NFBE Chapter 415 The deadline is approaching
Chapter 415 The deadline is approaching
At this moment, in Wu Yulan's bedroom in the General's Mansion.
Zhao Xuan pressed down hard on Wu Yulan, who was struggling desperately on the bed as if she were going crazy, her whole body covered in sweat.
"Aunt Lan, calm down, calm down!"
Whether Wu Yulan actually heard Zhao Xuan's shouts or not, she suddenly stopped struggling and fainted again.
Zhao Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from her forehead, and slumped down on the edge of the bed, feeling pain all over her body, as if she had lost half her life.
Gu Zhanghua brought in a basin of water, wrung out a cloth, and handed it to Zhao Xuan.
Zhao Xuan took it and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
Little Fairy Doctor came in carrying a bowl of freshly brewed medicine. Zhao Xuan quickly stood up and made room for her.
The Fairy Doctor tried to feed Wu Yulan medicine, but Wu Yulan clenched her teeth and the Fairy Doctor couldn't get it in after several attempts.
Zhao Xuan reached out and grabbed Wu Yulan's chin, trying to pry open Wu Yulan's mouth and help Little Fairy Doctor feed her the medicine, but it was to no avail.
With red eyes and a hoarse voice, Zhao Xuan asked Little Fairy Doctor.
"Is Aunt Lan... really beyond saving?"
The Little Fairy Doctor held the medicine bowl and gently shook her head.
"I can save a patient who is seriously ill but has a strong will to live, but I cannot save someone who is determined to die and has no will to live..."
"And it's been two days already, and the lady shows no signs of improvement. On the contrary, she's falling into a coma more frequently and for longer periods, with almost no moments of consciousness..."
Zhao Xuan held Little Fairy Doctor's hand tightly, her eyes filled with sorrow.
"Sister, think of another way! You can definitely save Aunt Lan!"
Little Fairy Doctor shook her head again. She couldn't bear to hurt Zhao Xuan, but she also had to tell the truth.
“I have no choice. I have done everything I can… Xuan’er, I think you should inform General Qin to come back as soon as possible. Maybe you can see him one last time.”
Zhao Xuan bit her lip tightly, closed her eyes, and forced back the tears that were about to spill out. Then she opened her eyes and looked at Gu Zhanghua.
Gu Zhanghua instantly understood Zhao Xuan's meaning and quickly nodded.
“I know, don’t worry. I’ll go to the palace as soon as it’s light. First, I’ll ask my father to grant us permission to postpone our trip to Song for a few days. Second, I’ll tell him about the situation here and implore my father to summon Uncle Qin back to the capital immediately.”
"it is good……"
Zhao Xuan turned to look at Wu Yulan, who was still trembling in her unconscious state, completely baffled.
"I still can't figure it out. Could it really be that box of pastries that triggered Master's allergy? But that box of pastries was a gift from Uncle Qin's wife, so what does it have to do with Aunt Lan? Why did she suddenly break down and go crazy?"
Gu Zhanghua gently embraced Zhao Xuan.
"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it for now. You've been very tired these past few days. Why don't you lean against me and sleep for a while?"
Little Fairy Doctor said, "I'll keep watch, you all go and rest."
Zhao Xuan gave a wry smile.
"Sister, go and rest first, I can't sleep..."
Little Fairy Doctor understood Zhao Xuan's feelings perfectly at this moment.
Although Wu Yulan is not related to Zhao Xuan by blood, she accompanied Zhao Xuan from childhood and had a very good relationship with Zhao Xuan's master. In any case, she can be considered half a relative of Zhao Xuan.
With a loved one seriously ill, how can Zhao Xuan get proper rest?
Little Fairy Doctor didn't stand on ceremony. She nodded to the two of them and placed the medicine bowl on the table.
"Try feeding it again in a bit."
After saying that, he left the room.
Zhao Xuan sat on the edge of the bed and gently wiped the sweat from Wu Yulan's forehead with a cloth.
