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Chapter 259 The Marquis of Ning'an's Residence
"Your Excellency, Your Excellency, how are you?" The imperial physician, disregarding his own injuries, kept asking Tang Zheng.

Tang Zheng felt that the injury to his back was even more painful than when he fell from the horse, and he dared not move. "The old injury to my back has recurred."

"This, this," the imperial physician cried out in anguish, "Someone come quick, help me up!"

The common people on the street dared not do so. The imperial physician and Tang Zheng were clearly rich and noble. What if they were to take their anger out on them?
Finally, Dr. Zhong and Dr. Pei heard the shouts and called the staff to carry the two back to Renxintang.

"Alas, I have repeatedly told you, my lord, not to get out of bed until your back injury is fully healed, but you just wouldn't listen and went for a stroll in the street."

"There are many carriages in Wuwei City, and they travel very fast. What if we get hit?"

After examining Tang Zheng's waist, Dr. Pei looked utterly despairing. "All that effort was for nothing! It was all for nothing!"

"This time I'll be lying on the ground for even longer, what a tragedy!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Zheng was so angry that he could barely breathe.

"In this Wuwei City, is there any family that uses the lotus flower as their family crest?"

While treating Tang Zheng's back injury, Doctor Pei said, "The Sun family."

Which Sun family?

"The family of Bosun of Ning'an".

The Sun family of Ning'an Earl came from ancestors who fought alongside Emperor Gaozu to conquer the country. They were granted the title of Ning'an Earl for their numerous military achievements. The first Ning'an Earl followed General Song to guard the Northwest and died in battle when Wuwei City fell.

After the Marquis of Ning'an died in battle, his eldest son inherited the title. However, the eldest son was weak from childhood and could not go to the battlefield or study, so he remained idle at home.

The current Earl of Ning'an has only two sons. The eldest son was born to his favorite concubine, and the younger son was born to the Earl of Ning'an's wife. There is a ten-year age gap between the eldest and younger sons. The Earl of Ning'an even once wanted to pass the title to his eldest son, but this was not tolerated by the Sun family and the law, and he has never been able to do so.

Therefore, the Marquis of Ning'an felt extremely guilty towards his favored concubine and beloved son. If it weren't for the fact that his concubine's status was so lowly and that the Marquis's wife had the support of her family, the Marquis's wife and young son would have had a very difficult life.

Lady Ning'an doted on her young son and couldn't bear to discipline him too much, which led to him developing the nature of a troublemaker. At only eleven or twelve years old, he dared to visit brothels, and by thirteen or fourteen, he had killed several servants and broken a farmer's leg. The magistrate of Lanzhou refused to let the matter rest, and Lady Ning'an had no choice but to watch helplessly as her young son was given twenty lashes before spending a large sum of money to get him released from prison.

When the Earl of Ning'an saw that his youngest son had gone too far, he sent him to Wuwei City, because the laws of Wuwei City were different from those of Dayu City, and did not allow for the use of money to forgive sins.

After being severely imprisoned several times, Ning Anbo's youngest son became much more obedient and learned to behave himself in Wuwei City.

Lady Ning'an doted on her son and would come to Wuwei every few days. Whenever Lady Ning'an came, the Earl Ning'an's groom would send Sun Chao, who was staying at a brothel, back to the Sun residence as soon as possible.

But this time, Lady Ning'an suddenly came to Wuwei. The servants of the Sun family rushed to the brothel to deliver the message. Sun Chao complained that the coachman was driving too slowly, so he grabbed the whip and waved it. However, he accidentally hit the horse in the eye, and the horse went berserk and ran wildly through the street.

Doctor Pei said, "Lord Shen has already gone to the Sun residence. The Sun family is going to suffer a huge loss this time."

East of Wuwei City, the Sun residence.

Lady Ning'an, who hadn't seen her son for over a month, held his hand and showered him with concern. Just then, the gatekeeper came to report that the Junior Magistrate of Wuwei Prefecture had come to request an audience.

