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Chapter 313 Argument
It took Nianyao a while to react before she retorted, "Last time when he went to find the birthday invitation, he almost died in the sea. He didn't cause you any trouble, which shows how magnanimous he is. Besides, he didn't abandon Ninth Brother. He went to see Crown Prince An, and Crown Prince An released Ninth Brother."
Furthermore, what does the chaos of the world have to do with him? He is a doctor, and treating the sick and saving lives is his duty; you are the commander-in-chief, and leading troops into battle is your duty.
Finally, he was very busy at the Heaven and Earth brothel, leaving early and returning late every day to treat patients. There's a saying, "Everyone has their own expertise," and since you don't understand medicine, you wouldn't be able to save lives.
Xu Sheng was clearly furious: "Isn't the chaos in the world all the result of his parents' actions? The sins of the father must be visited upon the son, shouldn't he bear responsibility? And my background, he has a responsibility and an obligation to find out for me."
After Xu Sheng finished speaking, he slammed the door shut, almost hitting Nian Yao's nose.
That's really unreasonable.
Nianyao angrily swung her fists at the door a few times. Just then, Xu Sheng opened the door, and her fists stopped right in front of his nose.
Xu Sheng gently pushed her fist away and said coldly, "Also, An Liangchen didn't release Qin Jiu at all. You've been deceived."
After Xu Sheng finished speaking, he slammed the door shut again, clearly genuinely angry. He was usually joking and sometimes even swearing, rarely displaying emotions like anger or fury.
So now, is it because he can no longer tolerate Luo An, or because the conch shell is injured?
Nianyao had initially thought Hailuo was a woman, but it seems she was mistaken. Since Hailuo is a man, and Xu Sheng covered him up completely, does he really have some kind of unusual fetish?
Nianyao stood in front of the door, stunned for a long time: An Liangchen didn't release Qin Jiu at all? How did Xu Sheng know? If An Liangchen didn't release Qin Jiu? Was she deceived, or was Luo An deceived?
When Nian Yao was appointed as the military supervisor in Qinzhou, the news reached Dongyang. Later, when Nian Yao became a general and led troops to confront Yan Zeyu on the Xiang River, the news spread like wildfire.
In the Battle of Nanquan, both Dongyang and Nanyue suffered heavy losses. An Liangchen received the news and pondered for a long time. Even if Yan Zeyu and Xu Sheng were to fight, Yan Zeyu could not be expected to win.
However, now, from Chongming Island to Jiangzhou, the generals of various routes in Nanyue are leading their troops across the river to the north. If the Dongyang forces are tied up in the Xiang River by Xu Sheng, it will be very disadvantageous for Dongyang.
In the celestial realm, Luo An was intently grinding medicinal herbs. The warm winter sun shone on him, and even the usually aloof divine physician seemed to warm up.
Nan Hua sat back on the bench under the eaves, holding a pipa in her arms, looking in the direction of Luo An, and playing it idly.
Nan Hua's wound was healing very slowly, so slowly that Luo An became somewhat anxious. His senior sister comforted Luo An, saying that it was normal for wounds to heal slowly in winter, and that it was a good thing that it had healed now.
Luo An and Nan Hua were each lost in their own thoughts, which appeared to others as a harmonious and warm scene.
The eldest sister glanced at An Liangchen beside her and coughed lightly: "Master, the Crown Princess, His Highness the Crown Prince and the little grandson have come to visit."
Nan Hua turned and saw An Liangchen, but instead of showing any surprise or delight, she seemed more shocked or astonished. She only put down her pipa and walked over when she saw the child.
Nan Hua took the child from the wet nurse: "Your Highness, what brings you here?"
An Liangchen asked, "Did I disturb you?"
What do you mean? What's with that tone? Nan Hua frowned slightly as she looked at him.
An Liangchen seemed to sense something was amiss, and his tone softened slightly: "Come and take a look. Heaven and Earth is indeed a sanctuary for recuperation; you look much better."
