The daily proprieties of Baihe Mountain Village were very few, but no matter how few rules there were, it was absolutely not allowed to stick chopsticks into other people’s bowls, and the rules of the Imperial family would only be stricter. Liu Xianche looked at his brother, who was sleeping in an extremely indecent position with his head covered and his feet sticking out, and pulled down the quilt: “Put your legs back in.”

Liu Xian’an dazedly said he would, but his body didn’t move. Liu Xianche asked: “The prince allows you to sleep like this?”

“En,” the Sleeping Immortal who had already stepped into a dream replied. “He allows me.”

After saying these words, he fell asleep heartlessly and rolled up in the quilt, going to the Three Thousand Worlds to dream in a timely manner. Liu Xianche was left in an extremely complicated mood, as if all the herbs in the village had been chopped and mixed, messy, chaotic, and bitter. His brain hurt and he was out of breath, thinking in shock, “How can this be so?”

Without a ruler in hand, he didn’t beat his younger brother, but only let out a vexed breath and frowned into the night.

The frown lasted the entire night, and he only dozed until dawn, unable to sleep well. Not long after, he was awakened by the light penetrating through the bed curtain along with movement in the room. Opening his eyes, he saw a person lying on his stomach beside the table, pouring tea carefully, as if he didn’t want to make too much noise.

“Xiao An, come here.”

“Da-ge.” Liu Xian’an set down the teapot in his hands and brought him a cup of warm water. “It’s still early, you can sleep a little longer.”

While speaking, he yawned and then climbed into bed, pulling up the quilt to get in. The quilt was covered in gold and silver embroidery, completely different from the simple bedding in Baihe Mountain Village. Liu Xianche asked: “If the quilt was given to you by the prince, what about your own quilt?”

Liu Xian’an replied with a strong sense of sleepiness, my quilt is with the prince, he wants to cover up with it.

The ringing in Liu Xianche’s ears was even worse. Although he had heard a lot about such things and didn’t think they were outrageous, the parents at home didn’t know, the elder brother didn’t know, and there was no proper etiquette. This person had already decided to spend his whole life outside, and even changed his most personal items. Such a prodigal son really deserved a beating. He should beat the two of them together.

Liu Xian’an didn’t know that he had earned a ruler for His Royal Highness Xiao Wang. He put down the bed curtain and said: “Da-ge, let’s sleep a little longer. The prince will send people to prepare a carriage and horses, so don’t worry about it.”

Liu Xianche couldn’t hear the word “prince” right now. He understood Liang Shu, but also didn’t. To understand was to be aware of the other party’s achievements and status, but he didn’t know anything except for the prince’s achievements and status. The rumored fierce and murderous man was also from the Imperial family. Which elders could rest assured by such a shocking marriage?

Thus, the sleeping Second Young Master Liu was woken up by a smack, and sat up in a daze, very much at a loss. Liu Xianche asked: “What is the relationship between you and the prince?”

Liu Xian’an looked at his elder brother’s foreboding expression and sighed deeply. See? He had just said that there was no reason at all to hide it. He shook his right hand, which was still slightly swollen, and felt that his left hand would probably suffer as well, but this was the kind of relationship that made one brave enough to admit everything, respectful and loving, the kind where they would depend on each other for the rest of their lives.

He continued: “I also invited the prince to go to the hot springs on the back mountain once the Southwest has settled down.”

Although Liu Xianche had already prepared himself……it had not been for very long. Although he had prepared all night, his head still hurt at the moment, so he put the hot springs aside and asked: “How well do you know him?”

“Not a lot, but also not a little.” Liu Xian’an said, “There’s no need to worry about this matter.”

There was no need to worry, because he had the long rest of his life to finish slowly. If you could see through the person you liked at a glance, it would be boring. He patiently explained to his elder brother, it’s just like a book, if you read page by page, it is more interesting at the end.

Liu Xianche said angrily: “At such a time, you are finally learning how ordinary people turn the pages of a book.” What about the rushed method of reading ten lines at a glance, or even a hundred lines at a glance when he was a child?

“In any case, the prince is definitely not like the rumors say,” Liu Xian’an said. “He isn’t cruel or violent, let alone someone who takes pleasure in killing. He was stationed in the Northwest for many years, and when the border was finally stabilized, he had to deal with the flooding of the Baihe River. It is also very hard and dangerous work to come here and clean up the cult in the Southwest.” He talked and talked, talking himself into distress, and said: “The prince also suffers from a heart disease. He was injured on the battlefield in the early years and didn’t rest for long enough. Although the root cause of the disease is not serious, Da-ge, if you have a good tonic, remember to give it to me.”

