Chapter 237: Chapter 143: I’m Afraid This Lu Yuan Is Confused

After diagnosing Empress Ma, Lu Yuan returned directly to his residence.

He had already written down the herbal prescription before he left.

The prescription was handed over to the Imperial Hospital, and after studying it, the Imperial Physicians concluded that the formula was not toxic.

Whether the prescription was effective or not, at least it wouldn’t harm the body, so they proceeded to prepare the medicine according to the formula.

After all, the prescription hadn’t come from the Imperial Physicians. If Empress Ma ultimately died from her illness, they could completely shirk responsibility and let Lu Yuan become the scapegoat.

Lu Yuan was very confident in the prescription he had written.

As long as Empress Ma took the medicine he prescribed on schedule, she would show significant improvement within seven days.

And of course, if she continued to take it for a little over twenty days, Empress Ma’s illness would be completely cured.

Lu Yuan figured this matter was concluded. He wouldn’t have to wait for the Empress’s condition to improve; he could return to Taiping City.

On the way back, Lu Yuan looked at the diverse crowds on the streets and couldn’t help but marvel at the prosperity of the Imperial Capital.

However, Lu Yuan felt no attachment to this place.

’According to the course of history, the Lan Yu case and the subsequent Jingnan Rebellion should happen in the near future.’

’Right now, I can’t be sure if these events will actually occur.’ 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

’If this is truly the 15th year of Hongwu, then the Hu Weiyong case should have already happened.’

’But in the Divine Ling Empire, I’ve never heard of anyone named Hu Weiyong, nor has there been any large-scale bloodshed.’

Lu Yuan walked on, growing more puzzled as he went.

’What on earth is going on?’

’This world’s history is so similar to the Great Ming Dynasty, yet the post of Chancellor hasn’t been abolished.’

’Could it be that before the day I transmigrated, events didn’t follow the history of the Great Ming Dynasty?’

’And now, one could say I’m the one who saved Empress Ma.’

’With her benevolent heart, Empress Ma will surely stop the Emperor from wantonly killing the innocent.’

’Perhaps the Divine Ling Empire’s King Yan won’t rebel either.’

’Forget it. What’s the point of dwelling on all this?’

’All I need to do is live a good, simple life with my wife.’

’I’m already living a life of luxury, a life far above the common person.’

’I shouldn’t worry about these things anymore.’

The moment Lu Yuan returned to his residence, Su Liyan’s mother came forward to greet him. "Son-in-law, how did it go with the Empress today?"

Lu Yuan replied reassuringly, "Don’t worry, Mother. I’ve already examined the Empress. It’s nothing serious. I’ve prepared a prescription and left it with the Imperial Hospital."

"That’s good, that’s good." Su Liyan’s mother was relieved.

Lu Yuan entered their room to see Su Liyan tidying up. He hugged her from behind. "Let the servants handle these chores. You’re my woman; you don’t need to toil every day like you’re from a poor family."

Su Liyan stopped what she was doing and held Lu Yuan’s hands. "No matter what, I’m your wife. I’ll take care of your daily needs. I want to be the woman who supports you from behind the scenes."

’With a wife like this, what more could a man ask for?’

But Lu Yuan had barely had a moment to enjoy the embrace with Su Liyan.

Gu Gaoxu was shouting in the courtyard again. Lu Yuan walked out with a sigh and looked at him. "What is it now? You need me for something again?"

Gu Gaoxu said, "Brother Lu, you’re incredible! I heard you actually took down the imperial notice to treat the Empress. I thought you were just all talk! So, how’d it go?"

Lu Yuan recounted the whole story from beginning to end.

Gu Gaoxu couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up, praising him, "I never knew! Brother Lu, not only are your Martial Arts incredible, but you can also create such amazing gadgets."

Gu Gaoxu waved the telephone in his hand and continued, "And you even know medicine! You really must be the number one genius in the Divine Ling Empire."

Gu Gaoxu unleashed a barrage of flattery.

Lu Yuan interrupted him. "If you have something to say, just get to the point."

Gu Gaoxu took offense at that. "Hey, I’m just trying to be nice! I came to check on you. I was worried you wouldn’t be able to diagnose her and that the old Emperor would punish you. I didn’t dare just call you, since this telephone is a treasure. What if someone saw it, got jealous, and took it?"

Lu Yuan knew there were only a few telephones in existence. Gu Gaoxu didn’t want to show it off everywhere for fear that the old Emperor would take a liking to it. Then Gu Gaoxu would be without a phone to use again.

’Though, it’s not like it would be of any use to the old Emperor if he did take it. Who would he even call?’

Gu Gaoxu continued, "It’s good to know you’re okay. Since Empress Ma’s illness can be cured, there’s no need for us to stay here. Let’s pick a day and head back to Yandu to report this to my old man."

Lu Yuan said, "No, no, no. *You’re* going back to Yandu. *I’m* going back to Taiping City."

"Hey, what’s so great about Taiping City? Come back to Yandu with me. I’ll pull some strings, get you a high-ranking official position. At the very least, you can be an honored guest of my Yan Mansion with a high salary."

Lu Yuan refused.

"Brother Lu, you’re really not giving your little brother any face, huh? How about this: let’s spar again. If I beat you, you have to listen to me," Gu Gaoxu said with a grin.

"Hm? Fine. Let me see how far you’ve progressed with your *True Martial*." With that, Lu Yuan lunged forward.

"Hey, hey, hey! Why are you cheating this time? We haven’t even started yet!" Gu Gaoxu said, thrusting out his right fist to block the one barreling toward him from Lu Yuan.

THUD!

The two fists collided with a heavy thud. Both men felt the unyielding impact, as if they had just punched a solid stone wall.