Vol 9 Chapter 19 (1/2)

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 19: DON’T TELL ME THESE ARE THE CHANGES IN XIANGYANG (1)

Liu Qi POV

“Elder sister!” Just then, Liu Cong’s voice came from behind once more. Unlike before however, her voice was more steady and anxious. When I turned back, she continued, “The physician is out.”

When I heard these words, my heart began to race and my eyes bulged. But after a moment of shock, I returned my expression to what it was and said, “… Is that so?”

I then began to walk towards the room. I did not run because that would not make me seem very reliable and it is times like these that I need to be seen as reliable.

I also do not really want to know father’s condition. If his condition should worsen further, I do not know how I should face it. I have never even thought about how life without father would be like. And now, all I hope is that he will live on.

“I’ve inspected the Governor and his vitals seem alright. His physical condition is quite good and his const.i.tution is rather strong.” Someone from the room said just as I’d made my way to the steps.

I hurried up the steps and looked over and saw that there were several people involved in discussions. The one with the medicine satchel should be the physician. He was currently sitting at the main seat and speaking with Lady Cai and Cai Mao while Liu Cong sat some distance away.

“Ah…” Liu Cong nodded at me when she saw that I’d made my way over. Naturally, I’m unwilling to get along with her so I merely tilted my head and made a beeline for the physician.

“To put it simply, there isn’t too much of a problem and he just got over-agitated. I hear that he’s had some problems with his liver which may explain why he feels weak.”

Over-agitated… Huh…

As I listened from the side, I began to consider what he said. It does indeed make sense. Now that uncle has gone missing and is likely dead, father being over-agitated is believable.

“T-then,” Liu Cong spoke up first, “How do we treat him now?”

“Un, about that,” The physician said as he opened his satchel and took out a brush and some paper.

“Cong’er, take some ink.”

“Ah, it’s fine, it’s fine. I brought my own ink powder.” The physician said as he took it out and continued, “The Governor’s underlying problem is actually rather serious and I’m afraid it’s not curable. All we can do now is to help him recover from his current state naturally.”

“Naturally?” Lady Cai repeated as she nodded.

“Yes, naturally. I’ll give you a prescription. Take it for half a year and his body should recover well enough.” The physician said as he licked his brush, dipped it in ink and began writing, “Though the ingredients are all rather expensive, I’m sure a Governor’s household can afford it.”

That is true.

But after hearing all this, I can finally heave a sigh of relief. Seems like father is not too ill after all. Just knowing this is enough.

“*Ke*… *Ke* *Ke*…”

Father?!

Coughing sounds from inside the room drew all of our attention.

“Physician, can we please go in and speak with him?” I hurriedly turned and asked. Liu Cong too turned and looked at the physician.

The physician looked at us and nodded, “I suppose some conversation wouldn’t do any harm but do your best not to anger him– Why have you all moved off without even waiting for me to finish?”

The physician sounded displeased but my priority now is with father, I thought as I qui

ckened my pace and ran into the room where father was resting in.

“Father!”

I nearly yelled out but when I remembered that father should not be exposed to loud sounds at this time, I hurriedly suppressed my voice and made sure my footsteps were light as I called out softly, “Father?”

When I looked up, I saw that father was resting in the bed. He seemed to have heard of me or otherwise sensed my presence as he opened his eyes slowly and looked at me, “… Ah… It’s Qi’er huh?”

“Yes–” When I saw father awaken, my heart raced and I rushed to his side and held his hand, “Yes, it’s your daughter, me.”