The emperor just kept holding Zeng Han, Berlin stood behind him, and the two became three, but the only thing that remained unchanged was their eager gazes.
Lai Fu always took back his steps when he was about to step over the threshold. The war was not over yet, and the old and new dynasties were replaced in the court. There were many important things waiting for the emperor to make a decision, but he could not bear to urge him. Daqing would not perish for the time being, but the Taifu was at the critical moment of life and death.
If the emperor had fully grown up by now, he had learned to weigh things in his heart, he was able to keep his emotions under control, and perhaps he would not have acted so anxious. However, the prince was only twelve years old, and he had just ascended the throne. He was most dependent on the tutor, who was both his teacher and mother. His mind was distracted at the moment, and his anxiety was understandable.
Lai Fu lowered his head. It was alright. He would accept the blame even if he had to. He just hoped that the Master could get through this disaster safely. Otherwise...
At this moment, more people came outside. Lai Fu looked back and saw that it was Minister Zhu who didn't even have time to take off his official uniform. Then came the Qin family, the Anguo Mansion, the Dingguo Mansion, the Cai family, the Jiang family... All those who had any connection with Hua Zhi came.
But Hua Zhi was still having a fever. This time she was not considerate. No matter how many people were waiting for her, she just stubbornly closed her eyes and had a fever, as if she was making up for the illness she had accumulated in the past two years. Those places that had obviously healed without any signs of injury were still burning red, but she was sleeping soundly as if she didn't feel any discomfort at all.
But it's already burned like this, how can I not feel uncomfortable
Gu Yanxi did not take the handkerchief handed to her by Bao Xia, "It is not appropriate to drink wine anymore. Go prepare some warm water."
Baoxia didn't understand for a moment, but Yingchun did. She immediately asked someone to bring hot water, then politely but forcefully bowed in front of the emperor and said, "My lady needs to take a bath. Your Majesty, please leave for a while."
The emperor quickly stood up and carried Zeng Han out. The others had no reason to stay, so they all left.
Before leaving, Yu Lao felt her pulse again, and it was still on the verge of breaking. He sighed and instructed, "I'll go make a bathing recipe. Remember, the water can't be too cold. She's weak and can't stand it."
"yes."
The maids were busy coming in and out, and the others seemed redundant.
Hua Yizheng bowed to everyone and said, "Thank you all for coming. The Hua family accepts your kindness, but the Hua family is in a panic right now. It's really... When Zhi'er gets better, I will send someone to inform you one by one."
After listening to the instructions, everyone tactfully said goodbye.
Zhu Bowen walked last. Neither of the two old brothers had expected to meet in such an occasion two years later. When they looked at each other, they both felt that it was fate that played a trick on them. They had never imagined that they would have such a difficult time when they were old.
Patting his elder brother on the shoulder, Zhu Bowen sighed and said, "Don't be discouraged. Zhi'er is filial and will not give up just like that."
Hua Yi was smiling bitterly. He had never hoped that Zhier would be filial to him so much.
After looking at his daughter who was about to faint from crying, Zhu Bowen finally left without saying anything. What could he say? The one lying on the bed was her flesh that had fallen off. Anyone else's comfort was just scratching the surface.
However, the emperor did not leave, and the empress dowager sent people but was unable to get him back.
He occupied a small space, surrounding Berlin and Zeng Han, and neither walked out nor made it clear that no one was allowed to get close to him.
Inside the house, Yingchun stepped forward to remind him, "Sir, the water is ready."
"Stand it up."
The two hurried forward to lift the curtain, and then they were caught off guard and stunned to see the Regent, who was only wearing a middle-length coat, holding the young lady wrapped in a thin blanket and striding down from the bed. The two looked at each other in surprise, what was the Regent going to do...
The sound of water was heard, and the two of them hurried over, and saw that the water in the large wooden barrel in the ear room was overflowing. The Regent held his young lady and sat down. The water covered the young lady's chest, but under the water, in this posture, the whole body was exposed!
Both of them blushed. Yes, the young lady was unconscious and was afraid she would choke without anyone holding her. The Regent did this for her own good. Yes, that's it. There was no problem at all!
Yingchun didn't dare to raise her head, and just as she was about to cover the young lady's forehead with the handkerchief, it was taken away in mid-air. She knew who it was without thinking. She lowered her head even lower, checked the water temperature, bent down, opened the lid, scooped a large spoonful of hot water and poured it in.
Gu Yanxi felt uncomfortable as well. His beloved was naked in his arms, and his body reacted naturally, but his heart was anxious as if on fire. Two fires were burning in his heart and body at the same time. He felt like he was about to combust while soaking in the water.
I carefully pulled her closer to me. Her skin was as smooth as cream and even smoother under water. Her waist was slender and I could hold it in my hand. I moved my hands up or down...
Gu Yanxi turned his head away in embarrassment, sweat breaking out on his forehead. He wanted to take a cold shower instead of soaking in hot water, but Ah Zhi couldn't be left alone here, so he... didn't want to leave either.
He suffered willingly like this. After changing the handkerchief once again, he habitually touched it. After letting it go, he reacted and immediately pressed his forehead against it. After a moment, he gestured uncertainly to Yingchun and Baoxia to come forward and "Touch it and try."
The two were delighted and reached out their hands to touch her at the same time. Baoxia slowed down for a moment and directly covered the back of Yingchun's hand. She couldn't feel it and only asked repeatedly, "How is it? Is the fever gone? Is the fever gone?"
Yingchun was also unsure, "It seems to have retreated a little..."
Seeing her like this, Bao Xia immediately pulled her hand away and covered it with his own. After a moment, he was unsure, "Yes, I did retreat a little."
"Get a dry towel ready." Gu Yanxi stood up quickly, not caring how embarrassed he was at the moment. He picked up Azhi and took her out of the wooden barrel and put her on a long couch covered with a blanket. He asked the two of them to serve her quickly, and he quickly took off his shirt.
After he had taken off all his clothes, he remembered that he had no change of clothes here. He looked back at Azhi, walked out of the ear room quickly, picked up his clothes from the bed, put them on casually, and went back to the ear room. The two men were also quick. They had already put on their clothes and were wiping their hair in such a short time.
He carried the person back to the bed and said, "Go and invite Elder Yu."
Bao Xia responded crisply, and ran to open the door, "Doctor Yu, the young lady's temperature seems to have dropped a little, please come and take a look."
The people who were standing or sitting outside were all shocked. Old Yu also felt relieved and quickly followed him into the house. Zhu couldn't help it anymore, so she pulled her husband, who she was worried about, and followed him in. The emperor, relying on no one to stop him, squeezed to the front of the door. Naturally, Berlin and Zeng Han were not left behind.
Everyone held their breath, waiting for Doctor Yu to give a diagnosis result, but Doctor Yu's brows were still furrowed.
Gu Yanxi's deep voice came from behind the curtain, "How is it?"
"The pulse has not improved." Not only has it not improved, it has gotten worse. I'm afraid...