Chapter 326: Looking for Fun
Lin Mu thought about it and couldn't help showing his joy and anticipation.
"If your cousin returns home, I will no longer be alone. As the saying goes, the beauty trap is full of inconveniences. If you marry Lord Feng, everyone will be happy."
Gao Jing expressed his sincere loyalty and forced himself to look reluctant, with a slightly stiff expression.
"Don't talk nonsense. I am determined not to marry her. As a minister of Yan, I will never betray the prince!"
Thinking of Feng Yihe's every smile, he felt longing for her again. He had no choice but to give Lin Mu another difficult problem.
"You go and persuade her. Once she changes her mind, I can express my feelings to her."
Lin Mu refused without thinking.
"I'm busy today, let's do it another day."
As the morning glow gradually brightened, Gao Jing slowly stood up and took the initiative to help turn off the lights.
The candlelight dimmed and disappeared in an instant. In this situation, he suddenly felt sentimental.
"Even if she changes her mind, she won't even look at me."
His scalp tensed up, and Lin Mu looked at his profile in astonishment, as if he had seen something rare, and he was extremely uncomfortable with the tenderness.
"If she doesn't want to look at you, you should look at her more and make up for her feelings."
Hearing the casual meaning of the words, Gao Jing slammed the table in anger.
"I'm telling you my secret, and you're joking!"
"I have kept this secret for a long time. You and I are the only ones who know about this."
Seeing that he was kept in the dark, Lin Mu calmly reminded him.
"Lord Feng has seen through it long ago and has used it several times, and you are still unaware."
Gao Jing was a bit stubborn and raised his eyes in dissatisfaction.
"Who said I was unaware? I was very cautious and never let her succeed."
Knowing that he understood and was just showing off, Lin Mu gave him some face.
"Fortunately, it's all harmless. Sir Gao, just be cautious."
Thinking of being used by her, Gao Jing felt depressed and even more gloomy.
He unsheathed the sword and handed it over, signaling Lin Mu.
"I can't sleep, you practice martial arts with me."
Recalling the scenes of practicing martial arts together in the old days, where every move was defeated miserably and every time he got beaten, Lin Mu still feels a little scared.
"I won't."
After receiving this sign of weakness, Gao Jing became very proud and smiled complacently.
"You're so useless."
His mind was filled with the tragic events of the past, and Lin Mu didn't even smile. He nodded and evaded the question with empty words.
"Mr. Gao is absolutely right."
Gao Jing looked down upon others, his arrogance was self-evident.
"You should learn from me, otherwise, how will you protect my cousin in the future?"
Lin Mu looked embarrassed and had no choice but to continue showing weakness.
"It's really impossible to learn."
Gao Jing put away his sword with satisfaction and made a leisurely suggestion.
"Then you can climb the mountain with me."
Lin Mu was patient, with a bitter look in his eyes.
"I can't climb."
Gao Jing turned and walked towards the door.
"Then I will go back to the palace and take up the post myself."
Finally, the turning point came. Lin Mu was pleasantly surprised and couldn't wait to see the guest off.
"Master Gao, take care."
Gao Jing looked back suddenly and asked for it as a matter of course.
"You stay with me."
Lin Mu's joy disappeared and he was replaced by a look of surprise.
"what?"
He hung his head, sighed, and turned to give advice.
"Since the prince has granted you leave, Master Gao should rest in peace and not return to guard duty."
Gao Jing sighed, turned around and sat down again, poured a cup of tea, and drank it in two gulps.
"Then what else can I do?"
Seeing that it was difficult to come by chance and he could only rely on himself, Lin Mu thought of a strategy quickly and after a while, he came up with an idea.
"At this hour, the gate of Yirenqingcheng is already bustling with people. Why don't you go there to enjoy some of the excitement? I heard that it is praised as a place that all men in the world yearn for. I think it is a place where both civil and military skills are combined, and it is very good at dealing with people. If you go there, you will definitely be satisfied."
Gao Jing's eyes were filled with disdain.
