Everyone was still laughing and making noise when someone noticed the man’s stunned expression.

“I say, Jiang Hai, it’s not that serious, is it? You haven’t seen a woman for just a month, and you’re already losing your soul?” Several people laughed and teased.

Someone even pushed Jiang Hai.

“Hey, little lady, look here—this is our local handsome man. All the women in the city from eighty down to eight years old like him. Take a look, you’ve never seen such a handsome man, have you?” One of them laughingly reached out to pinch Jiang Hai’s mouth, making him show a grinning smile.

These rough men’s words became increasingly improper. It would have been one thing if they were dealing with official courtesans or those flirtatious merchant daughters in the city, but now they were facing Lady Qi. A’Hao and the wounded soldiers all became agitated.

“Hey, watch your mouths!” A’Hao shouted, standing in front of Qi Yue.

The wounded soldiers also limped forward, wanting to push and shove with them in protest.

But how could they be a match for these men? While they were making a commotion, Jiang Hai suddenly pushed away the person in front of him and rushed toward Qi Yue.

Qi Yue was also slightly startled and stepped back.

The man didn’t make any excessive moves.

“Lady Qi!” Jiang Hai looked at Qi Yue, so excited he was about to cry. “I’m not dreaming, am I?”

Eh? They know each other?

Qi Yue looked him over. This young man was about twenty years old, and although his complexion was somewhat dark from sun and wind, his eyes were bright and spirited. When he smiled, he showed white teeth. Those men’s flattery about this handsome man being loved by all ages might actually have some truth to it.

Qi Yue had a bit of face blindness and felt this person seemed somewhat familiar, but for the moment couldn’t remember where she had seen him.

“Well done, Jiang Hai! Let the little lady experience your passion!”

Seeing that Jiang Hai had actually rushed to Qi Yue’s side, both groups were stunned for a moment, then became excited and agitated.

Naturally, it was Jiang Hai’s people who were excited, shouting loudly. Some even whistled.

The wounded soldiers were the ones who became agitated—this was their hard-won life-saving bodhisattva, and she was about to be insulted like this!

Just as the room was about to descend into chaos, Qi Yue suddenly made an “oh” sound of realization and pointed at Jiang Hai.

“Oh, oh, you—Jiang Hai!” she called out, a smile appearing on her face. “It’s you!”

Jiang Hai looked aggrieved and disappointed.

“Lady Qi, you actually forgot about me…” he said with a wrinkled, crying face.

The news that a group of people had gone to the wounded soldiers’ quarters to watch the excitement quickly spread. The people from the medical camp had long been unable to stand it, and although they were dissatisfied due to their status, they had no way to speak out. Now it was good—someone was making trouble for them.

Four or five people waited outside the barracks to watch the excitement. But when the excitement came, it wasn’t the kind they wanted.

“What did you say? Really a divine physician?”

“Saved Jiang Hai’s life?”

Hearing the news coming from inside, the medical camp’s soldiers were all stunned.

Such a coincidence? It was actually true?

At this time, in the wounded soldiers’ quarters, the previous tension and clamor had long disappeared. Only Jiang Hai’s shouting filled the entire courtyard.

“Do you know who this is?” Jiang Hai wished he could shout himself hoarse, his eyes bright with excitement as he shouted at the bewildered people around him. He reached out and tore open his clothes. “When I was injured and nearly died, it was Lady Qi who saved my life!”

The man’s naked upper body made A’Hao scream and quickly turn away. Qi Yue smiled slightly and also looked away.

The sutured scars on his naked body were somewhat frightening.

“Look, this is what Lady Qi treated, and she even gave me someone else’s blood to bring me back to life,” Jiang Hai said, looking toward the wounded soldiers. “You’re really lucky to have gotten Lady Qi to come!”

Everyone in the courtyard once again focused their gazes on Qi Yue, surprised and excited.

Those who were surprised were Jiang Hai’s companions. So this woman was the one Jiang Hai always talked about. They had thought his injury had made him delusional, but she really was as beautiful as a celestial fairy.

Those who were excited were the wounded soldiers. So this woman really was such a famous divine physician—then they were saved.

“Lady Qi, when did you arrive? Why didn’t you come find me?”

When it was nearly evening, Qi Yue walked out of the wounded soldiers’ quarters. Jiang Hai, who had been waiting, couldn’t help but chatter with questions. Without waiting for Qi Yue’s answer, he answered himself.

“…Oh, did you come with the Young Lord’s wife? Eh? Where did the Young Lord’s wife go? Everyone’s looking for her.”

The Young Lord’s wife?

Qi Yue was stunned for a moment, and A’Hao also widened her eyes.

“My lady is…” she couldn’t help but call out.

Qi Yue pinched her in time.

A’Hao swallowed her words.

“I’m no longer with the Marquis Dingxi’s household,” Qi Yue said with a smile.

Jiang Hai was stunned, quite surprised by this news.

“I opened a medical clinic, so now I’m just a physician,” Qi Yue continued.

Jiang Hai understood. It seemed Lady Qi was no longer a household slave of the Marquis Dingxi’s family.

“Running your own business now?” he said with bright eyes. “That’s even better.”

Qi Yue smiled and nodded.

“What’s this about the Young Lord’s wife coming?” she asked.

“The Young Lord’s people sent word back from the capital saying the Young Lord’s wife was coming and everyone should prepare to receive her. Look, a group of people have been making a fuss for several days without seeing even a shadow,” Jiang Hai shrugged. “If you ask me, she definitely hasn’t set out yet. Women are troublesome and delicate when traveling—they rest for a day after walking for half a day. By the time the Young Lord returns, she might not even have arrived.”

