"Young master, could it be that Zhao Dahe took a bribe from someone and did it on purpose?" After Meng Yao left, a middle-aged man stepped out from behind the screen, frowning as he spoke. "Are you questioning my judgment of character?" Yun Ying’s voice was cold, devoid of any emotion. "I wouldn’t dare." The middle-aged man immediately lowered his head. "Doing it on purpose, that is certain. But it’s not Brother Dahe who did it on purpose, it’s the person behind it." Yun Ying said calmly, "In the end, this incident was something that implicated Brother Dahe because of me." Zhao Dahe may have offended someone, but those he had offended should not dare to be so blatant. "You go investigate." Yun Ying instructed the middle-aged man. "As you command." The middle-aged man respectfully retreated. Yun Ying sat by the window, his long fingers gently tapping the table, his face cold and stern, his eyes like frost. After this incident, he realized something: sometimes, constant retreat does not bring about peace but rather encourages further encroachment. They thought he was easy to bully, testing his limits again and again. Was he really easy to bully? He just didn’t bother to contend with them. Now, they had stepped on his bottom line. After leaving from Yun Ying’s place, Meng Yao visited the Hundred Herbs Hall again, picking up various medicines for promoting blood circulation, reducing bruising, and aiding the growth of broken bones. When the young guy at the medicine counter asked her, she didn’t hide it, saying Zhao Dahe had hurt his leg and needed these medicines. If this incident was the work of someone with intent, then surely someone was watching from the shadows. Spreading the news could also serve to confuse their vision. Let them think they have succeeded, to temporarily avoid further troubles. And the person behind it will certainly become complacent. After Meng Yao left, the news quickly reached the ears of the female shopkeeper and Lu Luoxing. Lu Luoxing immediately instructed someone to fetch various supplements, then after some thought, took Zhao Xiaohua along to visit Zhao Dahe. "Was it you who made a move?" Lu Tiannan asked the female shopkeeper. The female shopkeeper shook her head, "The young master wants to win over Meng Yao, how could I do such a foolish thing? It’s likely that Zhao Dahe was too flamboyant, became an eyesore, and thus suffered a malicious attack." "Not exactly flamboyant, Zhao Dahe topped the county examination. So, flamboyant or not, it’s not up to him. Being the top naturally attracts a lot of attention." The female shopkeeper said. "Is someone envious of him and afraid he’ll shine in the upcoming state examination, so they struck preemptively?" Although Lu Tiannan had never participated in the imperial exams, he knew there were many unspeakable rules. The female shopkeeper nodded, "That’s exactly the meaning." "That is truly despicable. Studying diligently all those years for the sake of succeeding in the exams and making a name for oneself. To shatter someone’s dreams is truly vicious! If luck is good, you might prepare for next time. If not, and become crippled, then the entire life’s ruined." Lu Tiannan lamented. "Lu Dongjia has already taken things to visit him." The female shopkeeper said. "Have some precious tonic herbs prepared for me, I should also go." Lu Tiannan said. Zhao Xiaohua and Wen Nuan returned home with reddened eyes. "Mother, what happened to my second brother?" Usually, they would bicker endlessly, but that didn’t mean they had bad feelings. As soon as she heard something happened to Zhao Dahe, she nearly panicked. "Master, I learned from the young guy at the medicine counter. Such a big matter, why didn’t you tell me? How is senior brother?" Lu Luoxing asked. "He’s inside, not seeing anyone." Meng Yao said sadly, "Injured by accident, he can only rest for now." "Accident? Fell down?" Lu Luoxing asked. "No, it was two groups fighting. He was passing by and, unfortunately, got caught up in it." Meng Yao said. "Could there be other hidden stories? Master, don’t worry, I’ll have someone investigate." Lu Luoxing said. "I don’t know either. We’ve only been in Qingzhou Prefecture for a few days, and haven’t offended anyone..." Meng Yao said. "I’ll send someone to check. If there’s any trickery, we definitely won’t miss it." Lu Luoxing said. She didn’t believe in accident in any way. "Yes, Ashing is right, it should be investigated. Haven’t offended anyone in Qingzhou Prefecture, but how about before? Ever offended anyone?" Lu Tiannan’s voice came before he did, "Master, you mustn’t hide anything from us." He had asked people on his way, and they pointed him the way, leading him directly there. "What are you here for?" Lu Luoxing frowned. "Is it allowed for you to care about senior brother and not me?" Lu Tiannan raised his eyebrows, "Master, these are nourishing herbs. Please accept them and use them to strengthen senior brother. As for the so-called accident, I’ll also have people investigate. Even if it was an accident, those people should not be let go. Also, should I persuade senior brother? As men, we should relate to each other better, right?" "The door is closed..." Meng Yao pointed at the tightly shut door. "I can persuade him from outside." Lu Tiannan said. Meng Yao did not refuse, and Lu Tiannan confidently went to the door, "Senior brother, as a man, temporary setbacks don’t mean anything. You can’t give up just because of a little setback. If you miss this exam, there’s always the next..." Originally, Lu Luoxing was frustrated that because she wasn’t a man, Lu Tiannan outshone her. Really? Thıs text ıs hosted at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵※𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾※𝙣𝙚𝙩 Would an injured, dejected person want to hear this? What kind of absurd ’a little setback’ is this! Is Lu Tiannan sure he’s persuading, and not gloating? The angry shout came from inside the room. Lu Tiannan’s lengthy speech abruptly ended. "He can’t listen right now, Tiannan, thank you." Meng Yao apologized, "Perhaps you should head back first? Once he’s calmed down, he definitely will listen to what you have to say." Lu Tiannan was embarrassed on the outside, furious internally. He brought nourishing herbs and preached sincerely, and got told to get lost? Ha, serves right, for getting injured. "I can understand senior brother’s current mood, then I’ll take my leave." Lu Tiannan said. "I won’t see you off, take care." Meng Yao said. "Let Xiaohua stay at home for a few days so she can spend more time with senior brother. Master, classes can be postponed." Lu Luoxing said. "The injury has been treated, and it is what it is, can’t be reversed. Now it’s up to him to accept the reality. Xiaohua staying home won’t help, better let her return with you and Wen Nuan. Keep an eye on her for me, don’t let her slack off. Also, if convenient, have her and Wen Nuan help out at the counter more, so they become more familiar with the various herbs." Meng Yao said. "Alright, I’ll arrange it." Lu Luoxing said. "I won’t see you off either, Xiaohua, don’t worry about your second brother, I’ll talk to him properly," Meng Yao said. "Second brother, don’t be sad." Zhao Xiaohua said through tears, "Mother’s medical skills are good, she’ll definitely cure you. At most, at most we’ll just delay by two years. You’re still so young, two years isn’t too long!"