At the first light of dawn, a monk walked down from the foot of Jingyang Mountain.

She carried a wooden medical kit on her back, walking at a moderate pace, as if she wanted to go up the mountain.

Qin Wei, the commander of the Imperial Guards, blocked her way: "Jingyang Mountain is now under the supervision of the imperial court; no one may enter or leave without an imperial decree!"

Then he saw the handsome monk in front of him looking troubled, his voice gentle: "But sir, I am a monk from Jingyang Temple!"

Qin Wei thought he might have misheard. Who in the world didn't know that His Majesty wanted to burn down and kill the monks of Jingyang Temple?

Since His Majesty did not order the arrest of all the monks from Jingyang Temple, they did not say anything more and let those monks from Jingyang Temple outside live their lives.

But now, a monk from Jingyang Temple is actually coming back to die?

Qin Wei's usually cold expression showed a hint of doubt: "Monk, you should know that the monks of Jingyang Temple don't have long to live!"

This statement may well be a reminder.

Hua Rong sighed inwardly; of course she knew.

But the person she's looking for is here, so she can't just not go in.

She nodded: "I understand what the general means, so I need to go back to the temple. Please allow me to go."

Qin Wei fell silent, a sense of respect rising within him.

He ordered his men to let him in: "Go in."

"Thank you, General."

Then Qin Wei saw the thin monk walking step by step up the mountain.

For some inexplicable reason, Qin Wei asked, "Master's Dharma name?"

Hua Rong turned around, his expression calm: "My Buddhist name is Qingfeng."

Qin Wei was stunned for a long time, then his expression suddenly changed drastically: "It's Master Qingfeng!"

That compassionate and benevolent healer, Qingfeng, who travels the world with kindness and compassion!

Qin Wei looked up and saw that Hua Rong had already disappeared on the bluestone path leading up the mountain.

He was extremely annoyed. After thinking for a long time, he gave an order to his men and headed towards Xuanjing.

He was going to meet the Emperor. Anyone could die, but a divine physician like Master Qingfeng could not die.

She alone can save thousands!

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Qingxin was also surprised when she saw Qingfeng!

"Junior brother, why are you back at this time?" Qingxin asked with a worried expression, her face flushed.

Seeing his expression, Hua Rong couldn't help but laugh and said, "This is my home, so of course I have to come back. Could it be that you're angry that I left without saying goodbye, Senior Brother?"

"No! No!" Qingxin quickly explained, her beautiful eyebrows furrowing before slowly relaxing.

"Well, now that you're back, I won't say anything. Go take a bath first, and we'll talk later, you and I are fellow disciples."

"Yes, senior brother."

After three years apart, the two brothers met again and remained as close as ever.

The two talked about their experiences over the years, and then about the temple burning incident.

"Alas, His Majesty summoned me to the palace the day before he issued the decree. But after we met, he didn't say a word to me, and then the decree was issued."

Qingxin frowned, her face filled with self-reproach and confusion: "Although I don't know why His Majesty is like this, I suppose it's because I offended him that he acted this way."

Seeing him like this, Hua Rong touched the medical book in her bosom and sighed.

"Senior brother, please don't do this. Let me handle this matter. Please let me see that important person."

Qingxin was shocked: "Junior brother, how did you know?"

Hua Rong shook his head: "Senior brother, don't ask any more questions. Jingyang Temple will definitely be safe."

Qingxin looked at her with a complicated expression, and finally sighed, "Junior brother, you've grown up."

Hua Rong: "..."

Hua Rong soon met Emperor Xuanxiao, Shen Xu'an.

I was stunned for a moment when I saw his face.

Shen Xu'an was also stunned when he saw her.

Finally, Shen Xu'an broke the silence: "You are Master Qingfeng? I heard you wish to see me?"

Shen Xu'an met Hua Rong out of curiosity.

After all, in his dream, there was no such famous doctor who was renowned throughout the world.

Upon seeing him, he was deeply moved.

Because this face... looks so familiar!

Very familiar!

Before he met Feng Yaoling, she often appeared in his dreams.

Hua Rong lowered his eyes and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

How did you know I was here?

Hua Rong honestly replied, "It was an honor for me to treat the Prime Minister's son. The Prime Minister unintentionally mentioned that His Majesty has been secretly coming to the temple at this time every day for the past half month."

Shen Xu'an stared intently at her, his tone cold: "That's right, I told Minister Tu. So, are you here to ask me to retract my order?"

Hua Rong nodded, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Shen Xu'an put his hands behind his back, turned around and looked at the longevity lamp offered in front of the Buddha.

"Oh? You're so calm. Is there some bargaining chip you have that I have to agree to?"

Hua Rong shook his head, and seeing that he couldn't see it, he added, "No, this humble monk has no bargaining chips."

Shen Xu'an suddenly turned around, slowly approached him, and breathed warmly on his ear: "Then how did you get me to agree to release them, Master?"

Hua Rong finally realized that the young man in front of her indeed had ulterior motives towards her.

She smiled bitterly to herself, thinking, "Shen Yao, your juniors are indeed not as adorable as you."

She knew from a young age that the world she was in was the post-Qin Dynasty established by Shen Yao.

Two hundred years had passed by then.

So many old friends have already turned to dust.

When she first found out, she was a little saddened, but she quickly composed herself.

After all, the Great Qin Dynasty is now peaceful and prosperous, just as she had imagined.

only……

Hua Rong glanced at the face so close to hers, which bore an 80% resemblance to Shen Yao's.

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