, while the talented generals are all harboring their own ulterior motives.

Therefore, the father also consulted the oracle, and the divination revealed: obtaining a sleeping dragon will relieve my worries!

But where did the Crouching Dragon come from?

In recent years, the two brothers have been fighting each other. His elder brother is very aggressive, and his retainers are unwilling to give an inch, which has made his situation in Yongzhou very delicate.

Xiao Chang'an was no fool. He knew that after his father passed away, he might not have a place to stay. Therefore, he might as well take a gamble.

Unexpectedly, during my trip to Jiangnan, I was able to meet such a talented person as He Yingyuan. No wonder he dreamed of koi fish the night before last; this is clearly an auspicious sign!

Koi fish live in water, which is why they traveled by water yesterday. Firstly, to keep their movements secret, they alternated between land and water for safety. Secondly, having received a revelation from a dream, Xiao Chang'an couldn't afford to miss this god-given opportunity.

In retrospect, although he was assassinated on the river, he was rescued and met a virtuous and capable person. Those few blows were not unjust!

With a smile spreading across his face, Xiao Chang'an said, "Thank you for your righteous rescue, Brother He. Otherwise, we would have already been eaten by fish."

“Brother Xiao, don’t be so polite. We encountered bandits at the same time and got along very well. How could we just stand by and watch you die?” He Yingyuan said with a smile. However, he quickly changed the subject, “I saw that the bandits seemed to be trying to kill you two. It’s really lucky that you two were able to escape death. By the way, are you hungry? I asked Luo Huan to serve you some chicken soup.”

Chicken soup replenishes qi and promotes wound healing, making it the best tonic for treating injuries. Of course, ginseng and donkey-hide gelatin are even better, but you can't buy them in this small village!

"Then thank you very much, Brother He."

"Please don't be shy."

The chicken soup had been simmering since morning. It was bought by Liao Hongying from a passing hunter a few days ago, with the intention of nourishing He Yingyuan's body after his exams. However, it was no longer needed. But it wasn't wasted; it was just used for something different.

The chicken soup was incredibly delicious, emphasizing its original flavor. Even Xiao Chang'an and his servant, who had eaten everything in the Prince's mansion, were captivated by this bowl of delicious chicken soup. They didn't care about anything else and hurriedly drank the soup down their throats, only then beginning to regain some of their almost depleted strength.

Only then did I have time to ask about their location and He Yingyuan's family situation.

Given their current situation, they really can't return to Yongzhou, and going to Lin'an is also not an option.

Firstly, the road ahead is fraught with danger; there must be many people who want him dead lying in ambush ahead.

Secondly, he never wanted to go to Lin'an to pay homage. If it weren't for his cunning elder brother pretending to be sick in bed, it wouldn't have been his turn yet!

The emperor was extremely suspicious and worried that his father's achievements overshadowed his own, and that the emperor might detain him as a hostage. Therefore, his move of retreating to advance actually relieved the immediate crisis.

If He Yingyuan knew what he was thinking, he would definitely say, "In your past life, you also took a risky move, but you accidentally lost your life!"

However, upon hearing his question, He Yingyuan did not hide anything and simply recounted how his family fled from the north, how they met Qin Sanniang's family on the way, and how they settled in Shiligou.

Xiao Chang'an and his servant were astonished. They hadn't expected that Scholar He had endured so much hardship and was still able to uphold his original aspirations. His insights into current affairs were unique, truly showing his concern for the world and his magnanimity.

A moment later, a sound was heard outside; it turned out that Dr. Cao had arrived.

Old Doctor Cao was led in by Qin San Niang and Gu Qingshan. When he saw the two people lying on their sides on the bed, Old Doctor Cao was stunned for a moment. He originally thought that the two people were on the verge of death, but they were still able to sit here and chat. They must be in good health.

Xiao Chang'an's gaze swept over the group of people who had entered, finally settling on Qin San Niang. This woman must be the one who saved them last night, right? She didn't look very old, and she was quite beautiful. He never expected her to be so powerful.

Old Doctor Cao quickly walked over to Xiao Chang'an and sat down. Looking at this man's imposing presence, he knew he was no ordinary person, so he quickly focused his attention and began to take his pulse.

His pulse had begun to calm down, but... his expression hardened, and he pressed his three fingers harder on his pulse.

Not far away, Yuan Lang was looking this way with concern. The old doctor's expression changed, which naturally did not escape his notice. In fact, not only him, but Xiao Chang'an also saw it.

Thinking to himself, this doctor looked quite old. Not to mention in He County, even in Jiangzhou, he had never heard of any miracle doctor. But judging from the respect that Gu Qingshan and the others showed him, this old doctor must be someone who had earned his reputation in vain.

Since receiving the divine book from Tan San Niang, Old Doctor Cao studied it diligently day and night. In addition, as a traveling doctor in the city, he encountered a wide variety of diseases, and over time, his medical skills improved by leaps and bounds.

Nowadays, many high-ranking officials and dignitaries in He County know his name and are lining up with invitations to see him for treatment!

However, Old Doctor Cao was a man of principle; he continued to practice medicine on the streets, treating the poor and charging very low fees. Of course, it wasn't impossible for high-ranking officials and wealthy people to cut in line, but their fees would be higher so that he could keep his stall running.

However, he was always willing to come and treat Qin San Niang when she asked him to. He told his family early in the morning and hurried over.