Chapter 89: Who Did This?

Jiangnan Wang walked slowly into the Bedroom, the dark‑gold dragon pattern embroidered on his cuff appearing faintly.

Jiang Feng saw the other party, and his eyes also jolted.

Jiang Feng learned from Xuan Yuan Zhenren a wide variety of things, among which was the Qi‑gazing technique.

And Jiangnan Wang, being the first, could, through the Qi‑gazing technique, see purple Qi coiling around the other.

No wonder he is of the Imperial Family.

Behind Jiangnan Wang followed Wu Chengliang, who also saw Jiang Feng, a faint cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Jiangnan Wang walked straight to Huo Lao, as if he hadn't even looked at Jiang Feng sitting on the chair beside him.

Seeing Huo Lao standing, he pretended to be displeased.

"Huo Lao, you just pulled your body back from the Gate of Ghosts, why are you getting out of bed? Sit, sit quickly; if you become fatigued, this Prince cannot afford it."

Huo Lao smoothly sat down, his gaze flickering vaguely over Jiang Feng behind Jiangnan Wang.

He knew in his heart that Jiangnan Wang was deliberately pretending not to see, intending to give Jiang Feng a warning.

He smiled and went along with Jiangnan Wang's words.

"Dear Prince, you worry too much; lying too long has made your body stiff, getting up to move a bit is good. As for you, Prince, how did you find the time to come here?"

"I heard Huo Lao was discharged, so I came especially to see him."

Jiangnan Wang sat on the chair opposite Huo Lao, his tone leisurely.

"You are the stabilizing needle of Jiangnan; if you have any trouble, how many people in Jiangnan would panic? By the way, the Provincial Government just sent some tonics, all Yeshan Shen air‑transported from the Northeast; in a moment have a servant bring them to you, to replenish your body."

The two exchanged pleasantries, chatting from the weather to recent politics, then from politics to Jiangnan's harvest, every word carefully avoiding Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng, however, seemed unaware, calmly picking up the Pu'er tea on the table and sipping it leisurely.

Huo Lao saw that Jiangnan Wang was slow to mention Jiang Feng and was unwilling to continue the delay.

He knew Jiangnan Wang wanted to force Jiang Feng to be the first to admit fault.

But Jiang Feng saved his life, and he could not let his benefactor suffer such grievance.

So he set down his teacup and smiled at Jiangnan Wang.

"Prince, I was so busy talking with you that I forgot to introduce you."

"This is the Divine Doctor Jiang who saved me, Jiang Feng, Mr. Jiang."

Jiangnan Wang only then paused, as if he had just seen Jiang Feng, slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Jiang Feng, scanning him up and down.

Immediately, a fake smile, as fake as possible, curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Oh? This is the Divine Doctor Jiang? Indeed a talented young man, a true talent! I have long heard that the Divine Doctor Jiang pulled Huo Lao back from the Gate of Ghosts with just a few silver needles; his medical skill is superb. Seeing him today, the reputation is indeed well‑deserved."

Wu Chengliang, seeing this, immediately stepped forward, a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Prince, this Divine Doctor Jiang not only has superb medical skill, but his temper is also quite fierce. This morning at Jiangcheng Ji Shi Tang, you sent a subordinate to invite him to the Prince's Residence, and he outright said he had no fate with the Prince's Residence and refused to come!"

The moment these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the Bedroom instantly cooled.

Huo Lao's complexion darkened slightly, just as he was about to speak to defuse the situation.

Jiangnan Wang, however, waved his hand first, pretending to be displeased as he glared at Wu Chengliang.

"Wu Chengliang! What do you know! The Divine Doctor Jiang saved Commander Huo, a great meritorious person of our Jiangnan! How could he have time to deal with an idle royal like me? If he refused to come, he naturally has his reasons; how can you say he refused? Your words make it sound as if I forced him; if this spreads, others will think I, leveraging my status, bully a young man!"

