Chapter 73

Qingyuan Mansion.

Premier's Mansion.

Qin Xianyu sat in silent meditation, his cultivation technique having completed thirty-six cycles, aligning with the grand cycle, achieving a perfect state.

But when he looked out the window, the sky was already turning light, and the mist was about to dissipate.

He pushed open the door and walked through the courtyard.

Artificial hills and flowing water, the misty scene was picturesque, but ultimately confined within the courtyard, lacking a sense of reality.

Qin Xianyu stood by the pond, gazing at the clear water, where green leaves floated and koi fish leaped.

After all, he had little experience. When he first entered the Premier's Mansion, he found it eye-opening and extremely interesting, but he had some concerns in his heart. After the initial surprise, he became calm.

"Is this trip to the capital?"

He pondered for a moment.

After leaving the Gao Yun Inn, they traveled for more than half a day and reached the city. Originally, Qin Xianyu intended to bid farewell, but he found that the Premier's convoy was on the same official road as him.

So they did not separate, and after a few days, they arrived at the Premier's Mansion. The journey was peaceful, with no further incidents.

Yesterday, when they arrived at the Premier's Mansion, Qin Xianyu noticed that the atmosphere was somewhat off, but it had nothing to do with him, and he should leave today.

"Premier's Mansion, I wonder which official in the court? But since he has been ennobled and appointed as a premier, he must be a high-ranking official like the Governor of Liuzhou or Grand Secretary Su."

Qin Xianyu chuckled to himself: "I have done some service for the Premier's Mansion, and with my own abilities, if they were to support me, it would not only mean a life without worry about food and clothing, but also a life of luxury and honor. But since I have embarked on the path of cultivation, the future is even more promising. How can I lose my spirit now?"

In his eyes, as long as he could eat and wear comfortably, it was good enough.

Whether it was luxurious food and clothing or simple meals and coarse clothes, there was a difference, but not a significant one. Whether it was luxurious or simple, it was all about living.

It seemed that cultivation was more interesting.

Master Guanxu often taught him: "Compared to the eternal life through cultivation, everything in the world is but a fleeting cloud."

Although Qin Xianyu did not pay much attention to this, how could he just get by with eating and drinking? That would be better than becoming a son-in-law in an official family.

He looked up, and the sky was already turning light, the sun rising.

It was the dawn of a new day, how could he be drowsy?

"Master Dao, you have a good spirit."

Su Wenxiu smiled slightly, looking at the young man in the morning sun.

Qin Xianyu turned his head and was slightly taken aback.

Su Wenxiu had changed into a white robe, with a jade belt around her waist, exuding a scholarly air, yet appearing calm. Since returning to the Premier's Mansion, the panic in her eyes had diminished, and confidence had increased.

Compared to her soft and weak demeanor on the journey, she now seemed more confident and less pitiful.

She was a very quiet and composed young lady.

Qin Xianyu smiled: "The Premier's Mansion, with its artificial hills and flowing water, seems to have brought a beautiful landscape into the courtyard, which is truly impressive. I have never seen such scenery before, and I couldn't help but be captivated."

Su Wenxiu said gently: "If Master Dao wishes, you can stay in the Premier's Mansion and enjoy it to your heart's content."

This was a subtle invitation.

Given Qin Xianyu's contributions to the Premier's Mansion, they would be grateful. Moreover, with his abilities akin to a grandmaster of martial arts, he would be sought after wherever he went.

Qin Xianyu understood her implication and chuckled to himself: "I was just thinking about this. Indeed, it is as you say. But with the path of cultivation and eternal life, what kind of wealth and honor cannot be easily obtained? With eternal life, one can remain in the world for a long time."

After a hundred years, whether one is poor and humble or wealthy and noble, they will ultimately return to dust.

Eternal life through cultivation is what he truly desired.

If he had eternal life, he could experience any kind of wealth and honor whenever he wished.

Just like when he talked with Master Guanxu, with eternal life, one has everything.

Although the young Daoist did not respond, Su Wenxiu could see his thoughts and sighed: "Everyone has their own aspirations. Some only wish for a life without worry about food and clothing, while others seek to rise to prominence. Master Dao, you are truly a person beyond the world."

Qin Xianyu smiled: "I just enjoy tranquility. After this trip to the capital, I plan to accomplish a few things and then return to the temple to cultivate. The Premier's Mansion is indeed good, but I prefer the peace and quiet of the mountains and fields."

"Master Dao, to be so detached at such a young age is truly admirable," Su Wenxiu said. "In recent days, the Premier's Mansion has been very busy, and there have been many lapses in etiquette, for which I apologize. In a few days, when things calm down, we will hold a banquet to thank Master Dao for saving our lives and protecting us on the journey."

Qin Xianyu shook his head and said: "I appreciate your kindness, but I plan to leave today."

Su Wenxiu was slightly taken aback and said in a lower voice, "Will Master Dao not stay a few more days?"

