Chapter 26

Chapter 26: But Isn't It Unnecessary?

Chapter 26: But Isn't It Unnecessary?

The young man before them was in his early twenties, with a sharp and cold visage, his hair tied with a purple-gold crown. He had a tall, slender figure like a green bamboo, dressed in black brocade with golden patterns, his feet adorned in matching boots embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns, one hand behind his back, exuding an air of nobility.

His appearance and demeanor were outstanding, but upon closer inspection, his features seemed odd, like mist and clouds, both noble and somewhat unlucky, a contradiction that piqued curiosity.

Ah, curiosity killed the cat, so it's best not to indulge it!

Qin Liuxi quickly suppressed the curiosity that had just arisen.

As she sized up Qi Qian, he too observed her discreetly.

He had already watched Qin Liuxi treat the old lady and had carefully scrutinized this figure. Slender and tall, not yet of age, with black hair simply tied with a ribbon, exuding a certain elegance. The face resembled the one in the portrait, with long eyebrows reaching the temples, narrow, upturned eyes, and distinct facial features. The skin was pale and delicate, androgynous in appearance.

For a moment, Qi Qian thought the person before him was a woman, but upon seeing her disdainful expression, he reconsidered. That indifferent and scornful demeanor didn't seem typical of a woman, lacking any softness or grace, especially in her movements, which were decidedly dashing.

And when she ignored Ying Nan falling at her feet with a 'I don’t care if you die' attitude, it was even more imperious.

Surely no woman could be like this?

So cold and indifferent.

"Is this young master here to seek the Taoist healer?" Qi Qian greeted with a bow.

"No."

Qin Liuxi boarded the carriage, patted the side, and signaled Li Cheng to drive up the mountain.

They were heading towards the Taoist temple.

Qi Qian’s eyes flickered, not stopping her, but watching as she ascended the mountain.

"Master, shouldn’t we stop them?" Huolang couldn’t grasp his master's strategy.

Ying Nan, having picked himself up and dusted off, said, "Master, we must have found the wrong person. Look at her, does she have even a trace of a healer's compassion?"

No, she did show some – instead of stepping over him, she could have stepped on his hand!

"No, this aligns perfectly with the rumors about her character," Qi Qian’s eyes narrowed.

A willful and untamed temperament, mysterious actions, exceptional skills. And when he asked her earlier, her answer was too decisive, showing no curiosity about who Buqiu was.

Either she is Buqiu herself, hence uninterested and simply rejecting him.

"So, master, what are we waiting for? Shall we follow?"

Qi Qian replied, "No rush, let’s return to the temple first. But Huolang, keep an eye on the Qian family and see how the old lady fares."

Although they were there to seek medical advice, encountering her by chance sparked curiosity, especially after witnessing her conversation with Mr. Qian.

Huolang immediately understood; she had accepted Mr. Qian's invitation and would be visiting the Qian residence the next day for a consultation. They could intercept her then, also checking on Mrs. Qian's recovery.

After all, they needed her for the treatment of Old Princess Wang, which was not to be taken lightly.

"I'll go right away."

Meanwhile, Chen Pi asked Qin Liuxi, “Those people were seeking medical help, right? They seem rather formidable.”

“Of noble birth, with a prominent Fuxi bone and double pupils, indicative of imperial lineage, he's either of royal blood or a noble's descendant,” Qin Liuxi said nonchalantly.

Chen Pi was astounded, “And you refused him?”

“Refused what? We’ll meet again. We might even have to make a trip in a few days,” Qin Liuxi flicked her finger, hinting at future developments.

Ah, it's annoying to keep running around; it's too tiring.

But if he is indeed of noble descent, it's worth making an effort, especially when she's responsible for her entire family, with the most important ones still enduring hardships in the northwest.