So, the next day, Shen Jinchen took Jun Jianchou to a teahouse for tea.
The two talked for half an hour, but parted on bad terms.
But Jun Jianchou still managed to find Zhu Yanniang.
The two sat in silence, awkwardly for a long time, until finally Zhu Yanniang couldn't withstand the pressure and spoke:
You know I like you, right?
"Hmm! Yan Niang, you are a good woman, but please don't waste your time on me. Also, Ah Xi is innocent, please don't go looking for her again."
Since the other party had spoken, Jun Jianchou had no more reservations and said what he wanted to say.
"I...actually...I don't know why I did this. I'm sorry for causing you trouble. I...I know I'm not good enough for you. Don't worry, I won't appear in front of you again after today."
Zhu Yanniang glanced at Jun Jianchou, feeling helpless and ashamed that her secret had been exposed. However, she realized that it was a mistake for her to seek out Cen Xi, and she couldn't blame them for telling Jun Jianchou about it.
She needed to make a positive statement about this, so she gave a stammering explanation.
"Well, let's not see each other again. I can't give you any response. Yan Niang, take your people back to the Su Nu Sect. I have a clinic in the town where the Su Nu Sect is located, called Yu Hui Tang. The manager and staff are people I'm used to. I'll transfer it to you as compensation for this matter."
Jun Jianchou raised his eyes, glanced casually at Zhu Yanniang, took a deep breath, and laid out his newly conceived idea.
“Oh…no…no need! I can support myself. I appreciate your kindness, but I’m just letting you know.”
After Zhu Yanniang finished speaking, she stood up and hurriedly left the inn.
She knew this would be the outcome; she knew it would turn out this way.
She is a filthy person, and no matter how good the other person is to her, they could never accept her because of her identity.
Even though she wanted to marry him, she ultimately didn't even qualify.
Jun Jianchou watched her figure leave, saying nothing and doing nothing. Regardless of anything else, he had given all his money to Axi and would never fall in love with any other woman again.
So he doesn't feel indebted, and you don't think you did anything wrong. He will never compromise himself in this life. If he really wants to forget his feelings, he'll have to wait until he's reincarnated in the next life. At that time, he will definitely have a bowl of Meng Po soup.
As for what he just said about taking the patient to the hospital, he promised to do so regardless of whether the hospital accepted the offer or not.
This year has been an eventful one. The transfer of power is only a formality away, and Shen Jinchen and Shen Xiang have already become the actual power holders of the grand banquet.
Meanwhile, the rebel forces in various places, having suffered a major defeat in the War of the Eight Princes, gradually declined. A small number of them were still causing trouble, but they were all wiped out by Bai Ze, who was summoned by Cen Xi.
His first step was to target the Bai family in Baicheng.
A year later, Bai Ze, this once-naive young man, has shed his youthful immaturity and has developed the demeanor of a great general.
Five days before New Year's Eve, he led three thousand elite troops and appeared beneath the city walls of Baicheng.
He thought he would have a tough battle to fight, but his father, Lu Muran, didn't give him that chance at all and simply opened the door wide, letting him in.
The Bai family mansion—no, it should be called the Lu family mansion now—had a father and son, one sitting and one standing, with Bai Ze glaring angrily.
Lu Muran, however, looked at him with a face full of satisfaction, and even a little excitement:
"As expected of my son, he has the demeanor of a great general. It seems that I, Lu Muran, have a worthy successor."
"Isn't your son named Lu Xuwang? Ha! Lu Muran, I am Bai Ze, so what kind of son do you have? I heard that you and your new wife are inseparable and have a very good relationship. Why don't you invite him out to meet us?"
Bai Ze chuckled and found a seat, then began to mock him without restraint.
“How can they compare to you? Xuwang, your martial arts skills are mediocre, and your knowledge of military strategy is not very good. The cause of Baicheng and my kingdom should naturally be handed over to this capable man. I have seen the soldiers you brought. They are well-trained and upright. The soldiers of Baicheng cannot even match one ten-thousandth of them. You are truly my good son.”
"Butler, come quickly! Tell people to prepare a banquet. My father wants to drink with my most valued son for three days and three nights."
Lu Muran seemed oblivious to the sarcasm and sneer on Bai Ze's face, continuing to speak her mind with a smile on her face.
Bai Ze was amused by his actions, and he laughed so hard that his eyes disappeared from his grin. Shameless! It's no wonder that the Bai family lost back then. He's a petty person. As the saying goes, a petty person is always worried.
Good! Very good. He wants to see what tricks his hypocritical father will play.
"Alright, Father's request is not impossible. After we finish eating, the whole family will go to sweep the graves of my grandfather and mother tomorrow. Father should kowtow a few more times, after all, the two people you have wronged the most."
After Bai Ze finished laughing, he raised an eyebrow, sat down with an air of authority, and watched his father to see how he would perform next.
"Waaah... Ze'er is right. If I hadn't been fighting all these years, your grandfather wouldn't have died of illness, and your mother wouldn't have been so devastated and heartbroken, passing away in just a few years. I should go to his grave to repent. Don't worry, after the grand banquet for the soldiers you brought, I will personally go to his grave and kneel for three days and three nights. Bai Ze, will you be able to forgive me then?"
No sooner had Bai Ze finished speaking than tears streamed down Lu Muran's face as if they were free, and she cried so bitterly that it seemed as if she was filled with endless regret.
Seeing his expression, Bai Ze couldn't help but sneer inwardly. Since the other person wanted to perform, why shouldn't he let him?
Seeing Lu Muran's concubine and youngest son acting awkwardly and submissively, even if it wasn't genuine, made him feel good.
"Whether or not to forgive is another matter. Since Father knows he was wrong, then as his son, I can forgive him. After all, we are still connected by blood."
Bai Ze remained expressionless, waiting for the other party to continue.
"I knew you still had some reservations, but it's okay. With time, the misunderstanding will be cleared up. My father-in-law is not only my father-in-law, but also my mentor. There are some things about Bai Ze that you don't think."
Lu Muran stood up, tears streaming down her face, and patted Bai Ze on the shoulder.
Bai Ze smiled indifferently and followed behind his father.
With only five days until Lunar New Year's Eve, the servants of the White City Lord's Mansion were all quite nervous when they heard that the eldest young master had returned, especially the steward, Uncle Huang, who was sweating profusely.
He hurriedly followed Lu Muran's instructions, ordering the kitchen to prepare a large quantity of food and drinks. At the same time, he also relayed Lu Muran's veiled instructions out of the city lord's mansion.
Since you've already betrayed someone once, what's wrong with betraying them a second time?
The blame lies with General Bai for only helping half of the people back then, which ultimately led to the extinction of the Huang family line.
Why didn't we invite more doctors in the first place? Wouldn't it have saved us if we had invited Dr. Zhang, whom the Bai family knew?
Is it because his whole family are servants and not worthy of being a divine doctor to take his pulse?
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