Gu Zhanghua carried the basin out of the room, and soon returned with half a basin of hot water. He placed the basin in front of Zhao Xuan and squatted down.
“It’s not convenient for me to stay here alone to take care of Aunt Lan. Yun’er has also been frightened these past two days. Little Fairy Doctor gave her some calming soup and she went to bed early, so I can’t help you. You should soak your feet first; it will make you feel better…”
Gu Zhanghua was about to take off Zhao Xuan's shoes when Zhao Xuan quickly grabbed his arm.
"Honestly, I'm here taking care of Aunt Lan, and you're taking care of me..."
"Isn't this how it should be?"
"I will do it myself."
As she spoke, Zhao Xuan took off her shoes and soaked her feet in hot water.
A warm current instantly spread throughout her body, and Zhao Xuan felt as if she had come back to life, and the aches and pains all over her body were relieved.
Gu Zhanghua scooped up some hot water from the basin and helped Zhao Xuan wash her feet, then couldn't help but ask a question.
"Sister Xuan, what did Little Fairy Doctor mean just now... that Aunt Lan's time is coming to an end?"
Zhao Xuan didn't want to admit it, but reality was staring her in the face.
Unless there is a miraculous medicine in this world that can bring the dead back to life, Wu Yulan has little chance of survival given her condition, which even the Little Fairy Doctor is helpless against.
"Yes... but I still think Aunt Lan would never do anything to harm Master..."
Although Gu Zhanghua knew that saying more comforting words would be of no use at this point, he still tried his best to say something reassuring.
"Perhaps Aunt Lan's condition will improve when Uncle Qin returns."
"You're right, I hope so."
Zhao Xuan gently removed the jade hairpin from her hair and held it in her hand, examining it carefully.
She vaguely remembered that it was an early autumn afternoon many years ago.
The wind was a little chilly, so Wu Yulan went to pick her up from school and thoughtfully brought her a handmade cloak, worried that she might catch a cold.
The front of the cloak was embroidered with a small deer with two upright antlers and plum blossom-shaped spots. One leg was raised and the other was pushing off the ground, making it look very majestic.
She really liked that cloak.
Wu Yulan took her hand and as they entered the gate of Qingfeng Courtyard, they saw Zhao Xiaoman waiting at the door.
As the master bent down to pick her up, he touched Wu Yulan's hair.
"Miss, what did you stick in my hair?"
Wu Yulan asked with a charming smile.
"look by youself!"
The master's smiling face was bathed in the afternoon sunlight.
Wu Yulan fumbled in her hair, pulled out a hairpin, and held it in her hand, her face filled with surprise and delight.
"Ah?! It's a jade hairpin!"
"Yulan, isn't this hairpin pretty? I bought it especially for you!"
"It's beautiful! Thank you, miss!"
While Wu Yulan was pleasantly surprised, she also looked at Zhao Xiaoman with some apprehension.
"Miss, this hairpin must be very expensive, right?"
"Of course! It cost me five taels of silver!"
As Zhao Xiaoman spoke, she exaggeratedly spread out five fingers and gently pressed them against Wu Yulan's face, then turned and winked mischievously at her.
"Oh dear, to buy this hairpin for your Aunt Lan, my little Xuan'er's entire month's allowance for pastries is gone!"
Upon hearing this, she immediately burst into tears.
Later, her master secretly told her that he was just teasing her.
But Wu Yulan took it seriously and made her delicious pastries every day to make up for her guilt.
As Zhao Xuan thought about it, she smiled, but then she started crying again.
Gu Zhanghua stood up, sat down next to Zhao Xuan, put his arm around her, and gently patted her back.
"If you want to cry, then cry..."
Zhao Xuan leaned against Gu Zhanghua's chest, unable to hold back her sobs.
"I just don't understand, what's wrong with Aunt Lan? Is there really something wrong with that box of pastries? How did she get involved with Uncle Qin's wife?"