Zhao Shuning was fairly satisfied with the outcome of the handling.
Watching the fifth - rank alchemist being dragged away,
she planned to return to the room to check on Xia Qingyan's condition.
But Xia Yan stepped forward and blocked in front of Zhao Shuning.
"Miss Luo, thank you."
"It's nothing."
"If you need anything, just tell me at any time. There are thousands of people in my mansion, all at your disposal."
Zhao Shuning nodded.
Xia Yan stepped aside respectfully.
She went upstairs.
Downstairs, everyone gaped.
What had they just witnessed?
Who was this woman? Why did even the prince show her such utmost respect?
Zhao Shuning entered Xia Qingyan's room.
On the bed, Xia Qingyan was still the same as before. One could hardly even see the rise and fall of his chest.
Zhao Shuning first felt Xia Qingyan's pulse, and then used her spiritual power to detect his internal organs.
She found that his vital signs had almost disappeared. His blood was flowing extremely slowly, and even his internal organs were on the verge of exhaustion.
No wonder Xia Yan had invited so many experts, but they were all at a loss. Even if the most powerful person came, there was little hope for Xia Qingyan's condition.
"Xia Qingyan—"
Zhao Shuning called out.
She wasn't sure if Xia Qingyan could sense her voice now, but she thought she should give it a try.
"I'll tell your father what you haven't had the chance to say."
Xia Qingyan showed no reaction.
"I'll try my best to save you."
"I once had an elder brother. He was really kind to me. We weren't related by blood, but he was indispensable in my life."
"Now, you've become my elder brother. But I won't call you brother. Xia Qingyan, I forgive you. Thank you for bringing the purple robe to me. Maybe I can find a way back."
The power contained in the purple robe was very strange. It could even connect with the copper piece Ye Feng had given to Zhao Shuning.
Back then, it was because of the copper piece and jade flute given by Mo Bai, as well as the power of the red lotus in her body that she had come to this place.
Now, her master was still alive, and the jade flute was still there. As long as she could find that familiar power, maybe she could take a chance before she died.
"I've examined your body. Now we need four rare treasures. If we combine the four types of them and you take the medicine, there might still be a glimmer of hope."
There was a divine medicine recorded in an ancient book.
It was made up of the dragon - tiger gallbladder from Ruoqiang, the nine - curved spiritual ginseng from Tianli Kingdom, the mysterious frost flower from Cangwu Kingdom, and the starlight grass from Loulan.
Zhao Shuning had only heard of these four medicinal materials but had never seen them.
Moreover, even if she got these four precious medicinal materials, it would be extremely difficult to successfully combine their powers and refine them into a pill.
But Zhao Shuning wanted to take a chance.
If Xia Qingyan woke up, maybe there would be a turning point regarding the matter of the purple robe.
Zhao Shuning stayed in the mansion for some time.
During these days, she stayed in her room every day. After about half a month, she met Xia Yan and gave him some pills.
She also instructed Xia Yan that she would be back in at most three months. During this period, Xia Yan should feed Xia Qingyan one pill every other day.
The three - month period was both a chance for Xia Qingyan and her last chance.
After leaving these words, Zhao Shuning left.
She first went to the Marquis Mansion of Ruoqiang. When Luo Hao and Ye Qingluan saw Zhao Shuning, they were extremely happy.
Especially Ye Qingluan. On the first day Zhao Shuning came back, she slept with her.
That night, the mother - daughter duo lay in bed and talked a great deal.
They talked about the happiness of the past, the comfort of the present, and the longing for the future.
Zhao Shuning looked at Ye Qingluan's side profile and fell asleep before she knew it.
How she wished she could enjoy the time with her mother, but Zhao Shuning had neither the opportunity nor the time.
On the third day after she got home,
she started looking for the legendary dragon - tiger gallbladder.
Ye Qingluan searched everywhere but found nothing. Later, out of desperation, she went to Luo Hao. After hearing her, Luo Hao frowned tightly.
Without saying a word, he took Ye Qingluan to a secret room. When Zhao Shuning saw Ye Qingluan again, Ye Qingluan was holding a box in her hands.
Inside was the dragon - tiger gallbladder.
Luo Hao said that it was something passed down from generation to generation in Ruoqiang.
It could protect the people of Ruoqiang.
It had been kept in the secret room of the Marquis Mansion, and no one had ever touched it.
Now, Luo Hao was able to abandon those old - fashioned ideas and give the dragon - tiger gallbladder to Zhao Shuning. This was enough to show that in these years, Ye Qingluan had had a huge influence on Luo Hao.
Zhao Shuning opened the brocade box and examined it carefully.
Sure enough, it was just as described in the ancient book.
Zhao Shuning thanked her parents, put away the dragon - tiger gallbladder, had a private talk with Ye Qingluan, and then left.
Later,
Zhao Shuning went to Tianli Kingdom.
She went to find Wu Xuan.
Now, although Wu Xuan was not as prosperous as before, she was still a princess of Tianli Kingdom, and she really cared about Xia Qingyan.
On the day Zhao Shuning found her, she was about to get married.
Wearing the red wedding dress, her long hair, which she always cherished, was a bit messy.
When she saw Zhao Shuning,
she felt a bit scared and involuntarily took a step back.
Zhao Shuning explained her purpose to Wu Xuan. Wu Xuan was first stunned, and then her eyes were filled with tears.
She said directly, "Is Brother Qingyan still savable?"
"I'm not sure either. I need a medicinal material, the nine - curved spiritual ginseng. You're a princess of Tianli Kingdom. Have you ever seen this thing?"
Wu Xuan was in a daze for a long time.
Later, she took Zhao Shuning to a room and handed a ancient box to her.
It was really a coincidence.
The nine - curved spiritual ginseng was Wu Xuan's dowry.
Because this time Wu Xuan was having a marriage alliance between two countries. She was going to marry into Dongzhou and marry a black - faced general there.
To show Tianli Kingdom's emphasis on Dongzhou, they took the nine - curved spiritual ginseng as a dowry and wanted Wu Xuan to take it there.
Zhao Shuning didn't expect that Wu Xuan's affection for Xia Qingyan was so deep. She took the brocade box and only said two words.
"Thank you."
Wu Xuan smiled brightly.
"Actually, I should be the one saying thank you. I was naive before and didn't understand the great righteousness of the country. I only knew what I wanted and liked and must get it. So I harmed the eldest prince of Cangwu Kingdom, and even the heir of Dongzhou was unlucky. Now, I still have such a useful thing by my side that can save Brother Qingyan. This is already the best result for me. I should thank you for running around for him."
Zhao Shuning said, "Anyway, thank you."
Outside, the matchmaker was already urging.
"Princess, the sedan chair is here. It's time for you to get on the sedan chair."
Wu Xuan turned around.
Smiling, tears fell from her eyes.
"I'm leaving. Really. If I had another chance, I would never do those stupid things."
"Princess, General Dongfang has arrived."
"I know."
Wu Xuan covered her head with the veil.
Zhao Shuning suddenly asked, "Dongfang? Is the man you're going to marry Dongfang Sheng?"
Wu Xuan nodded.
Zhao Shuning said, "You'll be happy."
Because Dongfang Yuxi was a descendant of the Dongfang family.
Zhao Shuning had learned about the history of the Dongfang family. Dongfang Sheng was the ancestor of the Dongfang family. After Dongfang Sheng married the princess of Tianli Kingdom in a marriage alliance, they lived a happy life, which became a good story.
"Hopefully."