Palace Fighting: Naive Concubines' Ascent to Power-Chapter 409: Playing the Lute to a Cow

Lian Musu stood still, allowing Divine Doctor Huang to scold him without much in the way of response.

Off to one side, Lih Qingshu also felt it unbelievable; listening to Lian Musu’s words, it seemed he wasn’t afraid of pain or consequences, yet inexplicably, he refused to be treated for now.

However, everyone has their own difficulties and way of life, and she didn’t plan to persuade him.

With a slight sigh, she got up and walked away.

Nearby, Divine Doctor Huang continued to curse, his ranting so intense that his spittle flew and his chest heaved with emotion.

He paced back and forth in front of Lian Musu, growing more displeased by the moment, "Tell me, you’re not a coward, so why refuse early treatment? Even if it could be treated a few years later, the recovery won’t be as successful as it would be now. I’m giving you a chance, speak up, what troubles do you have that make you willing to risk living as a cripple?"

Lian Musu simply shook his head, unwilling to say more.

Family matters were complicated; he couldn’t speak openly as less knowledge meant less risk, which was better both for Divine Doctor Huang and for his own family.

The accusation enraged Divine Doctor Huang, who fumed and glared. He ranted about the absurdity, how the young love foolishness, and now the son of such a fool was himself foolish. One should not judge by appearances alone; those who seemed wise and stable were actually the most foolish, stupid, stupid!

Lian Changhe, who came out of the main house upon hearing the commotion, and Lian Wanzhen, who was gesturing outside, heard the scolding and dropped what they were doing to come over at the same time.

Amid Divine Doctor Huang’s curses, the two seemed to understand something and immediately became overjoyed.

The condition of Lian Musu’s leg was a sore point for them; hearing that it could be treated brought them immense joy. Each grabbing Divine Doctor Huang by one arm, they incessantly asked whether it was true, could he really be treated? How could it be done? Would working like slaves suffice? They wouldn’t stop asking.

Divine Doctor Huang felt like his lungs would explode. One troublesome kid wasn’t enough; now there were two more getting in the way. They totally missed the point, pestering him with questions. Was it he who refused to treat?

It was their elder son who refused treatment. Despite looking clever, he turned out to be foolish, and the entire family was foolish, which was infuriating to him!

Thus, Divine Doctor Huang, along with these two, scolded all three father and sons together, spraying them with saliva and scolding them into silence.

Finally, Divine Doctor Huang, exhausted from scolding, paused to rest and asked if anyone else would take over, as he was tired.

Lian Changhe quickly took over the task, intending to get water for Divine Doctor Huang. As he left, he glanced at Lian Wanzhen, signaling him to ask.

Lian Changhe had no choice. He had been scolded too much that day. Before he could even open his mouth, Divine Doctor Huang would start berating him again, so he couldn’t speak or ask.

Understanding the message, Lian Wanzhen reluctantly asked with a lowered neck, "Divine Doctor, have you scolded to your heart’s content? If you’re done, can you treat my elder brother?"

Lian Musu, standing nearby and receiving the scolding, was too late to intervene. Hearing this, he knew things had worsened. His younger brother was stirring the fire.

He sighed internally and involuntarily held his forehead.

He had disregarded Divine Doctor Huang’s kindness; he deserved this treatment.

Sure enough, the anger Divine Doctor Huang had just calmed flared up violently again, "You’re asking me? You foolish boy, you’re asking me? Is it I who refuse to treat? You look strong and healthy, but you’re simple-minded and physically fit, what nonsense fills your head, can’t you understand words? To treat or not, you ask him! Talking any more with you, I could die from anger!"

Lian Wanzhen shrank his form, looking utterly pitiful.

Lian Wanzhen was the tallest and strongest in the Lian family, and Divine Doctor Huang was not wrong in calling him a foolish boy.

After scolding Lian Wanzhen, Divine Doctor Huang turned his wrath back onto Lian Musu, "The most foolish is you, waiting a few more years before treating, planning so well. I’m old; what if I die in a few years, where will you go for treatment then? You, you, you..."

Lian Wanzhen grasped the essence and couldn’t help saying, "Divine Doctor, looking at your rosy complexion and booming voice, you don’t seem to be someone with a short life."

Divine Doctor Huang was choked up and suddenly couldn’t speak.

Lian Musu nudged Lian Wanzhen, signaling him to stop talking.

Lian Wanzhen turned his head and directly asked, "Big brother, after listening for half the day, it seems like it’s not that Divine Doctor Huang refuses to treat, but rather that you refuse."

Divine Doctor Huang: "..."

After all this time, this young bull just figured it out, really like playing the lute to a cow, talking is just wasting breath...

Lian Musu was about to speak but then stopped. His younger brother thought too little, just like their younger sister, and was even more straightforward. How should he explain his concerns?

Feeling a bit of a headache, even if he explained, his younger brother probably wouldn’t understand.

Lian Wanzhen called out again, "Big brother?"

Watching Lian Musu’s expression, he suddenly realized something, had an epiphany and yelled loudly, "Father, it’s not good, big brother refuses to be treated, not the old man refusing to treat!"

The voice was so loud that even those outside the courtyard could hear it.

Saying so, the man ran off like a gust of wind towards Lian Changhe.

Lian Changhe, who had just come out with a bowl of water, couldn’t help but walk faster upon hearing such a loud shout, and immediately slapped Lian Wanzhen, telling him to keep his voice down so as not to disturb Su Ran.

After Lian Wanzhen covered his mouth, Lian Changhe then asked what was going on.

Upon knowing that it was Lian Musu himself who refused the treatment, Lian Changhe handed the bowl of water directly to Divine Doctor Huang, disregarding any venerating of the old and cherishing of the young, and harshly asked Lian Musu why he wouldn’t be treated.

Now it was Lian Wanzhen’s and Lian Changhe’s turn to be anxious, persuading Lian Musu repeatedly, pleading earnestly.

Meanwhile, Divine Doctor Huang stood aside, cheerily sipping his water, finally not the only one in a hurry, feeling quite delighted.

His temperament now was much better than in his youth. Back then, he would even dare to talk back to princes and ministers. Of course, he used to suffer a lot for that; his wife was captured, and he himself was coerced during that incident, which made him decide to retire with his wife.

Now under the reign of His Majesty, with justice and peace, life was much more tranquil than before. Their family lived a comfortable and happy life, the only drawback being his fondness for horseback riding, which his wife forbade due to his age, worrying about accidents and causing him occasional disappointment.

The horse that young man brought to him yesterday was truly magnificent, and he couldn’t resist indulging, borrowing the excuse just to satisfy his craving. However, he knew his wife would scold him when he returned.

Still, it was enjoyable to watch others get scolded.

Now, watching the chaotic scene among the three of them felt extremely refreshing to him. Typically, when others were anxious, he was not; and when others were not anxious, he was.

Lian Wanzhen and Lian Changhe teamed up to persuade Lian Musu, one saying that he would look after the parents, so not to worry, and if anyone dared to bully them, he would fight ten at a time.

The other said that his wife had him to take care of, and not to worry too much. It was best to treat the illness early, to hurry up and get treated, and it wouldn’t delay anything.

Divine Doctor Huang casually added, "Yeah, what should young people be afraid of? If it hurts, just tie it tight, numb the leg first, then snap it."