Chapter 427: Memories of the Previous Life
Chapter 427: Memories of the Previous Life
Chen Long was vigilant, scanning his surroundings for any signs of movement. He whispered, "I'll handle them, you go ahead and leave."
Meng Qianqian replied, "No."
Chen Long said, "This is a good opportunity for me to infiltrate the Qianji Pavilion."
"The prison in Qianji Pavilion is far more brutal than the dungeon in the Commander's Mansion," Qianqian added, causing her to pause in surprise at her own words. How could she have spoken like that? Could it be that she had been to the prison in Qianji Pavilion before?
She couldn't recall anything.
What had happened in her past life?
"Sss..."
She tried hard to remember, but the more she thought, the more the fog in her mind thickened.
At that moment, a terrifying killing intent surged from all directions.
One, two, three...
Oh no, there were eight of them in total.
"Xiao Jiu, until you can ensure your safety, don't confront the Qianji Pavilion head-on. Qianji Pavilion is a place where dragons lie hidden, it's not as simple as the common folk believe."
Her maternal grandmother's warning flashed through her mind.
Qianqian clutched the Goddess Token.
With the token, she and Chen Long would be safe, but doing so would reveal her identity.
Their plan would have to change.
Should they fight their way out or use the token?
The former option would temporarily save them, but after alerting the Qianji Pavilion, they would undoubtedly launch a massive search for them in the capital.
Given Qianji Pavilion's influence, it was only a matter of time before they were discovered.
So, the third option was the only choice.
Although it was a risky move, the cost was minimal.
However, it would likely be a tough task for Lu Yuan.
"Wait!"
Meng Qianqian calmly stepped out from behind Chen Long and addressed the disciples of Qianji Pavilion with composure, "You want to lay hands on me? Do you know who I am?"
The leading fifth-rank disciple scoffed, "I don't care who you are! Impersonating the young miss's identity to deceive and defraud, you've committed a capital offense!"
Meng Qianqian gave a cold laugh, "Quite a bold statement! I've just learned that the young miss of Qianji Pavilion can disregard the law and abuse her authority in the common folk!
The disciple's expression turned apprehensive, "What nonsense are you spouting? Who's abusing their authority? Clearly, it's you who's impersonating the young miss—"
Meng Qianqian spoke indifferently, "If I've committed a crime, the authorities will decide my fate, not you."
The disciple mocked, "Go and fetch General Li! If I can't punish you, surely the generals of the Imperial City can!"
Meng Qianqian, unafraid, said, "Do you think he dares?"
The disciple signaled his junior disciple, who quickly went to fetch General Li.
The disciple asked, "General Li, what punishment does this person deserve for impersonating the young miss and deceiving others?"
General Li thought for a moment and replied, "The young miss is the wife of the Junwang, an extraordinary status. Anyone who dares to offend her in public can be executed."
Meng Qianqian unleashed her aura, "Execute me? Have you lost your mind? I am—"
"Been too long since you returned to the Imperial City, some people have forgotten their manners?"
A familiar female voice slowly echoed from behind them.
They turned to look.
The fifth-rank disciple was shocked, "Elder Yan?"
Qianqian and Chen Long were also surprised.
They never expected to encounter Elder Yan here.
But upon further thought, it made sense.
After all, she was an elder of Qianji Pavilion, and with the young miss of Qianji Pavilion getting married, how could she not return to offer her congratulations?
"Greetings, Elder Yan!"
The fifth-rank disciple led his juniors in paying respects to Madam Yan.
Madam Yan didn't even glance at them, her gaze fixed on Meng Qianqian's lips, chapped from the sun, "Rebel, what trouble have you caused for your teacher this time?"
The experts, within ten steps, ready to strike at any moment, froze.
Meng Qianqian blinked, understanding the unspoken message, and approached with a pitiful expression, "No, I was just following your will, practicing medicine with compassion and helping the world, right?"
The patient who had questioned Meng Qianqian earlier spoke up, "So, you're really a disciple of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion?"
Yan Madam's gaze swept across the crowd, "Are all these your patients?"
Meng Qianqian nodded obediently, "Master, my medical skills are quite good, aren't they?"
"Hmm."
Yan Madam nodded in approval.
The patients breathed a collective sigh of relief, their anxious hearts finally calming down.
A Fifth-Rank disciple asked with a mocking smile, "Elder Yan, when did you... take on a disciple? We haven't heard about it."
Yan Madam's voice turned cold, "Do I need to report my actions to you?"
The Fifth-Rank disciple's face paled in fear, "Disciple dares not!"
Yan Madam said, "You and Liuying are of the same generation. She's a year older than you. From now on, address her as Senior Sister when you see her."
"Oh."
Meng Qianqian nodded seriously.
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Yan Madam's words were meant for the patients to hear, as well as General Li and the hidden experts in the shadows.
She was indeed Senior Sister to Gongsun Liuying, and she hadn't lied earlier.
Yan Madam said to Meng Qianqian, "Your Senior Sister is busy, so I asked you to help. Instead, you almost got into a fight with someone."
The patient from earlier quickly spoke up, "Elder, please don't blame her. They were the ones who were unreasonable. The young lady has been treating us so well, and they rushed in and tried to grab her! It's so unfair!"
Several disciples felt embarrassed.
Yan Madam sat on the stone bench and said calmly, "Treat them. Let me see if your medical skills have improved."
"Oh."
Meng Qianqian continued treating the patients.
Yan Madam turned to General Li and his men, "Aren't you leaving? Do you also need treatment? Do you want my disciple to help you?"
General Li waved his hands frantically, "We dare not!"
The crowd dispersed.
The hidden experts in the shadows also withdrew.
After the last patient left, Yan Madam said to Meng Qianqian, "What were you thinking? Just now, were you planning to impersonate someone from the Crown Prince's Mansion?"
Meng Qianqian's eyes blinked, "Hmm."
Yan Madam said with a mix of exasperation and concern, "The Simple Prince has arrived at Safehaven Hospital. If you had impersonated someone from the Crown Prince's Mansion just now, I wouldn't have been able to save you!"
Meng Qianqian replied, "That was close."
Yan Madam looked at her, but she didn't seem scared, rather disappointed that her plan hadn't worked.
She couldn't help but think of Lu Yuan, "You two are really—"
A perfect match.
Chen Long bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Yan Madam, for your assistance."
Yan Madam finally softened her expression towards Chen Long and glared at Meng Qianqian, "From now on, no more such bold actions. You dare to impersonate anyone!"
Meng Qianqian obediently said, "I understand."
Meng Qianqian supported Yan Madam's arm, "Master, let's go back."
"Back to where?"
"The Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion."
"What did you call me?"
"Master."
"I'm not your master."
"Once a teacher, always a teacher. I don't care. You called me, so I am."
Yan Madam was left speechless. Was this girl not letting go?
She had to persist because she wanted to recover her memories of the Thousand Mechanisms Pavilion from her previous life.
Her intuition told her that there was something there that she needed to reclaim.
Happy New Year.
Thank you all for accompanying Fang Fang on a meaningful journey through 2023. In 2024, I will try to accept imperfect results, let go of work-related anxiety, and nurture the child within me.
It's wonderful to have met you all.
In 2025, let's all be happy.
(End of Chapter)
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