Chapter 254: Chapter 255: Yun Qian is Assassinated Chapter 254: Chapter 255: Yun Qian is Assassinated Yun Qian shifted the topic and asked, “Are you truly confident about performing the surgery on the skull? Wan Yuan’s wife seems gentle, but she is actually extremely irritable and not easy to provoke.”
After all, she is the wife of the wealthiest man, her husband is rich, and her maternal family is powerful. From any aspect, she has the capital to be arrogant.
“At that time, I will have someone prepare a waiver because there is indeed a certain risk involved in the surgery, and I cannot guarantee that everything will go smoothly.”
Shao He felt that, to be safe, preparing a waiver was a good idea to avoid any trouble afterward.
“Alright, I will have someone prepare it then.”
The drowsiness that the person had been feeling disappeared with this conversation.
As he saw the person about to leave, Shao He asked once more, “Do you have connections with someone from the Imperial Medical Bureau?”
Yun Qian turned his head towards her and sighed, “Do you really want to know?”
“Yes.” Shao He nodded firmly.
Yun Qian knew he couldn’t hide it, considering she would find out sooner or later, so long as he didn’t get entangled in it, it was fine.
“That night, just as I left the medical hall, I was intercepted by a man dressed in black.”
Yun Qian began recalling the incident of that night.
He was walking alone on a small path when suddenly a figure appeared behind him.
Yun Qian knew something was wrong and tried to escape, but the man blocked his way.
“Yun Qian, Young Master Yun, you were hard to find!”
“I do not know you,” Yun Qian cautiously eyed the man before him.
He was tall, his gaze sharp, and his body exuded an aura of severe killing intent, clearly someone who had been through bloodshed.
“You don’t need to know me, you just need to recognize Master Yun. He once wielded this dagger, and today I will send you to reunite with your father!”
Before he had finished speaking, the long sword was already swinging towards him.
In desperation, Yun Qian threw the medicine powder he carried at him, turned around, and ran. But facing an opponent with vast experience and exceptional martial skills, he was powerless.
Eventually, Yun Qian was captured, and the long sword was pressed against his neck.
“Who exactly are you?”
Yun Qian clenched his teeth and looked at him coldly.
The man coldly said, “The one who will send you on your way!”
He raised his long sword, ready to strike down.
A “ding” sound rang out, and the man’s long sword was instantly shattered, while a black figure landed, grabbing Yun Qian and pulling him back to shield him.
Yun Qian, seeing the man in black’s background, asked in confusion, “May I know the hero’s name, so that I might have a chance to repay you in the future?”
The man in black did not respond to his words, instead, his eyes intensely stared at the man opposite.
The man opposite threw away the broken sword, pulled out a dagger from his chest, and attacked the man in black.
The two clashed mid-air, their moves fierce, showing no mercy.
The man in black seemed to use lethal moves each time, his skill was not inferior to his opponent, hence the man continuously remained at a disadvantage.
The man in black landed a blow on his chest, sending him flying out, spitting a mouthful of blood.
The man in black approached slowly, his tone extremely cold, “Who sent you?”
The man looked up at him, a sinister smile on his lips, then he bit hard, spitting blood and half of his tongue.
With his thoughts returning, Yun Qian was very grateful to the man in black. Without him, he wouldn’t have had the chance to sit here and say these things.
“I know who that man in black is,”
“You know?” Yun Qian was somewhat disbelieving.
“It’s one of Pei Huaian’s men. Don’t be fooled by his usual rough manner, but his heart is kind. He’s a cold exterior with a warm heart. Knowing you were in danger, he especially sent someone to protect you.”
It took Yun Qian a while to come to his senses, murmuring, “So it was him.”
Knowing that the person who protected him had no ill intentions, Yun Qian was relieved, but he was not one to be ungrateful. Since Pei Huaian had helped him, he must show his gratitude.
“May I go to see him?”
“Of course, you can.”
Shao He asked again, “Are these matters all related to Consort Ming? What exactly happened?”
“Ah, it’s a long story. To put it simply, Consort Ming is deeply favored by The Emperor and envied by others, so someone intentionally poisoned her. When the plot was unveiled, the blame was falsely placed on Doctor Yun, who is my father.”
The medicine dregs Yun Qian had investigated were from the prescription given to Consort Ming, but he had yet to find out what the extra herb in it was.
“The inner palace indeed has many schemes, and one could easily die unexpectedly,” Shao He said with a somewhat helpless tone.
Suddenly, a patient came for consultation, and the two stood up and went to the front hall.
The patient was none other than the healthy Old Madam Shen.
“Where does Madam Shen feel discomfort?”
“I feel pain everywhere, but what’s most bothersome is the heaviness in my heart. My grandson was exiled, and my great-grandson can’t acknowledge his ancestors. I regret it so!”
Old Madam Shen began her act once more, all with one goal in mind: to take the child back from Shao He’s care.
“Heartaches need heart medicines, and I don’t quite understand this kind of disease. Perhaps you should see another doctor,” Shao He flatly refused with a cold look.
Yet Old Madam Shen grabbed her hand, pleading, “Shao He, I beg you, please return the child to us?”
“I’ve already lost my grandson. Do you have the heart to see me suffer every day from not seeing my great-grandson?”
A cold smile crossed Shao He’s lips, amazed she could even say such a thing!