Nanny Xi's face was solemn as she explained in a low voice, "The fetus in Madam's womb is absorbing too much of her body's nutrients, causing her body to gradually weaken, like a lamp running out of fuel. If Madam insists on giving birth, then the birth of the child will mark the end of her life. Furthermore, this child is destined to carry an evil spirit, and I'm afraid he will be born with incomplete limbs or die young."
Upon hearing this, the old lady became even more resolute in demanding that Jiang Shu give up the fetus. "What are you waiting for? Make a bowl of abortion medicine right away. Saving Shu'er's life is the top priority."
She was worried that Jiang Shu would act impulsively, so she said in a serious tone, "Shu'er, although this may be the only child you and the Protector of the Country have, you've already heard that the fetus is unlucky and will bring bad luck to the mother. You are my only daughter, can you bear to let me die young?"
At this point, Jiang Shu also understood the priorities and could only nod in agreement with tears in her eyes.
However, Nanny Xi sighed and said, "But here lies the problem. Even if Madam wishes to terminate the pregnancy, there is no absolutely safe method. Madam's heart is now closely connected to this ghost fetus. Once the ghost fetus dies, Madam will die with it. This is what is meant by 'not suitable for preservation, not suitable for removal.'"
Jiang Shu was on the verge of collapse. She covered her face with her hands, tears welling up in her eyes. She asked helplessly with a trembling voice, "What should I do?"
At that moment, her heart was filled with resentment towards her once beloved husband. His coldness and cruelty made her feel suicidal.
The old lady clutched her chest tightly, the pain in her heart beyond words. She looked at Aunt Xi, her voice pleading, "Aunt Xi, is there really no way to save Shu'er's life?"
Nanny Xi's face was heavy, and she shook her head with a hint of shame. Her voice was low and heavy, "Although I have read all the books in the Imperial Hospital, I have never encountered such a dangerous pregnancy. I am truly helpless. However, the fetus in your womb is only seven months old, and it is not yet time for delivery. If you can use the help of the Marquis' Mansion and post a notice to seek famous doctors throughout the world, there may be a glimmer of hope for survival."
The old lady seemed to have been drained of all her strength. She held Jiang Shu tightly in her arms, her eyes revealing endless despair and decadence.
She knew very well that what Nanny Xi said meant that even the imperial physicians in the palace were helpless against Shu'er. That glimmer of hope was just a consolation to her. The hope was too slim!
Jiang Songyi listened to what Aunt Xi said and nodded in agreement.
[The ghost fetus is not a mortal. Even gods are only good at treating mortal fetuses, so how can they eliminate this evil spirit? In her previous life, when Jiang Shu was about to give birth, Jiang Dinglian searched all over the Medicine Valley for famous doctors for her, but in the end, he was unable to save Jiang Shu's life.]
Jiang Shu was at a loss. She reached out and gently stroked the fetus in her belly, whose heart was beating in unison with hers. What she was thinking about was no longer the baby's clothes, but her own burial clothes.
She couldn't accept this fact, her eyes filled with hatred. "Mother, it was Hao Ren who harmed me. I must ask my brother to avenge me! I want Hao Ren's life, and the life of the person who offered this poison recipe!"
"Shu'er..." The old lady burst into tears, and the pain in her heart seemed to be torn apart.
However, no matter how he retaliated afterwards, he could not save his daughter's life!
The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried bitterly, even Aunt Xi couldn't help but shed tears.
Only Jiang Songyi seemed to think that all this was unimportant.
[Since this is the case, why bother looking for a famous doctor? It would be better to invite some magicians to perform rituals to exorcise the evil spirits.]
The old lady and Jiang Shu's moods fluctuated like a roller coaster, as if they had walked through the gates of hell and then saw a glimmer of hope.
"Mammy, since this is a ghost fetus, could you please ask some Taoist priests or magicians to come and exorcise the evil spirit?"
The old lady seemed to be asking Aunt Xi, but her eyes couldn't help but secretly glance at Jiang Songyi, trying to find the answer from his heart.
In the dim light, the old lady's eyes, which had experienced many vicissitudes of life, seemed to be able to see through her granddaughter's past.
Her granddaughter had clearly inherited the memories of her past life, and everyone in the Marquisate bore an unshirkable responsibility for her past. Therefore, she chose to remain indifferent to the Marquisate's relatives, and if anyone directly questioned her, she would remain silent.
Although Nanny Xi wasn't entirely sure, facing the despair of the old lady and her daughter, she couldn't bear to add to the blow. So she said lightly, "Why not give it a try? We might as well give it a try. Maybe there will be a chance of a turnaround."
The old lady secretly glanced at Jiang Songyi sitting in the corner, and then pretended to ask Aunt Xi: "Master Yuantong of Rong'en Temple is highly respected. Can we ask him to help us?"
Nanny Xi responded, "Master Yuantong is so proficient in Buddhism that even the ladies in the palace often invite him to preach. His arrival will surely bring good fortune."
However, Jiang Songyi rolled her eyes disapprovingly.
This so-called virtuous and respected person is nothing more than a hypocritical and lecherous monk! He entered the palace not to teach Buddhism, but to discuss the secrets of the boudoir with the ladies. Countless female pilgrims have fallen into his trap and been defiled by him, while this lecherous monk remains at large, unchecked.
The old lady and Jiang Shu were struck by lightning, shocked and curious at the same time.
How could Jiang Songyi know these secrets!
If they didn't have more pressing matters at the moment, Jiang Shu would definitely try to get Jiang Songyi to continue talking about Master Yuantong so that she could listen to all these anecdotes.
The old lady tried to calm herself, but she still stuttered a little. "However, the Master is very busy, so the Marquisate may not be able to invite him. Perhaps we can invite another Taoist priest to come?"
Nanny Xi was at a loss for a moment and didn't know how to answer.
"I'm not sure if those Taoist priests have the necessary abilities, but if I were to personally take action, I could easily eliminate this ghost fetus. However, I wouldn't easily help Jiang Shu unless there was sufficient benefit."
Hearing Jiang Songyi's thoughts, the old lady's cloudy eyes instantly flashed with hope, and she was both surprised and happy.
Jiang Shu didn't expect that they would unexpectedly find hope in despair.
However, when they heard Jiang Songyi's inner voice saying that she would not take action, they couldn't help but feel disappointed.
The old lady sighed silently in her heart. She didn't know whether this granddaughter, who was full of resentment and looked like a returned evil spirit, was a blessing or a curse to the Marquis' Mansion.
However, as long as she can save Shu'er, she will do anything, even if it means she has to bow her head and beg Jiang Songyi!
"Then I will return home immediately and instruct the housekeeper to post a notice. As long as anyone can get rid of the evil fetus and save Shu'er's life, I am willing to give him 100,000 taels of silver, as well as the title deed to the hot spring villa on the outskirts of the city." The old lady was worried that Jiang Songyi would remain unmoved, so she closely observed her expression and thoughts while fiercely raising the stakes.
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