Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

Chapter 1120 Life hangs by a thread

Xu Yunyan was just a minor clerk; even if he were promoted this time, he would only be a seventh-rank official.

To the vast and boundless officialdom of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a seventh-rank official was far too insignificant.

Take Liuyang Prefecture for example, it can produce dozens of seventh-rank officials, so the other party's target could not possibly be Xu Yunyan, but rather "Shen Zheng's right-hand men".

Shen Zheng understood very well that if Xu Yunyan were to be branded as a "murderer," she would become an "accomplice" in the eyes of the people and bear a "stain."

In this way, the other party's goal is achieved.

"I vouch for Lord Xu." Shen Zheng looked at the crowd of people and said, word by word, "Lord Wang's fall into the well has nothing to do with Lord Xu. Once Lord Wang is out of danger, I will definitely investigate the matter thoroughly and give everyone an explanation."

She stood ramrod straight, her red robe fluttering in the wind, and the hearts of the people suddenly calmed down.

They chose to believe her.

Under their watchful eyes, Shen Zheng and Xu Yunyan alighted from the carriage and headed towards the clinic.

After they entered the clinic, the people began to have doubts.

"It was a great thing that Lord Shen was appointed as the prefect, but who knew that such a mishap would happen today? It's truly a cruel twist of fate."

"But Lord Shen trusts Lord Xu so much, could it be... that Lord Wang really fell into the well by accident?"

"But that well is too remote. What would Lord Wang be doing there if he had nothing to do?"

"Alright, alright, stop guessing and let's wait for news. Are you still going to the government office to beat the drum?"

"I...I'm not going. What about you guys?"

"If you don't go, then I won't go either."

"If none of you are going, I definitely won't go either."

"Sigh... well, let's just wait and see."

After sighs, some people left, while the rest remained at the clinic entrance, waiting for the latest news.

The atmosphere in the clinic was serious.

Wang Huai'an remained unconscious, and the doctors felt like they had their heads on the line, their every move revealing their tension.

Shen Zheng walked towards the medical bed. Wang Huai'an, who was lying on the bed, was breathing weakly, his face was pale, and his lips were bluish-purple. He was on the verge of death.

But when the doctor inserted the silver needle into his tiger's mouth, his eyelids trembled slightly, as if he was conscious, but he still couldn't open his eyes.

"When will he wake up?" Yu Zhengqing asked in a deep voice.

Although Wang Huai'an was not his confidant, they had worked together for several years, and now that the other party's life was hanging by a thread, he felt indescribably sad.

Moreover... this matter also involves Shen Zheng and Xu Yunyan.

The doctor administered two more acupuncture needles to Wang Huai'an, then stood up and said, "Your Excellency, Lord Wang drowned and held his breath, and then remained in the water for a long time. The cold air invaded his lungs and internal organs, and even his heart pulse became as weak as a thread..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Zhengqing frowned.

The doctor paused, then forced himself to speak: "...I have protected his heart meridian and will do my best to treat him, but I cannot guarantee that Lord Wang will wake up. Ultimately...it depends on whether he can make it through the night."

"What do you mean by that?" Yu Zhengqing's voice was as cold as ice. "You're not absolutely certain?"

"Your Honor, please forgive me!" The doctor trembled and knelt down. "I dared not deceive you. When Lord Wang was brought here, he was already barely breathing. If he had been brought here even half a moment later..."

If we had arrived even half a minute later, the person would have been gone, let alone whether we could have saved them!

He dared not say the last sentence aloud, but instead stammered, "If you do not believe me, sir, you may send someone to other clinics to inquire..."

“What if Doctor Li from Tongan County were here?” Yu Zhengqing interrupted him, looking at Wang Huai’an on the medical bed and asking, “Is his life in danger in the short term?”

"Doctor Li?" The doctor was slightly taken aback, then immediately replied, "Lord Wang's life will not be in danger for a short time, but before tonight, the cold evil will definitely attack Lord Wang's heart and lungs... But if Doctor Li were here, perhaps there would be a way to save him!"

Yu Zhengqing looked at Shen Zheng.

Shen Zheng immediately summoned Su Yan and asked him to send someone back to the county to invite Li Shiyuan.

Xu Yunyan looked at the unconscious Wang Huai'an, and after a moment of silence, said to Shen Zheng, "My lord, I will go to Zhuqing Lane."

Shen Zheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll go with you."

Now that the enemy is in the shadows while they are in the open, it is better to actively seek clues than to sit and wait for death.

"Husband!"

As Shen Zheng reached the door, she was bumped by Madam Wang who rushed over, causing her to stumble. Fortunately, Xu Yunyan and Hua Duo caught her at the same time.

Madam Wang ran towards the bedside without stopping, wailing.

"Husband! Doctor! Doctor! Don't just stand there! Please save my husband!" Madam Wang knelt by the bed, shaking Wang Huai'an as she wailed, "Husband, I don't want the new rouge anymore, I don't want anything! Don't abandon me! Wake up, wake up..."

As she spoke, she took off her plain gold hairpin and shoved it into the doctor's hand: "Doctor, here you go, please save my husband, I beg you..."

The doctor didn't take the hairpin, but stepped back with a troubled expression, saying, "Madam Wang, regarding Lord Wang's condition... I've already told all the gentlemen. It's not that I don't want to save him, but whether Lord Wang can survive tonight depends entirely on himself..."

"What do you mean?" Madam Wang was stunned, tears still clinging to her face. "You're a doctor, can't you even save my husband?"

As she spoke, she suddenly became agitated: "Quack doctor! Quack doctor! What kind of clinic are you running if you're like this? I don't care, you must save my husband's life. If he doesn't survive, I'll smash my head against your clinic and die. Let's see who will come to you for treatment then!"

The doctor sighed helplessly.

Having practiced medicine for many years, he had seen countless families like this...

“Madam Wang, I understand your feelings, but I am a doctor, not a god. There are some things that I cannot decide.”

He paused, then added, "However, Lord Shen has already sent someone to invite Doctor Li. If Doctor Li is there, Lord Wang may be able to turn the tide."

"Lord Shen?" Madam Wang turned her head blankly.

It was only then that she realized there were so many people in the museum.

As her gaze shifted, she finally saw Xu Yunyan at the door, and instantly, hatred filled her chest.

"It's all your fault!" She rushed towards Xu Yunyan, cursing, "You murderer! If it weren't for you, how could my husband have taken his own life, abandoning our whole family! If anything happens to my husband, I'll make you pay with your life!"

Just as a slap was about to land on Xu Yunyan's face, Old Madam Wang's voice came from outside the door.

"stop!"

Immediately, Madam Wang seemed to be frozen in place, no longer able to move, but hatred still churned in her eyes.

"Huai'an's life is in grave danger. I have acted out of concern and hope that you gentlemen will forgive me!" The old lady stepped over the threshold, pulled Madam Wang behind her, and bowed her head to apologize.