My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!-Chapter 1233 - 1239: Asking a Question

Tan Zhenghong agreed heartily, "Those government officers are steady players, and their martial arts must be strong. If there wasn’t something important in the mountains, employing them to guard it would be a waste of talent."

"But it’s just a broken mountain, what could be there?"

Chen Yiling was still furious, her words tinged with rage.

"Underground, there could be many valuable things, like treasure or iron mines," Qiao Duo’er said slowly.

Chen Yiling calmed down, "It must be that bastard, Prince Liang!"

Prince Liang was full of schemes and loved to engage in secretive deeds; moreover, he had a history of such behavior.

"It’s still too early to say, it would be best to sneak into the mountains and investigate."

Qin Longyun pondered over the choice of candidates, but with Bull Head Mountain’s strict defenses, it was tough to find a suitable person.

Tan Zhenghong hesitated, then said, "I’ll go."

Qiao Duo’er had taught him well in the art of concealing his movements, and now his skills could be put to good use.

"No," Qin Longyun refused without hesitation.

What would happen to Duo’er and the child in her womb if something went wrong on this journey?

Qiao Duo’er tapped her fingers on the window frame. "Your lightness skills are still lacking; we should consult Bai Yifan on this matter, and it would be best to get Master Xiao involved."

Having occupied the position of Medicine King steadily for forty years, Master Xiao surely had experts at his side.

Actually, seeking help directly from King Qin was also plausible, but they feared that delaying could lead to complications.

Previously, the downfall of Black Wind Stronghold had been manipulated by both the Empress and Prince Liang. Sadly, they hadn’t managed to expose the mastermind behind it; eventually, the Empress presented some insignificant figures to take the blame, and the matter was dropped.

Now, a new opportunity had arisen, and they had to seize it well.

Ideally... it would leave Prince Liang permanently weakened.

Because the matter was so important, Qiao Duo’er and the others hurriedly returned to Medicine King Valley.

Qin Longyun personally explained the situation to Master Xiao but didn’t receive the response they hoped for.

"I have maintained Medicine King Valley’s independence for many years because we take no part in any power struggles," Master Xiao said earnestly.

For Medicine King Valley, it mattered little who sat on the throne since anyone would fall ill and need their services.

Thus, they did not concern themselves with the conflicts of the world, focusing only on improving their medical skills.

Bai Yifan spoke sternly, "Prince Liang is naturally brutal, luxuriously arrogant, and fond of glory; if such a man ascends to greatness, the common people will suffer."

In light of the greater good, should they still adhere to the rules of Medicine King Valley?

"That’s not your place to comment," Master Xiao glared at Bai Yifan.

As the Medicine King, his responsibility was to protect Medicine King Valley.

"But..."

Bai Yifan wanted to persuade further but was ruthlessly interrupted by Master Xiao, "There are no buts. I could tolerate your mischief in other matters, but I cannot watch you destroy the centuries-old foundation of Medicine King Valley!"

The room fell into silence, and after a long while, Qiao Duo’er coughed lightly, "Master Xiao, I have a matter to consult you about."

"Anything but going into the mountain is fine."

"I heard you have four guards; I wonder who among them has the best lightness skills?" Qiao Duo’er changed her approach.

Master Xiao thought for a moment before responding, "That would be Qing Yan. He was once a famous Divine Thief in the martial arts world. If it weren’t for the fortunate rescue of his wife by me, he wouldn’t be serving me."

"I wonder if you would lend Qing Yan for two days? Rest assured, during this period, Qing Yan won’t step out of Medicine King Valley."

Qiao Duo’er blinked slyly.