Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend
Chapter 120: Ninety-Nine Fortune Cranes

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Ninety-Nine Fortune Cranes

Ye Lingyue left the governor’s mansion unaware that Governor Lan had already notified her mother Ye Huangyu to come to the governor’s mansion to discuss whether to take her back to Xia Capital.

She was even less aware that it was precisely Governor Lan’s kind arrangements that allowed her to reinvent herself and carry out her revenge plan more smoothly.

Before heading to the Feng Residence, Ye Lingyue had also made a trip to the Alchemist Association.

After leaving the Alchemist Association, she had an additional white Jade Box in her hand.

"My name is Ye Lingyue, and I would like to request an audience with Prince Feng. Could you, kind guard brother, please announce my arrival," Ye Lingyue had just said as she arrived at the doorstep of Feng Residence.

The two guards outside the residence, upon hearing the name "Ye Lingyue," let her in without the need to announce her.

Upon entering the Feng Residence, Ye Lingyue couldn’t help but marvel at its grandeur.

It was not unlike what Lan Cai’er had said; the Feng Family was the wealthiest in Beiqing, and just a casual residence of Feng Xun in Li City was already five times the size of a governor’s mansion.

Not to mention that along the way, there were pavilions and towers that possessed both the broad robustness of the northern architecture and the delicate charm of the southern waterside pavilions, a testimony to the meticulous effort of their builders.

Several months ago, a natural geothermal hot spring was discovered in Xia Capital, and Emperor Xia ordered the construction of the Royal Spring Garden at the site of the hot springs.

Upon learning that Prince Feng was staying in Li City due to a bout of Cold Syndrome, Emperor Xia specially sent a decree inviting Prince Feng to recuperate at the Royal Spring Garden.

Old Sir Mu also believed that the geothermal hot springs would be beneficial to the young master’s health, so he strongly advised Feng Xun to return.

Although Feng Xun was reluctant, he could not easily refuse the invitation from the sovereign of the nation and decided that he would depart for Xia Capital the next day, leaving Li City.

He was thinking about how to bid farewell to Ye Lingyue, but he didn’t know under what pretense to see her, when coincidentally, Ye Lingyue arrived for a visit.

Upon hearing this, the worry in Feng Xun’s brows disappeared instantly.

"Teacher, do I look well today?" Feng Xun couldn’t help feeling nervous.

"Young Master, your complexion is very good. These past few days, your complexion has been very good. In fact, ever since you met Miss Ye, your complexion has been quite good," Old Sir Mu coughed lightly, noting that the young master had been exceptionally buoyant since returning from Yunmeng Swamp.

He had even caught the young master several times, sitting by the window, holding the golden Little Square Crane in his hand and smiling.

The scene almost moved Old Sir Mu to tears.

"Teacher, what are you talking about? Lingyue and I are just friends," Feng Xun said embarrassedly, as if his thoughts were read.

"Young Master, have you ever considered, since you and Miss Ye get along so well, why not take her as a concubine..." Old Sir Mu had already inquired about Ye Lingyue’s background and learned that she was from a merchant family, a young lady from a minor household under Li City’s jurisdiction.

Initially, when Miss Ye "cured" the young master’s illness at Yunmeng Swamp, Old Sir Mu thought Miss Ye was proficient in medical skills.

However, investigations showed that Ye Lingyue did not understand medicine. Thus, it appeared that the young master’s Cold Syndrome was miraculously cured because of his fondness for Miss Ye.

Old Sir Mu thought that the young master was almost seventeen, an age when members of the Beiqing Imperial Family would have already married and fathered children and taken many concubines.

He hadn’t arranged for this earlier, firstly because the young master was unwilling, and secondly because of the young master’s Cold Syndrome.

But this unexpected encounter with Ye Lingyue in Li City, seeing the young master’s apparent fondness for her, sparked some thoughts in Old Sir Mu.

In theory, Ye Lingyue’s status was not befitting of Prince Feng.

However, fortunately, she had just been adopted as a righteous daughter by the governor’s mansion, making her the daughter of an official. As a concubine for the young master, it would be entirely legitimate.

