Master Yao said, "Magistrate Kong, this matter is over. You can rest assured about our medical skills and need not worry. Why not come inside together for a cup of tea and some idle chat?"
Kong Li replied, "Master Yao invites, I dare not refuse." He cast a sidelong, cold glance at Li Xian, flicked his sleeve, scattering dust as he strode into the room.
The Yamen Runner cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, fellow healer, for your protection!" Li Xian replied, "It's nothing, I too despise such behavior."
The Yamen Runner sighed, "But by doing so, you've made Kong Li an enemy. Though he appears rough, he is narrow-minded and will surely find trouble for you in the future."
Li Xian said, "Let's not talk about this. Could you recount last night's events in detail? How is it that Kong Li has such a fiery temper? Is he always so furious whenever a thief escapes?"
