Peasant Woman’s Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2431 - 2428: Persuasion

Do not allow her to go out again; meanwhile, send someone to keep an eye on the entrance, and be sure to resolve the matter with Zhao Xin.

After leaving the Huo Residence, Lu Sangqi walked straight toward Zhao Xin.

Zhao Xin had made a previous arrangement, realizing Lu Sangqi was absent, felt his efforts were wasted, a spectacle for no one, and harbored a hidden anger. Recently, upon seeing him, he smiled sinisterly.

"Doctor Lu is truly capable, his endurance is surprising to me..."

"I have a remedy that can alleviate your illness." Lu Sangqi interrupted him directly, "If Young Master Zhao is interested, why don’t we discuss it slowly at the tavern?"

"Why make such a fuss over a woman, isn’t that right?"

Zhao Xin was somewhat skeptical: "Do you really have a remedy? If you dare fool me, even as a Lu family member, I have ways to deal with you."

Lu Sangqi chuckled: "Young Master Zhao, I wouldn’t ruin my reputation as a doctor just for you. Besides, I’m talking about alleviation, not a cure, but that should suffice for you."

"After all, being cured would mean losing freedom, wouldn’t it?"

His words carried a hint, and Zhao Xin narrowed his eyes, clearly contemplating something.

Lu Sangqi also came prepared.

Though he hadn’t specifically inquired about the Zhao family’s situation, Zhao Xin has been unrestrained for many years, not just because he hasn’t provoked the wrong people, but also due to his illness, resulting in the Zhao family’s indulgence.

If Zhao Xin were cured, the Zhao family would likely break his leg themselves, rather than letting him roam free.

A sinister smile flickered on Zhao Xin’s face as he looked at Lu Sangqi, saying viciously, "Doctor Lu knows quite a bit, but if you dare deceive me, watch out..."

Lu Sangqi paid his warning no heed.

"In that case, please, Young Master Lu." Zhao Xin gestured for him to proceed.

Lu Sangqi walked calmly ahead.

Soon, Zhao Xin brought him to a room on the second floor of a tavern.

Lu Sangqi examined him.

Finally, he prescribed medicine, which, although not curing Zhao Xin’s illness, would prevent it from severely affecting him.

After receiving the medication, Zhao Xin had his servants verify it posed no harm to his body before allowing Lu Sangqi to leave.

"Young Master, about Young Master Qi..." The servant boy with him cautiously asked.

Zhao Xin sneered, "I agreed to go to the Huo Residence, but if Lu Sangqi won’t fall for it himself, should I forfeit the Earl’s Mansion’s face?"

"Just inform Young Master Qi that Lu Sangqi already knows their plan, and whatever they do next has nothing to do with me."

The servant boy nodded quickly.

Zhao Xin wasn’t foolish; Young Master Qi sought him out, not Minister Qi.

He’s simply acting for benefits, with no animosity toward either side.

If unsuccessful, at most he loses benefits; Qi family can’t hold him accountable, and if Qi family’s associates found out, it would be a laughingstock, undermining their influence.

Regarding the benefits given by the Qi family:

It’s merely some gold and silver, nothing compared to effective medication.

When Qi Yuan received news from the Zhao family,

he was so furious he shattered the teacup in the room, "Investigate what went wrong!"

"Is my Qi family a sieve, leaking every bit of information?"

Qi Yuan was infuriated but feared reporting the failure to Minister Qi, opting to privately seek others to handle Huo Ning.