TSFLIP Chapter 192

At that moment, a maid approached, seemingly unaware of the tense atmosphere. After greeting them, she said, “Hall Master Shan, the old lady said these three are harmless and would like to invite them in.”

Tang Zhao Yi asked, “Did the old lady say that herself?”

“Indeed,” the maid replied respectfully.

Tang Zhao Yi’s expression darkened further.

Shan Ya said, “I intended to bring them to see the old lady myself. Since Miss Jin Lu has arrived, please take them in, Miss.”

“Of course.” Jin Lu turned to Xue Ran and the others. “Please follow me.”

Xue Ran nodded, saying, “Thank you, Miss.”

The Tang Sect was built in the mountains, adorned with many pavilions and towers. Just a glance revealed towering green bamboo standing tall. The group followed Jin Lu for about the time it took to brew a cup of tea before finally arriving at Old Lady Tang’s courtyard.

Jin Lu stood at the entrance. “Old lady, I’ve brought them.”

“Come in,” a strong voice called from inside.

As they entered the hall, they saw an elderly woman sitting in the main seat. Though her hair was silver, her complexion was rosy, and she appeared spirited, especially with her sharp eyes that seemed to see right through people. It was easy to imagine that she had once been a striking beauty in her youth, known by her maiden name, Qin Jian. Now, she was the highest decision-maker in the Tang Sect, Old Lady Tang.

“Young master Xue Ran pays his respects to Old Lady Tang.” Xue Ran cupped his fists and introduced the people beside him. “This is my disciple, Qing Yu, and this is—”

“I’m Xia Fengguang, just a minor character. My name isn’t worth mentioning,” Feng Guang interjected quickly, throwing a knowing glance at Xue Ran. She didn’t want others to know she was Yi Wushang’s fiancée.

Xue Ran understood her intent and did not pursue the topic of her identity. Instead, he said, “Old Lady Tang, I am here at someone’s request to treat Young Master Tang.”

“I know why Divine Doctor Xue has come,” Old Lady Tang replied, holding the cloth bundle that Jin Lu had brought. Without opening it, she reminisced, “Years ago, I was taking a bath in a hot spring in the mountains when I turned around and found my apron missing. It turned out he picked it up.”

A hush fell over the group.

Was it appropriate to casually mention that her apron had been picked up? Moreover, wouldn’t it be more fitting to use the word “stolen”?

Feng Guang muttered under her breath, “No wonder you’re known as the world’s greatest thief; you even steal women’s aprons.”

“Shameless,” Qing Yu echoed Feng Guang’s thoughts.

Xue Ran understood why Sun Yidao had given this so-called token to Feng Guang instead of him; Sun Yidao knew that if he handed it to Xue Ran, he definitely wouldn’t take it out due to his shyness.

Old Lady Tang realized she had created a rather awkward silence but showed no signs of embarrassment. She instructed Jin Lu to put the item away and continued, “Divine Doctor Xue has traveled a long way for Jiugong. I truly feel sorry for the trouble, but Jiugong’s situation is quite concerning. I hope you can examine him first before resting. Would that be possible?”

“Saving lives is the priority. I planned to treat Young Master Tang first,” Xue Ran replied.

“Very well, please follow me, Divine Doctor Xue.”

Old Lady Tang led Xue Ran to Tang Jiugong’s quarters, and Feng Guang followed along. Qing Yu went with Jin Lu to the guest room to organize the items he had brought.

As Feng Guang walked beside Xue Ran, she glanced around, showing little interest in the conversation about Tang Jiugong’s poisoning. Suddenly, a woman came rushing around a corner. She was moving so quickly that when she saw people in front of her, she tried to dodge. However, while she avoided Old Lady Tang and Xue Ran, she couldn’t escape Feng Guang.

The two collided and were about to fall when Xue Ran reached out and grabbed the delicate, fragile hand, but it wasn’t Feng Guang’s hand that he held.

Feng Guang fell heavily to the ground. Before she could even cry out in pain, she heard Xue Ran’s astonished voice from the other side. “Yue Yue?”