"Grandma!" Jiayin exclaimed, quickly helping the old lady up.
The bystanders rushed forward like madmen and quickly settled the old lady into a chair.
Jiayin took out a silver needle from her spatial storage and inserted it directly into the old lady's philtrum.
The old lady slowly woke up, seemingly unaware of what had just happened.
Jiayin put away the needles and wanted to take her grandmother's pulse, but her hands trembled violently.
The old lady took a deep breath and, forcing herself to stay calm, comforted her granddaughter, "Don't be afraid, Fu Niu'er, Grandma is alright."
Jiayin could no longer hold back and burst into tears, hugging her grandmother.
Just now, the moment Grandma collapsed, it felt as if the pillars of her heart had crumbled, and the fear of the world collapsing overwhelmed her.
She even forgot to breathe until her grandmother woke up.
"Grandma, Grandma, you can't be hurt..."
Li Zhensheng, Li Lao Er, and the others also knelt down, clenching their teeth tightly, not daring to or able to cry out.
Mr. and Mrs. Wen, sensing something was amiss, chased away Sister-in-law Qiong and took Yueya'er back home. They then returned to the Li family's courtyard.
Jia Huan, Wen Juan, and Jia Ren also rushed over from the backyard.
Hearing that the old lady had just fainted, everyone's expression changed, and they stared intently at her, fearing that something might happen to her.
At this moment, Ye Shan had already carried Doctor Zhang over the wall and jumped in.
Originally, Doctor Zhang was also going to have dinner at home today, but before he went to admire the moon, he suddenly had an inspiration and decided to change one of the ingredients in the new prescription, so he hurriedly went back home.
Unexpectedly, during this brief lull, Old Lady Li had an accident.
Upon seeing her master arrive, Jiayin rushed over and hugged the old man's arm.
"Waaah, Grandpa Zhang, my grandma has fainted, I can't check her pulse..."
Doctor Zhang frowned, his heart aching terribly.
Since he took this girl as his apprentice, no matter how "mistreated" she was, she never complained.
The fact that she's crying like this shows that she's terrified.
But he had no idea how to comfort her; instead, he immediately scolded, "Get out of here! You're so spineless! How many times have I told you, the most important thing for a doctor is to stay calm. If you act like this, you'll waste a hundred years of your studies!"
After saying that, he ignored Jiayin and went over to take the old lady's pulse.
The old lady felt sorry for her granddaughter and was also afraid that she might be diagnosed with some serious illness, so she wanted to hide her wrist.
"Dr. Zhang, I'm fine. I must have been too agitated just now. The children were just making a fuss."
"What exactly is wrong? You can't tell me. I'll only know after I take her pulse!" Doctor Zhang's large hand, like a pair of pliers, grabbed the old lady's wrist and pressed it down.
Everyone instinctively held their breath.
At this moment, apart from the night breeze rustling the flowers and plants in the corner of the courtyard, there was not a sound.
It felt like ten thousand years had passed.
Just as everyone was about to give up and ask questions, Doctor Zhang finally finished taking their pulses.
He said with a dark face, "Worry and anxiety over a long period of time have caused blockage in your heart meridians, leading to your coma. Take your medicine immediately and rest for at least a month."
"Remember to keep your heart open, otherwise you will die young if you continue like this."
The last four words sounded like a thunderclap to everyone.
Every single member of the Li family knelt down.
Li Zhensheng choked back tears and kowtowed, "Uncle Zhang, you must save my mother! Whatever medicinal herbs she needs, we'll dig three feet into the ground to find them."
Li Lao Er quickly added, "Yes, Uncle Zhang. You must make my mother get better!"
Jiaren and Jiahuan cried, tears streaming down their faces, but dared not utter a sound, for fear of bursting into tears.
From a young age, when they were old enough to understand, their grandmother was like a mountain, the support of the whole family.
Even though Grandma would occasionally scold them with a cold face and still give them her pipe, they all knew that Grandma loved them very much.
Whether it was their eldest uncle going missing, a complete crop failure with no rice or food, or even fleeing famine, as long as their grandmother was there, they had nothing to fear.
But now that their support has suddenly collapsed, no one can accept it...
Doctor Zhang had always liked the Li family's children and grandchildren, and now he felt both envious and sorry for them. He reached out to help Li Zhensheng up and said...
"Don't worry, I've treated many difficult and complicated diseases. Your mother is just worrying too much; it's not a serious illness."
"Prescribe some herbal medicine for her to take for a month, and you should spend more time with her to show her filial piety. If she stops overthinking and smiles more, everything will be fine."
After saying that, he scolded Old Lady Li, "Sister, I'm going to say something harsh, and you might not like it. Anyone who has filial children and grandchildren like you would be laughing in their sleep. Don't take it for granted!"
"If you really get sick and can't help the children, and even end up hindering them, then that's it!"
"If something is on your mind, learn to comfort yourself. In this world, things can't always go your way."
"Look at me, all alone, a life of wandering, and who knows which mass grave I'll be buried in after I die. I'm not worried, so why are you?"
Old Mrs. Li quickly forced a smile and replied, "What are you saying, Dr. Zhang? Even if you're trying to persuade me, you shouldn't curse yourself like that!"
“We’ve told you so many times, we’re family. When you die, of course you’ll be buried in our family’s ancestral graveyard. The children will always make sure you receive your share of incense and candles during festivals and ancestral worship.”
Jiayin grabbed Doctor Zhang and dragged him into the house, saying, "Grandpa Zhang, stop nagging and hurry up and write the prescription. I've told you so many times, I'll take care of you in your old age and see you to your death. Your coffin made of nanmu wood is already at the Princess's mansion, where else do you think you're going!"
Dr. Zhang was pulled until he staggered, cursing under his breath, but a smile appeared in his eyes.
Soon, the prescription was written. Jiayin made an excuse to go to the backyard to brew the medicine, but actually secretly entered her space and used the time difference to quickly brew the medicine.
Grandma Li didn't really think she had any serious illness, but she had to admit that she was feeling depressed.
Although there were many happy events in her family this month, she was also happy.
But there was still no news of her grandson, whom she had been longing for, and she was extremely anxious.
Unexpectedly, this lingering health problem has flared up today...
She stared into the eyes of her children and grandchildren, drank the medicine soup in one gulp, and was immediately stuffed with a peeled grape by her granddaughter.
"I just felt a little dizzy, why are you treating me like a child?" the old lady mumbled. Unfortunately, Jiayin ignored her and fed her five or six grapes before stopping.
No one dared to leave, keeping a close eye on the old woman.
The old lady wanted to say a few words of advice, but her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and she soon fell asleep.
"Mother, Mother!" Li Zhensheng and Li Lao Er cried out in alarm, thinking that the old lady had fainted again.
Jiayin quickly waved her hand and quietly explained the situation to her family.
"The herbal decoction contains sedative ingredients, and Grandma is just asleep. Let her get a good night's sleep so she can recover faster."
Everyone immediately shut their mouths, not daring to make a sound.
Li Zhensheng squatted down and carefully carried his mother on his back. Li Lao Er and Li Lao San stood guard by his side, followed by Jia Ren, Jia Huan, Li Ge'er, and Mao Ge'er. They took the old lady back to the suite in the backyard.
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru helped their mother-in-law take off her outer garments. While they were discussing who should stay and keep watch at night, Jiayin had already lain down next to the old lady.
"Mother, Third Aunt, you go to sleep. I'll stay with Grandma."
“No, you’re just a child. You’ll be scared if something happens,” Tao Hongying refused outright.
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