Plotting with You: The Forensic Scientist in Ancient Times!-Chapter 248 - 247: Heard but Not Seen

Zhu Yu spoke lightly, but Lu Qing was especially cautious while bandaging her.

"You don’t have to worry; I can handle this little pain." Seeing him being so careful, Zhu Yu couldn’t help but remind him, "Just don’t press down to stop the bleeding, or this cut will be in vain."

Lu Qing finally finished tying the cloth, and Zhu Yu looked at it. The thin cloth on the wound already had red bloodstains seeping through. She nodded in satisfaction and got up to check if Yan Shu was awake.

As she stepped out, she saw Yan Daoxin returning from delivering medicine. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Yan Daoxin usually appeared carefree and unreliable in front of them, but outside, he always maintained a celestial and indifferent demeanor, much like an immortal, perfectly poised.

Today, however, as he returned from outside, his expression remained indifferent, but his steps seemed hurried, noticeably faster than usual. It felt like if not for maintaining his image as the Divine Doctor, and not wanting to disgrace his sect, he would have broken into a run.

Zhu Yu shifted her gaze from Yan Daoxin to the outer wall of Li Garden.

A figure flickered outside the wall. Though the face was unseen, the hairstyle indicated it was not only a woman but the most distinguished unmarried lady in the Prince Shuo Mansion—Zhu Ning.

Zhu Yu paused for a second and pretended not to see, signaling Yan Daoxin over.

Without saying a word, Yan Daoxin turned and entered the main house of her and Lu Qing.

Lu Qing saw Yan Daoxin come in and, familiar with him, immediately sensed something was off, "Were you chased by a ghost in broad daylight?"

"Close enough." Yan Daoxin turned his head to glance outside with some annoyance, "You’ve been away from the Prince Shuo Mansion these days, so you have no idea.

The eldest lady of the Zhu Family, I have no idea what’s gotten into her. She’s been showing up around me like a lingering spirit, claiming to feel dizzy and weak, asking me for her pulse diagnosis.

I initially refused, but with Zhu Yu’s mother by her side, I thought I should show some courtesy. Even if I don’t give face to the Zhu Family’s eldest daughter, I should give some respect to my junior disciple’s wife, right?

It turned out there was nothing wrong with her. I told her if she felt weak, she should be spending more time in the sun, lest she become lazy staying indoors all day.

And what did she do? She took my advice and started wandering outside the walls of Li Garden every chance she got. What kind of behavior is that?

This is her home! She can wander wherever she wants; her own parents don’t stop her, so what can I say?

Out of sight, out of mind! Out of sight, out of mind!"

Zhu Yu couldn’t hold back and laughed out loud.

As she laughed, Lu Qing also couldn’t help but silently chuckle, turning his head away.

With both of them laughing, Yan Daoxin felt even more uncomfortable. "What are you two laughing at? I’m genuinely troubled here!"

"Oh, Divine Doctor Yan, don’t be upset, how can this trouble you!" Zhu Yu winked at him, "Remember when the imperial edict came, and my father was to send a daughter to marry Lu Qing in Jin Country? Father thought hard about it and couldn’t bear to let my eldest sister go!

Now it seems my eldest sister has developed mortal feelings. Doesn’t this mean, Divine Doctor Yan, that your charm has surpassed Lu Qing’s?"

"Ah, pfft! I don’t want this kind of victory!" Yan Daoxin hurriedly waved his hands, as if afraid that hesitating would show insincerity, "Heaven and earth can testify, my Taoist resolve is rock solid!

Not to mention your eldest sister, just someone who has a head merely to make up the numbers, even if a heavenly fairy descended, this Master would have no mortal thoughts!"

Zhu Yu smiled and shook her head.

She had no doubt about Yan Daoxin’s Taoist resolve. It was clear that having grown up in Shuo Land, the men Zhu Ning mostly encountered were rugged types—perhaps with strong physiques, but not many handsome ones.

She still remembered how Zhu Ning was unexpectedly stunned and shocked upon seeing Prince Xiaoyao, whom she had refused to marry, unexpectedly appearing so tall, grand, and striking in the drawing room, without even thinking of avoiding suspicion, she was rooted in place.

And when Yan Daoxin appeared in front of Zhu Ning, refined and elegant, he instantly outshone Lu Qing in her eyes, leaving her utterly mesmerized.

Such a remarkable reaction was genuine.

However, Zhu Yu did not expect Zhu Ning to be so forthright, meeting a man she found pleasing, without any hesitation.

Suddenly, a thought popped into Zhu Yu’s mind. She quickly ran to Lu Qing, whispering in his ear.

Lu Qing was initially surprised, then a faint smile appeared in his eyes, as he listened and nodded in agreement.

"You two, whispering right in front of me, is that appropriate?" Yan Daoxin protested unhappily.

"If we’re saying it in front of you, we don’t intend to hide it. We just thought you’d feel awkward if you heard it right away," Zhu Yu explained, waving a hand at him.

Lu Qing then asked, "You haven’t practiced swordsmanship today, have you? Now that it’s cool outside, why don’t you go to the yard to practice?"

"What are you two up to?" Yan Daoxin eyed them cautiously, "You know Zhu Ning is still lingering outside the courtyard wall, and you’re asking me to go out and practice swordsmanship? I can’t even avoid her right now!"

"We’re just afraid the scene will end if she leaves, so we need you to step outside and do something to catch her attention," Zhu Yu urged him, "Quick, go practice swordsmanship, and we’ll explain everything in detail later."

"Alright..." Yan Daoxin reluctantly nodded, glanced at Lu Qing, then said to Zhu Yu, "I can’t fully trust this old fellow, but I find you more reliable, so I’ll trust you this time!"

With that, he picked up Lu Qing’s sword and walked out. As he stepped outside, he nonchalantly glanced at the courtyard wall, made a hand gesture to Zhu Yu and Lu Qing behind his back, then proceeded to practice swordsmanship in the courtyard.

Yan Daoxin practiced the Taoist sword style intended for health and not for combat, so his movements were naturally different from the practical styles of Lu Qing and others, with less ferocity and more grace and fluidity.

The swordplay harmonized perfectly with his handsome and otherworldly aura, each move filled with ethereal elegance.

Zhu Yu peeked out quietly from the doorway; indeed, Zhu Ning was reluctant to leave, skirting halfway around and peering through the flower window on the wall.

"Come on, let’s sneak over and give her a voice without a face!" Zhu Yu nodded in satisfaction and beckoned to Lu Qing behind her.