Chapter 50: Covered

  The sudden arrival of the enemy was overwhelming, forcing three or four guards to jump forward in front of Nan Yue. However, before they could even draw their swords, countless orange lights flashed, followed by a flurry of loud cracking sounds, and people were knocked out left and right.

  "You!" Nan Yueya was shocked and lost color, seeing two long bamboo boards stuck in front of her neck, with a cold and bitter face that looked very old.

  Lan Sheng clapped his hands, "No wonder, I said you're good at martial arts, but you always lack confidence. How is it? I think someone who can protect the Grand Master should be considered a good hand, one move and they were all annihilated."

  He retrieved the bamboo board with no result and walked quickly to Lan's side. "It's not that they're bad, but rather they underestimated me."

  Humility.

  Lan Sheng smiled at his father, "Making a big show when going out will only attract the attention of petty people. The effort you put into protecting yourself is not bad, it's enough to protect your body, and I won't go around telling everyone that Great Master Guo is my father, so don't worry." After saying this, he was about to leave.

  Nan Yue's heart was shocked by this move, and for a moment, she couldn't bear to stop Lan Sheng from going out again. Finally, she called out to her, "Yu Rui is currently at the Xi Shu Ping Medical Center, I'm afraid she'll go to those suburban villages, you go pick her up and come back home together."

  Orchid was born with a divine appearance but refused to speak.

  Nan Yue's eyes narrowed, "You, as the eldest sister, can only help with such trivial matters in the family, you should feel ashamed."

  Ah, here she comes! She's useless and incompetent. Going to pick up her sister, yet feeling guilty and having to be grateful.

  "I'm going to pick up my sister and bring her home. Father must believe me, I won't eat at home for nothing." Lan Sheng said with a smile, turning around, his footsteps quickened strangely, and he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

  Nan Yueya didn't care, but what he cared about was Wu Guo. It's a pity that such good martial arts skills were given to Lan Sheng, it would be better to assign them to Yu Rui. Yu Rui is kind-hearted and doesn't like to bring a group of people out, but she likes to go to the poor districts. Her mother always worries, and has mentioned several times to invite an expert. This Wu Guo is a disciple of the Sword Sect, just right. Just right.

  Orchids grow on ears but move westward.

  "Miss, aren't you going to Dongshi anymore?" came out from Mrs. Butterfly's place, and heard her mention it.

  "Hmm. I've decided to be an obedient kid. If I don't go home with Yurui today, she'll probably have to use the dog hole frequently from now on. But once the courtyard starts getting renovated, the dog hole will eventually be exposed anyway. Thinking about it in the long run, not making everyone suspicious is wise."

  A small silver ingot was turned over in the palm of her hand, and she handed it to Lan Sheng's eyes, "Miss, is this porridge and pancake enough?"

  Lan Sheng looked at the silver and paused for a moment, "Didn't we give it all to You Hua? Where did this come from?"

  "I know where she hid her savings. This one fell into the gap."

  Her eyes were sour. Lan Sheng sniffled and rubbed her nose. She had been living in an orphanage since she was a child. There were many people around, but they were all the same as her. Lacking love, she refused to give it easily. In order to be adopted, she had to learn how to please others at a young age. She remembered that only by giving could she receive. She was different from others and missed many adoption opportunities. When she finally entered society, her independent and strong personality made it difficult for her to make friends, and everything still relied on her own efforts. There was no one, never anyone, who thought of her. She lacked love and yearned for it even more. Whoever treated her with kindness, she would repay with all her heart.

  "Miss." Wu Guo couldn't see Lan Sheng's expression because she was lowering her head.

  "In vain, you're fifteen and I'm twenty. Within three years, I might be able to taste the tender grass." Lan Sheng smiled with narrowed eyes, she wouldn't shed tears in front of people.

  Don't understand such a joke. Silly hum with a blank face.

  "From now on, I'll take you under my wing. You're like a little brother to me." Although Wu Guo was her mother's favorite, and although Wu Guo was as loyal to her mother as Hua, from this moment on, she would treat him like a younger brother, unconditionally taking care of him. If one day he were to betray or deceive her, she would just laugh it off. After all, family members can't settle accounts clearly.

