dognovel Chapter 2189 Temporarily out of danger
Chapter 2189 Temporarily out of danger
As dawn approached, a faint layer of pale white appeared on the horizon, gradually fading the last trace of darkness from the night sky.
Madam Cao's eyelids twitched slightly a few times before she slowly opened her eyes.
My vision was initially a little blurry, but what came into view was the carved bed canopy with a light blue gauze curtain hanging above it, a stark contrast to the furnishings of the governor's mansion.
She blinked, her gaze slowly shifting until it landed on Yan Ruyu, who was standing guard by the bedside. Her face still held a hint of grogginess from just waking up, and her voice was weak: "Your Highness? Where am I?"
Yan Ruyu had been staying by the bedside. When she saw that she had woken up, she softened her tone and said, "You fainted. Governor Cao has taken you back to the Prince's Mansion."
Madam Cao lay on the bed, her head still a little dizzy, slowly recalling the scene before she fainted.
The coughing when the carriage arrived at the door, the tightness in my chest, and the dizziness of suddenly going black before my eyes—these scenes gradually became clearer in my mind.
She frowned slightly, raised her hand to try and sit up, but felt that her arm was weak and sore, and she could only lift it a little before it fell back down.
She couldn't help but sigh softly, "Oh dear, I really feel awful. I have no energy at all. What's wrong with me? How did I suddenly faint?"
"It's alright, don't worry too much." Yan Ruyu quickly reached out and supported her shoulder, helping her adjust to a more comfortable position. "You're just a little weak, so just rest here and recover. However, you'll need to stay here for observation for a while."
Upon hearing this, Madam Cao looked somewhat embarrassed, forcing a smile: "How could I possibly accept this? I'm troubling the Princess and the Prince again. We already bothered them for quite some time yesterday, and now we have to occupy this space to recuperate."
Yan Ruyu gently shook her head, her eyes warm: "It's alright, there's no need for such polite words between us."
The Prince's residence will be convenient for taking care of you; you can simply rest and recuperate.
Looking at Madam Cao's pale face, she originally wanted to ask her about her recent diet and daily life, especially the details of consuming Yishengtang medicinal cuisine.
But seeing that Madam Cao's breathing was still very unsteady and her eyes were tired, she was not suitable to talk much, so he added, "Don't think about anything now, get a good night's sleep, and we'll talk when you feel better."
Madam Cao nodded. The pain from the past few days and the ordeal of last night had exhausted her. She had barely finished speaking when her eyelids began to feel heavy again.
He closed his eyes and soon fell into a deep sleep again, his breathing becoming much more steady than before.
Yan Ruyu gently got up, closed the door softly, and walked into the courtyard.
As dawn broke, Governor Cao stood in the center of the courtyard, his eyes bloodshot, clearly having not slept all night.
His hair was disheveled, his face was haggard, his hands were clasped in front of him, and he stared at the closed door, surrounded by an inescapable anxiety.
Hearing the door open, he immediately looked up, his gaze instantly falling on Yan Ruyu, his eyes filled with anticipation, and he instinctively stepped towards her.
Her lips moved, as if she had a lot to ask, but she was afraid of hearing bad news, so she swallowed the words that were about to come out, but her eyes were fixed on Yan Ruyu.
Yan Ruyu walked up to him, softened her tone, and said clearly, "Madam Cao's condition is indeed serious, with severe damage to her internal organs. However, she has already woken up once, and although she is still very weak, she is temporarily out of danger."
Upon hearing this, Governor Cao's body, which had been tense all night, visibly swayed, as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted from his shoulders. Yet, he dared not fully relax, his breath caught in his chest, unable to rise or fall.
He opened his mouth, his voice noticeably hoarse, with a hint of barely concealed sobs: "Then...when will she...when will she be fully recovered? Will she be left with any lasting health problems?"
Huo Changhe reached out and gently supported him.
Seeing Governor Cao's anxious expression, Yan Ruyu patiently explained, "The cause of Madam Cao's illness has not yet been fully determined, and further treatment and observation are needed."
I think it would be better to let her stay at the Prince's residence for now; it's more convenient there. Once her condition stabilizes, we can send her back to the Prefect's residence to recuperate.
Governor Cao quickly bowed, his posture full of sincerity: "I will leave it to the Princess Consort's arrangements, but this will cause trouble for everyone in the Prince's residence, and I am truly sorry..."
"Please don't stand on ceremony, sir." Huo Changhe interrupted him, his tone calm and gentle. "Right now, the most important thing is Madam Cao's condition. A little disturbance is nothing."
You haven't rested all night, you should take care of yourself. Go and eat something first.
Governor Cao raised his hand to wipe the corner of his eye, his eyes still red. He nodded, his voice hoarse: "Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Princess Consort, for your understanding."
Seeing his tired appearance, Yan Ruyu instructed, "Governor Cao, please take good care of your health."
"Now you bear great responsibilities. All affairs in the city require your management, and your wife also needs your support and companionship. If you collapse, your wife will be worried when she wakes up."
"Yes, yes, yes." Governor Cao quickly replied, trying to straighten his slightly hunched back. "The princess is right, I will definitely take good care of myself."
"Go and eat something to fill your stomach first," Yan Ruyu added. "Later, I have some questions for you about Madam's daily diet and routine, so that I can more accurately determine the cause of her illness."
Governor Cao nodded in agreement: "Alright, alright, I'll come right after I finish eating. If Your Highness has any questions, I will answer them without reservation."
After saying that, he followed Huo Changhe toward the dining hall, his steps still a little unsteady.
Not long after the two left, the First Madam came down from the corridor. She had also kept watch for most of the night, only getting a short rest as dawn approached.
"Ruyu, how is Madam Cao now?" The First Madam walked to Yan Ruyu's side, her gaze fixed on the tightly closed door, her tone full of worry. "Listening to the commotion last night, I was really startled. How could things suddenly turn out like this?"
Yan Ruyu helped the First Madam sit down on the stone bench in the corridor and told her the truth: "She woke up once just now and has become more stable. Her breathing is also smoother than before, but the damage to her internal organs is still serious. She will need long-term treatment and observation."
Her illness came on strangely this time; her pulse was extremely weak, unlike a common ailment. It seemed more like… chronic damage caused by long-term exposure to some harmful substance, which had suddenly flared up last night.
Upon hearing this, the First Madam sighed softly, her eyes filled with emotion: "Truly, life is unpredictable. We were laughing and chatting at the banquet, who could have imagined that we would suddenly encounter such a change?"
Yan Ruyu nodded, her doubts growing stronger.
Madam Cao's symptoms were in stark contrast to the "improvement" brought about by the Yishengtang medicinal diet, which clearly indicated that there was something fishy going on behind that medicinal diet.
She looked up at the First Madam, her expression full of worry: "Mother, you have been working hard for the affairs of the mansion these days, and you have also been living in fear."
I'm a little worried about Madam Cao's condition. I'll give you a thorough check-up later, just so you can be at ease."