Chapter 212: Even in Her Delirium, She Thinks of Me
Chapter 212: Even in Her Delirium, She Thinks of Me
The fever in Su Su finally broke at Prince Qi's manor. Everyone heaved a sigh of relief but remained vigilant. After all, when children fell ill, they became unpredictable. Perhaps the fever would return soon. However, the fact that it had subsided meant that the prescription was effective, which also reassured Doctor Liu.
He kept a close eye on Su Su with his two disciples, while Concubine Ren paced anxiously on the side, feeling helpless as she didn't understand any of it.
She asked about Su Su's condition and then inquired about Concubine Meng. Just then, she heard Concubine Meng's voice behind her, "I'm fine now. I drank the medicine but couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd come and check on her."
Today's events had truly startled her. Despite drinking the calming soup, she didn't feel the slightest bit drowsy. Concubine Meng was worried about Su Su, so she decided to come over and take a look.
Seeing Aunt Wen and Aunt Zhou there as well, Concubine Meng nodded, "You're here too."
She had been too frightened earlier to notice who else was present.
The two aunties rose to greet her and then retreated to the side respectfully.
When Concubine Ren saw Concubine Meng approaching, she frowned in disapproval, "Why are you here? There's no need to worry; I'm here, and things won't get out of hand."
Concubine Meng sighed helplessly, "I couldn't sleep, so I wanted to find something to do to take my mind off today's events..."
Now, whenever Concubine Meng closed her eyes, she saw that head rolling towards the carriage, and it sent shivers down her spine.
She even suspected that she might not be able to sleep tonight as well. Concubine Ren had never encountered such a situation before, and hearing Concubine Meng's words sent chills down her spine.
She didn't know how to comfort her and finally suggested, "Why don't you drink a few more bowls of the calming soup?"
Concubine Meng's tense mood suddenly dissipated, and she felt like laughing and getting angry at the same time. She finally huffed coldly, "Ren Xiu, don't joke about my life!"
Concubine Ren elegantly rolled her eyes and hummed softly in response.
Just as she was about to turn back to check on Su Su, she heard the weak voice, "Aunt Meng, don't be afraid. You'll live a long life."
Hearing Su Su's voice, Concubine Ren turned around excitedly and rushed to the bedside.
However, she found that the little girl was still asleep and had probably been delirious from the fever.
This made Concubine Ren feel both helpless and heartbroken.
She lifted her veil and gently touched Su Su's little face.
Due to the high fever, Su Su's face was flushed red, and Concubine Ren's heart ached as she looked at her and even more so as she touched her.
She pressed her lips together and asked Doctor Liu, "Has it really come down?"
Doctor Liu didn't get upset by the questioning. He nodded, "It's temporarily down. From the looks of it, there was a reaction in the body after catching a cold, so the internal heat is severe. I estimate that there will be more to endure tonight."
It wasn't even dark yet, and he had already anticipated the night's situation? Concubine Ren was a little surprised but didn't doubt anything.
After all, Doctor Liu's medical skills had been recognized by His Majesty the Emperor.
However, thinking about enduring through the night made Concubine Ren's heart feel bitter.
She lifted her veil and wiped away her tears, muttering softly, "This child has had such bad luck to encounter such inhuman things."
Concubine Meng was startled by Su Su's words and froze in place.
She had been thinking that if she hadn't been late in leaving today because she was taking care of Su Su, she might have died in Su Ya Zhai.
Now, even in her delirium, Su Su was comforting her.
This caused Concubine Meng's heart to ache, and the bitter tears flowed uncontrollably.
She turned her head, intending to wipe away her tears, but the more she wiped, the more they fell.
Only now did Concubine Ren react, seeing Concubine Meng's distress. She sighed softly, "I told you, Su Su is a sincere child. Look, even in her feverish state, she's still thinking of you."
At this point, Concubine Ren lowered her voice, her tone turning slightly sour as she said, "Why wouldn't she think of me? That little scamp."
It sounded like a rebuke, but her tone was filled with indulgence.
It was clear that Concubine Ren held no grievances towards Su Su, only concern and affection.
Concubine Meng's tears continued to fall, and her voice turned hoarse as she said, "Boo hoo, Ren Xiu, you don't understand. Today, I..."
Concubine Meng wanted to confide in her, but the events of the day had been so bizarre and unbelievable.
She was also afraid that her words might stir up unnecessary suspicions in others.
So, just as she was about to speak, Concubine Meng held back.
Concubine Ren didn't understand her hesitation and waited for her to continue.
Seeing Concubine Meng crying without explanation, Concubine Ren didn't get angry, considering the fright she had experienced earlier.
Instead, she reached out to wipe away Concubine Meng's tears, her tone resigned, "Alright, alright, everything's fine now, so stop crying. Look, I have to comfort you here, and over there, I still have to worry about the child."
Concubine Meng felt embarrassed and finally pressed her lips together, managing a small smile.
Turning around, she noticed that the young masters of the manor were all present.
However, due to the limited space in the room and the need for Doctor Liu and his disciples to tend to Su Su, the two disciples were squeezed by the bedside.
Furthermore, as this was Concubine Ren's private chamber, aside from the younger Feng Xuanrui and Feng Xuanbin, the others remained outside the door to avoid any impropriety.
Concubine Meng's crying had deeply worried Feng Xuancang.
Seeing his mother look over, he quickly bowed and asked anxiously from the doorway, "Mother, are you feeling better?"
Concubine Meng didn't want her son to worry and gently patted Concubine Ren's hand, signaling her intent before stepping outside.
After speaking with her sons for a while and seeing their persistent concern, Concubine Meng asked curiously, "Don't you have classes today?"
The young masters: ...
From this awkward silence, Concubine Meng understood.
They had skipped classes again.
She wondered if Shen Fuzi was so angry that he was jumping up and down and yelling.
Concubine Meng wanted to ask, but as the eldest brother currently residing in the manor, Feng Xuancang took responsibility and honestly answered, "Mother, rest assured, we informed Shen Fuzi in advance."
Feng Xuanrui had skipped class and not returned, so Qing Shan and the others had honestly reported the news to Shen Fuzi.
The young masters were concerned about Su Su's condition and had specially requested Shen Fuzi's permission before returning.
Not only that, but the afternoon's physical education class had also been canceled.
Hearing Feng Xuancang's explanation, Concubine Meng felt slightly relieved.
She didn't have high expectations for her children to be top scholars or great warriors.
She herself didn't have any grand ambitions, so why force them?
However, as young masters of the Qi Prince's Manor, they couldn't be completely inept and useless.
They should at least be able to read and write, and have some basic martial arts skills.
Feng Xuancang was still anxious and inquired further about the details of the incident on the street earlier that day.
Learning that his mother had only been startled and wasn't physically harmed brought him some peace of mind.
However, seeing her dazed expression, his anxiety returned.
Feng Xuancang held his mother's hand and gently suggested, "Mother, why don't you go back and rest? We'll stay here with Su Su."
The second update will be at 7 pm.
(End of Chapter)
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