Chapter 282: Suisui Comes to the Rescue
Chapter 282: Suisui Comes to the Rescue
The little child hiding in the artificial mountain was clearly in distress, his body twitching slightly.
Queen Consort Qi watched with concern, her expression softening at the child's condition.
Lu Xinglan also felt her heart ache at the sight. As a mother herself, she could empathize with the child's suffering, his convulsions indicating great discomfort.
However, even the slenderest maid among them couldn't fit through the small opening, and their outstretched hands fell short of reaching him.
Anxious and helpless, the group could only pace around the artificial mountain, frantically brainstorming solutions.
Suisui, witnessing the little boy's agony, gently hugged her mother's neck and pleaded softly, "Mother, let me go and check on him. I'm small and can squeeze through."
Queen Consort Qi was naturally reluctant to put her daughter in potential danger. She may feel sympathy for the unknown child, but she wouldn't risk her own child's safety.
Concerned about the child's erratic behavior, she wanted to refuse Suisui's request, but the little girl persisted, gently swaying in her mother's embrace. "Mother, please let me go. I can do it. The little brother looks like he's in so much pain."
The boy's curled-up form, tucked away in the corner of the artificial mountain, reminded Queen Consort Qi of Suisui's past—huddled in chicken coops and wood sheds, seeking safety in every possible nook and cranny.
That sense of loneliness, helplessness, and pitifulness stirred her heart.
Suisui might not fully understand the depth of her own compassion, but her tenderness toward the boy stemmed from an unconscious desire to comfort the lonely child she once was.
All she knew was that seeing the little boy in pain made her feel uneasy, and so she persisted, hoping to convince her mother to let her help.
Suisui's determination, coupled with the boy's worsening condition, eventually wore down Queen Consort Qi's resistance, and she reluctantly released her daughter, her voice filled with worry. "First, call out to him a few times. If he doesn't respond, we'll gently pat him. If anything seems amiss, come out immediately. Remember, your safety is my top priority. Nothing is more precious to me than you..."
Even though it was just a rescue mission for a child trapped in an artificial mountain, Queen Consort Qi couldn't hide her anxiety.
She wanted to inundate Suisui with instructions, afraid that her daughter might forget something important.
Suisui listened attentively to her mother's every word, even if she couldn't remember them all. She understood the weight of her mother's concerns and was determined to follow her instructions to the best of her ability.
Seeing Suisui nodding earnestly, Queen Consort Qi's heart finally calmed a little.
With one last lingering glance, Queen Consort Qi reluctantly let Suisui go, her eyes filled with worry as the little girl took quick steps toward the small passage leading into the artificial mountain.
Suisui's petite frame easily slipped through the opening.
Queen Consort Qi's heart clenched as she signaled for the others to gather around, whispering instructions to Aunt Xiang and Aunt Qiu, "If anything seems wrong, pull Suisui out immediately."
In Queen Consort Qi's heart, the well-being of her daughter superseded all else, even if the person hidden in the artificial mountain turned out to be a prince.
Thus, if the boy was truly ill and lashed out, she would prioritize protecting Suisui over anyone else.
Suisui quickly made her way inside, approaching the huddled figure of the boy, who was still convulsing. "Little brother, are you alright?"
There was no response, only the boy's body twitching violently once more.
Suisui pursed her lips, took two cautious steps forward, and gently patted the boy's back, just as her mother had instructed. "Hello, little brother. I'm Suisui. Are you alright?"
Still, there was no response, only the relentless convulsions.
At the same time, Suisui noticed something peculiar.
She drew back her hand, examining it curiously, as if she couldn't quite believe what she was feeling. Then, she reached out and gently patted the boy again.
Suisui Tries Again!
The boy's fever was scorching to the touch, even through his clothes.
Such a high fever could take a person's life at any moment.
Especially the life of a child.
Little Suisui had experienced illness before, and so she knew exactly what to do in this situation.
Thus, when she felt the abnormal temperature, Suisui turned her head in shock and called out to Queen Consort Qi through the gap in the artificial mountain, "Mother, he's burning hot!"
Suisui wanted to ask if such a fever could take his life, but as a child, she dared not voice her fears.
Upon hearing that the child had a fever, Queen Consort Qi's heart clenched with worry.
Although they still didn't know the boy's identity, as mothers, they couldn not bear to see a child in such a state.
Thus, without hesitation, Queen Consort Qi instructed Suisui, "See if you can drag your brother out. If you can't, at least pull him closer to the opening so the rest of us can help pull him out."
Suisui was small in stature and strength, and it would indeed be challenging for her to pull out someone bigger than her.
However, Suisui had a plan. She could try to nudge the boy from the gap towards a more accessible spot, making it easier for the adults to reach in and lend a hand.
With her mother's guidance, Suisui's anxiety eased, and she nodded obediently, ready to execute the plan.
Seeing Suisui's determined nod, Queen Consort Qi's heart finally calmed, and she reluctantly signaled for Suisui to proceed, her eyes filled with worry as her tiny figure stepped towards the small passage.
Suisui's petite frame easily slipped through the narrow opening.
Queen Consort Qi's heart tightened as she motioned for the others to gather around, whispering instructions to Aunt Xiang and Aunt Qiu, "If anything seems amiss, pull Suisui out immediately. Her safety is my utmost priority."
In that moment, Queen Consort Qi's primary concern was her daughter's well-being, even if it meant potentially endangering the person hidden within the artificial mountain, who could very well be a young prince.
Thus, if the boy lashed out in his feverish state, she would prioritize protecting Suisui over anyone else.
Suisui quickly made her way inside, approaching the huddled figure of the boy, who was still convulsing. "Little brother, are you alright?"
There was no response, only the relentless twitching of his body.
Suisui pursed her lips, took a cautious step forward, and gently patted the boy's back, just as her mother had instructed. "Hello, little brother. I'm Suisui. Are you alright?"
Still, there was no verbal response, only the relentless convulsions.
At the same time, Suisui noticed something peculiar.
She drew back her hand, examining it curiously, as if she couldn't quite believe what she was feeling. Then, she reached out and gently patted the boy again.
(End of Chapter)
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