Chapter 565: Chapter 565: Cheng Han’s Astonishing Secret

That woman is none other than the once famous actress Lin Xifei, also the most beloved woman of Zhong Lingxiao.

She last offended Qiao Xi and was banned by Huo Xingzhou in Haicheng.

Latter she was suspected of leaking Zhong Yi’s whereabouts, leading to an accident involving Zhong Yi in Moon Village, which resulted in a “conflict” and a nationwide ban.

Now, her recent state can only be captured in the snippets from the media.

Those who follow her would know, Lin Xifei and the elder young master of the Zhong Family are seen together often, enjoying nightlife, utterly disregarding the legitimate wife of the elder young master of the Zhong Family.

There are also rumors of Zhong Lingxiao’s marital problems, speculating he might marry Lin Xifei.

But none of these receive any comment from the individuals involved.

Lin Xifei’s sidelong glance caught Huo Xingzhou sitting in the living room. Her eyes flickered, showing a trace of guilt.

She recognized Huo Xingzhou’s face!

Instinctively feeling fear and evasion.

“Lingxiao.”

She clung tighter to Zhong Lingxiao, “Why don’t we come visit the old master some other day?”

She feared ruining things.

Zhong Lingxiao gently patted her hand to comfort her, “Don’t be afraid, the old master loves children the most. He always speaks of the blessing of having many children and does not care about status or family background. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken Zhong Yi back home.”

“Mhm.”

Lin Xifei softly responded, listening to Zhong Lingxiao inquire about the old man’s mood today.

It seems that even the legitimate young master of the Zhong Family still respects the old master, having to observe his mood to act accordingly.

Whoever he favors more, will be able to touch the top authority in the Imperial Capital!

Lin Xifei subconsciously touched her belly, she absolutely must not let anyone know this child is…

“Let’s go, to the study.”

Zhong Lingxiao led Lin Xifei towards the upstairs of the Zhong Family’s house.

Huo Xingzhou put down his warm teacup, watching their figures disappear at the corner of the corridor, his lips barely perceptibly curled.

Listening to what Zhong Lingxiao just said.

One could guess that Lin Xifei must be pregnant!

Outside it’s all said that the Zhong siblings are respectful and kind, and Zhong Lingxiao is a “tolerant, easy-going, and polite” person. But just now, he treated the guest as air, rushing to see the Old Master of Zhong Family.

It seems the news of Lin Xifei’s pregnancy truly surprised him to the point of forgetting to pretend!

If the child Lin Xifei is carrying is indeed Zhong Lingxiao’s, who ultimately will inherit the position of the Zhong Family heir remains to be seen.

Zhong Yi has already infuriated the old master in so many matters.

The situation is unfavorable.

Zhong Family third floor.

In a room filled with the scent of medicine.

As soon as Qiao Xi entered the room, she poured a cup of tea for Huang Bingyi and kneeled respectfully on the ground, calling out, “Teacher.”

The ancient customs must not be discarded.

Her call was heartfelt.

Huang Bingyi drank the tea for paying respect to the teacher directly, “Alright, today’s simpleness still counts as having performed the ceremony of paying respect to the teacher.”

Qiao Xi softly said, “Thank you for coming to the Huo Family to treat my burn before the Gold Needle Technique competition. The Gold Needle Technique is indeed powerful in extracting poison and healing wounds; with my injuries that day, I originally wouldn’t have been able to sustain the third round of competition.”

Without Elder Huang, there wouldn’t be her today.

“It’s because you suited my temper.”

Huang Bingyi looked at her indifferently, “Nowadays, the Chinese Medicine Community is full of backstabbing, forming factions, a truly foul atmosphere! I left in anger because I couldn’t stand these manners in the past, and later hearing about Cheng Han’s incident made me even more disheartened. But seeing your perseverance, I couldn’t help but reflect… my inaction also encouraged this kind of atmosphere.”

“The world’s suffering and diseases still need people to treat them.”

