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"Could it be that the young master is taking the Young Mistress back?" Lin Ke couldn't help but think.
Upon entering the inn, the Landlady had taken Little Tiger to visit her Wife today, so she was not around. Fengyin had no choice but to hand over the herbs and prescription to Brother Two for him to pass along.
Brother Two chuckled and asked, "Where is the young lady headed?"
"To see a patient."
Brother Two rubbed his hands together, saying, "A female doctor who helps the world."
Fengyin smiled and replied, "Thank you, Brother Two, for your concern in recent years."
Having finished the exchange, Hibiscus led Lin Ke down from upstairs. The carriage was already waiting outside the inn.
"Brother Two, I'm leaving."
"Safe travels, young lady."
Hibiscus rode a white stallion with a flowing mane. Although not very tall, it was quite graceful; it was a fine steed named Zhu Feng.
Fengyin got into the carriage while Lin Ke drove.
Although she didn't understand why they didn't sit together in such a spacious carriage, she refrained from asking out of laziness or some other reason. Since this era didn't have chairs, the inside of the carriage was covered with thick cushions and piled with blankets, resembling a moving bed. No wonder Hibiscus chose to ride instead of sitting in the carriage. Closing the door, the interior of the carriage felt like another world. It was elegantly furnished without being ostentatious. Fengyin lay on a fabric pillow; there were no jade pillows in carriages because they would be uncomfortable when jolted. She covered herself with a blanket and placed her bundle in the storage compartment beside her pillow. As the carriage swayed and with her having stayed up late last night, she dozed off under the warm midday sun.
"Young master, why are we in such a hurry to go home?" After finding a shady spot to rest for a moment, Lin Ke handed a water flask to Hibiscus.
"Just to check," Hibiscus couldn't help but smile, realizing she didn't even know Lin Ke's name yet. She then asked Lin Ke, "Do you know where I went last night?"
"I... I don't know."
"I went to Misty Mountain."
"Is that the legendary mountain? Young Master, did you see the Goddess?" It was said that there was a Goddess on Misty Mountain, and no one expected the Young Master to have gone there yesterday.
"I suppose so. But let's not talk about that for now. The girl on the carriage is a beloved disciple of Senior Yun Zhongzi, accompanying us to see Mother."
"Is that young lady a doctor?"
"Otherwise?"
"Forgive my curiosity, but I thought the Young Master was bringing back the Young Mistress." Lin Ke chuckled innocently.
Hearing Lin Ke's words, Hibiscus's handsome face turned suspiciously red. "Go ask her if she wants some water."
Lin Ke called out from outside the carriage, "Young Doctor, are you thirsty? Do you need water?"
After a few calls, Fengyin finally lifted the curtain. "Thank you." She then took the water bottle. Hibiscus realized it was the same one he had just used. He felt helpless; his attendant was always so careless. Of course, he wouldn't say anything and pretended not to know.
"Miss, you've been cooped up in the carriage for so long. Why not come down and take a break? There's a beautiful lake here." Lin Ke took the water bottle and warmly invited her.
"Mm." A soft response came from inside, followed by some faint sounds before the carriage door opened, and Fengyin stepped out.
"Young Master, aren't you taking the doctor to see the scenery?" After speaking, Lin Ke went to give water to the horse.
Hibiscus smiled gently and walked with Fengyin toward the lakeside. The surface of the lake shimmered with light and was very clear, with small boats gliding across it, leaving behind delicate ripples. The willows by the lake swayed in the wind, their green tendrils hanging down like silk threads.
"Please forgive my boldness; may I ask for your esteemed surname and given name?"
Fengyin had been staring at the fish in the water when she heard Hibiscus's voice and momentarily froze. "My name is Fengyin."
"Is the young lady's surname Feng?" Is there a surname Feng in the Heavenly Xuan Empire?
"I have no surname, only a name," Fengyin corrected his assumption. She had only a name and no surname; her grandfather had only a surname and no name.
"Oh. Please forgive my rudeness." Without saying more, the two quietly gazed at the scenery, the woman lost in thought while the man appeared contemplative.
Until Lin Ke came to call, "We can set off now, Young Master."
They bid farewell to the beautiful view and walked towards the carriage.
"Young Master, please sit beside me. This has a canopy, and riding in this sun is too much for you," Hibiscus nodded. Lin Ke tied Zhu Feng to the carriage and helped Hibiscus up.
"Open the carriage door and come inside," Fengyin said kindly, which made Hibiscus blush slightly. Looking at Fengyin's clear and shy gaze, she felt a tightness in her throat. She smiled reassuringly, "Heaven bestows great responsibilities upon those it favors; they must first endure hardship and toil. This is nothing; you should rest." Fengyin obediently lay back down, and Hibiscus closed the carriage door for her.
After a night of rushing, they finally returned to the Mu Family in the morning.
Let us take a moment to introduce the Mu Family.
The Mu Family is the most powerful clan in the Heavenly Xuan Empire. Initially, it was the ancestors of the Mu Family who led several other prominent families in resisting foreign forces. However, after peace was restored, they resolutely retreated from public life and turned to business. From the vital economic lifelines of salt and iron to everyday household items, everything fell within the scope of the Mu Family's business. It can be said that the Mu Family holds the economic lifeblood of the entire Heavenly Xuan Empire. The members of the Mu Family have little interest in officialdom and have not become thorns in the side of the court. During years of national turmoil and poor harvests, the Mu Family even assisted the court with disaster relief, earning widespread praise both inside and outside their halls. However, for over four hundred years, the Mu Family has been passed down through a single line. In this large family, apart from servants and private soldiers hidden away, there are very few true members of the Mu Family. Due to their small number, there has been little bloodshed over leadership positions. The current head of the family is Hibiscus's grandfather, Old Man Mu, who is nearing seventy. In recent years, Old Man Mu has focused on self-cultivation while family affairs have gradually been handled by Mu Yu, also known as Master Mu, who is Hibiscus's father. As Hibiscus approaches adulthood, she also helps her father manage various matters. Although Hibiscus is not born of the main wife, as the only child of the Mu Family, she has been cherished by several concubines and ladies since childhood. However, giving birth to Hibiscus brought not only affection from Ji Yuyan but also jealousy from several concubines who mocked and troubled her behind her back. Despite her quiet nature and unwillingness to compete, she has endured many grievances over these nineteen years. Including during her first year after entering the family when she became pregnant; one can imagine how envious people could be in such a wealthy household where one receives countless favors throughout their life. Hibiscus has grown accustomed to flattery masking hostility since childhood but her mother advised her: "Be forgiving when possible; they haven't truly harmed me."
Even though Ji Yuyan is magnanimous, her health has declined in recent years, leading several concubines to care for her more frequently. Master Mu is even more worried; it is evident that his affection lies with this lady. Speaking of the main wife is absurd; she was once promised in marriage by Old Master to a wandering sorcerer. The main wife began practicing vegetarianism and reciting scriptures early on and has long neglected both Master Mu and household matters.
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