Chapter 4965: Lady Xuanyuan Feng Jiu had been resting at the inn until late afternoon when she finally emerged. Though dusk had not yet fully fallen, night stalls had already been set up along the main street. As it was not yet the peak hour of the night market, the street was not particularly crowded. As she strolled along, she spotted Huangfu Xiao—the man she’d encountered at that dilapidated temple days ago—hurrying toward her. She continued walking at a leisurely pace without stopping, yet he bowed his hands in greeting before he even drew near. “Miss, I never imagined we’d meet again here.” Feng Jiu halted and looked at him, asking, “Is there something you need?” “Ever since we parted that day, I’ve wondered when I might see you again. Today, one of my household guards went out on an errand and saw you enter the inn. He returned specifically to report it to me. Upon hearing the news, I hurried here to pay my respects and invite you to my residence for a chat.” Huangfu Xiao spoke, but seeing her silence, he quickly added, “You see, my Huangfu family is one of the prominent clans in this city. With you here, I wish to offer you hospitality as a host. And also… I would like to ask you to examine my father.” Hearing this, Feng Jiu raised an eyebrow. “Diagnose? How did you conclude I’m a physician?” “I cannot say for certain, Huangfu Xiao,” he replied. “But witnessing your skill that day, and noticing the faint scent of medicine about you, led me to this assumption.” He added, “Whether or not you can cure my father, Huangfu Xiao would be eternally grateful.” Feng Jiu’s gaze flickered as she studied the man before her. His earlier warning had shown kindness. Now, encountering him again in this city, lending a hand seemed reasonable. Though, the matter she was about to attend to… After a moment’s thought, her expression shifted, and a faint smile touched her lips. “Lead the way.” Huangfu Xiao paused, taken aback. He hadn’t expected her to agree to such an abrupt invitation. His heart leapt with joy, and he immediately gestured, “Please follow me.” He then led the way himself. Though few people were on the street at that hour, this scene still drew curious whispers. “Isn’t that the head of the Huangfu family?” murmured one passerby. “Why is he being so respectful to that girl? She’s dressed in plain blue robes and looks quite ordinary—she certainly doesn’t seem like someone connected to a great family like the Huangfus!” Whispers rippled through the crowd. Meanwhile, Huangfu Xiao personally escorted Feng Jiu into the mansion. As night had fallen, he didn’t take her directly to his father’s quarters but invited her to wait in the main hall. “May I inquire about your noble surname, young lady?” he asked, his gaze resting on the elegantly composed woman in blue. The Huangfu family was a century-old noble house. Even cultivators from other prestigious families would scrutinize the manor upon entering. Yet this woman remained utterly composed—neither haughty nor humble—as if nothing within the estate could catch her attention. She seemed utterly ordinary. He began to suspect she might be descended from a similarly ancient lineage. Otherwise, her demeanor wouldn’t be so remarkably steady. Feng Jiu lifted her teacup, sipped lightly, then set it down. “My husband’s family name is Xuanyuan. You may simply address me as Lady Xuanyuan.” Huangfu Xiao froze upon hearing this, immediately rising with an apologetic tone. “I was unaware earlier and addressed you as ‘young lady.’ For my discourtesy, I beg Lady Xuanyuan’s forgiveness.” He hadn’t expected her to be married, for it was common among cultivators of higher cultivation to marry later in life.