The Lucky Heiress

Chapter 488: Chapter 488 You are Clueless about your Own Daughter’s Affairs_1

The imperial physicians exchanged glances before designating Xing Jiang to respond on their behalf.

Xing Jiang reported to Qi Yansong, “Master Qi, the Third Young Master’s condition is very complex and severe. We need to observe him for another couple of days to confirm whether he can survive this critical stage.”

“Are you saying my son’s life is still at risk?” Qi Yansong felt as if he was surrounded by an icy chill.

Xing Jiang flinched, but he could only stand by his previous statement, “That is the current situation.”

“Bang-”

Qi Yansong’s hand heavily slapped the desk.

The sudden outburst frightened the imperial physicians, causing them to duck their heads even lower.

“If my son dies, I will make you incompetent doctors bury him! Even if you are imperial physicians, I can still take your lives!”

If anyone else had uttered such words, the imperial physicians would have disregarded it. As court-appointed officials who directly served the royal family, they held high positions. They were not easily threatened.

However, these words came from Master Qi, and they were left with no choice but to believe them.

“Master, rest assured, we will definitely ensure the young Master Qi’s survival,” Xing Jiang assured him.

“It had better be so!”

Qi Yansong swirled his robe and returned to the inner chamber to watch over his son.

After Qi Yansong had left, one of his colleagues quietly asked Xing Jiang, “Master Xing, we can’t guarantee the survival of the Third Young Master Qi! What if…”

Xing Jiang answered, “If the Third Young Master Qi dies, Master Qi will undoubtedly punish us severely. Regardless of whether we can save the Master Qi or not, it is better to reassure him for now so that we at least have a chance to survive.”

Xing Jiang’s analysis made sense, silencing the others.

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The Loyal and Righteous Duke Residence.

Instead of retiring early as usual, the Wei family gathered in the Shou’an Hall.

Madam Yun and Madam Bai recounted the day’s events at the Lu Residence.

Wei Qingwan stood in the back, her face pale.

The gruesome scene she witnessed today had terrified her. It was the first time in her life she had seen something so brutal.

Even more crucially, one of the badly injured was the familiar Master Qi!

She and Master Qi were forced to part ways, and although she was ready to become the Concubine of Prince Yu, she still held him in her heart.

Seeing her former beloved in such a tragic state, Wei Qingwan was deeply shaken and remained unsettled.

She was so preoccupied that she didn’t hear a word of what the Wei family elders were discussing.

After listening to Madam Yun and Madam Bai’s accounts, the Old Madam Wei sighed, “I had not expected such a major incident to occur. The Qi and Lu families are the most influential families in today’s court, with the Qi family excelling in literature and the Lu family in military affairs. They are like the left arm and right arm of the Emperor. If these two families are involved in the same accident, I’m afraid it would significantly impact the entire court.”

Wei Mingyong asked, “Mother, this Third Master Qi is Master Qi’s only remaining son. If something should happen to him, won’t the Qi family…”

“Do not speak nonsense. Some things are better understood and not spoken. Remember, walls have ears,” the Old Madam Wei warned.

Wei Mingyong quickly acknowledged her advice.

Wei Minghong asked, “Father, Mother, will this incident cause the Qi and Lu families to become estranged?”

Old Madam Wei analyzed, “This is hard to say. The incident took place at the Lu’s, giving the Qi family a reason to blame them for their lack of security. However, the cause of the accident was Master Qi’s Third Son, providing the Lu Family with a reason to blame the Qi family.”

“In that case, we need to urge Yichen to return from the Lu’s immediately and not maintain such close ties with them.” Wei Mingyong hastily advised.

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Old Madam Wei berated.

“Mother, I’m not talking nonsense. We are looking to improve ties with Master Qi. If he were to come into conflict with the Lu family and we continue to associate with them, Master Qi would be displeased,” Wei Mingyong explained.

“Yes, Mother. The Second Master is right. Now that Wanwan is set to become the Concubine of Prince Yu, we cannot get hold her back!” Bai instantly chimed in.

“Have you both decided to place all your bets on Prince Yu and the Qi family? Not leaving any backup plans?” Old Madam Wei asked.

“Mother, isn’t it clear? What other choices are there? Anyone with eyes can see that more than half of the court supports Prince Yu, and the Emperor also likes him a lot. Although King Jing is talented, he lacks support. Who else could possibly inherit the throne in the future other than Prince Yu?”

Wei Mingyong spoke confidently, as if he had already ascertained the outcome of this contest for inheritance.

Old Master Wei advised, “Although Prince Yu is indeed the most likely prince, we can’t afford to bank everything on him. The Lu family is not someone we should offend. We should wait and see. As for Yichen, staying with the Lu family is to take care of his schoolmate, the young Master Xiu. It has nothing to do with the Lu family’s master, there is nothing to worry about.”

Now that even the Old Master had spoken, the couple could only keep their silence.

Then Old Master Wei asked Madam Yun, “I heard you mention earlier that Ruoruo and the Old Madam Lu jointly treated the victims after the explosion. When did Ruoruo learn medical skills?”

This question left Madam Yun dumbfounded, and she did not know how to respond.

Bai added from the side, “Yes, Little Sister Three, do share with us. When did Ruoruo start studying medicine? And when did she save the young Master Lu’s life? And who is this good friend who could send her thyme and rare, high-class fabrics?”

“I don’t know,” Madam Yun replied after some thought.

“Why don’t you know? Ruoruo is your own daughter, after all!” Madam Bai probed.

“Ruoruo lived in the Huzhou Prefecture countryside for thirteen years. I am not clear on what she did in those years. When I had someone inquire with the He family about her situation, they only mentioned that Ruoruo’s health was not good and had been sent to the countryside to recuperate,” Madam Yun replied quietly with her head bowed down.

“It seems that our eldest daughter is very capable. She supposedly went to the countryside to recuperate but acquired some great skills. Most importantly, she never told you, her dear mother, about any of them,” Madam Bai mocked.

Wei Ruo was not only hiding her medical skills from them.

Today at the Lu residence, there were quite a few surprising things about Wei Ruo.

Madam Yun knew that Madam Bai was ridiculing her, but she had no way to defend herself since her understanding of Ruoruo was surprisingly minimal.

Old Master Wei reproached Madam Yun, “Ruoruo is your own daughter. As her mother, you should know everything about her. Especially the major events that your daughter-in-law just mentioned. Why aren’t you aware of these things beforehand?”