Everyone in the Ningnan Marquis's residence was stunned. After a moment of realization, the Ningnan Marquis's wife burst into tears, and the young master was also filled with excitement. They rushed in together. Hailing had just washed her hands and signaled to Shilan, who was standing to the side, to take the water out and empty it, because the basin was full of blood.
Others were too excited to notice, or even if they did, they didn't care, as long as the patient was alright.
On the bed, the Crown Prince's wife looked a little better, no longer as pale as before. Her furrowed brows had relaxed, and although she was still asleep, she was much more comfortable. Everyone could tell at a glance that she was indeed alright.
The wife of the Marquis of Ningnan immediately came over, grabbed Hailing's hand, and thanked her repeatedly.
This made Hailin feel embarrassed. Actually, she was a doctor, and doing these things was just her duty.
"It's alright, Madam Hou. Doctor Shen will prescribe some medicine for you later. Please give it to her on time. Also, her abdomen is wrapped with a white cloth. No one except Doctor Shen and this Miss Shimei is allowed to move it to prevent further infection and suppuration."
"well."
At a time like this, who wouldn't respond? Everyone would.
The young master also came over to express his gratitude, and his complexion suddenly improved, making him look much better; he was indeed a rare and handsome man.
Hai Ling saw that he was a kind person and respected him. She nodded, said goodbye to the people of the Ningnan Marquis's residence, and went home with her brother Ji Shaocheng.
However, she left a message asking Shen Ruoxuan to stay at the Ningnan Marquis's residence to take care of the young master's wife. The Ningnan Marquis's residence was not like other families, and if anything went wrong, it would be troublesome. Moreover, most importantly, she saw that the young master and the young master's wife were in love and could not bear to let them suffer.
When Hailing returned to the Ji residence, it was already very late at night. She was exhausted, so she went back to Xiangwu Courtyard to wash up and go to sleep, ignoring everything else.
She slept soundly until the next morning. When she woke up, it was already late. The sun shone through the window, warm and comfortable. The cold winter was slowly passing, and spring was just around the corner.
Shi Mei and Shi Lan tiptoed in and saw their master staring out the window with wide eyes. They couldn't help but scold her as they approached.
"Miss, why didn't you call us when you woke up?"
Hailin withdrew her gaze, smiled indifferently, turned over and sat up, stretched, and felt refreshed.
Shi Mei came over to help her get dressed, while Shi Lan was setting up the gauze curtains, talking excitedly.
"Miss, do you know? The general returned early this morning."
Her father, Ji Cong, was sent by the emperor to guard the post station. After Feng Zixiao was assassinated, Ji Cong felt very guilty. Later, after Feng Zixiao left, Ji Cong also found out that there was a traitor among Feng Zixiao's people, which made it easy for the assassin to succeed and wound him. So, Feng Zixiao's future is worrying.
Now, apart from Princess Jingyue of Nanling Kingdom, there is no one else at the post station. The people of the Great Zhou Dynasty have left Beilu, and King Jing of Nanling Kingdom has also left. As for the people of Shaoyi, they are living in the Ji Mansion. So there are not many people at the post station, only Princess Jingyue. Ji Cong does not dare to be careless.
Upon hearing from Shilan that her father had returned, Hailing was quite puzzled. Shouldn't her father be at the post station protecting Princess Jingyue? Why had he returned to the manor?
"Has something happened?"
Hailin instinctively asked.
Shilan stuck out her tongue and looked at Hailing: "Miss, you're amazing! You guessed it right away. That's right. I heard that Princess Jingyue was attacked and injured last night, so General Ji sent her to the palace for treatment. She is now recuperating in the Empress Dowager's Cining Palace. There are not many people at the post station, so the general went back to his residence."
"Ruan Jingyue was assassinated?"
Hai Ling was a little overwhelmed. First, Feng Zixiao was assassinated, and then it was found out that it was the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty who did it. Now Princess Jingyue has been assassinated. Her father must be feeling very depressed.
"Yes, it's a pity. He wasn't seriously injured. I heard he woke up a long time ago. I just don't understand, who was the assassin? If it was an assassination, why didn't they go all out and stab him deeper?"
Shi Lan spoke maliciously, actually because she was angry because she was thinking about how that woman had been targeting her mistress.
A look of understanding flashed in Hai Ling's eyes, then she looked at Shi Mei: "Where is Father?"
"have no idea."
They didn't know much about the old general's affairs.
"Go ask him where he is now?"
"good."
Shi Mei went out, Shi Lan combed Hai Ling's hair, and Fu Yue came in from outside, respectfully asking, "Miss, shall we have them prepare breakfast?"
"I won't prepare anything for now. I'll ask you to spread the word if I want to eat it."
"Yes, Miss," Fuyue replied and withdrew, instructing that breakfast not be prepared yet, in preparation for the young lady's summons.
Inside the room, Shilan tidied Hailing's hair, and then Shimei returned.
"Miss, the master returned from the palace early this morning and went into his study. He hasn't come out yet, and I heard that no one dares to disturb him."
Hai Ling understood. Her father must be feeling down. Anyone would feel down in his situation. He was a veteran of the battlefield, and he had arranged everything in the post station so meticulously that nothing should have happened. But something did happen, twice. Even if the Emperor didn't say anything, Ji Cong felt ashamed, so he locked himself in his study.
Hailing stood up: "Let's go, I'll go to the study to see him."
Ji Cong doted on her, and as his daughter, she naturally should share some of her father's burdens.
Shi Mei and Shi Lan followed her out of the room. Fu Yue was also waiting outside the door. She then called a few more maids to follow their young lady, and they headed towards the study of the Ji residence.
Outside the study, Ji Shaocheng and the Ji family steward stood, talking with solemn expressions. The steward was holding a tray with food in his hand. Clearly, his father hadn't eaten breakfast and must be quite angry.
When Ji Shaocheng and Butler Ning saw Hai Ling appear, they exclaimed as if they had seen a savior, "Miss!"
Hai Ling nodded and walked over, smiling at Ji Shaocheng and Steward Ning: "You two go ahead, I'll talk to Father and make sure he's alright."
“Okay,” Ji Shaocheng nodded, thinking that his father doted on Ling’er, and that as long as she took action, nothing would be impossible.
Ji Shaocheng was surprised to think that his sister had saved the wife of the heir of the Ningnan Marquis's mansion last night. He wondered if his sister really had many mysteries hidden in her.
He felt that as long as his sister spoke, she would definitely do it. It was a magical power. Ji Shaocheng didn't know what this power was, but he believed in her.
Ji Shaocheng led the steward away, and Hailing instructed the maids, including Shimei, to stand guard outside the door before pushing open the door and going inside.
Ji Shu's study was extremely simple. Apart from the bookshelves, there was a table and a few chairs, and no other clutter. At most, there was a bonsai on the desk and a piece of calligraphy on the wall of unknown author. There was nothing else, but at first glance, it was quite elegant.