Huang Bingyi sighed deeply, “What I couldn’t do, I hope you can cleanse the bad practices and evil trends of the Chinese Medicine Community. You’re already involved, and you can’t extract yourself.”

Unless Qiao Xi gives up practicing medicine to save people, she cannot stay away from the struggle.

Qiao Xi’s voice was firm: “I will follow my heart and do my duty. I will absolutely not collude with the likes of the Lu Family, nor will I allow myself to be bullied!”

She was still waiting to see that father and daughter repent for the sake of her grandmother!

And for the families they had once harmed, to feel remorse!

“It is good that you think this way,” Huang Bingyi said in a deep voice, “Now that you have obtained the position of vice president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, as long as I am in the Imperial Capital, Lu Bannong will treat you with some courtesy on the surface, out of respect for me.”

But he would leave the Imperial Capital eventually!

“Thank you for your protection.”

“Get up, I’ll treat your wound.”

Qiao Xi slowly stood up and moved to the side. She extended her right arm and unwrapped the bandage, revealing a ghastly and crusted wound that looked very unsightly.

“This wound will leave a scar. Has Cheng Han left you any scar-removal prescriptions?”

Qiao Xi nodded: “Yes.”

“That’s good.”

Qiao Xi quietly asked him, “Do you really have to stay with the Zhong Family? Actually…”

“I owe him a favor, and promised to live here for one month each year to treat his body and incidentally check on the health of his descendants,” Huang Bingyi said with an indifferent expression, yet looking quite serious.

“The Zhong Family is the foremost family in the Imperial Capital, and the more power they hold, the more they fear death. When people get old, they have just a few expectations. They hope for successors, many children and grandchildren, and to live a long life. This time he also hopes that I can treat his great-grandson, wishing for him to soon produce offspring.”

Qiao Xi related this back to herself: “Have you seen the body of Zhong Family’s eldest son?”

“Yes. Inside, he’s hollowed out, it would be difficult for him to have children, but nothing is absolute. He appears amiable on the surface, but he’s actually very scheming. You should avoid conflict with him when you go in and out of the Zhong Family.”

“Mhm, I understand!”

Qiao Xi nodded very obediently.

She would try her best to avoid the Zhong Family people.

“There’s another thing, your master Cheng Han… might have disappeared!”

Huang Bingyi slowly said, “I’ve tried to contact him, but I can’t reach him at all.”

Qiao Xi pursed her lips hesitantly, “When I arrived at the Imperial Capital, I checked the marks left by my master which showed he was safe. But as time has passed, I’ve grown very worried. Could it be the Lu Family…”

Huang Bingyi shook his head firmly.

“It won’t be the Lu Family, because they are also looking for him. Do you remember the woman with narcolepsy?”

“Mhm.”

Qiao Xi’s almond eyes looked at him, “Is there a problem with that woman?”

“The incident from back then had a big impact within a small circle, and your master Cheng Han became disheartened because of it. Many years have passed, and though people’s appearances change, I still recognized her identity. She is…”

Huang Bingyi slowly spoke a sentence to Qiao Xi.

Qiao Xi was completely stunned.

Her head was buzzing.

It took her half an hour to leave the third floor, and as she went downstairs, her mind was still recalling what Huang Bingyi had said.

As she turned the corner of the hefty staircase, she nearly bumped into someone.

She quickly stopped herself from colliding with the man’s body.

Just catching a faint refreshing aquatic fragrance from him.

Qiao Xi clearly saw the familiar, delicately noble face and took two steps back.

A look of surprise flashed in the young man’s eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

The butler behind him reminded, “This is Doctor Qiao, Huang Lao’s apprentice, who will be following Huang Lao to study for this period. Young Master Zhong, the Old Master is still waiting for you in the study, don’t let him wait too long.”

“Mhm.”

Zhong Yi responded and walked towards the study.

The Old Master had specifically called him back.

After he left, Qiao Xi frowned slightly and hurried down the stairs.

Planning to talk to Huo Xingzhou about the news she just heard!