Chapter 305: Chapter 245: Pharmacist’s Wish’s Drinking Time

Chang’an, Duke Jin’s Mansion.

Pharmacist’s Wish had just returned when she heard loud drums outside.

There was no one else in her courtyard, only Shidong and Wuqiu. Seeing her return, both Shidong and Wuqiu breathed a sigh of relief. Wuqiu smiled bitterly, "Miss, if you hadn’t come back, I wouldn’t know what to do."

"What’s going on?"

"Just now, Duke Yan, Duke Tang, Duke Wu, many generals, even people from the palace have all come. They’re waiting in the front hall. Without your orders, we dare not send them away."

"Why are they visiting so late?" Pharmacist’s Wish was shocked, thinking she had made a slip.

"We don’t know the details, but they all said only you can handle the matter." Wuqiu said.

So that’s it, Pharmacist’s Wish suddenly understood.

Now the Chang’an Military Mansion has lost the Locking Dragon Bodhisattva’s treasure and can’t catch the thief. Surely someone needs to face the anger of the Locking Dragon Bodhisattva, and the rank can’t be low. Otherwise, even if she kills one or two, it’s already merciful; the fear is she’ll implicate all the high-ranking officials in her anger.

Although the main city is safe, if the Foundation Establishment Zhenren wants to kill, would you dare to stick your neck out? Think of your family, your relatives; even if you’re allowed to take your own life, you’d still kneel down and bow!

In such situations, Pharmacist’s Wish became the only savior Chang’an could rely on. After all, in everyone’s eyes, Pharmacist’s Wish was the Locking Dragon Bodhisattva’s favorite. If she spoke a few kind words, maybe the Bodhisattva’s anger could be calmed, possibly saving countless lives.

Pharmacist’s Wish found it amusing; she had just taken the Exotic Iron, broken the prison, and rescued the Rabbit Heroine. Now they were actually turning to the true thief for help.

"Tell them to go home and say I’ve already gone to bed. If there’s anything, we’ll talk tomorrow." Pharmacist’s Wish refused without hesitation. In everyone’s eyes, she should be completely ignorant of the outside world right now, so the best response was not to get involved, preferably not even seeing the Locking Dragon Bodhisattva to avoid any slip.

After all, the Emperor and the Pillars of the Country are enemies who trapped and killed her father. Pharmacist’s Wish did not seek revenge because she felt it was her father’s deserved payback, but why would she help them? She’s not a good person; except for those she likes, Pharmacist’s Wish doesn’t care about anyone else’s life or death.

When Wuqiu returned, Shidong had already helped Pharmacist’s Wish to undress and untie her ponytail. Shidong inspected closely, "Miss, your hair seems a bit singed."

"Cut it." Pharmacist’s Wish said calmly, "Don’t spread it."

"Miss, didn’t you just go to see... ’that person’?" Shidong bent her little finger, giggling, "How did you end up playing with fire?"

"Such a chatty tongue; in the past, you’d be disciplined by the governess with a slap." Wuqiu glared at her, "The less we know, the better for Miss!"

"Got it, got it," Shidong mumbled, "but tonight you really scared me, Miss. Not just your underwear, even your outer clothes were soaked through; just a twist and they drip... Wuqiu, help Miss wipe her back while I get her a cup of water!"

Wuqiu took the bath ball, rolled up her sleeves, and scrubbed Pharmacist’s Wish’s back, as well as the armpits, under the breasts, and the inner sides of the knees where sweat easily accumulates. Pharmacist’s Wish looked at the maid who had been with her for more than ten years, thinking she probably understood something. After all, every time Pharmacist’s Wish set out, she needed them to mount and dismount her armor, plus the tasks at An Guo Temple and the dungeon both happened in Chang’an. Wuqiu wasn’t as daft as Shidong, so naturally, she had some suspicions internally.

But just as Wuqiu said, the less they knew, the better for everyone. Pharmacist’s Wish quietly enjoyed Wuqiu’s bathing, and after a simple rinse, she lay in a tub full of petals, feeling her body’s fatigue being released at that moment, unable to help but hum softly.

"Is it my imagination?" Shidong returned with a cup of water, chuckling, "It feels like Miss became a lot more alluring after meeting ’that person,’ and even hearing you makes my bones feel lighter."

Pharmacist’s Wish drank the cold water in one gulp, glancing at her, "Daring to mock Duke Jin, huh? No respect for elders."

