Plotting with You: The Forensic Scientist in Ancient Times!-Chapter 117 - 116: Practice Moderation

Zhu Yu couldn’t figure out what exactly was happening here, and glanced warily at the Divine Doctor, then at Lu Qing.

Lu Qing didn’t seem flustered at all and nodded at her, signaling her to just follow along.

Since Lu Qing indicated so, she turned around to close the door as instructed, and locked it on the way.

When she turned back after closing the door, she found the area behind the screen quiet and still, as if the two people inside had vanished into thin air.

Zhu Yu quickly ran back, reaching the side of the screen, and saw the Divine Doctor sitting by the table, while Lu Qing sat on the opposite side; both of them had no particular expressions on their faces, almost excessively calm.

If not for the faint sound from the slightly trembling teacups on the tray on the table, Zhu Yu wouldn’t have noticed that beneath the table, the two were engaged in a fierce foot battle. One would kick, the other would block, and subtle force was cleverly neutralized. Both seemed to enjoy the playful competition under the calm surface.

The two sat there, separated by the table, with limited room to maneuver their legs. After several rounds, the Divine Doctor suddenly reached over, pretending to grab Lu Qing’s wrist, but Lu Qing deftly avoided it and countered his move.

At this point, both were busy with their hands and feet, under and over the table.

Zhu Yu was initially surprised, but now she was calm, leaning against the wall, watching the silent contest with a hint of amusement.

Her overly calm demeanor and amusement seemed unusual, catching the attention of the Divine Doctor, who couldn’t help but shoot several glances her way.

Lu Qing seized the moment to grab the Divine Doctor’s wrist, who quickly came to his senses and simultaneously restrained Lu Qing’s other hand.

Lu Qing’s fingers pressed on his opponent’s pulse, smiling faintly: "Divine Doctor, what do you think of my health? Hey, don’t rush to speak, think before you speak. If you say something wrong and I get nervous, a twitch could hurt the Divine Doctor, which wouldn’t be good."

Facing such verbal threats, the Divine Doctor remained unperturbed, feeling Lu Qing’s pulse before speaking, "Sir, you seem quite weak! I heard you just got married recently; some moderation might be advisable. Otherwise, if you overexert and cannot recuperate, it might be too late to fix."

Lu Qing remained unfazed by this, turning to Zhu Yu: "Madam, I can tolerate him speaking ill of me, but to slander you like this, I, your husband, can hardly bear it.

Why don’t you take advantage of me holding his pulse and finish him off with a knife while I have him pinned!"

The Divine Doctor was taken aback, quickly glanced at Zhu Yu a few times, visibly surprised, and tried to withdraw his hand, but couldn’t.

"Let go, let go!" He patted Lu Qing’s hand, exerting hidden force on his wrist, "Let me see what’s going on here!"

This statement, filled with innocent curiosity and eagerness, shattered the previous image of an aloof, ethereal sage, akin to a worldly master suddenly plunged into the bustling mortal world.

Lu Qing didn’t continue the charade and released his hand.

The Divine Doctor stood up, limping and rubbing his calves, waddling towards Zhu Yu.

After only a few steps, his collar was suddenly tugged from behind, causing him to stumble back several steps before regaining his footing.

"Junior Brother, didn’t Master teach you to adhere to propriety?" Lu Qing swiftly bypassed him, blocking him from Zhu Yu, and teased.

"Didn’t Master tell you I’m the Senior Brother? Just because you’re royalty, Master feared displeasing the Emperor and gave you a higher status!" the Divine Doctor retorted angrily, glaring at Lu Qing.

Evidently, this was what bothered him most, and Lu Qing had struck a nerve.

"Madam, remember this. This rascal said Master is sycophantic. When we see Master, we must inform him, lest he remains unaware of such a perception by his disciple." Lu Qing addressed Zhu Yu, ignoring the Divine Doctor.

Zhu Yu had already guessed that this Divine Doctor was probably Yan Daoxin, whom Lu Qing and Lu Chao had discussed before in Yunyin Pavilion.

Yan Daoxin pushed Lu Qing aside, appraising Zhu Yu up and down: "You are the daughter of Prince Shuo?

Master had worried about my Junior Brother’s eccentric, stubborn nature, leaving the Emperor’s bestowed wife alone at home. Should mistakes arise, trouble would follow.

Now seeing you accompany him even outside, Master can rest assured. But it’s hard on you, facing such a character daily." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Zhu Yu knew he intended to provoke Lu Qing, so she simply smiled and didn’t respond.

Yan Daoxin didn’t expect her to respond and turned to Lu Qing: "Junior Brother, do you have any food? I’m starving! Only had porridge in the morning, noodles by the Shopkeeper’s arrangement for lunch! Spent the entire day glued to a stool!

I’m so hungry my chest sticks to my back and my legs are weak. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have just slightly gotten the upper hand."

"Your legs might be weak from hunger, but your mouth is quite sharp. Dear, let’s go rest!" Lu Qing teased, pretending to leave with Zhu Yu.

"No, no, no!" Yan Daoxin hurriedly blocked, "Senior Brother, my good Senior Brother! Without a proper meal, I’ll starve to death!Joking aside! I can barely leave the inn!

Not only do you have to fill my belly, but you must also help me leave this county!"

Having had enough fun, Lu Qing opened the door, called for Rune and Fu Lu outside.

Seeing Yan Daoxin, Rune and Fu Lu were visibly delighted, greeting him warmly.

Lu Qing instructed Fu Lu to buy some food for Yan Daoxin and asked Rune to bring a spare set of clothes for him to change into.

Lu Qing provided Yan Daoxin with a set of the Golden-faced Imperial Censor’s personal attendant’s black attire, likely Rune’s usual wear, which suited Yan Daoxin’s similar build and looked quite fitting, though it lacked the previous ethereal aura, it appeared more grounded.

"Rune, take his outfit back to the room, wear it outside tomorrow, and with a veiled hat, leave the inn on horseback at dawn, as soon as the city gates open, and ride out until the pursuit stops. Then change and return." Lu Qing instructed, "Buy another horse on the way back.

We can’t afford to wait for a slow, traveling Taoist."