Chapter 45

Last night, the master specifically whispered in her ear, instructing her to trim Orange’s fur, wanting Orange to look different from before, making it not easily recognizable. As a result, when she was about to trim it, she encountered young master Mu Yang’s curious question, and she told him the master’s intention.

Although she knew young master Mu Yang’s mind was quick, he said he had a way.

So he used plant dye to dye the golden orange into a black mass.

“How could I blame you two? Well done.” Lu Yuner smiled with satisfaction. Even she could barely recognize it, let alone others. This was the effect she wanted.

However, seeing Orange’s reluctant and resentful gaze, Lu Yuner walked forward and crouched down, gently stroking its fur, “Orange, good boy, I know you don’t like it, but this is for your own good.”

The darkness and cruelty of human nature are beyond imagination. Once their interests are touched, they will not spare anyone, including you.

During these days of Orange’s injury, it has gradually recovered with careful care, at least able to move around simply.

Although it cannot speak, it knows how to be grateful, showing extreme loyalty to Lu Yuner, or even more willingly obeying. In Lu Yuner’s words, it gently rubbed its head against her hand, expressing its affection for Lu Yuner.

Between people, and between people and animals, as long as you’re willing to spend time and effort, mutual trust can be gained.

Seeing Orange gradually accepting her, Lu Yuner smiled indulgently.

Seeing elder sister Yuner’s concern for Orange, although not knowing why elder sister Yuner wanted Orange to look different, Mu Yang followed and crouched beside her, saying softly: “Elder sister Yuner, don’t worry, these are all natural plant dyes, made from gall nuts, and these gall nuts are uniquely endowed, considered a good medicine, it won’t hurt Orange.”

Lu Yuner’s eyes flashed with surprise, turning to look at him, “How do you know so much?”

“Elder sister Yuner, you forgot, my family has our own dyeing workshop, so I know a thing or two about these dyes,” Mu Yang explained.

Hearing this, indeed, Lu Yuner had forgotten this point.

Suddenly, another servant hurriedly came, whispering in Qiu Yi’s ear, then Qiu Yi spoke: “My lady, Manager Chen from Yun Qinwang’s mansion is here to see you.”

Hearing that Manager Chen had come to see her again, Lu Yuner straightened up, frowning slightly as she stood, “Let’s go, see them in the reception hall.”

“Yun Qinwang’s mansion?” Mu Yang looked in the direction Lu Yuner was leaving, his eyes flashing, then followed.

In the reception hall, Chen Si didn’t say much, handed the invitation for the banquet to Lu Yuner, and after conveying Yun Qinwang’s intention, left.

Qiu Yi, standing quietly to the side, saw that the master hadn’t moved while looking at the invitation in her hand, and couldn’t help but ask: “My lady, what are your thoughts?”

This Yun Qinwang rarely hosts a poetry gathering, and officials in the court who want to curry favor will not miss this opportunity, but for the master, it’s not what she desires.

Given the invitation to the master, and with Yun Qinwang’s request, the master should attend as expected, but judging from Manager Chen’s words, it’s clearly telling the master she can decide whether to go or not.

So should the master go or not?

Lu Yuner’s expression was calm and serene, her tone particularly firm, “Not going.”

Although she didn’t know why Yun Qinwang wanted to host a poetry gathering, for her, she didn’t want to join in any excitement. She thought she would have to go reluctantly, but didn’t expect Yun Qinwang to give her another choice.

Since there was another choice, she naturally had no reason to waste it.

Seeing that the master had made up her mind, Qiu Yi didn’t say anything more.

“Unexpected that this Yun Qinwang gives elder sister Yuner such face, it must be because of young master Su,” Mu Yang, who had been observing from the side, secretly thought to himself.

After dinner at the mansion, Lu Yuner specifically instructed Qiu Yi to disguise herself and pass a message to elder sister Ranzhi. At the Imperial College, it’s not easy for her to talk much with elder sister Ranzhi, and there were a few more tails following on the way back to the mansion today, now they can only contact privately in secret.

Afterwards, she stayed in the study room.

The next day, Lu Yuner had a class in the morning, so she went to the Imperial College early. After finishing the class, as agreed, she changed into a different outfit, and Qiu Yi took her to the An mansion.

Lu Yuner was led to the reception hall by a servant, while Lu Yuan was rushing over from the pharmacy. As he approached the reception hall, he caught a glimpse of a graceful figure, faintly perceiving some divine charm.

“Doctor Lu.” Walking into the reception hall, Lu Yuan politely called out.

The person turned sideways, and Lu Yuan’s eyelashes trembled again and again, a flash of amazement in his eyes. This woman was indeed beautiful, especially those peach blossom eyes that had a touch of tenderness, with particularly clean and clear pupils.

Just sitting there quietly, the entire reception hall seemed to become much softer and more beautiful.

No wonder Caihe’s eyes gradually became strange when mentioning this Doctor Lu in front of him.

“Greetings to Master An.” Lu Yuner stood up and bowed slightly, raising her eyes to look over.

She saw a man over forty, wearing a light green robe, with a clear and elegant face, a gentle and mature temperament, quite similar to An Caihe. It’s not hard to imagine that he must have been an extremely beautiful man when he was young.

