She just shook her head, and the doctor suspected she had a headache?

Cheng Qingyan carefully observed Ruan Banxia's expression, and tentatively asked in a soft voice, "You, there's no possibility between you and her?"

"..." Ruan Banxia looked down at the teacup in her hand, without answering Cheng Qingyan's question.

"Well, long-distance relationships aren't necessarily impossible, they're just a bit tougher at most."

Changing the subject, Cheng Qingyan continued, "Didn't you ever think about going back to Kyoto with her?"

How could I not have thought about this question?

Ruan Banxia's gaze never left her teacup, as if something in the teacup was attracting her.

But clearly, her gaze seemed unfocused: "Things aren't that simple. Putting aside me, even Chu Ying can't do without my guidance."

“There are still some patients who have not finished their treatment, and I cannot be irresponsible towards them.”

Cheng Qingyan nodded, agreeing with what he said.

If you just want to run away to chase after your girlfriend a thousand miles away, you have to finish what you have to do first.

Once I have nothing else to do, can I start pursuing Shen Ziyu?

"Doctor Ruan, why don't you wait until you've finished dealing with your current matters before going to the capital to meet up with Brother Shen?"

"As for Chu Ying, learning medicine is not something that can be done overnight. Besides, you're not the only doctor in Yuanning County."

"She won't make you stay here and lose your own happiness just because she's studying medicine."

Is it happiness? Who knows?

Moreover, if this matter could be resolved so perfectly, she wouldn't be angry with Shen Ziyu anymore.

She finally spoke out about what had been weighing on her mind for the past few days, and felt a little better.

The tension that had been weighing on her heart seemed to ease.

There are still people who care about her and are worried about her.

very nice.

On the other side, Ye Lingyu took Shen Ziyu, whom she had previously tricked away, back to the courtyard.

As the sun sets, its afterglow spills into the courtyard.

The shady spot under the big tree was now completely free from the sunlight.

Smoke rose from the kitchen not far away, and the aroma of food wafted over from a distance.

Ye Lingyu simply drank her tea quietly and didn't initiate a conversation with Shen Ziyu.

Shen Ziyu wisely refrained from pressing Ye Lingyu for answers, asking why she had just sent her away and why she had brought her here again.

The atmosphere was somewhat quiet, but not awkward.

Two people who both understand each other don't need to say anything more to break the silence.

A token from the Marquis's residence appeared on the table; it was the same one Shen Ziyu had given to Ye Lingyu earlier.

"Banxia just said that you are leaving Yuanning."

Ye Lingyu pushed the Ping Le Marquis's token forward again: "We may never meet again. You should take this token back."

"Although I do not know your identity or official position, I have heard of the deeds of the Marquis of Ping Le."

"If you lose this token, trouble may arise when you return to the capital."

Shen Ziyu lowered her eyes to look at the token, but showed no intention of taking it back.

She picked up her teacup and took small sips of tea.

After a moment, he looked at Ye Lingyu and said, "Sister-in-law, please keep it. I'm leaving this token for you and Brother Cheng because I trust you."

"After I leave, I hope that Sister-in-law and Brother Cheng can take good care of Ruan Ruan."

The plaque of the Marquis of Ping Le's residence, which many people would desperately want but could never obtain on ordinary days, was being passed around between the two men here.

"Then after you return to the capital, if the people from the Marquis's residence ask about it..."

"Nobody dares to ask me."

"······"

In a flash, Ye Lingyu seemed to have thought of something.

Shen Ziyu dared to say such a thing, so her identity was indeed not as simple as that of an ordinary general.

Cheng Qingyan's business is only just beginning to take off. There will undoubtedly be many people she'll have to deal with and offend later on, and the Marquis's name will be of immense help to them.

As for taking care of Ruan Banxia, ​​even without Shen Ziyu's instructions, she would still treat Ruan Banxia as a younger sister, even without this brand.

I'm afraid I won't be able to repay the favor I owe Shen Ziyu anytime soon.

Shen Ziyu must have known that they would face many difficulties ahead, which is why she didn't accept the brand.

Although I've acquired this brand, I don't hope I'll ever have the chance to use it.

"Then thank you very much, Ziyu. Have you decided when you will set off to return to the capital?"

Shen Ziyu glanced casually at the room where Ruan Banxia and Cheng Qingyan were staying: "Perhaps tomorrow."

She just hoped that Ruan Banxia wouldn't hold a grudge against her before leaving.

The way she looked at Ruan Banxia was so gentle, she probably didn't even realize it herself.

Cheng Qingyan often looked at Ye Lingyu like this, so Ye Lingyu knew better than Shen Ziyu herself how much tenderness was in her eyes when she looked at Ruan Banxia.

It's a pity that these two will soon be separated by vast distances, longing for each other from afar.

I wonder what Cheng Qingyan was saying to Ruan Banxia inside. The laughter that kept coming in didn't sound like he was scolding Shen Ziyu.

As dusk settled, Mu Zhiyue and Hongyu had already prepared the meal.

In June, we drink mutton soup.

The mutton soup we're having for dinner has been simmering in the pot for several hours now, slowly cooking over a low flame, and will be served when it's time to eat.

The milky white broth, sprinkled with some chopped scallions, is both beautiful and delicious.

Overwhelmed with love, and faced with such delicious food, all I can do is enjoy it for now.

"Drink today, for tomorrow we die," Cheng Qingyan and Ruan Banxia had been drinking and chatting for half a day before they had even started eating.

The two people who knew the inside story tacitly refrained from advising them to drink less.

Some emotions are inconvenient to express and can only be hidden.

Perhaps only by drinking can one relieve the frustration in one's heart, and by getting drunk, can one numb the unbearable pain of parting.

During this dinner, the moon hung over the western wall, and the soft chirping of insects filled the air.

The table was cluttered with bowls and chopsticks, and Cheng Qingyan was so drunk that she was slumped over the table, barely able to keep her eyes open.

Ruan Banxia was already drunk, but even so, she still mumbled incoherently, "Brother Cheng, you, you can't do this, you can't do it at all~"

"Your alcohol tolerance is terrible~ Your sister-in-law will complain~"

"Sister-in-law, do you think Brother Cheng is impotent?"

Before Ye Lingyu could answer, Cheng Qingyan jumped up, startling Mu Zhiyue, who rushed over to support her, afraid she might lose her balance and fall.

"Who says I can't do it! You're a noob, what do you know!"

Ruan Banxia chuckled loudly, laughing uncontrollably.

As her laughter subsided, she pointed at Cheng Qingyan and said, "You really are useless. Have you forgotten me? I am known as the Divine Doctor Ruan!"

"You, you... I don't even need to take your pulse. Just by looking, I know you... your steps are unsteady; you're obviously bedridden—"

Shen Ziyu reacted quickly and covered her mouth.

Jiang Jiang and Meng Chuying are also eating at the table, so we can't just say everything to outsiders!