  No result after a long time of thinking, "Without fruit, Miss wears no veil; with fruit, the veil is on Miss."

  Got it! She's hot-headed! Lan Sheng smiled and said, "We're mutually covering each other."

  A good saying goes: "The strength of a horse is known by its long journey, and the heart of a man is known by his long-term behavior."

  Pingyi Clinic, initially started by the Empress Dowager to provide medical care for poor people in the suburbs with donations from noblewomen, was later taken over by the Emperor and placed under the General Medical Bureau, with two clinics built in the east and west. On the 10th and last day of each month, there are free consultations with senior doctors.

  This day was the middle of the month, but Lan Sheng saw that in front of the Pingyi Clinic, which had no doctor, there were crowds of people, three layers inside and three layers outside. On a short wall sat many children, laughing and playing non-stop, diluting the poverty and sadness on people's faces. Many people carried baskets on their heads, with half-opened cloths revealing bright flower petals, fresh fruit, green vegetables, and even rice flour. Some people whispered to each other, nodding their heads and smiling.

  Lan Sheng wanted to go in, but was blocked by several people and asked to queue. Wu Guo asked, saying that the team had been queuing for three rounds, while those waiting at Pingyiyuan had started queuing early yesterday morning. Unable to cut in line and not wanting to queue either, she found a teahouse opposite Pingyiyuan and waited for Yu Rui to come out.

  The tea house didn't have good tea, far inferior to the tea of Professor Cha in Yao Town. Lan Sheng took a sip and put down her cup. The tea was bad, but business was booming. Perhaps thanks to the auspicious location across from it, every seat was taken. She couldn't get a good cup of tea, but listening to gossip at other tables wasn't bad either.

  Someone was talking about Yu Rui, "These two days in the residence, those young doctors were lucky enough to see Ci'en Shengnü of Mingyue Hall. The Holy Maiden went out to avoid the summer heat and it's her first time coming to our Western Bureau since autumn."

  Inside the teahouse it's most convenient to ask questions, no one cares who you are. Lan Sheng asked, "Besides free clinics, are there usually no doctors at Ping Medical Clinic?"

  That person indeed replied straightforwardly, "None, only the young doctors sometimes come to review case records. Speaking of case records, it was also the saint's proposal. Because of these documents, the clinic often has young doctors coming over. Although they are learning medicine, they are much more reliable than quack doctors and are willing to practice medicine. For poor people who can't afford medical treatment, it's a blessing."

  "Why doesn't Ci'en come here often?" In her heart, Yu Rui thought that Lan Sheng would be happy to run here every day.

  "It's easy for you to say, Shengnu is a palace maid of Mingyue Hall, taking care of the Empress Dowager and all the princesses' bodies, and also praying for blessings for the Emperor and the people. How can she come often? Being able to come once or twice a month is already her mercy." The person glanced at Lansheng with a sideways face, "You're from out of town, aren't you?"

  Lan Sheng smiled but didn't answer, instead asking, "With so many people, how long will it take for the Holy Maiden to see each one individually?" What kindness? The kind-hearted person poured water on her aunt. Shouldn't she be proclaiming the glorious deeds of Holy Maiden Yu Rui at home?

  "It's already half a day, those waiting outside the gate will definitely have no chance, but being able to see the Holy Maiden might just cure the illness."

  It seems he is a die-hard fan.

  So, Yu Rui Guang will be busy treating these people until nightfall and won't have time to run around. Waiting here in the teahouse is a waste of time. As long as he arrives before sunset, it's fine. Just then, Lan Sheng thought of going for a stroll elsewhere when he suddenly saw a team of fast horses galloping over.

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  Thank you for everyone's support of Tingzi!——

  During the strong push period, I recommend a new work by a newcomer. It's still written with care. Fans of farming texts can take a look.

  A peasant household, a few acres of thin fields, constant disputes; a pair of blind eyes, pointing to the poor family, and the gate of Yu Nong.