Sewing up a wound was simple for Lu Qing Wan, but Feng Xi Wu and Physician Shen, both typical people of ancient times, were mesmerized.
Feng Xi Wu was fine, but Physician Shen kept swallowing, "Although it's not the first time I've seen it, I still find it incredibly miraculous."
Lu Qing Wan, seeing he was a medical enthusiast, chuckled, "I've left a set of textbooks for Meng Tang and his son. After they're done, you can borrow them. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me."
"Really!"
Physician Shen was overjoyed.
Lu Qing Wan raised an eyebrow, "I can give you the textbooks, and I can teach you medical skills, but I have my conditions."
Physician Shen nodded repeatedly, "Princess, please speak!"
Lu Qing Wan smiled, "You must have heard that I plan to expand the Bai Bo Medical Hall. I intend to train all medical personnel ourselves, but I am short of people."
Physician Shen understood, "I understand, Princess. Rest assured, as long as you have the people and the venue, I will do my best to cultivate new talent. If you lack doctors, I can also introduce a few reliable ones."
This was truly great news. Lu Qing Wan smiled, "I've assigned Wu Ying and Li Su to handle this. Physician Shen, just go and find them. Tell your doctor friends that as long as their skills and character are up to par, my money will also be there."
Physician Shen chuckled gleefully.
The door was knocked. "Your Highness, Your Highness, the time has come."
It was approaching the third watch of noon, and Lu Zhen Shan and his son were to be beheaded!
Lu Qing Wan felt a touch of regret, "If only Father could witness those two mother and son being punished."
"It's the same if we witness it on behalf of our father-in-law."
Feng Xi Wu gently squeezed Lu Qing Wan's fingertips, "The deceased are gone. What's most important is that our father-in-law lives well."
"Your Highness is right."
Lu Qing Wan grabbed the armrest of the wheelchair, "I'm entrusting my father to Physician Shen. If the wound worsens or there are any complications, inform me immediately."
Physician Shen repeatedly agreed.
Lu Qing Wan then confidently pushed Feng Xi Wu out to observe the execution.
As Li Qing had said, the window seat offered a clear view of the execution ground. Lu Qing Wan looked at Madam Zhang kneeling there, barely alive. Lu Zhen Shan was still shamelessly crying out his innocence, wishing he could rush down and end that despicable mother and son himself.
When the appointed time arrived, the Minister of Punishment shouted, "The time is here! Prepare for execution!"
The executioner sprayed strong liquor onto the blade. Feng Xi Wu suddenly frowned.
Lu Qing Wan, with a hint of inappropriate amusement, asked, "Your Highness, what's with that expression? Surely the great God of War of Da Gan can't stand even this sight?"
Feng Xi Wu shook his head, "Look at those few people on the left side of the execution ground."
"There are so many people near the execution ground, how would I know who Your Highness is referring to?"
Lu Qing Wan said as she spoke, but her eyes involuntarily followed the direction Feng Xi Wu indicated, and her gaze immediately fixed.
"They don't look like ordinary people. What's wrong with those few individuals?"
"There's a big problem."
Feng Xi Wu beckoned Li Qing over, "The one in the middle should be the Third Prince of Bei Wei, Nie Ming Yang. Go and find out when they entered the city, where they are staying, and what they have been doing these past few days."
The secret infiltration of a foreign prince into the city was a major matter. Li Qing didn't dare to delay and dashed off.
Lu Qing Wan was also quite surprised, "Aren't the envoys supposed to arrive in the capital tomorrow? The Third Prince of Bei Wei sneaking into the city and coming to watch an execution… My mother's case is certainly sensational enough, but it shouldn't alarm the people of Bei Wei, should it?"
"If your mother were just the wife of the Marquis Zhao Lie's manor, she wouldn't alarm the people of Bei Wei. But she is also the Princess of Xi Liang, which makes this matter worth considering."
Feng Xi Wu tapped the armrest of the wheelchair rhythmically, "However, Nie Ming Yang shouldn't have the ability to foresee the future. This incident is likely a coincidence. He abandoned the envoy and entered the city secretly, so he must have other intentions."
Lu Qing Wan was puzzled, "But this is Shang Jing City. What business cannot be resolved outside? Why must they come all the way to Shang Jing City, where every corner is filled with Da Gan's eyes and ears?"
"That we cannot know."
Feng Xi Wu was drawn into thought by Lu Qing Wan's question.
Lian Yu, standing nearby, suddenly spoke, "The Longevity Festival is approaching. Your Highnesses, isn't it time to enter the capital?"
"Execute!"
The high-pitched shout of the supervising official interrupted everyone's thoughts.
As the executioner's blade fell, Lu Qing Wan's vision went black. Feng Xi Wu's deep voice echoed in her ears, "Don't look."
Lu Qing Wan's heart stirred, and she felt a sense of helplessness. After ten years undercover, what kind of bloody scenes hadn't she witnessed? Thinking back to the first time blood stained her hands, Feng Xi Wu was the first person to care if she would be frightened. Lu Qing Wan's heart warmed.
Her eyelashes fluttered slightly, and Feng Xi Wu suddenly let go of her hand, his tone a mix of playful reproach and concern, "It tickles."
Lu Zhen Shan and his son had already lost their heads. Lu Qing Wan only glanced once before Feng Xi Wu turned her head away, "Don't look, it's messy."
"Let's go back."
Lu Qing Wan withdrew her gaze, "I want to arrange my mother's burial."
"Do you wish for a simple or grand funeral? I will arrange it."
Feng Xi Wu said, maneuvering his wheelchair to prepare to leave.
"Everything should be simple."
Lu Qing Wan followed beside Feng Xi Wu, "I don't have many memories of my mother. I vaguely remember she didn't like extravagance. Besides, with the Longevity Festival approaching, it is already a great mercy from His Majesty that I could find out the truth at this time and clear my mother's name. I cannot be more demanding."
Emperor Jing You's fiftieth birthday was a grand occasion, with envoys from various countries attending. To hold a grand funeral at this time would undoubtedly be an attempt to provoke Emperor Jing You. No matter what Lu Qing Wan felt, she would not act impulsively at such a critical juncture.
"I've wronged you."
The more sensible Lu Qing Wan was, the more Feng Xi Wu felt guilty towards her.
"If you don't mind, I have an idea. Mother-in-law has already turned into a pile of bones, so she doesn't fear time. Would you be willing to postpone the funeral for a few days? That way, at least your mother's friends and relatives from her lifetime can send her off, and Father-in-law will have more time to recover."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
This time, Lu Qing Wan's thanks were sincere. Feng Xi Wu did not refuse.
"I will handle the funeral, you don't need to worry. You just focus on taking care of Father-in-law, so that he can send Mother-in-law off for the last time."
His mentioning it reminded Lu Qing Wan, "His external injuries are fine. But after he wakes up, will he have a qi deviation again?"
Although sedatives could be used, she knew nothing about the martial arts in this world. If she accidentally administered the wrong medicine, it would be disastrous for Lu Zhen Ting. Fortunately, Feng Xi Wu was very thoughtful, "Don't worry. When the streets are less crowded later, Lian Yu will personally escort Father-in-law back to the manor. He and Shen Ci will watch over Father-in-law until he is stable."
With that, Lu Qing Wan was reassured.