Rebirth: My Healer Wife Owns Superpowers - Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Jade-Boned Fan

Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Jade-Boned Fan

Qi Yue hummed again, her eyes lightly sweeping over the green jade pendant at his waist.

“Rumors say King Yan of Western Chu loves rusty gold black clothing and wears a green jade pendant; I didn’t expect it to really be indisputable.”

“You…” Qin Zhongyu gripped the jade pendant at his waist, feeling his aura had already diminished by a third.

He hadn’t expected that a mere physician could almost overwhelm him.

In an instant, a strong desire to conquer rose in his heart.

–Such a formidable and beautiful woman, only he, Qin Zhongyu, was worthy of her!

If previously he wanted to take Qi Yue with him just for her medical skills, now, he found himself wanting the person before him even more.

Thinking this, Qin Zhongyu suddenly smiled, considering himself unparalleled in elegance, capable of captivating all beings.

“Miss Qi, if you want to know my identity, there’s no need for deception; I am willing to tell Miss Qi everything.”

“Since King Yan has spoken thus, I would be remiss not to respond. My first question is why have you come to Nanguan Town? Please answer.”

“I…”

Seeing Qi Yue’s continually indifferent face, not even blinking, Qin Zhongyu unwillingly smiled, leaned forward two steps, his voice becoming more enchanting.

“Miss Qi, can’t you see? I have come for you.”

“There’s a saying, ‘a day apart seems like three autumns,’ I, King Yan, am so obsessed with Miss Qi that I simply had to follow and inquire.”

“Do you really not believe in my heartfelt sincerity, Miss Qi?”

He had thought this flirtation would be enough to confound Qi Yue, the young girl, into blushing and her heart racing.

Yet Qi Yue merely gave him a faint glance, her seemingly smiling expression making him unsure where the problem lay.

In Western Chu, his peach blossom eyes brought women to their knees with just a smile, so why was it not working now?

“I naturally believe you, but whether this sincerity is good or bad is uncertain; it depends on your second answer.”

“Miss Qi, please ask.”

“Have you placed other people in Nanguan Town?”

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhongyu felt a chill in his heart, but his expression remained unchanged.

“Not at all.”

“Oh.”

Watching Qi Yue’s persistently indifferent demeanor, Qin Zhongyu finally felt a bit anxious.

In fact, he came here not only following Qi Yue but also for the White Rhino.

Before going to Dongjiang, he had people arranged at Longnan Ridge and the Western Regions, had learned about Bai Dahui’s affairs, and had people arranged along the way.

Nanguan Town was a necessary passage for Bai Dahui on his return journey; how could he not have people arranged there.

He just hadn’t expected Qi Yue to also arrive at Nanguan Town.

And the reason he went to Dongjiang was that it was famous in Beiyuan for its medicinal herbs; he planned to find some useful physicians to employ while gathering intelligence about Beiyuan to prepare for territorial expansion.

He just hadn’t expected to encounter Qi Yue.

A woman with medical skills and tactics was precisely what he had always sought in life.

Even if her status was somewhat low, what of it? She was easier to control!

With this thought, he hastily sidetracked the conversation, speaking half-truths.

“Miss Qi, I am very optimistic about the future of finished medicines and would like to invite Miss Qi on a trip to Western Chu to discuss a major collaborative project.”

Qin Zhongyu spoke earnestly, almost moving himself.

Little did he know, Qi Yue, due to his insincere performance, had already blacklisted him from any further exchanges.

“Let’s talk about cooperation later; my older brother has been kidnapped, and I need to find him first!”

As she spoke, Qi Yue stared intently into Qin Zhongyu’s eyes, noting that aside from shock, there was confusion, seeming completely unaware of this issue.

“Brother Qu… has been kidnapped?”

“Yes, might King Yan provide some clues?”

“We have also just arrived here and know nothing about this place, but rest assured, Miss Qi Yue, I will have someone go out and investigate immediately, and I believe we will have news soon,” he said.

