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Chapter 208: Meng Cefi Returns Home
Chapter 208: Meng Cefi Returns Home
As Doctor Liu examined Sui Sui's condition, he signaled to Di Jiao to write a prescription while waving his hand, "Not necessary for now. It's common for children to have recurring fevers; just keep a close eye. There shouldn't be any major issues."
The last sentence was spoken with a hint of uncertainty.
After all, in the capital, there had been numerous cases of children succumbing to high fevers.
Doctor Liu had encountered such cases himself.
As for Sui Sui's condition...
It seemed stable for now, but the future was uncertain.
However, Doctor Liu thought to himself that as a physician, he needed to remain calm.
If he lost his composure, it would only add to the panic of those around him.
Hearing the doctor's assurance that there was no immediate cause for alarm, some of the tension eased from Cefi's face.
Due to Che Zhi's visit to the mansion today, the wives in the other chambers chose to remain indoors and kept a low profile.
Even those who initially did not understand the true nature of Che's aunt and niece now had a good idea after a few interactions.
The character of this aunt and niece duo was truly beyond words.
Especially Che Zhi, at such a young age, she had mastered the art of flattering those above her and belittling those below her.
When she first entered the mansion, the wives in the other chambers thought to send some greeting gifts as a courteous gesture to welcome a young girl.
However, if they sent too expensive a gift, Che Zhi would mock them for being simpletons and spendthrifts.
But if they sent something inexpensive, she would scoff at their frugality and stinginess.
Although Che Zhi often spoke in front of her aunt, there weren't many attendants around, as Che's aunt had brought only Qiao Zhi with her from her maiden family.
However, most of the servants in the mansion were originally from the Wang Manor, and it was inevitable that some tongues would loosen.
Thus, it didn't take long for the wives in the other chambers to learn about the true nature of this aunt and niece duo.
When Che Zhi visited again, they simply couldn't be bothered to pay her much attention.
And today, upon hearing that she had come again, they preferred to stay cooped up in their chambers rather than go out and greet her.
There was no point in sending gifts and still not earning her favor.
After all, they didn't need to curry favor with Che's aunt to live comfortably.
Frankly, they were all concubines, and among them were those who had borne sons. Why would their lives be any worse than that of Che's aunt, who merely seemed to be in favor?
As they listened to the commotion coming from Cefi's chamber, they grew concerned.
After sending someone to inquire about the situation, Wen and Zhou soon arrived.
Both of them had borne sons, and thus they held slightly more influence in the mansion than the other wives.
Wen had a gentle disposition and usually kept a low profile, so she wouldn't have taken the initiative to come over if Zhou hadn't invited her.
Zhou, feeling guilty about the previous incident involving Sui Sui, wanted to come and see the child, who was now running a high fever, especially since the King and Queen were not currently in the mansion. However, she was concerned about drawing too much attention to herself, so she invited Wen along.
Intrigued by the child and wanting to see her as well, Wen quickly prepared herself and joined Zhou.
Seeing the two of them, Cefi gave a lukewarm nod before turning her attention back to Sui Sui's condition.
The new medicine had just been prepared, but before it could be administered, Sui Sui had started to delirious, causing Cefi to pace anxiously.
Whether it was before her marriage or after entering the Wang Manor, Cefi had never attended to anyone.
All she could do now was pace back and forth, feeling helpless.
Thankfully, Di Jiao was there to help change the cold compresses for Sui Sui, and Xiang Gu and the others were attending to tasks like delivering soup and water, so Cefi didn't need to personally handle those matters.
However, Cefi was anxious and wanted to do something to keep herself busy.
As she paced, Wen Yi'niang, whose health wasn't the best, began to feel dizzy and had to sit down.
Zhou Yi'niang, standing on her tiptoes to peek inside, saw that Sui Sui's face was flushed with fever. She couldn't help but whisper, "Why hasn't the fever gone down yet? Is the dosage not enough?"
"Should we get some ice?"
"Should we use ice if it doesn't come down?"
...
Zhou Yi'niang, having no medical knowledge herself, could only quietly offer suggestions based on her limited experience.
Concubine Ren, feeling agitated, perked up at the mention of ice by Zhou Yi'niang. She turned to Doctor Liu and asked, "Should we use ice?"
Doctor Liu waved his hand in dismissal. "No, the temperature difference would be too much for a child to bear."
Hearing this, Concubine Ren sighed in disappointment. "Then what can we do? This fever just won't break."
Just then, Xiang Lan, one of the maids, hurriedly entered from the outer chamber, looking hesitant to speak.
Concubine Ren, already impatient, waved her hand at Xiang Lan. "Just say what you have to say. What's with all the hesitation?"
Xiang Lan took a deep breath and spoke. "Concubine Meng has been injured, and she's already at the door. The gatekeepers asked me to call for Doctor Liu to attend to her."
Concubine Ren: ?
Wen Yi'niang and Zhou Yi'niang: ?
What on earth is going on?
How did she get injured while simply going out to choose a gift?
Perplexed by the situation, Concubine Ren was also concerned and began to walk towards the door, lifting her skirt slightly as she said, "I'll go and take a look."
After taking a few steps, she turned back, still worried, and asked Doctor Liu, "Doctor Liu, please assign an apprentice to me. I'll go and see what's happening over there."
With Sui Sui's fever still raging, Concubine Ren couldn't bear to have Doctor Liu leave her side.
She thought to herself that she would go and assess the situation first. If it was serious, she would send someone back to call for Doctor Liu.
Moreover, once Concubine Meng returned, she would be in the chamber next door, and the two rooms were very close to each other.
Doctor Liu was in a difficult position as well. On one hand, he had a child with a persistently high fever, and on the other, a consort who had been injured.
Fortunately, Concubine Ren's presence helped mediate the situation, reducing the pressure on Doctor Liu.
He asked Di Yu to accompany Concubine Ren, while Di Jiao was still busy changing the cold compresses.
Concubine Ren hurried out, and before she even reached the front courtyard, she saw Concubine Meng being supported by several attendants.
Concubine Meng's current state was terrible. Her hair was half undone, and her face was as pale as a ghost. She looked utterly disheveled.
Concubine Ren was startled by her appearance and drew in a sharp breath. "What happened to you? You were fine when you left. How did you end up like this just from choosing a gift?"
Hearing Concubine Ren's voice, Concubine Meng lifted her head, her eyes unfocused as if she were having trouble recognizing people.
After a long while, Concubine Meng finally recognized Concubine Ren. She took a few steps forward and suddenly hugged her tightly, bursting into tears. "Cefi, I almost died! Waaah!"
Concubine Meng's sobs were loud and full of grief.
Known for her gentle temperament, it was rare for her to display such raw emotions.
Concubine Ren was taken aback by her outburst and patted her back gently to soothe her. After a while, she turned to ask Aunt Tian, who was standing behind Concubine Meng, "Aunt Tian, what happened?"
Aunt Tian's face was as pale as Concubine Meng's, and her voice trembled with lingering fear as she replied, "Something happened at Su Yajing!"
(End of Chapter)
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