Old Sir Mu thought it was a matter of course, but as soon as he voiced his thoughts, Feng Xun’s expression changed drastically.

"Teacher, one mustn’t speak recklessly of such matters."

Old Sir Mu was puzzled.

"Young Master, don’t tell me you don’t fancy Miss Ye? Or are you afraid that the Beiqing Royal Family will think she’s not good enough for you?"

"I... With a person like me, how do I have the right to talk about liking anyone? And even if it’s a matter of unworthiness, it would be me who’s unworthy of her. A woman like her, how could she share a husband with others? She deserves the best." Feng Xun’s words were pervaded with a faint sadness.

This was the first time in many years that he had lamented the injustices of fate.

His Cold Syndrome was indeed life-threatening. If he were to marry, not only would he be unable to have children, but due to constant close contact, he could even jeopardize others by spreading the cold energy within him, putting their lives at risk.

He genuinely liked Ye Lingyue but was unable to truly marry her. Thinking of this, Feng Xun’s heart grew irritable.

Seeing this, Old Sir Mu sighed deeply.

In the midst of speaking, Ye Lingyue had already come in. Upon seeing Ye Lingyue, Feng Xun’s gaze softened, and he just stared deeply at her, not even noticing that Old Sir Mu had quietly slipped away.

"Feng Xun, I heard you’re leaving Li City? You’re really inconsiderate, leaving without even mentioning such an important matter to me and Sister Lan." As Ye Lingyue entered, she overheard several servants from Feng Residence discussing and learned that Feng Xun was about to leave.

Upon learning of Feng Xun’s departure, a ripple of emotion stirred in Ye Lingyue’s heart.

But she didn’t think too much of it, simply attributing it to some discomfort due to the departure of a congenial friend.

After all, she didn’t have many friends, and besides Lan Cai’er, Feng Xun was her first male friend.

"I was planning to tell you today, it’s just that I didn’t know how to broach the subject." Feng Xun caught the hint of reluctance in Ye Lingyue’s eyes, and his mood inexplicably brightened.

"If it’s meant to be, our paths will cross again. Your condition is better suited to seeking a more High-level Alchemist in Xia Capital. You ordered someone to send many things to me and the governor’s mansion this morning. I don’t have the wealth you do, I can’t afford to give anything valuable, but here is a Jade Box, consider it my parting gift to you." Ye Lingyue didn’t wait for Feng Xun’s response and stuffed the Jade Box into his hands.

Whether it was Ye Lingyue’s words or her accidental touch of his hand, Feng Xun felt a warmth in his heart.

The displeasure caused by Old Sir Mu’s earlier words, at that moment, disappeared.

This was not the first time Feng Xun had received a gift, but it was the first time he received a gift from the woman he admired.

He opened the Jade Box.

When he saw the contents of the Jade Box clearly, Feng Xun’s eyes shone with a unique light.

These were... talismanic cranes.

Ninety-nine talismanic cranes of varying sizes and craftsmanship, all equally exquisite, made from folded talisman paper.

"Earlier, I didn’t know you were the owner of Little Golden Crane, and what I said was all just nonsense. These ninety-nine Fortune Cranes, I folded them with spiritual power. The journey to Xia Capital is long, and should your Cold Syndrome flare up, take out a Fortune Crane." Ye Lingyue did not tell Feng Xun that inside each talismanic crane, she had left a trace of her Cauldron Breath with Five Elements Water.

This trace of Cauldron Breath should allow Feng Xun to safely reach Xia Capital.

"Ling Yue, thank you for your gift, I really like it." Feng Xun held the Jade Box, looking at the ninety-nine talismanic cranes inside.

His heart soared in that moment, all because he knew that he held a place in Ling Yue’s heart.

Even though she might only regard him as a close friend.

He did not know whether his Cold Syndrome would flare up on his way to Xia Capital, but one thing was certain, he would not use any of the cranes inside; because these ninety-nine Fortune Cranes were the most valuable gift he had ever received in his life.