The only response to Jiang Shan's wrath was Imperial Physician Yan's suffocating silence.
Jiang Shan closed his eyes and slumped into Fu Qiyuan's arms.
"Shan'er!" Jiao's mother exclaimed in surprise, and she fell backward as well.
The old patriarch of the Fu family grabbed her and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Shan'er is fine!"
Fu Qiyuan helped Jiang Shan catch his breath and said to Physician Yan, "Physician Yan, if I'm not mistaken, even if Huai'er really has cold poison in his body, you have a way to help him clear all the remaining poison, right?"
Jiang Shan slowly awoke and listened to every word Fu Qiyuan said.
With tears streaming down her face, she pleaded, "Imperial Physician Yan, please, you must save Jiang Huai no matter what!"
Imperial Physician Yan looked up at Fu Qiyuan, then his expression changed drastically. "You mean, a blood transfusion?"
Blood transfusion?
The others were puzzled, but Jiang Shan was very familiar with the term.
She suddenly looked at Fu Qiyuan, her eyes filled with shock.
Is it possible to perform such delicate surgeries in this era?
Fu Qiyuan patted Jiang Shan's trembling hand reassuringly and said softly, "Shan'er, believe me. I said I wouldn't let anything happen to Huai'er! I am Huai'er's biological father. The poison in my body has already been cured. As long as Huai'er receives my blood, his poison will also be cured!"
Physician Xie said with a complicated expression, "You've already thought this through, haven't you? You knew this child had cold poison in his body, and you've been researching antidotes for a long time, haven't you?"
Fu Qiyuan said, "I couldn't be by Shan'er's side when she gave birth, which is the biggest regret of my life! Fortunately, they both turned out well. I thought to myself then that I would never have such a regret again in my life! Two years ago, Huai'er was still young and weak when she was born, so she couldn't have a blood transfusion. Besides, I didn't want Shan'er to worry. I knew it myself!"
After saying that, she gripped Jiang Shan's hand tightly and said apologetically, "Shan'er, I'm sorry. I can't defend what I did in the past, but I promise you, our child will be safe and sound!"
The old patriarch Fu chimed in, "Shan'er, it's not that I'm trying to be nice to my grandson, but ever since Huai'er started learning martial arts, he's been hoarding all the best things from Qingcheng Mountain and using them on Huai'er, all for this day! Besides having a good foundation, the blood transfusion is also half a gamble with one's life! To put it bluntly, he's risking his own life to save Huai'er's!"
Jiang Shan's lips trembled; she wanted to say something, but her throat felt tight.
She wanted to see Fu Qiyuan, but her vision was blurred by tears.
Fu Qiyuan noticed her panic and heartache, and hugged her tightly, whispering in her ear, "Don't worry, Huai'er and I will be fine! I will still have a grand wedding procession to welcome you into my family, and Huai'er will be our flower girl, okay?"
Jiang Shan felt a sharp pain in his throat and burst into tears, crying like a child.
News of the events in Jianghuai quickly reached the palace. The Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince personally visited the Grand Tutor's residence, bringing all the imperial physicians with them.
Li Yang also came over and stayed at the Grand Tutor's mansion.
She was worried about Jiang Huai, and even more worried about Jiang Shan, her mother.
The woman who was once so resilient and vibrant now looks like an abandoned child, helplessly guarding the Jianghuai River, a sight that tugs at one's heartstrings.
She's not even twenty yet!
Fu Qiyuan was preparing for surgery in a separate, isolated room.
Compared to modern high technology, the so-called surgery is not really surgery at all.
This surgery truly relies on the profound internal strength of a martial arts family.
At the moment the decision to perform the surgery was made, the old patriarch of the Fu family had already given the order to go down the mountain, instructing the current patriarch of Qingcheng Mountain, Fu Xiaolou, to come down the mountain to lend a helping hand to his nephew and the future patriarch of the Fu family.
The old patriarch Fu is getting on in years, and after transferring his internal energy to Fu Qiyuan, his spirit and energy are far inferior to what they used to be.
Although the three bodyguards possessed profound internal strength, their skills were diverse and not purely Fu family martial arts. Only the current head of the family, Fu Xiaolou, had received the true teachings of the Fu family martial arts, and only his actions could ensure absolute safety.
The old master of the Fu family arranged everything in an orderly manner, and the imperial physicians, led by Physician Yan and Physician Xie, were also making preparations for the surgery in full swing.
While the lights of thousands of homes in the capital were celebrating the New Year, the cold poison in the Jianghuai region flared up!
The little boy huddled in Jiangshan's arms, trembling all over, but knowing that his mother was worried about him and was shedding tears for him, he bit his lip tightly, refusing to cry out.
The three guards took turns channeling their internal energy into Jiang Huai, but it only slightly alleviated his pain.
In order to confirm the toxicity of the cold poison and prepare an antidote, Fu Qichen and Aunt Li went through great lengths to find the poison that had been used on Fu Qiyuan. Imperial Physician Yan finally determined the antidote to neutralize the remaining poison.
Everything is ready, and we are just waiting for the head of the Fu family.
On New Year's Eve, Fu Xiaolou, accompanied by a group of guards, appeared at the Grand Tutor's mansion amidst the wind and snow.
Ignoring his exhaustion from the journey, he rushed over and shouted, "Father, elder brother, where are my nephew and grandnephew? Quick, let me see them!"
The old patriarch Fu, his beard bristling and eyes wide, shouted, "Get out of here and rest! If you dare to mess things up tomorrow, I'll break your legs!"
Fu Ting rushed over and hugged Fu Xiaolou tightly, his eyes reddening as he said, "Second brother! Hot water is ready. Go wash up first. Shan'er is cooking for you in the kitchen. After you've eaten, you should rest well. Your precious grandson is counting on you!"
Fu Xiaolou, calling out "Big Brother," was being pushed and pulled away by Fu Ting.
The accompanying guards were also taken away by the steward to have their meal.
Jiang Shan forced himself to stay alert and personally cooked several dishes to send to Fu Xiaolou.
Upon seeing the landscape, Fu Xiaolou's expression brightened.
Before Jiang Shan could speak, Fu Xiaolou chuckled and said, "Niece-in-law, don't worry, with your second uncle here, I guarantee you'll get a lively and energetic son back!"
Jiang Shan's eyes welled up with tears. He bowed to Fu Xiaolou and said, "Second Uncle Fu, I have no way to repay your great kindness. I can only cook a few good dishes to comfort your stomach. As for the great kindness that Qingcheng Mountain has shown to my mother and me, we will repay it in the future!"
Fu Xiaolou laughed loudly, "With your words, everything your second uncle does is worthwhile! Don't worry, Huai'er is the hope of our Qingcheng Mountain, and your second uncle will definitely not let anything happen to him! As for my nephew, your second uncle can't guarantee that he can give you a lively and healthy future husband!"
Jiang Shan's heart, which had finally calmed down, was gripped again, and he could no longer pretend to be calm.
Grandpa Fu strode over and slapped his son on the back, angrily saying, "Eat your food! You have a mouth but can't speak properly. After you finish eating, go to sleep!"
Seeing Jiang Shan's distraught appearance, Fu Xiaolou realized he had spoken out of turn and awkwardly tried to smooth things over, "Well, your second uncle was just joking with you! That kid is incredibly healthy, he won't die!"
Grandpa Fu was about to beat someone up again, but Jiang Shan stopped him.
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