Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend
Chapter 119: The Congratulatory Gift from the Feng Residence

Chapter 119: Chapter 119: The Congratulatory Gift from the Feng Residence

Ever since Ye Lingyue was adopted by Governor Lan as his foster daughter, the ties between the governor’s mansion and the Ye Residence had grown increasingly close. Ye Huangyu and the Governor’s Wife hit it off at first sight, and in just a few days, they were as close as sisters, forming a bond like that of sworn friends.

Needless to say, Lan Cai’er would invite Ye Lingyue to stay at the governor’s mansion every now and then.

Lan Cai’er was born into a military general family. She began her martial arts training early, and her foundation in martial arts was much more solid than that of Ye Lingyue. From time to time, she would also give Ye Lingyue a few pointers.

On this day, the two were sparring in the training room of the governor’s mansion.

After a round of competition, both were drenched in sweat.

After exchanging moves with Ye Lingyue, Lan Cai’er realized that Ye Lingyue was quick to react. Combined with Ye Lingyue’s divine power attack, a normal defense was indeed inadequate, and so she offered a few tips.

"Misses, the Feng Residence has sent over some gifts. Lord Governor asks for both of you to come to the front hall," the butler of the governor’s mansion rushed into the training room.

Since Ye Lingyue became Governor Lan’s foster daughter, everyone in the governor’s mansion, from top to bottom, knew that their master and lady had a new foster daughter, and they all held Ye Lingyue in high regard.

Inside the front hall, Governor Lan himself was puzzled. What could the people from the Feng Residence want? After all, there wasn’t much interaction between the governor’s mansion and the Feng Residence.

Looking at the invitation, it was to congratulate Governor Lan on his breakthrough to the Reincarnation Realm and for adopting a clever and quick-witted foster daughter. Among the gifts were a Xuan-grade Tourmaline Shark Pattern Saber, four Snowflake Steeds, ten Wild Ginseng roots, thirty bolts of top-quality Beiqing Cloud Brocade, and some high-quality pearl hairpin accessories.

These gifts were surely too extravagant.

Just as Governor Lan was about to refuse, he saw Lan Cai’er and Ye Lingyue walking over.

"Wow, isn’t this the Beiqing Cloud Silk that’s worth its weight in gold? I’ve wanted this fabric for so long. Prince Feng really lives up to being the richest in Beiqing, his generosity is remarkable," Lan Cai’er’s eyes sparkled as soon as she saw the cloud silk.

"My dear daughter, one doesn’t accept rewards without merits. We can’t accept these gifts," Governor Lan firmly shook his head.

"We can accept them, of course we can. Besides, not all these gifts are for our governor’s mansion. We are merely benefiting from Ling Yue’s good fortune. She is, after all, Prince Feng’s ’lifesaver’," Lan Cai’er winked at her father and then gave Ye Lingyue a meaningful look.

Ye Lingyue found herself feeling quite awkward by Lan Cai’er’s words.

"Speaking of which, Prince Feng is about to leave Li City soon. Ling Yue, why don’t you go to the Feng Residence to see him off?" Lan Cai’er urged at her side.

Although Ye Lingyue felt uneasy under Lan Cai’er’s gaze, she was also worried thinking about Feng Xun’s condition in the Yunmeng Swamp.

She may not harbor any special feelings towards Feng Xun, but he had shown himself to be very righteous towards her. And now, he had sent so many gifts to the governor’s mansion. As it is proper to reciprocate gifts, she should also give Feng Xun a returning gift.

Feng Xun’s cold syndrome was quite peculiar; her Cauldron Breath couldn’t cure him. However, perhaps she could find a way to help alleviate his condition.

Ye Lingyue pondered for a moment, then bid farewell to the Lan family, and first headed to the Alchemist Association in the city.

As soon as Ye Lingyue left, Governor Lan gave his daughter a knock on the head.

