Chapter 662 - Chapter 662: Astronomical Consultation Fee
Chapter 662: Astronomical Consultation Fee
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Chu Qingzhi, stepping out of the study, approached Lu Lizhang, who was still simmering with residual anger. She cut to the chase, “To save the young master, you need to prepare five million taels of silver within a day.”
Lu Lizhang was momentarily stunned, doubting his ears, “What did you just say?”
Chu Qingzhi repeated calmly, “The fee to treat the young master is five million taels. If you are not interested in saving him, then pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Lu Lizhang stared at Chu Qingzhi. The anger that he had managed to extinguish with great difficulty started to burn fiercely. “Chu Qingzhi, you’re taking advantage of the situation!”
“Am I taking advantage of the situation?” Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Or can’t you take out so much money? Or do you not want to save your son at all?”
The expression on Lu Lizhang’s face soured, but as a lord, he quickly managed to regain his composure, “Are you certain you can cure Yice?”
“Absolutely, why else would i name such a price? However, 1 must remind you, your son has less than three days without treatment. You don’t have much time to deliberate.”
No wonder you dared to demand an exorbitant price! Lu Lizhang was furious, but he could not flare up. Be it on the surface or in the dark, Chu Qingzhi was not easy to deal with!
“As long as you save my son, I will definitely give you all the five million taels of silver.”
“I want to see silver at this time tomorrow.”
Lu Lizhang gritted his teeth. “Sure.”
Chu Qingzhi smiled happily. “Get the butler to prepare the herbs as soon as possible. The more we delay, the greater the suffering.”
Lu Lizhang really wanted to save his son. Since Chu Qingzhi had made a condition and promised to save Lu Yici, he immediately instructed his subordinates to prepare.
Wealth was abundant for him, but his son was irreplaceable.
Chu Qingzhi summoned Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang, seeing this rare case as an excellent educational moment for her disciples.
Yuan Hongjun and Bao Linjiang quickly rushed over. “Master.”
“Follow me.” Chu Qingzhi brought the two of them into Lu Yici’s room.
Yuan Hongjun said in embarrassment, “Master, we’ve all come to see Lu Yici, but we can’t treat his illness.”
Chu Qingzhi defended her two little disciples’ pride and said, “He’s not sick. Naturally, you guys can’t treat him.”
Yuan Hongjun hurriedly asked, “What is that?”
Chu Qingzhi said, “He was poisoned by a blood Gu.”
“Blood Gu?” Yuan Hongjun was stunned, “Southern border’s blood Gu?”
Bao Linjiang frowned. “Aren’t Gu worms only available in the southern border? Moreover, 1 heard that only witch doctors know how to remove Gu.”
Yuan Hongjun said with a bit of blind admiration, “Our master is an all-rounder. Naturally, he also knows the medical skills of witch doctors.”
“I don’t mean to doubt Master.” Bao Linjiang glanced at Yuan Hongjun. “On the other hand, aren’t you known as the Little Divine Doctor? Don’t you know how to remove Gu?”
Yuan Hongjun said, “In the past, when I was traveling, a witch doctor thought highly of me and said that she wanted to teach me her medical skills. However, I had to marry into her family. How could I marry into her family?”
Bao Linjiang said, “Can’t you find another witch doctor?”
Yuan Hongjun looked at him with disdain. “Oh, naive Little Abalone, witchery is generally passed down to females, not males, unless one marries into their family. Would you be willing?”
Bao Linjiang put on a serious expression. “For the sake of acquiring medical knowledge, I’d be willing to make that sacrifice.”
Yuan Hongjun scoffed, “Then be my guest next time.”
Disregarding Yuan Hongjun, Bao Linjiang turned to Chu Qingzhi, “Master, did you summon us to teach us new medical knowledge?”
“I haven’t studied witch medicine myself. However, if you’re keen on learning, I might visit the southern border, pick up the knowledge, and teach you later. For now, assist me in treating Lu Yice’s curse and start by familiarizing yourselves with it.”
“Yes.”
Yuan Hongjun moved closer as well.
“For now, we can’t proceed with the curse removal as the medicinal ingredients aren’t ready. Begin by examining his pulse and symptoms, and I’ll provide further explanations shortly.”
“Yes, Master.”
In the General’s Mansion.
Wu Yaqing entered the room and immediately noticed the tall figure standing by the window. The setting sun cast upon him did not bring warmth but rather a chill, “What’s wrong with you?”
“It’s nothing.” Lu Yichen turned around, “Why are you here?”
“I came to see you.” Wu Yaqing placed a food box on the table, “Come and eat?”
Lu Yichen’s gaze shifted to the four-tiered exquisite food box, “I don’t feel like eating. You should take the food to Qingzhi.”
Wu Yaqing quickly asked, “I’ve been looking for Qingzhi, where is she?”
“She’s at Lord Zhang’s place.”
“What?” Wu Yaqing’s voice rose in alarm, “Lu Lizhang is secretly after Brother Tang and Qingzhi. Isn’t she walking into a trap by going there?”
“Don’t worry, Qingzhi was invited to treat Lu Yice.”
“Lu Lizhang’s bias knows no bounds. It’d be better if Lu Yice died. Why treat him!” Wu Yaqing realized, “Was Qingzhi coerced? No, 1 must rescue her!”
As she spoke, she headed out to gather the Golden Guards and set off to rescue Qingzhi.
Seeing Wu Yaqing’s impulsive nature, Lu Yichen quickly stopped her, “Qingzhi asked me before she went. I agreed to it.”
Wu Yaqing was puzzled, “Lu Lizhang uses you for Lu Yice’s sake, why would you help him?”
Lu Yichen fell silent for a moment, “Lu Yice once saved me.”
“What?” Wu Yaqing was surprised, “He saved you? When did he save you?”
“When I was under ten.” Lu Yichen was reluctant to revisit the past, but he earnestly responded to Wu Yaqing’s inquiry.
“He knew about you that early?”
Lu Yichen nodded, “My mother never hid me, so he’s known of my existence since he could remember.”
“Your mother was a good mother; it’s just the father who’s beyond redemption.” Wu Yaqing couldn’t help but think of her own father, who would sacrifice her for his interests. She could sympathize with Lu Yichen.
Lu Yichen changed the subject, “Let’s not talk about him. Go and bring the food to Qingzhi.”
“Alright, I’m on my way.” Wu Yaqing patted the food box, “Everything in here is what you love to eat. Qingzhi doesn’t like these. I’ll order some of her favorites from the restaurant.”
At that moment, Lu Yichen felt as if Wu Yaqing was like a little sun, warming him thoroughly.
Lord Zhang did not mistreat Chu Qingzhi. Instead, they served her sumptuous meals as if she were the most honored guest.
Just as they were sitting down, Wu Yaqing arrived, bringing along two large boxes of food.
She whispered to Chu Qingzhi, “Don’t eat the food here. They’ve been wanting to kill you; what if the food is poisoned?”
Chu Qingzhi took the food box, placing the dishes on the table, “The food is not poisoned, but since you’ve brought some, we ll eat what you brought. Have you eaten yet? Join us.”
Wu Yaqing shook her head, “1 haven’t eaten yet..”