Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady-Chapter 655 - 635: Because I Am a Member of the Yu Family

"Sorry," Huangfu Jing said once they were out of the Prince’s Mansion.

Tangyu shook his head and replied, "There’s no need for that between us."

"I know, but I’m saying it on behalf of Huangfu Qingyu. After all, he is from my Huangfu family. No matter how he behaves, as his older cousin I should take some responsibility. I have never been fond of him since we were young," Huangfu Jing explained.

Tangyu smiled lightly and said, "Capitol City’s young masters are all quite proud. In this regard, they are indeed much more so than those in Donglin City. I understand and won’t take it to heart."

"Well, that’s good then. We can’t play around in the Prince’s Mansion, so let me show you around the Capital City instead. It’s your first time here, after all. It wouldn’t be right if you didn’t see the city. Also, I happen to have some free time these next few days," Huangfu Jing offered. ƒrēenovelkiss.com

Tangyu shook his head and responded, "Never mind, it must be quite inconvenient for you to come out. I don’t want to cause you a heap of trouble."

"It’s alright in the Capital City; I’m used to it," said Huangfu Jing.

"But I’m not quite used to it," Tangyu said with a smile.

Huangfu Jing was taken aback for a moment but then quickly understood. Indeed, she hadn’t considered Tangyu’s situation. With Tangyu’s current fame, he was certainly more renowned than she was. If he were to make a public appearance, he would undoubtedly be swarmed by crowds. Moreover, after the morning’s clarification meeting, people in the Capital City were now aware that Tangyu was in town, so there would definitely be a lot of attention on him. The moment Tangyu appeared, he wouldn’t be able to avoid the public eye. That’s the life of a celebrity; going out for fun is never easy. Plus, some of the famous places in the Capital City are always crowded, not only with local residents but also with tourists. So going out was clearly not a good idea.

"Then shall we go back?" Huangfu Jing asked.

Tangyu again shook his head, "You go ahead with Qing Ge. I still have some things to take care of, hmm, meeting a friend."

"A friend?" Huangfu Jing looked at Tangyu with some confusion. Did he have other friends in the Capital City besides her?

Seeing Huangfu Jing’s puzzled expression, Tangyu smiled and said, "It’s not a friend of the opposite sex, so you can be completely at ease."

Huangfu Jing teased him, but she didn’t say anything. Between them, it seemed a very subtle understanding had formed. Their relationship was a bit like two people who clearly liked each other but always maintained an ambiguous relationship, neither breaking the ice, keeping a thin layer between them. This kind of relationship is one of the most mysterious in love. And between Tangyu and Huangfu Jing, such a relationship seemed to exist.

Qing Ge arrived soon after, and Huangfu Jing got into the car without saying much and left. After Huangfu Jing had left, Tangyu looked around to make sure no one was nearby before he pulled out a note from his pocket. It read, "Santang Alley No. 20 Qixiu Road." Clearly, it was an address, and this address was the same one Yu Lingyi had slipped him during their ’confrontation.’ In reality, the spark between Tangyu and Yu Lingyi was just an act, and Tangyu was playing along with Yu Lingyi’s play.

"This wastrel young master, I didn’t expect him to have such schemes. He’s not altogether useless," Tangyu shook his head and chuckled. He hadn’t expected that his first encounter with Yu Lingyi would take this form. When he first decided to go to the Prince’s Mansion, Tangyu had considered that he might run into Yu Lingyi there and pondered how to connect with him. It was clear that a direct connection wouldn’t work, as that would surely arouse Yu Lingfeng’s suspicion. Now, with the whole upper echelons of the Capital City aware that Tangyu had a major grievance with Yu Lingfeng, how could Yu Lingyi, as Yu Lingfeng’s brother, give Tangyu any courtesy? If he did, that would certainly raise suspicion.

Tangyu had made several plans, including the idea of a conflict that would spark something with Yu Lingyi, but he didn’t expect Yu Lingyi to be so direct in using that approach. It was the most reasonable thing for him to stand up against Tangyu. Of course, Tangyu’s unusually brazen and arrogant behavior in the Prince’s Mansion, which was a break from his usual low-key manner, was partly due to having been provoked by those people, but also because he was prepared for such a scenario.

If Yu Lingyi had sought him out for no reason, it would have seemed too forced. It is always good to be thorough. After all, this matter was not a trivial one; even Tangyu needed to be extremely cautious and give it his full attention. Should there be any mistakes, Tangyu wasn’t confident he could leave unscathed. However, he felt the risk was worth taking, not just for any reason, but to make a friend like Yu Lingtian. Plus, if successful, it would add a powerful friend to his own side for the day when he would confront the Yin Medical Sect. Currently, Tangyu’s power was insufficient, so he was looking for ways to make more friends and gather more resources.

This was an opportunity for Tangyu, a chance to seek fortune amidst danger.

After memorizing the address, Tangyu destroyed the note and then left, hailing a taxi to Qixiu Road.

It took nearly an hour before the taxi stopped in an old neighborhood and pointed out, "This is Qixiu Road."

