Chapter 628

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Hu Xiaotian, however, was fearless; Prince Yan initially, in his mansion, deliberately displayed his treasures to show contempt for him, but afterwards he turned a blind eye to Hu Xiaotian entering the Cien Garden. He must have already investigated Hu Xiaotian's background thoroughly. Now, having successfully performed the double-eyelid surgery on Empress Dowager Jiang, Xue Shengjing most likely recognizes his ability. From various signs, Xue Shengjing surely has an illness; previously, he invited the Divine Farmer Society's Liu Changsheng, most likely to seek treatment.

Liu Changsheng refused to go, thus offending him; Xue Shengjing therefore set a trap to frame Liu Changsheng, this person's character is absolutely not as the outside rumors claim. What so-called contemporary Mengchang, is merely an empty reputation.

Wu Jing shan worried, feeling that great disaster was imminent, and he no longer had the mood to chat with Hu Xiaotian; he rose to say his farewells and left.

Hu Xiaotian, however, was as fine as ever; after the crowd dispersed, Long Xi Yue came to sit beside him and said, "You refused Prince Yan—are you truly not afraid of his retaliation?"

Hu Xiaotian laughed: "Not afraid! If I'm not mistaken, he sent people to ask me to come because he has a request; when someone asks you for help, you naturally put on some airs—if you want me to help him, you must show at least a little sincerity; without saying you need three visits to the thatched cottage, you at least have to come in person."

Long Xi Yue said: "What Sir Wu said is not without reason; in any case, you should still be careful—if you truly provoke him, you are likely to face retaliation."

Hu Xiaotian smiled, patted her cheek, and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Long Xi Yue grabbed his big hand, pressed her delicate face against his palm, and softly said, "Xiaotian, promise me you will not get into trouble."

Hu Xiaotian nodded: "Rest assured. I will definitely bring you back to Dakang safe and sound."

Wu Jing shan had not expected that Prince Yan Xue Shengjing would actually come in person; when the prince's luxurious carriage appeared at the gate of the Nanfeng Inn, it immediately caused a stir, with neighbors gathering to watch, and Zhan Peng rushed in to inform Hu Xiaotian.

Hu Xiaotian was not surprised in the slightest. To lower oneself before others must mean having an agenda; it seems Prince Yan is seriously ill, otherwise, given his status, he would never lower his proud head. Hu Xiaotian told Zhan Peng: "Go reply to him, say I am taking a nap and dare not disturb him."

Zhan Peng couldn't help but admire this young brother's composure; even though Prince Yan had arrived at the door, he could still bear to not see him—such a mindset is truly rare in the world.

Zhan Peng nodded, went out to reply to the prince, and saw Wu Jing shan already hurrying out to greet him; approaching Prince Yan, he bowed deeply and said, "Sir Wu Jing shan, envoy of Dakang's marriage office, did not know the prince was coming; my failure to welcome you properly, I hope the prince will forgive."

Prince Yan grunted, narrowed his small eyes, and sized up Wu Jing shan.

Wu Jing shan felt creepy under his gaze, his hoary head lowering even further.

Xue Shengjing said: "And Hu Xiaotian?"

Wu Jing shan inwardly cried, "Oh no." You, Hu Xiaotian, just now didn't give them face, and now they personally came to the door. Today there will likely be big trouble. Wu Jing shan turned and said: "Quickly go fetch Sir Hu!"

Zhan Peng bowed his fists and replied: "Sir Hu is taking a nap; we dare not disturb him."

Wu Jing shan's face changed again; he of course knew Hu Xiaotian definitely would not be napping—this kid just thinks the matter isn't big enough.

Prince Yan Xue Shengjing's face darkened; anger rose on his face, and Tie Zheng beside him snapped angrily: "Who does he think he is? My lord the prince came in person, yet he won't even hurry out to receive him!"

Wu Jing shan saw Tie Zheng's fierce expression, was frightened, his legs going weak, and hurriedly said: "Zhan Peng, quickly go wake Sir Hu!"

Zhan Peng would not obey his order; he stood there with no intention of moving.

Prince Yan Xue Shengjing's face then changed; in an instant it became as if basking in spring breeze, and he chuckled: "Tie Zheng, don't be rude; Sir Hu has been treating the empress dowager these past two days, forgetting sleep and food, surely he has worked hard and ought to rest; as for me, I have nothing else to do, so I'll just wait here." He shifted his bulky, obese frame to sit on the chair in the hall.

Wu Jing shan hurriedly said: "Brew tea, quickly brew tea for the prince."

Although Prince Yan Xue Shengjing looks fat and foolish, he is actually deep‑minded, hiding a knife behind his smile. Holding a cup of fragrant tea, he sat silently; Wu Jing shan tried to make conversation, but Xue Shengjing simply couldn't be bothered—he had already figured that Hu Xiaotian was deliberately making things difficult for him, showing off his authority in front of so many people, and naturally Xue Shengjing was displeased; to say that few dare to treat him this way is an understatement.

In fact, before coming to the door, Xue Shengjing had already made some mental preparations for what might happen. Hu Xiaotian is using this method to vent his dissatisfaction; given Xue Shengjing's status, he could easily fly into a rage and leave, but he hasn't, because today he came seeking help.

During this period, the most tormented was Wu Jing shan; cold sweat kept pouring from his forehead, soaking his entire back through his clothes. Hu Xiaotian, Hu Xiaotian, you have such gall—coming to Yongdu, you dare to offend Prince Yan Xue Shengjing; if you want to ruin yourself, go ahead, but please don't drag my old bones into it.

Xue Shengjing drank three cups of tea, and in between he even ran to the privy; altogether it was about half an hour, after which Hu Xiaotian had Zhan Peng deliver the message, saying he requested Prince Yan come alone to meet.

