zChapter 939 - Our Own People? (1/2)

The granny responsible for taking care of Concubine Liu entered the room and approached Feng Yu Heng, asking: “Inquiring with Princess, but will the medicine that Her Highness had previously been taking continue to be taken? That medicine had been prescribed by the imperial physicians. Now that Princess has taken over Her Highness’ treatment, will the medicine need to be changed?”

Feng Yu Heng heard this and nodded: “Naturally, it needs to be changed. There’s no need for you to worry. I will personally come and take care of the medicine that she must take. You just need to prepare some warm water.”

“Yes!” The older woman bowed and thought for a bit before adding: “This old servant will speak out of turn and ask, is just preparing warm water fine? Does it need to be taken to the kitchen to be decocted?”

“No need.” She said to the granny: “Her Highness should have heard that A-Heng never gives patients that sort of bitter medical soup to patients. Hundred Herb Hall has special medical pills for this sort of thing.”

Concubine Liu nodded and said: “We have heard of it, but we have never seen them before. Not to hide it from you, but those medical soups really are hard to stomach. For Imperial Daughter to be able to give medical pills to this One, it’s truly too good.”

When the granny heard this and did not ask anything further, bowing and retreating. Feng Yu Heng immediately pulled out a couple pills from the medicine kit that Wang Chuan was holding. They were all Western medicines that could help recover kidney function. At the same time, she brought out the equipment necessary to provide infusions. She told Concubine Liu: “Your Highness’ illness has gone on for too long. It’s impossible for it to be treated in just a few days. A-Heng will help ease your symptoms first to ensure that you will not need to endure such suffering.”

Concubine Liu fully trusted Feng Yu Heng. She would take any medicine that was given to her and would accept any injection. Who knew if it was a psychological effect or if the medicine really was effective, but Concubine Liu began to feel much better halfway through the infusion. She felt as though she had a bit of strength and no longer felt as weak as usual.

However, Feng Yu Heng very clearly knew that this was the effect of the medicine. All of the medicine that had been used was Western medicine, and it had a very powerful effect on the human body. It acted quickly and could work as a bridge. It could treat the symptoms but not the root problem. Even her saying that it could be treated was just to deal with Concubine Liu. In truth, Concubine Liu’s kidney failure had already reached its late stages. It was not that a kidney transplant could not extend her life and improve her quality of life, but who could guarantee that a suitable kidney could be found, nor could she guarantee that it would definitely succeed. Kidney transplants, even in the modern era, were extremely difficult operations. Before the operation, there would be numerous risk assessments. After the operation, there would also be a large number of medicines to help with the patient’s recovery and to increase the likelihood of the kidney being accepted. During this time, if there was the slightest mishap, it would result in the operation being a failure, and the patient would die.

She never believed that Concubine Liu would have time to wait for the risk assessments, nor did she believe that a suitable kidney could be found so easily; moreover, it was impossible for her to perform such a large operation on her own. It was certain that she would need Yao Xian’s assistance. She would be putting in so much effort, but it would be for someone from the eighth prince’s faction. What would she do it for?

Concubine Liu was very happy with her condition improving. Feng Yu Heng’s arrival had allowed her to see some hope of living. She even said to her personal palace maid: “Quickly go and send a report to the Liu manor. Tell them that this One is getting better, and it’s thanks to Imperial Daughter Ji An… Oh wait, it’s thanks to Princess Yu! When elder brother hears this, he will definitely be very happy. Have elder brother remember to send a gift to the Yu Palace later. Princess Yu has helped this One so much. The Liu family cannot sit by idly without expressing anything.”

The palace maid immediately acknowledged it and quickly left. Feng Yu Heng smiled and said: “Your Highness is too kind.” However, she did not refuse the gift.

Concubine Liu was very happy, as she only felt at ease with Feng Yu Heng accepting the gift. With her feeling better, she continued to chat with Feng Yu Heng for the duration of the infusion. It was nothing more than the boredom of life in the palace over the years and the loyalty of the Liu family. She thought quite a bit of her elder brother.

Feng Yu Heng, however, had a permanent sneer internally, elder brother, huh? No rush, she would quickly allow Concubine Liu find out about the true Liu family. She would let her see exactly how this elder brother treated this younger sister.

After the infusion was completed, Feng Yu Heng left Wang Chuan in An Ju Palace, ordering her to take care of Concubine Liu. The medicine needed to be taken one more time at night. In truth, it was to observe the servants of An Ju Palace. If anyone wanted to do anything to Concubine Liu, there needed to be someone there to deal with it.

With Concubine Liu expressing her extreme gratitude, Feng Yu Heng left the palace and returned home. Right before leaving, she promised to return the next day, and she would explain precisely how the treatment would go forward.

When Feng Yu Heng returned to the Yu Palace, Xuan Tian Ming had not yet returned. She knew that he and Xuan Tian Hua were currently working together punish those in court that were part of the eighth prince’s faction. It was certain that he would be a bit busy, and she would need to wait at home.

Wang Chuan had been left at Concubine Liu’s side, thus Huang Quan was the only one left to take care of her. Huang Quan could see that she was absent-minded and occasionally glancing in the direction of the winding hallway, thus she smiled and asked her: “Is Young Miss anxiously awaiting His Highness’ return? Looking at the time, this servant fears that it won’t be until dinner time.”

Feng Yu Heng shook her head: “I’m not waiting for him. He will be back sooner or later. I’m not worried. I am waiting for someone else.”