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Ten Miles of Red Makeup: The Medical Duel in Medicine King Valley
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My tone was sharp, like a needle, piercing through the festive atmosphere of the wedding and making Han Ziqing's expression even more unpleasant. The guests around us exchanged glances and whispered among themselves; they didn't know me, but they could sense the chill in my words.
"Of course I remember," Han Ziqing finally spoke, his tone calm, betraying no emotion, yet his clenched fists revealed his current feelings. He turned to Mr. Shi and nodded slightly, "Master, I indeed have a three-year agreement with this young lady. Today is not only a family gathering but also a day for competition."
Mr. Shi stroked his beard, a glint of excitement in his eyes as he announced loudly, "Today I shall bear witness. You two will use these Ten Thousand Medicinal Bones as your topic, identify their properties, write prescriptions, and ultimately determine the winner based on who can treat a patient!"
The crowd erupted in an uproar, guests whispering and debating among themselves. No one expected that this grand wedding would turn into a medical competition.
I let out a cold laugh and fixed my gaze on Han Ziqing. "Good, straightforward! Then let me see how much you've learned in these three years!" With that, I walked straight to the table and picked up a piece of Medicine Bone, examining it closely.
Han Ziqing took a deep breath and approached the table as well, picking up another piece of Medicine Bone with a focused and serious expression. The atmosphere between us instantly became tense.
"This piece is tiger bone; it is warm in nature, with a pungent and salty taste, and has the effects of strengthening bones, enhancing muscles, and invigorating blood..." I broke the silence first, my voice clear and confident as I spoke while placing the Medicine Bone back down smoothly without hesitation.
"This piece is deer antler; it is warm in nature, with a sweet and salty taste, and has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and strengthening bones..." Han Ziqing followed suit, his voice smooth as jade and equally confident.
Back and forth we went, quickly identifying dozens of types of Medicine Bones and writing down our prescriptions. Our medical skills left everyone present in awe; even Mr. Shi nodded repeatedly with admiration in his eyes.
"The auspicious time has arrived; the newlyweds shall bow to each other—" At that moment, the officiant's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting this thrilling competition.
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This unexpected interruption drew the attention of all the guests. I narrowed my eyes slightly and tossed the deer tendon back onto the table with a crisp clatter. The crowd fell silent instantly, all eyes turning to me. I paid no mind to them; instead, I stared directly at Han Ziqing with a playful smirk curling at the corners of my mouth.
"What's wrong, Mr. Han? Are you planning to back out?" My voice was not loud, but it was clear enough for everyone present to hear, laced with a hint of mockery and provocation.
Han Ziqing, dressed in wedding attire, showed no visible emotion on his handsome face. He furrowed his brow slightly, his gaze shifting between me and the high platform, as if weighing something. After a moment, he took a deep breath and turned to Mr. Shi, respectfully bowing. "Master, today is the joyous day for Wan'er and me; perhaps we could postpone this competition..."
Before he could finish his sentence, I interrupted him. "Mr. Han, have you forgotten that this three-year agreement was set by you? The auspicious time has arrived, yet you wish to postpone it. Is the Han family known for being so fickle and untrustworthy?"
I pressed on relentlessly, each word sharp as a dagger aimed directly at Han Ziqing's vulnerabilities.
The murmurs among the guests grew louder, and Han Ziqing's expression darkened further. He pressed his lips tightly together, his clenched fists trembling slightly, revealing the immense restraint he was exerting.
"Enough!" Mr. Shi, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up, his deep voice silencing the surrounding chatter. He slowly stood up, scanning the room before finally resting his gaze on me, his eyes filled with scrutiny and inquiry. "This young lady, today is Ziqing and Wan'er's wedding day; your aggressive stance seems rather unbecoming."
I chuckled lightly and replied with poise, "Mr. Shi is joking. My three-year agreement with Mr. Han culminates today in this duel; how can that be considered aggressive? It is Mr. Han who finds himself torn between a marriage contract and a promise—unsure of how to choose."
After I spoke, I provocatively glanced at Han Ziqing, hoping to see a flicker of panic or retreat on his face. However, he merely lowered his gaze slightly, concealing the emotions in his eyes.
"Ziqing," Mr. Shi spoke again, his tone tinged with helplessness and a sigh. "What do you intend to do?"
Han Ziqing remained silent for a moment before finally raising his head to meet my gaze with determination. He spoke each word clearly: "I will never go back on my word! Today, let us settle this matter with the Ten Thousand Medicinal Bones as the topic; you and I will compete!"
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