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Chapter 213: The Qi King Finally Returns
Chapter 213: The Qi King Finally Returns
Concubine Meng couldn't fall asleep, which was why she came over.
Hearing her son's persuasion, she shook her head. "I can't sleep. I've already drunk most of a bowl of calming soup, so it won't help."
Understanding his mother's anxiety, Feng Xuancai didn't persuade her further.
Su Sui's condition was temporarily stable.
Not wanting the young masters to go hungry, Concubine Meng arranged for the kitchen to prepare lunch so they could have something to fill their stomachs.
Feng Xuanrui had been persuaded by Feng Xuancai to eat, otherwise, the young boy would have stayed by his sister's side, afraid that the fever would take her away.
Although Feng Xuanrui was young, he had heard about many things.
Even in powerful and prestigious families, there were cases of children perishing from high fevers.
Sometimes, it wasn't even an issue of medical skill.
Didn't every household have access to good doctors?
That was impossible.
More often than not, it was a matter of medical understanding.
Additionally, there were many considerations when it came to medication. After all, if the medication was too strong for a child, it could do more harm than good.
And so, it often led to tragic outcomes.
After lunch, Feng Xuanrui hurried back and resumed his position by Su Sui's side, gazing at her intently.
Su Sui's fever had subsided by now, but her little face was still flushed.
She had fallen asleep.
Doctor Liu said that sleeping would help restore her energy.
If the fever didn't return in the afternoon, then things should be fine.
With proper care tonight, and as long as the fever didn't recur, she could recover with a few more days of rest and be back to her energetic self.
Feng Xuanrui was worried and wanted to stay by her side.
However, sometimes a child's body just couldn't stay awake.
Before long, Feng Xuanrui fell asleep, still leaning by the bedside.
Doctor Liu sighed helplessly as he watched from the side.
Having confirmed with Concubine Ren that she didn't mind, he gently lifted Feng Xuanrui and placed him beside Su Sui to sleep together.
This would make the young children feel more comfortable.
In his sleep, Feng Xuanrui instinctively reached out and held Su Sui's hand, grasping it gently. Doctor Liu tried to separate them, but whenever he did, Feng Xuanrui would unconsciously reach out again.
Feng Xuanbin was asleep in the corner of the bed, but there was no more room on it.
With Su Su suffering from an illness and requiring constant attention, adding two more children to the bed would make it crowded.
Thus, Doctor Liu asked Aunt Zhou to carry Feng Xuanbin back to her room to sleep first.
The other young masters were concerned but knowing that Su Su's fever had broken and she was now asleep, they returned to their respective rooms to rest.
Feng Xuancai was worried about his mother, so he stayed behind, keeping her company and chatting with her.
Concubine Meng hadn't felt sleepy earlier.
However, after having some food at noon and with the possible effects of the calming soup, or perhaps due to her son's comforting presence, she began to feel drowsy.
Before long, she dozed off, and Feng Xuancai gently escorted her back to lie down. Soon, she fell into a deep sleep.
Seeing his mother asleep, Feng Xuancai still felt uneasy, so he stayed by her side, sitting at the bedside and watching over her.
With nothing else to do, he didn't feel like reading, so he picked up a chessboard and started playing a game with himself.
Unfortunately, his skills were lacking, and he soon became frustrated playing against himself.
Finally giving up, Feng Xuancai impatiently pushed the chessboard aside and asked the young servant, Qing Ai, to fetch his carving tools.
He intended to use this time to carve a peach blossom for his mother and a little rabbit for Su Su.
Su Su woke up once in the afternoon.
Thirsty, Su Sui struggled to ask for some water.
Upon hearing this, Dijiao quickly prepared some warm water and gently helped the little girl drink it.
Seeing that Su Sui was holding her stomach again after drinking a few sips, Dijiao looked towards Aunt Xiang.
Aunt Xiang immediately understood and took the child to the bathroom to take care of her physiological needs before bringing her back.
After Su Sui returned, she sat there dazed for a while. Seeing her brother sleeping by her side, she snuggled up next to him and soon fell asleep again.
Aunt Xiang was still worried, but Doctor Liu waved his hand and reassured her, "What the young miss needs most right now is plenty of sleep so she can recover faster. As long as the fever doesn't return, she'll be fine."
Hearing this, Aunt Xiang felt temporarily relieved.
As evening approached, the Qi King and the Qi King's wife finally returned.
Upon hearing that the couple had returned, Concubine Ren hurriedly lifted her skirt and rushed out.
In her heart, she thought: You two have finally returned! If you hadn't come back soon, my heart would have burned up along with Su Sui!
When Feng Xuanbo saw his mother rushing out, he followed closely behind, afraid that his mother's impetuous nature would get her into trouble again.
Just as mother and son reached the front yard, they were startled by the grand arrival of the Qi King and his entourage.
The Qi King had returned with officials from the Court of Judicial Review.
Given the serious nature of the case involving the attempted murder of a relative, the perpetrators from the Che family could not be let off easily.
Although this incident touched upon the Qi King's personal life, those responsible would still need to be dealt with accordingly.
However, the entire process would have to be handled discreetly.
Later on, the officials from the Court of Judicial Review would need to use their literary skills to help obscure certain sensitive details in the testimonies.
Of course, these were matters to be addressed subsequently.
For now...
The Qi King was so furious he wanted to kill those responsible!
Thus, upon his return, he wore a cold expression and initially intended to head towards the east wing.
However, as soon as he entered the manor, Che Yiniang, upon receiving news of his return, rushed towards him with tears streaming down her face.
Before she could get close, the Qi King signaled to the officials from the Court of Judicial Review, and they immediately apprehended her.
Che Yiniang was stunned, her face filled with disbelief as she struggled to break free and throw herself at the Qi King, crying, "Your Highness, it's me, Xin'er. I'm Xin'er, whom you love the most. Your Highness, I was wronged today in your absence. I was wronged!"
The Qi King's face turned darker as he thought to himself: You're not even fit to be called a liver!
You almost took my life, and now you want to escape?
However, he then recalled the analysis of the Emperor and Empress, suggesting that Che Yiniang might also be a sacrificial pawn of the Che family.
The Qi King thought it would be fitting for her to die with a clear understanding of the situation.
With these thoughts in mind, the Qi King coldly smiled, lowered his voice, and said close to Che Yiniang's ear, "Do you know that your maid, Qiaozhi, was placed by your brother? Are you aware that the chicken soup she regularly prepares for you contains safflower and peach kernels? If consumed for an extended period, not only will you be unable to give birth to a daughter, but you won't be able to have any children at all!"
"And do you know that the plaster you applied for me contained excessive amounts of Tripterygium wilfordii and Aconitum carmichaelii, both highly toxic substances that could affect my longevity if not properly handled?"
"You also added these two toxic substances to the scented pouch you gave me."
Finally, the Qi King lengthened his tone and added, "Ah... by the way, you're still wearing that scented pouch yourself, most likely unaware of its contents. So, your dear brother and sister-in-law truly care for you!"
Upon hearing these words, Che Yiniang was left dumbfounded.
She wasn't foolish; she could understand the implied meanings behind these words.
However, Che Yiniang refused to believe them.
After all, they were her own flesh and blood—her dear brother and sister-in-law!
(End of Chapter)
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