I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 309 Wang Yang

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Madam Wang Xi sat on the edge of the bed, exuding a listless aura.

His face was covered in rashes, making it impossible to discern his expression.

"Madam, are you feeling better?" Zhang Xian asked, a hint of disgust flashing across his face when he entered and saw Wang Xi's appearance.

Wang Xi ignored Zhang Xian, completely absorbed in his own thoughts.

"Madam, Imperial Physician Qu from the palace has arrived. Let him come in and examine your face."

"Madam, did you hear that? The imperial physicians have arrived. There must be a way to fix your face," Wang Xi's maid said excitedly.

Wang Xi also reacted; his eyes were no longer as dull as before.

"Alright, where is the imperial physician?" Wang Xi looked around the room.

“Madam, the imperial physician is outside. I will go and fetch him,” Zhang Xian said.

"No need, I'll go out myself." Wang Xi thought the imperial physician was invited by Zhang Xian, and felt a little touched.

“But…” Zhang Xian was clearly unwilling; there were other people outside, and how could Wang Xi’s face be shown in public?

"There are no 'buts'." Wang Xi left the house with the help of his maid.

Xiao Siyue and the others were waiting outside. When they heard the commotion, they turned their gazes and were all startled.

This is too serious! Wang Xi's face has no good skin at all; his whole face is swollen.

Xiao Siyue remained relatively calm, having seen such things before. However, Xi Ningzhi and Qu Yin had never seen anything like it before. They were so frightened that they dared not even breathe, thinking that if their faces looked like that, they would probably want to die.

"Greetings, Your Excellencies." Wang Xi bowed slightly in greeting.

“Mrs. Zhang.” Xiao Qinian’s expression remained unchanged as he spoke calmly.

County Magistrate Zhang introduced everyone to Madam Zhang again. When he learned that Xiao Siyue was the owner of Jiaoyan Pavilion, he lingered on Xiao Siyue for a long time, but did not say anything.

After Wang Xi came out, Physician Qu kept his eyes on her face.

After sitting down, Wang Xi looked at Physician Qu expectantly, hoping that he could cure her face, otherwise her life might be over.

Just as Physician Qu was about to get up to examine Wang Xi, he was interrupted by an angry voice.

"Little sister, that bastard is lying about how you're disfigured, I'm going to kill him!" A rugged-looking middle-aged man strode in from outside the door.

"Big Brother." Wang Xi looked at the newcomer in surprise.

"Big brother? Could this person be Wang Yang, the head of the Wang family?" Xiao Siyue looked at Wang Yang and then at Wang Xi. Are these two really siblings? Although Wang Xi's face was somewhat obscured, it was clear that she was a gentle and dignified woman. But Wang Yang, with his full beard and tall, strong build, looked like a bandit. They didn't seem like siblings at all; the difference was too great.

"Little sister, I heard you're disfigured. What happened to you?" Wang Yang asked Wang Xi with concern. Seeing the dense rashes on his sister's face, Wang Yang was furious. He knew how much his sister cherished her face.

"Little sister, tell me who did this, and I'll avenge you."

Xiao Siyue felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this. Although she hadn't done it, she had been dragged into it.

"Brother, don't be angry. We haven't found out yet," Wang Xi quickly comforted his hot-tempered older brother.

"We still haven't found out what Zhang Xian does for a living. He can't even handle such a simple matter." Wang Yang was clearly dissatisfied with his brother-in-law, Zhang Xian, otherwise he wouldn't have said it in front of so many people.

When Zhang Xian heard this, his expression froze, and a sinister glint flashed in his eyes. He thought, "Wait a minute, now is not the time to get angry."

"Brother is right. It's all my fault for not finding the murderer who hurt Madam," Zhang Xian said with a forced smile.

"Hmph." Wang Yang snorted and didn't look at his annoying brother-in-law anymore.

"Little sister, don't be afraid. Your big brother will go to the palace to fetch a royal physician for you. He'll definitely be able to cure your face," Wang Yang said, looking at his sister's disfigured face with heartache.

"Brother, the imperial physician has arrived and is about to examine me."

"Hmm?" Wang Yang then looked at the others, but was stunned when he saw Xiao Qinian. Why was this person here?

However, her younger sister was the most important, so she quickly shifted her gaze to Physician Qu: "Physician Qu, I didn't expect it to be you. Please take a look at my sister."

"You're too kind, Lord Wang. I'll take a look right away."

"Little sister, was Physician Qu invited by Zhang Xian? That's a good deed he did." Wang Yang gave Zhang Xian an approving look, which made Zhang Xian's eyes redden.

"Brother, I didn't invite Physician Qu." After all, Xiao Qinian was also there, so although it was a bit embarrassing, he had no choice but to explain.

"Who invited them?"

“I invited them,” Xiao Qinian said.

"Lord Xiao? You're the imperial physician you invited. Why are you here?" He didn't remember any relationship between Xiao Qinian and Zhang Xian, and what were the other people in the room doing, and why were they here?

"Oh, Lord Zhang said that your sister's face was damaged because of my daughter's shop, and he wants to deal with my daughter. That's why I invited Physician Qu to come and see if it's true," Xiao Qinian said simply.

Wang Yang looked at the several unfamiliar women sitting in the room. He remembered that Xiao Qinian's daughter was not yet married, so it must be this girl. This girl had harmed his sister.

Why? Did her sister offend this girl, or did Zhang Xian offend Xiao Qinian?

It's definitely not his sister; his sister is the kindest person imaginable.

But no matter what, he would never let anyone who dared to hurt his sister get away with it.

"Lord Xiao, I don't know how my sister offended you, that you would use such vicious methods to harm her." Wang Yang's face was gloomy, and his eyes swept over Xiao Siyue. Coupled with his burly figure, he was somewhat frightening.

Xiao Qinian gave Xiao Siyue a look that said not to be afraid, and looked at Wang Yang: "Lord Wang, it's best not to talk nonsense. Lord Zhang has investigated Jiaoyan Pavilion several times and there is no evidence to prove that your sister's face was damaged at Jiaoyan Pavilion."

"No?" Wang Yang looked at Zhang Xian.

“Brother, just as Lord Xiao said, I have not found any evidence.”

"Hmph, that was caused by your people. You had better give me an explanation. If you can't find out, I don't mind investigating myself."

"Yes, yes, elder brother, I will definitely give Madam and elder brother an explanation."

Wang Yang didn't want to look at Zhang Xian's obsequious face, so he shifted his gaze to Wang Xi and Doctor Qu.

Seeing Dr. Qu's furrowed brows, a chill ran down my spine. Was there no hope of curing my sister's face?

"Dr. Qu, how is my sister?"

"Yes, Madam Zhang's face is indeed a result of poisoning," said Doctor Qu.

"As expected, someone harmed my sister. Who is it?" Wang Yang's gaze swept over Xiao Siyue and then turned to the other people in the room.

"Can my sister's face still be cured?" Wang Yang asked again.

Wang Xi looked at Doctor Qu with a mixture of nervousness and fear.