Chapter 149 – Being Detained
Bai Mingyue raised his eyebrows slightly and said, “Since Little Brother Yan has said so, I won’t go back.”
Yan Xiaosi was taken aback.
“Doctor Bai, I was just speaking casually. Although the boss of Jiren Hall was somewhat excessive, being a doctor there is indeed a good job…”
Before she could finish, Bai Mingyue interrupted, smiling, “Little Brother Yan, I’ve lost my job as a doctor at Jiren Hall and now I’m homeless. If you don’t mind, please invite me to stay at your home for a few days.”
Long Yu and Murong Qinjian came out just in time to hear this.
Murong Qinjian gave Long Yu a meaningful glance, hinting, “Long Yu, someone is trying to steal your favorite boy.”
Long Yu started grinding his teeth as he saw Yan Xiaosi and Bai Mingyue laughing and chatting together.
Does this kid have an allure for men? Before reaching adulthood, he already had Tian Dazhuang by his side, and now he’s added a handsome young doctor from Jiren Hall. Unbelievable!
“Isn’t it prohibited to make noise at the entrance of the county court? Don’t the two of you know that?”
Hearing the cold voice behind him, Yan Xiaosi turned around and met the Long Yu’s gaze behind his mask.
Through the mask, she felt a sense of familiarity with those eyes.
“This humble servant Yan Xiaosi pays respects to General Zhan.”
The title “General Zhan” made everyone, including Ms. Zhong, her daughters and Tian Dazhuang, tense up.
A noble from Xijing could crush the local magistrate like an ant, let alone commoners like them.
Afraid that Yan Xiaosi might offend the noble from Xijing, Mrs. Zhong quickly spoke up, “This humble widow pays her respects to General Zhan. My son is young and ignorant, please forgive him.” As she spoke, she reached out to pull Yan Xiaosi to her side.
“Xiaosi, it’s getting dark. Let’s hurry back to Shaoyao Village. If we delay, we won’t be able to see the road.”
“Yes, yes, let’s head back to Shaoyao Village.”
Tian Dazhuang brought the ox cart over and extended his hand to pull Yan Xiaosi’s arm.
Murong Qinjian, noticing how Tian Dazhuang was concerned for Yan Xiaosi, whispered into Long Yu’s ear, “Long Yu, it seems your favorite boy is quite popular. Look at how many people care about him, as if they fear you’d devour him.”
Long Yu only had eyes for Tian Dazhuang’s hand on Yan Xiaosi’s arm. Noticing that Yan Xiaosi didn’t pull away and was firmly grabbed by Tian Dazhuang, his eyes darkened.
He wished he could chop off that presumptuous hand. Yan Xiaosi quickly saluted Long Yu and turned her attention back to Bai Mingyue, not noticing the change in his expression. She said, “Doctor Bai, stop teasing me. With your superb medical skills, even if you don’t return to Jiren Hall, other clinics will eagerly want you. It’s getting late, and my family should head home. I’ll come to Daxing Town to find you another day.”
She still plans to visit Bai Mingyue.
For some reason, hearing this made Long Yu slightly irritated.
“Since it’s getting dark, just stay here.”
Yan Xiaosi turned to look at Long Yu again, trying to determine if he was speaking to her.
“General Zhan, I bid you farewell.”
Long Yu, with a tight-lipped smile, coldly said, “Didn’t you hear what I just said?”
“Long Yi.”
Long Yi, upon being called, quickly stepped forward and respectfully asked, “Master, what are your orders?”
Long Yu’s gaze brushed lightly over Yan Xiaosi’s face. He ordered, “It’s getting late, and it’s inconvenient for Little Brother Yan and his family to travel. Instruct Yao Jin to prepare several guest rooms.”
Yan Xiaosi was speechless.
What a domineering man.
“General Zhan, it’s not even dark yet. We can travel easily.”
Long Yu replied, “Isn’t Little Yan Brother skilled in medical arts? Today, I’ve felt some pain in my waist and I would like Little Yan Brother to examine me.”
After saying this, he paid no further attention to Yan Xiaosi and turned to walk back into the county court.
Murong Qinjian caught up with him.
“Long Yu, I wasn’t aware that you had a sore back. My medical skills are definitely better than that youngster’s. Would you like me to check your pulse and prescribe some medication?”
Long Yu halted briefly and turned to face him, “Murong Qinjian, hasn’t there been a shortage of casualties in the camp lately? If you’re really getting antsy, I can send you to a camp where there are more wounded.”
Realizing that Long Yu wasn’t really experiencing pain but was instead making an excuse to retain his ‘favored’ one in the county court for the night, Murong Qinjian quickly said, “No… no need. I, the divine doctor, am quite busy.”
Afraid of being exiled by Lord Long Yu, Murong Qinjian hastily made his escape.
Outside the county court, Long Yi and Long Er blocked the path of Yan Xiaosi and the others.
With a stern face, Long Yi extended his hand toward Yan Xiaosi and said, “Young Master Yan, please come inside.”
Knowing she couldn’t resist, Yan Xiaosi reluctantly agreed.
“Mother, Elder Sister, Second Sister, Third Sister, Brother Dazhuang, I might not be able to return tonight. Why don’t you all head back first? Tomorrow, Third Sister is starting her new job at Xu Family Fur Store. She needs to prepare.”
Yan Shuyun said, “Xiaosi, we won’t leave you here alone. Even if we have to give up the job at Xu Family Fur Store, I’ll stay with you.”
Tian Dazhuang clenched his fists, his face filled with indignation, “Xiaosi, I won’t go back either. I’ll return whenever you do.”
Yan Xiaosi sighed and responded, “General Zhan didn’t invite me for a feast. Why are you staying, Brother Dazhuang? Aren’t you worried that Aunt Tian will be concerned if you don’t return tonight? You should go back. If General Zhan does treat me to a meal, I’ll remember to pack a chicken leg for you.”
Concerned about his mother, Tian Dazhuang finally climbed onto his ox cart, reluctantly leaving Yan Xiaosi behind.
Once Tian Dazhuang left with his ox cart, Yan Xiaosi turned to Long Yi, “Guard Long, lead the way. By the way, we won’t be staying in the firewood storage like last night. There was a thief in there, and we were scared.”
Scared? Long Yi couldn’t detect any trace of fear on Yan Xiaosi’s face. However, he was surprised that Yao Jin had dared to arrange for the benefactor of their lord to stay in a firewood storage.
“Rest assured, Young Master Yan. I will tell your request to my lord.”
“Thank you, Guard Long.”
Indeed, once inside the county court, Yan Xiaosi and her family were treated lavishly. The servants treated them like VIPs.
…
The moon rose high, and the scene shifted to the east wing of the county court.
After dinner, Long Yu wiped his hands with a handkerchief.
“Long Yi, what is he doing now?”
“He…” Long Yi took a moment before realizing who ‘he’ was referring to. “My lord, are you asking about Young Master Yan?”
