Chapter 1321: Chapter 1318: Huo Family

“I found two, but I still need you to come over to the residence when the time comes.”

Lu Sangqi saw Madam Liu every day he came over, and he knew it was arranged by Chu Heng. Even in the capital, this was a very proper arrangement; no master of the house would pay such attention to his pregnant wife. At most, they would arrange for more servants to take care of her.

He had to admit that Chu Heng did very well when it came to being attentive.

Even if he admitted that, he wouldn’t say it out loud.

“Auntie, don’t mention it, I’ll make sure to come over on time,” Lu Sangqi said, having pushed off all his work at the medicine shop these past few days to the other doctors hired by the shop.

Upon hearing this, Madam Liu felt relieved, “Doctor Lu, it’s almost before noon now, please stay for a meal.”

“You’ve been busy lately too, and it’s been a long time since you last visited the residence. Coincidentally, the manor has sent over some fresh fish. I remember you really enjoy fish with pickled cabbages.”

Madam Liu sincerely invited him, so Lu Sangqi didn’t refuse.

Indeed, a dish of fish with pickled cabbages was prepared at noon, personally cooked by Madam Liu, and it tasted very good. Lu Sangqi ate it with satisfaction.

Before he left, he remembered something, “Next door, Old Madame Huo isn’t feeling well; she asked me to check her pulse to ensure her safety. After checking, I’m planning to head straight back.”

As he was getting closer to the due date, he habitually informed them of his whereabouts, so that people at the Chu family could find him in time.

After listening, Madam Liu smiled even more contentedly, “Very well, very well, auntie understands. You’re always busy with seeing patients.”

“However, you’re not getting any younger. Do you have someone in mind?” As Madam Liu looked at him, she became more and more satisfied and couldn’t help but think about matchmaking.

Lu Sangqi’s face changed slightly. He involuntarily glanced at Ye Muyu, seeing that she wore a curious smile, he pursed his lips, “Auntie, my family back home has already arranged a fiancee for me.”

“It’s just that her grandfather has passed away, and she needs to observe three years of mourning.”

“Ah, I see,” upon hearing this, Madam Liu naturally did not press further, “Then forget what I said. It’s good that you were betrothed early on, and you must know each other well. Knowing each other before getting married is certainly better than a blind arranged marriage.”

Ye Muyu was curious, “How come I didn’t know you have a fiancee?”

“I just never mentioned it to you,” Lu Sangqi gave her a look, then turned his head away, clearly not wanting to continue the topic.

Seeing this, Ye Muyu did not pursue it any further; after all, she could guess that the relationship between the Lu family of the Prefectural City and Lu Sangqi was not good. Other people’s family affairs were indeed not her place to inquire too much.

“Alright then.”

“I won’t see you out.”

Lu Sangqi glanced at her belly and snorted, “Do I need you to see me out?”

Saying this, he walked away with a haughty air.

Madam Liu helped Ye Muyu walk around the yard, the closer she got to her due date, the more she needed to move around.

After leaving the Chu family, Lu Sangqi went straight to the General’s family next door.

The Huo family housekeeper, upon seeing him, sent someone to notify the family while leading him into the residence.

Huo Hongyan, having heard that the doctor had arrived, hurried to her grandmother’s courtyard and met Lu Sangqi on the way.

“Doctor Lu?” Huo Hongyan called out to him.

Lu Sangqi stopped and nodded, “Miss Huo.”

“Thank you, Doctor Lu, for coming to treat my grandmother. Is there any possibility of a cure for my grandmother’s illness?” Huo Hongyan asked softly, her eyes full of worry.

Having already seen Old Madame Huo once before, Lu Sangqi was well aware of her condition. Upon hearing this, he answered candidly, “The Old Madame has some chronic ailments, and with her age, it’s only possible to sustain her condition. The likelihood of a complete cure is not large.”