The child struggled to get down, so Nanhua put him on the ground. The child pulled Nanhua forward step by step, and when they reached the bench, he let go of Nanhua and used the bench as a support to touch the pipa.
Luo An exclaimed in surprise, "You can walk already?"
An Liangchen said, "Right now, we can only help him walk."
Judging by the time, it really was time to set off. "Time flies," Luo An remarked.
An Liangchen said, "Yes, the New Year is almost here. Mother had a high fever a few days ago, but she has only just recovered. Father told me yesterday that he dreamed of our grandparents, which means he doesn't have much time left. When you're young, time seems to pass slowly, but when you get older, time seems to pass quickly, and when you're old, you're counting down the days until each one is one less."
Nan Hua picked up the child and walked to the eldest sister's side: "Eldest sister, let's take the child to the back mountain to have a look. He hasn't been here before."
In an instant, only Luo An and An Liangchen remained in the courtyard. Luo An sifted the Ganoderma lucidum powder and put it into a porcelain bottle. His movements were slow and deliberate, showing a calmness that was undisturbed by external affairs.
An Liangchen looked at him, her slightly agitated heart gradually calming down, and started a casual conversation: "What is this?"
"This is top-grade Ganoderma lucidum powder. It has the effects of calming the mind, soothing the nerves, and aiding sleep." Luo An shook the porcelain bottle in his hand, seemingly very satisfied: "I'll make some Ganoderma lucidum heart-nourishing pills later, which you two can both take."
An Liangchen patted his shoulder, his expression conveying a sense of unspoken understanding: "Thanks."
Luo An said, "The Crown Princess's wounds have basically healed. All that's left is to rest and recuperate, and to be careful not to get angry."
An Liangchen said, "Yes. Luo An, come down the mountain with us. We'll feel more at ease with you taking care of our parents. This year, you can spend the New Year with your younger siblings in the palace. It'll be lively with many people, and our parents will be happy to see you all."
Luo An thought for a moment: "Has the Duke of Liang returned?"
An Liangchen readily agreed: "The Duke of Liang wrote that they will return in a few days to celebrate the New Year."
Luo An walked to the edge of the courtyard and washed his hands with the mountain stream water: "I've been a bit busy lately, let's do it in a while."
An Liangchen: "That's fine. Has your sister-in-law written to you? She's serving as a military supervisor and general in Nanyue, on equal footing with Xu Sheng."
Luo An straightened up, took a handkerchief and slowly wiped his hands: "It's not like she doesn't deserve it,"
An Liangchen's tone remained calm: "Even if you've never been to the battlefield, you should know how dangerous it is. A moment's carelessness can cost you your life. You can afford to support her, so why live apart? If she wants to be an official, she can easily find a position in Dongyang and come home on her days off. Wouldn't that be more convenient?"
Luo An seemed a little impatient: "She can go wherever she wants, what can I do to stop her?"
An Liangchen seemed used to Luo An's attitude: "How do you know you can't persuade her if you don't try? Besides, if she wins a war, it's fine, but if she loses and takes her anger out on you, wouldn't you be in a difficult position?"
Luo An said calmly, "Will she win?"
"Do you want her to win or lose?" An Liangchen asked rhetorically, then added, "We won't lose."
Luo An said, "That's settled then. If she loses, you lock her up in the back mountain, and I'll go check on her whenever I have time."
An Liangchen stared at him, as if trying to discern whether his words were true or false.
Seeing his reaction, Luo An seemed to find it somewhat amusing: "Fight the war however you want, each of you rely on your own abilities, don't worry about me. If she dies in battle, it's her fate, I'll remarry and have children as I please. If she loses, she'll just be a prisoner."
An Liangchen looked towards the back mountain and said after a while, "It's good that you can figure it out."
Luo An thought: What is it that he can't understand? He is a doctor, and he just stays in the sky, treating patients when he is busy, and watching the clouds, flowers and trees when he is free.
As for Nianyao and him, they were two independent individuals. Nianyao never forced him to do anything, and he couldn't force Nianyao to do anything either.