Chapter 171 Liu Bowen's Problem
Chapter 171 Liu Bowen's Problem

In fact, it is normal to think about it. After all, the famous Earl of Sincerity Liu Bowen came from this village, and in his later years he returned to his hometown to live a secluded life.

Even so, it was inevitable that various high-ranking officials in Zhejiang Province would come over to build relationships, so the villagers supervised the big shots and became accustomed to it over time.

Not far away, a white-walled, red-tiled building nestled in the shade of a bamboo forest, which looked like a famous landmark, appeared in front of everyone.

The mansion was not big, and was even a bit simple and cramped, not even as luxurious as the residences of some local rich tycoons in the south of the Yangtze River.

Especially when they thought that Liu Bowen, who had been a powerful figure for most of his life, actually lived here, they couldn't help but feel an inexplicable feeling in their hearts.

Even Hu Weiyong, who wanted to kill Liu Bowen, could not help but feel great admiration when he saw that his mortal enemy Liu Bowen did not live a life of luxury after retiring.

He was born in a humble family but stirred up the world, yet in his later years he was content with a simple life.

Such qualities are something that even one's enemies would admire.

But admiration aside, Hu Weiyong represented not only his own interests, but also the countless Huaixi nobles behind him.

As long as Liu Bowen was alive, the Zhejiang East Group would not willingly submit.

The most important thing is that Hu Weiyong had worked with Liu Bowen for half his life and he knew too well how terrifying his mortal enemy was.

As long as Liu Bowen is alive, he will not be happy.

Therefore, when Zhu Yuanzhang issued an order for Hu Weiyong to bring the imperial physician to Qingtian, Hu Weiyong did not make any excuses or show any reluctance.

I came here directly just to see how serious Liu Bowen's illness was and whether he didn't have much time left!

"Prime Minister Hu, Imperial Doctor Hua, our accommodation is very simple. Please forgive us if we are not able to provide you with adequate hospitality."

When they arrived at the place, Liu Lian dismounted, bowed to everyone and apologized.

However, it was not known whether Liu Lian did it intentionally or unintentionally, but he actually treated Ye Xuan and other Jinyiwei as invisible air, just like Hua Yuan did at that time.

Hu Weiyong acted like an elder and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Brother Liu's family, all virtuous and honest officials willing to live in poverty, actually live in such a simple place. I am really ashamed!"

After some polite exchanges, the few of them entered Liu's residence one after another.

Ye Xuan and others were left behind, but no one cared about these Jinyiwei.

The courtyard was not big, and after a few steps, everyone arrived at a quiet study.

The study has a unique layout. It is a separate room with an open space outside the door.

It’s not entirely true to say that it’s an open space, because a small pond was dug in the middle of the space, and there were more than a dozen koi fish swimming happily in the pond.

However, seeing this beautiful scene, Ye Xuan frowned again.

Because the courtyard study was built almost against the mountain wall, water droplets were almost hanging on the leaves of plants everywhere, and the water mist around was so thick that it was difficult to see things ten meters away.

You know, it’s noon now!
When everyone was in the county town before, the sun was shining brightly and it felt hot.

But as soon as they arrived in this small village, everyone began to feel their palms and clothes were wet.

Standing outside the study, Liu Lian called out softly, "Dad, His Majesty is worried about your condition, so he asked Prime Minister Hu to bring Doctor Hua from the Imperial Hospital to treat you."

Soon after he finished speaking, a waiter pushed open the wooden door and said to Liu Lian respectfully, "Young Master, the master invites you and the gentlemen to come in and sit for a while." Liu Lian nodded and turned around to invite him.

Hu Weiyong took the lead and stepped into the study room first.

So Hua Yuan and Liu Lian also entered one after another. However, when it was Ye Xuan's turn, Hua Yuan sneered, "I heard that Lord Liu has a cold. Generally, patients with colds cannot stand polluted air."

"This study is small and can't accommodate so many of you."

Ye Xuan sneered and did not argue.

He just told Wang Feihu and others to wait outside the door, and he strode into the study without even looking at Hua Yuan's ugly face.

Hua Yuan was still chattering, "You are just a Jinyiwei, and you can't treat illnesses, so why are you here?"

Ye Xuan sneered and said: "Although I can't cure diseases, I can catch thieves!"

Hua Yuan was immediately furious, pointing at Ye Xuan and questioning: "I am the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital, who do you say is the thief?"

Ye Xuan shrugged, "Whoever gets excited is a thief. If you have nothing to hide, why get excited?"

Hua Yuan was about to get angry, but suddenly he whispered weakly, "This must be a senior from the Imperial Guards, right?"

Ye Xuan turned his head and saw a bed in the corner of the study. On the bed lay an old man with half-white hair, pale face and weak body.

Ye Xuan knew without thinking that this was the famous Liu Bowen.

Unexpectedly, in history, Liu Bowen, who was praised as a wise and resourceful man in almost all kinds of film and television works in later generations, turned out to be so weak in his later years. It seemed that a three-year-old child could kill Liu Bowen.

Ye Xuan couldn't help but sighed and said, "I am Ye Xuan, the captain of the Jinyiwei. I am honored to meet the Earl of Chengyi!"

"Hehe... ahem, we are guests, please sit down."

"Minister Hu, I am seriously ill and I am unable to get up. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

Hu Weiyong put on a friendly look and said with a smile, "Old Liu, you and I have served His Majesty side by side for half a lifetime. We are friends now. Do we still need to say these polite words?"

"Alright, alright, since you are so seriously ill, let Doctor Hua take your pulse!"

After saying that, he glanced at Hua Yuan.

Although Hua Yuan was older than Hu Weiyong and Liu Bowen, he did not dare to act presumptuously in front of these two men.

He could only wait for Ye Xuan angrily, then hurried to the bed, opened the medicine box, and began to diagnose Liu Bowen.

After a long time, Hua Yuan stroked his beard and said, "Strange, Lord Chengyi should just have caught a cold, and his pulse is also correct, but why can't he be cured?"

As he spoke, he asked for the prescriptions that Liu Bowen had been taking during this period. After reading them, although he was disdainful, he had to admit that there was nothing wrong with the treatments of these folk doctors.

None of them could figure it out, and Hua Yuan didn't want to be looked down upon by Hu Weiyong, Liu Bowen and others, so he spoke with a strong and confident look.

"Lord Chengyi just caught a cold. He has been waiting too long and his body is too weak, so he has not recovered. Wait for me to prescribe a few doses of the medicine and he will get better."

However, these words did not bring Hua Yuan the joy he had imagined. Instead, he saw a look of despair on Liu Lian's face, which made him feel surprised.

The doctor said there was no problem, but the son was not happy but looked like he had lost his parents. What did this mean?
(End of this chapter)