"I’ll give myself a slap." Shidong immediately clapped her mouth, then ran behind Pharmacist’s Wish to massage her shoulders, "So what does our future husband look like? Is he handsome? Is his personality gentle or assertive?"

"Don’t speak nonsense." Pharmacist’s Wish said irritably, perhaps because of the hot bath making her face warm, "I just went to meet a friend, not what you’re thinking."

"But Miss, it’s the first time I’ve seen you change clothes to meet someone in so many years." This time, even Wuqiu couldn’t resist, "Just now you suddenly returned and asked us to help you match a nice outfit; Shidong and I were so surprised."

"And sprayed perfume!" Shidong added, "You never used it before, Miss. We didn’t know where to find it, luckily remembering someone sent over perfume from Hua Yue Pavilion some days ago."

"You two know I just sweated a lot," Pharmacist’s Wish said, "No matter what, I couldn’t meet someone with a sweaty appearance, right? It’s just the basic etiquette as Duke Jin."

"But why dress nicely?"

"Otherwise, should I ask you to dress me poorly?"

"What about the perfume?"

"I didn’t have time to bathe, so naturally, I needed to cover the sweat smell."

Wuqiu and Shidong exchanged a glance, covering their mouths and laughing. Pharmacist’s Wish glared at them, but now, soaked in the bath with a reddened face, the majesty of the young lady almost failed at this moment, so she sank into the water, watching bubbles burst on the surface.

Originally, Pharmacist’s Wish hadn’t thought much, but now pointed out by Wuqiu and Shidong, she felt a bit embarrassed, as if she changed clothes and sprayed perfume for an embrace deliberately.

But before the embrace, Pharmacist’s Wish hadn’t expected to do so, she even intended to express her gratitude, for the Rabbit Heroine, for the Return Order, for the Dragon and Snake Seven Kills... But when she dressed up and came out to see Yan Qing whispering with Shang Xinlei, she unconsciously changed her mind.

That’s right, I was supposed to express gratitude, why couldn’t I say it? Why must I be so awkward?

It must be because Yan Qing is too annoying.

Yes, he’s too annoying, Pharmacist’s Wish thought. It’s all because of his dog-headed mask, it irritates just to look at it, making me unable to express gratitude properly.

And this hug wasn’t a loss, allowing her to squeeze into the natural disaster organization with an Instructor’s identity. After understanding the effects of the Unity Lock and the Immortal Travel, Pharmacist’s Wish decided firmly to stay stubbornly in this organization, even being Yan Qing’s subordinate was fine, since it wasn’t necessary to follow his orders.

Besides, he’s a seller on the trading board, later she could use him for fencing or trading.

Pharmacist’s Wish suddenly realized, finding the root of her odd behavior.

No wonder I’d change clothes, spray perfume, and embrace him, originally it was my astonishing wisdom helping me stay in the natural disaster organization! He, such a lecher, only needs a little sweetness from Xiaoxiao to be bewildered completely.

Of course, it is for the natural disaster organization that I get close to him, otherwise, what reason could there be?

Though hugging him was quite comforting.

Realizing once again she’s still a bad woman, Pharmacist’s Wish relaxed immediately, nestled against the bathtub, grabbing the wine bottle beside her, drinking heartily. She’s bold drinking, indifferent to the wine spilling from her lips, dropping onto her rounded surface, sliding down the enchanting curves into the bathwater. These days her nerves were so tense she didn’t dare drink, now with the task completed, she finally indulged herself a little, Zhou Kingdom’s wine is the best.

Seeing Pharmacist’s Wish slightly tipsy, Shidong took the opportunity to ask, "Is he good-looking?"

"Not telling you."

"Is his family influential?"

"Not telling you."

"At least tell us his personality?"

"Super—disgusting, both lecherous and irritating." Pharmacist’s Wish shook her head, "Never met someone so terrible."

"Huh?" Wuqiu and Shidong were stupefied.

"Yet, sometimes there’s a bit of gentleness and assertiveness."

Pharmacist’s Wish finished the wine bottle, with the Third-Turn Messenger’s physique, this amount couldn’t intoxicate her, but she’s in good spirits, drunk without being tipsy.

I’m drinking, reflecting on tonight’s events.

Right now, what might you be thinking?

...

...

Yan Qing lay on the bed, legs crossed, putting them down, turning over to sleep, but soon changed positions again, tossing restlessly, unable to sleep.

He opened his eyes, sighed slowly, irritation saturating his voice.

"No way, I’m so fast, how come that kick couldn’t reach Red Snake just now?"