The retinue of the Prince Yan's mansion were about to burst their lungs with anger—a little eunuch from another country actually dared to be so arrogant toward the Prince of Da Yong; first letting the prince come to the door doesn't count, then making him wait outside for half an hour, and now even insisting the prince see him alone—who does he think he is? What pretentious airs!

Xue Shengjing, however, showed no anger at all, smiling and nodding: "Good! Lead the way, I'll go over now."

Although Wu Jing shan had been nervous all along, seeing Xue Shengjing lower his posture so much, he also began to doubt—it seems this Prince Yan really does have a request of Hu Xiaotian; otherwise he wouldn't have yielded to this extent.

Xue Shengjing arrived at the small building where Hu Xiaotian lived; Hu Xiaotian came out yawning, clasped his hands and said, "Prince Yan has come—alas, I failed to greet you properly, please forgive me. Zhan Peng, what's the matter? You didn't even call me!"

Xue Shengjing smiled narrowly and said, "No problem, no problem!" In his heart he silently cursed this fellow for putting on airs—how could someone so young be so scheming?

Hu Xiaotian invited Xue Shengjing to sit down, smiling and said, "Prince Yan, what brings you to see me?"

Xue Shengjing mentally cursed Hu Xiaotian's ancestors eighteen generations over; just now his father had sent Ma Qingyun to invite you, and you didn't give him face, now you pretend to know nothing— in front of people who understand, you're pretending to be clueless? Xue Shengjing didn't expose it. He chuckled and said, "This time I came specially to thank Sir Hu for curing my mother's stubborn ailment."

Hu Xiaotian said: "It's just a trifle; why would the prince need to come in person?"

Xue Shengjing said: "Sir Hu, your words are mistaken; I have always distinguished gratitude from grudges, and a kindness received is remembered for a thousand years—Sir Hu's favor to me, I will never forget in this lifetime." This remark had a double meaning, reminding Hu Xiaotian that I not only know how to repay kindness but also excel at revenge—don't push too far, kid, my patience is also limited.

Hu Xiaotian said: "I dare not take credit for the empress dowager's affair; without the Divine Farmer Society's intervention, she could not have recovered so quickly."

Xue Shengjing said: "But I heard the empress dowager say that the person most deserving of thanks is you!"

Hu Xiaotian said: "This time I was also forced into the situation; if Liu Changsheng, the head of the Divine Farmer Society, were present, I wouldn't need to act."

Xue Shengjing, hearing him mention the Divine Farmer Society twice, already guessed what he was trying to say, gave a slight smile, and said nothing.

Hu Xiaotian believed Liu Changsheng's disappearance was related to Xue Shengjing, and deliberately said: "Prince Yan, have you seen Liu Changsheng?"

Xue Shengjing said: "I've heard he's missing; how could I possibly see him?"

Hu Xiaotian said: "Before coming to Da Yong, I had heard that Da Yong enjoyed peace and prosperity, with strict laws, and Yongdu had even reached the point of doors left unlocked at night and lost items not picked up; I never imagined there would be exceptions—even the Divine Farmer Society's Liu Changsheng, in his own home, could be abducted."

Xue Shengjing said: "This matter, I too only just learned of it; I have already set people in my mansion to help search, and I believe Liu Changsheng, as a person of virtue, will have heavenly favor."

Hu Xiaotian said: "Liu Changsheng is my granduncle; I truly hope he is safe and sound, otherwise my trip to Yongdu this time will surely end in disappointment."

Xue Shengjing laughed: "I really didn't know before that Sir Hu and Liu Changsheng had such a deep friendship."

Hu Xiaotian smiled: "Birds of a feather flock together; everyone has a few close friends." He then laughed and said: "Seems I've gone off topic, Prince Yan—what exactly did you come to see me about this time?"

Xue Shengjing wanted to speak but stopped, his chubby face showing some embarrassment.

Hu Xiaotian said: "Prince Yan, are you looking for me to see a doctor?"

Xue Shengjing nodded: "Yes!"

Hu Xiaotian said: "Prince Yan, speak plainly if you have anything to say!" He gave a glance to Zhan Peng and Long Xi Yue, and the two left the room.

Xue Shengjing murmured for a while, then finally steeled himself and said: "Sir Hu, are you willing to keep this confidential for me?"

Hu Xiaotian said: "As a doctor, I will naturally keep every patient's secret and respect everyone's privacy." Seeing Xue Shengjing's hesitant expression, I already guessed that his ailment most likely lies in the lower three meridians.

Xue Shengjing bit his lip, looked around the room to make sure no one was there, then lowered his voice and said: "Let's go behind the screen to talk."

Hu Xiaotian saw this fellow's mysterious look, secretly wanted to laugh, nodded and said: "Good!"

After they arrived behind the screen, Xue Shengjing then said: "Sir Hu, I won't hide it from you—I feel an intense itch down below."

Hu Xiaotian struggled not to laugh and said: "Then wash it more!"

Xue Shengjing said: "It's not just a matter of washing." As he spoke, the itch returned, and this fellow couldn't help but reach out and scratch again. If it weren't unbearable, he wouldn't have swallowed his pride, come begging for medical help in a lowly manner. In fact, earlier when Hu Xiaotian was at the Prince Yan's mansion, he had proactively offered to treat him, but Xue Shengjing then didn't understand Hu Xiaotian's medical skill, missing a good opportunity that came to his door; only after Hu Xiaotian cured Empress Dowager Jiang's inverted eyelids did he investigate Hu Xiaotian's details in treating the Emperor Long Yelin in Dakang, and then he felt deep regret, realizing his momentary oversight had nearly caused him to miss a once‑in‑a‑lifetime divine doctor.

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