13 Did You Think of A Miracle? 4 (1/2)
”Then, please, Imperial Physician.” Wei Xuan could only capitulate, and he gestured for Feng Tian Mu to follow as he guided the latter to the Flowing Winds Residence.
”This way, to my residence.”
”…is there something Lord Minister wishes to impart to this one?” Feng Tian Mu raised an eyebrow as he inquired, his handsome face displaying a pleasant smile.
”Ah? Oh, no, nothing of what Imperial Physician Feng is worrying of,” Wei Xuan quickly replied.
”Imperial Physician arrived far quicker than we had known, hence my daughter is currently resting at this one's study.”
”Then it is for the best,” Feng Tian Mu nodded. ”It is encouraging to see Lord Minister to be so careful and affectionate towards his daughter. Benevolent parents shall birth a generous heart.”
”Why, thanking Imperial Physician for his praise,” The minister gave a quick bow, clasping his fist before his chest in gratitude. ”This minister only wishes for his daughter to live happily.”
”Benevolence and affection is indeed wise and magnanimous, but Lord Minister must always remember,” Feng Tian Mu's lips raised in a slight smile. ”Offending the emperor to care for one's daughter is not benevolence. One must always remember and adhere to the relationships and virtues of subject and official.”
”This official remembers,” Wei Xuan quickly acquiesced. ”Has His Imperial Majesty…decreed anything?”
As he spoke, the minister quickly directed a glance at the ever-smiling Imperial Physician. However, what greeted him instead was still that blank sheet of paper, greatly infuriating Wei Xuan that his hands twitched hidden in his sleeves.
Maintaining a cordial expression on his countenance, Wei Xuan awaited Feng Tian Mu's response, hoping to catch any hints. Unfortunately, the blank paper refused to reveal any hints whatsoever, much to his dismay.
”His Majesty…has declared you a caring father,” the Imperial Physician said. ”His Majesty wishes, however, for Lord Minister to quickly return to the palace whenever possible. This physician dares to assume that perhaps…there may be an imparting of a blessing?”
Blessing? Blessing his ass! Wei Xuan inwardly grumbled.
The emperor must be stewing in his anger as not only did he walk out before receiving permission, he also broke not just one but three critical regulations of Jiang'an on cultivation and martial arts. Rather than receiving a blessing, it would perhaps constitute the form of a severe punishment just short of execution. Nonetheless, the minister adopted a hopeful expression as he replied to the Imperial Physician.
”This minister hopes to receive His Majesty's blessing,” Wei Xuan said. ”A blessing by the emperor can indeed bring forth prosperity to a family's future generations…an honor that many wish to receive and covet.”
”That is indeed true,” Feng Tian Mu nodded. ”His Majesty's blessing can indeed bring forth tremendous prosperity to a family in Jiang'an, or perhaps in the entirety of Yong. However,” the physician took a sidelong glance at the minister.
”The ancients have always stated that a blessing is always double-sided, one of goodwill and the other of calamity. To digest and accept a blessing, one must first survive the transgressions of the incoming calamity.”
”Then this minister must hope that His Majesty's blessing doesn't exceed our capability,” the minister secretly wiped cold sweat trickling down his arm. ”After all, this one's family does not have much capability to…accept an imperial blessing.”
Wei Xuan no longer wished to speak with Feng Tian Mu, his senses screaming of cautiousness and wariness. He feared that if the young but astute physician and he were to converse for an extended period of time, he might unconsciously condemn his family into hell or reveal a terrible secret.
As they strolled along the winding pathways, admiring the flowers at a relaxed but brisk pace, Wei Xuan no longer deemed to talk with the Imperial Physician, instead quietly musing in his heart.
Gao Yun Zhi, have you completed your preparations? Your Senior Brother's nearly about to lose his calm here, ah!
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