Though this seemed to scold Wu Chengliang, every word was actually directed at Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng set down his teacup, lifted his eyes to Jiangnan Wang, his gaze calm and unruffled.

"Prince, you misunderstand; I am not refusing to give you face. I only fear that my words might inadvertently clash with Your Majesty, causing your displeasure. I hope you will be magnanimous."

His words were reasonable and well‑grounded, both explaining why he hadn't gone to the Prince's Residence and giving Jiangnan Wang ample face.

Of course, this was also because Jiang Feng did not want to put Huo Lao in a difficult position.

He could see the other's protective intent.

Huo Lao immediately added, "Prince, Mr. Jiang is speaking the truth; although my frail body was rescued, the old illness remains, and I still need Mr. Jiang's care."

"Huo Lao's words are heavy, as if this Prince is being petty, insisting on being at odds with the Divine Doctor Jiang."

Jiangnan Wang's tone was calm, but his gaze was like a sharp sword.

Huo Lao was not at all afraid, seemingly pointing at something.

"Mr. Jiang saved my life; this life‑saving debt, the Huo family will remember for a lifetime. If the Prince thinks Mr. Jiang has done anything wrong, just bring him to me."

Upon hearing this, the fake smile on Jiangnan Wang's face instantly froze.

He originally intended to use the refusal as a way to pressure Jiang Feng, to make him yield, hoping he would obediently agree to join the Rui Country medical team, giving himself a way out.

But he did not expect that Huo Lao would protect Jiang Feng so much, even bringing up the life‑saving debt, which left him unable to back down.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the fire in his heart, but his tone grew a few degrees colder.

"Huo Lao, what are you saying? When will this Prince make things difficult for the Divine Doctor Jiang? I only think that it's good for a young person to have ability, but they must also understand some rules and respect their elders, right? After all, in Jiangnan Territory, this idle royal of mine still carries some weight."

He paused, a hint of ferocity flashing in his eyes.

"Could it be that if this Prince truly pursued the matter, Huo Lao would, over a mere doctor, become my enemy? The Huo family, as the Sky Pillar of the Jiangnan military, would not be so short‑sighted, would they?"

This was almost laying the cards on the table.

Huo Lao also did not expect that Jiangnan Wang's mind was so narrow.

At this point, he was still thinking of various ways to put Jiang Feng in difficulty.

However, he did not retreat at all, his tone remained neither servile nor overbearing.

"Prince, you jest. I, Huo Junshan, have lived eighty‑seven years and have learned only one saying: repay kindness. Not to say that the Prince would be so petty; even if he were, the Huo family as a whole cannot stand by while a life‑saving debt is abused. I ask the Prince... considering my humble standing, let us drop this matter here, what do you think?"

Hearing Huo Junshan's words, Jiangnan Wang could no longer hold back, leapt up from his chair, his face turning iron‑blue.

He had lived most of his life; in Jiangnan Territory, who, upon seeing him, would not be deferential and cautious?

That old Huo Junshan dared, in his presence, to give him no respect while constantly protecting a young Chinese medicine practitioner; how could he tolerate that?

But then he thought again of Huo Junshan's status.

He knows Huo Junshan's prestige in the army; if it truly turned sour, it would be no good for him.

But he can't just let it be; he can't swallow his anger, especially seeing Jiang Feng's indifferent demeanor, which only fuels his fury.

Finally, Jiangnan Wang exhaled a puff of foul breath and said with a forced smile.

"Just idle chatter, Huo Lao need not mind; since Huo Lao appears physically fine, this King will take his leave."

Saying so, Jiangnan Wang, bristling with anger, turned and left.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, see Prince off."

Huo Junshan also gave Jiangnan Wang full face, and Jiang Feng, not being obstinate, cheerfully followed behind Jiangnan Wang.

But just as they reached the Huo Family gate, Jiang Feng suddenly saw a person.

His complexion instantly turned iron‑blue as he walked up to the other side.

"Tell me, who did this?"