Chapter 18 (2/2)

Hua Ming Zi looked at Cui Yu and then lifted her eyes to look at the unfamiliar decorations around her.  When she opened her mouth to speak, she had to suck in a few breaths of air before she could talk.

”Where.......am.......I........?”  She said a few words weakly and soon after she started to cough.

”You are in the Ying Mansion.”  Cui Yu caressed the back of Hua Ming Zi's hand.

After her breathing became steady, Cui Yu served up the bowl of medicine that Doctor Qu had instructed Cui Yu to let her drink when she wakes up.  Cui Yu held the bowl of medicine next to her lips and at the same time, told her all that had happened while she was in a coma for the last seven days and the reason why she was in the Ying Mansion.

It turned out that she was saved by the Second Young Master of the Ying Family.  It seems G.o.d also felt that they have fate, so G.o.d let him save her life.  So, the person who was always talking into her ear for the past few days.......is Ying Xue Wen?

But why does she feel that the calm voice tone was the voice of Ying Yan Long?  The fuzzy memories of him staying by her side while she was delirious flashed in her mind.

”Ying Dangjia........trouble........”  Hua Ming Zi said in a trembling voice.

”That is correct........No words can describe how well Ying Dangjia treats you.  He sent a lot of magical pills and medicines to you and no matter how busy he is, he would still allocate time to see you every day......”   Suddenly Cui Yu lowered her voice because, at the corner of her eyes, she spotted someone entering through the door.

Cui Yu looked towards the door and saw Ying Xue Wen arranged his clothes before he entered the door.

”Hua Dangjia, you are awake!”  Ying Xue Wen said with a smile and entered the chamber with his most das.h.i.+ng pose.  Hua Ming Zi looked at the young man wearing a blue embroidered robe in front of her.  Then she looked at Cui Yu gesturing with her eyes for Cui Yu to support her up,

”Just lie still!”  Ying Xue Wen quickly waved his hand and prevented her from getting up.

”I wish to thank Young Master for saving my life.”  Hua Ming Zi said.

”It is fortunate that I was pa.s.sing by when the incident happened.  Later, it was Doctor Qu and the Divine Doctor who was coincidentally in the capital city who helped you.  Furthermore, it was my Elder Brother who was willing to take out all those pills and medicines to save you........”

Hua Ming Zi looked at the radiant expression on Ying Xue Wen's handsome face and just listened to him quietly.  Her eyelids slowly began to sag.........she seemed very tired.

”Dangjia, Doctor Qu is here.”  When Cui Yu saw the doctor, she immediately went up to him and helped him to carry his medical box.  Then on the table, she prepared a brush and ink with paper to make it convenient for the doctor to write out the prescription.

”If you still don't wake up, then I will have to smash my signboard*.”  Doctor Qu sat down at the edge of the couch and immediately lifted up the wrist of Hua Ming Zi.

(The word Signboard used here means his name or his reputation as a doctor.  Since Doctor Qu is an imperial doctor, he is based in the palace and therefore he should not have a clinic or a signboard.)

”Thank you, Doctor........”  She bowed her head towards the doctor.  She could feel Ying Xue Wen's burning gaze on her but she really did not have the energy to respond.  So, she closed her eyes and let the doctor take her pulse.

”After being so seriously injured, it is a blessing that you are still alive.  It is easy for flesh wounds to heal but once the internal organs and lungs stamina are injured, you need to rest at least another three to five months to recover.  Fortunately, you are now awake and you will be able to drink and eat to nourish your blood which in turn will speed up the recovery process. In addition, you have the Ying Medical Halls to support you which is like having the whole precious medicinal mountain placed in front of you.  So, it is best for you to just rest.”  Doctor Qu said and released her hand.

”Thank you, Doctor Qu......”  Hua Ming Zi opened her eyes and said in a gasping voice.  She only felt that her breath and lips all smelled of medicine.

”If you want to thank anyone, you should thank Ying Dangjia.  He was the one who used a lot of effort to dig me out of the palace.  Otherwise, how is it possible for me to stay outside the palace for such a long time?”  Doctor Qu smiled at her and regarded her as Ying Dangjia's beloved.

”I would like to ask Doctor........  When can I recover my health?  Will there be any after-effects?”  Hua Ming Zi asked.

Doctor Qu smiled and had a frown on his face but he did not reply.  This Hua Dangjia does not have long to live and Ying Dangjia had told him not to say anything.

Hua Ming Zi saw that Doctor Qu did not speak and her heart sank.  She threw a glance at Ying Xue Wen and saw the serious expression on his face.  She took a deep breath.

Anyway, she has nothing to lose, so why should she be afraid?

If there is still time for her to settle the matters regarding the Hua Ji Restaurants and the people of Hua Family, it will be good enough.  Although she had this thought, cold sweat still broke out at the back of her neck.

”Doctor, you can tell me the truth.”  Hua Ming Zi said to the doctor.

”Let me tell her.”  A voice floated in from the door.

Hua Ming Zi and everyone present looked towards the door and they saw Ying Yan Long, who was dressed in an ink blue long robe, with a solemn face, striding into the chamber towards them.

”Elder Brother, why are you here?  Are you not in a meeting with all the Shopkeepers?”  Ying Xue Wen gave his Elder Brother a strange look.

The monthly meeting between his Elder Brother and the Shopkeepers would always go on until the evening and no one was ever allowed to interrupt the meeting.

Once in the past, he had something to discuss with his Elder Brother and wanted to talk to him.  As a result, the moment he entered the room, his Elder Brother shot him a piercing look with his sharp eyes which scared him so much that he froze on the spot.

”It is not important.  There are only a few matters left that they can decide.”  Ying Yan Long stood beside the couch and looked at her pale face.

Even her pair of beautiful eyes had lost its brilliance.

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