The Martial Doctor

Pei Jian took the prescription with the "National Selection Physician" order from Lin Miao and left; he didn’t even get the medicine at Yongning.

It’s likely that he trusts his own channels to buy medicine, rather than the affordable medicine from Yongning Hall.

Mr. Zhao’s identity as the Crown Prince couldn’t be hidden from this esteemed official, though he feigned ignorance. Whether it was a tacit understanding with the Crown Prince or his own thoughts was unknown.

But Lin Miao wasn’t interested in the power struggle on the court.

That wasn’t his track.

He was surrounded by beauties now, living days of leisure, though troubles were still plenty; at least he could enjoy some peace for a while.

This year should pass comfortably.

Su Chen returned to Dongshan for two days before departing for Lanzhou; he too had to go home for the New Year and face inquiries and marriage pressures from his elders.

It’s said that this guy found a soul mate in Jinling, the capital of Great Yue Country, but didn’t bring her back. This is what the elder of the Snow Mountain Sect, Luoyu Sheng, said.

Snow Mountain Sect now sees Lin Miao as a god of wealth, and if Lin Miao hadn’t declined, they’d want to send more female disciples over.

They hope to bind him completely with beauty.

Beautiful women, Lin Miao currently has enough; he doesn’t want to be an emperor with three palaces and six courtyards.

Besides, he doesn’t want a deep tie with Snow Mountain Sect. Having the sister duo Lianxin and Liansuo is enough; he’s somewhat dependent and accustomed to their care now.

After snow fell continuously for three days, the sky finally cleared.

A rare good weather.

A carriage sped along the official road to Dongshan City, carrying Liu Li, who was rushing back from Lanzhou.

She had been away for three months, and the closer she got to Dongshan City, the more her heart throbbed.

She thought of that little man, the one who claimed her pure body of twenty-six years. That night he was so gentle, yet so strong, and each time she reminisced about that night, her cheeks flushed. She would be startled by such delicate thoughts.

Thinking this, Liu Li couldn’t help but tighten her legs a bit. Damn, here it comes again!

Liu Li was back.

Upon hearing this news, Lin Miao was still consulting at Yongning Hall. He was a bit surprised; according to the letter, she should return a day later.

Yet she came back a day early.

Lin Miao privately rejoiced; Liu Li was quite different from all his women. He admired her independence and assertiveness.

A woman like her, who could remain untainted in a place like Huaye Tower, was really rare; it was even rarer that she hadn’t given up her struggle against destiny due to this. She constantly pursued her ideals, wanting to live a life of her own.

Simultaneously, she was brave and decisive; Lin Miao admired such a career-oriented woman.

In the future, she should achieve more, although her cultivation level is somewhat low; safety when traveling alone is a concern.

Liu Li returned, and Lin Miao specifically instructed the kitchen to cook more dishes that night, especially those Liu Li loved, to welcome her.

Expanding business to Lanzhou was the Lin Family’s initiative.

At the table, Lin Miao personally toasted Liu Li with a cup of wine and solemnly announced Liu Li’s status as his woman. After his marriage with the senior sister, she will be admitted to the family as a concubine.

Liu Li was overwhelmed with excitement, almost tearfully thanking Lin Miao and Sun Youwei for their generosity. One gave her a new hope for the future, while the other generously accepted her as part of the Lin Family. If Sun Youwei disagreed, she could at most remain as an outsider, without the opportunity to become Lin Miao’s concubine.

Liu Li brought many things from Lanzhou, distributing them as gifts to the people in the mansion; everyone received one. Her meticulousness had already gathered information on the current headcount within the mansion.

Only Helian Wanwan and Dongguo Sun didn’t receive any; they weren’t considered people of the Lin Mansion.

Although she didn’t spend much money, the sentiment weighed more.

Both Sun Youwei and the sisters Lianxin and Liansuo knew that tonight, Liu Li would certainly stay in Lin Miao’s room.

Or Lin Miao would go to Liu Li’s room.

Liu Li returned, and after a night’s pause in lessons, she came to Lin Miao’s room post-banquet, partly to report her situation in Lanzhou and partly for a private chat. After all, being gone for several months, feelings need mutual enhancement.

"Let’s not rush to talk about work; I have something to give you first." Lin Miao saw Liu Li attempting to speak in excitement and raised his hand.

Lin Miao took out a red jade bracelet made of jadeite, fit for Liu Li’s wrist.

"Hand, come here."

Liu Li saw this, her chest gently heaving, watching Lin Miao personally place this rare red jade bracelet on her left wrist.

It was so beautiful; Liu Li was knowledgeable in many things but had never seen such a gorgeous red bracelet, watery and bright, adorning her wrist, highlighting her rosy cheeks more alluringly.

"Do you like it?"

"Li-like, I like whatever my lord gives," Liu Li nodded repeatedly, her chest heaving as she wore a low-necked chest garment tonight, slightly parted to reveal a hint of snowy skin—a clear sign of slightly impure thoughts.

Lin Miao laughed, gently caressing Liu Li’s pretty face. The warmth from his palm made Liu Li suddenly tense, encountering such a scene for the first time.