"And you, you venomous woman, actually turned the tables. Did you really think everyone was as wicked as you? Feng Ruoyan's current plight is all your doing. What right do you have to resent others!"
Feng Jin truly detested people like Madam Sun, always shifting blame onto others when something went wrong, never considering their own part in it.
"It was your hatred for my Yan'er that led to her current state. If anything happens to Yan'er, I will never let you off!"
Madam Sun continued her unreasonable accusations, her hatred for Feng Jin deepening.
"Your Highness, the most urgent matter now is to save Sister Yan'er's life."
Liu Meng Han stepped forward to persuade Chu Yan Xi to agree to Feng Jin's method. As long as Feng Ruoyan had no more children in the future, no matter how favored she was, she could not pose a threat to her own position.
Chu Yan Xi hesitated for a moment, then turned his gaze to Feng Jin. "Yan'er cannot be without heirs, but are there any other methods?"
Indeed, in a man's eyes, sons were always prioritized over daughters.
"Yes, but this method is somewhat risky. She can get pregnant afterward, but whether she can carry the child to term safely, I cannot guarantee."
The uterus was severely damaged. Forcing to retain it might be possible, but subsequent conception would be extremely difficult, and if something went wrong, both mother and child would be lost. From a medical perspective, the greatest benefit should be chosen, sacrificing the lesser to save the greater.
"Very well, we'll do as you say," the Third Prince agreed without hesitation.
"I understand," Feng Jin confirmed, then turned and went to her room to treat Feng Ruoyan.
After several attempts at resuscitation, Feng Ruoyan's condition gradually improved. Feng Jin wrote a prescription and handed it to the Third Prince.
"Take this for a month. After finishing, come to my residence for the second prescription. Remember, you must abstain from intimacy for six months, and no pregnancy for three years. Otherwise, even the gods cannot save her."
"Three years? How can that be!" Madam Sun immediately became anxious. Three years was too long. By then, Lady Liu would have had several children, and would Yan'er still have a place to stand?
Feng Jin shot Madam Sun a fierce glare. Who was so reckless as to let her out to make such a racket again.
"You must find a way to cure my Yan'er quickly, and let her..."
"I have done my utmost. If Aunt Sun feels I am not treating her well, you are welcome to find other physicians."
Feng Jin stood up, unwilling to waste any more words on them. Accompanied by Cai Qing and a large entourage, she departed.
"Young Madam, why did you save her? It would be simpler to let someone like her die."
Cai Qing had personally witnessed Feng Ruoyan's actions and harbored resentment towards her, naturally not wanting to save her.
"The Buddhist scriptures say that saving one life is equivalent to building a seven-story pagoda. Let's consider it a good deed."
Besides, in Feng Ruoyan's current physical condition, living would be more painful than dying, and she wouldn't live much longer anyway.
Upon returning to her residence, Feng Jin waited for a long time, but Ling Mo Han had not returned. Normally, by the hour of Si, Ling Mo Han would have been back, or at least sent someone to inform her.
It was now the hour of Xu, and there was no news. Feng Jin, unable to suppress her worry, prepared to go out and search for him.
Before she could leave the courtyard, she faintly saw a figure flash by. Feng Jin's heart instantly leaped into her throat.
Her hand, hidden in her sleeve, gleamed with silver light.
Feng Jin took a step back, her senses on high alert, feeling the person's presence. Suddenly, she heard a sound and moved towards the source of the figure.
She saw a man in black, lying on his back, half-reclining. The closer she got, the more familiar he seemed.
"Young... Young Madam..."
Hearing this voice, Feng Jin's eyes widened, and she ran over quickly.
"Lu Shi, how did you get so badly injured? What happened?"
"Young Madam... I... we were ambushed on our way back from inspecting the military camp... I was separated from the Young General, and fought my way back to report. Young Madam, find Prince Jing... save the Young General..."
Feng Jin's heart felt as if it had been fiercely gripped, and her breathing ached.
Her mind went blank for a moment. She leaned against the wall and stood up, forcing herself to calm down.
She ordered someone to take Lu Shi back for treatment and then rushed to Prince Jing's residence. Only Chu Chen Yi could save Ling Mo Han now.
Upon arriving at Prince Jing's residence, Feng Jin barged in to find Chu Chen Yi.
"Slow down, you're so flustered despite being heavily pregnant." Chu Chen Yi's heart lurched when he saw Feng Jin running over in a panic with her belly showing.
If anything happened to Feng Jin at his residence, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Ling Mo Han, even with ten mouths.
"Chu Chen Yi, hurry... hurry and save Ling Mo Han..."
"Don't rush, tell me slowly and clearly."
Chu Chen Yi quickly calmed Feng Jin, urging her to act with more care.
"I don't have time to explain slowly. Hurry and bring your men with me. We can talk on the way."
"Alright, I'll go get my men and go with you."
...
When they arrived at the location Lu Shi had mentioned, there was no one in sight, only silence.
Feng Jin rushed to investigate. With her keen sense of smell, Feng Jin immediately detected the scent of blood. Although the scent had somewhat dissipated over time, Feng Jin's sharp senses still caught it.
On the surrounding walls and the ground, she could also see traces of sword cuts.
Feng Jin concluded that a fierce battle had taken place here not long ago, and the people had not gone far.
"Prince Jing, have your men search this area. Meanwhile, you and I will each take a group and search further afield."
"You are carrying a child and going out alone to search? Are you tired of living? Rest assured, Ling Mo Han will not be harmed. However, if something happens to you today, how will I explain it to Ling Mo Han? You stay here and wait. I will bring Ling Mo Han back to you safe and sound."
Chu Chen Yi was genuinely worried about Feng Jin's current condition. If anything were to happen, Ling Mo Han would surely confront him upon his return.
"Ling Mo Han's life and death are unknown. My child in my womb will have no father. How can I wait here peacefully? I must go find him. Don't stop me!"
Feng Jin, unyielding, went to mount her horse. Chu Chen Yi's eyes widened in alarm, and he quickly stopped her.
"Calm down. You must consider the child in your womb. If Ling Mo Han returns and sees that you and the child are harmed, he will be even more worried."
"I... I..."
Feng Jin's emotions broke down, tears falling uncontrollably. Her hand, gripping the reins, loosened.
Seizing the opportunity, Chu Chen Yi carefully helped Feng Jin dismount.
"Hurry... hurry and save Ling Mo Han. Hurry... save him!" Feng Jin said, her voice choked with sobs.
"Ah... it hurts so much... it hurts!"