harleyscars Chapter 103 Why do we have to wait again?
Chapter 103 Why do we have to wait again?
There are no secrets in the palace.
Whether one believes in gods or not, with the endorsement of the four powerful figures—the Emperor, the Empress, Madam Ke, and Wei Zhongxian—Qi Ming is indeed a god.
So by morning, the area around Qi's Medical Clinic was already packed with people.
Inner hall.
Qi Ming glanced at Wei Ting and casually gave the order:
"This is not the imperial court; we don't need so many powerful figures here. Have the Imperial Guards clear the area. Those who need medical treatment may be allowed to pass, but only twenty will remain, as I will only treat twenty today."
Wei Ting immediately accepted the order: "Yes!"
Beside her, a middle-aged man suddenly knelt down and said, "Immortal Master! I am Zhang, the Imperial Father-in-Law..."
Qi Ming interrupted, "I don't need any gold or silver gifts. If your master needs my help, reduce the rent by 30% to ease the burden on the tenants. Otherwise, I won't help."
Having said that, he casually waved his hand, and the middle-aged man involuntarily stood up, hurriedly bowing and saying:
"I will return immediately and report this matter to the Emperor's father-in-law!"
Go!
Qi Ming said coldly, "Don't come here again without prior notice! This is a clinic; I don't see anyone other than patients, nor do I see people who can afford famous doctors. And don't go to the brothels; I don't see patients during entertainment hours… Wei Ting, see them out!"
in the afternoon.
Inside the Kunning Palace.
Zhang Yan said somewhat displeased, "Just do as the Immortal Master asks. What's there to discuss? Is that 30% rent more important than your lives?"
The women in the Zhang family hesitated and said, "It is indeed a difficult situation."
Zhang Yan snorted coldly: "Since that's the case, then you shouldn't go anymore. Let that woman and Wei the eunuch go!"
The women of the Zhang family said with difficulty, "It's not that the master is unwilling, it's just that 30%... is too much."
Zhang Yan sighed inwardly, losing all hope for her father.
Qi Ming never held out any hope.
It doesn't matter anymore.
They don't want to curry favor with the immortal master; there are plenty of others who are willing to do so.
For example, Li Zicheng.
Qi Ming greatly admired Lao Li.
If Tianqi refuses to take action, then let Lao Li take over!
He will suffer the hardships of nobles, officials, and the Jurchens, and bear the good name of the people.
night.
Qianqing Palace.
The young eunuch recounted vividly, "...After the immortal master placed the filial son's right eye into his mother's left eye socket, he took some boiled gauze, used his magic, and in no time, the gauze dried completely! The immortal master then wrapped the old woman's left eye with the gauze, and even reached out to touch her head, saying he was about to perform some kind of power... Truly, it was the work of an immortal!"
Another eunuch said, "The Immortal Master also has an Ice Silkworm, which is pure white and transparent, emitting a cold aura that makes the entire clinic feel as cold as early winter..."
Zhu Youxiao asked eagerly, "Did that immortal master say when I could visit him?"
Even after learning only the first level of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, he felt as if he had entered a new world, and the whole world was different!
Now, having heard of the immortal methods for curing stubborn diseases and transplanting eyeballs, as well as the wondrous immortal beasts, they naturally yearn even more and are more eager to approach the immortal master!
The young eunuch immediately kowtowed and said, "This servant is incompetent! I deserve to die! The immortal master said, 'Now that Your Majesty has recovered, you should focus on governing the country and not be distracted by cultivating immortality,' and he does not wish to see me."
Zhu Youxiao wasn't angry, he just frowned and asked with concern:
"Where is the Immortal Master tonight? Did he go to the brothel?"
The little eunuch shook his head: "Someone gave the Immortal Master several beauties today, and he didn't leave before we returned to the palace."
"Someone's there? It must be Wei Zhongxian, and Madam Ke... Beauty, beauty..."
Zhu Youxiao thought to himself, "Everyone says immortals are transcendent and detached from worldly affairs, but Master Qi is... so this saying is not true."
***
Thunder rumbled loudly, followed by a light drizzle.
Inside the bamboo hut, Da Mi... Miao Xuan had something on her mind and couldn't sleep.
Suddenly, with a "bang," the south-facing window was slammed shut by the wind.
Miaoxuan wanted to hear the rain again, so she quickly got up and went to open the window.
When she turned back to her bed, she found a man sitting on her embroidered couch. She was terrified, her face paling, and she stammered:
"Who...who are you?"
Who I am is unimportant!
Qi Ming smiled and said, "The important thing is, who are you? You call yourself Beizhai, you're good at painting, and you like to include your own opinions in your paintings... like the poems and essays of the Donglin Party, right?"
Miao Xuan turned and fled.
Qi Ming snorted coldly and suddenly stretched out his right palm.
The fine drizzle outside the window suddenly poured into the room, hitting Miaoxuan's nightgown and flying in with her.
When she reached Qi Ming, she involuntarily turned around to face him again.
Miao Xuan was terrified: "You...are you a human or a ghost?"
Qi Ming chuckled and retorted, "Have those Donglin Party members, and your 'Ming Gong,' not told you that a celestial being descended to earth and cured the emperor?"
With a thud, Miao Xuan knelt down on the ground, and argued:
"I am not a member of the Donglin Party, nor am I some kind of 'wise official'; I am just a painter..."
Qi Ming laughed and said, "Some people would rather commit suicide than go to the imperial prison, but compared to the punishment for deceiving immortals, going to the imperial prison is nothing... Do you want to give it a try?"
Devoted to love, Miao Xuan said with unwavering resolve, "This matter has nothing to do with you, sir!"
"Fools! The emperor isn't dead, so who should die? It's not your lord, he's the emperor's most beloved younger brother, he'll be fine. But you people are definitely going to die... If nothing unexpected happens, the assassins will be here soon."
"You...you knew all along..."
"What's so strange about gods knowing about coup plots and divination?"
"Impossible, impossible..."
"Do you really think he loves you and won't kill you? You're overthinking it! You're just a link between the Donglin Party and him... To put it bluntly, you're a political whore, and he's just using you to vent his frustrations! He doesn't like the Donglin Party; he's only dealing with you to leverage his influence. Even if he succeeds, the first person he'll kill will definitely be you."
"I don't believe it! I don't believe it!"
"We'll just have to wait and see!"
"..."
The third quarter of the first month, which is 11:45 p.m.
Ding Baiying's male disciple Ding Tai and female disciple Ding Chong, each carrying a wolf-tooth club, a rattan shield, and a short knife, quietly entered the bamboo forest.
Not far away, Qi Ming asked, "Tell me yourself, what are they here for?"
Miao Xuan burst into tears and collapsed into Qi Ming's arms.
Fifteen minutes later.
Qi Ming carried Miao Xuan back to her little house.
She insisted, "I...I will not identify you, not even if it kills me!"
Qi Ming snorted: "You think death is scary? Just wait and I'll show you what it means to be unable to live and unable to die!"
"Wait, wait a minute, I..."
"What about me? My husband?"
"No, I have a younger sister named Miaotong. She didn't join the brothel back then... I'll do anything you ask, just please save her!"
"That's quite a coincidence, she is one of my lovers."
"That's good, then... wait, wait a minute..."
"Why do we have to wait again?"
"Can you close the window?"
"..."
Qi Ming did not turn around, but directly used the Five Luo Light Smoke Palm Technique to strike backward and close the window.
It is worth mentioning that this palm technique was passed down to him by Qin, the "Asura Blade".
P.S.: I'm sorry, this book has to end here.