"What brings Shen Jiawen, the Junior Magistrate of Wuwei, here?" Lady Ning'an asked, puzzled. "Please come in quickly." Shen Jiawen led the yamen runners into the main hall. After exchanging greetings with Lady Ning'an, he said directly, "Your carriage has been causing trouble along the streets, and many people have been frightened and their goods have been damaged. The people have filed complaints with the yamen. I am here on the orders of Lord Lu to invite your son to court."

The Marquis of Ning'an glanced at his son and saw him lower his head guiltily, so he knew that what Shen Jiawen said was true. The Marquis's wife glared at her son and laughed, "Lord Shen, my son must not have deliberately ridden the horse. There must be a reason."

Sun Chao quickly agreed, "The horse went berserk. If the guards hadn't pulled it back in time, I would have been injured!"

Lady Ning'an was unaware of this, and hurriedly checked her son up and down. When she saw that there were indeed bruises on his arms, she was immediately heartbroken.

"Lord Shen, you heard it too, my son didn't mean it," Lady Ning'an said magnanimously. "But this is still a mess caused by my son. The Ning'an Marquis's Mansion will compensate for all losses at the full price, and we will also compensate the injured people for their medical expenses."

Shen Jiawen nodded. The Ning'an Marquis's family was extremely wealthy, and since they had promised compensation, they would certainly not go back on their word.

“With Madam’s words, this trouble will surely be resolved quickly,” Shen Jiawen said, changing the subject. “But since the aggrieved party has filed a lawsuit, your son must go to the yamen to apologize to the people.”

Lady Ning'an was somewhat displeased. She had already said she would compensate, so why go to the government office?

Just as he was about to refuse, Shen Jiawen said leisurely, "Since Madam is so understanding, I will return the favor and tell Madam something."

"When your carriage was traveling through the streets, it accidentally startled the Duke of Wei, causing his back injury to flare up again. He is currently receiving treatment at Renxin Hall."

Lady Ning'an was stunned. How could this be related to the Duke of Wei?
"Lord Shen, this," Lady Ning'an was about to ask more, but Shen Jiawen had already stood up and ordered the yamen runners to take the howling Sun Chao back to the yamen.

Although Lady Ning'an felt sorry for her son, she could still distinguish between what was important and what was urgent, and she quickly sent her capable steward to Renxin Hall to inquire.

The steward returned in a panic and reported, "Madam, something terrible has happened! The Duke of Wei is indeed recuperating at Renxin Hall!"

Lady Ning'an gasped.

"What happened? Tell me quickly!"

"The doctor at Renxintang said that the Duke of Wei's back injury had been recuperating for three months and he was finally able to get out of bed and walk. However, he fell to the ground while trying to avoid our carriage, which caused his back injury to flare up again! Now he needs to recuperate again."

"The doctor at Renxintang said that this recovery period may be longer!"

Lady Ning'an slumped into her seat, "What are we going to do?"

"Madam, quickly send a message to the Earl!" the steward said anxiously. "This matter must be handled properly. The Duke of Wei is a very important figure; our Earl's mansion cannot afford to offend him!"

Lady Ning'an was terrified by what she heard. Forgetting that her son might be beaten, she hurriedly sent a message back to Lanzhou.

Upon receiving the letter, the Marquis of Ning'an immediately took a carriage to Wuwei. As soon as he saw his wife, he demanded, "Where is that rebellious son? Tell him to come out, or I'll break his legs!"

The Marquis of Ning'an cursed, "This unfilial son is spoiled rotten by you. Now he has caused such a disaster. Are you satisfied? Let me tell you, if the Duke of Wei has any grudge against the Marquis of Ning'an because of this, I will beat that wretched child to death as an apology!"

Lady Ning'an had never been so grateful to Lu Ying for locking her son in prison.