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Chapter 369 Since I'm here, and it just so happens that I also know some medicine! (Please subscribe and vote!)

But that's not the worst part. The worst part is that even though they hate Li Chen so much, the men of the Wei family still have to smile at him and act as if serving him is their greatest honor.

To reiterate, if they weren't remnants of the previous dynasty, they probably wouldn't be in such a lowly position.

Actually, Li Chen was being quite reserved. If it were anywhere else, these women from the Wei family would do much more than just massage his shoulders and legs.

That scene would probably make Pan Chengwu and Wei Yu so angry they'd vomit blood and die on the spot.

At this moment, Pan Chengwu discovered that Wei Mingde was even directing Wei Lu to serve tea and water to Li Chen, which infuriated him.

I can't beat Li Chen, so I really don't dare to say anything. What right do you have to order my wife around?

You really enjoy giving orders, huh? We'll see about that.

Before long, the dishes on the table were all laid out, all of them delicacies from land and sea, which they might not even be able to eat so well on a normal day.

At the dinner table, the old rules still applied. Li Chen started eating first, and only then did they dare to start. If Li Chen paused even slightly, they wouldn't dare to continue eating, as they all had to watch Li Chen's expression.

Pan Chengwu's invitation to the emperor was not a simple matter of having a meal.

Because they were at the same dinner table, Pan Chengwu and Li Chen exchanged a few words.

At this moment, Li Chen was chatting with Wei Manping about everyday matters.

Seeing his chance, Pan Chengwu picked up the conversation, saying, "Manping, is your mother sick today? Why didn't she come to eat?"

Hearing this, Li Chen looked at Wei Manping with concern and asked, "Really? There are imperial physicians with us. I can have them take a look."

Wei Manping has been taking very good care of Li Chen lately. With her figure, face, and alluring charm, it's only natural that Li Chen cares about her.

Although she didn't know why Pan Chengwu brought up this topic, Wei Manping immediately replied to Li Chen's question, "Oh, my mother caught a cold and was resting in the inner room. I guess she's better by now. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Before Li Chen could say anything, Pan Chengwu continued, "It's rare for His Majesty to come in person and pay homage to His Majesty's countenance. This is something your mother has been longing for. Now that she's recovered, let's call her over."

Pan Chengwu is determined to frame Wei Mingde today, and I doubt anyone can stop him.

Li Chen said, "It's alright. Since you've just recovered from a cold, you should rest first and not move around unnecessarily. Perhaps I should go and see you myself."

Li Chen's words sounded polite, but he was the emperor, and who would dare to refuse his words?

He said that out of curiosity.

Wei Manping's appearance was exceptional; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was stunningly beautiful.

Li Chen was also somewhat curious about what the mother of such a beautiful daughter looked like.

Just like last time, when Li Chen saw Wang Yueyao, he guessed that her mother must also be an absolute beauty.

Now that he had finished lunch, Li Chen decided to stretch his legs a bit.

Besides, Wei Manping is single and could become a concubine in the future, so it's only natural for me to take care of her.

Hearing Li Chen say that, Wei Manping obediently led Li Chen to the backyard.

Originally, Wei Manping's mother was not sick, but upon hearing the news, she immediately lay down on the bed, pretending to be frail.

Led by Wei Manping, Li Chen passed through several courtyards, circled a pond with rippling blue waves, and arrived at a quiet and elegant courtyard.

When the maids along the way saw the emperor, they immediately knelt down and bowed, even breathing very softly.

Pushing open the carved wooden door, a delicate fragrance wafts out.

The interior is simply furnished, and a pot of "Moon Shadow Orchid" by the window is emitting a delicate fragrance.

On the bed, a beautiful woman was about to get up and bow.

She wore only a plain white veil, which slipped slightly with her movements, revealing her rounded shoulders and a patch of snow-white skin. The moment Li Chen saw her, he knew his trip had been worthwhile; the Wei family had been hiding such a beauty—why hadn't they said so sooner?

It seems that Pan Chengwu is a very sensible kid.

Actually, Li Chen was also very curious about why Pan Chengwu brought this up, and now he understands.

Pan Chengwu may have wanted to kill Li Chen, but in Li Chen's eyes, this was a loyal subject!
"No need to be polite."

Li Chen raised his hand in greeting, but his gaze lingered on the woman for a few more moments.

She doesn't look like she's ever given birth.

Lady Wei's slightly disheveled hair added to her languid charm.

Although she pretended to be sickly, her almond-shaped eyes were bright and moist, and her every glance exuded a charming and graceful air.

Beneath the sheer fabric, her figure was voluptuous and graceful, yet her waist remained as slender as a young girl's, and the full curves of her chest rose and fell gently with her breath.

What's most wonderful is her overall demeanor, which combines the charm of a mature woman with the demureness of a young lady.

A beauty mark at the corner of her eye made her even more charming.

"I have been rude."

Her voice was soft and slightly husky, like a feather gently tickling one's heart.

Li Chen sighed inwardly: No wonder she could give birth to such a stunning beauty as Wei Manping; like mother, like daughter.

This Madam Wei looks to be no more than thirty years old; people would believe she was Wei Manping's older sister.

Wei Manping secretly observed Li Chen's expression from the side, and seeing where his gaze was directed, she felt both happy and worried.

I'm happy that my mother still retains her charm, but I'm also worried.
Li Chen suddenly spoke up, "Madam looks well; it seems your cold is mostly gone."

Lady Wei's eyes flickered, and she said softly, "Thanks to His Majesty's great fortune."

It was clear that Madam Wei was still somewhat afraid of Li Chen, as she didn't dare to speak too loudly.

"Since I'm here, and it just so happens that I also know some medicine."

Li Chen seemed to be hinting at something.

After all, this is the Wei family residence, and the Wei family treats him with utmost respect, so Li Chen can still give them some face.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Pan Chengwu showed an expression of 'overjoyed' and said, 'Then we'll trouble Your Majesty to go out first.'

He knew what was going to happen next, but he didn't care.

This left Wei Manping and Wei Mingde, who were standing nearby, dumbfounded.

Now that you've said that, what can we say?
If we disagree even slightly, wouldn't that be disobeying an imperial order?
In that instant, the Wei family members around seemed to think: Are Li Chen and Pan Chengwu in cahoots? They seem to be working together quite well.

Even Pan Chengwu's wife, Wei Lu, thought her husband must be crazy. Wasn't this just a free gift?

Pan Chengwu didn't care at all. He had already given me one, so he didn't care about giving one away now.

Inside the room, Pan Chengwu left immediately after committing his evil deed. A palace maid, looking at Wei Manping and Wei Mingde, gestured for them to enter.

They then respectfully expressed their gratitude to Li Chen and left.

The palace maid was the last to leave, and she closed the door behind her.

Now only Li Chen and the even more stunning and voluptuous Madam Wei remained in the room.

(End of this chapter)