Chapter 88: The Jiangnan King Arrives!

The black military off‑road vehicle slowly drove into the gate of the Huo Family Old Residence.

Soon, after the vehicle stopped, Deng Guangxu was the first to get out and personally opened the car door.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, the Huo mansion has arrived."

Jiang Feng bent down, stepped out of the car, and scanned the courtyard with his gaze.

The yard was paved with blue bricks, scrubbed spotless; on both sides stood several hundred‑year‑old old locust trees, their foliage dense like umbrellas, adding a touch of vitality to the heavy‑sounding old residence.

No wonder they are a Jiangnan Military merit family; modesty still reveals deep heritage.

"Divine Doctor Jiang! You finally made it!"

Two figures hurried from the main hall entrance, none other than Huo Dongting and Huo Dongchen.

When the two saw Jiang Feng, they both said in unison, "We brothers must thank Divine Doctor Jiang again for saving my father's life!"

"Many thanks, Divine Doctor Jiang!"

After speaking, Huo Dongting stepped forward.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, there's something I must trouble you with. My father just woke up a short while ago and insists on returning home. As you know, he just awoke, his body is still weak; the hospital is fully equipped and can handle any situation promptly. Though home is convenient, if an accident occurs…"

Huo Dongchen nodded along.

"Indeed, Divine Doctor Jiang, my father will follow your advice! Could you persuade him to return to the hospital for a few more days of recuperation, and only go home once his condition stabilizes?"

Jiang Feng looked at the brothers' anxious expressions and gave a gentle nod.

"I'll speak with Huo Lao in a moment, but ultimately it depends on his wishes."

"Ah! Thank you! Thank you!"

The brothers instantly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly stepped aside to make way.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, please come inside quickly; my father is waiting in the bedroom at the back."

Deng Guangxu said from beside them.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, I won't go in; my men are outside keeping watch. If any situation arises, just call us at any time."

"Thank you for your effort, General Deng!"

Jiang Feng nodded in thanks and then followed the Huo Dongting brothers into the main hall.

…

At this moment, Huo Lao's bedroom was quite lively.

Huo Lao leaned against the head of the bed, surrounded by five young people.

Three men and two women, all around twenty years old.

They should be Huo Lao's grandchildren.

"Grandpa, you just said the doctor who saved you is especially young—how young exactly? Younger than my brother?"

A girl in a white dress leaned toward Huo Lao, blinking her almond eyes, and asked curiously.

She is Huo Lao's youngest granddaughter, Huo Siyong, also his most beloved child.

Huo Lao laughed and gave her nose a gentle pinch.

"Much younger than your brother; you'll see when you meet him. He's an extraordinary young man, his medical skill surpasses any old traditional doctor I've ever seen."

"Really? Then I must take a good look!"

Huo Siyong's eyes sparkled, clearly full of curiosity about this young Divine Doctor.

As soon as the words fell, Huo Dongting's voice came.

"Dad, Divine Doctor Jiang has arrived."

The room fell silent instantly, and everyone's gaze turned sharply toward the doorway.

Jiang Feng followed Huo Dongting inside.

Huo Siyong's eyes widened, and she whispered to her older brother Huo Tingyu beside her.

"Brother, is this the Divine Doctor Jiang? He's way too young!"

Huo Tingyu also froze for a moment.

"Yeah, he looks about our age."

Huo Lao was also stunned for a few seconds, evidently not expecting Jiang Feng to be so young.

He quickly asked his eldest granddaughter Huo Siqi to help him stand, then walked toward Jiang Feng with great enthusiasm.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, sit quickly! You're younger than I imagined! Truly the saying 'heroes emerge in youth' comes true."

"No, it's the Divine Doctor who emerges in youth!"

Jiang Feng hurried over.

"Huo Lao, no need for courtesy; you just woke, your body is still weak—just speak while lying down."

"It's fine, it's fine, stand up and stretch your muscles."

Huo Lao waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over the children present.

"Aren't you all wanting to thank Divine Doctor Jiang? Then hurry and greet him!"

"Divine Doctor Jiang, hello!"

The five young people opened in unison.

Huo Siyong's gaze still held curiosity, and she couldn't help to secretly size up Jiang Feng.

She truly couldn't understand how such a young person could possess such superb medical skill.

Seeing this, Huo Dongting hurriedly said, "Dad, why not let the children step out first, and you talk with Divine Doctor Jiang about the condition?"

Huo Lao nodded, "Fine, you all go out; I'll speak alone with Divine Doctor Jiang."

"Dongting, go tell the kitchen to prepare some light dishes; Jiang Feng has been on his way here and surely hasn't had lunch."

"Ah! Good!"

The others responded one after another, and Huo Siyong, before leaving, still gave Jiang Feng one more look.

The room quickly was left with only Jiang Feng and Huo Lao.

Jiang Feng looked at Huo Lao, his tone serious.

"Huo Lao, I'm speaking honestly, you have awakened this time, but the condition is not entirely stable."

"There remains lingering bruised blood near your brainstem; it is merely temporarily stabilized and not spreading further."

Huo Lao's smile dimmed slightly, yet he showed no panic, merely asked calmly.

"Then can my body still become nimble?"

"Yes."

Jiang Feng nodded affirmatively.

"For the next half month, follow the prescription I gave you to treat yourself; after your body's foundation is nurtured, I will use it to clear the bruised blood from your brainstem."

Huo Lao heard this, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes eased.

"Good! Good! I will hand over my old life from now on to Divine Doctor Jiang!"

He paused, his smile gradually faded, and his tone grew serious.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, the matter of Jiangnan Wang, Dongting told me. You handled it a bit too rashly."

Jiang Feng calmly looked at Huo Lao.

"Jiangnan Wang is the current Emperor's paternal uncle, noble and proud since childhood, and the most vengeful person. You spurned his face and even kept his men from stepping down; he will certainly not be content to let it go."

Huo Lao sighed, his tone tinged with worry.

"Jiangnan Wang has been operating in Jiangnan for decades; his faction is deeply entrenched. Even if I guard you, should he try to set hidden traps, it would be impossible to defend against all of them."

"Huo Lao, I understand your good intentions."

Jiang Feng spoke, his tone still calm.

"But I act always according to my heart. If he causes trouble over this, I will not sit and wait to die. Rest assured, I have ways to protect myself and those around me."

Huo Lao looked at the resolve in Jiang Feng's eyes, his gaze bearing admiration.

"Good! I, Huo Junshan, will admire people with backbone in this life! Rest assured, I will not stand idly by! If Jiangnan Wang dares to trouble you, the Huo Family will be the first to refuse!"

"If he dares to harm you, I will go confront him, even if it reaches the Emperor, I am not afraid!"

At that moment, the room door was violently flung open, and Huo Dongting rushed in, somewhat nervous.

"Father! It's bad! Jiangnan Wang has come! He's already at the door!"

Huo Lao's smile froze instantly, his brows tightly furrowed.

"He does arrive quickly! It seems he's determined to trouble Divine Doctor Jiang!"

Before the words finished, a hearty laugh echoed from outside.

"Hahaha, Huo Lao, this king is pestering you again."

Jiang Feng frowned, and a bright yellow silhouette also appeared in his view.