Wan Du Zi, hearing these words, deflated like a punctured balloon. "Is there truly no hope for revenge?"
"Martial Uncle, who exactly murdered Master?"
"I cannot tell you, or you will be in mortal danger as well." Wan Du Zi turned away. "Go back. I will avenge Master Brother myself."
"Martial Uncle, do you expect me to never know the truth in my entire life?"
"Just continue to see me as the murderer of Master Brother, as you always have. Hate me for the rest of your life." Wan Du Zi hunched his body and slowly moved forward. His time was limited, but before his end came, he had to avenge his Master Brother.
"Martial Uncle, I now know you are not the murderer. Please tell me the truth."
"Does the truth matter?"
"Of course it matters!" Ye Qing stated with certainty. "Otherwise, this nephew will have no face to see Master in the underworld. If you don't tell me, I will investigate myself. I refuse to believe I won't find any clues to the murderer."
Wan Du Zi remained silent. He didn't know whether to tell Ye Qing. If he didn't, Ye Qing investigating rashly might ruin things. "Can you guarantee you won't act recklessly after learning the truth?"
"I guarantee it."
Wan Du Zi hesitated for a long time, and finally revealed the truth buried deep in his heart. "The murderer who poisoned Master Brother and turned me into this grotesque state was always by your side."
Ye Qing felt a thunderclap strike his head. The murderer was by his side? Who? Nan Gong Yu, Wen Ru Yu, or Xiao Man?
"Who is it?"
"The National Preceptor, Feng Tian Lan."
"The National Preceptor?" Ye Qing was greatly shocked. The National Preceptor was Xiao Man's Master, and very close to her. "Why would the National Preceptor kill Master?"
"Because he was the one who snatched the marrow-cleansing technique from me and poisoned Empress Yun Qi. Master Brother happened to come looking for me, stumbled upon the scene, and was silenced. I was lucky not to be killed, but my foundation was ruined, leaving me in this state, relying on poison to sustain my life."
"Why did the National Preceptor poison Empress Yun Qi?"
"That, I'm afraid, only Xiao Man knows." Wan Du Zi turned around and walked towards Ye Qing. "Qing Ti, Feng Tian Lan is far more terrifying than you imagine. This man is ruthless and merciless, utterly devoid of sentiment. Even Du Gu Man, his beloved disciple, was killed by him without hesitation. If you wish to live, you must never reveal your hand. Otherwise, before you can avenge Master Brother, you will join him in the underworld."
"Does Martial Uncle intend to seek revenge himself?"
"Feng Tian Lan's martial arts are extremely high. I cannot even get close to him." Wan Du Zi lowered his voice and whispered in Ye Qing's ear. "To this day, the only person who could get within three feet of him was Xiao Man. If anyone could kill him, it would be Xiao Man. Xiao Man, fearing Feng Tian Lan might also kill her due to Du Gu Man's death, no longer trusts him. You can use this to your advantage, incite discord between her and Feng Tian Lan, and use her to avenge your Master."
After saying this, Wan Du Zi quickly departed. Although this felt like a betrayal to the little fox, he had no choice. With their abilities, killing Feng Tian Lan was as difficult as ascending to heaven. Only Xiao Man could be used!
Nan Gong Yu was greatly shocked. He had always thought Feng Tian Lan was merely involved in Du Gu Man's death, never imagining Feng Tian Lan was the mastermind behind it. No wonder she hated him so much!
Nan Gong Yu suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for Xiao Man. The master she revered, and the child she raised – both had dealt her a fatal blow.
Nan Gong Yu suddenly had a strong urge to embrace Xiao Man, to offer her some comfort. He immediately turned and left to find her.
When Ye Qing went to find Wan Du Zi, Xiao Man had taken his place, attending to patients and adjusting prescriptions according to each individual's condition.
He Qing Yi was also becoming increasingly proficient. Her gentle disposition and kind demeanor, like a gentle spring breeze, made her greatly beloved by the patients. Other physicians would also proactively seek her advice on matters they didn't understand. In a short period, He Qing Yi had become the cornerstone of these doctors.
When Nan Gong Yu arrived, Xiao Man was still busy. Sunlight streamed through the window lattice, falling upon her, as if casting a golden glow, just as it had when they first met.
Nan Gong Yu strode forward and pulled her into his embrace. The patients in the room stared at the two men embracing with peculiar expressions, thinking, perhaps they had been ill for too long, and now saw any handsome man as exceptionally delicate?
Xiao Man's face darkened. She stomped hard on Nan Gong Yu's instep. Nan Gong Yu yelped in pain and immediately released her. Xiao Man gnashed her teeth fiercely, "What are you doing?"
Nan Gong Yu hopped around, clutching his foot. "Just hugging you, to show my gratitude."
"Doctor Xiao, I am also very grateful to you. May I hug you?" The young man on the sickbed, hearing this, opened his innocent wide eyes and asked curiously.
"No!" Nan Gong Yu answered first.
"Why can you hug, but I can't?"
"Didn't you see that after I hugged her once, my foot was almost crushed by her?" Nan Gong Yu pointed to one of his feet.
The young man quickly flinched. "Then I won't hug."
Xiao Man found it both exasperating and amusing. She continued with her work. "Didn't you go with Brother Ye to intercept the person? Why are you back?"
"He can handle it himself. I came to assist you."
"Alright then, hand me the bandages." Xiao Man unceremoniously began ordering Nan Gong Yu around.
He Qing Yi watched, amused. Who said Prince Qin was aloof and unapproachable? In front of her Miss, he was as obedient as a little lamb. Su Dan Novel Network.
Because there were many patients, Xiao Man was busy from noon until evening before finishing her diagnoses, her back aching. She had just sat down to rest for a moment when she saw Nan Gong Yu place a basin of hot water by her feet.
"What are you doing?"
"You've been busy all day, your feet must hurt. Soaking them in hot water will be more comfortable." He said, then helped Xiao Man remove her shoes and socks and wash her feet.
Xiao Man felt a chill run down her spine. Prince Qin being so attentive suddenly made her quite uncomfortable. "A'Yu, have you made a mistake?"
"What mistake could I have made?" Nan Gong Yu asked, puzzled.
Xiao Man covered her face with her hands. She had actually mistaken Nan Gong Yu for Murong Sheng Rui. Whenever Murong Sheng Rui was overly attentive, it was because he had made a mistake.
"Then is there something you need my help with?"
"Why, is it not permissible for me to be good to my woman?" Nan Gong Yu looked up at Xiao Man. Can't this girl stop viewing others with a utilitarian mindset?
"Who is your woman?"
Nan Gong Yu thought to himself, she's not falling for it. "Alright, alright, you're not my woman, I'm your man. Is that acceptable?"
"Is there a difference between those two statements?" Xiao Man hesitated. "Are you going to sell me off?"
Nan Gong Yu choked slightly. Being good to her, and it turned into ill intentions?