"Is this the only path of repose in the Capital City?" Tangyu asked.

"Yes, this is the only one." the driver replied.

Having paid the fare, Tangyu got out of the carriage. The path of repose was not a major thoroughfare but a quiet little path. Dozens of meters tall trees lined both sides, evidencing the road’s long history. There weren’t many pedestrians to speak of, let alone carriages, and most of the buildings on both sides were made of clear bricks, exuding a unique serene atmosphere. The road itself was strewn with fallen leaves—had a couple chosen to stroll here, it would indeed have been a fine choice.

Tangyu had been cautious upon arrival, constantly watching for any signs of being followed. After all, having just offended a young master named Jin Peng, Tangyu also had to guard against the possibility of Yu Lingfeng having him surveilled. Fortunately, no one was tracking him. As long as there was, Tangyu was confident he would undoubtedly notice. Tangyu began to search along the path of repose. The buildings lining it had their doors firmly shut, almost as though no one lived there. Moreover, every ten or so meters along both sides of the path, there would be an alleyway. It wasn’t until he had gone more than two hundred meters down that Tangyu discovered Santang Alley and promptly arrived at number 20.

The entrance was a vermilion wooden gate left ajar. Tangyu sensed people inside. He cautiously surveyed the surroundings and, once certain of his safety, pushed the gate further open and stepped inside before leaving it ajar. Inside, the view abruptly widened to reveal artificial hills and a man-made pond filled with lotus flowers. The artificial hills complemented the lotus pond, and together with various other trees and shrubs, they achieved a garden-like ambience. Below this picturesque scene lay a gray-styled villa, not very large but clearly unique and poetic. It blended seamlessly with its surroundings as if to form a cohesive whole, akin to the pavilions of Jiangnan.

This villa, covering a thousand square or so, was undoubtedly valuable.

Tangyu’s gaze swept across to a clearing behind a rockery. There, a small stone table stood with two matching stone chairs. At that moment, one of the chairs was occupied by a figure — who else could it be but Yu Lingyi? Yu Lingyi also turned his gaze toward Tangyu, his face breaking into a slight smile as a gesture of acknowledgment. Tangyu walked over and sat directly opposite Yu Lingyi, the two men closely scrutinizing each other.

"I thought I’d have to wait a while longer, but you arrived sooner than expected," Yu Lingyi said.

"With you waiting here, I naturally had to come quickly," Tangyu replied casually. He continued to scrutinize Yu Lingyi, needing to be sure he could be relied upon. The most unpredictable thing was the human heart. Although Tangyu had great faith in Yu Lingtian, this matter could potentially be a matter of life or death to him, so Tangyu had to verify it himself to be sufficiently confident. It wasn’t that Tangyu was timid; his life was simply too essential to carry on the mission of the Yin Medical Sect.

Therefore, he couldn’t die.

Even in taking risks, the potential dangers had to be minimized. Preparedness ensured safety.

"This place is very secure. The owner is nowhere to be found, and even the main gate wasn’t properly closed. I discovered it by chance while passing by. This is my second time coming here," Yu Lingyi said.

"I don’t want to hear these unproductive words," Tangyu stated.

Yu Lingyi nodded and said, "Alright, then I’ll skip the pleasantries. Since you saved my elder brother and he trusts you so much, I naturally trust you as well. I’ve heard about you; your medical skills are indeed exceptional, and perhaps you really can cure my grandfather. If my grandfather recovers, someone will stand up for my elder brother and clear his name, defending our family’s honor. I am grateful to you for helping our Yu Family, and I have already made arrangements. Can we start with our plan now?"

Tangyu curled his lip, looking at Yu Lingyi, "Honestly, I still don’t trust you that much."

Yu Lingyi’s brows furrowed slightly as he looked at Tangyu, "Then what will it take for you to trust me?"

Tangyu shook his head and said, "First of all, your father and your uncle think alike, and if you choose to help your elder brother, it means confronting your father. Moreover, you have always been a profligate and never involved yourself in the affairs of the Yu Family. Helping your elder brother against your uncle doesn’t seem to offer you any practical benefits; it could even sour your relationship with your father. I find it hard to believe that the bond between you and your elder brother is deeper than the one with your father. Blood is thicker than water, after all, and everyone understands this concept. While Yu Lingtian trusts you, I don’t know you well, so for the time being, I don’t trust you."

Yu Lingyi nodded and replied, "If you put it that way, it’s reasonable for you not to trust me. Indeed, if we compare, the bond I have with my father is naturally deeper than the one with my elder brother. Truth be told, my relationship with my elder and second brothers isn’t that close; they are the ones involved in important matters, while I exclusively indulge in pleasures and rarely visit home. Even the funds for my indulgences come from my father. On this account, I indeed do not wish to jeopardize our relationship."

"Then what makes you think I should trust you? You should realize that saving your grandfather is like staking my life on you," Tangyu said.

Yu Lingyi looked at Tangyu, appearing suddenly much more mature, and said with conviction, "Because I am a member of the Yu Family."