eurekapd Chapter 425 Prince Yi's Concern
Chapter 425 Prince Yi's Concern
The furnishings in the room were simple but neat and elegant, with an oil lamp on the table flickering.
Zhou Chang came to Aunt Jing's bedside.
It is hot in the summer, and most wealthy families in Jindu City usually buy ice or store it privately. There is a basin of ice next to Aunt Jing's bed.
But Prince Yi's Mansion never had an ice cellar, and he would not spend money to buy one.
I guess this ice is what Yuan Qi buys for his daily use.
When he saw Bing, Zhou Chang noticed that most of the windows in the house were closed, with only the window in the corner slightly open. This was probably because Aunt Jing was seriously injured and was afraid of the wind.
In the dim light, Zhou Chang took a closer look at Aunt Jing's expression.
Aunt Jing was lying flat on the bed with her eyes closed. Her clothes had been changed and a thin blanket was draped over her chest.
The right side of the body was exposed, and the entire right half of the head, face, shoulders, arms and hands were tightly wrapped in white gauze. Only the left half of the head and face and body were still intact.
Zhou Chang couldn't tell how serious the injury was, but he felt relieved when he saw that Aunt Jing's breathing was still even.
Gao Yuan and Shou Hou both stood at the door, not daring to get closer, but just looking far away in the direction of the bed curtains.
The room is stuffy and it's not suitable for so many people to stay here.
Zhou Chang turned around and whispered to Xinxian and Xinmu: "You two must take good care of it and not be negligent. If there is a shortage of manpower, please inform me."
"Yes..." The two of them knelt down and responded.
Zhou Chang turned around and asked Meng Youfang again: "Doctor Meng, when will Aunt Jing wake up?"
Meng Youfang stroked his beard and said, "According to the current situation, it is better for her to be asleep than awake. Your Majesty, there is no need to rush. It doesn't matter if she does it later."
Zhou Chang originally just wanted to get a general idea so that he could come to visit in time, but he didn't understand what Meng Youfang meant.
Meng Youfang probably couldn't estimate the exact time, so he could only add: "If she wakes up, the burns will be unusual and the pain will be unbearable. It will be difficult for ordinary people to tolerate it."
"Is there any good medicine?" Zhou Chang did not ask further, but became more worried.
Meng Youfang had obviously been thinking about this problem, but he still shook his head: "I have used the best ointment just now, but no matter how good the ointment is, it still depends on her herself from now on."
Zhou Chang thought about the bandaged right side of his face again: "Can Aunt Jing's face and skin be restored to their original state?"
"It's impossible." Doctor Meng answered straightforwardly this time.
"What about the eyes?" Zhou Chang's heart was stabbed.
Doctor Meng thought for a while and said, "The eyes are not burned, but we need to see if they are injured by the smoke. They have been in the fire for a long time, so we need to see how they are after they wake up."
Zhou Chang's heart sank and his whole body swayed, about to fall.
Yuan Qi and Shou Hou quickly supported him: "Your Majesty..."
"What about the right half of the body?" Zhou Chang didn't know what else to worry about.
"It's hard to say." Doctor Meng shook his head.
"What can be certain?" Zhou Chang choked, "At least my life should be saved, right?"
"This... he should wake up. As for after he wakes up..." Doctor Meng continued.
Fu Ming interrupted from the side: "Your Majesty, Aunt Jing must be blessed by heaven, but the key lies in the next few days."
Zhou Chang understood that this was completely different from the response she had just received.
He pushed everyone aside and stumbled out of the room, unable to breathe if he stayed there for another second.
"Your Highness..." Yuan Qi chased out and supported Zhou Chang, his voice softer than ever before, "Your Highness, it's useless to think too much now. We are still trying to find a solution. Aunt Jing will get through this."
Zhou Chang turned around, and Yuan Qi's bright and clear eyes stared at him, and his heart started beating again instantly.
"Tonight, I sent out five groups of people. One of them will go to Chaotian Temple in East City tomorrow morning as soon as the city gate opens. Maybe we can still find Taoist Master Yun Huazi." Yuan Qi said softly.
It’s great to hear the word “we” at this time.
However, when Taoist Master Yun Huazi was mentioned again, Zhou Chang no longer held out hope.
Tiemu Pai's opportunity had already been used on the old princess. Yun Huazi made it clear on that day. I'm afraid that since then, no one knows where Yunyou has gone.
However, if there is even a glimmer of hope, they should give it a try.
Zhou Chang felt a warm current surge from the bottom of his heart and held Yuan Qi's hand.
It feels really good to have someone by your side all the time.
Zhou Chang finally sent everyone back to rest. At least they didn't have to stay by Aunt Jing's side tonight. Hard days were still ahead, and taking turns on duty would be inevitable.
Afterwards, the two of them returned to the East Courtyard bedroom together.
On the way, we passed the main courtyard which had become a ruin again.
Two crabapple trees stood silently in the yard. The fire had burned all the white flowers on the trees, leaving only a few. The remaining white flowers swayed in the night breeze, so white that they were dazzling.
Zhou Chang couldn't help but shed tears.
Yuan Qi could only console him: "Your Highness, we will find a craftsman in a few days to renovate this place. I promise that it can be restored to its original appearance, and nothing will change."
Zhou Chang let his tears flow coldly on his cheeks, his voice choked and ethereal: "No..., don't repair it, just keep it as it is now."
Yuan Qi looked over with an inquiring gaze, not understanding what was going on.
"This is a lesson and a reminder. This is my fault and my sin..." Zhou Chang clenched his hands unconsciously.
What did she do tonight?
What did you gain and what did you lose?
If Aunt Jing lost her life, or if Skinny Monkey rushed into the sea of fire and couldn't get out, or if Uncle Qiu was in poor health and couldn't stand the stimulation, or if there were Zhong Yu and Gao Yuan...
These people were not only Prince Yi Fengming's subordinates but also her family, and unknowingly they had already become her family.
The burnt main courtyard is the witness.
Witness her being smart, self-righteous, and arrogant.
"Hiss..." Yuan Qi remained silent, but couldn't help but cry out in pain.
Zhou Chang then realized that she had been holding Yuan Qi's hand, and because she was holding too tightly, her hand was twisted and hurt.
"I'm sorry, I, I..." I don't know what else to say except blaming myself.
Yuan Qi held her hand again and smiled gently: "Your Majesty, there is no need to blame yourself. Aunt Jing will be fine."
Zhou Chang nodded silently.
Afterwards, the two of them returned to the bedroom.
The moon has set in the west, and the darkness is the darkest before daybreak.
Zhou Chang didn't want to be alone, so he insisted on lying on the chaise longue and let Yuan Qi sleep on the bed.
Yuan Qi had no choice but to do so.
They both lay down with their clothes on, quietly keeping their eyes open, waiting for dawn.
Zhou Chang's mind was full of thoughts, and he couldn't get rid of the white flowers on the two crabapple trees.
"Those two crabapple trees were my mother's favorite when she was alive. I specially transplanted them from the palace." Prince Yi suddenly couldn't help but speak, he just wanted to say something.
Feng Ming's voice was very soft, as if he was speaking to himself, and he didn't know whether Yuan Qi could hear it.