novelraw Chapter 1364 - 1444: Purely Platonic Friendship
Chapter 1364 - 1444: Purely Platonic Friendship
Shujun was lost in thought, when a rustling sound came from behind.
"Who!?"
He looked back, and soon saw the uneven snow surface shaking, and not long after, a man was getting up rubbing his neck.
Shujun: "???"
By this time, dusk had already fallen, but it was still possible to make out the silhouette of this man.
This man, tall and lean like a pine or cypress, his appearance was strikingly outstanding. He seemed a bit dazed, looking dazedly towards Shujun, suddenly revealing a dreamlike expression: "Liang Sanlang, Shujun??"
Shaking off the snow that covered him, this man had dark skin and looked somewhat unfamiliar, but his silhouette seemed familiar.
He carefully examined the man’s features, then said: "...Xiao Qingyao??"
He called out the other person’s name, still feeling a bit incredulous.
Xiao Qingyao also laughed, "Didn’t expect I was knocked out by robbers, abandoned here, and upon waking, I met an old acquaintance."
Xiao Qingyao rubbed his neck, limping towards Shujun.
Shujun was still a bit stunned, "Indeed... It truly is fate, haven’t seen you in a long time."
Isn’t it a long time indeed?
Years ago, Xiao Qingyao was the barefoot doctor of Kaoshan Village, he was a medical enthusiast and had a good relationship with his big brother. But later, when the Liang family moved regarding the matter with Pei Yu, this man disappeared, and he hadn’t been seen again for many years.
To speak of it, back then, because his wife was too close to this man, he had felt jealous.
Xiao Qingyao rubbed his hands and cozied up next to Liang Shujun to warm himself by the fire.
Shujun didn’t reject him, instead asked with a puzzled look, "In this cold weather, what are you doing here?"
Xiao Qingyao pulled a long face, "See that mountain to the west, that’s called Sky Mountain, I heard there was a snow lotus there, so I came. Who would have thought..."
Xiao Qingyao sighed, "It got snatched by someone else, and just as I was coming down the mountain, I ran into a gang of robbers, all my coach, horses, and silver tael got taken, but thankfully they didn’t take my life."
He jested in his misfortune, a scholar is of no use, though he had great medical skill, when faced with those robbers, he could only surrender. Fortunately, they only took his coach, horses, and silver tael and didn’t hurt him, otherwise, with his utter inability to even bind a chicken, he’d be in grave danger.
Shujun glanced at him twice, examining Xiao Qingyao’s face in the light of the fire. "Your skin seems much darker."
Xiao Qingyao’s eyes lit up at this, "I’ve concocted a kind of potion, if I darken my face, neck, and hands, unless I speak, even acquaintances would have a hard time recognizing me."
Shujun looked at him thoughtfully, "Are you married?"
"I’m a widower, who would want me."
"My wife treats us well, most importantly, her heart is only for us brothers," implying he shouldn’t mention his wife again, nor entertain any ideas about her!
Xiao Qingyao’s mouth twitched hard, "There’s pure friendship between me and Lady Dong!"
"Ha," he chuckled through his nose, "Brother Xiao, there’s a saying, ’It’s not the thief who’s feared, but the thief who harbors intent,’ my wife is beautiful, skilled in medicine, a home cook, she can enter the hall and the kitchen, and handle ruffians. Truly a rare woman of the world, I’m not surprised she’s admired."
Xiao Qingyao looked speechless, "By heaven’s conscience, I know I’m no match for Lady Dong, nor interested in vying for affection. I admire her medical skill, and nothing more."