The Empress Is Dead

When they exit the store, a man suddenly b.u.mped into Lin Xulian . The man got "knocked out" and hit a nearby stool that sells knives and other metal goods . He instantly screamed in pain while holding his stomach . The people around them screamed and watched with wide eyes when they noticed the blood flowing from his clutched stomach .

Another man immediately went to support the injured man and point his finger at Lin Xulian . "You! What did you do?! You hurt "my friend! You have to take responsibility!"

"N-no need . I am partly at fault too . I-it"s just my family is poor and we cannot afford the treatment for this . " The injured man said pitifully while still clutching his wound .

"Did you hear that?! You must compensate my friend"s medical expenses!" The other man exclaimed in a loud voice that caught the attention of the pa.s.sersby .
Lin Xulian just look at them in boredom . Being a doctor herself, she can differentiate human blood from animal"s blood . And the man"s "wound" reeks of goat"s blood . "I am a doctor . I will treat it instead . "

Hearing her words, the men panicked . They never expect that their victim this time is coincidentally a doctor . The two of them are con artists from the capital . But they are already wanted there so they went to this small town to hide . Also they choose this town because it is located at the border and a lot of travelers from neighboring countries pa.s.s through here . In other words, they have a lot of potential victims .

To salvage the situation, the "injured man" rejected her offer . "There is no need young master . I know you are in a rush to continue your journey . A few silver taels will do . "

Hearing the way she was addressed, Lin Xulian looked at her attire . She is still wearing the same red male robes when they left the palace . The silk cloth is of the highest quality . No need to mention the outer robes that has some little gold thread embroidered patterns . She really looked like a wealthy young master . No wonder they are trying to extort her .

But she is Lin Xulian . She is a con master . And she won"t allow anyone extort her instead . "No worries . We are not in a hurry . As a doctor and also as someone who "caused your injury" I have to take responsibility . " Lin Xulian said while trying to check the man"s injury .

Desperate, the other man blocked Lin Xulian . "Did you not hear him? Just pay and let him seek treatment from the town physician! We don"t know who you are and you look young . We can"t say for sure that you can treat him properly . He needs an experienced doctor!"

The bystanders agreed to the man"s argument and supported him . "That"s right, just pay up . The man is losing so much blood . He needs treatment urgently . "

"Don"t be stingy young man . And don"t use him for your practice . We"re talking about a life here . "

Seeing that the crowd is on their side, the other man regained his vigor and became aggressive . "See young man . Even the crowd agrees . Just pay up!" He said while trying to grab Lin Xulian by his collar .

But Rui blocked his way and pushed him down . He then unsheathed his short sword and point it on the man . Seeing this, the crowd screamed in alarm .

"Stop right there!" A valiant female voice interrupted the commotion . Lin Xulian looked at the source of the voice . She is clearly a beautiful woman in her early twenties but she is wearing a pink male robes with feminine flower designs . The contrast is both heroic and cute at the same time .

Seeing her, the crowd felt relieved as if a hero came . "Your highness! The princess is here!" Lin Xulian noticed that the men became nervous when the princess arrived .

"What"s with the commotion?!" The princess asked the crowd .

"Answering your highness, these two young masters b.u.mped into that man and caused his injuries but won"t pay for his treatment . " One of the bystanders answered .

The princess looked at the men with narrowed eyes . Then she faced Rui . Her eyes widened when she saw his gentle-looking and handsome face but she immediately regained her composure . "*cough* Young master can you put down your weapon? I am princess Xing Tanxing of the Zhixiang country . And it is my responsibility to keep the peace in this town . May we please settle this peacefully?" The princess said in a formal and authoritative manner .

Lin Xulian didn"t miss her reaction . Lin Xulian tapped Rui"s arm and asked him to withdraw his weapon . Rui wordlessly followed and agreed to let Lin Xulian settle the matter . Lin Xulian stepped forward and gave a bow to Xing Tanxing . "Greetings your highness . We don"t mean any harm . My brother was just short tempered and worried about me . "

"This princess understands young master . But the man is injured . No matter who is at fault, it is important to save a person"s life first before we push the blame on anyone . " Xing Tanxing said respectfully at Lin Xulian .

Lin Xulian appreciates the princess"s att.i.tude of not using her authority to pressure them to pay . She took out one gold tael and the men"s eyes shone with greed . But Lin Xulian"s next words dampened their excitement . "I will give them this gold tael for the man"s treatment . But I would like to see his "wounds" with my own eyes first . " Lin Xulian said the word wound with emphasis while looking at the men meaningfully .