This thought suddenly arose in Physician Li’s mind, then he shook his head.

Unless Girl Zhao was Girl Qiao, otherwise, it would have no meaning whatsoever.

But from Physician Li’s contemplation and head-shaking, Qiao Zhao’s heart stirred.

She had been troubled by her inability to approach Big Brother. She could completely take advantage of Grandpa Li having a face-to-face opportunity with Big Brother!

Not the dreamlike eye contact from earlier, but truly listening to Big Brother’s voice, even personally hearing him tell what exactly happened on the day of the great fire.

Grandpa Li would surely ask!

Once this thought arose, it was like wildly growing weeds that could no longer be contained.

“Grandpa Li, did you come today for the Qiao family’s Yulang’s injuries?”

Physician Li gazed at the long funeral procession and sighed softly: “Yes and no.”

He wanted to see Girl Qiao off on her final journey, but unfortunately, as an elder, he could only do so in this manner, mixing in the crowd like countless other passersby.

The old man’s expression was somewhat desolate. Qiao Zhao felt sympathy and reached out to grasp his wide sleeve: “Grandpa Li, if you travel far, Zhaozhao will miss you.”

Physician Li’s expression jolted as he suddenly looked at Qiao Zhao, his lips trembling: “Girl Zhao, what did you say?”

Qiao Zhao looked up with an earnest expression: “I said if you travel far, Zhaozhao will miss you.”

Physician Li was momentarily lost in thought, as if hearing a child’s soft voice by his ear: “Grandpa Li, if you travel far, Zhaozhao will miss you…”

He looked deeply at Qiao Zhao, hesitant and uncertain.

Could there be two such similar people in this world?

Or was it precisely because of their similarity that he couldn’t help but want to get closer to this girl?

“Girl Zhao, how do you know the Qiao family Yulang?” Physician Li asked tentatively.

Qiao Zhao answered without embarrassment: “In the capital, which young lady wouldn’t want to catch a glimpse of the Qiao family Yulang’s demeanor? I’ve seen him before when going out with my sisters. So seeing him again today and thinking of his current misfortune, I couldn’t help but feel sad for him.”

At this point, Qiao Zhao smiled: “But it’s good that you’ll treat him, Grandpa Li. Everyone says you’re a peerless divine physician.”

“Little girl, you’re just sweet-tongued.” Physician Li gently tapped Qiao Zhao’s forehead.

Qiao Zhao smiled without dodging, then suddenly pointed at a black-clothed man at the rear of the procession, saying in a low voice: “Grandpa Li, do you see that person?”

“Which one? There are so many people.”

“The one in black clothes, tall, at the end of the procession.”

Physician Li looked out at the sea of people, unable to distinguish who Qiao Zhao was pointing at, and asked casually: “What about him?”

Could it be another good-looking one that caught a young lady’s fancy?

“That person is from the Jinlin Guards.” Miss Qiao said this in a very casual tone.

Physician Li’s eyes suddenly contracted.

Ye Luo, who had been standing like a wooden post, lifted his gaze to look at Qiao Zhao once, then lowered his eyelids.

“Girl Zhao, how do you know?” Physician Li’s gaze swept over the rear of the procession again, this time much more seriously.

“I’ve seen him before. Once, when I went to a teahouse, I encountered him and his subordinates.” Qiao Zhao spoke this very skillfully.

“Grandpa Li, I’ve heard that people targeted by the Jinlin Guards will have big trouble. Is that person following General Shao?”

Ye Luo pricked up his ears.

Following their general? Those minions were truly despicable. He needed to inform the general!

“Oh, or maybe he’s following the Qiao family, Yulang?” Qiao Zhao added.

Following the Qiao family Yulang?

Physician Li’s heart skipped a beat, thinking privately: Could it be related to the Qiao family fire? I heard the court has already sent officials to investigate Jia Feng. Could there be something suspicious about that fire that caught the Jinlin Guards’ attention?

With this thought, Physician Li became more worried about his old friend’s surviving bloodline. Originally planning to see Qiao Mo’s injuries in the crowd and then leave the capital to gather medicine, he now decided to meet him first.

“Ye Luo, follow them first. After the Marquis Guanjun’s wife is buried, bring that disfigured person to see me.”

Ye Luo remained motionless: “The general forbids me to leave the divine physician’s side.”

“Go quickly. In broad daylight with so many people around, what could happen to me?”

“The general forbids me to leave the divine physician’s side.”

“I said it’s fine—”

“The general forbids me to leave the divine physician’s side.”

Physician Li was so angry his beard bristled, wanting to kick this wooden block but afraid it would hurt his foot. For a moment, he was at a loss.

Qiao Zhao smiled at Ye Luo: “Then, please have one of the secret protectors go invite him.”

Physician Li listened in bewilderment and asked Ye Luo: “There are others?”

“Yes.” Ye Luo nodded.

“Then why have you never mentioned it?”

“You never asked.”

Physician Li: “…” Don’t stop him ‘d rather poison this bastard to death!

Seeing Ye Luo make a gesture toward somewhere and then resume his standing post position, Physician Li raised an eyebrow and asked Qiao Zhao: “Girl Zhao, how did you know there were others hidden?”

“Uh, I was just asking randomly.” Miss Qiao said irresponsibly.

Physician Li felt a breath stuck in his throat.

Ye Luo’s eyebrows twitched as he quickly glanced at Qiao Zhao, then lowered his eyes, thinking: Fortunately, the general assigned him to protect this divine physician. Although his temper was a bit eccentric, his brain wasn’t very sharp. If he’d been assigned to protect this young lady, that would be a real headache.

Completely unaware that he’d been scorned by the medicine-grinding expert, the divine physician waved his hand: “Let’s go back to the teahouse and wait. It should be over by sunset at the latest.”

Qiao Zhao looked once more at the dragon-like procession.

The head of the dragon had already begun ascending the mountain, and those watching the excitement gradually began walking back.

She turned around and silently accompanied Physician Li to the teahouse.

Once seated in the teahouse, Physician Li downed a cup of tea and said to Qiao Zhao: “Girl Zhao, you should go back first. You’ve been out too long – the elders at home will be worried.”

Qiao Zhao smiled: “Don’t worry, Grandpa Li. I’ve already sent a maid back to report.”

Physician Li looked carefully and indeed noticed that the maid called A’Zhu had disappeared at some point.

Qiao Zhao picked up the teapot and personally poured a cup of tea for Physician Li: “I came out today just to stroll around casually. I didn’t expect to encounter you. Grandmother would surely be happy to see me spend more time with you.”

Physician Li thought it was still early, and waiting alone would be boring, so he said no more. In high spirits, he took out a wrinkled booklet to teach Qiao Zhao about acupoints, amazed to discover that she learned everything as soon as he taught, as if she had suddenly become enlightened.

Surprised, Physician Li changed from his attitude of just passing time and began teaching seriously.

As the sun moved west and Physician Li was teaching enthusiastically, footsteps sounded outside the door.

Is Big Brother here?

Qiao Zhao suddenly stood up.

Physician Li looked at her strangely.

Miss Qiao laughed dryly: “It seems someone has come.”

Physician Li remained lazily seated: “If someone comes, they come. What’s there to be nervous about?”