Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Chapter 310: Dunhuang Zhao Family

Doctor Wu, who was sitting beside the bed, did not answer immediately. Instead, he half-closed his eyes, tilted his head, and listened attentively. He looked like he was taking the patient's pulse seriously for a long time.

Generally speaking, doctors can prescribe medicine for minor illnesses and pains with just a glance, but if it is a serious illness... everyone assumes that the longer the doctor sees the patient, the more serious the condition will be.

Seeing that the doctor did not answer, his brows furrowed more and more. Zhao Sheng, the head of the Zhao family who asked the question, had a gloomy face and stared at his younger brother Zhao Shu who was trying to shrink himself. His gaze was like a substance, almost staring Zhao Shu to death.

But within a dozen breaths, Zhao Shu was sweating all over and could hardly stand. If it weren't for the younger generation and concubines present, he would have wanted to kneel down and beg for mercy.

Fortunately, Doctor Wu suddenly withdrew his hand and began to pack up his things silently. Seeing that his elder brother Zhao Sheng had finally withdrawn his gaze, Zhao Shu seemed to have found a life-saving straw and gasped heavily under pressure.

Qian, the concubine who was huddled even smaller behind him, was also covered in sweat. She tried to help him tremblingly, but was pushed away by Zhao Shu.

Qian knew very well that her husband was blaming her. She was not young. Although she was ten years younger than Zhao Shu, she was nearly forty years old.

At this age, as a concubine, she still has some status in the harem, but it is not enough to just be beautiful. She knows that if she wants to win back Zhao Shu's heart, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. As long as she can get through today...

"Doctor Wu, how is my wife?" Zhao Shu raised his arm and wiped his forehead casually, then asked anxiously.

Doctor Wu only glanced at him calmly, then turned to Zhao Sheng: "Master Zhao, please move."

Who would talk about a patient's condition at his bedside? Aren't you afraid that the patient's condition will worsen after listening? This Zhao family really has no rules at all.

Zhao Sheng pursed his lips tightly together, glared at Zhao Shu with sharp warning eyes, then turned around and followed Doctor Wu out.

"Second brother, I'm afraid second sister-in-law is in trouble. Do you want me to help tell the Liu family? And as for the Cui family, I'm afraid your niece is worried about them too. After all, she is her dear mother..." Zhao Ji looked at Zhao Sheng's back and talked to Zhao Shu. It sounded like he was concerned about his brother, but the brothers had known each other for decades. Who didn't know what kind of person the other was?

If Zhao Shuruo can't even tell whether he is sincere or just wants to see him suffer, he might as well hang himself with a rope!

"You are just a bastard, how can you be in charge?" Zhao Shu didn't dare to say a word to his elder brother, but he had nothing to be afraid of in front of Zhao Ji. After saying that, he flicked his sleeves and walked out quickly, suppressing his anger.

The Third Madam, Madam Sun, had a worried look on her face. Her eyes passed unnoticed over the mother and son pretending to be dead in the corner, and then she spoke to Zhao Ji, "My dear, I have a ginseng plant that is several decades old. Would you mind giving it to my second sister-in-law?"

Zhao Ji nodded in satisfaction: "That's right. Although it's not a very good thing, it's our gift after all. Go and get it now."

Sun's eyes moved slightly, and she nodded. Then she bowed to Wu, who was sitting expressionless beside her, and said, "Sister-in-law, I will take my leave now."

Mrs. Wu's lips were very thin. It was not known whether it was because she had been pursing them for years or if she was born that way. In any case, whenever she didn't speak, she looked mean.

At this moment, she looked at the third brother and his wife, and she always felt that the two of them might be up to something, but she was a little unsure, so she could only give them a neutral instruction: "It's not easy for the girls to marry away from home, so don't bother them with trivial matters. As elders, we should handle our own affairs well. What do you think?"

Sun still maintained her respectful look, lowered her head and responded compliantly, then turned around.

Unexpectedly, Wu suddenly said, "Why are you still standing there? If you don't drag Qian away, are our Zhao family rules just for show?"

After these words were spoken, Sun paused for a moment, her expression froze but she couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips.

Want to make an example of someone? She's not afraid.

Qian, who had been hiding herself, felt as if struck by lightning. She felt powerless all over and collapsed to the ground, opening her mouth to shout, "Lang..."

Unfortunately, although Wu was old, she was very quick: "Quickly shut her up! How can the Second Madam's peace be disturbed by such a lowly creature when she is ill?"

The servants in the room moved with shocking speed. They clamped Qian's arms, pinched her cheeks, stuffed her with cloth, and did so in a series of lightning-fast movements that blocked Qian's remaining words.

Zhao Zheng knelt on the ground and wanted to plead for his mother, but the moment his eyes met Wu's, he gave up, his shoulders drooped, and he turned his head away silently, not daring to look at Qian being dragged away.

My father is outside. With my father around, I can't hit him too hard.

He thought this way in an attempt to ease his guilt, but his heart was still hanging high and he couldn't let it go at all.

The scene just now made him realize that the Zhao family could not let Liu Manqiang die. His mother had gone too far...

In the yard outside, Zhao Shu was like a sick chicken that had been drenched by a storm. He listened to Zhao Sheng and Doctor Wu asking about Liu Manqiang's condition. He was not in the mood at all. Even when Qian was dragged out from beside him, he didn't even give her a glance.

"Zhao Changshi, I'm not exaggerating. The Second Madam's health has been deteriorating over the years. She already suffers from Qi deficiency and blood deficiency. The cold weather in Guazhou means she should be well cared for. How can you let her get so angry that she can't even eat properly? She should be more discerning about her diet than others!"

Doctor Wu's eyebrows couldn't help but rise as he spoke: "At least he was saved this time. If it happens again, Zhao Changshi doesn't need to ask someone to send me over. I am not a skilled doctor and I can't do anything."

"What are you talking about? How many years have we known each other? If you say your medical skills are not good, who in the whole Guazhou dares to say that their medical skills are good?"

People with ability are respected wherever they go, especially doctors.

Doctor Wu is very popular among the dignitaries in Guazhou. Who wouldn't ask him for help if they have any illness?

Even Zhao Sheng didn't dare to offend him easily.

After all, who can guarantee that they will never get sick in their lifetime? Especially in this bitter cold frontier?

After hearing that Liu Manqiang was fine this time, Zhao Sheng finally felt relieved: "You have been taking care of Liu's health all these years. You can't just give up now. You know that my niece married into the Cui family in Qinghe and hasn't been back for many years. My nephew is almost of marriageable age..."

He paused, forcing a smile on his face: "She must wait patiently to hear the good news from her grandson, otherwise she won't be able to rest in peace even if she really closes her eyes..."