As expected, as soon as the door opened, two heads poked in.
One was Tang Xiao, glaring, and the other was Doctor Shen, looking anxious, "King, Divine Doctor, has Marquis Lu been rescued?"
Doctor Shen, as Feng Xi Wu's personal physician, was naturally skilled.
Lu Zhen Ting was the first person to see him after the medical report was sent back. Knowing that Lu Qing Wan wanted to save Lu Zhen Ting, he had rushed over in a hurry.
When everyone arrived, they found that even Feng Xi Wu was shut out, which made him anxious.
He was almost in tears.
Lu Qing Wan was still wearing protective gear. "Doctor Shen and Regent, please come in. The rest, please wait outside for now."
As she spoke, she handed over two more sets of protective gear.
Doctor Shen eagerly took the clothes and rushed over, but couldn't figure out how to put them on, making him extremely anxious.
He looked back and saw his own King being helped by his Princess, which immediately made him feel sour. He whined and went to find Meng Sheng for help.
Feng Xi Wu was pushed in front of Lu Zhen Ting and was shocked to see Lu Zhen Ting's clothes completely stripped, with only a piece of white cloth covering him from below the neck to above the ankles.
He immediately frowned, "Do you save others in such a naked manner?"
"It depends on the situation. For major surgeries that require opening the chest or abdomen, we do this to avoid bacterial infection from clothing.
If the injury is to the limbs, or not as severe, then we don't need to undress completely."
Feng Xi Wu didn't hear anything else, only the words "undress completely."
His face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. He wanted to say something, but Doctor Shen exclaimed beside him.
"I have never seen such bold methods, but Doctor Lin, I am truly impressed by your skill!"
After taking Lu Zhen Ting's pulse, Doctor Shen's admiration for Lu Qing Wan was like a never-ending river.
He bowed ninety degrees.
Meng Tang was very flustered. Who was this person? Was he here to steal his master?
Lu Qing Wan smiled, "It's good that Doctor Shen doesn't think I'm reckless and scandalous."
Doctor Shen repeatedly shook his head. In the art of medicine, what mattered was not whether it was conventional or scandalous, but whether it could save lives. If it could, then you were a god!
Meng Tang couldn't help but nod in agreement, "That's right, Master. As long as it can save people, nothing else matters."
Since Lu Qing Wan dared to bring out those things, she was naturally prepared for any situation, but hearing these words still made her feel good.
With a slight curl of her lips, she said, "Your Highness, the patient is still very weak and cannot be moved for at least three days.
I will arrange the follow-up care and come back daily to check.
To avoid suspicion, shouldn't we go back and do what we're supposed to do?"
Lu Zhen Ting's special status, coupled with Feng Xi Wu, attracted the attention of half the court.
Especially since Feng Xi Wu had just gotten married, and the Emperor himself had sent people to arrange the wedding for the bride, it was already a spectacle. Everyone in the capital was watching how the three-day return visit would go. If they didn't show up, people would likely sniff their way to Bai Xing Lin within a few hours.
Feng Xi Wu understood Lu Qing Wan's thoughts and nodded, "I have already ordered people to prepare. We will go to the Marquis's manor later."
Even so, Lu Qing Wan always took a bath and changed her clothes after every surgery. It would also take time to get dressed for the three-day return visit. All in all, it would be close to noon by the time they were ready.
Yawning and stretching, she got into the carriage. They hadn't gone far when they saw an unexpected person.
"Mama Yang, where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?"
Lu Qing Wan, with her sharp eyes, called out to Mama Yang, who was rushing head down. Upon seeing the Regent's carriage, she quickly stepped forward to pay her respects, "This old servant greets the Regent and the Princess Consort."
"Mama Yang, weren't you at the Marquis's manor? Why are you in such a rush? Has something happened?"
Mama Yang ran too fast and was still panting. "Princess Consort, you don't know.
Your collateral relatives heard from somewhere that Marquis Zhaolie had fallen in battle. They broke into the Marquis's manor early this morning.
They said they wanted to fulfill their duty as a father to Marquis Zhaolie and entertain the Regent and the Princess Consort on his behalf. They are already seated in the Marquis's manor hall.
They are your elders, and even Marquis Zhaolie's elders. We couldn't stop them. Auntie Lan Yin sent this old servant to inform you so you could be prepared."
Lu Qing Wan's eyes narrowed slightly. "I understand. Mama Yang, you can go back now. Tell Aunties Lan Yin and Xu Guo to proceed as planned. Don't pay them any mind. The Prince and I will be there shortly."
Seeing that Feng Xi Wu did not object, Mama Yang understood. This Regent Princess Consort was not as neglected as the world wished. At least, the Regent was willing to accompany her back for the visit, and the Princess Consort speaking before him without any displeasure was already much better than many men in noble families.
Watching Mama Yang leave, Feng Xi Wu's expression turned serious. "Li Jin, go immediately and investigate where the news of Marquis Lu's injury originated.
If it hasn't spread yet, seal the news immediately and do not allow it to be disseminated."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Li Jin heard the command and left. Lu Qing Wan looked intently at Feng Xi Wu.
"As far as I know, my father's title was earned through his military achievements. It has nothing to do with the Lu family in the south of the city, right?"
The Lu family was also a prominent clan in Da Gan. Their ancestors had made significant contributions to the founding of the dynasty, thus receiving the title of Marquis Wenchang. This title had been passed down, making the family prosperous and glorious. However, with a large family, more disputes arose.
Lu Zhen Ting was the eldest son of the old Marquis Wenchang and his deceased wife, Madam Ning. Madam Ning died early, and the old Marquis Wenchang married Madam Zhang. Madam Zhang gave birth to four sons and three daughters, like a sow. How could Lu Zhen Ting have a place in the Marquis's manor?
One day, he was poisoned; another day, he fell into the water. The most serious incident was when the policy paper Lu Zhen Ting had prepared for the provincial examination was replaced with a seditious essay criticizing the Emperor and the court. The steward, who had watched Lu Zhen Ting grow up, risked his life to steal the document back before it could be presented to the Imperial College instructors. However, Lu Zhen Ting finally saw through the true faces of his so-called relatives and joined the army alone to save his life. He was away for eight years. When he returned, he had military merits and received the title of Marquis Zhaolie, but he never returned to the Marquis Zhaolie's manor.
There were thousands of speculations about this in the capital, but everyone had to admit that compared to the empty title of Marquis Wenchang, which was based on ancestral patronage and could be revoked at any time, Lu Zhen Ting's title was much more substantial.
Lu Qing Wan knew most of these things, even though they were widely discussed outside. After all, neither Lu Zhen Ting nor Princess An Yang were easy targets. These matters had been thoroughly investigated long ago.
Lu Qing Wan thought of the items she had found while organizing her dowry, and a mocking smile touched her lips. "Have someone return to the Prince's manor and retrieve the items from the hidden compartment of my jewelry box."
Feng Xi Wu raised an eyebrow, tapped the carriage wall, and Li Qing, who was following the carriage, quickly rode away. Feng Xi Wu then said, "Don't be nervous. With me here, they won't dare to be too presumptuous."
Lu Qing Wan nodded. Those people might not dare to be presumptuous towards Feng Xi Wu, but towards her, it was uncertain.