Chapter 624 Passing Through
That night, around midnight, Sister-in-law Li developed a high fever.
Brother Li, who was sleeping next door, was already having trouble sleeping. After hearing the commotion from the east wing, he immediately went to the door and knocked.
With her son Xiao Liulang by her side, Li's mother had no choice but to go to the door and say to Li's eldest brother, who was anxiously calling out outside, "Eldest brother, don't make a fuss."
Third Sister is giving Mei Niang acupuncture; don't disturb her.
So Brother Li lowered his voice, and just as he and his mother were talking through the door, a sound came from the courtyard gate.
Brother Li glared and looked towards the courtyard gate, only to find that it was Brother Li Erlang carrying a lantern who walked in.
"Father?"
When Li Erlang saw his elder brother Li standing at the door of the east wing, his heart skipped a beat. He thought something had happened to his mother, so he hurried over.
“Father, but Mother…”
Before Li Erlang could finish speaking, Brother Li asked directly, "Why are you here in the middle of the night?"
Li Erlang, who had been rebuffed by his elder brother Li, could only explain to his elder brother Li in a low voice: "After I went back, I couldn't sleep soundly no matter how much I tossed and turned, so I thought I would take a lantern and come over to take a look."
Father, how is Mother?
Brother Li glared impatiently at Brother Li Erlang and said irritably, "Your aunt is putting needles in there."
You're no use here. You still have to go on duty tomorrow, don't you?
"Go back to sleep early, your mother will take care of herself."
Li's mother, who was standing inside the house, also spoke up: "Erlang, go back. Your father and I are here with your mother, and your aunt is busy inside too. There's no need for you to come."
We're worried about you because you're so tired here. It's getting cold, you should go back home quickly and avoid catching a cold.
Li Erlang was never an obedient child. He nodded to his face, but in reality, he remained standing outside the door, motionless.
With no other option, Brother Li took off his cloak and draped it over Li Erlang, then lit the stove outside. The two of them then tended the fire while waiting for news from Li Sanniang inside the house about treating Sister-in-law Li.
When the watchman's clapper sounded again, it was already past midnight.
During this time, Li San Niang not only gave Li Da Sao an acupuncture treatment, but also took out alcohol, soaked a clean cloth in alcohol, and used the cloth to wipe Li Da Sao's armpits, palms, and soles. Finally, seeing that the high fever would not subside, Li San Niang also wiped Li Da Sao's forehead a few times.
Fearing that Li Dasao might get dehydrated, Li Sanniang, with Qiuxiang's help, fed Li Dasao some warm water.
Finally, whether it was due to the combined efforts or because Sister-in-law Li came from a military family and was therefore physically stronger than ordinary women, she managed to bring her fever down and get through the most dangerous first hurdle.
After Li's mother informed Li's eldest brother and Li's second son, who were outside the door, that Li's sister-in-law's fever had subsided, Li's mother told Li's second son to hurry back inside.
Upon seeing this, Li Erlang finally felt relieved after receiving news that his mother was out of danger.
Thus, Li Erlang nodded in agreement with his mother and elder brother, and went back home with his lantern.
Li San Niang used a cloth dampened with warm water to wipe Li Da Sao's body. Seeing that Li Da Sao had fallen asleep peacefully, she went to the door and said to Li Da Xiong outside, "Brother, go back and rest. I'll be here tonight."
My sister-in-law has safely passed the first hurdle. I'll definitely be listless during the day tomorrow, and I'll have to rely on my elder brother then.
After hearing what Li San Niang said, Brother Li was finally at ease and went back to the next room to rest.
Li San Niang was still worried and took care of Li Da Sao until dawn. She couldn't bear it any longer and fell asleep against the headboard.
In a blur, Li San Niang heard Li Da Sao's voice calling, "San Niang?"
Before Qiu Xiang could come over, Li San Niang rubbed her eyes and looked at Li Da Sao lying on the bed, "Sister-in-law, how are you feeling?"
When Sister-in-law Li saw Li San Niang like this, she knew that Li San Niang had stayed up all night by her side, and she immediately felt very sorry for her. "I'm fine now, you should go lie down."
Did you stay up all night?
At this moment, Qiu Xiang also came over with a teacup. Li San Niang carefully helped Li Da Sao up and let her lean against her. Li San Niang took the teacup containing warm water and let Li Da Sao drink a small half cup from her hand.
Then, Li San Niang checked the temperature of Li Da Sao's forehead and then took her pulse.
Seeing that the situation had stabilized, he told Sister-in-law Li, "Sister-in-law had a fever last night, but thankfully it finally subsided."
"Sister-in-law, let me check your wound. If I hurt you, you must say so."
The human body has a very strong self-repairing ability. Li San Niang used her X-ray vision to look inside Li Da Sao's abdomen and saw the granulation tissue growing hard, which reassured her a lot.
Just as Li's mother was showing Xiao Liulang to Li's sister-in-law, Li's elder brother's voice came from outside the house again.
"Third Sister, Third Sister, may I come in?"
Li San Niang allowed Li Da Xiong to enter, but only after he changed his clothes and washed his hands and face behind the curtain on the other side before he was allowed to meet Li Da Sao.
Once Brother Li saw Sister-in-law Li, he could no longer see anyone else in the house.
Despite her exhaustion, Li San Niang said a few words to her mother and then went out with Qiu Xiang to go back to her room for a nap.
Just as Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang came out, Wu Qiao Lan and Bao Ya came over from the courtyard outside, carrying a tray and a box.
"Third Sister!"
Wu Qiaolan spoke first, and when she saw Li Sanniang looking at the tray in her hand, she nodded and smiled, replying, "It's hot soup with chicken."
I heard from my aunt yesterday that my sister-in-law can only eat this kind of soup.
When Wu Qiaolan saw Li Sanniang looking at the food box Bao Ya was carrying, she quickly explained, "It contains goat milk, for our little Liu Lang to eat."
I left some food in the pot for Third Sister and Qiu Xiang's wife in the kitchen. After you eat, wash up with the hot water at the bottom of the pot before going to bed.
Third Sister, don't worry, I'll be waiting outside here today and will make sure you take good care of your sister-in-law.
Because Li Ersao had to take care of Xiao Wulang, Li Dasao was very grateful to Wu Qiaolan and Baoya for their help. Li Sanniang was extremely grateful, and seeing Wu Qiaolan's thoughtfulness, she was even more grateful.
"Qiaolan, thanks to you, this family is so grateful to you!"
Bao Ya too, thank you Qiao Lan and Bao Ya.
Once all these things are settled, I'll definitely give you both a big red envelope.
After Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang finished eating the meal that Wu Qiao Lan had specially left for them in the kitchen, they washed up a little and went straight back to their room to sleep with Lu Zhu'er in their arms.
After getting up, Dr. Liang, Father Li, and Brother Li all came to the east wing to ask what was wrong. They were relieved to learn that Li San Niang had brought down a high fever last night.
Finally, Dr. Liang and Li's father went into the house to take Li's pulse. The two discussed the matter again and finally agreed on a prescription.
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