Chapter 164 Surgery to Treat the Leg

Yun Zhaoxue took out two sets of sterile surgical gowns from the cloth bag she had brought.

I had previously discussed the general treatment plan and the tasks I would need to perform with Hua Murong, and I went over it again during dinner just now.

If you don't know, you can ask her later.

The sheets and blankets on the bed where Xiao Xuance was lying were all covered with disposable sterile cloth.

Since we cannot achieve the sterile conditions of the laboratory in our previous life, we can only try our best to create sterile conditions. With the spiritual spring water, we are not afraid of infection.

The two changed into sterile gowns, and Xiao Xuance, who had been given anesthesia, had already fallen into a coma.

Prepare for surgery.

Take out an iodine-soaked cotton ball, use tweezers to disinfect the surface of Xiao Xuance's legs, and inject local anesthetic into his legs.

Yun Zhaoxue's hand holding the knife was quick and steady, and soon a small bloodstain appeared on his knee.

Next, I changed into a pair of sterile gloves, inserted my fingertips into the incision, and precisely repositioned the main bone fragments and removed the bone fragments...

Some of the bones were shattered beyond recognition, and the fragments kept scraping and pricking the muscles and nerves as he walked. One has to admire this man's perseverance; anyone else would have died from the pain long ago.

After processing the bone fragments, I took out a set of titanium alloy miniature bone plates and screws, along with a fine humming electric drill with a hand-cranked bone drill.

With a soft whirring sound, the screw was precisely screwed in, firmly anchoring the shattered bone...

Hua Murong watched intently, afraid of missing a single moment, occasionally handing over scalpels or other instruments or helping to crank the bone drill, allowing Yun Zhaoxue to free her hands to fix the screw position and align it for insertion...

Finally, the wound was closed in layers with absorbable sutures, the outer skin and flesh were sutured, a layer of gauze was wrapped around it, and then the black jade mending ointment developed by Hua Murong was applied instead of plaster...

...

Two hours later.

Yun Zhaoxue was exhausted and sat down in a chair to rest, supporting her back.

My belly is getting bigger and bigger, and I can't stand still for long periods of time.

I drank two cups of spiritual spring water to replenish my energy.

More than an hour later, Xiao Xuance still hadn't woken up. They had been out for several hours, and it was almost evening.

Old Liao demanded that everyone return to the inn before evening, otherwise no one would be allowed to leave.

If they didn't go back soon, Xie Wanyun and the others would start to worry, so they discussed putting him in a wheelchair and pushing him back.

He would be in a wheelchair for more than half a month, and it would be inconvenient without anyone to take care of him. As previously agreed, Zhuiying was to disguise herself as a woman.

Zhuiying and Zhufeng were Xiao Xuance's deputy generals, holding positions in the Xiao family army. After Xiao Xuance was imprisoned, they were also to be taken away for questioning. They escaped on their own and were wanted as deserters. Now they are wanted criminals by the imperial court.

Disguising himself as a maid would be much easier. He could then tell Lao Liao that Zhuiying had sold himself into servitude to bury his mother when he was destitute, and that they had kindly given him money to help him. Since he had nowhere else to go, he followed them.

Zhuiying pushed Xiao Xuance as the three of them walked down the street.

A spoiled young master, accompanied by a group of servants, walked towards them. His gaze fell on Yun Zhaoxue's face, and he was filled with amazement.

Even in simple clothes and a simple hairpin, he could not hide his stunningly beautiful face and noble demeanor. What a beautiful woman! When did Xuzhou have such a beauty? He had no idea.

He unfolded his folding fan, swaying it slightly, and stood in front of Yun Zhaoxue. "Oh, where did you come from, young lady? How about considering coming with me?"

"No way, I have a husband, get out of the way!"

"Your husband is this cripple in a wheelchair? What's so good about a cripple? He's poor and disabled, half-dead, and he makes you wear coarse linen clothes. He doesn't even have a turban like before. But because you're with me, you'll have endless fine silks, brocades, and luxurious clothes, and you'll have endless jewelry and precious stones to wear."

"Not rare."

Xu Shi'an said, "Ha! You don't care? Do you know who I am? In Xuzhou, you actually expect me to make way for you? This is unprecedented, hahaha!"

"I don't know, who are you?"

