The Lucky Farmgirl
Chapter 1053 - 132: Surprise

Chapter 1053: Chapter 132: Surprise

The emperor stayed at State Duke Pi’s residence until late into the night, visiting Su Jian before finally being escorted back to the palace by the royal guards.

The Crown Prince and his wife, of course, went back with him.

Only after the three heavyweights left did the Du brothers take their leave, their steps a bit unsteady as they departed.

State Duke Pi waited for all the outsiders to leave before returning to the main courtyard with his wife, "What’s going on, from what I understood just now, Du Shu and Du Zhong have given blood transfusions to our Sanlang? Can, can blood really be directly transfused into the body?"

Old Madam Su, who had been greatly shaken by the day’s events, nodded, "I saw with my own eyes her transfusing blood into our Sanlang’s body. The imperial physicians also said that Sanlang is much better now, he had lost a lot of blood earlier and was nearly gone."

State Duke Pi reflected, "With this blood transfusion technique, doesn’t it mean that a person has an extra lifeline?"

Old Madam Su sat down, pouring herself a glass of water, "Don’t get your hopes up too high; Young Doctor Zhou said that this blood can’t be transfused just any which way, if the wrong blood is given, a person could die immediately. It must be compatible blood."

State Duke Pi showed his distaste, "But how can the Du family’s blood be the same as our family’s?"

Old Madam Su looked outside and in a lowered voice said, "Even His Highness’s blood is the same as our family’s."

She frowned and said, "According to what I heard from Young Doctor Zhou, this method of blood testing for kinship is quite inaccurate."

State Duke Pi raised his neck, "It was always inaccurate, it’s only you women who believe in it."

Old Madam Su gave him a look and snorted coldly; she didn’t believe that he never had such beliefs in the past.

The emperor, who rode back to the palace, was also intrigued, "So this method of blood testing for kinship is unreliable, is it?"

Gu Zhong, smiling obsequiously, said, "It seems that it is unreliable, otherwise how could the Du brothers possibly be related to His Highness? Young Doctor Zhou implies that in this world, one in every four individuals will have compatible blood."

Gu Zhong cautiously watched the emperor’s expression, and spoke softly, "It’s unexpected that this Young Doctor Zhou actually has some skills, she really did save Young Master Bai."

The emperor nodded slightly, "She has quite the guts, proposing to open the abdomen and convincing the Crown Prince. Dalang can be quite hot-tempered."

Gu Zhong grinned and remained silent.

The emperor pondered for a moment and then ordered, "Have Minister Feng investigate that matter with the nail, how could a nail have become embedded in the boot?"

Gu Zhong agreed and then reported quietly, "Your Majesty, Imperial Doctor Zheng said that the Xiaosi who was passing messages for him was taken by someone from the Crown Prince’s men, this..."

The emperor half-closed his eyes, "If he’s been taken, then so be it. Once they verify that he’s done nothing wrong, they’ll naturally release him."

Gu Zhong sighed in relief and bowed in agreement.

The capital’s waters suddenly became as hazy as the night, making it even harder to see clearly.

However, Shopkeeper Zheng of Jishi Hall didn’t sleep at all that night; the next day, he awaited news with dark circles under his eyes inside Jishi Hall.

Manbao and Bai Shan, like floating duckweed, had a good night’s sleep and bounded energetically out of the carriage first thing the next morning, hopping into Jishi Hall to find Shopkeeper Zheng.

"Shopkeeper, how is Imperial Doctor Ji who was sent over yesterday?"

Upon seeing them, Shopkeeper Zheng’s eyes brightened; as he answered, he asked, "They sent him back to the Ji Family, and Doctor Ding is watching over him. The bleeding was stopped in time, and the man was saved. By the way, how is Young Master Bai? How is Imperial Doctor Zheng?"

"When I went home, they were all fine, but now I don’t know."

Shopkeeper Zheng: "... Then why have you come here? Shouldn’t you be at the Su Family’s?"

Manbao said, "I was worried about you and Imperial Doctor Ji, so I came to see how you were doing. Since you’re all right, I’ll head to the Su Family now."

Shopkeeper Zheng immediately followed her, enthusiastically saying, "Let’s go, let’s go, I’ll walk you there."

The servants of the Su Family had been waiting for Manbao, and upon their arrival, they invited her in. Shopkeeper Zheng, who had also come along, was warmly received and no longer had to wait in the front yard, but was rather invited to the living room for tea.

Manbao and Bai Shan carried a basket on their backs to the backyard to see Su Jian.

In the room, there were only two people: one imperial doctor and one attendant.

Last night, two imperial doctors and two attendants had taken turns keeping watch, and this time it was Imperial Doctor Zheng on duty, who was dozing off on a couch, while another servant was sleeping on the footstool.

The patient in the bed was also in a deep, unconscious slumber.

Manbao stepped forward and felt his forehead, which was slightly warm, but the temperature was still manageable.

Manbao felt relieved, set down the basket, and flipped open her needle case.

The Xiaos lying on the footstool was startled awake. Seeing Manbao standing by, he scrambled up in a panic, kneeling on the footstool, "I deserve to die, I deserve to die..."

Manbao looked at him with puzzlement and said, "Did I wake you up? It’s difficult to sleep well here. I’ll watch over him now; you can go and rest."

Her voice was gentle, and the Xiaos calmed down a bit. He sneaked a peek at Manbao, and seeing she didn’t seem angry, he let out a sigh of relief, got up, and said, "Thank you, Young Doctor Zhou, I’m not sleepy."

Seeing Manbao turn back the covers, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Young Doctor Zhou, if you have any orders, just command me."

Manbao thought for a moment and then said, "Bring me a basin of warm water; I need to cleanse my hands."

The Xiaos breathed a sigh of relief and gladly agreed, turning to fetch the water.

Imperial Doctor Zheng had also awakened by then and, after stretching, came in and asked, "How is it, does he have a fever?"

"A low fever."

Imperial Doctor Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, "That’s good. With such a large cut and internal injuries, right, this is the prescription we plan to use today. As soon as he wakes up, he can start taking some water and rice."

Manbao nodded, "No oil or fat, just supplement with water and rice for now."

She took the prescription from Imperial Doctor Zheng and studied it intently.

Once the Xiaos brought the water, she washed her hands and began to administer acupuncture.

Imperial Doctor Zheng watched for a while and asked, "For reducing fever and promoting blood circulation?"

Manbao nodded, "I do not plan to transfuse blood into him anymore, as his bleeding has stopped. It’s time for his body to produce blood on its own and to allow his organs to recover vitality sooner, which is beneficial for him."

Imperial Doctor Zheng nodded in strong agreement, feeling that two of the acupoints chosen by Manbao were quite good; he had never before considered using needles in such a way.

The two of them began to discuss the matter.

After Manbao had removed all the needles, she and Imperial Doctor Zheng went outside, only to find that the Su Family’s people had gathered in the courtyard at some point, surrounding Bai Shan and talking to him.

Imperial Doctor Zheng also had a strong impression of Bai Shan, after all, just yesterday, this man had twice withstood the Crown Prince’s pressure.

God knows his heart was always on edge, fearing that at any moment the Crown Prince might also thrust a sword his way.

Imperial Doctor Zheng cleared his throat and asked, "I forgot to ask you, why do you always bring that Bai Shan with you?"

Manbao replied, "He is my Junior Brother. Is there any problem with him following me?"