“Doctor Lu, please sit.” Lu Yuan also ordered the servants to prepare tea and snacks again, continuing, “I often hear my Caihe mention Doctor Lu, I didn’t expect to see today that you are indeed talented and beautiful, with an elegant demeanor.”

Lu Yuner humbly replied: “Master Lu, you flatter me.”

Looking at this beautiful face, Lu Yuan became more and more satisfied, gradually shifting the topic, “Doctor Lu, how old are you?”

Lu Yuner’s eyes flashed slightly, politely replying: “I am twenty.”

Twenty? Unexpectedly so young. Although Caihe hasn’t said anything to him, as a father, he sees everything and naturally worries about what he should worry about.

Lu Yuan smiled slightly: “Have you taken a husband yet?”

This! Lu Yuner was suddenly surprised.

What does this mean? Didn’t she come today to discuss methods of saving people? How has the topic strayed so far now?

Noticing Lu Yuner’s thoughts, Lu Yuan was not flustered at all, smiling and explaining: “You and I both have the surname Lu, naturally we are relatives. As an elder, I find you quite endearing and just want to show some concern for you.”

Although Lu Yuner felt a bit offended, seeing this Master An with such a kind and gentle appearance, she still maintained her manners and responded: “I have not yet taken a husband, but didn’t I come here today to discuss methods of saving people with you?”

The reason she came today was mainly because she valued Master An’s reputation as a healer. She wanted to teach him this abdominal impact method, then let him use it to treat and save people, and be able to promote it further.

The medical technology here is indeed far behind modern times, exposing the fragility of life. She didn’t intend to make herself a great person, just wanted to do what she could to save some people who should have been saved.

Life should not be abandoned, but should be revered.

“Look at my memory, if you hadn’t reminded me, chatting away would have led the topic astray.” Lu Yuan’s gentle brows and eyes carried a faint joy, “That’s right, I invited you here today for this matter, please, Doctor Lu, explain in detail.”

Lu Yuner seriously explained this abdominal impact method to Master An in detail. When it came to saving people, he also listened particularly attentively, constantly raising questions in between.

Back and forth, the two chatted until An Caihe returned from school.

As soon as An Caihe entered the mansion, he asked the servants if Doctor Lu was still in the mansion. After getting a satisfactory answer, he went straight to the reception hall.

He had just arrived at the reception hall when he heard the voices of Doctor Lu and his father chatting happily. As they were talking, Lu Yuan saw An Caihe returning from school, and suddenly his gaze carried some meaning, “Caihe, you’re back, quickly pay your respects to Doctor Lu.”

“Mm.” An Caihe walked into the reception hall with a faint smile, bowing to Lu Yuner.

Lu Yuner also stopped the conversation, turning her gaze to An Caihe, nodding slightly to return the greeting.

The students have all been dismissed, and she hasn’t seen Master An today. She heard Master An say that Master An was out on official business for inspection and would return in a few days.

Since that’s the case, she should return to her mansion.

However, unexpectedly, this Master An, to express his gratitude, insisted on keeping her for a meal. After much refusal, she couldn’t decline and agreed.

Who knew that after the meal, it was already dusk, and lanterns were lit at the gate of An mansion, casting flickering shadows.

The soft candlelight shone on Lu Yuner’s delicate profile. Suddenly a gentle breeze rose, blowing her hair and clothes slightly disheveled, yet making her appear particularly charming and attractive.

An Caihe’s eyes moved slightly, with a faint smile: “Thank you very much, Doctor Lu, for today.”

Lu Yuner smiled and said: “No need for thanks, Principal An. Being able to contribute a little to healing and saving people is my honor.”

As they were talking, Qiu Yi drove the carriage to pick up the master to return to the mansion. However, her face was a bit pale, with a faint nervousness in her expression, “My lady, I’ve come to take you back to the mansion.”

Seeing Qiu Yi coming to pick her up, Lu Yuner bade farewell to An Caihe and left.

Just as Lu Yuner approached the carriage, Qiu Yi walked up somewhat flustered, squinting her eyes to remind, “My lady, have you forgotten something today?”

“What?” Seeing Qiu Yi’s unusual behavior, wondering if something had happened at the mansion, Lu Yuner asked puzzled.

Qiu Yi bit her lip helplessly, currently with outsiders watching, not knowing how to hint to the master, she could only hurriedly say: “My lady, you’d better get in the carriage first!”

Although Lu Yuner didn’t understand, she still got into the carriage. As soon as she lifted the curtain, her body stiffened. She saw young master Su with his phoenix eyes wide open, the corners of his eyes filled with grievance, looking like a pitiful little dog.

At this time, An Caihe had not yet entered the mansion. Seeing Lu Yuner pause in the carriage, he asked in a gentle tone: “Doctor Lu, is something wrong?”

Lu Yuner came to her senses and replied: “It’s nothing, I…”

Seeing these two asking and answering, Su Qingwan frowned with great displeasure, jealousy igniting in his beautiful black eyes, a dark undercurrent surging in the depths of his pupils.

Before Lu Yuner could finish speaking, with lightning speed, he grabbed Lu Yuner’s hand and forcefully pulled her in, letting the curtain completely block An Caihe’s view.

Just like a puppy protecting its food, bristling all over.

Seeing this, Qiu Yi immediately drove the carriage away, afraid that someone would notice something.

An Caihe watched the gradually departing carriage, a hint of confusion in his expression.