Chapter 64: Compromise on Both Sides, Deal Concluded

Wang Keyue pretended to check the patient’s pulse, but in truth, she was using System 9538 to diagnose the illness.

“Host, this person is suffering from chronic poisoning. You need to purchase one serum protein detoxification pill from the system store. Price: fifty gold coins,” 9538 reported after scanning.

“Alright, purchase it immediately,” Wang Keyue ordered, acquiring the detox pill through the system. With that, the simple consultation concluded.

“Doctor Wang, what is my mother’s condition?” The young man before her gazed anxiously, his worry and tension genuine.

“Madam is not ill; she has been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin,” Wang Keyue replied truthfully.

“Can you cure it, Doctor Wang?” Young Master Liu was not surprised; clearly, he had known about it. “I’ve sought many doctors for my mother, but none could do anything about this poison.” As he spoke, hope flickered in his eyes.

“This poison can be cured!” Wang Keyue declared. “Give me one hour and allow me to use your kitchen!”

She couldn’t simply conjure the detox pill; she had to prepare the medicine properly. Transforming the pill into a bowl of medicinal broth, she had a maid serve it to the old lady. Within less than fifteen minutes, Madam Liu’s pale complexion gradually returned to normal, her once-darkened tongue turning healthy and red. Her swift recovery amazed everyone present.

In her mind, Wang Keyue heard the pulse of gratitude from Young Master Liu, confirming the depth of his filial devotion.

Seeing his mother freed from the poison, Young Master Liu was ecstatic. “Doctor Wang, you are a great benefactor to our Liu family!” He bowed deeply before Wang Keyue, nearly kneeling in gratitude.

Though he was the legitimate son of the second branch of the Liu family, it was only thanks to his mother’s maternal influence that he could secure his position.

This was the first of three pages.

He was soon to travel to the main house in the capital. If his mother were to pass away at such a critical moment, he would not only lose the protection of her family, but—more seriously—his status as the legitimate heir could be snatched away.

Now, however, his mother was safe. He vowed not to let the perpetrator go unpunished! He yearned to storm into the main house and make the culprit pay.

Young Master Liu took a deep breath, suppressing his hatred. He would care for his mother, and once she regained her strength, those two scoundrels would suffer!

“Though Madam’s poison has been cured, her body is still weak. For the next few days, she should eat lightly and take nourishing medicines. Here is a prescription for her recovery,” Wang Keyue said, handing over a list tailored by the system to Madam Liu’s needs.

Young Master Liu gratefully accepted it. After discussing matters, they went to the county office. Within an hour, the deeds to the house and land were transferred to Wang Keyue’s name, though she used her physician identity for the paperwork.

Wang Keyue took out two thousand taels of silver notes. Manager Yang, the intermediary, had told her the estate and surrounding fields were priced at three thousand five hundred taels.

Though Young Master Liu wanted to gift the estate to Wang Keyue, she insisted on proper compensation. Saving a life and receiving a thousand taels was generous enough, given her abilities relied on the system. With five hundred taels for medical expenses, she felt it only right to pay the remainder.

“Doctor Wang, this estate is listed at over three thousand taels, but with years of disasters and wars, it’s impossible to sell in a small county like Kangle. If you don’t take it, I’ll have to abandon it,” Young Master Liu said, spreading his hands.

“But if you refuse payment, Madam will feel uneasy living here,” Wang Keyue replied, troubled by the situation—imagine, offering money and no one wants it!

“Let’s compromise: for peace of mind, just pay a thousand taels,” Young Master Liu finally decided.

Thus, the transaction for the estate was settled. The Liu family planned to leave at the end of the month, only three or four days away.

This was the second of three pages.

Outside the estate, there were many thatched cottages built by farmers. Wang Keyue planned to let the Wen clan settle there first, officially beginning to manage the wasteland.

The next day, Wang Keyue brought the supplies she had purchased to the west city gate. Showing the token from Magistrate Chen, she left the city and arrived at the area where the Wen clan resided.

Clan Leader Wen never expected Doctor Wang to visit them personally and was deeply honored.

“Clan Leader Wen, I’ve brought you some things today. In a few days, I’ll return to my sect. I came to ask if you’ve considered the matter I mentioned before?” Prior to entering the city, Wang Keyue had spoken with Clan Leader Wen, asking for a reply in three days.

“Thank you for your concern, Doctor Wang. Our Wen clan is willing to settle in Wangjia Village!” After careful consideration and consultation with the elders, the clan was excited, recognizing this as a rare opportunity.

“Excellent!” Wang Keyue was delighted with their decision. She immediately discussed plans with Clan Leader Wen, instructing them to lead their people to temporarily settle in the estate under Dali’s guidance.

There was much barren land in the estate; they would first cultivate it and plant crops.

Clan Leader Wen was astonished to hear they would be farming in the estate, doubting there was any arable land left during this drought.

Yet, they didn’t voice their doubts. Since Young Master Wang requested they farm, they would do so—even if it meant planting drought-resistant crops to see what would survive.

Wang Keyue entrusted subsequent arrangements to Dali, informing him she would return to her sect, and that in five or six days, Young Master Wang would arrive in Kangle County to handle further matters, so there was no need to worry.

This was the third of three pages.