RPAGF Chapter 213 Have you noticed that Dr. Qian has been acting strangely lately?
Chapter 213 Have you noticed that Dr. Qian has been acting strangely lately?
"Father is already so old. It's one thing to have two concubines, but now he wants to marry a wife. Su Wan Niang could be your daughter..."
Marquis Anyang raised his head, his previously peaceful expression instantly turning gloomy, his tone full of displeasure: "How dare you! Is this how you speak to me? It's none of your business to interfere with my marriages and concubines!"
After saying that, he slammed the book he was holding onto the table.
Gu Chengyan did not back down at all. He stepped forward and continued, his neck stiff, "Then what about my mother? Where do you put her? Have you forgotten all the years of marriage we shared?"
His eyes were fixed on Marquis Anyang, trying to find a trace of guilt on his face.
Marquis Anyang snorted coldly, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes: "That crazy woman has already been divorced by me. The Marquis's mansion cannot be without a mistress for a day. I am remarrying for the sake of the greater good."
He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and didn't seem to care at all.
"Considering the bigger picture?" Gu Chengyan laughed out loud as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, but his laughter was full of sorrow.
"Don't you know how my mother went mad?"
"Enough!" Marquis Anyang suddenly stood up and slammed his teacup to the ground, splashing tea everywhere.
"This marriage is a done deal. Instead of arguing with me here, you should go back to your studies..."
Gu Chengyan staggered as he came out of the study. His mother had given her whole life for such a man?
"Womanly compassion will only hold you back..."
"If you don't strive for improvement, I can have another son..."
Looking at the carved beams and painted rafters of the Marquis's mansion, Gu Chengyan felt that it was all incredibly ironic.
He chuckled self-deprecatingly; Gu Junze was right after all…
He wandered aimlessly and unknowingly arrived at Tingxue Pavilion.
The courtyard was deserted, overgrown with weeds, and utterly desolate.
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The afternoon sun gently shone into the courtyard, where Chu Ruohan and Song Ruyan sat at a stone table in a corner, leisurely sipping tea.
Not far away, Ying Qing, with a serious and focused expression, was leading Cheng Ge'er in practicing horse stance.
Lu Ge'er has been staying in his study these past two days because he has to take the imperial examination.
Cheng Ge'er's face turned bright red, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered.
Chu Ruohan nodded. This child has a strong will and is really good!
Song Ruyan, who was in a wheelchair all day, felt like she was about to become useless. She couldn't help but say, "Hey, open your knees a little wider, straighten your back, don't let them sag."
Yingqing turned her head and glared at her.
"Hey, he dares to glare at me!"
Song Ruyan instantly exploded, her eyes widening, "The movements aren't standard, the teaching is bad, and people aren't allowed to say anything?"
Chu Ruohan couldn't help but chuckle, gently putting down her teacup and raising her hand to cover her mouth.
"You should keep quiet. A master cannot allow others to interfere when teaching his disciples."
"I wasn't interfering; I just noticed the posture wasn't quite right and offered some helpful guidance."
Song Ruyan muttered to herself, she was incredibly bored...
As they were talking, Yingqing seemed to notice the "accusations" and turned around to give them a cold look.
"Look at you, glaring at me again!"
Chu Ruohan smiled and shook her head, then called out to Ying Qing, "Ying Qing, ignore her and continue."
Song Ruyan glared at him back, "Once I'm healed, I'll take on a disciple and show him what a proper horse stance looks like."
Chu Ruohan smiled helplessly, picked up her teacup again, took a sip, and teased, "You're just a restless person. Once you're healed, I'm afraid you'll turn this Hongmeng Academy upside down."
"So what? I love martial arts and want to pass on my skills." Song Ruyan said indignantly, then suddenly changed the subject and looked at Chu Ruohan, "Young Madam, the skills I taught you have been abandoned and you don't practice them anymore."
Chu Ruohan was slightly taken aback, then smiled somewhat embarrassedly.
"I've been too busy with other things and haven't been able to practice properly. I'll definitely practice more when I have some free time."
"Hmph, don't forget what you said." Song Ruyan crossed her arms, feigning seriousness. "She was the first disciple I taught."
"well……"
Song Ruyan suddenly leaned closer and whispered mysteriously, "Have you noticed that Dr. Qian has been acting strangely lately?"
Chu Ruohan raised an eyebrow, her expression somewhat subtle. How could she not be surprised?
“He deliberately avoids me and doesn’t say anything, but he blushes whenever he sees me.” Song Ruyan said, frowning with a face full of doubt.
Chu Ruohan didn't want to break the ice, but seeing the awkwardness between the two, she knew this couldn't go on, so she decided to tell her.
“You were so badly injured, it was Dr. Qian who bandaged you up.”
"I know, he saved my life, I owe him that debt..."
Song Ruyan waved her hand dismissively, but before she could finish speaking, she suddenly stopped, as if she had suddenly realized something, and her eyes widened.
"No, something's not right. You're not talking about bandaging someone while they're naked, are you?"
Chu Ruohan nodded gently, a slightly embarrassed blush appearing on her face: "The situation was urgent, and you were unconscious, so we had no choice but to..."
"Hey! What's the big deal?" Song Ruyan waved her hand dismissively and said nonchalantly.
There was no embarrassment on her face. "He's a doctor. Saving my life is the most important thing. So what if he examined me? It's not like I'll lose a piece of my flesh..."
They were women of the martial arts world, with forthright personalities and never bothered by formalities, so they didn't pay much attention to the separation of men and women.
The thought that Dr. Qian had been avoiding her lately made Song Ruyan frown.
Chu Ruohan was surprised by Song Ruyan's reaction. She had been worried that Song Ruyan would be ashamed and indignant and cause trouble, but she was surprised that Song Ruyan was so open-minded.
"No, I have to talk to him and make things clear, so he won't overthink it!"
Song Ruyan acted immediately, turning her wheelchair and rushing towards Dr. Qian's room.
Chu Ruohan watched her retreating figure, sighed helplessly, and silently prayed that nothing would go wrong.
When she arrived at Dr. Qian's door, Song Ruyan didn't knock. Instead, she shouted at the top of her lungs, "Dr. Qian, come out here!"
Dr. Qian was organizing medical books in his room when he heard the shout. His hand trembled, and he almost dropped the book in his hand.
His heart skipped a beat. He had only come back to get two medical books, and now there was nowhere to hide. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and open the door.
"Miss Song, what brings you here?" Doctor Qian asked, his head bowed, not daring to look Song Ruyan in the eye.
"What do you think?" Song Ruyan put her hands on her hips, looking displeased. "What's there to be ashamed of? You're a doctor, it's only right for you to treat and save lives. I should be thanking you properly!"
Dr. Qian stood there, stunned. She knew everything and didn't know how to respond.
"Alright, you old man, you're still pretty innocent. It's just looking at a body, don't get any ideas. And don't you dare avoid me again."
"Yes Yes……"
Dr. Qian nodded repeatedly, but a strange feeling welled up inside him. He couldn't tell if he felt relieved or a little disappointed.
She's being way too blunt...