He stretched out his hand confidently and with justice on his side.

Liu Xianche was speechless. On the one hand, he was furious, and on the other hand, he didn’t really know Liang Shu, so he couldn’t offer further opinions on this relationship. Worry accounted for the vast majority, because although the disciples of Baihe Mountain Village weren’t phased by life and death, for this precious lazy bastard, the entire family had been planning as such — to find a similar marriage for him, so that he could continue to live out the rest of his life in peace and stability.

But who would have thought that once he went out, he would become involved with the bloodiest figure in the dynasty and the most dangerous Imperial family? How could he have stability for the rest of his life? Liu Xian’an said: “I don’t want stability either.”

Or to be more precise, stability and instability were also fine, but it would not be fine without His Royal Highness Xiao Wang. Liu Xian’an said slowly: “With the prince, I think that every day is very interesting.”

Liu Xianche was still deeply worried, because he didn’t know that his little brother was actually forty-eight thousand years old, and that in addition to reading medical texts, he had also read about the entire primordial universe, gaining insight into the world. In his brotherly heart, even if his little brother was a genius, he was also a genius who was not familiar with the world. He had been raised in a comfortable waterside pavilion, and had never encountered the vicissitudes and dangers of the human heart. This person could be misled with the slightest bit of deception.

Liu Xian’an patted his elder brother on the shoulder. The afterlife cannot be waited for and the past cannot be chased. Life is only a few decades, and if you think too much, you will miss too much. Forget it, I don’t want to sleep anymore, how about we go have breakfast together.

A-Ning had already woken up and was busy at work in the courtyard. Seeing his lazy young master get up early in the morning, he hurried over and asked in a whisper: “Did the young master tell him?”

Liu Xian’an told him with a sense of refreshment: “I told him.”

A-Ning was caught off guard: “Cough, cough, cough.”

Liu Xian’an grabbed his face: “There’s no need to be so nervous. It’s okay, I think Da-ge is also very happy.”

A-Ning looked behind him. The First Young Master looked serious. There was no smile on his face, and there were even faint black circles under his eyes. It was obvious that he hadn’t slept all night. This…..w-w-was the case? It seemed that he couldn’t see where he was happy, ah!

The carriage and horses in the courtyard were ready, and Liang Shu was also there. Liu Xian’an ran to his side, saying briskly: “I already told Da-ge about us.”

His Royal Highness Xiao Wang, who was used to weathering countless turbulent waves, felt his smile freeze on his face: “…….”

Liu Xianche walked over with weak strides. He had already been tired from the journey, and now he was even more exhausted, especially when he saw the entwined hands of the prince and his brother. His symptoms doubled and doubled. Liang Shu brought Liu Xian’an forward with him and said: “Ku You’s illness will be handed over to First Young Master Liu. I will first thank you on his behalf, the tens of thousands of soldiers in the garrison, and the people of the Southwest.”

“His Highness need not be polite, this is a doctor’s job.” Liu Xianche turned sideways to let the servant boy carry his luggage into the carriage, and said: “Then I’ll leave first. As for the matter between His Highness and Xiao An—” He paused. “We will discuss it later in Garrison City.”

Liang Shu smiled: “All right.”

Disguised as an ordinary merchant, Liu Xianche continued on to Garrison City. Liang Shu and Liu Xian’an stood side by side, watching the carriage leave. Liu Xian’an was very reluctant to part with his elder brother, so even though the carriage was about to disappear, he stretched out his neck on tiptoe to watch. But suddenly, he was picked up by the person next to him, flying weightlessly into the air. He let out a shocked “Aiya!”

Liang Shu disregarded his struggles and led him back into the house in great strides. He set him on the table, held his shoulders with both hands, and began to interrogate: “What did you tell your elder brother?”

Liu Xian’an said: “Not much, just that I adore the prince and we will spend the rest of our lives together.”

Liang Shu felt that this sentence was very pleasing to the ear, but he still asked: “What about your elder brother?”

“Da-ge wants me to live in peace, but I don’t need peace.” Liu Xian’an put his arms around the other’s shoulders. “It’s fine as it is now.”

Liang Shu’s heart was softened by his words. “Come and kiss me.”

So A-Ning, who was standing in the courtyard, had to close his eyes and feel around for a long time, so as to close the door for the two of them.

Ai, fortunately the First Young Master had already left.

The merchant’s horse and carriage would not attract the attention of the cult. The only thing the cult cared about was “Liu Xianche,” who was treating the people of Liujia Village. Just as Liang Shu had expected, the Baifu Sect really handed over the task of assassinating Song Changsheng to Wumeng Yunyou. Feng Xiaojin asked: “What is your plan?”

