Feng County · Guangji Temple · Rear Courtyard
Bai You'an was sitting by the window, flipping through medical books he had retrieved from Song Qingchao.
Previously, he had only skimmed through them, focusing on the symptoms of the epidemic, without a thorough study.
Now, examining them closely, he was discovering the profundity of these medical arts.
"Mr. Bai?"
Hearing the cheerful voice, Bai You'an knew it was Lin Tingwan.
Before he could reply,
The book in his hand was snatched away.
"Chaochao has been gone for so many days, and you're not worried?"
The slightly complaining tone confused Bai You'an.
He helplessly pressed his temples with his hand, his voice tinged with weariness, "She will be fine."
Lin Tingwan directly slammed the book onto the table, "How do you know she's fine?"
Bai You'an smiled and explained, "She's very capable."
He hadn't told anyone that he went out of the city every night to find Song Qingchao.
After all, it was a matter between the two of them.
However, he hadn't expected Lin Tingwan to worry so much about Song Qingchao. It seemed he needed to ask her tonight about the arrangements for Lin Tingwan and Xiang Yunling.
Lin Tingwan was unaware of Bai You'an's thoughts.
She merely felt wronged for Song Qingchao.
"Speaking of which, when did this Spectacled Heroine give them to you?"
Bai You'an blinked, then his fingers traced his glasses, and the smile on his lips grew wider.
"A secret."
Song Qingchao crossed her arms and scoffed, muttering softly, "Good intentions bring no reward."
Bai You'an didn't understand why she said that.
"Do you know how much effort the heroine put into this thing?"
Seeing his indifferent and relaxed demeanor, Lin Tingwan's anger flared even more. She slapped the windowsill with both hands.
Then, she lifted her hand, wincing in pain, and shook it.
Bai You'an was so amused by her reaction that he almost fell over laughing.
This only made Lin Tingwan more annoyed.
"Hmph, wait for the chase to an inferno!"
Bai You'an didn't understand what this girl was talking about, but after spending these past few days together, he had grown accustomed to this young lady's way of speaking.
He tried hard to suppress his laughter, "What exactly do you want to say?"
"I want to say, can you save the heroine?"
"Oh?" Bai You'an was quite surprised.
In his impression, Lin Tingwan and Chaochao's relationship wasn't close enough for this, and it was more that Lin Tingwan was being pushed forward by Chaochao.
Lin Tingwan's expression was strange, "I have some matters that require her help, and besides, I always feel she's not safe there."
Bai You'an agreed with Lin Tingwan's words.
"Don't worry, I will save her, but it's not the right time yet."
He pondered for a moment, then picked up his fan, "How is that child now?"
"Are you referring to Nianchen?"
"Yes." Bai You'an nodded, then stood up and walked out of the room, "Let's go and see him together."
Nianchen was the name of Wanwan's child.
Nianchen meant longing day and night.
"Nianchen is a little better now, but he still needs to stay here and be cared for for some time; his body is too weak."
Walking side by side, Lin Tingwan first talked about Nianchen's condition, then incessantly urged Bai You'an to rescue Song Qingchao.
She chattered all the way, and when she looked back, she found Bai You'an was gone.
Lin Tingwan: "???"
She looked at the empty corridor, stamping her feet in anger, "Scumbag, a complete scumbag!"
Meanwhile, Bai You'an, who was being called a scumbag, was leading a horse out of the gate.
After dismounting, he directly handed the rope to a soldier who rushed over, then stepped forward to salute and said, "I've come to ask the General about some matters."
Chang Pinghe put down his work and invited Bai You'an to the inner courtyard.
"Mr. Bai, are you inquiring about the people leaving the city?"
"Yes," Bai You'an replied frankly.
"It was a servant of the Chang family, and he has confessed his guilt. If Mr. Bai needs him, I will gladly hand him over."
Bai You'an rubbed the fan handle with his finger, "General Chang, are you not even concerned about your own safety?"
"Wanwan is gone, and there's no point in me living."
Chang Pinghe's voice was hoarse, and his sclera was filled with bloodshot veins.
"Then what about Nianchen?"
"Nianchen..." Chang Pinghe sighed, "It's difficult for him, so young, to be implicated by the family."
"Is there no one you can entrust him to? I can help with that."
"Help..." Chang Pinghe repeated the word and then shook his head, "When both parents are gone, how can he live? The child is frail. If possible, can he stay at Guangji Temple?"
"General Chang, you needn't be so pessimistic."
But Chang Pinghe firmly shook his head, "That child will not be happy with me."
Bai You'an didn't try to persuade him further.
After all, it was someone else's choice, and he shouldn't interfere.
"It's just that I'm worried Elder Chang will leak this matter."
Bai You'an just smiled and told him not to worry.
After finishing his business, it was almost dark.
After a simple farewell, he did not leave the city gate. When night fell, he took advantage of the inattention of others and flipped directly over the city wall.
Upon landing, he put away his tools, tidied his robes, and prepared to scout the military camp.
But after taking two steps, he saw the grass in the distance swaying.
With a swift movement, he opened his fan and became alert.
"Master."
Upon realizing it was one of his own, Bai You'an did not relax his expression. Instead, he became more wary, "You, how did you find me?"
"Replying to Master, Commander Ying Zhong sent me."
"Oh?" Bai You'an closed his fan, "Is it about the prescription?"
"Yes, it has been investigated. This matter was blocked by Father."
Bai You'an acknowledged with a hum, "Is there anything else?"
"The various regions are gradually recovering. It will take about a week to return to normal. Commander Ying Zhong said that the matters in Mobei are progressing as planned, please rest assured, Master." The person speaking thought for a moment, then hesitantly took out a book from his怀 and presented it with both hands, "This is what the Commander asked me to deliver to you. He said you would definitely use it."
Eager to see Song Qingchao, Bai You'an did not look at the book and put it away directly.
"Father still won't listen to advice?"
"Yes."
"Continue to keep a close watch. This matter cannot happen again."
"Yes."
"You may withdraw."
After the person disappeared, Bai You'an also vanished into the night.
In his past life,
The fire that almost claimed his life had also saved him.
At that time, he did not understand why the hostage from the Northern Barbarians would suddenly betray him.
Why did the King of the Northern Barbarians suddenly draw swords against him?
It was only after he ascended that throne that he discovered that the source of everything was Father.
He truly regarded him as a father. In this life, if he didn't do anything out of line, he was still willing to serve him until old age.
But one could not always count on fate.
If Father still chose to betray him, then he would absolutely show no mercy.
Bai You'an dodged layers of patrols and finally crept into Song Qingchao's tent.
Not lighting a lamp was their signal.
It was safe inside.
Waiting for him was Song Qingchao.
He wondered if, since Song Qingchao had changed, Father would also change.