noffsinger Chapter 2188 Revenge
Chapter 2188 Revenge
After a while, Dr. Cao withdrew his hand.
He shook his head, his tone heavy: "Strange, so very strange!"
The pulse is extremely weak, and it seems that the internal organs have been severely damaged. However, when I treated Madam Cao before, although her body was weak, it was not to this extent.
I've never seen these symptoms before!
The abbot stood to the side, looking solemnly at Madam Cao's pale face, his hands clasped together, and then looked at Yan Ruyu: "Have you discovered anything?"
Yan Ruyu took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, a strange glint flashed in her eyes, revealing the internal organs of the human body through the muscles and bones.
Her gaze fell on Madam Cao, slowly sweeping over her internal organs. The more she looked, the more astonished she became.
Madam Cao's lungs were deathly white, almost devoid of normal color, clearly indicating a serious lesion. Her other organs also showed varying degrees of inflammation and damage, which led to her weak breathing and imminent danger.
"The situation is more serious than we thought," Yan Ruyu said gravely. "Her lungs are severely damaged, and other organs are also inflamed. She needs immediate anti-inflammatory treatment, otherwise..."
She didn't say what came next, but everyone present understood the danger involved.
Yan Ruyu made a quick decision and said to everyone, "There are too many people and it's too chaotic here, which is not conducive to treatment. Please go outside and wait. Governor, please rest assured, I will do my best to treat Madam Cao."
Although Governor Cao was reluctant to part with them, he knew he couldn't cause trouble at this moment, so he could only nod with tears in his eyes and leave with the military doctor Cao and Huo Changhe.
The abbot walked last.
"Are you sure?" he asked in a low voice, his tone full of worry.
"Not yet, we can only give you an IV drip to reduce the inflammation as quickly as possible. Also, bring out some of your spring water and have Doctor Cao write a prescription. Have the maids boil it for a medicinal bath, a two-pronged approach."
The abbot had no better idea, so he nodded, turned around, and left.
At this moment, Yan Ruyu heard that the First Madam had also arrived outside, but she didn't have time to go out and greet her.
Only Yan Ruyu remained in the room.
Yan Ruyu took out an IV drip device and anti-inflammatory drugs from her spatial storage.
She skillfully prepared the medicine, located Madam Cao's vein, carefully inserted the needle, and adjusted the drip rate.
The clear medicine flowed slowly into Madam Cao's body through the IV tube. Yan Ruyu sat by the bed, staring intently at her face and breathing, silently praying in her heart.
It was late at night, almost midnight. Madam Cao's illness had come on quickly and severely. It was uncertain whether anti-inflammatory treatment could save her life in time.
The room was quiet except for the dripping sound of the medicine, which was particularly clear in the still night, accompanied by Madam Cao's faint breathing.
Yan Ruyu's gaze was fixed on Madam Cao's face, not daring to relax for a moment, her heart filled with anxiety.
The lanterns in the courtyard swayed gently in the night breeze, casting shimmering shadows on the ground with their warm yellow light, making the surroundings even more tranquil.
Huo Changhe, the First Madam, Governor Cao, the Abbot, and the Army Physician Cao were all waiting outside the house, the atmosphere so heavy it was hard to breathe.
Governor Cao stared intently at the tightly closed door, his eyes filled with anxiety and unease, his hands unconsciously clenching.
He paced back and forth a few steps, then suddenly stopped, his gaze still fixed on the window, as if he could see Madam Cao's condition inside.
Huo Changhe noticed his unease and slowly walked to his side: "What happened back then?"
Governor Cao's fingertips trembled slightly, his voice trembling with sobs and lingering fear: "We got into the carriage and had just arrived at our doorstep when my wife was telling me about the fun things that happened at the banquet. She said the barbecue was delicious and she wanted the kitchen to learn how to make it."
He paused, his Adam's apple bobbing, as if recalling that horrifying scene, his face paling even more: "But as she was talking, she suddenly started coughing."
At first, she only coughed a few times, but the coughing grew more and more intense. She clutched her chest, as if she couldn't catch her breath, and then her eyes rolled back and she fainted!
"I was so scared that I almost lost my mind. I reached out to help her and found that her face turned pale instantly, without any color in her skin, and her breathing was extremely weak."
Governor Cao's voice choked with emotion, he covered his face with his hands, and his shoulders trembled slightly: "I quickly told the driver to turn around and rush back, urging him to go faster and faster all the way, because I was afraid... afraid that she wouldn't be able to hold on."
The First Madam stood aside, watching his distraught appearance, and felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.
She quickly comforted him, "Your Excellency, please don't worry too much. Lady Cao has always been kind-hearted and blessed with good fortune. She will surely turn misfortune into good luck. Please relax and wait and see."
Governor Cao lowered his hand, his eyes red-rimmed, his legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground.
Huo Changhe reacted quickly and supported him, saying, "Your Excellency, please take care of yourself. If you collapse, wouldn't your wife be even more heartbroken when she wakes up and sees this?"
The abbot quickly ordered someone to brew tea with the spiritual spring water to refresh everyone.
Before long, a pot of steaming hot tea was served, its aroma refreshing and invigorating.
The abbot poured a cup for everyone: "It will probably take a while, so please have some tea first."
Governor Cao picked up his teacup, but had no interest in tasting it, and took two sips without really tasting it.
The courtyard fell silent again, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind, making each second seem exceptionally long.
The military doctor, Cao, said to Huo Changhe, "Your Highness, I will first prescribe a formula to calm the mind and strengthen the body, and have someone prepare a medicinal bath so that we can cooperate with the treatment once we receive news from the Princess."
"Alright, we'll do as Doctor Cao says." Huo Changhe nodded in agreement. "Have someone prepare as soon as possible, the sooner the better."
After the order was given, several busy figures appeared in the courtyard. Amidst the quiet yet bustling activity, everyone remained silent, but their thoughts were all focused on Madam Cao inside the house, hoping for good news.
Meanwhile, deep within the secluded courtyard of Youcheng, no lights were lit, only the faint moonlight filtering through the cracks in the window lattice, outlining the blurry figures of two men in black.
The two men stood facing each other. One of them had a hoarse voice with a hint of mockery: "I heard that Yishengtang's business has been doing well lately. Those foolish people are flocking to it. We've made quite a bit of money from this medicinal cuisine."
The other man snorted coldly, his tone icy and filled with hostility: "We're not here to make money. Don't forget, our main purpose is to disrupt Youcheng on the orders of our master, to avenge the humiliation suffered in Rongzhou!"
“Of course I haven’t forgotten that,” the man in black who had spoken earlier said calmly. “I just didn’t expect that the medicinal cuisine would be so popular. I’m afraid that if this continues, the Prince of Zhennan and his wife will realize that something is wrong.”
"So what if I noticed?" the latter said dismissively. "I just want Youcheng to be in chaos."
"In the Rongzhou incident, they ruined your grand plan and caused us heavy losses. We must get our revenge, bit by bit."
"Once Youcheng is in chaos, we'll seize the opportunity and make them suffer!"