CHAPTER 449: CHAPTER 449: MADNESS—HE REFUSES TO REMOVE THE GU

She drank the water, and her voice was no longer so hoarse when she spoke.

She looked around and saw Xiao Shen with reddened eyes, wanting to step forward but not daring to, as if afraid to shatter the beautiful dream.

Even though Xiao Shen knew Pei Shu’er was a superb healer, he always fantasized about his mother waking up.

But when she actually woke up, he feared it was another dream he created.

After all, he had dreamed this dream countless times.

Not just him, even the maidservants around him couldn’t believe that the elderly woman who had been comatose for many years could wake up.

Everyone thought that the old lady’s death was only a matter of time.

Even many divine doctors predicted Mrs. Xiao Lin wouldn’t live past five years.

And this year was exactly the fifth, and unexpectedly, she woke up.

Mrs. Xiao Lin wore a smile, though her facial muscles were still somewhat stiff.

"Shen’er."

Xiao Shen’s eyes widened, he stepped forward cautiously, touching her hand.

It was warm, a real sensation.

Then he pinched his own arm.

It hurt, not a dream!

Tears fell from his eyes, and he knelt on the ground with a "thud," then cradled Mrs. Xiao Lin’s hands.

Though the words reached his lips, somehow he couldn’t say them.

After a long while, Xiao Shen found his words, speaking with a sobbing voice.

"Mother, are you finally awake?"

Mrs. Xiao Lin recalled the past, then shook her head with a smile.

"Mother thought she was dead back then, and she was so reluctant to leave Shen’er. But letting Shen’er die, it would have been better for mother to die."

Xiao Shen wept uncontrollably.

Pei Shu’er removed the silver needle and took the medicine from Mrs. Xiao Lin’s forehead.

She signaled the maidservants, and everyone retreated together.

The young maidservants glanced at Pei Shu’er, previously thinking she was of their age, perhaps her medical skills couldn’t be that great.

Only now they realized, Pei Shu’er was someone they needed to look up to.

Pei Shu’er smiled at them, her demeanor composed, and a few young girls ran off with flushed faces.

Such a divine doctor was not a common woman like them.

Many men did not have Pei Shu’er’s grace!

About half an hour passed before Si called Pei Shu’er, who was sitting in the pavilion.

His eyes held surprise and admiration, yet due to their difference in status, he didn’t dare to show it.

This young girl seemed young, but she was a divine doctor.

Those Imperial Physicians said there was no hope for the person she saved from death. She even turned a comatose vegetative person into their current state.

It was simply too miraculous.

When he spoke, he was even more respectful than before.

Previously, he was respectful because she was a guest of the Imperial Uncle and an excellent cook.

Now, he was respectful because she had outstanding medical skills, capable of reviving the dead; he respected her from the bottom of his heart!

"Manager Pei, the Imperial Uncle wants you to come over."

When Pei Shu’er went over, she found both mother and son’s eyes were red, but their smiles were genuine.

Xiao Shen was busy organizing maids to prepare all kinds of food for Mrs. Xiao Lin.

Over the years, Mrs. Xiao Lin survived on a mouthful of porridge, and her whole body had become as thin as a skeleton.

Pei Shu’er said, "Try to consume liquid food for now, and don’t overeat. Gradually increase the amount, eat little and often, otherwise, the stomach will not be able to handle it."

Xiao Shen nodded repeatedly, now Pei Shu’er’s words in his eyes were akin to golden rules and laws.

He had to listen!

Pei Shu’er immediately handed some pills to Xiao Shen.

"These two pills, three times a day, one pill each time, give them to the old lady."

Mrs. Xiao Lin heard "old lady" and instinctively touched the fine wrinkles on her face.

Actually, because of the coma and staying out of the sun, she lacked many expressions, so she had fewer wrinkles than her peers.

However, her skin elasticity wasn’t particularly good.

Pei Shu’er’s eyes lit up, she thought of the beauty product she wanted to launch.

But now wasn’t the time to bring it out.

Pei Shu’er added, "Also, the maidservants who previously massaged the old lady’s body need to continue, and it’s time for the old lady to try getting up."

"The process will be difficult, but it must be persisted."

Mrs. Xiao Lin smiled gracefully and nodded.

Xiao Shen then gifted the Heavenly Snow Lotus to Pei Shu’er, with three petals inside.

Pei Shu’er looked at them and found a few seeds.

The seeds were not mature, and it was uncertain if they could be successfully planted.

"Manager Pei, if there’s anything you need from me in the future, just speak up."

Pei Shu’er smiled and nodded.

"Don’t worry, I won’t be polite with you."

The Imperial Uncle’s promise was worth its weight in gold!

With the last main ingredient obtained, it was time to make the antidote for the Golden Silkworm Gu.

At the same time, Yan Hengyin needed to be escorted from the Gulan Military Camp.

After all, the unique aspect of the Golden Silkworm Gu was that.

The Child Gu and Mother Gu must be simultaneously removed for a chance of success.

If the Child Gu was removed alone, the Mother Gu would become frenzied, thereby controlling the Child Gu to die.

If the Child Gu dies, Pei Shu’er wouldn’t survive either.

When Yan Hengyin met Pei Shu’er, he was still wearing a white robe, but mottled blood stains had seeped through.

Yet his spine was still straight.

His gaze lightly landed on her, the eyes carrying a dense mist incomprehensible to her.

This made Pei Shu’er realize that Tang Zan truly despised the Third Prince.

If she looked at the Third Prince for too long, Tang Zan would turn her face to him with his hand.

He raised his eyebrows, a heavy sense of darkness and jealousy in his eyes.

"What? Feeling pity?"

How could Pei Shu’er dare say anything; at this moment, Tang Zan really had the aura of a villain.

If she dared to say she felt pity, she and the Third Prince wouldn’t have an easy time.

However, the way Tang Zan made things difficult for her was just a bit special.

Yan Hengyin’s gaze was sticky, making Pei Shu’er’s heart tremble.

His voice was tinged with coldness, but his gaze remained fixed on Pei Shu’er.

"Why did you summon me this time?"

Pei Shu’er said, "To remove the Golden Silkworm Gu."

Yan Hengyin said expressionlessly, "I won’t remove it."

Pei Shu’er said, "Lin Shiyao can control both the Mother Gu and Child Gu of the Golden Silkworm Gu. Do you want to become a puppet controlled by her?"

Yan Hengyin said, "That’s impossible."

Pei Shu’er said, "In the military camp, did you ever lose consciousness without reason?"

By now, Yan Hengyin understood, and he looked at Pei Shu’er, his eyes gaining a tinge of contemplation.

"What if I say, even if controlled by Lin Shiyao, I won’t remove the Golden Silkworm Gu?"

Pei Shu’er looked at him, puzzled.

Yan Hengyin closed his eyes, with a hint of mockery appearing, his smile was somewhat strange and mad.

"I don’t want to sever the last link with you."