"Moreover, didn't Ling'er go out to find a divine healer? She should be back soon. Once she returns, do we still need that Doctor Liu? She's a natural troublemaker. If she's dead, then so be it."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Gong's eyes sharpened, and he finally made up his mind.
"You may leave first, let me think carefully."
"Yes, this concubine takes her leave."
Seeing that her objective had been achieved, the woman obediently withdrew.
...
Under the dark moonlit night, a sprinting man halted outside Hongling Town, staring up at the not-so-high city wall before leaping onto it in one jump.
Meanwhile, Lin Caisang, who was in a makeshift hut, had just managed to deliver Constable Wei and a group of patients, allowing herself a moment of respite. She planned to rest a little before examining the blood in the bowl again.
All around her was peaceful, save for the chill brought by the cold wind brushing against her cheeks.
"Whew."