"This mischievous girl, Ling Yue is still so young, how can you casually joke about her and Prince Feng." Governor Lan was also experienced, how could he not read between the lines of his daughter’s words?

"What I said is true, father, you haven’t seen the difference in how Prince Feng treats Ling Yue. Although Prince Feng might be a bit frail in health, his power is overwhelming. If he could help Ling Yue, the path of revenge for the mother and daughter would become much smoother," Lan Cai’er replied, not convinced, for she too wanted the best for Ling Yue.

Even a blind man could feel that Prince Feng had a fondness for Ling Yue.

If he didn’t harbor feelings for her, why would he blush at the drop of a hat, and why the offers of a thousand liang of gold and a pile of gifts?

"However, Prince Feng is ultimately a man of Beiqing, what does a little girl like you know about Beiqing’s affairs. It’s also a pity, who would have thought that Feng Lancang, once called the Beiqing War God, would father such a sickly son," Governor Lan recalled the days on the battlefield, clashing with the former Prince Feng, and couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.

Lan Cai’er was taken aback, as this was the first time she heard her father speak of an opponent in such a revered tone.

"Father, the Feng Lancang you’re talking about, is he very powerful? Even more so than you?" In Lan Cai’er’s eyes, her own father was the Invincible General on the battlefield. Hearing her father hold an imperial general in such high esteem, she couldn’t help but feel a bit indignant.

"How can I compare myself to Marshal Feng? Even Lord Marquis Wu of our Daxia has nothing but praise for Marshal Feng. You’re not aware, but most of Beiqing’s territory was conquered by Feng Lancang. To tell you the truth, if it weren’t for the mysterious attack that claimed the lives of both Feng Lancang and his wife, who exactly should ascend to the Beiqing throne would still be uncertain." Governor Lan suddenly held his tongue.

As Beiqing was a powerful nation, and he being a military general of another country, discussing another country’s court affairs in private would be a serious crime if overheard and reported to the court.

Listening to her father, Lan Cai’er also felt a chill in her heart, now understanding why her father was reluctant to let Ling Yue get too close to Prince Feng.

"Cai’er, calm your mind these days. Just yesterday, I received a confidential letter from Lord Marquis Wu, perhaps it won’t be long before our family returns to Xia Capital," Lan Yingwu pondered silently.

His breakthrough to the Reincarnation Realm was no longer a secret; Emperor Xia had already been informed.

A master of the Reincarnation Realm would certainly be valued by the court, and Lan Yingwu received this news with mixed feelings.

The good news was that he would finally be able to return to the Imperial City with his head held high.

His concern was that he had just gotten used to life in Li City. Although secluded, Li City had simple folk customs and relatively balanced powers, making it a good place to live a peaceful life with his wife and daughter.

If he were to return to Xia Capital, it would mean re-entering the fierce struggle for power at the center of Daxia, and the Lan Family would again be thrown into turbulent times.

"Returning to Xia Capital? Father, what about Ling Yue, I can’t bear to leave her," Lan Cai’er said reluctantly.

In Xia Capital, each of the nobles carried themselves high and arrogantly, like An Minxia and the young masters and mistresses from the four great noble families, each and every one of them despicable.

Compared to that, she would much rather stay in Li City with Ling Yue, managing the Drunk Immortal Inn well.

"I also plan to discuss this matter with your mother and Aunt Ye, Ling Yue is about to turn fourteen, and she is an Alchemist. Compared to this place, Xia Capital is more appropriate for both her Martial Arts training and alchemy cultivation," hinted Governor Lan, intending to bring Ye Lingyue back to Xia Capital with them.

Ye Lingyue wanted to stand up for herself and her mother Ye Huangyu, so she inevitably needed to return to Xia Capital.

But her wings were not yet fully grown, and on her own, she had no way of contending with the vast entity that was the Hong Residence. However, if she could step onto Xia Capital’s great stage as the second daughter of the Lan Family, it would greatly benefit her future cultivation and