Qin Xianyu was about to speak when he suddenly paused.

He heard footsteps approaching quickly, and the person running was breathing heavily, as if there was some urgent matter.

Sure enough, a servant ran into the courtyard, disregarding etiquette, and panted: "Doctor... Doctor Tao has prepared the medicine."

Su Wenxiu, who had been somewhat disappointed by Qin Xianyu's silence, now said without hesitation: "Take me there quickly."

With that, she hurried out of the courtyard.

Seeing her so anxious and forgetful of etiquette, Qin Xianyu frowned and thought: "What is so urgent? Even in times of crisis, I have rarely seen Miss Su lose her composure. On the journey, she never left without reason."

He thought for a moment, though puzzled, he did not delve deeper.

He was about to return to his room to pack and prepare to leave, and say goodbye to Miss Su before setting off.

Suddenly, he saw Su Li leading a few guards on a patrol within the mansion, and his expression seemed worried.

"Master Qin," Su Li saw him and hurriedly bowed.

"There's no need for such formalities," Qin Xianyu waved his hand and said. "You look troubled. Is something wrong?"

Su Li hesitated for a moment. This was a secret matter, but on the journey, the young Daoist had saved their lives multiple times and displayed extraordinary abilities, earning their respect and admiration. He did not dare to hide anything from him.

After a moment's thought, Su Li said: "After the Premier returned from the capital, he gradually weakened and fell into a coma. This matter is very serious, and it has alarmed the emperor, who sent imperial doctors, but they were at a loss."

"Later, it was learned that a rare herb from the south of Huai River could treat this peculiar illness."

"Our mission was to escort this herb. Although we don't know much about it, we have been attacked twice on the journey. Today, the herb has been prepared to treat the Premier, but we don't know if it will work."

Su Li said in a low voice: "Many of our brothers have been injured or killed while escorting the herb. If it fails to cure the Premier, all our efforts will have been in vain, and our brothers will have died unjustly."

Qin Xianyu listened in silence.

So the Premier's Mansion's mission was to escort the herb?

This means that the bandits who burned the carriage were trying to destroy the herb inside?

The herb must be the wooden box he had thrown back to Su Wenxiu.

"Su Li, what are you saying?" Suddenly, Ye Qing shouted sternly: "The Premier is a man of good fortune. A minor illness cannot bring him down. Besides, this herb is a rare treasure that will surely cure the Premier and restore his health!"

Su Li lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Qin Xianyu said: "Commander Ye Qing is right. The Premier is a man of good fortune. Su Li, you need not worry."

With Qin Xianyu's words, the situation calmed down.

At this moment, a steward who was leading Ye Qing whispered: "Commander Ye Qing, please hurry."

Ye Qing nodded and was about to apologize to Qin Xianyu when he remembered that the young Daoist not only had extraordinary martial arts but also knew about blood-coagulating grass and the combination of medicines, indicating a good knowledge of medicine. Thinking of this, Ye Qing said: "Master Qin is well-versed in medicine. Why don't you come along?"

The steward's face showed hesitation, finding it difficult: "This..."

He did not dare to speak, but his meaning was clear.

The young Daoist was not a famous doctor, his background was unknown, and he was not a close associate of the Premier, so it was inappropriate for him to go.

Ye Qing said coldly: "Master Qin saved our lives and protected us on the journey. Even Miss Su trusts him. How can you doubt him?"

Qin Xianyu shook his head and smiled: "Don't make it difficult for him. I am not really curious."

At this moment, someone led a few old men past.

Seeing their hurried and excited expressions, the steward explained: "They are famous doctors from Qingyuan Mansion. They previously treated the Premier but were at a loss. This morning, they heard that Doctor Tao had prepared a medicine to treat the Premier, so they came to see what it was. They even begged for half an hour, and Doctor Tao wanted to discuss it with his peers, so he allowed them to enter."

Before the steward finished, Ye Qing shouted angrily: "If these incompetent doctors who couldn't cure the Premier can come, why can't I?"

The steward was speechless.

Ye Qing ignored him and invited Qin Xianyu to go.

Qin Xianyu was also curious, being a practitioner of medicine, and wanted to know what the illness was and what the medicine was.

Just like those famous doctors, they couldn't cure the Premier's illness, but hearing that there was a medicine to treat it, they wanted to understand it thoroughly and see if it could really cure the Premier.

"Indeed, it is quite intriguing."

Qin Xianyu thought to himself and did not refuse, following Ye Qing.

They passed through corridors and two courtyards before reaching the Premier's room.

Outside the Premier's room, guards lined up in two rows, with some hidden in the shadows, guarding the area.

The famous doctors were also waiting outside the room.

"Come in."

A voice from inside, probably Doctor Tao, called out.

The famous doctors, Ye Qing, Qin Xianyu, and a few young masters and misses of the Premier's Mansion all entered.

PS: To avoid missing updates, I brought my computer back... I will continue to work hard, and I hope for your support!

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