The Eldest Daughter-in-Law [Reborn] - Chapter 79

A thin and slender arm reached out and caught Xie Yunchu’s waving hand. Xie Yunchu bounced back as if she had been electrocuted when she touched the solid palm. She turned around and met Wang Shuhuai’s calm gaze. Xie Yunchu got up quickly, not caring about the pain in her body, and said in surprise,

“Why didn’t the Second Young Master leave?”

Wang Shuhuai was a little confused. His wife was here, and he was taking a day off that day. Wasn’t it natural for him to wait for her for breakfast after practicing martial arts? Well, he forgot to tell her that he was taking a rest that day.

“I’m taking a day off today.”

“Oh…” Xie Yunchu’s brain was a little slow to react. She had hardly seen Wang Shuhuai in the morning in her two lifetimes. This scene was too unfamiliar to her. The piercing pain came belatedly. Xie Yunchu shook her head and said, “Please make way, I need to get out of bed.”

Wang Shuhuai’s eyes fell on her right shoulder. “How is the injury?”

Xie Yunchu said slowly, “Nothing serious…” She was not used to telling Wang Shuhuai the truth. In her previous life, she didn’t want him to worry about her, but in this life, there was no need for her to do so. He was no longer the man she coveted.

Wang Shuhuai’s eyes fell on her cheek, and he stepped back.

A quarter of an hour later, Xie Yunchu was dressed neatly and helped by her maid to sit in the side room. The couple had breakfast together. Even though Xie Yunchu didn’t say anything, Wang Shuhuai knew she would feel bad. A person who hadn’t ridden a horse for a long time would feel like his arms and legs were falling apart after a fierce competition. Wang Shuhuai got up first after finishing his meal and said, “I’m going back to the capital today.”

Xie Yunchu responded nonchalantly, “Then please be careful on the road.”

After Wang Shuhuai left, not long after, Ming Gui came with a basket of lush green vines. Chun Qi looked at them in confusion, frowned, and asked, “What is this?”

After Xie Yunchu stopped serving Wang Shuhuai, Chun Qi and the others also stopped being so cautious in front of Ming Gui. 

Ming Gui smiled and replied, “This is the forest grass that Master ordered me to collect from the mountains. Boiling this grass in water and taking a bath can quickly relieve fatigue.”

Chun Qi understood and immediately put on a smile. “Second Young Master is very thoughtful.” She took the basket and placed it at the door, then went into the room to report to Xie Yunchu, who was a little surprised. “Take some change and give it to Ming Qui for a drink.”

She boiled two buckets of water for a bath at noon. After the bath, she felt refreshed and not so sleepy.

Xie Yunchu thanked Wang Shuhuai in her heart. After a nap until 5 p.m., she suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside. The voice sounded a bit like Wang Shuqin. 

Xie Yunchu immediately stood up and looked around. Soon, Chun Qi came in with Wang Shuqin who looked unhappy. When she came in, she said, “Second Sister-in-law, something happened.”

“What’s wrong?” Xie Yunchu wanted to sit facing her, but Wang Shuqin refused and just pulled her aside, saying, “Yesterday, Princess Fuyuan fell off her horse and accidentally hit a piece of silver needle. I don’t know how long the silver needle has been there, and there was still some poison left. The silver needle was too thin, and the Princess didn’t notice it last night and just thought she was hurt by the fall. This morning, the flesh of the wound was rotten, so she hurriedly asked the Imperial physicians, but the Imperial physicians were all men, and it was difficult for them to examine the Princess, so they had to ask the maid to remove the needle. Now the outer part has been broken out, but the inner part is stuck in the flesh. Now His Majesty and Grandmother are both at the Princess’s place, and everyone is very anxious and has no idea what to do.”

Xie Yunchu felt heavy-hearted. Although it was inevitable that there would be some mistakes in the competition, the identity of Princess Fuyuan was very special. If something happened when Wang Yining was being conferred the title of Princess, it would cause problems. 

“Let’s go and take a look.” She changed into a lotus-pink jacket and a plain skirt and hurried to Lishui Pavilion, where Princess Fuyuan lived.

As soon as they arrived in front of the pavilion, they saw eunuchs, palace maids, and guards waiting in the courtyard. It was obvious how worried the Emperor and the Eldest Princess were. Wang Shuqin first bowed to the leading eunuch and explained the reason. The eunuch went in to report and allowed the two to enter.

The main hall of Lishui Pavilion was full of people, headed by the Emperor in a bright yellow dragon robe. The Eldest Princess and another sobbing woman sat beside the Emperor. The woman was in her fifties and looked extremely plump, but her face was filled with tears. With her deep brows, broad face, and forehead, she did not seem to be an easy person to get along with.

There were still a few concubines accompanying the Emperor, as well as Wang Yining and others. Wang Yining saw the two coming in and waved to them gently. 

Xie Yunchu and Wang Shuqin bowed silently and retreated to Wang Yining’s side. The Eldest Princess was still comforting Princess Duan. She glanced at Xie Yunchu and the others and said nothing.

No one could be blamed. If anyone was to blame, it was the guards responsible for clearing the area. However, the thing was so small that it was embedded in the grass and was not discovered. It was not surprising. However, the Emperor had no place to vent his anger and could only blame the deputy commander of the Tiger Guards responsible for clearing the area.

“Fu Yuan is usually a very careful person, but she was careless yesterday. I have already reprimanded her and will deal with her later.” After Prince Duan committed suicide, some officials in the court were not convinced. Princess Duan took the initiative to support the Emperor and removed many obstacles for him. The Emperor remembered this kindness and favored Princess Duan and her daughter over the years.

Princess Duan had only this daughter, and she treated her like her lifeblood. She kept crying and said, “It doesn’t matter whether she is punished or not. We have to cure her first. If we leave the poison needle in her body, my daughter might not be able to survive…”

The Emperor was also worried. The experienced healer of the Imperial Hospital was nearly seventy years old, and his eyes were blurry. The young men under him either had unsteady techniques or were too young. Moreover, they were all men, which would tarnish the reputation of the Princess. So he was in a dilemma.

The Eldest Princess ordered a female official beside her, “Send someone back to the capital immediately to invite a female doctor from the folk.”

The female official replied, “I have already sent someone.” But she didn’t know when they would be back; after all, the Princess’s injury could not be delayed.

Princess Duan was so anxious that she burst into tears. “Your Majesty, there are many people in the palace. Can you find a skilled woman? If she is careful, she might be able to pull it out.”