Chapter 263 Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass
Jiang Zheng nodded perfunctorily, "Go ahead, go ahead."
"Don't worry, my lord. The princess is very capable. After the princess arrived, the madam didn't feel much pain."
Jiang Zheng suddenly asked, "Tell me the truth, has something happened to Madam? Why has she suddenly fallen silent?"
The midwife was at a loss for words, but Pei Yanchuan said, "Father-in-law, rest assured, Ningning would never gamble with her mother's life."
Jiang Zheng nodded repeatedly, "I know that. I was worried that Ningning might upset me... or that your mother-in-law might not want to tell me if something happens to her, because she's afraid I'll..."
"No, it won't happen," Pei Yanchuan said. "You can wait with peace of mind."
Jiang Zheng nodded and began pacing back and forth again.
After walking two laps, Shaoyao lifted the curtain and rushed out. Jiang Zheng saw that Shaoyao looked flustered, so he immediately stepped forward, grabbed Shaoyao's arms, and shook her vigorously, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"
"Has something happened to Madam?"
He didn't know that the imperial physician had a problem. Jiang Zheng was already worried, and he became even more worried after learning that the imperial physician had a problem. Even Ningning could tell that the imperial physician had a problem at a glance, but he didn't notice it.
"My lord, if you shake me any further, I'm going to throw up..."
Jiang Zheng then withdrew his hand. "Tell me quickly, how is Madam?"
Jiang Zheng had never been so worried and afraid.
Peony looked unwell. "Madam has lost too much blood and is in critical condition. The Princess is inside trying to save her."
"The princess said that the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass is needed, which will surely save the lady's life."
The Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass is said to be able to revive those on the verge of death. Jiang Zheng had only heard of it, never seen it, and didn't even know if it really existed.
However, since Jiang Wanning mentioned it, it must exist.
Jiang Zheng panicked. "I've only heard of this thing, I've never seen it before. Where am I supposed to find it?"
Pei Yanchuan said, "Father-in-law, don't panic. I have seen the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass before."
"Where is it? I'll go find it right now," Jiang Zheng said anxiously.
"I know that a plant from the Western Regions was brought to Cangzhou and secretly bought by a wealthy merchant, but I don't know who that person is."
Pei Yanchuan said, "I will immediately send spies from Cangzhou to investigate and deliver it as quickly as possible."
"Even if we travel by fast horse, it would take two days and two nights to reach Cangzhou, let alone find it. I don't know if that wealthy merchant has given it away to someone else."
Jiang Zheng said anxiously, "I will go find it myself!"
Although he didn't know where to look, he figured he might stumble upon something if he went out, and sitting here doing nothing only made him more and more worried.
"My lord, why don't we go in and see the lady first?" Peony whispered. "The prince will find a way to get the medicine."
"This is what the Princess instructed. The lady cannot be separated from someone now. The Princess needs to stay by her side every step of the way. With the Princess by her side, the lady can hold on for two days without any problem."
"But my body is weak; without that medicine, I'm afraid in the end..."
Jiang Zheng had never been so flustered before. After hearing what Shaoyao said, he just nodded mechanically and looked at Pei Yanchuan.
Pei Yanchuan said, "Father-in-law, rest assured, I will return as soon as possible."
"Okay." Jiang Zheng, with red eyes, lifted the curtain and went inside.
Jiang Wan Ning turned to look at Jiang Zheng, signaling him to be quiet. Jiang Zheng tiptoed to the bedside, looking at the bloodstains on the bed and Zhou Shi's pale face.
Jiang Wan Ning used a handkerchief to moisten Zhou's lips with some water. Turning around, she saw Jiang Zheng with red eyes, snot about to fall into his mouth, and a sob in his throat.
"Father," Jiang Wan Ning handed him a new handkerchief, "wipe yourself first."
Jiang Zheng took the handkerchief and wiped his nose, then wiped his tears with his sleeve. "Ningning, your mother..."
"Mother is just asleep for now. She's a little weak, but don't worry, I'm here and she'll be fine for the time being."
Although Jiang Wan Ning was comforting Jiang Zheng, she was also worried. She could only save Zhou Shi's life for the time being. If she couldn't find the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass in two days, even she would be powerless to help.
Jiang Zheng held Zhou's hand tightly, gently rubbing his cheek against the back of her hand.
Jiang Wan Ning stood quietly to the side as the midwife and wet nurse entered.
"Your Highness," the midwife said softly.
Jiang Wan Ning turned around, and the wet nurse came out from behind the midwife carrying the child and handed the child to Jiang Wan Ning.
"The baby has been checked and there are no problems. The baby is very healthy and has already been fed milk."
"Thank you for your hard work." Jiang Wan Ning said, then placed the child next to Zhou Shi. The child, with its eyes closed, babbled softly, causing Zhou Shi, who had been fast asleep, to flutter her eyelashes.
He slowly opened his eyes, coughing... coughing...
Jiang Zheng suddenly raised his head, "Madam, Madam, how are you feeling?"
Zhou said softly, "Let me see the child."
"Child, the child is here." Jiang Zheng grabbed Jiang Wan Ning's arm and pulled her forward.
Jiang Wan Ning gently comforted him, "Father, Mother wants to see my younger brother."
Jiang Wanning picked up the child and showed him to Zhou Shi, "Mother, your little brother is here, he's very healthy."
The baby in the swaddling clothes seemed to sense Zhou's familiar presence, and its babbling grew louder.
Hearing the child's cries, Zhou became more alert.
"Your Highness, the Prince has returned," Peony said softly as she entered.
Jiang Wan Ning gave some instructions to the midwife and wet nurse, then turned and went outside. Jiang Zheng immediately followed her out.
"Ningning," Pei Yanchuan said, "we've found the whereabouts of the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass."
Jiang Zheng asked excitedly, "Where is it? Why didn't you bring it? I'll go get it myself."
"Father, don't panic, wait for the prince to finish speaking."
Jiang Zheng then forced himself to quiet down, and Jiang Wan Ning gestured for Pei Yan Chuan to continue.
Pei Yanchuan said, "The Grand Princess bought this Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zheng suddenly froze, and after a long while, he walked to his wall, drew his sword, and rushed outside.
"Father, what are you doing?" Jiang Wan Ning stepped forward to stop him.
As Jiang Zheng walked, he said, "I'm going to the Grand Princess's residence to ask her for the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass."
"If she doesn't give it to me, I'll fight her to the death and get the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass back."
“Father-in-law, I have already arranged for someone to go,” Pei Yanchuan said. “Please wait a moment, I will definitely bring the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass.”
"Yes, Father, please wait a moment. Rushing over like this will only make things worse."
Jiang Wan Ning snatched the sword from Jiang Zheng's hand, saying, "You're just worried and confused. Go inside and keep your mother company. The prince and I will handle this matter."
Jiang Zheng nodded blankly, turned and walked towards the inner room. After taking two steps, he stopped and said, "Ningning, Yan Chuan, we must get the Nine-Leaf Resurrection Grass."
"Father, don't worry," Jiang Wanning said.
Jiang Zheng then turned around and slowly walked inside. Jiang Wan Ning said to Pei Yan Chuan, "I want to go find the Grand Princess."
"I will go with you."
"I'll go over by myself first."
Pei Yanchuan nodded. "Alright, I'll escort you there and wait for you outside."
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