Chapter 117 The Rebirth of a Divine Healer

Bai Xiao grabbed Han Ying, who was still standing frozen at the door, and pulled him outside: "Come on, come on! It's someone's wife giving birth, what are you doing getting involved, you big man! Hurry up and bring that Doctor Sun in! Quickly!"

Han Ying stumbled as he pulled her, glared at him, but knew this wasn't the time to argue. She flashed away and went to pick up the person.

Inside the bedchamber, the medicine couldn't be fed to her at all, and it just dripped down Su Luoxue's lips.

"Xue'er...open your mouth...swallow it..." Yuwen Che's voice trembled with despair.

He immediately sat sideways on the edge of the bed, carefully pulling Su Luoxue's soft body into his arms, letting her lean against his chest. He said to Fuling, "Spoon!"

Fuling quickly handed over a small jade spoon.

Yuwen Che used the tip of a spoon to very gently pry open Su Luoxue's teeth a little, then patiently and slowly fed her the medicine, spoonful by spoonful. With each spoonful, he watched her throat nervously, and only dared to feed her the next spoonful when he saw the slightest swallowing motion.

"Swallow it... Xue'er, please..." He whispered in her ear as he fed her, as if that would bring back her will to live.

The medicine was fed to him with extraordinary difficulty and slowness.

Just then, Han Ying returned, followed by an old man with white hair and beard, but with clear and bright eyes.

"Your Majesty, Physician Sun has arrived!"

Seeing this, Li Dehai quickly stepped forward and took the medicine bowl and jade spoon from Yuwen Che's hands.

Physician Sun stepped forward quickly, about to bow, when Yuwen Che, still holding Su Luoxue, said urgently, "No need for formalities! Quickly, take a look at the Empress!"

Physician Sun glanced at Su Luoxue in Yuwen Che's arms and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please lay the Empress down first."

Yuwen Che then obeyed and carefully laid Su Luoxue flat on the bed.

Doctor Sun immediately stepped forward, placed his fingers on Su Luoxue's wrist to check her pulse, and examined her carefully with a furrowed brow. After a moment, he reached out and gently pressed and probed Su Luoxue's still-protruding abdomen.

He withdrew his hand, looked at Yuwen Che, and spoke quickly: "Your Majesty, the elixir Her Majesty just took was exceptionally potent, protecting her last vestige of vital energy. Now, Her Majesty is severely depleted of both qi and blood, and is unconscious, but..."

He paused, then uttered a shocking piece of news: "Her other baby seems to... still have a chance of survival! Perhaps there's still a chance for it to be born safely!"

These words were like a thunderclap, leaving everyone present stunned.

Yuwen Che suddenly grabbed Doctor Sun's arm, his eyes flashing with a terrifying light, his voice hoarse with excitement: "What did you say? The child... is still alive? What about the Empress? Is the Empress in danger?!"

Physician Sun's expression was grave: "Your Majesty, Her Majesty's current condition is like a candle flickering in the wind. Forcing labor would be extremely risky and might even hasten it... But if we leave it unattended until the fetus is fully developed... that would also be a heavy blow to Her Majesty, equally dangerous. The only option now is... to take a risk and try, which might offer a glimmer of hope!"

Physician Sun's expression was grave, and he spoke rapidly: "Your Majesty, the situation is critical. Every moment of delay increases the danger to Her Majesty. We must make a decision as soon as possible!"

Yuwen Che looked at Su Luoxue, lifeless on the bed, his heart aching. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were a resolute crimson:

"Very well! We'll do as you say!" He gripped Doctor Sun's arm tightly, his voice hoarse. "Use all the knowledge you have acquired in your life. I command you to do everything in your power to protect the Empress! This is my only request!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Su Luoxue's swollen belly, his voice trembling slightly: "As for the child in her womb... if it can be saved, I will be grateful for your great kindness. If it cannot be saved... there is no need to force it; the Empress's safety is of utmost importance!"

He turned sharply and roared at the kneeling imperial physicians, "Did you all hear that? Everyone, cooperate fully with Physician Sun! Whatever medicinal herbs are needed, no matter how precious, fetch them immediately! If they are not available in the palace, go to my private treasury and search every pharmacy in the capital! If there is even the slightest delay, I will exterminate their entire family!"

"Your Majesty, we obey!" The imperial physicians immediately kowtowed, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Having received the clear instructions, Physician Sun no longer hesitated. He immediately took out gold needles and other items from his medicine box and said to Zhang Mama and the midwife, "Quickly! Prepare hot water and clean cloths! I need to administer acupuncture to Her Majesty to induce labor!"

He then instructed the imperial physician: "Please immediately prepare the best old ginseng tonic, and also prepare Panax notoginseng and dragon's blood powder. Be quick!"

The Guanju Palace was once again in a state of tension and busy activity, with everyone's hopes pinned on the suddenly appearing divine physician.

Yuwen Che stepped aside, clenching his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms. His gaze was fixed on Su Luoxue's pale face, and he silently cried out in his heart, "Xue'er, hold on... you must hold on..."

Doctor Sun swiftly lowered his golden needles, precisely piercing several vital acupoints. Meanwhile, Granny Zhang and Fuling carefully fed Su Luoxue warm ginseng soup again.

About an incense stick later, Su Luoxue let out a weak groan, her eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"The Empress is awake! The Empress is awake!" Fuling exclaimed in surprise.

Yuwen Che immediately rushed to the bedside, tightly grasped her hand, and said in a trembling voice, "Xue'er... Xue'er, you're awake! Look at me, you'll be alright soon, just hang in there a little longer..."

Su Luoxue looked at him through teary eyes, the sharp pain in her abdomen making her furrow her brows, and weakly uttered two words: "It... hurts..."

Yuwen Che was heartbroken beyond words, and could only hold her hand even tighter, encouraging her in her ear: "Xue'er, for our child, let's try one last time, just one more time, okay? Your husband will be with you..."

Upon seeing this, Doctor Sun immediately shouted, "Where's the midwife? Quick! The Empress is awake! Prepare for the delivery! We must be fast!"

He quickly got up, turned his back to the bed, and commanded in a deep voice: "Steady Your Majesty! Guide Your Majesty to breathe deeply! Quickly!"

The midwives rushed forward to take over from Doctor Sun: "Your Highness, follow this old servant's rhythm, inhale... push!"

While wiping away the cold sweat that kept seeping out of Su Luoxue, Fuling encouraged her with a tearful voice, "Miss, hang in there! It'll be over soon!"

Yuwen Che knelt by the bedside, holding Su Luoxue's hand tightly, repeating over and over, "Xue'er, I'm here... I'm here with you..."

With everyone's anticipation and efforts, Su Luoxue mustered her last bit of strength and, following the midwife's guidance, began one attempt after another.