Judging from his tone, he seems to have a powerful background. In ancient times, scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants were all prominent figures. If he were the son of a wealthy merchant, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant. He must be the son of an official.

“My father is the governor, and Xuzhou is my territory. If you follow me, you can do whatever you want in Xuzhou.”

Would someone as powerful as her in the capital possibly be interested in such a "pie in the sky" as him?

Yun Zhaoxue scoffed, "I'm not a crab. Young Master Xu, feel free to walk sideways. I won't keep you company."

She walked forward.

Xu Shi'an closed his folding fan and blocked her way again.

Yun Zhaoxue tripped him with her foot.

Xu Shi'an stumbled to the side and bumped into a stall. He turned to the people in front of him and shouted coldly, "Stop! Don't leave! You think you can just walk away after bumping into me? No way! Men, stop them!"

Yun Zhaoxue kindly advised her, "I'm someone you can't afford, so save your breath."

"What a joke! Is there anyone in Xuzhou that I, this young master, can't stand? Who do you think you are?"

Several onlookers recognized Yun Zhaoxue from the city gate; her face was unforgettable. They whispered among themselves:

"The woman I recognize is an exiled prisoner."

"A criminal? Offending Young Master Xu is a terrible mistake."

“Madam, you can twist the thigh instead of the arm. You made a mistake with Young Master Xu, so please ask him to forgive you.”

...

Upon hearing her identity, Xu Shi'an's eyes flashed with a determined glint.

"An exiled prisoner? Perfect, I'll go find the head guard and buy you."

In his eyes, prisoners were as lowly as slaves and could be bought and sold at will.

Yun Zhaoxue glanced at him and waved her hand, saying, "Save it. I won't associate with you. You're such a disgusting fat pig."

She slept well and was in a good mood last night, so she didn't want to get angry or lash out. She just gave them a few casual replies, but the other person took advantage of her and insisted on forcing her to swear.

"How dare you call me a fat pig? My mother said I have a lucky face. I'll make you kneel down and kowtow to admit your mistake right now. It's your good fortune that I, this young master, have taken a liking to you, a pregnant woman with a big belly. Don't be so shameless."

Yun Zhaoxue said, "Keep this good fortune to yourself. You look like a toad, yet you think you're a golden toad. Tch!"

Xu Shi'an gritted his teeth and nodded, "Fine, you've insulted me again. I'll teach you a lesson today, buy you back, and force-feed you abortion pills to get rid of the bastard in your belly."

He raised his hand to slap her.

Yun Zhaoxue was about to deliver an over-the-shoulder throw, but before she could make a move...

Xu Shi'an was sent flying by a powerful gust of wind and crashed heavily to the ground with a bang!

"Bang!"

It wasn't Zhuiying who made the move; it was Xiao Xuance. He was woken up and happened to hear Xu Shi'an's shameless words, so he used his inner strength to strike Xu Shi'an with a palm.

He had just undergone major surgery and was not fit to use his internal energy. After striking out with his palm, he leaned wearily against his wheelchair.

Xiao Xuance, in his wheelchair, slowly raised his eyes. His large hands gripped the armrests tightly, his knuckles white, and the veins on his forehead were faintly visible. His eyes were bloodshot and filled with murderous intent.

"Alright, that's enough with the lesson."

If they're going to kill or torture someone, it should be done privately; taking action openly would be disadvantageous for them.

"Young Master, Young Master, how are you?" The young apprentices rushed over and helped him up.

Xu Shi'an's chest heaved suddenly, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood. "Pfft~ cough cough... You cripple, how can you have such strong internal energy? Who exactly are you?"

Xiao Xuance didn't answer him, but instead told him, "If you dare to harass my wife again, I will definitely kill you!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Shi'an was enraged. His face contorted with rage, and he gritted his teeth, shoving aside his servant. "Go! All of you, go get him! I must kill him today!"

The servant rushed over and stopped them.

Zhuiying rushed forward and quickly knocked the servants to the ground, where they lay groaning in pain, "Ouch, ouch..."

Yun Zhaoxue pushed Xiao Xuance ahead, and Zhuiying followed after finishing her tidying up. Even after they had gone far away, Xu Si'an's furious shouts could still be heard behind them.

"You just wait, I'll teach you a lesson!"

"Men, go and investigate! I need to know their identities within half an hour."