Chapter 92: Chapter 62 Uncle Liu Kun_1
Upon seeing this, Zhao from the flower hall assisted Fan Zhenglian and, turning her head back with a smile, said, "This is the Resident Doctor from the medical clinic, Doctor Lu."
Fan Zhenglian nodded his head, his gaze lingering on Lu Tong’s face for a moment longer.
A young and beautiful female doctor was hard to ignore.
Zhao, noticing this, pressed her forehead with her hand, pretending to be weak, "My lord, your concubine has been feeling somewhat unwell recently, so I invited Doctor Lu to come and take a look."
"Feeling unwell?" Fan Zhenglian was indeed drawn in with concern, turning his head to ask, "Is there anything specific that’s uncomfortable?"
"Perhaps it’s due to the hot weather..."
Zhao and Fan Zhenglian walked towards the house while, at the same time, Zhao gave Lu Tong a meaningful look.
Lu Tong understood and, after securing her medical bag, left the flower hall with the maidservant.
Zhao’s maidservant escorted the two of them to the gate of Fan Mansion, setting a time for Lu Tong’s next visit before departing.
Gazing at the now closed gate of Fan Mansion, Yin Zheng felt indignant and complained softly, "The people of Fan Mansion are really stingy, even though they are officials appointed by the Imperial Court. They took the medicinal tea without giving a single coin, no consultation fee, and not even a cup of tea as a courtesy."
"I hope the lady won’t be just as tight-fisted when you use acupuncture on Lady Fan, trying to gain something for nothing?"
Although Du Changqing was stingy, he had never shortchanged Lu Tong’s monthly pay.
Lu Tong turned around, "It’s fine, I didn’t come here for the consultation fee anyway."
Today, by visiting Fan Mansion and establishing a connection with Fan Zhenglian’s wife Zhao, she had achieved her objective. Moreover, she had seen Fan Zhenglian himself.
This Lord Fan, who was very particular about his clothing, and looking at the luxury of the mansion and the arrogance of the servants, cleared several doubts in Lu Tong’s mind.
Lu Tong carried her medical bag forward, while Yin Zheng pulled at her, "Miss, the way back to the medical clinic is that way."
Lu Tong looked into the distance, "It’s still early, let’s go somewhere else first."
"Where to?"
Lu Tong replied, "Let’s visit a relative of mine from the Capital City."
Lord Cao’s information about the rarity of government officials, which could potentially cause trouble, showed how even commoners with no background could have their entire lives turned upside down.
The more silver Yin Zheng provided, the more detailed the information obtained.
The news from Kuaihuo Tower revealed that when Lu Qian had been wanted by the Imperial Court in Shengjing and they could not find him, it was thanks to one person’s betrayal by revealing Lu Qian’s hiding place that the authorities were able to track him down.
And the witness who betrayed Lu Qian was named Liu Kun.
Liu Kun...
Lu Tong’s gaze flickered.
After all, she had once addressed him as "Cousin."
"Let’s go," Lu Tong said to Yin Zheng.
The two of them left the front of Fan Mansion and walked in another direction, unaware that someone had stopped on the opposite side of the street at Fan Mansion, thoughtfully watching their retreating figures.
"My lord, is there something amiss?" someone at his side inquired.
The man came back to his senses, took another glance at the fading figures ahead, and said with a deep voice, "It’s nothing."
...
"Liu’s Noodle Shop" was situated right at the prime spot in front of the Great Temple on Que’er Street in Shengjing.
In front of the noodle shop, a huge iron pot stood, with steam rising from the pot, bringing with it a waft of tantalizing aroma. At the doorway, a cook was busy preparing noodles in the pot. Near a wooden cabinet at the cook’s side, a plump woman was resting; upon seeing Lu Tong and Yin Zheng, the woman lifted her face with a smile, warmly inviting, "Are the two young ladies here to eat noodles? We have seats available inside!"
Yin Zheng replied, and together with Lu Tong, they walked into the shop and sat down. As soon as they sat down, Yin Zheng couldn’t help but lower her voice to Lu Tong, "Miss, this noodle shop is quite large."
Lu Tong’s gaze fell on the teacup in front of her, "Yes, it’s very big."
In such a bustling market, renting a spot right in the middle must be incredibly expensive. Although a noodle shop might be profitable, maintaining such a shop wouldn’t be easy.
Moreover, the tables and chairs in this noodle shop were very refined upon inspection.
An employee of the noodle shop came over to wipe the table and pointed at the wall, "What would the two of you like to eat?"
Lu Tong studied the menu carefully for a while before saying, "A bowl of stir-fried eel noodles."
Yin Zheng also made her choice, "A bowl of silk chicken noodles."
"Alright!" The employee, carrying the towel, went to welcome the new customers entering the shop. Lu Tong raised her head, silently staring ahead.
From this angle, she faced the entrance of the noodle shop. The chatting plump woman had her back to Lu Tong, conversing with regular customers by her side. The woman was wearing a brand-new treasure blue brocade skirt with flower trimmings; her wrist was adorned with a heavy gold bracelet, which only served to highlight her radiant appearance even more.
Following her gaze, Yin Zheng asked Lu Tong in a whisper, "Does the Miss know her?"