Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 228 Second Update

Chapter 228: Chapter 228 Second Update

The room was once again filled with chaos as several Imperial Physicians took turns examining the pulse and exchanging brief discussions, each shaking their heads as they could not discern the cause of the illness. They had tried acupuncture, tapping, and various other methods; the Heir Yunqian lying on the divan had not awakened once, resembling someone deeply asleep who could not be roused in any way.

After struggling for an hour, the people waiting in the room felt their hearts growing colder, slowly realizing that the situation was worse than they had imagined. Old Lady Zong’s face grew increasingly grim, her anxiety deepening inside, yet on the surface, she appeared calmer, watching the physicians bustling about.

Eldest Madam Zong stared blankly, her initial fierce sobbing had now turned into confusion; what happened to her son? Just two days ago, he had been lively and exuberant; indeed, the servants had reported that he had just been causing a commotion at Prince Duan’s Mansion.

The servants were also called in to be questioned in several rounds; their Princely Heir hadn’t actually managed to enter Prince Duan’s Mansion but had only been sent away by Prince Duan after a few words, which no one had heard clearly.

Furthermore, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Princely Heir had suddenly collapsed completely after Prince Duan left.

An hour later, the physicians wiped the sweat from their foreheads, having tried everything they could. Imperial Doctor Liang, who had stayed, stepped forward.

"Old Madam, please do not panic for now. The Princely Heir is not in life-threatening danger at the moment, but as for what exactly the illness is, we are incompetent and still unclear. I will go back and consult the medical texts..."

Upon hearing this, Eldest Madam Zong swayed, and the next moment she rushed outside.

"Quick, prepare the carriage! I must go to Prince Duan’s Mansion and demand answers about what he did to my son!" Eldest Madam Zong exclaimed as she tried to leave, causing Old Lady Zong’s brow to furrow, seeing only chaos to ensue.

"Come back." A few nannies immediately stopped Eldest Madam Zong; Old Lady Zong looked at her daughter-in-law, who always seemed to be missing something crucial in her judgment; even though she wanted to scold her, she restrained herself, "You clearly heard, before Prince Duan came out, Yunqian already felt unwell. Besides, under everyone’s watch, Prince Duan merely said a few words; with so many witnesses, what could Prince Duan possibly do?"

Eldest Madam Zong held back her sobs but didn’t speak, her eyes red and swollen, feeling that seeking out Prince Duan might also not be reliable.

Old Lady Zong also wondered if her grandson used a trick to achieve some goal, but it didn’t seem that way now, especially with his very strange behavior in recent days.

"Come with me—" Old Lady Zong glanced at Eldest Madam Zong; at this moment, the only person she could discuss things with was her daughter-in-law, as the person who went out to call the Duke of Qing hadn’t returned yet.

Eldest Madam Zong, upon hearing this, followed Old Lady Zong into the inner chamber.

Gu Dao and Xi Feng repeated those words once again.

Eldest Madam Zong was startled and looked at her mother-in-law puzzledly.

"Old Madam, are you saying that it was indeed Prince Duan threatening us? Did he administer some kind of drug to my son?" Eldest Madam Zong said immediately.

Gu Dao was taken aback. Did his words imply that? How could this be?

"Eldest Madam, the servants assure you, we were with the Princely Heir all the time; Prince Duan had no opportunity to administer any drug."

Old Lady Zong sighed helplessly at what was going through her daughter-in-law’s mind, only able to sigh.

"Gu Dao, Xi Feng, you have followed the Princely Heir for so many years and understand his thoughts more than us; this time, when the Princely Heir came to Zheng Capital, was there anything else he was involved with?"

"Back to the Old Madam, there indeed was the matter of the Qiandao Temple. While in Zheng Capital, the Princely Heir discovered some unclean elements, which was originally the responsibility of the Qiandao Temple, hence we traced and dealt with them all along. However, the servants heard that a prophecy had emerged from Qiandao Temple, calculated by Master Yu Sheng, seemingly of great importance, contextually linked to the Imperial Bloodline. Thus, Master Yu Sheng personally came to Zheng Capital this time." Gu Dao’s words were half-truths; even he didn’t know what the prophecy was about as the Princely Heir had never discussed it with them.

Old Lady Zong’s expression grew more solemn upon hearing this, suddenly recalling something.

"Right, Xi Feng, set out immediately to Qiandao Temple and invite Master Huo Yi, tell him the Princely Heir is severely ill, and request Master Huo Yi to save his life," Old Lady Zong said at once.

Gu Dao paused, then knelt and moved forward another step.

"Old Madam, I fear there’s no time left, this trip would take at least four days, and the Princely Heir said, he said, no more than two days..."

Xi Feng had already stood up.

"This servant will leave now, running as fast as possible without a single rest. This servant will definitely bring Master Huo Yi here."

"Xi Feng, you forgot, Master Huo Yi has already set off for the Southern Frontier." Gu Dao suddenly spoke, and Xi Feng, recalling this, turned around so quickly, he stumbled and fell onto the ground.

"This servant, this servant..."

Upon hearing this, Old Lady Zong staggered and nearly fell over.

"You all leave now and look after your master well." Old Lady Zong waved her hand, reluctant to believe some matters, now somewhat hesitant.

"Old Madam, Old Woman Feng seeks an audience." Although Nanny did not wish to come in to report, seeing that the old woman had something urgent to say, she had no choice but to come in.

Only then did the Old Madam recall such a person existed, initially unwilling to see her, but nevertheless startled, the elderly nanny instantly let Old Woman Feng in.

"Old Madam, I originally dared not speak, but relying on my familiarity with Heir Yunqian since he was a child and because the Eldest Madam treats me as one of her own, I muster the courage to speak."

Only then did Old Lady Zong look towards Old Woman Feng.

"Elder sister, you see the situation as it is now, everyone else is avoiding it, only you treat me as one of your own."

Upon hearing this, Old Woman Feng quickly stepped forward, grabbed Old Lady Zong’s hand and nodded eagerly.

"Indeed, indeed, it is reasonable. Although this old woman does not understand medicine, I’ve observed Heir Yunqian’s facial expressions closely, it seems like fate obstructs him, and perhaps it’s not just illness but also some other reasons intertwined."

Hearing this, Old Lady Zong suddenly opened her eyes to look at Old Woman Feng and, although she did not nod in agreement, her expression largely acknowledged the truth in those words.

"Therefore, did the Princely Heir instruct anything before he fell unconscious? If so, just follow through, irrespective of its truth. Perhaps it might just work..."

Old Lady Zong sighed and nodded her head.

"Elder sister, I now understand, thank you for making this journey today." Old Lady Zong patted Old Woman Feng’s hand, "Nanny Geng, escort her out properly."

Seeing this, Old Woman Feng bid her farewell.

The next day, while Heir Yunqian was previously stably unconscious, suddenly, the color drained from his face at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning ash gray, and several Imperial Physicians were busy in Zong Sheng Residence for half a day.

Gu Dao immediately knelt in front of the Old Madam, repeating those words once again.

The Old Madam watched as the situation with Yunqian drastically worsened, seeming to have made a decision, and called for Eldest Madam Zong.

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