Seeing Qin Zhongyu’s earnest and sincere manner, Qi Yue eliminated the last of her doubts.

She was fairly certain that Qin Zhongyu was lying, but it truly had nothing to do with Qu Wei’s kidnapping.

It wasn’t long before the man who went out to investigate returned and began whispering into Qin Zhongyu’s ear.

Qi Yue, with her keen hearing, caught every word.

“Your Highness, people from Donggao have been here, and afterwards, the White Rhino ran away. Our men are searching the mountains. That man surnamed Bai is also there, and I heard this is the last White Rhino. Also, the kidnapping of the one surnamed Qu is also related to the people from Donggao.”

“Is the news reliable?”

“Very reliable.”

“Instruct our men to enter the mountains and capture the White Rhino at all costs,” he ordered.

“Yes!”

After the messenger had left, Qin Zhongyu finally turned to her with a smile.

“Miss Qi Yue, it’s a pity we haven’t gotten news about Brother Qu. Why don’t you accompany me and wait for more news?”

“No need,” she replied.

Qi Yue coldly uttered these words and turned to leave the inn.

Qin Zhongyu did not understand why Qi Yue suddenly changed her attitude and followed her out.

“Miss Qi Yue, Miss Qi Yue, you won’t find him on your own. Let me help you search…”

Qi Yue scoffed inwardly.

Had it not been for her exceptional hearing, she would have been deceived by this man.

She wanted to give Qin Zhongyu a contemptuous middle finger, but realizing these people wouldn’t understand, she decided against wasting her words.

With a sharp whistle, her horse appeared and neighed loudly as it approached. Qi Yue swiftly mounted and, ignoring Qin Zhongyu’s calls from behind, she headed out of Nanguan Town.

Upon hearing about Donggao, Qi Yue immediately thought of Qing Nanzun.

Qing Nanzun bore a grudge against her and knew of her relationship with Qu Wei.

It must have been him who also tried to capture the White Rhino and discovered her whereabouts, thus kidnapping Qu Wei to use as leverage against her.

According to the information on the note, this man should have returned to Donggao by now.

Moving south to Fuzhou, she inquired along the way but found no trace, causing Qi Yue to doubt her judgment somewhat.

That day, she arrived at Fuzhou Wharf, intending to rent a boat to Chishuiwo.

Chishuiwo was a cargo port leading east from Beiyuan, teeming with pirates, destitute martial artists, and, of course, spies from other nations.

Qi Yue figured that Qing Nanzun, escorting Qu Wei and needing to cover his tracks, would inevitably stop in such places for refuge or supplies.

To her surprise, she asked two ships, but none dared to go.

Just then, she spotted a boatman she had talked to earlier running towards her, shouting something while holding something very familiar in his hand.

Wait–that was the Jade-Boned Fan that Qu Wei always carried with him, wasn’t it?

Qi Yue hurried forward to meet the boatman, asking excitedly, “Boatman, do you recognize me?”

Before she could finish her question, the boatman started shouting at her.

“Aren’t you one of that fan’s owner’s companions? Pay me my silver! Pay up! If you don’t pay, you’re not leaving!” he exclaimed.

As he spoke, the boatman even attempted to drag her to the authorities!

Seeing the boatman’s fierce demeanor, Qi Yue knew there was more to the story and quickly invited the irate old man to a nearby tea stall for a calming chat.

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“Boatman, calm down, and tell me what exactly happened? Also, why do you have this fan?”

After gulping down two bowls of tea in anger, the boatman finally began his story.

“The day before yesterday, right after I set out early in the morning hoping for good business, I never imagined that man, looking so scholarly, would dare incite those bandits to rob my boat. Now, to whom can I complain?!”

The boatman’s anger flared up again as he spoke, leaving him breathless for a moment.

Seeing this, Qi Yue quickly administered a couple of acupuncture needles to the old boatman and popped several Carefree Pills into his mouth.