Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Chapter 504 Doctor Xus Legacy_1 (1/2)

Chapter 504: Chapter 504 Doctor Xu’s Legacy_1

Fifteen-year-old Wei Ruo’s body had matured, even the bandages she used to hide her curves were no longer effective as her womanly figure was becoming pronounced.

“Indeed, you are right, so I need a new female identity this time, a woman of average appearance will do.” Wei Ruo said.

“Understood.”

As Lin Fang was creating Wei Ruo’s new human skin mask, she reported to Wei Ruo about the events that recently happened in the court.

Wei Jinyi had instructed them to let Wei Ruo know about any matters outside, and they were to tell her everything in detail.

“By the way, Miss, during the morning court session yesterday, an Imperial Physician from Lord Qi’s camp publicly accused King Jing of plotting to assassinate King Rui, leading to a heated argument in the court.”

“What did the Emperor say?” Asked Wei Ruo.

“The Emperor ordered the Inspection Institute to thoroughly investigate this matter.” Lin Fang replied.

“I see.”

Wei Ruo was not worried about this issue, since her second brother had done it, he must have thought about how to handle the aftermath. It was unlikely they would be caught staging the assassination themselves.

Lin Fang continued, “The heir of the Loyal and Righteous Duke Duke Residence, your granduncle, has been dismissed for dereliction of duty.”

“I am not surprised.”

Xu Heyou’s death marked the end of the Wei Family’s potential to assist Qi Yansong.

It was only expected for Qi Yansong to punish the Wei family since they failed to help him.

Wei Yichen and Wei Mingting were untouchable, one was the new Top Scholar, and the other was a war hero who had won multiple battles. Qi Yansong would not be foolish enough to harm them openly.

Wei Minghong only held a minor and unimportant official function. If someone wanted to dismiss him, they could easily find an excuse and do so without much effort.

Wei Minghong and some members of the Wei family likely resented her by now.

Wei Ruo asked Lin Fang: “Have there been any news from the southeast coastithese days?”

She had limited ways to get real-time updates about the border conflict, and she had to rely on her own people to deliver the news. Nonetheless, by the time the news reached her it would already be about half a month old. Her second brother and his people had more timely information than her.

She wondered how her father and Brother Xiaoyong were doing.

“Guard Commander Wei once again successfully defended against the Japanese Pirates. It is said that Wei had set up defenses in advance, caught the enemy off guard, meaning the Anti-Japanese Army did not suffer any loss. Wei also was not injured.”

“Did you hear anything about a man called Xu Zhengyong in the army?”

“Master Xu is safe. The lord knew that Master Xu is your elder brother, so he specifically asked the messenger to inquire about him.” Lin Fang explained.

“That’s good.”

After some thought, Lin Fang continued, “In his recent report to the Emperor, Wei expressed his intention to counterattack Japan… However, he was opposed by a group of officials led by Lord Qi.” Lin Fang answered.

Wei Ruo’s eyes darkened slightly, and she asked, “What did the Emperor say?”

“The Emperor did not provide a response for now, but I heard from the lord that the likelihood of the Emperor’s disapproval is quite high.”

“I think so too.” Said Wei Ruo.

The original Emperor did not send troops to attack Japan until his death.