Saving a life is as urgent as putting out a fire.
Xu Sheng hurriedly led Yun Jinnian into the Xu Residence.
He saw several Imperial Physicians shaking their heads as they came out. Upon seeing Xu Sheng, they expressed their apologies with deep regret, "Master Xu, you should go in and see your wife for the last time!"
Xu Sheng staggered a few steps, calling out, "Susu..."
When the Imperial Physicians spotted Yun Jinnian, they were taken aback for a moment, and then quickly bowed, "Miss Yun Jinnian?"
"Uncle Xu invited me to come and have a look!"
"Then please, Miss Yun Jinnian!"
Yun Jinnian nodded and had the servant lead her to Lady Xu’s courtyard.
Seeing this, the Imperial Physicians did not leave either.
After all, Yun Jinnian’s medical skills were indeed superior to theirs, and they wanted to see for themselves whether Yun Jinnian could truly perform a miracle and bring Lady Xu back from death’s door, as she was believed to be beyond saving.
When Yun Jinnian followed the servant to Lady Xu’s courtyard, the yard was filled with people, who appeared to be masters of the house, judging by their attire. The sound of Xu Sheng’s anguished crying could be heard from inside the room.
Along with restrained sobs.
"Excuse me, please make way!"
Yun Jinnian’s voice was calm and gentle, yet it commanded the attention of everyone present.
"Yun Jinnian of the Yun Residence at your service. I’ve been invited by Uncle Xu to take a look at Lady Xu!"
Yun Jinnian of the Yun Residence?
"Miss Yun Jinnian?" someone quietly exclaimed.
Yun Jinnian nodded, "Yes!"
Someone then said, "It’s the same Miss Yun Jinnian who saved someone at Qiaoshi Pavilion, resolved the severe poisoning of Prince Rui and Prince Yanjun, and even went to the palace to cure the Emperor’s poisoning!"
As a result, Yun Jinnian was ushered to the entrance of the birthing room.
An elderly woman with white hair bowed to Yun Jinnian, "Miss Yun Jinnian, I beg you, please save Susu at all costs!"
Yun Jinnian looked at the old lady, taken aback.
Uncle Xu called her ’fourth girl’, but this old lady addressed her with formal respect as Miss Yun Jinnian, which was really peculiar.
She stepped into the birthing room.
Inside the birthing room, the stench of blood was overwhelming, the room dark and heavy, making it hard to breathe. There was even a charcoal brazier in the corner.
"Open the windows, and move the charcoal braizer out!" Yun Jinnian commanded calmly.
"But..." the midwife began to explain.
Yun Jinnian cut her off coldly, "But what? Have you not noticed the difficulty breathing? Even you, a healthy person, struggle to breathe, let alone Lady Xu!" She looked at the women standing by aimlessly, "What are you waiting for? Get moving!"
The women glanced at each other, but quickly removed the charcoal brazier and opened the windows.
The rush of fresh air into the room immediately made breathing much easier, and the midwife felt a significant relief.
Her eyes on Yun Jinnian were now decidedly mixed.
Yun Jinnian stepped forward as Xu Sheng tightly held Lady Xu’s hand, sobbing uncontrollably. Lady Xu’s pupils were dilating, and her voice was so faint it seemed she was uttering her last words. Yun Jinnian quickly took out a Blood Lotus Elixir and fed it to Lady Xu, "Bring some warm water!"
The serving woman hesitated, then realized that Yun Jinnian needed warm water to help Lady Xu swallow the elixir.
She hurriedly brought warm water.
"Help Lady Xu sit up and drink this!" Yun Jinnian ordered, then turned to Xu Sheng, "Uncle Xu, please wait outside for now, and help me prepare silver needles, as well as clean damp towels, pen, ink, and paper, as I will need to write a prescription later!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng looked at Yun Jinnian, "Fourth girl, I beg you..." Xu Sheng said, standing up and bowing to Yun Jinnian.
She could not guarantee that she would definitely be able to save the person’s life.
Xu Sheng was at a loss for words, and ultimately said nothing more, leaving to make the arrangements.
Yun Jinnian pulled out a silk handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped her hands. Once the women had helped Lady Xu drink the warm water and lie down, Yun Jinnian sat beside the bed to take Lady Xu’s pulse.