Chapter 250 - 249 Xiao Dao is so arrogant
Qin Liuxi looked at the visitor, an old man with both hair and beard white with age. He was not dressed like a rich man but in a dark blue Taoist robe reminiscent of an immortal.
His ears were large and thick, his cheekbones prominent and high, his chin round, and his forehead bore the mark of nobility. This man must have once been a successful figure on the political stage, surnamed Wang, and from Qing State. Could it be the Wang Xiang who retired a few years ago?
It was said that he had not even reached seventy when he retired, and it was only after three requests that he was granted an honorable retirement. While he was in office, he was indeed considered a wise Prime Minister, with numerous students. Even after stepping down, the Holy Emperor still often thought of him and awarded him during festivals, which showed he was highly favored by the Holy Emperor.
Qin Liuxi’s eyes met with his, and she thought to herself that those who had served as Prime Minister were indeed astute. They knew when to let go, which ultimately benefited their descendants and caught the heart of the Holy Emperor.
However, she couldn’t help but notice that he might be slightly lacking in spirit due to illness, as his complexion was pale with a whitish hue while his lips were particularly red.
Moreover, just as the Qinglan Temple Master had said, he had a clean presence about him, free from any evil spirits.
Qin Liuxi was eager to try her hand.
"Temple Master." Prince Wang was assisted by a servant as he approached, bowing slightly: "I have come to bother you once again."
"There’s no need for formalities, Prince Wang," replied the Qinglan Temple Master, returning the bow and pointing to Qin Liuxi, "This is my Taoist niece, a disciple under the Qingping Temple from Ningzhou Licheng. She has a profound understanding of medicine and difficult diseases, so if you do not mind, letting her take your pulse might be worthwhile? Buqiu, this is the good man I have told you about."
"Old Prime Minister," Qin Liuxi bowed and performed a Taoist ceremony.
Wang Yanzheng, also known as Prince Wang, raised his eyebrows at this address and smiled, saying, "No one brought by the temple master is ever mediocre. I have no qualms about it, especially if it means curing my illness. I certainly don’t wish to be haunted by ghosts every day."