Hearing this, Qi Yue understood. Chang Yuncheng must have learned about her in the capital or seen her letter.

Young Lord’s wife—how dare he say such a thing! When he should be bold, he’s not bold enough!

Jiang Hai was still saying something, but Qi Yue wasn’t paying attention. She couldn’t help but smile with pursed lips.

“Lady Qi?” Jiang Hai called again.

Qi Yue came back to herself and looked at him.

“What?” she asked hurriedly, somewhat embarrassed.

“I asked why you suddenly came here,” Jiang Hai said, somewhat aggrieved.

Lady Qi not only didn’t recognize him at first sight, but also wasn’t enthusiastic when talking with him.

“I’m fine, just wandering around,” Qi Yue laughed.

Jiang Hai made an “oh” sound and didn’t mind. He didn’t care what Lady Qi came to do—the most important thing was that he finally saw her.

“Lady Qi, I asked the Young Lord to send you many things. Did you receive them?” he asked somewhat nervously, touching his head.

Things?

Qi Yue was stunned for a moment.

“Ah? The Young Lord didn’t give them to you?” Jiang Hai asked disappointedly.

“Oh, I see. I left the Marquis Dingxi’s household very early and often travel. I suppose he hasn’t had time to give them to me yet,” Qi Yue quickly laughed.

Only then did Jiang Hai feel comforted and nodded.

“If I had known you opened a medical clinic, I would have had them sent there directly,” he grinned, while asking how long Qi Yue planned to stay here.

“I don’t know, depends on the situation,” Qi Yue laughed.

That meant it definitely wouldn’t be just a day or two. Jiang Hai was so happy he couldn’t stop grinning.

Walking all the way to the house Qi Yue rented, seeing Xiao Qu and the other four guards, Jiang Hai was startled again, and Xiao Qu and the others were also startled.

“Brother Jiang, you’re back?” Xiao Qu asked hurriedly.

“Xiao Qu, how did you come here too?” Jiang Hai also asked in surprise. “Did you come with the Young Lord’s wife?”

Xiao Qu couldn’t help but look at Qi Yue, who shook her head.

“No, we made mistakes, so we left the Marquis Dingxi’s household. Thanks to Lady Qi’s regard, we were hired at the medical clinic as laborers to earn a living,” he said, lowering his head with some shame.

His ability to improvise and lie without blushing or his heart racing was quite good. Qi Yue nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Hai made an “oh” sound. This kind of thing really didn’t know what to say.

“Don’t worry, the Young Lord has a quick temper, but it’ll be fine after a while. When the time comes, I’ll speak to the Young Lord again, and you’ll be able to come back,” he put his arm around Xiao Qu’s shoulder and said in a low voice.

Xiao Qu smiled and thanked him.

With Jiang Hai as a living advertisement, within just a few days, the news that a divine physician had come to Gansu Town spread everywhere. No one questioned Qi Yue’s identity because Jiang Hai talked about it wherever he went.

“This is the divine physician Lady Qi who saved my life,” he proudly showed off, following Qi Yue around all day long. If it weren’t for the inconvenience between men and women, and military orders wouldn’t allow it, he would have wanted to move into Qi Yue’s house.

The lanterns were already lit, and A’Hao pouted as she looked at Jiang Hai, who was still sitting in the room smiling like a blooming flower.

“This is the last plate of pastries. If Officer Jiang doesn’t mind, please try some. We’ve really eaten everything edible, and there’s no time to make more,” she said irritably as she set down the tray in her hands.

On the plate were cakes made from eggs and flour, shaped into various patterns with molds, looking both attractive and delicious.

Jiang Hai naturally wasn’t stupid either. He knew the little girl was giving him the hint to leave. How did time pass so quickly? He reluctantly stood up.

“I’ll take these back as a midnight snack,” he laughed, while pouring the pastries from the plate into his sleeves.

Qi Yue quickly had A’Hao pack them up, carefully wrapping them before handing them to Jiang Hai. Only then did Jiang Hai happily take his leave.

Early the next morning, someone knocked on the door.

“That boy’s here again!” A’Hao, who was combing Qi Yue’s hair, couldn’t help but stomp her foot. “How annoying!”

Qi Yue smiled at the mirror.

“Meeting an old friend in a foreign place naturally makes one very happy,” she laughed.

A’Ru stood at the door, watching Xiao Qu open it, her expression stunned for a moment.

“It’s not Jiang Hai,” she said to the two people in the room.

Looking at the plump woman who entered the room, Qi Yue looked down at the calling card again.

Gansu Town Garrison Commander’s Residence.

Had they figured out her identity and come to invite her?

“You’re the physician?” the plump woman asked while sizing up Qi Yue.

This vixen-like creature—where did she look like a physician?

The woman couldn’t help but curl her lips.

Qi Yue suddenly understood. They hadn’t recognized her identity—they had simply come to request a physician.

“Yes, what does your honorable household need?” she asked with a smile.

The plump woman spat.

“Oh my, why do you talk like that? Your family is the one who needs a physician,” she snorted.

Qi Yue frowned but didn’t speak.

“Hey, what’s your attitude? You know we’re physicians, and if you’re not requesting a physician, what are you doing at our door? Begging for food?” A’Hao immediately said, glaring angrily at the woman.

The plump woman snorted.

“The midnight snack that Officer Jiang brought back yesterday—was it made by your household?” she suddenly asked.

Jiang Hai?

Qi Yue was stunned for a moment. Last night’s cake?

“Yes,” she nodded.

Had it made someone sick?

“Your household’s cook—our garrison commander’s wife wants to buy her. Name your price,” the plump woman said lazily, looking down at her fingernails.

Buy a cook?

Qi Yue and the others were all stunned.