60 Resolving the Matter - 19 (1/2)

As soon as Fan Hui Zhong received Min Sheng's report and Fan Zhu Xia's message, he quickly excused himself from Wu Zheng He and under Min Sheng's lead, they arrived at Jade Herb Medicine Hall.

Quickly dismounting his Stallion Drake, Fan Hui Zhong quickly made his way inside the Jade Herb Medicine Hall along with Min Sheng and soon came upon the scene of several people waiting outside a closed door.

Recognizing a familiar face, Fan Hui Zhong quickly made his way forwards as he called out.

”Brother Nian Zu! Min Sheng forgot to tell me you'd be here.” Fan Hui Zhong cordially greeted with a smile which Bai Nian Zu returned with a grin.

”Ah, details, details. I am but a minor character here today.” Bai Nian Zu replied which promptly reminded Fan Hui Zhong of his purposr here.

Spotting her daughter's maidservant, he then shot her a pointed glance and asked, ”Where is your Young Miss?”

”Answering Lei Wangye's question, the Young Miss is inside providing treatment to the injured child. This servant only came out since the Young Miss ordered this servant to come out and have Captain Min here go out and send you a message.”

Hearing how Chun Hua addressed the newly arrived man, everyone present was struck dumb with surprise aside from the people that Bai Nian Zu brought and Fan Zhu Xia's escorts who knew immediately knew and recognized Fan Hui Zhong.

A contemplating look crossed Fan Hui Zhong's face before he gave a dismissive nod towards Chun Hua.

”Alright, then let us wait for my daughter to call us in.”

Hearing him confirm his identity and relationship towards Fan Zhu Xia, they felt as if one surprise after another was popping out at them.

Meanwhile, Fu Zhenzhen who was initially nervous felt immensely proud of herself as she thought of how she acted accordingly earlier and actually followed Fan Zhu Xia's lead while her brother, Fu Qing Tian felt immensely relieved that neither he nor his sister didn't irrevocably offended that particular young lady earlier, after all, who would have thought that she was actually the daughter of Lei Wangye?!

That is not an existence that even his influential Fu family can just go around offending!

Oblivious to their thoughts, Fan Hui Zhong just focused his attention towards the closed door and it was just at this moment that he heard a weak voice call out and say, ”Chun Hua!”

Recognizing it, Fan Hui Zhong stiffened for a second at hearing how weak that voice sounded and just as the others were about to react to that voice, Fan Hui Zhong already moved and was already by the door and pushing it open.

The first thing that greeted them was a strong yet calming medicinal smell that was almost being overpowered by a strong stench of blood that had a more pungent decaying smell than usual.

Quickly scanning the room, everyone's eyes first landed on the wooden bed where they saw the little girl's unconscious form which was just haphazardly covered with her outer robes and the blood that was slowly dripping down the bed and on to the floor.

Seeing such a gruesome scene, everyone was quite alarmed and both Fu Qing Tian quickly made their way to the child to check her status while Fan Hui Zhong and Bai Nian Zu who noticed Fan Zhu Xia looking extremely pale while sitting down on the floor with her back leaning against a cabinet with a young boy tucked protectively under her arm hurried over to her side.

”Xia'er are you alright?” Fan Hui Zhong worriedly asked as he reached out and gently wiped the sweat away from her brows and brushed her hair back and away from her face.

”Xia'er is fine... Xia'er is sorry for troubling Father.”

Looking at her pale complexion, Fan Hui Zhong couldn't help but frown in concern while Bai Nian Zu asked gruffly in concern, ”Are you sure you're alright, girl?”

”Yes, Uncle Zu, Xia'er is sure.”

Glancing over their shoulders, Fan Zhu Xia saw both Fu Qing Tian and Gu Lang already checking up on the little girl and as if feeling her stare, Fu Qing Tian looked up and met gaze before he suddenly froze up.

Right in front of him was the same young lady he was talking to earlier but now the veil that covered the lower half of her face was nowhere to be seen, leaving her impossibly beautiful and breathtaking countenance out for everyone to see. Fu Qing Tian already surmised earlier that she is a heart-stopping beauty underneath but he didn't expect that it would be to this extent!

He's seen his fair share of beauties among his travels but this girl in front of him was like an incomparable fairy amongst the flowers, totally beyond compare!

It was a good thing that despite his momentary shock, he was able to catch himself and understand the questioning look that she was sending towards him.

”No need to worry, Young Miss. The little girl is fine, she just needs to get plenty of rest and eat some nourishing food to help her recover faster.”

Given Fu Qing Tian's reassurance, Fan Zhu Xia then shot him an appreciative smile filled with relief, momentarily making him starstruck before he managed to return it.

Shifting her attention towards the young boy in her embrace, Fan Zhu Xia's hold on him tightened as he shot a look towards her father who met her gaze as an unspoken conversation passed through them with just a look.

”So this is the young boy that Min Sheng told me about?” Fan Hui Zhong asked with a start.

”En. He is called Shi Hong. Apparently he's an orphan but Father, it's as if we're fated to meet! His late master's family name is coincidentally the same as my first master's family name!” Fan Zhu Xia conversationally said. In an instant, Fan Hui Zhong got her whole meaning and shooting the boy a more pondering look.

Fan Hui Zhong then gently reached out and took the boy and cradled him with one arm before reaching out to help Fan Zhu Xia stand up to her feet with Chun Hua's assistance.

”Let us go back, I think you had enough excitement for today.”

Looking slightly sheepish, Fan Zhu Xia laughed and smiled as she replied, ”En. A good rest would be nice about now.”

With her father's assistance, Fan Zhu Xia was able to stably stand as long as Fan Hui Zhong keeps his hold on her. Turning her head back to Fu Qing Tian, she then asked, ”Young Master Fu, is it alright if I bring the two children with me? Shi Hong might get worried if he wakes up without his friend there.”

”Of course. No need to ask for permission, you are after all the children's benefactor.”

”Many thanks.” Fan Zhu Xia replied gratefully before meeting Gu Lang's gaze and saying, ”This Young Miss wishes to apologize for her earlier offense. I do hope that you can forgive me, Venerable Doctor Gu.”

Waving her apologies off, Gu Lang just said, ”No need for apologies. This old man would just like to ask for the opportunity to come and have tea with the Young Miss and be able to exchange some pointers about alchemy and medicine if given the chance.”

Just as she was about to reply, Fan Zhu Xia noticed Fu Zhenzhen hopeful look directed towards her making her the corner of her lips tilt up slightly.