I really don't want to take shortcuts anymore

Chapter 476 Is There Still Hope?
"It's already this late, why are you still talking about this!" Huo Xiu tightly grasped Madam Xin's cold hand and said hastily, "Mother, I promise that I will find someone to cure you."

As she spoke, she raised her head, looking for the figures of the doctors through her tearful eyes. It was at this time that she saw Madam Xin and her two sisters-in-law standing in front of the bed.

Mrs. Xin's eyes were full of compassion. She slammed the cane in her hand heavily on the ground, sighed, and called Huo Xiu:
"Xiu Niang, don't worry. He'er has just heard about this and has sent someone to ask for Doctor Xue, who serves in the imperial court. Maybe Yun'er still has a chance of survival."

"Doctor Xue?" Madam Xin's eyes lit up immediately. "But the one who was specially appointed by the late emperor to serve, and is highly appreciated by the current emperor, and is temporarily in charge of the Imperial Medical Bureau, Xue Wen?"

"It's this person." Mrs. Xin nodded.

Madam Xin felt relieved after hearing the confirmation, and asked the three doctors, "You usually work with Doctor Xue, do you know if he is good at treating Guan Ge disease?"

The three of them looked at each other, and there was a hint of confusion in their eyes.

The oldest doctor, Mai, spoke up: "Doctor Xue learned from a famous doctor and is good at treating various internal medicine diseases. However, this case of Guan Ge is caused by intestinal knots that block the connection between heaven and earth, and the qi and matter are blocked, so there is no cure. I think even if Doctor Xue was here, he might not have any good prescription."

Doctor Lin was the youngest and most active. Seeing the expressions of the Xin family members gradually becoming gloomy as Doctor Mai spoke, he quickly interrupted him:
"Madam, ladies. Actually, we don't have much contact with Doctor Xue, and we don't know if he is good at treating Guan Ge's disease. It would be better to wait a little longer and ask him in person."

At this moment, even the smallest hope can boost people's morale. Madam Xin pursed her lips, her complexion slightly stronger than before, and called the nanny beside her: "Hurry up and keep an eye on the outside - prepare the sedan chair, and take it over immediately when the person enters the gate!"

The maid immediately followed the order and went out. After a while, she came back with two doctors who were both out of breath.

"Madam, Doctor Shao from Shouhe Hall and Doctor Miao from Wanying Hall have arrived." As the nanny said this, she was surprised to see her madam stand up and give up her seat on the edge of the couch.

According to Huo Xiu's usual style, he never took these lowly doctors seriously. Even when he occasionally had a minor illness and asked for a personal physician, he would ask the maid to pass on the message. He valued his status and would never communicate with them.

But now, in such a critical situation, all these decency and face can be ignored.

"Thank you for your help." Huo Xiu said in a friendly manner for the first time, "If you can cure my daughter, I will reward you generously."

Doctor Miao and Doctor Shao had actually heard about the patient's condition and both felt that there was no hope. But when someone from the Prime Minister's Mansion came to "invite", who dared to say no?
The two of them looked at each other. Mr. Miao was in front, and Doctor Shao was behind. They took Mrs. Xin's pulse one after another, and their brows were gradually twisted into a deep "川" shape.

Seeing this, Madam Xin's spirit, which had been lifted up with great difficulty, sank again, and her voice became a little sharper: "How is it? Can it be cured?"

Doctor Miao glanced at Shao Zong, shook his head and sighed, "The ascending and descending are out of balance, the yin and yang are in conflict, and it is difficult for water and food to enter. Even the gods cannot help."

Mrs. Xin's expression instantly turned extremely ugly. She turned her head and stared at Shao Zong, which made him panic. He bowed his head and said:

"I agree with Mr. Miao's opinion. If the outer gate is blocked, there is still a glimmer of hope, but the lady is blocked at the inner gate. There is really no way to save the situation. Please make plans early!"

Madam Xin couldn't stand hearing such words. In her rage, she forgot her dignity as the prime minister's wife, grabbed a jade comb from the dressing table, and smashed it heavily on Shao Zong's forehead.

Fortunately, the jade comb was delicate and Madam Xin did not have much strength in her hands, so she only caused a bump on the man's forehead without breaking the skin or bleeding.

It was the first time for Mrs. Xin and the other two daughters-in-law to see Huo Xiu like this. Mrs. Xin sighed and didn't say much, but Mrs. Xin San thought for a moment and said, "Doctor Xue is still on the way. Maybe there will be a way. Please be patient, sister-in-law - the lady is still watching you!"

Mrs. Xin turned around and saw that her daughter had opened her eyes. She raised her left hand with great effort and stretched it towards her.

She rushed over and knelt down in front of the couch. She held her daughter's hands with both hands and said repeatedly: "Yun'er, don't listen to these quacks. Mother will definitely invite the best doctor to cure your illness."

Although she said this, she was really uneasy in her heart. She just felt empty all over. She didn't know whether she should have any hope or who to trust.

"Don't be sad, mother." Madam Xin's face was unnaturally blue, her bloodless lips slightly opened and closed, and her breathing became more and more rapid, as if every word she said would exhaust all her strength:

"Everything is fate. My daughter is unfilial. I am afraid I will not be able to enjoy your care anymore."

"My Yun'er!" Mrs. Xin looked at her daughter who had been sensible since childhood, and suddenly she felt sad from the bottom of her heart. Her tears flowed like beads that had fallen off the string, and she couldn't stop them.

The sound of hurried footsteps came from outside, and Xin He's voice followed: "Doctor Xue, please come this way. This is an emergency, please forgive me for my impoliteness."

"The condition of the disease is like fire and water. The doctor should be understanding. There is no need for the prime minister to be polite." Xue Wen said, and followed Xin He into the inner room.

The three doctors and two doctors had been waiting by the side when they heard the voice. They bowed and said, "Your humble servants greet the Prime Minister and Doctor Xue."

Xin He walked with big strides, his robe fluttering in the wind, and paid no attention to them. Xue Wen just nodded hurriedly in return, but he didn't stop at all and came directly to the couch.

Madam Xin stood up and bowed to her husband. Her red and swollen eyes looked eagerly at Xue Wen. "Doctor Xue, my daughter's health is now depending on you! I hope you can treat her with all your heart for the sake of my husband and me. If you can save my daughter's life, our Xin family will not treat you unfairly!"

"I will do my best." Xue Wen said, taking out a silk handkerchief and placing it on Madam Xin's wrist, examining it carefully.

After a long while, he changed to the other hand. After examining it again, he called the maid and asked some questions.

Most of these questions were already asked by Shao Zong and Doctor Miao.

His expression became more and more solemn, his brows were furrowed, and he remained silent for a long time.

The inner room was silent, and everyone held their breath, fearing that it would disturb Xue Wen's thinking and affect the treatment of Madam Xin.

It was Mrs. Xin who finally broke the silence.

The calmness and patience that she was proud of had long been thrown away. At this moment, she felt extremely anxious and desperate to know the answer, but she was also afraid that the result would be one that she didn't want to hear.

"Doctor Xue," her voice involuntarily carried a hint of pleading, "My little girl, can there be hope?"