"But I heard that it's not a good place. Miss Ning Si is standing on the high platform, full of charm."
It turned out that he already knew it. Lin Mu suddenly realized it, but he was not discouraged.
"May I ask who told you about this?"
Gao Jing answered truthfully.
"Ms. Xu, daughter of Lord Xu, the Minister of Copper Affairs."
Lin Mu's pupils turned, and he pretended to think about it, and then he analyzed it in detail.
"It is normal that women cannot understand what men desire. As daughters of noble families, Fourth Miss Ning is a good businessman and has made a fortune. But what about Miss Xu? I don't need to say more. Lord Gao will understand that this is slander and jealousy."
Following his train of thought, Gao Jing felt that his words made sense and nodded repeatedly. He was convinced in an instant.
"Well, that makes sense; yes, she is jealous."
On second thought, he looked bewildered.
"But the prince said that you have to make an appointment in advance to watch the live broadcast."
Lin Mu's lips curled up as he realized his wish had come true.
"It's not difficult."
As he spoke, he opened the medicine box, took out a prescription and handed it over.
"You can go and see Lord Fang by delivering the prescription. He will be able to make concessions then."
Gao Jing emphasized the request just now.
"You must stay by my side."
Lin Mu swore solemnly.
"Of course I have no choice but to do so."
Gao Jing felt something was wrong when he heard it so happily.
"So how are you going to get in?"
Lin Mu smiled and acted harmless.
"I have my own way to get in. Sir Gao, please go in first. I will take my leave and then I will be there soon."
Gao Jing was half-believing and half-doubting, and asked a tentative question.
"You won't break your promise, will you?"
Lin Mu's eyes were determined and he denied it immediately.
"Don't dare."
"Lord An is the head of the Imperial Hospital, and he is very decisive. I have to follow the etiquette of asking for leave. I hope Lord Gao will understand."
Having been schemed and played tricks by him for so many years, Gao Jing had learned his lesson and would not be easily fooled.
"Then wait until dawn, and I will accompany you to the palace to ask for leave."
Lin Mu frowned, as if he had his own reasons.
"But Master's condition cannot be delayed."
He looked as if it were true, as if if he was a step late, Zhuang Shao would have died.
After a slight pause, he made a hypocritical suggestion.
"How about this? I'll go and deliver the prescription. Sir Gao, please ask for leave for me to go to the palace."
"If Lord An has misunderstood and angrily accuses me of asking for leave on my behalf and neglecting my duties, Lord Gao, please speak well of me and avoid a conflict. If he submits a petition and causes the emperor to be furious, I really don't know what to do."
Gao Jing looked worried.
"So troublesome?"
Lin Mu felt that he had no choice, his eyes were slightly dazed, he looked exhausted and full of sorrow, and every word he said was touching.
"I am speaking from my heart, and it may seem disrespectful to your elders, please don't be offended, Lord Gao."
"First, we are both imperial physicians, but I am entrusted with important tasks, while he is doing nothing. Second, we are both legitimate children of the An family, and his younger brother, Lord An Pengyi, has been given important positions, while Lord An, as the eldest brother, has accomplished nothing. Even if he is angry, he is reluctant to vent his anger on his younger brother, so he naturally vents it all on me."
Gao Jing's brows were twisted and uncomfortable.
"This... is such a small place, where do all these schemes and calculations come from?"
Lin Mu sighed regretfully.
"Alas, the Imperial Hospital seems calm on the surface, but the situation is actually more complicated than that."
His eyes were deep as he met Gao Jing's gaze and gave him earnest admonitions, which was more than entrusting him with important matters.
"My life is in your hands, please don't take it lightly, Master Gao!"
Gao Jing was so frightened that he almost couldn't sit still.
"You...if you say that, I don't dare to enter the palace."
"Forget it, I'll go deliver the prescription first, you can't break the appointment!"
Lin Mu gave him a firm look.
"Master Gao, please be at ease."
After watching Gao Jing go away, Lin Mu closed the door, locked the windows and doors, made sure everything was safe, and went back to sleep peacefully.