“They probably will.” Thinking of Old Madam Deng and the Li Guangwen couple, Qiao Zhao smiled.

Physician Li raised his hand and tapped her forehead, scolding: “Still smiling! You girl are just too carefree.”

Qiao Zhao raised her hand to cover her forehead, still smiling brightly: “The old madam and the others are all good people.”

As for things like reputation, it had already been completely lost when she was kidnapped anyway. Now she was quite relaxed about it – people didn’t have very high expectations for a kidnapped young lady.

Regarding the so-called moral teachings that demanded a girl seek death to prove her innocence and preserve the family’s reputation just from having her clothing touched, Miss Qiao had always scoffed at such notions.

“Your grandmother is indeed not bad, but as for your current mother—” Physician Li recalled for a moment and shook his head with a tsk.

Qiao Zhao disagreed and smiled: “My current mother is also very good.”

He Shi’s heart toward her daughter was beyond reproach. Her occasional inappropriateness was due to her natural talents and educational environment. As a daughter, there was no reason to be critical.

“You…” Physician Li shook his head and smiled, feeling emotional.

She truly was his old friend’s granddaughter – her words and actions could be said to have inherited her grandfather’s true teachings.

His old friend had once said when he mocked stupid people: “This world doesn’t belong only to smart people. Should all those with dull talents just go die? Mocking others for their natural deficiencies – there’s no other reason except insufficient cultivation.”

That was when they first met in their youth. For him, it wasn’t a pleasant beginning, yet they became lifelong friends from then on.

“Alright, since you think they’re good, live well at the Li Residence. After all, you are now a daughter of the Li family.”

“Mm.” Qiao Zhao agreed along with Physician Li.

Physician Li thought for a moment, then said: “If you encounter difficulties, go find Shao Mingyuan. After all, he owes you!”

Qiao Zhao smiled: “Alright.”

Only then did Physician Li feel at ease. He got up, walked to the door, and opened it.

Four exceptionally handsome young men stood in a row in the corridor, while the little maid Binglu was staring eagerly at the doorway.

Physician Li’s gaze swept over Shao Mingyuan and the others, and in that instant, a thought suddenly arose: These four boys all looked passable – if one of them became girl Zhao’s husband, girl Zhao would have a good destination.

He first looked at Shao Mingyuan and immediately rejected him: No, no. Although this little scoundrel quite suited his temperament, he was too ruthless when it came to action. If girl Zhao was harmed by him again, there would be nowhere to seek justice!

His gaze moved to Chi Can, and he shook his head: This one was even worse. Being too good-looking couldn’t fill one’s stomach and would only cause trouble. If girl Zhao married him, would she still have to coax him? There wouldn’t be enough to worry about!

This big fellow—

Physician Li looked at Yang Houcheng and shook his head repeatedly, his brows furrowing with disgust: This one wouldn’t work either. He acted recklessly and carelessly – one handful of silver needles could knock him down.

Physician Li’s gaze finally settled on Zhu Yàn, and his eyes lit up: This one would work. Looking at his gentle, jade-like appearance, he should be considerate…

As Physician Li was mentally analyzing future husband candidates for his goddaughter, comparing them in every way and being picky about everything, the several people blocked outside were confused.

The physician was shaking his head and nodding, occasionally frowning and letting out cold laughs – what did this all mean?

Binglu’s face had turned pale, and tears were pattering down as she covered her mouth and asked: “Physician, could it be that our miss is beyond help?”

“Shut up!” Chi Can’s face was stern as he walked around Physician Li and strode inside.

Shao Mingyuan withdrew his gaze and looked at Physician Li: “Physician, Miss Li is alright, isn’t she?”

Seeing his overly composed appearance, Physician Li became angry and immediately set aside the thoughts in his head, sneering coldly: “Little Chi still knows to be anxious, but this old man can see that the Marquis doesn’t seem very concerned about girl Zhao.”

Shao Mingyuan was blocked and left completely bewildered.

Was this also something to be compared?

Seeing Physician Li blowing his beard and glaring, as if he had to answer, Shao Mingyuan smiled helplessly: “Uh, this subordinate—”

He wanted to say that this subordinate was naturally also concerned about Miss Li’s condition, but felt saying this seemed inappropriate, as if he had some improper thoughts. But to say he truly didn’t care—

In Shao Mingyuan’s mind flashed the image of the young girl’s quietly beautiful profile.

Without lying, he naturally hoped Miss Li would be well.

“This subordinate has failed the physician’s entrustment and is truly sorry—”

“Sorry, sorry! All you know is hindsight. If you have the leisure for hindsight, don’t you know to go in and take a look?”

Shao Mingyuan: “…” He would keep quiet and go in to look right away. He couldn’t afford to provoke this temperamental physician!

After everyone rushed through the door, leaving only Zhu Yàn and Yang Houcheng, Yang Houcheng scratched his head, completely baffled: “What’s the situation?”

“Probably, maybe, Physician Li hopes Tingquan will take good care of Miss Li.”

“Why?” Yang Houcheng felt the situation was somewhat complex and rubbed his temples.

Zhu Yàn chuckled lightly: “Yes, I don’t know why either.”

His gaze turned toward the cluster of delicate and beautiful roses in the corner of the wall, and he sighed softly in his heart.

Seeing Chi Can enter, Qiao Zhao was quite surprised and called out with raised eyebrows: “Big Brother Chi.”

Although there had been some unpleasantness on the day of the funeral, she had vented her anger on the spot, so she wasn’t someone who held grudges. As for whether Chi Can held grudges, that was none of her concern.

Perhaps having removed the shackles belonging to Li Zhao in front of Physician Li, although Qiao Zhao’s body wasn’t feeling well at the moment, her mood was good, and joy flowed from her eyebrows and the corners of her eyes.

Her long black hair was spread out, her palm-sized face was pale, and this kind of joy gave people a feeling that was both fragile and precious.

Seeing this, Chi Can’s heart stirred, and he thought awkwardly: He hadn’t expected Third Miss Li to be so happy to see him – she knew she had done wrong that day.

“I thought something had happened to you, but you look quite fine.” Young Master Chi spoke coolly.

Qiao Zhao didn’t mind and smiled lightly: “I am quite fine. Did Big Brother Chi come specially to see me?”

Chi Can’s ears turned red, and he sneered with a face full of disdain: “You’re overthinking it. We happened to be drinking here, but kept waiting for Shao Mingyuan, who wouldn’t come, so we came to see who was causing trouble again.”

At this point, Shao Mingyuan had already entered the room. Hearing Chi Can mention him, he stood awkwardly in place.

Qiao Zhao looked over and nodded lightly at Shao Mingyuan as a greeting, then called to Zhu Yàn and the other, before saying to Physician Li: “Grandpa Li, I should go back now.”

Physician Li nodded and said to Shao Mingyuan: “I’ll accompany girl Zhao back together.”

“Good, this subordinate will go make arrangements right away.”

Seeing them talking and the young girl listening attentively, Chi Can felt inexplicably depressed, so he looked for conversation and asked her: “Could it be that your name has the character ‘Zhao’ in it?”

Until now, he still didn’t know her name – how did everyone else seem to know it?

“Yes, my given name is ‘Zhao.'”

“Which ‘Zhao’?” Chi Can asked casually.

Shao Mingyuan unconsciously looked over.

Chi Can asked casually, and Qiao Zhao answered naturally: “The ‘Zhao’ from ‘The wise use their clarity to make others clear.'”