CHAPTER 440: CHAPTER 440: IS MY MOTHER BEYOND SAVING?

Pei Shu’er solemnly promised, "Rest assured, I know she is quite important to you. I will definitely do my utmost to heal her."

Xiao Shen shook his head, "My mother is currently being treated by a Divine Doctor. So, for now, we don’t need you."

In fact, his words were already courteous.

His mother was so important to him that he would be crazy to let a cook treat her.

Pei Shu’er asked, "How long has she been treated, and has Aunt Lin shown any improvement?"

Xiao Shen shook his head and then nodded.

"Ever since the female Divine Doctor arrived, my mother’s fingers have started to move."

Female Divine Doctor?

Pei Shu’er found it a bit odd.

In this book, there was only one famous female doctor named Lin Shiyao; all the other doctors were men.

Moreover, Lin Shiyao had just escaped and was nowhere to be found in Jingzhou, so it was highly likely that she was with Xiao Shen.

Pei Shu’er smiled, "Imperial Uncle, why don’t you let me try?"

Even though she knew Lin Shiyao couldn’t cure Mrs. Xiao Lin, she couldn’t let Lin Shiyao take too long, for she might be plotted against by Lin Shiyao at any time.

Xiao Shen glanced at Pei Shu’er and said tactfully, "I’ll discuss it with the Divine Doctor."

Actually, these words were already a refusal, just not outright.

Pei Shu’er couldn’t let Xiao Shen dismiss it so vaguely, nor let him discuss it with Lin Shiyao, or else it might turn into trouble.

"Imperial Uncle, you don’t need to discuss it with the female Divine Doctor, nor mention me to her. Just allow me to treat her between her treatment intervals."

Lin Shiyao, who was in the back hall, heard the conversation between Pei Shu’er and Xiao Shen, and a hint of anger flashed in her eyes.

She couldn’t understand why Pei Shu’er had to compete with her over treating a patient.

However, she was confident that Xiao Shen wouldn’t let Pei Shu’er treat Mrs. Xiao Lin, given how much he valued his mother.

Sure enough, Xiao Shen scrutinized Pei Shu’er, then shook his head and directly refused.

"Your culinary skills are excellent; if it’s about cooking, I naturally have no objections."

"But this has nothing to do with cooking; it’s medical, and a slight mistake could be fatal to my mother. Please leave."

Pei Shu’er took a deep look at Xiao Shen, then said, "Within three days, if your mother shows any signs of deterioration, you can send someone to contact me."

After saying this, worried that Xiao Shen might not take it seriously, she took out a Heavenly Return Pill.

"This is a pill I recently refined. If your mother’s vital signs are unstable or she is near death, administer this pill to her, and it can extend her life by two hours."

Xiao Shen didn’t want to accept it, but Pei Shu’er’s insistence left him no choice but to take it.

He casually placed the pill in his pocket, then said, "See the guest out."

After one incense stick after Pei Shu’er left, Lin Shiyao walked out from the back hall, smiling as she approached Xiao Shen.

"Imperial Uncle, your mother just moved again."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shen’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly said,

"Really? Quickly take me there."

Lin Shiyao led Xiao Shen to the backyard, where Mrs. Xiao Lin lay on the sickbed, her eyes closed as if asleep.

Her fingers twitched irregularly again.

Xiao Shen was overjoyed, indicating that Lin Shiyao’s treatment was effective since previously, his mother appeared as if she were a living corpse.

Lin Shiyao smiled, "If nothing unexpected happens, your mother will fully recover in half a month."

Tears welled up in Xiao Shen’s eyes as he had traveled far and wide with his mother over the years, willing to wait even half a year as long as she would wake up.

Lin Shiyao subtly hinted, "Each individual has their own method of treatment, and too many people treating could lead to counterproductive results."

The implication was not to let Pei Shu’er get involved.

Xiao Shen nodded, "I understand."

Lin Shiyao gave a sincere smile, intentionally softening her voice.

"Imperial Uncle, if I cure your mother, I want a whole Heavenly Snow Lotus. Additionally, during the treatment, three petals of the Heavenly Snow Lotus will be required as the main ingredient."

Xiao Shen nodded, "No problem, as long as you can cure her, everything is negotiable."

Lin Shiyao curled her lips; confident in curing Mrs. Xiao Lin, she saw the Heavenly Snow Lotus as already hers.

And Pei Shu’er, having missed out on the Heavenly Snow Lotus, would never be able to solve the Golden Silkworm Gu.

Her efforts would ultimately be in vain.

She would be at her mercy all her life, living in constant fear and anxiety. An oversight, and she could hurt those she dearly loved.

How much more patience could Tang Zan have for her in the long run?

Now, her choices were not limited to Tang Zan alone; this Imperial Uncle was really a good option.

Tall, handsome, with an extraordinary demeanor, and the legitimate heir of the Xiao family.

An ideal pillar of support.

When Pei Shu’er visited again the next day, she was turned away by the Gatekeeper.

He conveyed Xiao Shen’s words, "The Heavenly Snow Lotus has already been given away, so if you’re here for this, there is no need."

Pei Shu’er knew that it had to be Lin Shiyao’s doing and felt a mix of anger and pity for Mrs. Xiao Lin.

In "Great Yan Medical Concubine," Lin Shiyao completely offended the Empress and the Second Prince by causing Mrs. Xiao Lin’s death.

The Second Prince, being the legitimate son, should have been made Crown Prince, but the Emperor always delayed.

After establishing the Crown Prince later, Xiao Shen supported him with a single demand: the death of Lin Shiyao.

When Lin Shiyao, hunted with nowhere to escape, accidentally learned that Yan Huan Yu was a prince lost to the common people and born to the Emperor’s favorite woman,

She immediately shifted her stance and opted to support Yan Huan Yu.

So, Mrs. Xiao Lin was bound to be killed by Lin Shiyao’s treatment.

It was also Mrs. Xiao Lin’s death that propelled the romantic development between the male and female leads.

Therefore, Pei Shu’er gave the Heavenly Return Pill as a lifeline for Mrs. Xiao Lin at the critical moment, hoping for the chance to obtain the Heavenly Snow Lotus.

On the third day, Mrs. Xiao Lin’s condition suddenly worsened; her skin grew cold, and even her breathing weakened.

Such symptoms never occurred previously.

After all, Mrs. Xiao Lin had always appeared to be merely sleeping, not poisoned.

Xiao Shen happened to be present.

Regardless of how Lin Shiyao applied her needles and administered medicines, Mrs. Xiao Lin’s condition continued to deteriorate.

Lin Shiyao became anxious, and large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead.

Having practiced medicine for two lifetimes, this was truly the first time she faced such a difficult condition.

She also realized in her heart that Mrs. Xiao Lin was dying, yet she couldn’t bring herself to give up.

However, Xiao Shen noticed Lin Shiyao’s panic and helplessness, his voice carrying a chill.

"Is there no hope for my mother?"