Mountain Wanderer

Lu Tong spent seven years studying medicine in the mountains, but upon returning home, he found everything had changed.

His eldest sister, a victim of foul play, met a tragic end.
His elder brother, wrongfully imprisoned, languished in dungeons.
His father journeyed to the capital to seek justice, only to meet a watery demise on the road.
His mother, driven to madness overnight, perished in flames.

Lu Tong packed his medical kit and headed to the capital of Jingzhou.

'Debts must be repaid, and lives must be avenged!
'If there's no judge, then I'll be the judge from Hell!'

In the capital, noble families faced successive tragedies,
Commander Pei Yunxing quietly investigated the matter,
And suspicions fell on a young woman from the Renxin Medical Hall.
However...
Before he could find evidence,
The girl made her move against him first.

Smiling Under Lanterns

In the darkness, she couldn't see Pei Yunmeng's expression, she could only feel the hand she was holding was strong.


A light chuckle came from beside her ear, "Hold on tight."


The two headed toward the direction of the wooden bridge.


She didn't know how Pei Yunmeng managed it, but perhaps the Palace Front Office didn't select its talents solely based on looks. After all, he was quite capable. Though his pace wasn't fast, he walked very steadily. Sometimes when people who couldn't see the road bumped into them, he would quickly pull Lu Tong away, preventing her from falling.


Lu Tong gripped his arm tightly, letting him lead the way with peace of mind. Perhaps the sense of touch is magnified in the dark, his even breathing and the cool, faint scent on him became distinct, just like the colorful threads underfoot, densely entwined and surrounding them.


Chapter 207: Ties of Affection_2