11 To be a Hero pt 1 (1/2)

She couldn't recognize the person that called her out, but it sounded different from the person before that was searching for her. Carefully, she gently pushed the door. A tall, young man stood in front of the door, kindly smiling at her.

”I apologize for intruding but I've been following you ever since you mentioned about being interested in medicine earlier.” He appeared genuine by his words, fitting his appearance. Men during this era were surely beautiful! For this person, he was wearing a light blue robe with a delicate, yet simple design that didn't draw any attention towards him. His eyes were filled with a glimmer of hope and his physique was not too big, but he wasn't skinny also. Unlike Tienzheng, he seems to be more approachable if Suyin had a choice.

Suyin sneered at the man, doubtful whether or not she should believe his words.

”Look, I come from a family that is experts in medicine.” He attempted to persuade. ”I just found it interesting that a woman would be so interested in learning about medicine...” His voice trailed off, amazed at the idea.

No women would dare to attempt to learn any medicine because they were afraid of being shamed and bullied on. A lady, who is daring enough to go to every medical shop to ask for help was determined to learn about medicine. He was amazed at her headstrong character since most would give up on the idea as a woman.

Suyin didn't trust this man, though. She smiled, ”Thank you. I actually do want to learn.” She admitted, walking closer to the male. She then dodged him and raced off, running off down the alleyway back into the main road where shops and stalls stood. The man(Liwei) earlier that she questioned was correct from her doubt since she eavesdropped their discussion.

A while ago when she was strolling along the main road, the male (Liwei) flaunted about possessing so much money because a wealthy person from the Long territory had been ”obsessed” with beautiful ladies. They grumbled about how he was an old man and seemed ”desperate” for such young beauties they had captured back at ”the inn.”

Suyin couldn't bear the thought and intended to follow them to their base to help free the captured girls that they may have kidnapped. It was a trap that Suyin made when she questioned him casually since she was hoping that he would take in the bait.

Now, she could follow their tracks by using their footsteps to save the girls from being delivered to an obsessed person. Listening about an obsessive, old man reminded her of the past, causing her to groan in disgust in her mind.

It was evening and Suyin didn't want to lose sight of the group of men that walked straight ahead, not noticing the figure (Suyin) from afar who secretly followed their tracks. Upon reaching a pathway made for wolves (similar to a red-light district) a couple of miles far from where Suyin stayed at, the group of men walked into the inn.

”This must be the place.” Suyin quietly muttered, watching the yellow words that were written on top of the building.

”XINYI HOST INN”

Now that Suyin understood where their headquarters would be at, she would think of a plan to help and save the women deceived by the wolves hiding in their den. She hurried off back to the inn to Areum, plotting a risky, yet brilliant plan to save them.

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”Did I just get rejected?” The man questioned himself, chuckling as he watched Suyin dash off. He was planning on saving her if the group of men came since he followed her, but she somehow was clever enough to think and hid away from them. He shook his head, regretting that he missed an opportunity to speak to her about his private room collection on books about medicine. With nothing else to do, he strolled back home.

Upon entering the entrance, his servant bowed. ”Young master, the Prince of Qin had arrived. He is waiting in your courtyard.” He gave a nod and hastened to his courtyard.

Qin Fuhua sat down on a stone chair, sipping on a cup of tea in the man's pavilion. He was the only person who was around the courtyard at the time since no one dared to approach the man.

He detected the Prince, bowing. ”Welcome, your Highness!” He addressed. Qin Fuhua elevated his hand, ushering that there was no need for a welcome.

”Cheng Wansun, the son of the royal doctor in our nation.” Qin Fuhua remarked, spinning his teacup in a circle. A small amount of tea enough for a gulp was left in Qin Fuhua's teacup and he observed it swirl in a rhythm.