CHAPTER 128: CHAPTER 128: THE SCAPEGOAT

In Longteng Country, who isn’t aware that, due to that incident from the past, the status of the Imperial Doctor Mansion is extraordinary.

Not to mention a competent subordinate of the Imperial Doctor Mansion, even a dog belonging to the Mansion demands a degree of respect.

This Chu Yuan often runs errands for Grand Doctor Chu, he is certainly not someone to offend.

Vice Minister Huang chuckled and stepped forward to return the greeting.

Inside Purple Cloud City, who doesn’t know that, because of that individual, the Imperial Doctor Mansion holds great favor with Emperor Longteng? Even if the person is just a Manager, relying on powerful backing, who would dare not to give face to someone from the Imperial Doctor Mansion?

The two exchanged pleasantries.

"It’s been several years since I, Huang, returned to the capital, may I ask if Grand Doctor Chu and his family are well?"

Vice Minister Huang asked with courtesy.

"Chu Mansion is all well, it’s just..."

Chu Yuan trailed off hesitantly.

"Is that person still the same as before?"

Vice Minister Huang asked in a lowered voice.

"Ah, it’s a long story indeed, the old master has been in constant worry over this matter. However, since Vice Minister Huang has just returned to the capital, let’s not discuss these unpleasant matters. Chu congratulates Vice Minister Huang on your promotion."

Chu Yuan glanced at the coach behind Vice Minister Huang and said with a smile.

"Assistant Minister sir has achieved both rank and wealth, and also has a beautiful wife and lovely concubines accompanying you, your twin sons are lively and adorable, and that concubine of yours is as charming and pretty as a palace concubine – truly an enviable life you lead."

Vice Minister Huang was taken aback.

"Brother Chu, what joke is this? I, Huang, only have one daughter."

Speaking of his daughter Huang Zhijun, Vice Minister Huang felt a bit of a headache.

Zhi Jun had been languishing and losing weight since returning from a hunting expedition in the wilds. They had sought out famous doctors from all nearby cities to no avail.

He was just planning to ask Grand Doctor Chu to look into it after returning to his post in the capital, to see what illness she might have contracted.

Chu Yuan, with a teasing smile on his face, bowed slightly and said,

"What you know, I know, and she knows. Assistant Minister, rest assured, I will not breathe a word of this to anyone else."

After speaking, Chu Yuan lifted his hand and, with great swagger, led his entourage into the city.

"Master, these people are too arrogant!"

The coachman from the Huang Residence couldn’t help but be furious.

"But those are people from the Imperial Doctor Mansion, shouldn’t offend them without good reason."

Vice Minister Huang was still trying to make sense of their words.

"You heartless rogue! Did you think I didn’t hear it? You actually dare to keep a concubine outside!"

A burly woman leapt down from the carriage and fiercely grabbed Vice Minister Huang by the ear.

"Madam, what nonsensical things are you saying? Your husband, I..."

Vice Minister Huang hurriedly tried to explain.

"Do you think I’m deaf? I come from a martial background, I heard everything you said. You old good-for-nothing, not only do you keep a concubine but also fathered bastard children! How can you face your wife and daughter!"

Assistant Minister’s wife was furious, laying into Vice Minister Huang.

"Madam, Madam, please be merciful."

Vice Minister Huang was crying out in misery. What in the world was that damned Chu Yuan playing at, to set him up like this!

"Father, mother, what’s all this commotion for?"

From the carriage, Huang Zhijun, who looked unwell, poked her head out.

"Oh, my dear girl, my poor daughter, this old bastard, actually dared to mess around outside."

Mrs. Huang wailed and cried, attracting onlookers from the passing crowd.

"Mother, I believe in father’s character; there must be someone framing him."

Huang Zhijun got off the carriage, trying to intercede.

Just then, a troop of soldiers passed by, led by a pale-faced beardless man.

"Assistant Minister Huang and daughter, listen to the decree. Empress has summoned the both of you to the palace!"