He has no successor, and his family has ambitions but no ability to match them. Once he dies, the Western Xinjiang army will be torn apart, and the future of Western Xinjiang is worrying. What's more, Fang Huaiying, who he has finally found and may be qualified to inherit his title and military power, is forced to go to Beijing as a hostage because of the Lu family. Even if the Duke of Weiguo wants to avoid being overly worried and sick from overwork, it is impossible.
Fortunately, Fang Huaiying took advantage of the chaos in the capital to sneak back, and he can continue to train and observe this child whom he had been very optimistic about earlier.
As long as this child doesn't grow up astray and his character remains the same as before, then as long as God gives him another ten years, he won't have to worry about the stability of Western Xinjiang after his death.
There was hope that the biggest knot in his heart would be resolved. He then assigned some of the tasks at hand to his trusted subordinates, and he himself lived on the farm, away from his troublesome and foolish mother and those greedy brothers and nephews. The first step of the treatment plan - rest - was achieved by the Duke of Weiguo.
"Then wait until you move into the manor and I will remove the cold poison from your body."
"By the way, are there any doctors you trust who are good at acupuncture?"
Duke Wei nodded, "Yes."
There was an old military doctor in his military camp. Although his medical skills were not as good as those of the famous doctors and the imperial physicians in the palace, his acupuncture skills were well-known throughout the Western Xinjiang.
Yu Zizhen nodded. "Then please transfer him over. If he's not good at pulse diagnosis and medication, you can also transfer another doctor who is good at these."
Although nine out of ten doctors in Da Qi are all-rounders, the situation in the border areas is special, and Yu Zizhen thinks it is better for her to make it clear in advance.
"I will stay here for about twenty days. During this time, I can remove about 70% of the cold poison in your body."
"You can start taking the medicine and diet for your body now. Take them for about ten days, and then I will focus on treating the four hidden injuries on your right leg, left arm, and back."
Time is limited, and Yu Zizhen plans to use points to exchange with the system for some special medicines that Da Qi does not have.
"During this period, you must obey me regarding medication, acupuncture, diet, and daily routine."
Duke Weiguo didn't dare to promise, "I'll try my best."
He was the commander-in-chief of the Western Frontier Army. If the barbarians invaded en masse, he would have to go to the battlefield as long as he was still alive. At that time, treating his injuries and illnesses would not be within his consideration.
Yu Zizhen narrowed his eyes, "I can't do my best. Please put your family affairs aside for now. As for military affairs, even if the war on the border breaks out again, please stay in the central military tent and don't do the work of a vanguard as a commander."
Duke Wei laughed heartily, "I'll listen to the prince."
If it were a few years ago, he really wouldn't be so obedient, but who can blame him for not being able to do it now?
Now he has many trustworthy and capable people under his command who can be deployed. As for the work of boosting morale, he plans to leave it all to the prince Fang Huaiying in the future.
Thinking about it this way, it really didn't need for him, a "veteran", to lead the charge on the front line.
As for family matters, his children are all filial and sensible, and his difficult mother and brothers and nephews are far less important to him than the people of Western Xinjiang whom he has protected for so many years. He really doesn't want to spend more time and energy on them.
Waving over his trusted attendants, the Duke of Wei ordered one of them to fetch the skilled and trustworthy veteran military physician, "... and take the man directly to the farm thirty miles east of the city."
The man took the order and left. The Duke of Wei then instructed another person, "Go and have someone pack up. We will set out for the farm in an hour."
Upon hearing this, the Duke's House's chief steward hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Duke, what about the old lady and the second and third masters..."
The Duke of Wei thought for a moment and said, "Let's keep my whereabouts a secret for now, and continue to provide them with daily supplies as usual."
His most important task now is to recover his health, and other things can be put aside for the time being.
However, in order to quickly and easily separate the families of his second and third brothers, the Duke of Wei finally gave the Duke's Mansion's chief steward another instruction: "Prepare the account books, evidence, testimony, witnesses, and everything else. I'll need them when I return. Also, have someone keep an eye on them during this time. Don't let them cause any trouble while I'm away."
The chief steward responded solemnly. He knew that the Duke was no longer going to care about their brotherly relationship and was not going to allow the second and third masters' families to act arbitrarily in the Duke's Mansion.
As the Duke of Wei's staunchest confidant, he had actually been expecting the Duke of Wei to do this for a long time. After all, the Duke of Wei's brothers and nephews had no affection for him, only calculations.
The chief steward went out with full of fighting spirit, but just as he reached the gate of Duke Weiguo's courtyard, he came face to face with the old lady of Duke Weiguo's mansion who was supported by Duke Weiguo's legitimate daughter.
"My humble servant greets the old lady and the eldest daughter." The butler bowed to greet the two of them, and the relaxation and smile on his face disappeared at the same time.
The old lady of the Duke of Wei's Mansion had a sullen face and didn't even look at the butler who was as stubborn as a rock.
The Duke of Wei's daughter, with a gentle expression, nodded slightly at him and said, "Uncle He, there's no need to be so polite."
The old lady of the Duke of Weiguo's Mansion snorted coldly, very dissatisfied with her granddaughter's kind attitude towards a servant.
She walked in with a stern face and without looking around.
The servant who had already rushed to report the news to the Duke of Wei when he saw her from afar bowed to her in the middle of the courtyard and said, "Old Madam, the Duke invites you in."
The old lady of the Duke of Weiguo's Mansion ignored this tactless servant who also only listened to her eldest son. She had a sullen face and banged her cane on the flat bluestone floor under her feet, making it clear that she had no good intentions.
Yu Zizhen had no interest in getting involved in the affairs of the Duke of Wei's mansion. She put away the treatment plan she had just shown the Duke of Wei and said, "Please take care of your health, Duke, and try not to let your mood swings get too extreme."
After giving these instructions, she bowed to Duke Weiguo and Fang Huaiying, then turned around and walked out of the hall.
Duke Weiguo bowed in return, and Fang Huaiying hurriedly stood up to see Yu Zizhen out.
The two of them ran into the old lady of the Duke of Wei's mansion on the steps. Fang Huaiying bowed as if by reflex, "Huaiying greets the old lady, and greets elder sister."
The old lady of the Duke of Wei's mansion frowned, and looked at Fang Huaiying as if she were looking at something disgusting and dirty. However, the Duke of Wei's daughter, with tears in her eyes, looked surprised, "Huaiying, it really is you!"
Fang Huaiying was infected by her emotions, and an expression of excitement and joy appeared on his face.
He did not forget Yu Zizhen this time, but before he could open his mouth to introduce the two sides, the old lady of the Weiguo Mansion had already questioned him.
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