novelden Chapter 157 Diagnosis
Chapter 157 Diagnosis
"Zhiwei! You are finally awake! My son!" Minister Lu stepped forward and held Lu Zhiwei's hand, tears in his eyes. His voice was trembling, and his eyes showed endless relief and worry.
Lu Zhiwei slowly opened his eyes, looked at his father's moist eyes, and forced a smile: "Dad, I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you."
Minister Lu wiped away the tears from his eyes and hugged him tightly, fearing that he would lose him again. After a long while, he loosened his arms and looked at Lu Zhiwei with a concerned look.
"Zhiwei, have you been feeling unwell recently? Why did you suddenly fall into a coma?" asked Minister Lu, frowning, as if blaming himself for not being able to discover his son's illness in time.
Lu Zhiwei shook his head gently and said, "Father, I'm fine. I'm just overworked and caught a cold. Please don't worry too much."
"Overworked? Why didn't you tell me earlier? If that's the case, how could I let you handle the affairs of the mansion alone?" Minister Lu looked at his son reproachfully, his heart full of guilt.
"Father, you care about me, but I don't want you to worry about me. The affairs in the mansion are busy, and as the eldest son, I should share your worries." Lu Zhiwei said in a firm tone, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
Minister Lu looked at his son with both relief and worry. He knew that his son had been smart and courageous since he was young, but he was too hardworking and always took responsibility too seriously. He was worried that his son would damage his health due to overwork.
"Zhi Wei, you have grown up now, and the affairs of the palace do need your assistance. But you should also know that the body is the capital of the revolution. If the body collapses, nothing will be possible." Minister Lu said earnestly.
Lu Zhiwei nodded silently, feeling deeply moved.
"Father, I will take care of my health, but please rest assured that I will do my best to assist you and make the Lu family prosperous." Lu Zhiwei's eyes were firm and his tone was sonorous.
Minister Lu looked at his son and felt moved.
He patted his son's shoulder and said, "Okay, in that case, I won't say anything more. But you have to remember that your health is the most important thing, and don't make me worry again."
"Yes, father." Lu Zhiwei responded respectfully.
On this day, Minister Lu was handling government affairs when a servant ran in hurriedly and said, "Sir, there is a man outside who claims to be your old friend and wants to see you."
Minister Lu frowned, put down the pen in his hand, and said, "Old friend? I haven't received any news. Who could this person be?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zhiwei immediately stood up and said, "Father, I'll go take a look." After that, he turned and walked out.
Minister Lu hurriedly said, "Stop the danger, be careful, and don't trust strangers easily."
"Yes, father." Lu Zhiwei responded and walked out of the study.
A moment later, Lu Zhiwei came in with a middle-aged man. The man was wearing a long blue gown, with a handsome face and elegant temperament. When he saw Minister Lu, he immediately stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Brother Lu, I haven't seen you for many years. How are you?"
Minister Lu looked at the man in front of him, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and asked: "May I ask who you are...?"
The man smiled and said, "My name is Lin Zixuan. Brother Lu and I used to work together in the martial arts world. It's been many years since we last met. Does Brother Lu still remember me?"
Minister Lu's eyes lit up, and he immediately shook Lin Zixuan's hand enthusiastically, saying, "It turns out to be Brother Lin! No wonder I felt that you looked familiar. I haven't seen you for many years, but Brother Lin is still as elegant as ever!"
Lin Zixuan smiled and replied, "Brother Lu, you are too kind. I am here to visit you today because I have something to ask of you."
Minister Lu said, "Brother Lin, please feel free to speak up. As long as I can do it, I will do my best."
Lin Zixuan looked at Minister Lu, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, and said: "I have something to ask of you, I hope Brother Lu can lend a hand."
Minister Lu said, "Brother Lin, please speak."
Lin Zixuan said: "In recent years, I have been traveling around the world and have made many friends. Among them is a knight named Zhao Yi. He unfortunately encountered an accident and is now seriously injured and in urgent need of treatment. I have sought out famous doctors, but they are all helpless. I heard that Brother Lu is proficient in medicine, so I came to ask for help."
Upon hearing this, Minister Lu immediately said, "Brother Lin, don't worry. As long as I can cure it, I will do my best."
Lin Zixuan looked at Minister Lu with gratitude and said, "I would like to thank Brother Lu in advance. Without further ado, I will bring Zhao Yi here right away."
Minister Lu said, "Thank you, Brother Lin. Zhiwei, you go with Brother Lin to pick up Zhao Yi, and be careful."
Lu Zhiwei responded, "Yes."
With a determined look in his eyes, he turned around and prepared to follow Lin Zixuan to leave. At this moment, a servant from the mansion came running in, holding a secret letter in his hand, and handed it to Minister Lu breathlessly.
Minister Lu took the secret letter, opened it, and looked serious. Lin Zixuan noticed that Minister Lu was acting strangely, and asked with concern, "Brother Lu, what happened?"
Minister Lu said in a deep voice: "This is an urgent report from the border. The Xiongnu have been invading recently and the situation on the border is tense."
Lin Zixuan's expression changed when he heard this, and he said, "The Huns are invading, the situation is urgent. Zhao Yi's injury..."
Minister Lu said decisively: "No matter what, we must save Zhao Yi first. Zhiwei, you go with Brother Lin to pick up Zhao Yi, and I will follow. During this period, you must do your best to protect him."
Lu Zhiwei nodded and said, "Don't worry, father. I will definitely fulfill my mission."
Lin Zixuan and Lu Zhiwei left together. Zhao Yi's condition could not be delayed. The two rode fast horses and galloped all the way, finally arriving at Zhao Yi's hiding place.
Zhao Yi was lying on a worn-out bed, his face pale and his breath weak. Seeing Lin Zixuan and Lu Zhiwei, he forced a smile and said, "Thank you two brothers for coming to rescue me."
Lin Zixuan said: "Brother Zhao, don't worry. Minister Lu is proficient in medicine and will definitely be able to cure your injuries."
Zhao Yi nodded, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
The three returned to Lu's residence, where Minister Lu had already ordered his servants to prepare a medicine box and a ward. Minister Lu personally diagnosed Zhao Yi, and after a thorough inspection, he frowned and said, "Zhao Yi's injuries are serious, with both internal and external injuries. He must be treated immediately."
Lu Zhi said anxiously: "Father, please save him quickly."
Minister Lu said in a deep voice: "I will do my best, but it will take time. Zhiwei, you stay here to protect Zhao Yi, and don't let anyone disturb you."
Lu Zhiwei responded, "Yes, son, I obey your command."
In the ward, Zhao Yi was lying on the bed. Minister Lu carefully changed the dressing on his wound and comforted him: "Zhao Yi, don't worry, I will do my best to save you."
A trace of gratitude flashed in Zhao Yi's eyes, and he said, "Minister Lu, thank you for saving my life. My life originally belongs to the martial arts world, and I am lucky to be alive."
Minister Lu said, "Zhao Yi, you are a brave man and you should not give up so easily. I will do my best to make you healthy again and let you return to the martial arts world."
Before leaving, Minister Lu entrusted Zhao Yi to Lu Zhiwei and Lin Zixuan, saying, "Zhao Yi, I am going to the border and my life or death is uncertain. If you can recover, you can take care of Zhiwei on my behalf."
Zhao Yi nodded solemnly and said, "Minister Lu, don't worry, I will do my best."