Chapter 265: Chapter 246: Cure Diseases and Even Deliver Babies!_2
Back when Liang Zhi had just reunited with Fu Zhen, he had brought over the carriage Liang Ning used to ride, which was when Fu Zhen discovered that her past belongings had been preserved by the Liang Family, even down to the carriage that Liang Ning used to ride, stored in her courtyard.
But Fu Zhen’s attention was on another matter: "What was your Fifth Uncle doing at your Granny’s courtyard?"
"I don’t know either. But I heard him asking my father about which items were missing from my Granny’s belongings and which were in Vice Minister Xu’s hands?"
Fu Zhen’s eyes flickered: "Did he really ask that?"
"Absolutely!" Liang Xuan patted his broad chest, "If I misquoted a single word, may the heavens forbid me from ever eating roast chicken legs again in this life!"
That was quite a fierce oath.
So it seems he’s telling the truth!
Fifth Uncle evaded her questions the night before, yet went directly to the Liang Family...
"Did you overhear anything else they said?"
Fu Zhen took out a plum cake from the small drawer and handed it to him.
Liang Xuan accepted the cake, thanked her, took a bite, and then said, "I didn’t hear them say much, but Fifth Uncle seemed very angry. As my father continued speaking, he too seemed to get a bit angry. I was afraid they’d catch me and vent their anger on me if they found out, so I left."
Fu Zhen didn’t say anything after listening.
For a moment, the only sound inside the carriage was Liang Xuan gently eating the cake, while the sounds of carriage wheels and bustling streets outside seemed far away.
...
The location of Prince Rong’s Mansion was naturally excellent, and the Zhe Family was nearby, with the five General Mansions also having built houses in this area. The Pei family’s villa wasn’t large, but its location was superb, offering privacy in and out.
The old military doctor was surnamed Lu, called Lu Chongyang, part of a family that has been military households for generations. He grew up in the army camps and was considered an old-timer, but his medical skills were quite good. Liang Ning and his group would return from battles with injuries every now and then, becoming as familiar with Lu Chongyang as brothers.
After the Northwest war was settled, the Lu family was commended for their service and have now been converted to official households and settled down in their ancestral home in Luoyang.
On the way, Guo Song said the old man was very unwilling to enter the capital, grumbling all the way. He found fault with everyone, but in the past, Pei Zhan was a marshal, so the old man dared not overstep, and never dared to bad-mouth Pei Zhan.
Fu Zhen brought two jars of wine, and upon getting off the carriage, she had someone carry the jars and accompany her inside.
Sure enough, Guo Song didn’t utter a word before they stepped over the threshold, and the cursing inside poured out: "I’ve swallowed sandstorms in the Northwest for over a decade. Just when I could finally go home and wait for a grandchild, they dragged me to this place again!
"Let’s be clear, I’m only staying half a month at most. Once those fourteen days are up, I’m leaving! Even if General Pei shows up, it’s no good!"
As his words fell, Fu Zhen stepped into the courtyard, where she saw a dozen or so maids and house servants standing, each holding tea, snacks, towels, fans, all standing proper and composed, as if they feared neglect.
Fu Zhen couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight.
The people in the courtyard turned and upon seeing her, heaved a sigh of relief: "The Young Madam is here! Wonderful!"
Fu Zhen led Liang Xuan forward, glancing at Lu Chongyang who was eyeing her, then at the row of people before her: "The way you are, of course, he has to scold. All of you withdraw and go to the General’s Mansion to replace them with a couple of house servants who’ve spent time in the Northwest, preferably ones who can cook good Northwestern dishes, and see if he still scolds."
Upon these words, Lu Chongyang’s eyes lit up: "Are you the wife of our marshal?"
Fu Zhen replied, "Do you think I am qualified?"
Lu Chongyang scrutinized her from head to toe and said, "Judging by your looks, you certainly are! But I wonder if you have the mettle. Our marshal is no ordinary person!"
Fu Zhen laughed, "Neither am I!"
After speaking, she reached back: "Bring the wine!"
The guards placed the two jars of wine on the stone table, and Fu Zhen patted the jar, saying: "Brought directly from the Northwest, untouched in its original seal, interested?"
Lu Chongyang, barely seated, immediately stood up again, his eyes practically shining: "Is it Wu Family Castle’s liquor?!"
"Indeed!"
"Bring a bowl!"
Lu Chongyang slapped open the wine seal, inhaled a large breath, and looked at Fu Zhen: "Young Madam, you’re being unfair, bringing me wine in broad daylight with no one to drink it with me, just to tease me!"
"Who said no one would drink with you?" Fu Zhen turned her head, "Bring two bowls!"