63 – The Great Steward of the Wei Family

“This Wei family is the most prominent and influential family in the entire provincial city, but it’s not just an ordinary family within the county.”

“In fact, the influence of the Wei family is not only spread throughout the entire state, but it is also rumored to have sky-high connections even in the royal capital.”

“Young Master Lu, with such a large and powerful family, don’t you think I should be afraid?”

Hearing Ma Gu’s explanation, Lu Qing finally understood why Ma Gu was so reverent towards the Wei family.

However, he still had some doubts, “If the Wei family is so powerful, why is it residing in such a small county?”

“This, I am not clear about.” Ma Gu shook his head, “Perhaps it’s because Cang County is the birthplace of the Wei family.”

“Furthermore, as far as I know, most of the Wei family’s industries and influence have already been transferred to the state capital and the royal capital, leaving only an ancestral residence and some insignificant properties in the county.”

“However, the head of the Wei family has always resided in the ancestral residence, for reasons unknown.”

“Nevertheless, even if most of the Wei family’s industries have been transferred out, its status in the county remains unshakable by any other family.”

It seems the Wei family has some secrets.

Lu Qing pondered.

Otherwise, it’s hard to explain such peculiar behavior.

A reputable family head, preferring to stay in a small county rather than move to the more prosperous state capital or the royal capital.

However, no matter what the secret is, it’s not something he can probe into at this moment.

So Lu Qing directly skipped over this matter.

But hearing that the Wei family is so powerful made him relax a bit.

With the Wei family’s foundations, they surely wouldn’t be lacking in precious medicinal herbs.

As long as those two guards are swift enough and Young Master Wei can make it through tonight, his life should be saved.

In fact, the speed of those two guards was even faster than Lu Qing had anticipated.

Because there was a critically ill patient, and he didn’t know when his master would need help with brewing medicine, Lu Qing didn’t go home that night but stayed in the small courtyard on the mountainside.

At night, Lu Qing sat on a chair, holding Xiao Yan as he dozed off, while the little one slept soundly in his arms.

Suddenly, a commotion outside woke him up.

Seeing that Xiao Yan wasn’t awake, he carried her into his master’s room to let her sleep, then walked out.

Outside, the courtyard was brightly lit, filled with many people.

On both sides of the courtyard, more than ten burly men stood in two rows, holding lanterns, illuminating the place brightly.

Lu Qing saw Guard Li, with his head lowered, whispering something to a middle-aged man whose face exuded authority.

“You mean, the young master’s injuries are too severe to move freely?”

After hearing Guard Li’s report, the authoritative middle-aged man asked.

“Yes, Great Steward, Old Doctor Chen said that the young master’s condition is still not good. It’s best to let him rest here temporarily. When he wakes up and feels better, it would be best to return to the estate.” Guard Li replied.

“I want to go in and see the young master.”

The authoritative man, referred to as the Great Steward, did not immediately agree but made a request.

Guard Li immediately looked towards Old Doctor Chen.

The old doctor nodded, “Only one or two people can go in. Too many people would be bad for the young master, as it could invite malevolent energy into his body.”

Hearing this, the authoritative man immediately said, “You all wait outside, only I and Old Doctor Chen will go in.”

“Yes, Great Steward.”

Watching the two disappear into the room, Lu Qing’s eyes were filled with astonishment.

He muttered to himself, “Internal Organ Realm…”

In the sickroom, as soon as they reached the bedside and saw the pale-faced, closed-eyed, slightly cracked-lipped young master, the Wei family’s Great Steward’s heart tightened.

After inspecting the wound on the young master’s abdomen, his brows furrowed even more.

Before coming, he thought that the young master’s injuries were exaggerated by those two bastards to shirk responsibility.

It seems now that not only did those two scoundrels not lie, but they even understated the injuries.

What ‘life has been saved, and the condition is stable?’
Having some medical knowledge himself, the great steward could see clearly that the young master was truly on the brink of death, liable to breathe his last at any moment.

This was after the doctor’s treatment. It’s unimaginable what state the young master was in before.

Recalling his master’s instructions, the Wei family’s great steward turned around and bowed deeply to the old doctor.

“Many thanks to Old Doctor Chen for saving our young master’s life. The Wei family will forever remember this kindness.”

“There’s no need for that; I’m just doing my duty as a doctor,” the old doctor waved his hand. “Besides, your young master has not yet completely escaped danger. It’s too early to say such things.”

The Wei family great steward quickly replied, “I heard that the old doctor needed ginseng and Tianqi? Before coming, the master specially ordered me to bring a significant amount of medicinal herbs. Please come with me to select them.”

“Oh, you brought ginseng?”

The old doctor’s spirits lifted.

Although his medical skills were superb, even a clever woman cannot cook without rice. Without good medicinal herbs, his exceptional skills would be hard to apply.

The two returned to the courtyard.

“Bring the box up.”

At the great steward’s command, two men immediately carried a box forward.

Upon opening the box, inside were long boxes laid out one by one.

The Wei family great steward stepped forward and opened those boxes.

Inside were all top-quality, dried medicinal herbs.

Just the ginseng alone numbered over a dozen roots.

Lu Qing saw that a few of them were even larger than the two roots brought by the small black beast.

Lu Qing couldn’t help but marvel.

As expected of a great family, their foundation is truly deep. They can casually bring out so much century-old ginseng.

“Old Doctor Chen, these herbs are at your disposal. If it’s not enough, I’ll send someone back to the manor to get more,” the Wei family great steward said respectfully.

“I won’t need this much,” the old doctor chuckled, only taking a few boxes from the chest. Ginseng, polygonum, and Tianqi, among others, each taking one box.

“I’ll head to the pharmacy to prepare the medicine now. You’ve been running around and must be tired. Rest for a while, and if there’s any need, instruct my disciple,” the old doctor pointed to Lu Qing.

The Wei family great steward immediately bowed to Lu Qing: “Many thanks, young sir.”

“No trouble at all. Just call me if you need anything,” Lu Qing quickly returned the salute.

At the same time, Lu Qing marveled again.

As expected of a great family, this great steward clearly held a high and powerful position within the Wei family, commanding immense respect and authority.

Looking at Guard Li and the others’ attitude toward him, it was clear that their reverence was deeply ingrained in their bones.

Moreover, previously Lu Qing’s ability had detected that this great steward was actually a martial arts master at the Inner House realm.

But even such a person, when requesting help, could still be so humble, giving plenty of face to others, without any haughtiness or coercion.

With a steward possessing such demeanor, it’s no wonder the Wei family could develop from a county clan into a powerful family with influence everywhere.

Old Doctor Chen’s speed in preparing the medicine was fast. That very night, he had brewed the concoction.

Then, in front of the Wei family great steward, he fed the life-saving broth to the young master of the Wei family.

Once the bowl of medicinal soup was downed and after the old doctor stimulated its effects with acupuncture…

It wasn’t long before the Wei family great steward saw a hint of color finally appear on the young master’s pale face.

His breathing also became steadier, no longer faint as though lingering between life and death.

This change not only lifted the Wei family great steward’s spirits but also boosted his confidence in the old doctor.

Even more surprising for the great steward was that the next morning, as the sun began to rise…

He saw the young master’s eyelids move slightly.