In the blink of an eye, seven or eight days passed, and Jiang Qing’s Broken Veins were completely healed.

He came to bid farewell to Xin Lin, as he was leaving for Hei Yao Castle that very day.

Before leaving, Xin Lin saw him off.

"Xin Lin, this parting, when we meet again, I’m afraid..."

On Jiang Qing’s handsome face, there was a hint of melancholy.

There were many things he wanted to say to Xin Lin, but when the words reached his lips, he couldn’t say them.

He knew that some words must forever remain hidden in his heart.

"Brother Jiang, don’t make it sound like we are parting as if it’s life and death. We will meet again sooner or later."

Xin Lin said with a smile, silently adding a sentence in her heart, if she could escape fate and live past the appointed time.

"There’s one more thing. A new owner has taken over the Taoyao Pavilion. I know you are still somewhat reluctant to let go of Taoyao Pavilion. Lord Dominator is not bad, just a bit mysterious. If you’re still interested in Taoyao Pavilion, you can take this letter and find her, saying that I introduced you. She still has business dealings with the Alchemy Hall, so she’ll probably give me some face. Moreover, she’s still in need of a Spiritual Delicacy Master. It’s a shame you have to attend the End of Year Assessment and the Little Eagle Chick Conference, otherwise, I could have recommended you properly."

Jiang Qing said with some regret.

Xin Lin verbally thanked Jiang Qing, but secretly rejoiced, as she knew Lord Dominator better than anyone else.

"Besides, if you need to find me, you can contact me through the Alchemy Hall. The Alchemy Halls across various countries and regions can all reach me."

Jiang Qing, not without worry, looked at Xin Lin.

In Longteng, his only concern now was the little fellow before him.

"Brother Jiang, rest assured."

Xin Lin nodded.

"Xin Lin... if there ever comes a day when you have nowhere to go, come find me. No matter the time, even if I have to become an enemy of the whole world, Brother Jiang will protect you."

Jiang Qing said one last sentence, and reluctantly turned his head away.

Xin Lin watched as Jiang Qing’s carriage left Purple Cloud City.

"Such a willingness to become an enemy of the world."

Gui Hu’s voice, as expected, came over.

"I can’t figure it out, what exactly did Brother Jiang do to offend you?"

Xin Lin pouted, and after seeing Jiang Qing off, she didn’t immediately return to Qingtian Academy. She wandered around the city for a while, buying some medicines and ingredients.

She planned to enter the palace to see Shi Fei.

That night, in the rush, she hadn’t had a chance to see Shi Fei.

Even though ghost soldiers were guarding, she heard from Little Xinzhuo that Shi Fei hadn’t been sleeping well lately, and the medicines prescribed by the Imperial Physicians were not very effective.

Xin Lin looked at the Spiritual Delicacies and selected a few second and third-rank Spiritual Food Soups, all for strengthening the foundation and nourishing the root, and for stabilizing the fetus. Xin Lin planned to instruct the Imperial Kitchen to stew a cup for Shi Fei daily.

Xin Lin walked down the street, carrying several bags full of medicinal herbs. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

After a few steps, she heard a commotion.

Xin Lin was not the type to enjoy crowds, and she walked away.

"Hold on."

Gui Hu suddenly stopped Xin Lin.

"Do you recognize them?"

Xin Lin was puzzled and followed Gui Hu’s voice.

Not far away, at a corner, a man with a frail appearance, seemingly a scholar, but with slightly sunken eyes indicative of indulgence, was pulling a woman.

The woman, with a bamboo hairpin and cloth skirt, looked worn but her beauty was undeniable.

Seeing the woman, Xin Lin couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

The woman was none other than the former oiran of Taoyao Pavilion who was once in the limelight.