“The traitor will be killed, but I’m also going to snatch the number one genius doctor in the world,” Wumeng Yunyou said leisurely. “Uncle thinks that Doctor Liu is enough, but he’s been treating you for so long and you’ve only improved about twenty percent, which is not very good.”

“This is because of the root of my illness in the early years. Even Liu Xianche may not be able to cure it,” Feng Xiaojin said. “Besides, he’s not better than A-Chang. Even if you kidnap him, he won’t agree to treat me.”

“Then I’ll kill him,” Wumeng Yunyou said without a care. “Anyway, there’s no need for a doctor who can’t treat Uncle.”

Feng Xiaojin sighed: “How many times have I told you—”

“I know, I know,” Wumeng Yunyou interrupted him. “All right, I won’t kill, I won’t kill.”

“I’m not joking with you,” Feng Xiaojin said seriously. “Liang Shu is in Garrison City. If you act recklessly like before, be careful not to lose your life.”

This went in Wumeng Yunyou’s right ear and out his left ear. He didn’t take his own life seriously, but he didn’t think that Liang Shu could easily kill him, and this wasn’t a big deal.

New Year’s Eve in Liujia Village was very lively.

Liu Xian’an was sitting by the fire, feeling drowsy after staying up late to usher in the New Year. Then he called A-Ning and went out to catch fish. Baifu Sect fish. Because many little dolls in the village were setting off fireworks, the two walked toward the woodland outside the village. A-Ning held a handful of thin firework sticks and said in a low voice: “Isn’t this too obvious?” Walking into the wilderness on New Year’s Eve was like literally writing the words ‘come and get me’ on his face.

Liu Xian’an didn’t think it was obvious, because the people of the Baifu Sect didn’t have medical skills, let alone knowledge of herbs. As long as they took a branch and dug a few holes, they would definitely think the miracle doctor was digging for medicinal materials. A-Ning was delighted to hear this, and lit the firework sticks in his hand, giving one to his young master.

The sparking and dancing flame briefly illuminated their two faces. Liu Xian’an thought it was fun, and was about to ask for another one, when suddenly there was the sound of splitting air in his ears.

“Young Master!” A-Ning cried.

Wumeng Yunyou flew by, grabbed Liu Xian’an’s shoulder with one hand, and pressed him against a tree: “First Young Master Liu, come with me.”

Liu Xian’an warned: “You’ve found the wrong person.”

Wumeng Yunyou naturally didn’t believe this nonsense, and raised his knife to knock this person unconscious, but a soft whip, like a venomous snake wrapped in lightning, suddenly entangled his wrist and sent him flying backwards! The guards who had been covertly protecting him stepped forward: “Young Master.”

“I’m fine.” Liu Xian’an quickly looked into the distance.

Wumeng Yunyou rolled twice on the ground, pulled out the dagger from his waist, and raised his hand to cut the soft whip. He looked at the man in front of him: “It’s you again.”

“I’ve been waiting for you for a long time,” Liang Shu said. “You’ve got guts. Last time, this lord said that if you dared touch a single hair on his head, you would die.”

Wumeng Yunyou had fought against Liang Shu last time and knew he was not his opponent, so he would not fight him head-on now. He ran his mouth to delay for time, and his body suddenly shrank back. He was also very daring. He knew that he had fallen into a trap, but still refused to give up. Seemingly about to escape, he pulled a feint and rushed under the trees again, pulling out a whip, Silent Blue, that was toxic and cold. This poison was a secret of the Baifu Sect, and even the best genius doctor in the world may not be able to detoxify it. If Liu Xianche had a strange poison in his body, he would have an extra bargaining chip in negotiations.

The guards all drew their swords out of their sheaths, and the whip was cut into seven or eight pieces, but they still flew through the sky like sharp arrows! A-Ning warned: “They’re poisonous insects!”

Thousands of them bit into each other in the form of a luminous poison whip. A guard tore off his cloak and knocked a piece down, and the whip instantly turned into a flutter of bright dots.

Wumeng Yunyou leaned to avoid the long sword behind him, and jumped into the treetops. He whistled, and the poisonous insects seemed to understand it, twisting together again. Liu Xian’an said: “Blue elytra.”

“So you know of them,” Wumeng Yunyou said proudly. “Since you recognize them, you should know…..hey!”

He stared wide-eyed, looking in astonishment as the poisonous insects that he had carefully reared flew as if bewitched into a worn-out bag in the miracle doctor’s hands.

Liu Xian’an fastened it shut and answered truthfully: “I did a little bit of research.”

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