Lord, give up! Madam has too many vests

Chapter 279

The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight filtered through the sparse leaves, casting dappled shadows that added a touch of tranquility and mystery to the governor's garden.

Yan Lan stood alone, looking around warily.

Her skirt swayed gently in the night breeze, and her long hair was blown by the wind, clinging to her slightly nervous face.

Her slightly protruding belly was faintly visible under the hem of her skirt, adding a touch of soft maternal glow to her appearance.

After waiting for a while, Yan Lan was about to turn around and leave when she saw a tall figure slowly emerge from behind the trees.

He was a middle-aged man, about forty years old, with a tall and straight figure, standing like an ancient pine tree in the moonlight.

He wore a dark cloth robe, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, giving him a casual and relaxed air, a stark contrast to the glamorous formal attire of the guests attending the inauguration ceremony that evening.

His face was angular, with a high nose bridge, clear and cool eyes, and a calm and dignified look, yet with a hint of subtle peace.

Despite his simple attire, his demeanor commanded respect, as if he belonged to the tranquil night rather than the boisterous banquet.

"Are you a guest here for the inauguration ceremony? You've come to the wrong place."

The man's voice was deep and gentle, with a hint of unexpected laughter.

He stood in the moonlight, bowing his head slightly, his gaze falling on Yan Lan's slightly protruding belly, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

Yan Lan was slightly taken aback, then chuckled to herself that her earlier nervousness had been somewhat unnecessary.

She looked up and gave a faint smile.

"Excuse me, I just came out for some fresh air."

She spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of tenderness and apology.

The man's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, as if admiring a beautiful painting.

He nodded slightly, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips.

"There are a lot of people inside, and it gets really stuffy after a while. I came out for some fresh air."

After they finished speaking, they actually smiled at each other.

It seems that the other person, like me, is not used to the flattery in the banquet hall, which is why they escaped.

Yan Lan thought to himself.

Yan Lan carefully examined the man's expression.

His face was slightly pale, with a faint bluish tinge under his eyes, and a hint of fatigue showing between his brows.

She said softly.

"You don't look well. You must be very tired from your daily work. You should pay attention to nourishing your liver and spleen."

Her voice was soft and warm, as if carrying a spring breeze, making people feel warm inside.

The man paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He took another careful look at Yan Lan. Although she was young, she had a unique temperament.

He smiled slightly, a hint of curiosity in his voice: "You also know medicine?"

Yan Lan smiled gently.

"I only know a little bit about it."

You have a good physical constitution, but you must have suffered a serious injury in your early years. You must have been tormented by hidden ailments all these years, right?

The man's expression changed slightly.

He had always been in good health, but he had suffered a serious injury many years ago and almost died. Although his wife saved his life, he was left with a chronic ailment that even the most advanced medical technology in the world could not cure.

He hadn't expected that this young woman could spot his problem at a glance.

He nodded slightly, a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

"Thank you for the reminder, I will pay attention."

Yan Lan turned slightly to the side and pointed to the steaming hot spring behind her. A light mist rose from the surface of the water, making it appear hazy and mysterious under the moonlight.

"You can soak your feet like I just did."

Her voice was soft and gentle, as if she were sharing a helpful little secret.

"The hot spring water here has a moderate temperature and is rich in minerals, which is especially good for the body."

As she was speaking, a familiar voice called out from afar. Someone was calling her name, and judging from the voice, it should be Qin Shi. Yan Lan smiled slightly and turned to look in the direction of the voice. She saw Qin Shi walking briskly towards her. His figure appeared exceptionally tall in the moonlight, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry.

"My husband came to see me."

Yan Lan said softly, her tone gentle.

She tilted her head slightly, looking at the man before her, her eyes revealing a hint of sincerity.

"By the way, if you want to treat your hidden ailment, you can come to the small clinic across from the No. 1 Middle School to find me. My name is Yan Lan."

She smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a gentle strength, as if silently encouraging the other person.

The man nodded, then turned slightly and glanced in Qin Shi's direction.

Yan Lan nodded to the other person, then gently lifted her skirt and walked towards Qin Shi.

When Qin Shi saw Yan Lan walking towards him, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

He quickly went to meet her, reached out and took Yan Lan's hand, his brows furrowing slightly.

I've been looking for you everywhere.

"Have you met the First Commander?" Yan Lan asked curiously.

"The First Commander was unwell and didn't attend at all. Our First Commander is indeed a bit temperamental; he even had someone else represent him at the inauguration ceremony."

Qin Shi looked relieved.

After Qin Shi finished speaking, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he looked towards the distance.

Who were you just talking to?

His voice carried a hint of seriousness. With his exceptional eyesight, he had just glanced over and spotted a figure ahead, but it had vanished without a trace.

Yan Lan was stunned for a moment. She subconsciously turned around, only to find that there was no one behind her.

The man who was just standing there has quietly left, as if he had never been there at all.

She laughed.

"He's a guest."